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 "A Summer of Change: Civil Rights at Glen Echo Park"
June 12 to July 31
Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Presenter: The National Park Service Location: Partnership Office Gallery Admission: Free
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2222
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The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, presents an exhibition titled, "A Summer of Change: Civil Rights at Glen Echo Park." Public protests at Glen Echo Amusement Park in the summer of 1960 caused the private park's policy of segregation to come to an end. This exhibition of photographs and objects will make the events of that summer come to life.
In the Partnership Office Gallery, 2nd Floor, Arcade Building. |
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 Summer Concert Series
June 24, July 15, and August 26
Thurs, 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: FREE
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2222
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Join us for free music in the Park during our new Summer Concert Series. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, the Summer Concert Series features three nights of live music in the Bumper Car Pavilion.
June 24: The Navy Commodores
July 15: Feel So Good Band, A Fundraiser for Haiti Relief
August 26: The U.S. Army Blues
Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Rain or shine.
*The Carousel will be open from 7 - 9 p.m. |
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 Upcoming...Registration for Fall/Winter 2010-2011
Registration opens to walk-ins: August 7th
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Location: North Arcade, 2nd Floor Admission: Tuition varies
Contact Name: Registrar - Ruth Rabner Contact Email: registrar@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301.233.2836 for more information on Registration Day
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Registration for Fall/Winter 2010-2011 is fast approaching.
We have a terrific line-up of classes, camps and programs for all ages, so check out the catalog now!
Click here to browse for upcoming Fall/Winter classes.
Walk-in Registration Day is on Saturday, August 7th
Online Registration begins August 9th
Printed catalogs are available at the Park, your local library and art stores.
We look forward to seeing you in a class this Fall!
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 Contra Dance
Friday, August 27, 7:30 - 11:30 pm
Presenter: Friday Night Dancers Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Spanish Ballroom Admission: $10
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. The lesson is included in the price of admission.
This week Greg Frock calls to the Avant Gardeners with Laura Light on fiddle; George Paul on piano and accordion; and Jubal Creech on percussion.
This dance will be a fund raiser for Laurie Gilkenson. Laurie is a GEPPAC hall manager who recently underwent successful brain surgery but has found the bills overwhelming, so we all are helping her out.
All FND proceeds and the extra money collected will be donated to her medical expense fund. |
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 40th Annual Labor Day Art Show
September 4 - 6, 2010
Saturday - Monday, 12 - 6 pm
Opening Reception - Friday, 7 - 9 pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Location: Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park Admission: Admission is free
Contact Phone: (301)634-2222 http://www.glenechopark.org
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Our 40th annual Labor Day Art Show will feature the work of more than 100 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. Most artists have a connection to Glen Echo Park either as instructors, students or resident artists. Works will include photography, painting, ceramics, jewelry, art glass, textiles and more.
An Opening Reception on Friday, September 3, from 7 - 9 pm (tentative), is open to the public and provides an opportunity for you to meet some of the artists, view the show, and purchase artwork.
Irish Music & Dance Festivities will also be featured all weekend long throughout the Park.
Don't miss the Park's Open House for Classes on Saturday, September 4. This will be a great opportunity to check out all the Park has to offer!
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 Preschool Fair at Glen Echo Park
Saturday, September 25, 10am to 12:30pm
Presenter: Play Group in the Park and Brit-Am Soccer Academy Location: Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: Free
www.playgroupinthepark.com
Learn about all Bethesda area preschools in one place! Gather information, meet school representatives and learn more about Park programs too. For more information and a list of participating schools, click here. |
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 Then and Wow!
September 26
Sun, 11 am - 5 pm
Presenter: The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Location: Throughout the Park Admission: Admission is Free
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2222
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Celebrate the Park's past at this annual festival! Share your Glen Echo Park stories, see the historic trolley car, and learn about the park through exhibits and programs. Come take a ride on the Dentzel Carousel – this will be the last day of its 90th season before closing for fall and winter – and enjoy other amusement rides for kids. Play games popular in years past and take dance lessons in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom. Learn about the Park's current programs and be entertained with dance demonstrations, music and roving performers. |
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 Fall Dance Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: various prices
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents the first day of their Fall Dance Festival featuring a variety of bands and plenty of dancing. The weekends performers include Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Espirit Cerole. |
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 Fall Dance Festival
Sunday, October 17, 10 am - Midnight
Presenter: Dancing by the Bayou Recommended Ages: All ages welcome Location: Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion Admission: various prices
Contact Name: Michael and Sharon Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net Dancing by the Bayou
Dancing by the Bayou presents the second day of their Fall Dance Festival featuring a variety of bands and plenty of dancing. The weekends performers include Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Espirit Cerole. |
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 Fall Frolic
October 30, 2010
Sat, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Presenter: the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Location: Throughout the Park Admission: Admission is Free
Contact Phone: (301)634-2222
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Join us for a day of Fall fun! Pumpkin painting, decorating trick-or-treat bags, a costume parade through the Park, and trick-or-treating at the Park's galleries and theaters. Bring the whole family--and don't forget to wear your costume!
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 Winter's Eve
December 11
Sat, 6 - 9 p.m.
Presenter: the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Location: Throughout the park Admission: Admission is free
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2222 http://www.glenechopark.org
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Start the Holiday Season at Glen Echo Park’s "Winter’s Eve." Enjoy performances, holiday crafts for kids, a hot chocolate bar and popcorn! Browse and buy fine artworks at the Holiday Art Show in the Popcorn Gallery. Many of our resident artists' studios will also have works for sale, including the Art Glass Center, Glassworks, Glen Echo Pottery, and more. From 6 to 9 p.m. |
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