ARTS HAPPENINGS IN SILVER SPRING/TAKOMA PARK
& METRO DC AREA THIS WEEK & BEYOND
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Friday, June 12, 7:30pm (doors open 7:00pm)
SOULFUL DIVAS: SHIRLETA SETTLES & LAURA BARON
Second Fridays Coffeehouse Series
Carroll Café @ Seekers Church
276 Carroll St
NW
Washington, DC 20012
Shirleta Settles is a highly
charismatic performer and one of the premier vocalists in the Washington area.
She regularly packs Blue Mondays at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Shirleta is a vocal powerhouse and at home singing in numerous genres-R
& B, jazz, blues, pop and gospel. Joining Shirleta will be Skip
Fennel on piano and one of the area's most respected bassists, Wes
"Sugar" Biles.
Laura Baron is known for her passionate
delivery, her beautifully crafted songs, and her expressive, sultry jazz and
blues vocals. She fills a venue with the emotion of her lyrics and the
beauty of her voice. Laura is the recipient of three 2014 Wammie
Awards: Contemporary Folk Vocalist and Recording & Song of the
Year. Dave Ylvisaker will join Laura on piano, and Pat
Quinn will be on bass.
TICKETS: $16 online/$20 at the door
Reservations are highly recommended, as many
shows sell out.
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Saturday, June 13, 9:00am-1:00pm
FRESHFARM MARKET
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St & Georgia
Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 13, 10:00am-4:00pm
FENTON STREET MARKET
Corner of Fenton & Ellsworth
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20
SILVER SPRING BLUES FESTIVAL
Silver Spring Town Center Plaza
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Drive
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Saturday, June 13, 6:00-8:00pm
BLUES WEEK KICK-OFF
El Golfo
Silver Spring, MD
featuring Ida Campbell & George
"Jackie" Lee
Gather friends, families, neighbors and
colleagues for a very special night at El Golfo, where you can enjoy a
delicious array of Mexican cuisine special lties while savoring live
blues music in a festive yet intimate setting!
FREE & EVERYONE WELCOME: Please let us know
you plan to join us with a short email RSVP to lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com / 240.595.8818.
A % of food and drink sales will benefit Silver
Spring Town Center Inc., as well as our Blues Festival!
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Saturday, June 13
JOE UEHLEIN, BARRY WARSAW, JOHN PENOVICH
Zed's Cafe
8225 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Great food, desserts, coffee, tea, smoothies, and
great tunes!
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Sunday, June 14, 11:00am to 6:00pm
20th ANNUAL TAKOMA PARK JAZZFEST: “The Best of
the Fests!”
Downtown Takoma Park, MD
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Sunday, June 14, 2:00pm
AKHMEDOVA BALLET: SPRING FESTIVAL OF BALLET
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
Silver Spring, MD
Act 1: Don Quixote (excerpts)
Act 2: Masterpieces of the classical ballet
repertoire, as well as contemporary and character dances. Performed by the
Professional Training Program students of ABA.
Choreography: J. Akkmedova
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Sunday, June 14, 4:00-9:00pm
BLUES BBQ AT SLIGO CAFÉ
Mike Westcott Band featuring Tommy Lepson
Sligo Café
923 Sligo Ave
Silver Spring, MD
Part of the Silver Spring Blues Festival. Along
with some rockin' blues, enjoy tasty BBQ brisket, ribs and chicken along
with comfort food sides, an array of beverages and other libations all
afternoon into the evening. Check out Sligo Cafe's full menu at sligocafe.com
Proceeds benefit SSTCi and the Silver Spring
Blues Festival.
www.SilverSpringTownCenter.com
http://silverspringbluesfest.yolasite.com/ COMPLETE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
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Monday, June 15, 7:00pm
ACOUSTIC BLUES WOMEN – SILVER SPRING BLUES
FESTIVAL EVENT
Veterans Plaza / Silver Spring Town Center
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
(free parking at 801 Ellsworth Drive, across the
street from the Plaza)
FREE and welcoming all ages.
