Despite the record temperature that topped 100 degrees, Day 3 of the Folklife Festival continued with more great performances

Since 1971, The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) has been a leader in providing resources on food and human nutrition

Our first installment of the 2012 Festival Audio series features a musical tribute to D.C.

Citified: Arts and Creativity East of the Anacostia River explores creativity, identity, and community in Far Southeast Washington, D.C.,

Each year, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival presents a special evening concert to honor both its co-founder Ralph Rinzler (1934-1994) and a key person with whom he collaborated.

Here are a few of the awesome photos taken by visitors to the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Take a look!

Based in Washington, D.C., In Process… is an a cappella ensemble of four women, each of whom brings her own voice, style, and experience

The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened with poignant words and diverse musical performances. Watch how the three Festival programs were introduced by Kathleen A. Merrigan, deputy secretary of the U.S.

Our Festival Flickr Galleries are back! Here is a wonderful selection of images posted on Flickr of the opening day of the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

We are cheating a bit today--adding in a couple of late-arriving photos from last night's concerts.