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 Adventure Theatre Book Club: Read the Book, See the Play
Ongoing
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Recommended Ages: ages 4 and up Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: $10 registration fee per family
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2270 http://www.adventuretheatre.org
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Adventure Theatre continues its literary series for the 2007-2008 season with seven popular children's book adaptations. Experience the journey from reading the books at home to seeing the plays unfold before your eyes on the newly renovated, high tech stage at Adventure Theatre. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter. (Books are available at the Little Falls Library.) There is only one designated Book Club performance for each play, held on a Sunday at 1:30 p.m. |
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 CAROUSEL - 88th Season!
SEE BELOW FOR ENTIRE SEASON'S SCHEDULE
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Recommended Ages: All ages Admission: $1 per ride
Contact Phone: 301-634-2222
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One of the greater Washington area’s true treasures, the historic Glen Echo Park Dentzel carousel is in its 88th year. The carousel will open for the season on Saturday, April 26 with our Family Day Celebration. Carousel tickets are $1.00 each and all riders require a ticket. Please join us for a ride on this historic treasure!
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April 26 through June 29: Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 6:00 p.m.!
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July 2 through August 31: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 6:00 p.m.!
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September 6 though 28: Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 6:00 p.m. |
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 Yellow Barn Gallery Weekend Member Shows
Saturdays & Sundays - Ongoing
Presenter: Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Location: Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Admission: free
Contact Phone: (301) 371-5593 http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com
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The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery presents free exhibitions of emerging artists' work. Each weekend features the work of a different artist. Most artwork is also for sale. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
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 Glassworks Artist Observation
Ongoing
Presenter: Glassworks Location: Arcade Glass Studio Admission: Free Admission
Contact Phone: (301) 229-4184 http://www.ricksherbertglass.com.
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Glassworks is the DC area's first glass school. When classes are not in session, the studio is open for visitors to observe glassblowing and view the work of resident artist Rick Sherbert. Call for additional information.
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Glen Echo Park Films and Tours
Saturdays & Sundays - Ongoing
Presenter: National Park Service Location: Arcade Building, Visitor's Desk Admission: Free Admission
Contact Phone: (301) 320-1400. http://www.nps.gov/glec.
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Films: A 60-minute documentary film highlighting the Park’s 115-year history from a National Chautauqua Assembly to a premiere amusement park to a vibrant arts and humanities center. Shown at 4 p.m.
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Carousel Tour: start at 10:30 a.m. (May-Sep) or noon (Oct-Apr) and give visitors a closer look at the beautiful 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it.
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Park Tour: Hear about the civil rights protests and the inspiring story of how the town rallied together to save the carousel. Park tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors on a walking tour of the Park to learn about its fascinating history and the current programs in visual and performing arts, as well as environmental education for children. Tours are also offered by appointment. |
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Glen Echo Pottery Exhibitions
Saturday and Sunday - Ongoing
Presenter: Glen Echo Pottery Location: Glen Echo Pottery Admission: Free Admission
Contact Phone: (301) 229-5585 http://www.glenechopottery.com.
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Glen Echo Pottery presents ongoing exhibitions in the Glen Echo Pottery gallery. These feature a special selection of work by resident artists, instructors, and students. Open every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. |
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The Art Glass Center Exhibition
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - Ongoing
Presenter: The Art Glass Center Location: Art Glass Center Admission: Free Admission
Contact Email: BBVischi@comcast.net
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The Art Glass Center gallery's ongoing exhibitions feature the work of resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Bev and Zayde Sleph, and Bobbi Vischi. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, and jewelry are also for sale. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.
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Weekend Nature Programs
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presenter: Discovery Creek Children's Museum Recommended Ages: All Ages Location: Discovery Creek Children's Museum, in the former stable building, near the park entrance Admission: free for members and children under 2, $5 for non-members.
Contact Phone: (202) 488-0627 http://www.discoverycreek.org
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Jump into a forest of wildlife at Discovery Creek Children's Museum's Forest Tales immersion exhibition at Glen Echo Park! Spend quality time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities, such as encountering live animals, playing in an oversized sandpit, taking an interpretive hike, creating crafts, and more! June's theme is "Summer Sensations," July's theme is "Outdoor Adventure" and August's theme is "Water." |
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Advanced Master Printing Class: Selected Prints
July 9- August 29, 2008
Presenter: Photoworks Studio Admission: Free Admission
Contact Phone: (301) 229-7930 http://www.glenechophotoworks.org.
