Archive for the Past Events Category

April 14 – Gallery Voices at Folger Library

By Washington Revels on April 14, 2019 / Gallery Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Gallery Voices Celebrates the Bard’s Birthday! Washington Revels Gallery Voices join the Folger Shakespeare Library for its annual Shakespeare’s Birthday festival! The Voices will wish Shakespeare “many happy returns” with two performances of Renaissance madrigals and other songs from Shakespeare’s era from 2-2:30 in the Folger Theater and

April 13 – Maritime Voices at U.S. Navy Memorial

By Washington Revels on April 13, 2019 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

An annual tradition with maritime music, water from the seven seas, and navy bean soup! The Naval Heritage Center hosts its annual “Blessing of the Fleet” each spring at the beautiful and majestic Navy Memorial Plaza. Passed down through generations of sailors, fishermen, merchant mariners and navies

April 11 – Silver Spring Dance

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

Featuring Brambleberry (Chelle Fulk, Bob Garber & Diane Sorenson) with caller Penelope Weinberger! 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?

April 7 – Revels Spa Afternoon with Lynn Teo

By Washington Revels on April 7, 2019 / Past Events

Partnered Yoga, Breathing and Shiatsu Stretch out that Winter Stiffness during this special fundraising workshop for Washington Revels led by Lynn Teo, LAc, MSc, MAOM. Bring your partner, friend, neighbor, or just yourself and: Experience progressive relaxation Experience simple partnered yoga poses and breathing techniques Learn simple

March 30 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove

By Washington Revels on March 30, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

African American musical traditions come to life at a Historic Church Washington Revels Jubilee Voices performs its second concert for the Black History Program at Historic Pleasant Grove Church, built by the descendants of enslaved people in the 1890s. Experience the traditional music that bound together many

March 27 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on March 27, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

World Story Time Concludes (for now)! Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This week we wrap up our multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. (But don’t worry, more Story Time dates are in store!) Revels World

March 24 – Jubilee Voices at New Creation Church

By Washington Revels on March 23, 2019 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices in the Community! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices brings its high energy program of traditional African American music to New Creation Church as the congregation celebrates its 25th-anniversary year. The Voices will perform songs from across the spectrum of the African American experience, ranging from 19th-century

March 21 – Community Sing

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

March’s Theme: Spring Equinox & Songs for Gatherings Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Family & Community Sing. This month we celebrate the arrival of Spring, as well as Irish Heritage Month, Women’s History Month and National Reading Month! 6:30-8:00 —International songs & Rounds for all

March 14 – Silver Spring Dance

By Washington Revels on March 14, 2019 / Contra Dance-Past, Past Events

Featuring Lilt (Tina Eck & Keith Carr with Graham DeZarn) with caller Abigail Hobart! 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

March 13 – World Story Time

By Washington Revels on March 13, 2019 / Past Events, Story Time-Past Events

World Story Time Continues! Join Washington Revels in celebrating the world through children’s stories! This week we continue our multicultural adventure through legends, tales, and newly written stories from around the globe. Revels World Story Time is geared toward the 3-7 year old age range, but all