Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thursday, October 24, 6:30-10:00pm – PLEASE HOLD THE DATE
FIESTA FUNDRAISER FOR CLASS ACTS ARTS & PROJECT YOUTH ARTREACH
Featuring performances by STEP AFRIKA & BILLY B., ART EXHIBIT, SILENT AUCTION, RECEPTION, AND MORE
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. FREE Art Exhibition and Silent Auction Opens
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FREE Community Event featuring performances by Billy B. and Step Afrika!
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A&E Society Reception (with open bar and hors d'oeuvres).  Featuring delectables from Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, 8407 Kitchen Bar, Jaleo Restaurant, Hollywood East, Whole Foods, Zpizza, and more!  Wine from Barefoot Wines & Bubbly.  Beer from Pabst.  
NOTE: The A&E Society Reception is a ticketed event (see link to BrownPaperTickets below.) 
All persons attending the reception must be 21 years or older and will be asked to present proper ID at the registration desk.
9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Closing and Silent Auction Checkout
LOCATION:
Silver Spring Civic Center – Great Hall
One Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 
Parking at 801 Ellsworth Dr. garage (free if you leave after 7pm)
FIESTA is an annual celebration of the arts in our community produced by Class Acts Arts. 
The event includes entertainment, exhibitions, food and drink, a silent auction, and more!  
Catherine Leggett, first Lady of Montgomery County, and Susan Nordeen are co-hosting the event.
TICKETS: $45 in advance and $55 at the door (see FREE events above)
Advance ticket sales will end Tuesday, October 22nd at midnight.


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through November 3
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT: MADE IN TAKOMA PARK
Featuring artists from Takoma Park (Azalea City): Karin Abromaitis (pottery), John Guernsey (etchings and acrylics), Lindsay Abromaitis-Smith (sculpture and puppets) and Sheila Blake (pastels). 

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September 30-October 20
DOG AND PONY DC presents
BEERTOWN and A KILLING GAME
Round House Theatre -- Silver Spring
8641 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD

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October 9 through November 3
Tues-Thurs @ 7:30pm / Fri/Sat @ 8pm / Sat/Sun @ 3pm.  No performance Tues 10/15
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE presents DC AREA PREMIERE
THIS – by Melissa James Gibson / directed by Ryan Rilette
Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 
An Off-Broadway hit by Obie-winning playwright Melissa James Gibson, this un-romantic comedy with music points out with wit and searing grace the absurdities of modern life. Featuring Felicia Curry and Will Gartshore.

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October 24-November 10, 2013
4th ANNUAL ALL NEW CABARET MACABRE
featuring Mark Jaster, Sabrina Mandell & Happenstance Theater Company
Round House Theatre-Silver Spring
8641 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD

Fri 10/25 & Sat 10/26 @ 8pm
Su 10/27 2pm
Mo 10/28 8pm Pay What You Can
Tues 10/29 8pm
Wed 10/30 8pm
Thurs 10/31 8pm
Fri 11/1 8pm
Sat 11/2 2pm + 8pm
Su 11/3 2pm
Th 11/7 8pm
Fri 11/8 8pm
Sat 11/9 2pm + 8pm
Su 11/10 2pm

General admission seating: $25
30 & Under, Senior Citizens, Military, & Veterans: $20  

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November 1-19
CAPITAL FALL FRINGE FESTIVAL

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NOTE:  SEEKING VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS, COMEDIANS FOR PERFORMANCES 
AT WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
Comedian Giovanni Diviacchi hosts the show at the relocated Walter Reed National Military Medical Center once a month, now on Thursday nights. 
6:30 - 7:00 PM: Music
7:00 to 8:00 PM: Comedy
8:00 - ? PM: Music
If you'd like to perform music or comedy at Walter Reed, contact Giovanni at hello.giovanni@gmail.com. 
The soldiers are very appreciative.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Monday, Oct 28, 5pm – deadline to apply to be part of Takoma’s Holiday Art Sale on Saturday, December 14 (10am-4pm) at Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912
This is a juried sale. The artist may sell only original, hand-made work. Members of the Takoma Park arts community will review applications with selections based on the quality and uniqueness of the work. Past sales have featured a variety of media including, but not limited to painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, and glass. The number of participants for each media will be limited to maintain a diversity of offerings. Jury selections will be made biweekly, after the Call for Artists is released.  Applicant notification will follow.  Apply early, as slots may be filled before the application deadline.
NOTE: There is no cost to participate in the sale.
Each artist will be provided with one 6’ table and one chair. There is free wireless internet service available within the sale area.

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Friday, October 25, 8:00pm 
WASHINGTON IMPROV THEATER PERFORMANCE
Presented by “We Are Takoma”
Takoma Park Community Auditorium
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
See info below re. workshop Saturday Oct 26, 3-5pm

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Saturday, October 26, 3-5pm
WASHINGTON IMPROV THEATER – INTRO WORKSHOP
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD

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Saturday, October 26, 8:00pm-midnight
COMMUNITY DANCE: BENEFIT FOR SAVE-TEN-MILE-CREEK COALITION
9339 Fraser Ave
Silver Spring 
Help save the area's last, best creek -- and have fun with family, friends & community members
A family-¬friendly, private community dance to support the work the Save Ten Mile Creek Coalition 
The Save Ten Mile Creek coalition is comprised of 16 civic groups representing more than 10,000 Montgomery County residents. Our goal is to protect Ten Mile Creek in Clarksburg, our county’s last, best creek. In so doing, we will help protect the Washington area’s emergency drinking water supply.
Snacks, beverages and music will be provided.
Because we are so close to Halloween, costumes are optional and encouraged. Come as you aren't!
SUGGESTED DONATION:  $20 for adults, $5 for children  
All proceeds go to the Coalition
RSVP to josephhorgan@gmail.com with "Community Dance" in the subject line.
For more info, contact Joseph Horgan: 301.933.1210 or 301.385.0546 / josephhorgan@gmail.com 

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Saturday, October 26, 10:00pm until 1:00 AM 
HALLOWEEN BASH WITH WENDY & THE LOST BOYS
McGinty’s Pub
Silver Spring, MD


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