For complete Silver Spring Blues Festival
schedule visit:
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Tuesday, June 16, 7:00-9:00pm
SNAKEHEAD RUN -- Part of Blues Week on the Plaza
Silver Spring Town Center – Twilight Tuesdays
Series
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Acoustic blues, string and jug band music from
the 20's and 30's up to modern day with some originals thrown in.
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Dr.
For complete Silver Spring Blues Festival
schedule visit:
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Wednesday, June 17, 7:00-9:00pm
COOKIN’ WITH GAS with special guests ZACK and
NNAMDI
Part of Blues Week on the Plaza
Silver Spring Town Center – Wednesday Night STARZ
Series
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Dr.
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Wednesday, June 17, 7:30pm
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S
McGinty’s
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
Air conditioned pub with good food, good drink,
and good music.
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Thursday, June 18, 8:00pm
ELEANOR ELLIS AND JAY SUMMEROUR – SILVER SPRING
BLUES FESTIVAL EVENT
McGinty’s Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
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Friday, June 19, 7:00pm
THE RED CASTLE BLUES BAND AND CONJURE WOMAN
Silver Spring Blues Festival – FREE and open to
the public
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
FREE parking at 801 Ellsworth Drive, across the
street from the Plaza
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Friday, June 19, 7:30pm
UNMASKING OKOKON UDO
Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
10309 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
This powerful show mirrors the story of
everyone who has ever lived behind masks, lost their voice, been spoken for, or
been marginalized by another person or group. A post-performance dialogue
provides an opportunity to share reactions and deepen the learning about
UnMasking.
The show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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Saturday, June 20, 9:00am-1:00pm
FRESHFARM MARKET
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St & Georgia
Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 20 10:00am-4:00pm
FENTON STREET MARKET
Corner of Fenton & Ellsworth
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21, 9
am – 5 pm each day
UNMASKING DISCOVERY: OKOKON UDO – A TWO-DAY
WORKSHOP
A Journey of Identity, Voice and Impact
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring MD
The UnMasking Experience is a social action and
personal development process that is about making life simpler, richer,
and lighter and enhancing leadership impact in the world. It touches on
authentic leadership, marginalization and internalized oppression, anger
management, process work, deep democracy, identity clarification, and finding
one's voice.
This two-day, skill-building workshop offers a
supportive and safe space for exploration and discovery, introduces key
concepts and a framework to understand current life reality, and builds
momentum for moving forward. Mask making and a personal unmasking experience
are featured elements. The workshop is relevant for anyone who wants more out
of life, anyone who works with people who have lost their voices, or anyone who
wants to help heal the planet. Registration is $449 ($399 Senior/Student).
For information and registration, contact unmasking@uucss.org.
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Saturday, June 20, 10:00am to 9:00pm
SILVER SPRING BLUES FESTIVAL
Silver Spring Town Center Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Drive
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Sunday, June 21, 6:30-8:15pm
REVELS-CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY SING
June theme: Summer Solstice
Revels Studio Space
531 Dale Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
6:30-7:45pm -- Singing
7:45pm -- Celebration of June birthdays with
fresh new songs, fresh fruit, birthday cake & candles, followed by social
time.
Featuring numerous special guest song leaders.
All ages welcome. No prior experience
necessary.
Bring refreshments and songs to share if you
wish.
Free admission. Donations appreciated!
Mark your calendars for the 21st of each month
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Tuesday, June 23, 7:00-9:00pm
TWILIGHT TUESDAYS ON THE PLAZA – FREE CONCERTS
EVERY TUESDAY
Silver Spring Town Center
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Dr.
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Wednesday, June 24, 7:00-9:00pm
WEDNESDAY STARZ SERIES – FREE CONCERTS
Silver Spring Town Center – Outdoor Plaza
One Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE PARKING at 801 Ellsworth Dr.
