Brain Food
1. “Reading the Christmas Story in Art”: A 50-minute long gallery talk by J. Russell Sale on the paintings in the permanent collection that tell the story of the birth of Jesus.
Where: National Gallery of Art, 600 Constitution Ave. NW; West Building Rotunda
When: 11 a.m. Dec. 23
Info: Free; 202-737-4215; www.nga.gov
2. Colonial Handbell Ringers: Hear a wide variety of musical styles and your favorite holiday songs. Ten ringers play a five-octave set of 80 handbells from the famous White Chapel Foundry in England. Audience sing-along and unique visual experiences with two original works.
Where: The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria
When: 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday
Info: Free; 703-838-4994; www.alexandriahistory.org
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