Archive for the Past Events Category

February 8 – Jubilee Voices at the Lyceum

For Black History Month, Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History will celebrate African American music, history and culture in a concert, “Still We Rise.” The show will explore the themes of freedom, resistance and resilience, from the Civil War through the present day. Join us for an afternoon of traditional African American spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, banjo tunes, stories, and lively audience participation.

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November 8 – Talbot Ave. Bridge Lantern Walk

Begun in 2018, the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is an annual family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month. Washington Revels Heritage Voices will be on hand to lead songs celebrating freedom,

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Sept 5, 6 and 7 – Children’s Auditions for Winter Revels

Washington Revels announces children’s auditions for Winter Revels—Andalusian Treasures. Our 43nd annual production features Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish music, dance and drama. Washington Revels children love to sing, are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels.

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Sept. 6 – Teen Auditions for Winter Revels

Washington Revels announces teen auditions for Winter Revels—Andalusian Treasures. Our 43nd annual production features Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish Music, Dance and Drama. The Christmas Revels chorus is at the core of every production. Cast members are people who love to sing, who are enthusiastic about bringing music to life on stage, and who come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and experience levels. 

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June 14 – Jubilee Voices at Kensington Juneteenth Celebration

June 14 – Jubilee Voices at Kensington Juneteenth Celebration

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at Kensington’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 14 (12 Noon – 4 pm). This event is family friendly with activities for all ages and brings together a multiracial coalition of organizers, historians, living history performers and portrayals, civic and faith leaders, local and Black-owned businesses, musicians, and supporters to proudly mark Juneteenth.

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