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Wednesday, June 24, 7:30-9:30pm (4th Wednesdays of every month)
GREATER U. STREET JAZZ COLLECTIVE
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
$5 cover charge for adults: includes a ticket for
a free dessert or drink (including Margaritas!)
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Thursday, June 25, 7:30-9:30pm
AZALEA CITY RECORDING SAMPLER – CD RELEASE
CELEBRATION
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
Artists performing include: Ruthie
and the Wranglers (Ruthie
Logsdon, Greg Hardin, Bill
Starks, Andy
Rutherford), Blue Moon Cowgirls (Karen Karen
Collins, Lynn
Healey, Anne Porcella, Ira
Gitlin), Jesse
Palidofsky, Bill Starks, Dovetail Ensemble (Jodi
Beder, Phil Wiggins), Seth Kibel, Carey
Creed, Joe
Uehlein
Founded in 1996 by GRAMMY® Award-winning
mastering engineer and producer Charlie
Pilzer, Azalea City Recordings includes an eclectic
array of roots-based musicians and songwriters who dip into the well of
traditional music for their inspiration. Whether performing solo or in full
band configurations, these musicians are an inspiration to each other and to
their audiences. Azalea City Recordings is a REAL cooperative, run by the
artists. This homegrown outfit has gone from being a small town Folk label
holding occasional potluck meetings to winning multiple WAMMIEs for Best DC
area record label, producing 5 full length sampler CDs and garnering national
radio airplay. A glance at the new Sampler (Sampler V) reveals the diversity of
genres represented by our label. You’ll find traditional Norwegian music, plus
mostly–original music in the following styles: Americana/country, contemporary
folk, jazz, roots rock, R&B-tinged classic rock, and Afro-beat music from
Togo.
TICKETS:: $10 to $15 "suggested" ticket price -- all to benefit
"The Takoma Foundation."
www.azaleacityrecordings.com
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Friday, June 26, 6:00pm
THE YMCA JERUSALEM YOUTH CHORUS: Target Family
Night
The group empowers young Palestinian and Israeli singers from East and
West Jerusalem to grow together in song and dialogue and become leaders for
peace within their communities.
FREE AND WELCOMING ALL AGES
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Saturday, June 27, 9:00am-1:00pm
FRESHFARM MARKET
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St & Georgia
Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 27, 10:00am-4:00pm
FENTON STREET MARKET
Corner of Fenton & Ellsworth
Silver Spring, MD
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Saturday, June 27, 7:00-11:00pm
LUMINA STUDIO THEATRE GALA FUNDRAISER: !2th NIGHT
MAGIC ON THE BOARDWALK
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
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Tuesday, June 30 – and Wednesday, July 1,
7:00-9:00pm
POLYPHONY MARIMBA -- From Santa Fe, New Mexico!
African Marimba—with local players Maren and Tara
Hickman-Padovan
Presented by Silver Spring Town Center Inc
One Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Polyphony Marimba was founded in 2010 with
the mission to get a large acoustic ensemble of ten players together who wanted
to make a life out of the roots music of southern Africa, while contributing
their own creative expression to that tradition. Directed by Peter Swing.
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Thursday, July 9, 7:30-10:00pm (7:00-7:30 intro
workshop)
SECOND THURSDAY CONTRA DANCE
SPACE TIGER: Matthew Olwell, Graham DeZarn, Keith
Carr
Caller: Chuck Abell
Great Hall of the Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Free parking at 801 Ellsworth Dr. (across the
street)
No need for a partner, and no experience
necessary. All ages welcome.
Great combination of fun and exercise!
Refreshments provided.
FREE TO FIRST-TIMERS AT SS DANCE
$10 general admission
$8 FSGW, BFMS, CDSS members & Revels
$5 students and those with no income
Presented by Carpe Diem Arts c/o Class Acts Arts
-- in partnership with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW),
Silver Spring Town Center Inc. (SSTCi) and the Montgomery County Department of
Recreation’s “Be Active Montgomery” initiative.
