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Hi Jenni,
We're so excited to get you up to speed on all the exciting events at the Park this week! It's going to be a wonderful weekend of arts appreciation.
Join us this Sunday for Echo Arts Festival celebrating visual and performing arts at the Park. This FREE festival features live music, dance and movement, open studios and galleries, hands-on art activities, and more! It's also the last day of the season to ride the carousel! This year, we're thrilled to feature Project Locrea, a global jazz-fusion ensemble that creates and performs original compositions and contemporary arrangements inspired by the folk music of different countries. We also welcome you to participate in a hands-on projection project, with video artist SUE-C. Experience artistic and enriching music and dance performances & workshops throughout the day and embrace your creativity with hands-on crafts and a community art project. We can't wait to welcome you to the Park for a beautiful day of arts celebration!
Get ready for Halloween with the Puppet Co.'s new show, Bixby the Cat: A Halloween Adventure. Opening this Saturday, it will run through November 5.
We invite you to experience a night of music with a special Fundraising Concert presented by the Washington Conservatory of Music. Listen to performances by esteemed faculty and students, showcasing their musical prowess offsite at the Arts Club of Washington.
And don't forget to VOTE for Glen Echo Park in BEST OF BETHESDA elimination round! More information below.
Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!
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FALL/WINTER CLASSES
Registration is Open
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Vote for Glen Echo Park in KIDS & SCHOOLS, WEDDINGS & EVENTS, and THINGS TO DO! |
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Our fun and affordable social dances are open to the public with no prior experience or partner required. When we say we offer something for everyone, we're not kidding! Styles range from folk, blues, and contra to waltz, swing, tango and ballroom ... and more!
New dancers are always welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included with admission. Most dances feature live music by renowned local and national bands.
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Advanced Waltz Workshop: Advanced Moves and Combinations
September 28 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Ballroom Back Room
By popular demand, we are offering an advanced workshop to experienced folk waltz dancers (those who are comfortable with the material from our Intermediate/Advanced lesson series, or experienced waltzers who have a solid repertoire of folk waltz moves).
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Tango/Milonga Dance & Lessons
September 29 | 6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance | Ballroom Back Room*
Tango Brillante is back at the Park! Enjoy a wonderful evening full of movement and music. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm).
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*NOTE! Tango is back at the Park!
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Also Check Out...
Folk Dance | Capital Blues Dance | Friday Night Contra Dance & Occasional Squares | Swing Dance with Gottaswing
View the full dance calendar >>
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
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Host your next corporate gathering, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday celebration, retirement party, or family reunion at Glen Echo Park! | | | | |
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Glen Echo Park is your go-to place for classes & camps in visual arts, dance, music, and more! We offer a wide array of classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults, as well as camps for children & teens. We also present nature & aquatic life programs for kids. | |
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Silver Passport Workshops: Keum Boo
September 28 | Saturday @10:30am (one day) | SilverWorks Studio 2
Add gold to your silver creations with Keum Boo. Demystified in this all day workshop, Keum Boo is the ancient technique of diffusion bonding 24k gold to silver using a simple heat source and traditional tools. Oxidation will be addressed. Students will complete at least one project. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. .
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Explore Palette Knife Painting en Plein Air
September 30 – November 25 | Mondays @ 10:00am | OFFSITE/Presented by Yellow Barn Studio
Master the technique of palette knife painting. Students will explore techniques for blending, textures, drawing, and using various shaped palette knives. We will paint on location on the eastern side of Montgomery County. All levels.
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Middle School Mixed Media Madness (Ages 11-15)
October 1 – October 22 | Tuesdays @ 5:00pm | Arcade Building
Enhance your understanding and appreciation for art while adding breadth to your portfolio. Students will create their own works of art inspired by important masterpieces using a variety of media. This after-school program is ideal for the artistic middle school student who wants to expand their expertise in the arts, and try some new materials. This class will have various hands-on projects, done under the guidance of a professional artist and art educator. This class is designed to be taken for multiple sessions. Every month will feature different projects.
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Fine Art Drawing (Ages 7 – 12)
September 30 – October 28 | Mondays @4:30pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Create expressive drawings through the use of pencil and charcoal then move on to the use of color with chalk pastels. Draw different subjects each week from perception and imagination. Learn new techniques and improve your drawing skills..
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Bixby the Cat: A Halloween Adventure
Opening September 29 | the Puppet Co.
Bixby the Cat is taking the spotlight on the main stage! Come with Bixby as he meets new friends with some spectacular tricks and treats to share! Recommended ages 4-8. Run time approximately 45 minutes.
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She Persisted
Opening October 4 | Adventure Theatre MTC
Fourth-grader Naomi’s field trip to a Women’s History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves throughout U.S. history.
This show is appropriate for all ages, but may be best enjoyed by Ages 4 and up.
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Tiny Tots
Ongoing | the Puppet Co.
Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theatre doors.
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Praline Cafe
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 7pm
*open for dances and special events beyond these hours*
Stop by Praline, located in the Spanish Ballroom wing closest to the playground, for sandwiches, pastries, snacks, and drinks! More Information >>
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The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland. | | | | |
