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September 6-8 – Christmas Revels Child Auditions

By Washington Revels on September 6, 2019 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels announces children’s auditions for the 2019 Christmas Revels: “Celestial Fools”! Join our Children’s Chorus and help bring to life a timeless fable of the Winter Solstice, with music, dance and stories from around the world and across the centuries. Featuring tradition bearers Karim Nagi (Arabic drumming & dance), Shizumi Shigeto Manale (Japanese dance & theater) & Mark Novak (Jewish song) as our trio of “Celestial Fools.” Take part in one of Washington’s most beloved holiday traditions, seen by 10,000 people each December!

August 21 – Jubilee Voices at Library of Congress

By Washington Revels on August 21, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A showcase of music drawn from the American Folklife Center’s Archive Washington Revels Jubilee Voices has accepted the American Folklife Center’s “Archive Challenge”! The Voices will perform a 20-minute set at the Library of Congress featuring material drawn from AFC’s archive in this special musical sampler, part

August 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on August 21, 2019 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Come Sing with Us! As the long hot summer draws to a close, join us and raise your voice in our welcoming, family-friendly circle. 6:30-8:00 pm – Songs, Rounds and Music-Making for All Ages 8:00-8:30pm – Refreshments, Social Time and Celebration of August Birthdays Everyone is welcome

August 8 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on August 8, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by the Sligo Creek Stompers (Sarah Foard, Chris Ousley, A.J.P. Erlinger, Jess Eliot Myhre) with caller Caroline Barnes! 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

POSTPONED! August 5 – Day of Service

By Washington Revels on August 5, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Postponed — New Date Coming Soon! As part of our ongoing collaboration with So Others Might Eat (SOME, an organization working to meet the daily needs of DC’s homeless), Revelers will return to sing to lunch guests in SOME’s dining room during their meal. At each meal,

July 21 – Community Sing

By Washington Revels on July 21, 2019 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

July Theme: American Music and Ice Cream Songs, sponsored by Moorenko’s! Come sing songs from the American tradition (including shape-note, Appalachian folk, blues & bluegrass), plus celebrate National Ice Cream Month with ice cream tastes from our sponsor, Moorenko’s! The perfect way to cool off on a

July 13 – Jubilee Voices at Fort Stevens

By Washington Revels on July 13, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Learn the Local Impact of the Civil War The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices join the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the National Park Service in commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens. The Voices will open the ceremonies with

July 11 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on July 11, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring music by Carolee Rand, Bob McCluskie & Friends with caller Susan Taylor! 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

July 9 – Day of Service

By Washington Revels on July 9, 2019 / Past Events, Revel in the Community-Past Events

Our Biggest Service Collaboration Yet! Our art-service collaboration between Montgomery College Art Professor Robert Devers, So Other Might Eat (SOME), and Washington Revels will expand this July when we are joined by our friends at Carpe Diem Arts and RefAmerica — including 20 teenage Syrian refugees participating in RefAmerica‘s

July 4 – Takoma Park Parade

By Washington Revels on July 4, 2019 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

March — and sing if you like — in the 130th Takoma Park Independence Day Parade! All Revelers, all ages, both veteran and new, are invited to join our colorful and lively parade unit — let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of