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Across the country on April 8–14, several AIA chapters and national parks will host programs that will engage their communities and highlight the many ways design connects us all. Find an event near you.

NORTHEAST

AIA New York

• Change: Architecture and Engineering in the Middle East, 2000–Present, an exhibit running through June 23

SOUTHEAST

AIA Charlotte

• April 12—Contemporary Design and Architecture Lecture Series, featuring Irma Boom

• April 15-21—Canstruction, show off your design skills and do good for the community

AIA Greenville

• April 1-30—Architecture Month

AIA Northern Virginia

• Various activities throughout the week

AIA Richmond

• April 9—An Evening with Jorge Silvetti (lecture). Call (804) 358-4901 for more information and to RSVP.

AIA Virginia

• April 12—Someday in the Park with George Opening Reception, explore 24 brand-new ideas for the grounds of the Washington Monument

• April 14—Is Architecture School Right for You? Call 804-644-3041 to RSVP and for more information

National Park Service, DC

• April 8—Pennsylvania Avenue: What Is, Was, and May Have Been. Walk down Pennsylvania Avenue from Freedom Plaza toward the U.S. Capitol. Learn about its current, original, and would-be structures. Tour starts at 10 a.m. at the Freedom Plaza fountain. Tour starts at 10 a.m. Call Jason Barna, 202-606-8691, for more information.

• April 8—Old Post Office: Architecture, Styles, and Change. Discover the architectural style of the Old Post Office and explore how changing times (almost) affected the building. Tour starts at 3 pm. in the Old Post Office Tower lobby. Call Julia Clebsch, 202-606-8691, for more information.

• April 8—Meridian Hill Park in Spring. Discover the story of this man-made oasis while strolling scenic walkways flanked by statues and fountain works.  Meet at the Joan of Arc statue above the cascading waterfall. Ages 8 and older. Tour starts at 10 a.m.

• April 13—Building of the White House, an interpretive talk on the original design competition and construction process of the White House. Visit www.nps.gov/whho for more information. Talks begin at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the White House Visitor Center, 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

MIDWEST

AIA Austin

• April 13—Design Awards Celebration

AIA Colorado

• April 1–30—Delicious Designs, celebrate architecture through desserts

• April 14—Denver Box City, an educational activity for children

• April 14–15—Doors Open Denver, self-guided tours throughout the city

AIA Dallas

• April 5–15—Retrospect Exhibition; call 214-880-1506 for more information

AIA Kansas City

• April 11—Historic Trolley Tour, experience the legacy of architectural works completed by women in the first half of the 20th century in Kansas City

WEST

AIA Honolulu

• April 12—Hawaii Public Radio Pledge Drive, support quality programming and the arts in Hawaii

• April 14—Architectural Walking Tour, explore historic buildings in Downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown

• View additional events throughout the month

AIA San Francisco

• April 12—The America's Cup in San Francisco

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