Archive for the Past Events Category

May 30 — Jubilee Voices at Washington Folk Festival

By Jo Rasi on March 20, 2015 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices performs outdoors in folk festival at Glen Echo On May 30 at 6:15 p.m., join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices for a concert of traditional African-American songs and spoken word spanning the Civil War era to the Civil Rights Movement. Hear the songs and stories

Rescheduled for March 8 – Jubilee Voices at St. Martin’s

By Jo Rasi on March 8, 2015 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Come and hear “Jubilee: A Celebration of African American Music and History,” a musical journey through the African American experience during the Civil War era, punctuated by the stories and words of historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Solomon Northup, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and more.

WEATHER CANCELLATION: Gallery Voices WILL NOT perform Feb 21

By Washington Revels on February 21, 2015 / Gallery Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Gallery Voices WILL NOT perform at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival today, although the festival is currently scheduled to continue some of their events today. Please check the Atlas Theater website for updates on their additional weather decisions if you had plan to attend other performances. These performances are

June 6 — Songs of Life and Love for Oran & Roberta

By Jo Rasi on February 20, 2015 / Past Events

We invite you to a concert by singer-songwriters Rowyn Peel and Erin Sutherland, two wonderful women in our Revels community. The evening will be a benefit and friendly gathering with special guests Oran Sandel (longtime Teaching Artist and lead actor in many Christmas Revels productions), and Roberta

February 14 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on February 14, 2015 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Jubilee Voices as they celebrate the 197th birthday of Frederick Douglass, the great orator, abolitionist, and statesman. Hear music from the Civil War era from the Jubilee Voices, see demonstrations of a Civil War soldier’s life and weaponry, enjoy fun activities for kids, and learn more

February 8 – Jubilee Voices House Concert

By Washington Revels on February 8, 2015 / House Concerts - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join us for the third in a series of house concerts in the Washington Revels Studio Space. On February 8 at 4 p.m., join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices for a concert of traditional African-American songs and spoken word spanning the Civil War era to the Civil

June 24 — RYR Lord of the Dance Workshop

By Jo Rasi on February 5, 2015 / Events, Past Events

June Revel Year Round Workshop: Lord of the Dance For Revels volunteers– or anyone who would like to become a volunteer! A Christmas Revels is not complete without Lord of the Dance. Come learn the steps that you see every December on the Lisner stage! Jim Voorhees

WEATHER CANCELLATION: No Community Sing Feb 21

By Washington Revels on January 24, 2015 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

Today’s Community Sing has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Please join us March 21 for our next Sing. We’ll miss you all. Until then, stay safe and warm. Co-sponsored by Carpe Diem (www.CarpeDiemArts.org).

March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day at Strathmore

By Jo Rasi on January 21, 2015 / Events, Past Events

A Special St. Patrick’s Day concert: Carlos Núñez and Friends featuring Washington Revels and the Sean Culkin Dancers

March 21 – Revels Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Jo Rasi on January 20, 2015 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

March Theme: Welcoming the Spring / Songs for Gatherings (spring equinox) On the 21st of every month we gather to share songs, community and refreshments – and sometimes even a dance or two! We sing adult, kid and family songs. All are welcome to bring refreshments and