Archive for the Past Events Category

April 21 – Washington Revels / Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Jo Rasi on March 25, 2015 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

April Theme: One Planet / One Future: Songs for the Earth (eve of Earth Day) 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

March 22 – Jubilee Voices at Global Mitzvah Concert

By Jo Rasi on March 22, 2015 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices sings with Kol Zimrah for Temple Emanuel’s fundraising concert. On March 22 at 4 p.m., join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices for a special fundraising concert supporting Temple Emmanuel. Members of Kol Zimrah, Temple Emanuel’s adult choir, and Cantor Rosalie Boxt will join with Jubillee

May 2 – May Revels at the National Cathedral

By Jo Rasi on March 22, 2015 / Events, May Revels - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Spring with Washington Revels at the 2015 Flower Mart, sponsored by the National Cathedral All Hallows Guild! We will once again “bring in the May” as part of the annual All Hallows Guild Flower Mart – a popular two-day festival since 1939. DC’s favorite spring outdoor

May 21 – Revels / Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Washington Revels on March 22, 2015 / Community Sing - Past Events, Past Events

May Theme: Traveling and Reveling 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 songs to share. Sign up in

May 22-23 – Christmas Revels Adult Auditions

By Jo Rasi on March 21, 2015 / Auditions - Past Events, Past Events

Be part of a spectacular holiday tradition seen by 10,000 people each December! About the Audition Process The entire audition process takes about 60-90 minutes and includes performing some simple dance steps and singing with others. Please note: The Washington Revels community reflects our larger community; we therefore

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