This month, we invite you to enter the imagination of Jim Henson, creator of the beloved Muppet characters, at an exhibition of his work at the Ripley Center International Gallery.  If you can't come in person, visit us online. Become a virtual curator on our new Flickr page or discover the world of throat-singing through videos from Smithsonian Global Sound. 

Highlights in this Issue:

** What is Throat Singing?
** Muppets, Journey to Space, Remix Native Artists
** You Be the Curator
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Explore Online

Throat-Singing Practiced around the world, particularly in Central Asia, throat-singers produce unique harmonies without instruments. A singer can produce two or more notes simultaneously through a specialized vocalization technique.

See You There

Jim Henson's Fantastic World The muppets are coming to the Smithsonian! Don't miss this chance to enter Jim Henson's imagination and get to know some of his many characters. Featuring photographs, video, and puppets of course. Ripley Center International Gallery.

Fun Stuff

Smithsonian on Flickr Just last month, the Smithsonian made its debut on Flickr – the free photo sharing website. Hundreds of images from our collections have been uploaded and now it's your turn to be a virtual curator! Tell us your thoughts about the photographs and your comments will enrich the collection.