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Hi Jenni,
Thank you to all who joined us a the Park last week! Whether you were browsing galleries at Art Walk in the Park, riding the carousel and enjoying performances at Carousel Day, taking a class, attending a social dance or children's theater production, or just enjoying a beautiful day at the Park, we hope you enjoyed your visit. As we move into a busier season of events, there's a lot to look forward to this week!
A returning favorite DanceFit class, Bollywood & Bhangra is back on Saturday mornings! Perfect for ages 10+, join instructor Smita Khari for this introduction to two distinct Indian dance styles. Bollywood & Bhangra classes in May include an optional performance opportunity at a brand new Park event: Global Rhythms!
If you weren't able to attend Art Walk, never fear! Visual arts studios & galleries are open every week at the Park. This weekend is your last chance to catch Ready for It, a student exhibition at Photoworks, closing on Sunday. Saturday morning, tune in virtually to Stone Tower Studio's Art Clinic Online (ACO) virtual Artist Discussion with Eric Celarier, a DC based artist whose current exhibition Evolving Worlds (collaborating with sound artist Anne Burson), is on view in the Stone Tower Gallery until June 1.
Celebrate the art of puppetry at the Puppet Co. with their Saturday evening Popcorn Puppet Slam, a puppet celebration for adults! And it's also your last chance to catch Jeghetto’s Workshop, an interactive production with guest artist Jeghetto’s Entertainment, closing this Sunday.
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, check out a variety of musical celebrations!
Saturday afternoon, join in on the fun of Sarau de Samba! Co-presented with EducArte, monthly Sarau de Sambas are a celebration of rich Afro-Brazilian samba tradition and culture, where the infectious rhythms of Rio de Janeiro come alive through live music, dance, and food, and joyful participation.
Sunday evening, join resident artists of the Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) for an offsite concert with the Pressenda Chamber Players, WCM's Ensemble in Residence. Pressenda Chamber Players is a chamber music ensemble featuring strings, piano, and guest artists.
Presented by the Institute of Musical Traditions, join ilyAIMY and Ayreheart for a concert that spans hundreds of years of music, from heart-achingly beautiful ballads sung by singer/songwriter Heather Aubrey Lloyd in Old Scots to epic modern compositions inspired by Frank Herbert’s Dune with a couple of Led Zeppelin covers to round it all out.
You can support all of these wonderful arts & culture programs, while enjoying an enchanting evening out our May 17 Gala in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream. This fundraiser event is a party to remember, all in support of the Park you love!
Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes, exhibitions, and social dances. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!
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Join us for a ride on one of the greater Washington area’s true treasures! Tickets are available for purchase in person at the carousel's ticket booth and online.
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Gala in the Park
Disco Afterparty
Saturday, May 17
Boogie on down to the 🪩 Disco Afterparty, a dance celebration like no other! Let's dance the night away for a great cause—supporting the Park you love!
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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.
| | We were thrilled to have our social dance program featured in a wonderful piece about dancing in the DMV by WAMU's Matt Blitz, and we heartily agree that "[Glen Echo Park is] a haven for the performing arts." (and visual arts, too!) Listen to it here >> | | |
Honky Tonk Two-Step with Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys
May 9 | 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion
Join us for an evening of Honky Tonk dancing to live music by Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys! From Baltimore, Md to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk. He sings with an "'everyman' quality…reminiscent of Johnny Cash." (Vintage Guitar Magazine). His songs marry wry storytelling with the soul of classic country! A free Two-Step lesson is included with the price of admission from 8:30-9:00pm with Sharon Schiliro and Michael Hart of Dancing by the Bayou.
Tickets: $20 at the door.
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Brazilian Zouk with District Zouk
May 10 | Times & Locations Vary
Join us for a day of Brazilian Zouk at the Park! Schedule below;
12:30pm - 2:30pm | Finding Zouk Workshop | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio
3:00pm - 6:30pm | Brazilian Zouk Bootcamp | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio
7:15pm - 8:30pm | Lambada Practica | Ballroom Back Room
8:30pm - 9:30pm | Brazilian Zouk Class | Ballroom Back Room
9:30pm - 1:00am | Brazilian Zouk Social | Ballroom Back Room
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Waltz Dance with Waltz Time
May 11 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom
Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by PETRICHORD with Sophie Chang (cello), Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet), Robert LaRose (piano, mandolin). As a Mother's Day treat, Waltz Time is offering a reduced price for mothers! A child of any age can bring their mother to the waltz and her admission will be only $5. (The child or children pay their regular price … free 12 years old and under, $5 for full time students, $15 for all others) A pre-dance waltz lesson is included with the price. The lesson is not recommended for children less than 12 years old but the reduced price for mothers applies no matter the age of the child bringing them. Lesson 2:45pm, music and dancing 3:30-6pm to Petrichord.
