Archive for the Past Events Category

February 8 – Jubilee Voices House Concert

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

January 16 – Vocal Workshop with Sparky & Rhonda Rucker

By Washington Revels on January 8, 2015 / Events, Past Events

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker are folklorists, musicians, historians, authors, storytellers and singers, accompanying themselves on guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano, spoons and bones. We will sing together, explore harmonies, and prepare two songs to perform with Sparky and Rhonda as part of their FSGW concert in honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday.

January 21 – Washington Revels/Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Washington Revels on January 6, 2015 / Community Sing - Past Events, Events, Past Events

January Theme – Liberty and Justice. 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. Song leaders will include Rachel and Henry Cross, Corinne Ducey, Mairi Rothman, Greg Lewis and others. Sign up in advance to lead a song by contacting Busy Graham (busygraham@gmail.com or 301-466-0183), or just show up to sing (or even just to listen)

January 25 – Pub Sing at McGinty’s

By Washington Revels on January 6, 2015 / Events, Past Events, Pub Sing - Past Events

Our first Pub Sing of 2015 will feature an Irish twist as we continue celebrating the joys of Irish music and the Irish spirit—we’re certain you didn’t get enough of either during our 2014 Irish Christmas Revels, and neither did we! And what better place to do it than the traditional Irish pub and restaurant that has hosted

November 1 – Maritime Voices at Capital Maritime Music Fest

By Washington Revels on November 1, 2014 / Maritime Voices - Past Events, Past Events

The Fest will showcase the music and lore of local and international maritime traditions performed by artists recognized for their dedication to the preservation and presentation of maritime material, old and new. A continuous series of afternoon workshops will combine music with folklore and historical information about maritime activities – for example, the Maritime Voices will present a workshop in which they will demonstrate how sea chanteys were used in working a sailing ship.