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politics15 days ago•2 min saved

Trump’s Great American State Fair lands on the National Mall: a spectacle of whimsy and politics

A 16‑day Great American State Fair on Washington, DC’s National Mall blends patriotic whimsy with noticeable Trump flavor, featuring a 110‑foot Ferris wheel, a replica Triumphal Arch, and state booths—from Massachusetts maple syrup to Illinois sports-history displays and Arizona cactus pens—alongside a Trump painter and a Trump poster in the Agriculture booth, illustrating a venue that is part festive showcase and part political theater.

via The Boston Globe|

#dc #exhibits #great-american-state-fair

politics5 months ago•26 min saved

Smithsonian submits exhibit records to White House amid funding pressure

The Smithsonian sent requested documentation, including labels and placards from its museums, to the Trump administration after the White House threatened to withhold funding pending more information on exhibits and operations, per an internal email from Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III obtained by The Washington Post.

via The Washington Post|

#exhibits #funding #lonnie-g-bunch-iii

science-fiction8 months ago•2 min saved

Avoid Entering Abandoned Buildings

The article describes Utheri Archaeological Park on the moon, where visitors are advised to stay out of abandoned buildings. The site features exhibits on the moon's extinction event, including remains of a virus, abandoned vehicles, and space exploration artifacts, with interactive and outdoor displays, and offers aerial tours. Visitors are warned to only explore designated structures and ignore bloodstains as part of recent history.

via Nature|

#abandoned-buildings #archaeological-park #exhibits

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Controversy Over Smithsonian Exhibits and Trump's Influence

The Trump administration criticized Smithsonian museum exhibits related to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, accusing them of promoting 'woke' ideology and attempting to reshape history, as part of a broader effort to remove what they deem 'improper ideology' from public institutions.

via Axios|

#culture-war #exhibits #politics

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Criticizes Smithsonian's Focus and Interpretations of History

The White House released a list criticizing Smithsonian Museum exhibits and programming, claiming they contain divisive or ideologically driven content, as part of an effort to overhaul the institution and promote what it considers unifying and accurate narratives.

via The New York Times|

#cultural-review #exhibits #objectionable-material

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Criticizes Smithsonian's Focus and Historical Narrative

The article criticizes recent Smithsonian Museum exhibits for promoting progressive and controversial themes, including racial identity, LGBTQ+ issues, and anti-American narratives, suggesting they reflect a biased and politicized agenda. It highlights specific exhibits and statements that portray American history and culture through a progressive lens, sparking debate over the museum's direction and inclusivity.

via The White House (.gov)|

#controversy #culture #exhibits

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Criticizes Smithsonian for 'Woke' Focus on Slavery

President Trump announced he has instructed his lawyers to review Smithsonian museums for 'woke' content, criticizing their exhibits as divisive and ideologically driven, amid ongoing White House efforts to scrutinize and potentially alter museum narratives. The Smithsonian, an independent entity largely funded by the federal government, remains under review as Trump seeks to remove what he perceives as 'woke' influence from American cultural institutions.

via Axios|

#exhibits #investigation #politics

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Smithsonian to Restore Trump Impeachment Exhibits in Coming Weeks

The Smithsonian will restore references to Donald Trump's two impeachments in its exhibits within the next few weeks after removing them temporarily, denying any political pressure, and emphasizing that the removal was due to exhibit standards and presentation issues.

via The Guardian|

#exhibits #history-whitewashing #politics

events2 years ago•2 min saved

"Roaring Fun: Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Experience Comes to Town"

Sioux Falls offers a variety of activities for Sunday, including a dinosaur exhibit, pancake breakfast, theater performances, indoor skating, swimming, skiing, museum exhibits, and a photography exhibit. Additionally, movie showings and new releases are available, along with a charity event at a local casino.

via KELOLAND.com|

#activities #entertainment #events