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Also Check Out this Week ...
International Folk Dance* with Dancing Planet | Blues Dance* with Capital Blues | Contra Dance & Occasional Squares* with Friday Night Dancers | Balboa DJ Dance* with Gottaswing | DanceFit: Bollywoood & Bhangra | Contra Dance Couples Skills Workshop with Ballroom Time | ABCS's of Ballroom Dancing Workshop with Ballroom Time | Sarau De Samba/Brazilian Samba Gathering with Educarte | Swing Dance* with Gottaswing | Second Sunday Barn Dance*with Folklore Society of Greater Washington | Tango/Milonga Dance* with Tango Brillante
*Includes beginner lesson & social dance
Partnership Dance Class Series
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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. | | FEATURED ADULT & TEEN CLASSES | | | |
Stone Carving Thursdays
Begins May 15 | Thursdays @ 10:30am - 12:30pm | Stone Carving Yurt
This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques of three-dimensional stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, is designed for beginners. The instructor works individually with each student, teaching the direct-carving method. Cost of carving stone is payable to the instructor.
More info: 410.903.5474; nizetteb@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
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Visiting Artist - Egg Tempera with Bennett Vadnais
May 24 & 25 | Saturday & Sunday @ 10:00am - 4:00pm (two days) | Stone Tower Studio
Egg tempera is an ancient, durable painting medium with a rich history. In this special visiting artist workshop, students will learn directly from Bennett Vadnais, a contemporary master of the medium. Gain hands-on experience with egg yolk tempera techniques and materials, discovering how surprisingly flexible and adaptable this affordable, nontoxic medium can be. An additional $40 fee provides materials and surface for the workshop. Visit jjbruns.com/class-notes/ to see the class syllabus and supply list or email Jordan at jjordanbruns@gmail.com with any questions. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
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Exhibit your work at Glen Echo Park! | Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries requests exhibition proposals from artists and curators for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery for the calendar year 2026. Exhibition proposals must be submitted by June 5, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. | | | | | | | |
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 theater doors.
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Jeghetto’s Entertainment presents: Jeghetto’s Workshop
May 3 - May 11 | the Puppet Co.
Jeghetto's Workshop is a family show for all ages. Learn how Jeghetto builds and manipulates his original puppets over hip-hop instrumentals. This is a very interactive production, you may even be pulled up on stage and get to become part of the show!
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Charlotte's Web
April 25 - May 25 | Adventure Theatre MTC
Charlotte’s mission to save Wilbur unfolds with the unveiling of her miraculous web, adorned with the proclamation “Some pig.” Thus begins a triumphant crusade, culminating in Wilbur’s salvation and a poignant gesture honoring Charlotte’s legacy. This timeless tale celebrates the power of friendship and the enduring impact of kindness, promising both actors and audience an enchanting afternoon filled with warmth and wonder.
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Parent & Child Mathematical Art Workshop (Ages 5-10)
May 17 | Saturday @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm (one day) | Arcade Building, Room 201
Deepen your appreciation for the intersection of art and math! Create captivating geometric paintings on canvas and delve into concepts like symmetry and patterns. Utilize tools such as protractors, compasses, and rulers, exploring mathematical fundamentals like measurement, counting, and geometrical shapes—all while fostering creativity! Tuition covers one parent/guardian and child pair.
More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com. 1 session.
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Wheel Teen Tuesday (Ages 13-18)
Begins May 27 | Tuesdays @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Large Pottery Yurt
A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School and beginners are welcome. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies.
More info: margetgepottery@gmail.com. 7 sessions.
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2025 SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is open and ongoing!
Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment with classes in:
Aquatic Life & Nature | Arts & Media | Dance & Movement | Drawing, Painting & Crafts | Fused Glass | Music | Theater | & More!
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Friday: Closed
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 >>
| | | 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. | | | | |
