Gathering at an Irish Pub for a bit of singing gives us the perfect excuse to dabble in celebratory song — and in our usual Revels style, we’ll sing glass-raising songs from many cultures! Dust off your vocal chords and get ready to join in on rollicking tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, Denmark, and other cultures from around our globe.
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Washington Revels’ Maritime Voices presents “Songs of Sea and Shore” at this year’s FSGW’s Midwinter Festival Join Maritime Voices for their latest program of sea shanties, songs of women and seafaring families, and other songs of sea and shore that will keep you singing, laughing, and learning the
Read more →Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! We will read selections from a wide array of countries including Ukraine, Ghana, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3-7 year old age, but all are welcome! (See other opportunities
Read more →You’ve been able to exercise your vocal cords with us every month, and now we are getting your feet moving once a month too! This first dance of the year is a great way to ensure you keep those New Year’s resolutions up — did you pledge
Read more →Jubilee Voices will perform during the Opening Ceremonies on February 18, 10:15 am at the Anacostia Playhouse. This program includes a keynote address by historian Dr. Leigh Fought (author of the forthcoming Frederick Douglass’s Women), music performed by Jubilee Voices and speech recitals by the talented young winners of the 2016 Oratorical Contest.
Read more →The Monthly Community Sings are a partnership of Washington Revels and Carpe Diem Arts (www.CarpeDiemArts.org). February Theme: Valentine’s Day and African-American Heritage Seize the day and sing with us to feel the love from Valentine’s Day and celebrate African-American heritage! 6:30 — Songs for All Generations 7:30 —
Read more →Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! We will read selections from a wide array of regions including South America, the Middle East, Europe, and more! Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3-7 year old age, but all are welcome! (See other opportunities
Read more →A nation at war, a city under occupation, and a people exploring newfound freedom–this was Alexandria, Virginia in the midst of the Civil War. On January 25, celebrate African-American History Month–and learn about people and events that inspired the PBS TV series, Mercy Street–with Jubilee Voices at an evening performance at the Alexandria Black History Museum.
Read more →Own your very own History of Revels QUILT, made from historic Revels t-shirts. This is a special-edition limited-edition collector’s-item once-in-a-lifetime stadium-blanket quilt made of Revels t-shirts. Hang it on your wall, wrap up in it when you read, drape it on a single bed, and show it
Read more →We know there’s no way to get enough of the beautiful music of Merja Soria, the Finnish “tradition-bearer” in our Nordic Christmas Revels. So whether you are able to come to see the show or not, here’s a chance delight in her artistry in a presentation that
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