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Hi Jenni,
We're gearing up for a festive and bright holiday season at the Park! We have so much wonderful holiday programming coming your way, including holiday classes and workshops, live performances, and opportunities to support local artists. Stop by this weekend to see our twinkling holiday lights illuminate the Park!
Our Holiday Art Show & Sale opens this Saturday in the Partnership Galleries. Get into the spirit of the season as you browse one-of-a kind artworks by local artists and find gifts for loved ones β or for yourself! The show runs from November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025, featuring the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests.
RSVP for the Opening Reception >> (preferred, not required)
Also on Saturday, the Yellow Barn Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibition of works by artists Renee Lachman, Seana Gallagher & DβLisa Turner. Check out the show on Saturday & Sunday at the Yellow Barn Gallery.
This Saturday is the last opportunity until the new year to get your body moving with a DanceFit class β this week, featuring Shake Your Soul with Katy Baytosh. Shake Your Soul is a dynamic movement practice that energizes your body, relaxes your nervous system, and awakens your soul through a dance repertoire set to world music.
Thank you to all who joined us for Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration. If you have feedback, weβd love to hear it; you can fill out a short survey here:
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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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Join us under the twinkling lights to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the holiday season! | | | |
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Win a Day at the Park for your Neighborhood! | Live close to the Park and interested in winning a "Day at the Park" for your neighborhood in 2025? Join us as a neighborhood captain and help us raise funds in December to support the Park you love for a chance at winning the special celebration for your neighborhood! For more information, contact Jilna Kothary, jkothary@glenechopark.org. | | | |
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FALL/WINTER CLASSES
Registration is Open
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
| 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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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!
ο»ΏNew 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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Dancing Planet Contra Dance
November 24 | 2:30pm - 6:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion
Contra Dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park presented by Dancing Planet! With live music by Waverly Station and dance caller Gaye Fifer!
Learn More >>
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Ballroom Time Dance: Fourth Sunday Afternoon Ballroom Dancing
November 24 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Ballroom Time is pleased to present a Fourth Sunday Afternoon Ballroom Dance in the Spanish Ballroom with music by James Bazen Ballroom Band. No partner necessary!
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Also Check Out this Week...
Folk Dance & Lesson | Capital Blues Dance & Lesson | Friday Night Contra Dance & Occasional Squares | DanceFit for Body & Mind | Swing Dance & Lesson with Gottaswing | Tango/Milonga Dance & Lessons
View the full dance calendar >>
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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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ABC's of Samba Line Dancing
December 5 - December 19 | Thursdays @ 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Spanish Ballroom
This course will teach the steps of the popular samba line dance done at Ballroom Time events. Learn to dance the samba (also known as the Brazilian waltz), without a partner - for fun and exercise before trying it with someone else! During the first half of the class four different steps will be taught and practiced. Students may devote time in the second half of the class to dance with a partner or continue to practice solo. No partner required to attend. Drop-ins welcome: $20.
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Jewelry Expressions: Curious Castings Workshop
December 14 | Saturday @ 10:30am - 5:00pm (one day) | SilverWorks Studio 2
Learn a simple casting technique that will take your artistic skills to a sophisticated level. Use straw, salt or water to create one-of-a-kind organic shapes and use traditional silversmithing techniques to turn them into earrings, pendants, rings and/or bracelets. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent.
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Tiny Tots starring Beale Street Puppets
Beale Street Puppets in Teddy Bears' Circus
November 16 - November 24 | 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.
Purchase Tickets >>
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Upcoming: 36th Annual The Nutcracker
November 29 - December 31 | the Puppet Co.
Join the Puppet Co. for our 36th annual The Nutcracker! This time-honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.
Purchase Tickets >>
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Upcoming: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
December 6 β January 5 | Adventure Theatre MTC
βTwas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.β But wait! A mouse is stirring β because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say βMerry Christmas!β, we are off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just will not take no for an answer. Do not miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season!
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Parent & Child Silk-Screen Printing Workshop (Ages 5-10)
November 27 | Wednesday @ 10:00am - 12:00pm | Room 201
Dive into the world of silk-screen printing with a workshop designed for you and your child. Explore the fascinating technique of silk-screen printing, experiment with stencil-making, and create stunning artworks together. Weβll print on canvas bags and tea-towels. Create gifts, and memories - all while fostering creativity!
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Parent/Child Nature-Inspired Art & Artists Workshop β Rocks (Ages 4 β 7)
December 8 | Sunday @ 2:00pm - 3:30pm (one day) | Room 202
Discover the world of nature inspired art and artists with your child. Learn about color and texture through rocks and minerals. We will read Byrd Baylorβs βEverybody needs a Rockβ. We will choose our very own perfect rock. Then we will paint treasure boxes to hold our rocks.
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Praline Cafe
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
ο»ΏWednesday - 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. | | | | |