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Friday, July 10, 7:00-9:00pm
JOHN ROBERTS: HOUSE CONCERT
Carroll Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
Join FSGW all-time favorite John Roberts for an
evening of story and song, and help yourself to some lovely desserts while
you're at it. Sure, bring along some wine.
$15 donation. Call or email for
address and directions.
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Saturday, July 11
U-LINERS BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE
Takoma Park Civic Auditorium
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
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Tuesday, July 21, 6:30-8:15pm
REVELS-CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY SING
July theme: Songs from Around the World
Revels Studio Space
531 Dale Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
6:30-7:45pm -- Singing
7:45pm -- Celebration of July birthdays with
fresh new songs, fresh fruit, birthday cake & candles, followed by social
time.
Featuring numerous special guest song leaders.
All ages welcome. No prior experience
necessary.
Bring refreshments and songs to share if you
wish.
Free admission. Donations appreciated!
Mark your calendars for the 21st of each month
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Thursday, August 13, 7:30-10:00pm (7:00-7:30
intro workshop)
SECOND THURSDAY CONTRA DANCE
Great Hall of the Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
CALLER: Valerie Young
BAND: Frog Hammer (Jim Besser, Anglo concertina;
Andrew Marcus, accordion; Dave Casserly, sax; Michael Fergerson, trombone;
Richard Seidel, electric bass; Bob Collins, drums; Glyn Collinson, bouzouki,
guitar, vocals, feet
Free parking at 801 Ellsworth Dr. (across the
street)
No need for a partner, and no experience
necessary. All ages welcome.
Great combination of fun and exercise!
Refreshments provided.
FREE TO FIRST-TIMERS AT SS DANCE
$10 general admission
$8 FSGW, BFMS, CDSS members & Revels
$5 students and those with no income
Presented by Carpe Diem Arts c/o Class Acts Arts
-- in partnership with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW),
Silver Spring Town Center Inc. (SSTCi) and the Montgomery County Department of
Recreation’s “Be Active Montgomery” initiative.
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November 6, 7:30pm
BOB FRANKE & CLAUDIA SCHMIDT
Carroll Café @ Seekers Church
276 Carroll St. NW DC (across from Takoma Metro)
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LOCAL ARTIST NOTES / NEW RELEASES
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Mary Amato's novel, Get Happy, celebrates the joy
of music-making and songwriting and a teenager’s life-saving discovery of the
ukulele!
Other recent release, Guitar Notes, is about two
teens who discover a profound connection
through songwriting. The novel includes eight
original songs and graphics
of the drafts and revisions to show the
songwriting process.
References the House of Musical Traditions!
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IMT CONCERTS AND HMT WORKSHOPS
Our FREE "First Lessons" class on
5-string banjo has been rescheduled to Saturday March 14, 2-3pm. If you have a
banjo lying around you've been meaning to learn to play, or you want to brush
up on basic techniques in a no-pressure group setting, this class is for you!
It will be led by our staff multi-instrumentalist Justin Heath. Space is
limited, so we encourage RSVP's to workshops@hmtrad.com.
And speaking of banjo reschedules, IMT's "3
Banjos" concert with Tony Trischka, Brad Kolodner & Keith Carr has
been rescheduled to Monday, March 16th at St Mark Presbyterian in Rockville.
More info: http://imtfolk.org/html/index.php?show=2015_0316_1930_00
Other upcoming workshops (follow links for more
info):
- Rhythm Mandolin Workshop with Orrin Star,
Sunday March 8, 12pm.
- "Engaging Your Audience" - A Stage
Presence Workshop with Orrin Star, Sunday March 8, 3pm. Open to all performers.
- FREE "First Lessons" on Fiddle
session, Saturday March 28, 2pm
- Mandolin Repertoire Workshop with Tim Connell
& Jack Dwyer of "Mando Planet," Sunday April 12, 1pm.
