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November 1 – Jubilee Voices at Riversdale Mansion

By Washington Revels on November 1, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Maryland Emancipation Day! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the Prince George’s County Black History Program at Riversdale House Museum for a celebration of Maryland Emancipation Day. The evening begins with a lecture by Dr. Clara Small of Salisbury University. Jubilee Voices performs from 8:00-8:25 pm and

October 31 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on October 31, 2018 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

A Special Halloween Story Time! Come in costume for our Halloween World Story Time! This Fall we’re reading about the changing of the seasons as we move from Autumn to Winter — what better way to celebrate the arrival of cooler weather than with a few (not

October 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on October 21, 2018 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

October Theme: Seasons of Life: Time and Change! Join us for the Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Family and Community Sing. We’ll celebrate songs from around the world — including favorites from the LPC-École Songbook! 6:30-8:00 — International Songs and Rounds for all ages 8:00-8:30 — Refreshments, Social Time, Celebration

October 17 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on October 17, 2018 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This Fall, we’ll read about the changing of the seasons as we move from Autumn to Winter — and we’ll explore how cultures around the world have marked these changes with special holidays and celebrations. Revels World

October 11 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on October 11, 2018 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring Frog Hammer with caller Andrea Nettleton! On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing with others! Are you yearning for more community engagement? More joy? More cultural activities? More exercise? We’ve got it

October 6 – Heritage Voices at Asbury Methodist Village

By Washington Revels on October 6, 2018 / Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Tags: americana, folk, intergenerational, multigenerational, old-fashioned, old-time, string band

October 6 – Heritage Voices at Asbury Methodist Village

Heritage revives the music that filled everyday 19th-century life! Journey back to a time when making music was part of everyday life! Washington Revels Heritage Voices will present a program of 19th-century American music during Asbury Methodist Village’s “Music for the Mission” benefit series! These concerts raise money

October 3 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on October 3, 2018 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

World Story Time Returns! Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This Fall, we’ll read about the changing of the seasons as we move from Autumn to Winter — and we’ll explore how cultures around the world have marked these changes with special holidays

September 22 – Jubilee Voices at Talbot Avenue Bridge

By Washington Revels on September 22, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the 100th birthday of this historic bridge! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the Talbot Avenue Bridge Centennial Planning Committee to celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic Talbot Avenue Bridge. This wood-and-steel structure was an essential lifeline connecting the historically African-American community of Lyttonsville with the rest

September 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on September 21, 2018 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the Fall Equinox with Harvest Songs & More! Welcome Autumn with us in Bennington Drive Park! Our September Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Family & Community Sing will be a celebration of the Fall Equinox, Hispanic and African Heritage Months, and the legacy of Labor Day! The evening includes

September 13 – Silver Spring Contra Dance

By Washington Revels on September 13, 2018 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring Dead Sea Squirrels (Craig Edwards, Cathy Mason & Henry Yoshimura) with callers Janine Smith and Susan Taylor! Le Vent du Nord rescheduled for May 9, 2019 On the second Thursday of every month, enjoy the fun as well as the mental and physical health benefits of dancing