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 Adventure Theatre Book Club: Read the Book, See the Play
Ongoing
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Recommended Ages: Ages 4 and up Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: $10 registration fee per family
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2270 http://www.adventuretheatre.org
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Adventure Theatre continues its literary series for the 2009-10 season with seven popular children’s book adaptations. Experience the journey from reading the books at home to seeing the plays unfold before your eyes on the newly renovated, high tech stage at Adventure Theatre. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter. (Books are available at Little Falls Library.) Members receive: * A Book Club Passbook. Get it stamped at the theatre so you can keep track of your reading travels! * A Membership Sticker. You will receive a sticker at each book club performance you attend. * A Membership Card. Present it at Politics & Prose bookstore for a 20% discount on selected Book Club titles. * Two discount tickets for each Book Club performance. After the performance, have your program signed by the actors then stay for a discussion and/or related activity. (Note that there is only one designated Book Club performance for each play; designated Book Club performances are always on Sundays at 1:30.) * Name displayed in the lobby. Your name will be written on our “members only” book club scroll. * A Certificate of Participation. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. $10 registration fee per family. Call (301) 634-2270 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org. |
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 Registration for Spring/Summer Classes and Camps is Now Open
Registration is now open and ongoing
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: North Arcade, 2nd Floor
Contact Name: Registrar Contact Email: registrar@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301.634.2226 Online catalog of classes
With hundreds of classes to choose from, there is something for everyone at Glen Echo Park!
We have a terrific line-up of classes, camps and programs for all ages, so check out the catalog now!
Click here to browse and register for upcoming Spring/Summer classes.
Printed catalogs are available at the Park, at your local library and art stores.
We look forward to seeing you in a class this spring! |
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 Art Glass Center at Glen Echo
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - Ongoing
Presenter: The Art Glass Center Location: Art Glass Center Admission: Free
Contact Email: BBVischi@comcast.net
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The Art Glass Center gallery's ongoing exhibitions feature the work of resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Bev and Zayde Sleph, and Bobbi Vischi. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, and jewelry are also for sale. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Contact Bobbi Vischi at BBVischi@comcast.net. |
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 Glen Echo Pottery Exhibitions
Saturday and Sunday - Ongoing
Presenter: Glen Echo Pottery Location: Glen Echo Pottery Admission: Free
Contact Phone: (301) 229-5585 http://www.glenechopottery.com
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Glen Echo Pottery presents ongoing exhibitions in the Glen Echo Pottery gallery. These feature a special selection of work by resident artists, instructors, and students. Open every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Call (301) 229-5585 or visit www.glenechopottery.com. |
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 National Park Service Programs
Saturdays & Sundays - Ongoing
Presenter: National Park Service Admission: Free
Contact Phone: 301-320-1400 http://www.nps.gov/glec
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Films: A 60-minute documentary film highlighting the Park’s 115-year history from a National Chautauqua Assembly to a premiere amusement park to a vibrant arts and humanities center. Shown at 4 p.m.
Tours: Carousel tours start at 10:30 a.m. (May-Sep) or noon (Oct-Apr) and give visitors a closer look at the beautiful 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Hear about the civil rights protests and the inspiring story of how the town rallied together to save the carousel.
Park tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors on a walking tour of the Park to learn about its fascinating history and the current programs in visual and performing arts, as well as environmental education for children.
Admission is free for films and tours. Tours begin and films are shown at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours are also offered by appointment at (301) 320-1400. For further information, visit www.nps.gov/glec. |
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 Weekend Nature Programs
Saturdays & Sundays - Ongoing
Presenter: Discovery Creek Children's Museum Location: Old stables building, near the Park entrance Admission: Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers
Contact Phone: 202-488-0627 http://www.discoverycreek.org
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Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition! Spend quality time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, such as encountering live animals, playing in an oversized sandpit, taking an interpretive hike, creating crafts, and more! In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Teachers, bring your class in from Tuesday through Friday. Call (202) 488-0627 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org. |
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 Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery
Every Saturday and Sunday
Presenter: Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Admission: Free
Contact Phone: 301-371-5593 http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com
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The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery presents free exhibitions of emerging artists' work. Each weekend features the work of a different artist. Most artwork is also for sale. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
Visit the Yellow Barn website for the latest newsletter. |
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 Glen Echo Glassworks - Glassblowing Studio
Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Glassworks
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2280 http://www.innervisionglassworks.com
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Glassworks is the DC area's first glass school. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students. Open every Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Call (301) 634-2280 or visit www.innervisionglassworks.com. |
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 “Circus”
June 5 – August 2
Presenter: the Puppet Co. Location: the Puppet Co. Admission: Tickets, $10; group rates available.