- Afro-Caribbean Styles for Ukulele - A Workshop
& Mini Concert with Stu Fuchs, Saturday April 18, 2pm at Seeker's Church
- FREE "First Lessons" on Mandolin
session, Saturday April 18, 2pm
- Save the date: Introductory Taiko Workshop with
Mark H Rooney, Sunday April 19, 5-7pm at Dance Exchange in Takoma Park
- We are also working on scheduling a fingerstyle
guitar workshop and another round of our popular "Playing Well With
Others" classes with Mark Sylvester. Stay tuned!
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MUSIC & DANCE CAMPS /
RETREATS
http://www.nfo-usa.org/pourparler2014.htm (Pour Parler international dance gathering at Folklore Village
in Wisconsin, Nov 13-16)
and for other arts retreat offerings, visit:
Numerous offerings for one day or multi-day
retreats/arts workshops.
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REPEAT OFFERINGS – OPEN MIC’S, FARM MARKETS &
SONG CIRCLES/COMMUNITY SINGS, WEEKLY DANCES,
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Mark your calendars!
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21st of every month
WASHINGTON REVELS / CARPE DIEM SING IN SILVER
SPRING & TAKOMA PARK
Washington Revels Community Room
531 Dale Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE admission
NOTE: Includes potluck supper @ 6:00pm on
Equinoxes & Solstice dates (March, June, Sept, Dec)
6:30-7:45pm – Community Sing (different theme and
song leaders each month)
7:45-8:00pm – Social Time, Birthday Cake, Candles
and Songs
8-8:45pm – Ukulele jam session (BYOU)
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Tuesdays (every week) -- 7:00-10:00pm
OPEN MIC hosted by DAVID ROTHMAN & COOKING
WITH GAS
Primarily blues, but all types of music is
welcome, electric or acoustic
VFW 350
6420 Orchard Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
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2nd Thursdays of every month, 7-10pm
CARPE DIEM COMMUNITY DANCE – CONTRAS AND SQUARES
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Sponsored by Carpe Diem Arts c/o Class Acts Arts,
Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and the Montgomery County Department of
Recreation -- BE ACTIVE MONTGOMERY
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Monday, September 29 – 4 week sessions begin
BELLY DANCE CLASSES IN TAKOMA PARK
Saffron Dance at Takoma Park
Roda Movements
7014 Westmoreland Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
What do a N.A.S.A. engineer, corporate lawyer,
stay-at-home-mom and your local barista all have in common? They spend their
evenings at Saffron Dance learning something you might not expect: Belly Dance.
If you haven’t belly danced before, now is the perfect time to begin. To mark
Saffron Dance’s 8th year as a hub for Middle Eastern dance, Saffron is offering
FREE introductory “teaser” classes through September 28th. These teaser classes
give students a taste of Saffron’s signature 4-week Belly Dance Crash Course
program. Created for individuals who are coming to belly dance for the very
first time, Saffron’s Crash Courses are structured and easy to follow —
absolutely no dance experience necessary! They are perfect for students to
learn the basics of Belly Dance. Each week, a new movement is introduced and
drilled, building on and incorporating elements from the prior weeks.
Particular focus is given to developing correct posture alignment, flexibility,
arm positions and paths, fundamental shimmies, basic hip accents, introductory
undulations, easy to follow traveling steps and combinations. The program
culminates in a performance opportunity so students can share their new hobby
with family and friends.
Learn more about Saffron Dance and sign up for
4-Week Crash Courses starting September 29 at www.SAFFRONDANCE.com
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EVERY FRIDAY: DANZA LATINA!
8:30-9:30 Salsa Lesson / 9:30pm DANCE!
El Golfo
8739 Flower Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Cover charge: $10
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THIRD SATURDAYS -- 7:30-9:30pm
ANNETTE WASILIK & KEVIN DUDLEY
Zed’s Café
8225 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
Annette and Kevin join forces in singing their
award-winning originals peppered with cool covers. Zed’s is among the best
little listening rooms in all of DC. Good eats too!