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An exhibit by members of the Advanced Master Printing class taught by Frank “Tico” Herrera. Look for unique images covering a variety of approaches to photography. Exhibit runs during regular gallery hours, which are Sundays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at all times during day and evening classes. |
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 "Little Red Riding Hood & the 3 Little Pigs"
July 23 - August 31, 2008
Presenter: the Puppet Co. Recommended Ages: PreK - Grade 6 Location: the Puppet Co. Playhouse Admission: Tickets $8; group rates available
Contact Phone: (301) 320-6668 http://www.thepuppetco.org
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At last the three little pigs return to the Puppet Co. Playhouse, and what a MESS! Fortunately, B. B. Wolf will be around to encourage them to clean up their act. As for Little Red Riding Hood, she has a few lessons to learn herself (and yes, granny will be around to savor the "happy" ending.) What’ so bad about the Big Bad Wolf? Has the notorious pork poacher and grandma impersonator gotten a bum rap, or is he truly deserving of his moniker? You be the judge! This tongue-in-cheek version of the two children’s favorites use humor to explore our fear of things we don’t understand. |
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
September 19 - November 4
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Recommended Ages: All Ages Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: $12, children 12 and under; $15, adults
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2270 http://www.adventuretheatre.org
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come join our hero, Harold, who sets out to conquer the world armed only with an oversized purple crayon. Ready, set, draw! Need a setting? Harold draws a landscape full of beauty and excitement. Stuck in deep water? He sketches a boat. See if Harold can draw himself out of any dilemma!
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Performances on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. (Sunday, November 2, performance is at 12:30 p.m.) Additional Saturday Performances: October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1 at 4 p.m.
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Additional Sunday Performances: September 21 and 28 at 11 a.m. Weekday Field Trip Performances: October 1-3, 7, 10, 14-16, 21-24, and 28-30 at 10:30 a.m. (Call to see if there is space for individual tickets.)
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Weekday Holiday Performances: September 30, October 9, 17, and November 3-4 at 11 a.m. & 1:30.p.m. Special Friday Evening Performance: September 19 at 7 p.m. Book Club Performance: Sunday, October 19, 1:30 p.m. ASL Performance: Sunday, November 2, 12:30 p.m. Playing time is approximately 1 hour. All ages. |
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 Fall/Winter Class Registration Begins
Saturday, August 2, 10 am - ongoing
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Recommended Ages: All ages Location: No. Arcade, 2nd Floor Admission: Tuition varies by class
Contact Name: Registrar Contact Email: registrar@glenechopark.org Contact Phone: 301.634.2226 Glen Echo Classes Online
Fall-Winter catalogs are now available at the Park, and are being mailed to current students and friends. They will also soon be available at your local library and art stores.
We have a terrific line-up of fall programs for all ages, so check out the catalog now! For a preview, download the PDF version of the catalog. Registration for the fall-winter semester begins on Saturday, August 2, with priority given to walk-in registrants. You can get full details about the start of registration here.
On Monday, August 4, you will be able to browse class offerings and register online. We look forward to seeing you in a class this fall! |
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 Student Art Show
August 2 through September 1, Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 6pm
Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership Location: Popcorn Gallery, Arcade building Admission: Admission is free
The Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park presents an exhibition of artwork by students of all ages, created in classes at Glen Echo Park. Works may include painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewelry and more. Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Artists’ reception, Saturday, August 9, 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. |
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"The 3 Billy Goats Gruff"
September 19- November 4
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Recommended Ages: PreK to Grade 6 Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: $10
Contact Phone: (301) 320-6668 http://www.thepuppetco.org
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Beauty and the Beast
September 12- October 12
Presenter: The Puppet Co. Recommended Ages: PreK to Grade 6 Location: The Puppet Co. Admission: $10; Group rates available.
Contact Phone: (301) 320-6668 http://www.thepuppetco.org
------------------------------------------------------------------------------A romantic tale of a handsome prince, and his love, Beauty, set in a great forest in old Russia. There are curses, conflicts, hopes, wishes, dreams, and exciting adventures, all the things that make a happy ending that much sweeter. Imaginative settings and beautiful costumes support this large-scale marionette version of the classis love story. Winner of a Citation of Excellence from the American Center of the Union Internationale de la Marionette, it has played successfully to children and families nationwide. Performances are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.Playing time is 45 minutes. ASL performance: Sunday October 5, 1 p.m. |
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CANTARÉ ¡Fiesta!
October 8
Presenter: Adventure Theatre Recommended Ages: All ages Location: Adventure Theatre Admission: $12, children 12 and under; $15, adults
Contact Phone: (301) 634-2270 http://www.adventuretheatre.org
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Tiny Tot Tuesdays
October 7 & 21
Presenter: The Puppet Co. Recommended Ages: Ages 0-4 Location: The Puppet Co. Admission: $5
Contact Phone: (301) 320-6668 http://www.thepuppetco.org
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