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Award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung offers an exciting and personal window into one of history’s most important women. Learn how Clara Barton defied society’s views of women and how she risked her life to help others, from the Civil War to the American Red Cross. 

This program is funded by Eastern National, a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.

Join Word Dance Theater at the iconic Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park for a delightful celebration of summer. Enjoy uplifting dances performed by professional dancers, beautiful music, and all within the elegance of this historic venue. Make it a full day, bring the kids and take a spin on the famous Glen Echo carousel!

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Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

Crossing Boundaries: Dances of Transition is a contemporary dance showcase featuring work by Sylvana Christopher/Sylvidances, Stacey Yvonne Claytor/Clay Co, Kyoko Fujimoto, Keira Hart/Uprooted Dance, and Malcolm Shute/Human Landscape Dance. It takes place 8pm on Friday July 25, and 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday July 26 in the Glen Echo Ballroom Backroom.

Use this link to buy tickets: www.buytickets.at/crossdance.

The dances of Crossing Boundaries are united by a theme of transformation. Inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories, “The Back Story,” by Christopher, explores the history of Eeyore. Dancers move through a lovers’ quarrel, caught between wrestling and embracing, forming a puddle on the floor.  In “Cleansing Ritual,” by Claytor, dancers rise up in a staggered line, backs curled, forming a wave that teeters sideways before crashing back down. “Curtains in the Wind,” by Shute, envisions an older couple as a pair of curtains on a window: tossed in different directions by the breeze, but always returning to each other. This showcase brings a wide variety of dances to the stage, each of which reflects on change.

Common Thread is a solo exhibition featuring works created by artist Joy Nutt that showcase vibrant paintings patterned after traditional geometric quilts and elaborate collaged quilts. Joy's inspiration stems from a rich Trinidadian family tradition of quilting and sewing. Her work is also influenced by West African Ankara textiles. The artist aims for viewers to get lost in the complex layered paintings–returning to find a new perspective, ask questions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction after taking in color, pattern, and texture. Common Thread elevates the complexity of quilts and textiles and the fond memories that they evoke.

July 3 - August 1, 2026
Park View Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday | 10am- 6pm

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Common Thread is a solo exhibition featuring works created by artist Joy Nutt that showcase vibrant paintings patterned after traditional geometric quilts and elaborate collaged quilts. Joy's inspiration stems from a rich Trinidadian family tradition of quilting and sewing. Her work is also influenced by West African Ankara textiles. The artist aims for viewers to get lost in the complex layered paintings–returning to find a new perspective, ask questions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction after taking in color, pattern, and texture. Common Thread elevates the complexity of quilts and textiles and the fond memories that they evoke.

July 3 - August 1, 2026
Park View Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday | 10am- 6pm

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Common Thread is a solo exhibition featuring works created by artist Joy Nutt that showcase vibrant paintings patterned after traditional geometric quilts and elaborate collaged quilts. Joy's inspiration stems from a rich Trinidadian family tradition of quilting and sewing. Her work is also influenced by West African Ankara textiles. The artist aims for viewers to get lost in the complex layered paintings–returning to find a new perspective, ask questions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction after taking in color, pattern, and texture. Common Thread elevates the complexity of quilts and textiles and the fond memories that they evoke.

July 3 - August 1, 2026
Park View Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday | 10am- 6pm

Learn More >> | Park Map >>

Common Thread is a solo exhibition featuring works created by artist Joy Nutt that showcase vibrant paintings patterned after traditional geometric quilts and elaborate collaged quilts. Joy's inspiration stems from a rich Trinidadian family tradition of quilting and sewing. Her work is also influenced by West African Ankara textiles. The artist aims for viewers to get lost in the complex layered paintings–returning to find a new perspective, ask questions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction after taking in color, pattern, and texture. Common Thread elevates the complexity of quilts and textiles and the fond memories that they evoke.

July 3 - August 1, 2026
Park View Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday | 10am- 6pm

Learn More >> | Park Map >>

Common Thread is a solo exhibition featuring works created by artist Joy Nutt that showcase vibrant paintings patterned after traditional geometric quilts and elaborate collaged quilts. Joy's inspiration stems from a rich Trinidadian family tradition of quilting and sewing. Her work is also influenced by West African Ankara textiles. The artist aims for viewers to get lost in the complex layered paintings–returning to find a new perspective, ask questions, and leave with a sense of satisfaction after taking in color, pattern, and texture. Common Thread elevates the complexity of quilts and textiles and the fond memories that they evoke.

July 3 - August 1, 2026
Park View Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday | 10am- 6pm

Learn More >> | Park Map >>