No cover but donations gratefully accepted.
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THIRD FRIDAYS COFFEEHOUSE (doors open 6pm)
All ages, alcohol-free, safe venue
Fine music, tasty snacks, great company,
affordable fun.
Ascension Church
633 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD
$5 admission
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TWILIGHT TUESDAYS on the Plaza, 7-9pm (SUMMER
TIME)
Silver Spring, MD
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WEDNESDAYS (first and third) -- 7:30pm Open Mic /
10:30pm Open Jam
OPEN MIC @ McGINTY’S with WENDY LANXNER AND AMY
FREEDMAN
McGinty's Public House
911 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD
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SATURDAYS
FRESH FARM MARKET
9 am to 1 pm (April to Dec.)
10 am to 1 pm (Jan. to March)
Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St & Georgia
Ave.
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SATURDAYS, 10am-4pm
FENTON STREET MARKET
Corner of Fenton & Ellsworth
Silver Spring, MD
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SUNDAYS, 10am to 2pm
Takoma Park Farmers Market
On Laurel Ave.
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Sunday Evenings, 5pm
DC/TAKOMA PARK SONGWRITING CIRCLE
The Electric Maid located at 268 Carroll St NW
Washington, DC.
All are welcome if you have a song you are working
on and/or would like to share.
Please bring printed copies of the lyric sheet if
you can.
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FIRST MONDAYS, 7-10pm
SALSA DANCING IN THE GREAT HALL
Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Presented by After-School-Dance-Fund/Baile for
Life in partnership with Carpe Diem Arts, with support from the Department of
Recreation: BE ACTIVE MONTGOMERY
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MONDAY EVENINGS, 7:00-10:00pm
LUISA ROSE Y SUS AMIGOS KROON KARAOKE EN ENGLISH
& ESPANOL
Over 30 thousand songs to choose from.....Ingles
y Español!
El Golfo Restaurant
8739 Flower Ave
Silver Spring, MD
Free Parking / no cover charge
Presented by Ida Villatoro, Gourmet Restauranteur
and Empresario of Music!
Enjoy Multi-Talented Luisa Rose &
D.J./Keyboardist Ken Sleeman of Luisa & the Reverbs
http://www.blinkies-karaoke.com/32373.html ken@luisaandthereverbs.com, https://www.facebook.com/elgolforestaurant
Delicious Latin American Cuisine, Family Dining,
Vegan & Veggie Cuisine Too!
White Table Cloths & Fresh Flowers, The Ada
Touch!
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BELLY DANCE CLASSES IN TAKOMA PARK
Saffron Dance at Takoma Park
In Residence at Roda Movements
7014 Westmoreland Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
What do a N.A.S.A. engineer, corporate lawyer,
stay-at-home-mom and your local barista all have in common? They spend their
evenings at Saffron Dance learning something you might not expect: Belly Dance.
If you haven’t belly danced before, now is the perfect time to begin. To mark
Saffron Dance’s 8th year as a hub for Middle Eastern dance, Saffron is offering
FREE introductory “teaser” classes from September 15th to September 28th. These
teaser classes give students a taste of Saffron’s signature 4-week Belly Dance
Crash Course program. Created for individuals who are coming to belly dance for
the very first time, Saffron’s Crash Courses are structured and easy to follow
— absolutely no dance experience necessary! They are perfect for students to
learn the basics of Belly Dance. Each week, a new movement is introduced and
drilled, building on and incorporating elements from the prior weeks.
Particular focus is given to developing correct posture alignment, flexibility,
arm positions and paths, fundamental shimmies, basic hip accents, introductory
undulations, easy to follow traveling steps and combinations. The program
culminates in a performance opportunity so students can share their new hobby
with family and friends.
