Archive for the Past Events Category

February 25- Jubilee Voices at Josiah Henson Cabin

By Washington Revels on February 25, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Josiah Henson Cabin Reopens! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices continues to offer engaging virtual performances, now during Black History Month! Celebrate the legacy of African American history and traditions with songs and stories of struggle and perseverance. Jubilee Voices returns to Josiah Henson Cabin, helping to celebrate

February 21 – Virtual Community Sing

By Washington Revels on February 21, 2021 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Singing as a Virtual Community Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing online! In February we sing in celebration of Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras — plus February birthdays. Our extraordinary group of recording artists and song leaders includes:

February 20 – Jubilee Voices at Alexandria Black History Museum

By Washington Revels on February 20, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

From Civil War to Civil Rights The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices continues to offer engaging virtual performances, now during Black History Month! Celebrate the legacy of African American history and traditions with songs and stories of struggle and perseverance. The Voices’ program, presented by the Alexandria Black

February 14 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass House

By Washington Revels on February 14, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will appear virtually during the festivities of the annual Frederick Douglass 203rd Birthday Commemoration at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. This virtual celebration, sponsored by the National Park Service,

February 4 – Family Fun Night

By Washington Revels on February 4, 2021 / Past Events

Family Fun Night… in your living room! Experience the joy, wonder and whimsy of the arts from home. This month our host-emcee Munit Mesfin welcomes Bomani Armah (Baba Bomani) for a celebration of Black History Month and the GREAT orator, writer, and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Baba Bomani (a.k.a

January 31 – ‘Winter Wassail’ Pub Sing

By Washington Revels on January 31, 2021 / Past Events, Pub Sing - Past Events

The Cheer of a Pub from the Comfort of Home! Chase away the pandemic Winter blues and raise a glass to health and happiness in “Ye Olde (virtual) Tavern”! “Wassail” means “be well” or “be of good health,” so join musical hosts Jennifer Cutting and Steve Winick, along with

January 21 – Virtual Community Sing

By Washington Revels on January 21, 2021 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Singing as a Virtual Community Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing online! In January we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with songs of peace, liberty and justice. Featured artists for our tribute to Dr. King: Kathy Bullock Munit

January 7 – Family Fun Night IN!

By Washington Revels on January 7, 2021 / Past Events

Family Fun Night… in your living room! Experience the joy, wonder and whimsy of the arts from home. This month our host-emcee Munit Mesfin welcomes master storyteller, singer and musician Charlotte Blake Alston as we say “3 Cheers for Martin’s Heart”: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!

December 21 – Virtual Community Sing

By Washington Revels on December 21, 2020 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Singing as a Virtual Community Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing online! In December, we sing in celebration of the winter holiday season, the Solstice, and hope for health, peace and joy in the coming new year! Binta Coulibaly will

December 10-17 – Chanukah in the Revels Community

By Washington Revels on December 10, 2020 / Past Events

Our celebration of Fall holidays continues as Revelers once again open their homes to share traditions with our wider community. From December 10 to 17, we celebrate Chanukah! Each night, join a different Revels family online as they light one of the candles of the Chanukkiah (menorah).