Contact Phone: (301) 634-5380 http://www.thepuppetco.org
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It's Amazing! It's Stupendous! It's Really Old! For almost 45 years members of "Circus!" have been entertaining families. Whoosey the Clown is celebrating his 50th birthday! Most of the cast members were created by Len and Pat Piper in Hawaii, and brought out of retirement by the Puppet Co. to delight anew! In grand circus tradition, the "Grandest Show on Strings" features a panoply of pandemaniacal clowns, death-defying acrobats, and an amazing menagerie of fauna from the farthest reaches of the globe. Performed by Christopher and MayField Piper, many of the acts were built more than 40 years ago by Christopher’s parents for "Len Piper’s International Marionette Circus." Performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. American Sign Language Interpretation, June 28. Tickets, $10; group rates available. Call (301) 634-5380 or visit www.thepuppetco.org. |
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 "GlasScene"
June 6 to July 5, Sat & Sun, noon to 6pm
Presenter: Art Glass Center at Glen Echo Location: Popcorn Gallery
Contact Phone: 301-634-2273
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Resident and studio artists from the Art Glass Center at Glen Echo display their latest works focusing on glass and other media. The Popcorn Gallery is open Saturdays & Sundays, noon to 6pm. The exhibition runs from June 6 to July 5. An Opening Reception will be held Saturday June 6, 4 to 6pm. |
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 “Wide Asleep – Half Awake”
June 13 to July 19
Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays & Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Presenter: Photoworks Location: Photoworks Gallery Admission: Free
Contact Phone: 301-634-2222 http://www.glenechophotoworks.org
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Photoworks at Glen Echo Park presents an exhibition of photographs by Michael Borek, an award-winning local photographer. Opening reception on Saturday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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 “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
June 26 - Aug 8, 2009
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: Tickets $12, children 12 and under; $15, adults.
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2270 http://www.adventuretheatre.org
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Enjoy an average day in the life of the roundheaded kid, a day filled with wild optimism and utter despair, a little baseball and a touch of romance, and shared with friends by the name of Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally and Schroeder. Based on the comic strip by Charles Schulz. Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Directed by Michael Baron. Performances on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (Note: There is only one performance on Saturday, August 8, at 4pm.) Weekday Field Trip Performances (call to see if there is additional space for individual tickets): June 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3 at 10:30am. Special Thursday & Friday Evening Performances: June 26, July 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, and August 6-7 at 7pm. Book Club Performance: Saturday, July 11, at 1:30 pm. ASL Interpreted Performance: Saturday, August 8, at 4:30 pm. Tickets $12, children 12 and under; $15, adults. Call (301) 634-2270 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org. |
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Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association Exhibit
July 3 – 5
Presenter: The Yellow Barn Studio Location: The Yellow Barn Gallery Admission: Free
Contact Phone: (301) 371-5593 http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com
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The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by sixteen local artists and members of the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association. Collectively, their accomplishments range from high-level academic degrees to local and national awards of excellence. The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association provides a forum for members to collaborate on activities that expand on their individual artistic backgrounds by providing educational programs, promotional opportunities, and outreach to local audiences and the broader artistic community.
In the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 to 5 p.m. Call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com. You can download the Press Release for more information. |
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 Contra Dance
Friday, July 3, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com Friday Night Dancers
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome.
This week Tom Hinds calls to House Red with Owen Morrison on guitar, Jonathan Theilen on fiddle, and Shawn Brenneman on piano. |
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 Super Fiesta Latina Party
July 3, 2009, 8:15 - Midnight
Presenter: Forever Dancing Location: Ballroom Annex Admission: $15
Contact Name: Jennifer Bonini Contact Email: Jennifer@ForeverDancing.com Forever Dancing
Forever Dancing presents "Super Fiesta Latina" Party on selected Friday evenings at Glen Echo Park's Ballroom Annex. This new hall features a brand new cushioned dance floor and plenty of room - a perfect atmosphere for this Latin party!
The dance is hosted by Fabio and Jennifer Bonini and promises to be a lot of fun!!! Come in and check out this new floor!
The evening will include a lesson from 8:15 - 9:00 PM for Salsa beginners and up.
The lesson is followed by dancing from 9:00 PM - Midnight with teacher and DJ Fabio Bonini playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more! The $15 admission includes the lesson, dancing and complimentary drinks and sweets. |
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