Learn more about Saffron Dance and sign up for
4-Week Crash Courses starting September 29 at www.SAFFRONDANCE.com
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NOTE: Check out the schedule of upcoming
theater productions at area high schools:
Remarkable productions (at bargain prices!) --
highlighting the talents of area students and directors.
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SUMMER ARTS CAMPS AND RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Sampling of dates & offerings
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August 17-21, 2015
August 24-28, 2015
CARPE DIEM ARTS FRENCH IMMERSION CAMP @ SEEKERS
Rising 2nd-5th graders (co-ed)
9:30am-3:30pm -- with before and after-camp care
options
Seekers Church
Takoma, DC
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The SLIGO CREEK HEDGE SCHOOL - An Irish Music and
Culture Camp for Youth
Since 1998, the Sligo Creek Hedge School has been
dedicated to helping youth experience the joy of Irish music, poetry and
culture. Learning Irish traditional music is the heart of the Sligo Creek
Hedge School - singing, pennywhistle, bodhran (the Irish drum), even harp and
accordion! But we do much more – a daily Tea & Poetry Time,
Celtic crafts, lunches at Sligo Creek (perfect for wading), and field
trips. We might visit a local instrument builder, stroll with Irish
wolfhounds, try the Uilleann (rhymes with "willin") bagpipes, and
much more. Our days are filled with fun!
For more details and to register visit the
website:
Karen Ashbrook, Director Sligo Creek Hedge School
NOTE: Register by March 17 and receive a free
pennywhistle lesson!
2015 Sligo Creek Hedge School CAMPS
Sprouting Celts - Ages 6-8
August 10-14, 3:00-5:30 pm
Let your budding Celt experience Irish music and
fun! COST: $160 before April 15* ($185 after)
Irish Music & Arts for All – Ages 9-14 July
20-24, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
(drop-off time 9-9:30) (formerly “Intro”
Week)
No music experience needed! Learn to play the
Irish drum, pennywhistle, harp and sing Irish songs. Celtic crafts, field
trips and fun poetry for children! This is an excellent introduction to Irish
culture and music. COST $360 before April 15* ($420 after)
Musicians’ Week - Ages 9-14
July 27-31, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
(drop-off time 9-9:30.) Audition
required.
Must already be playing a few Irish tunes. We’ll
have daily music sessions, learn new tunes, harp, crafts, poetry, field trips
and more! COST $375 before April 15* ($435 after)
Teen Celtic Band Week - Ages 13-22
June 28-July 3** (6 days), 10:00 am – varied **
(6/28 Sun. meets 1-6 pm)(drop-off 9-10 am.)
Audition required. Co-taught by Paul Oorts,
for teens already seriously involved in music. This 6-day intensive camp works
on developing ensemble skills, presenting traditional and contemporary Celtic
music for concert audiences. Campers will make a CD. **NOTE: Campers stay late
for evening performances Tues, Wed and Fri.
COST $465 before April 15* ($515 after)
Inquire about Family Discounts & aftercare!
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CREATE ARTS CENTER
Art camps offered during Winter and Spring
breaks,
And from early June until the end of August.
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TAKOMA GROOVE CAMP 2015
Session 1: July 6-10
Session 2: July 13-17
Session 3: July 20-24
Session 4: July 27-31
Takoma Groove Camp is a musical, summer day camp
for pre-teens and teens who are advanced beginner to advanced musicians and are
looking to gain experience playing in a band setting with their peers. Takoma
Groove Camp focuses on composing, improvisation, jamming and musicianship and
strives to make the young player an all-around better musician. We write
original music, play improv games, take field trips, learn how to play in a
band with others, be productive and have the most fun possible. Every session
culminates in a concert put on by the musicians that proves to be awe-inspiring
and loads of fun! See you at Takoma Groove Camp this summer!
Brian Weber, Director
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CHECK OUT OTHER EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/finearts/theatre/calendar.aspx (theater productions @ Mont Co. schools)
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