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Happy Tuesday!
July is more than halfway through. How did that happen? We're having too much fun, that must be it.
A new show is gracing The Puppet Co. stage beginning this Thursday through August 20: it's Beauty and the Beast! The show features several exciting puppetry elements that are sure to wow your children. Tickets are now on sale!
This week's Summer Concert is one you won't want to miss. The one and only U.S. Marine Band Fusion Ensemble is bringing music fit for the White House to the Bumper Car Pavilion on Thursday! Learn more and RSVP.
Glass artist and LGBTQ activist Tim Tate will be discussing his career and how he uses his art for good. With an impressive lineup of works in museums' private collections and a notable host - the Executive Director of the James Renwick Alliance - this is a unique opportunity to hear from such powerful players in the arts industry.
And last - but never least! - summer camps and classes for adults, children, and teens are filling up! Offerings range from fine arts to dance to music and much more. Register now to secure your spot.
Keep reading for more details about upcoming classes, this week's dances, and more!
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We are pleased to invite artists from the public to submit entries for the 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show, a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs. Entries are due August 4th. | | | |
Dance Highlight
Waltz Dance
Sunday, July 23 | 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Local favorites Karen Collins & the Backroads Band bring some country to the Ballroom this Sunday. In addition to the usual program of 3/4-time waltzes, the band's repertoire will include several selections from their recently released CD, Daddy Can I Use the Car. For anyone unfamiliar with folk waltz (also called country waltz), Waltz Time offers a beginner lesson, included with admission price of $15 ($5 students), at 2:45pm. ALL are welcome. Boots--and conventional dance footwear--are appropriate; big hats are optional!
Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>
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Summer Concerts
Thursdays, June 15-August 24 | 7:30pm
Enjoy top-notch live music every Thursday night in the Bumper Car Pavilion this summer! This week, come hear the U.S. Marine Band Fusion Ensemble; they've entertained at the White House and DC's finest venues. Jazz not quite your jam? You'll find something for everyone in our full lineup of eleven shows.
Learn More & Live Stream Link >>
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Following, find a sampling of our class offerings starting soon. Be sure to check out the full catalog of adult, teen, and children's classes on our website! | |
Canyengue Workshop
July 29 | Saturday 2pm - 4pm | Ballroom Back Room
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Foundation: Design and Print Your Own Photo Book with Online Sites
August 1 - 3 | Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 12pm | Photoworks Studio
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Paint Flowers with Light
August 1 - 22 | Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm | Zoom
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Play With Abstraction - Post-War
August 1 - 22 | Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm | Zoom
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Art Clinic Workshop: Oh, the Colors!
August 3 - 10 | Thursdays 10am - 4pm | Stone Tower Studio
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At Glen Echo Park, WE ARE HAPPY CAMPERS!
We offer camps for children & teens in visual arts, music, theater, and nature & aquatic life. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the Park for a safe and fun summer.
Most camps run from 9am – 3pm. Ages 5-17. (A few camps start at age 4.) See a sampling of our camps below.
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After Camp is also available to extend your camper's day until 6pm! | |
Studio Arts Camp (Ages 8-12)
July 24 - 28 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
For the dedicated young artist, a more in-depth approach to art. Each day we will concentrate on two projects from drawing, painting, collage, wood, fabric, and mosaic sculpture. Each student will draw daily in a journal and explore the Park.
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Small Treasures Art Glass Camp (Ages 10-16)
July 24 - 28 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Spend five mornings learning how to design glass artwork, create and finish a variety of glass items. Campers will produce a plate, several types of jewelry, and a pocket vase. In addition, they will make a small cast piece, and do a recycled glass project.
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Teen Multi-Media Explore Camp (Ages 12-17)
July 24 - 28 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
In the morning we will explore drawing and painting media: journaling, altered book, story boards for graphic novels, and painting on canvas. After a lunch break, we will take our ideas in 3-D form using clay, paper mâché, plaster, and fiber arts.
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Beauty and the Beast: Puppetry Camp (Ages 8-12)
July 31 - August 4 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Participants will rehearse a puppet version of Beauty and the Beast and have a performance on the final day for their families. Work with professional puppeteers to create fun and unique characters and perform on The Puppet Co. stage.
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Around the World Music Camp (Ages 4-7)
July 31 - August 4 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
From singing folk songs and learning rhythms from around the globe, campers will learn to see the world through the eyes of music. They will learn to know and respect other cultures through their music.
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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. | | | | |
