National Museum of Women in the Arts
Magnetic Fields: Expanding American Abstraction, the 1960s to Today
October 13 to January 21, 2018
The museum’s 30th-anniversary celebration includes this first-of-its-kind exhibit, exploring abstract works in a range of media by more than 20 African American women artists, focusing on how abstraction can convey personal iconography and universal themes. Works by Mavis Pusey, Alma Woodsey, and Shinique Smith, among others, will be showcased. nmwa.org
National Museum of the American Indian Americans
October 26 to Fall 2027
Featuring nearly 350 objects and images, from a Tomahawk missile to a can of baking powder, this exhibit demonstrates the ways in which Indian words and images have become ingrained in American culture. It also examines how four Indian narratives—Pocahontas, Thanksgiving, the Trail of Tears and the Battle of Little Bighorn—have engendered enduring fascination and conflict. nmai.si.edu
Textile Museum at George Washington University
The Box Project: Uncommon Threads
September 30 to January 29, 2018
Former Textile Museum trustee and collector Lloyd Cotsen challenged 36 leading fiber artists from around the world to push the boundaries of classic fiber art. Tasked with creating three-dimensional works sized to fit within a 14-by-23-inch box, the artists produced the innovative, dynamic pieces that will be on display. museum.gwu.edu
Hirshhorn Museum
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Utopian Projects
September 7 to March 4, 2018
Married, Russian-born American artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov create installations inspired by hardships they endured while living in the Soviet Union. Spanning 1985 to the present, maquettes and whimsical models create mini-environments with the help of lights, motors, text, and music. Monuments, allegorical narratives, architectural structures and commissioned outdoor works are part of the exhibit. hirshhorn.si.edu
Potomac, Maryland
2017 DC Design House
September 30 to October 29
Area designers will transform 23 spaces in a sprawling Potomac home, currently on the market for $10.48 million. A preview gala in the ballroom will kick off the event, now in its 10th year. Proceeds benefit Children’s National Health System. 9004 Congressional Court; dcdesignhouse.com
National Gallery of Art
Edvard Munch: Color in Context
September 3 to January 28, 2018
During the latter half of the 19th century, advances in physics and the optical sciences inspired fresh ideas about the physical and spiritual worlds. Aspects of these are revealed in 21 graphic prints by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch that consider the meaning of color in light of spiritualist principles. nga.gov
Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls 2017 Studio Tour
October 20 to 22
Fifty members of Great Falls Studios—an artists’ collective—will open their studios for self-guided tours. Artists include painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers, fiber artists, wood-carvers, sculptors and more; the event is sponsored by the local design/build firm Sun Design, which will hold an open house to showcase a recent kitchen renovation. greatfallsstudios.com
Freer | Sackler
Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia
October 14 to October 2020
Fresh from a major renovation of its interiors, the Freer|Sackler reopens on October 14 with a weekend celebration of Asian art, food, and culture. Four special exhibitions also kick off—including one that examines Buddhism in Asian art through objects and immersive spaces. asia.si.edu
Timonium Fairgrounds
Maryland Home & Garden Show
October 20 to 22
The Fall 2017 event will present more than 300 home-improvement and outdoor-living exhibits by professional landscapers and contractors, as well as a juried crafts show displaying the work of more than 100 artisans. This year, landscapers will draw inspiration from international trends for their garden displays. mdhomeandgarden.com
The Phillips Collection
Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party
October 7 to January 7, 2018
French Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s iconic painting (c.1880) is the focus of this exhibit, which explores the process by which he created the masterpiece and examines the diverse circle of friends and patrons who inspired his efforts. More than 40 paintings, drawings, pastels, watercolors and photographs from collections worldwide will be on view.
phillipscollection.org
Academy Art Museum
Academy Craft Show
October 21 & 22
More than 70 artisans will display crafts ranging from basketry, fiber, glass, and jewelry to metal, sculpture, and wood at the Academy Art Museum’s 20th annual craft show in Easton, Maryland. This year’s theme, “Fired Up,” celebrates the art of ceramics with a weekend-long Raku demonstration and an exhibit of works by well-known ceramicist Bennett Bean. academyartmuseum.org
Ellicott City, Maryland
31st Annual Decorator Show House
September 24 to October 22
Local interior designers will transform 26 rooms in White Hall, an early-19th-century, a Federal-style mansion in Ellicott City, for this year’s show house. The home, at 4130 Chatham Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Proceeds from the event will fund area restoration and revitalization efforts. historicec.com
SPORTY RIDE Jaguar’s 2018 F-TYPE offers an array of new options, ranging from the model’s first-ever four-cylinder engine to an all-wheel-drive 575 HP V8. The sleek two-seater features a selection of trim packages, a touch-screen infotainment system and ergonomic, lightweight seats. A GoPro app integrates trip videos with
performance data. From $59,000; jaguarusa.com
GO WITH THE MOW The RX12, Robomow’s latest and most compact robotic lawn mower, can cover up to 2,000 square feet and stays charged for 16 to 20 hours. Its stainless-steel blades neatly cut grass to heights ranging from one-half to 1.7 inches. $699; usa.robomow.com
VIDEO STREAM Brinno’s TLC200 Pro lets amateurs and experts alike record events in the time-lapse format with the push of a button. The HDR video camera captures detailed, panoramic images with its 112-degree field of view; settings can be easily adjusted for time of day and light conditions. $220; brinno.com
FLOWER POWER With its floral pattern and pleated hem, CH Carolina Herrera’s Ruffled Devoré Dress marries poise and playfulness. Made from silk and cotton, it’s perfect for a hot summer day. Available in the shop’s CityCenterDC location. $570;
BEJEWELED The Siviglia Sapphire Chandelier Earrings by Marco Bicego, featuring colored sapphires embedded in an 18-karat yellow-gold setting, lend a dose of glam to any outfit. $4,130; bloomingdales.com
BAG IT Georgetown-based SCOUT creates durable totes, coolers and weekend bags that easily transition from beach to barbecue. The 2017 collection sports coastal-inspired patterns such as Mumbai Mango, shown on the Daytripper tote. $39; scoutbags.com