Glen Echo Park is full of family fun this summer – check out all the great summer offerings!
Evie and her friend Caroline enjoying a day at Glen Echo Park with a ride on the historic Dentzel Carousel after catching a children’s production at The Adventure Theatre.
Children’s Programs, Theater and Concerts
“Charlotte’s Web”
June 24 – September 5
Adventure Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web.” E. B. White’s popular tale of love and devotion takes theatergoers to Zuckerman’s Farm, where the delightful runt pig Wilbur appears headed for the dinner table — as a main course, not as a guest! Yet he is saved by the remarkably crafty spider, Charlotte, and the whole town begins talking about it. Some pig! Appropriate for ages 3 and up. Performances: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets $15. For more information, call (301) 634-2270 or visit: adventuretheatre.org.
“The Great Dinosaur Mystery”
June 9 – July 17
The Puppet Co. presents “The Great Dinosaur Mystery.” The story is set in the basement of the Natural History Museum. Dr. Vander Plastercaster is about to give the audience a behind the scenes tour of a new dinosaur exhibit, when she finds a mysterious box. “It was supposed to be filled with fossils, but it was empty!” What’s going on? It’s all part of the great, great, great, great, Great Dinosaur Mystery. Recommended for PreK – Grade 4. Running time is 50 minutes. Performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ASL performance, June 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets $10, group rates available. For more information and additional show times, call (301) 634-5380 or visit: www.thepuppetco.org.
“The Wizard of Oz”
July 22 – September 4
The Puppet Co. presents Frank L. Baum’s immortal children’s fantasy, “The Wizard of Oz.” Set at the Kansas State Fair in 1900, live actors tell a “story within a story” using a wide variety of puppet styles, including masks, tabletop puppets, marionettes and moving-mouth puppets. Dorothy, and her little dog, Toto, too, visit the Kansas State Fair, and are told a fascinating story about a girl, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion venturing together to see a wizard who will give them just what they are looking for – even if they already have it. In 2009, this production was the recipient of American Puppetry’s highest honor, the UNIMA Citation for Excellence in Puppetry. Recommended for K – Adult. Running time is 55 minutes. Performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ASL performance, August 14 at 1 p.m. Tickets $10, group rates available. For more information and additional show times, call (301) 634-5380 or visit: www.thepuppetco.org.
Tiny Tots @ 10:00
July 2 – “Second-Hand Stars” – Saturday, 10 a.m.
July 3 – “Snow Show” – Sunday, 10 a.m.
July 6 – “Second-Hand Stars” – Wednesday, 10 a.m.
July 9 – “Penguins’ Playground” – Saturday, 10 a.m.
July 10 – “Old MacDonald’s Farm”– Sunday, 10 a.m.
July 13 – “Penguins’ Playground” – Wednesday, 10 a.m.
July 16 – “Dragon Bandwagon” – Saturday, 10 a.m.
July 17 – “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” – Sunday, 10 a.m.
July 24 – “Baby Bear’s Birthday” – Sunday, 10 a.m.
July 27 – “Baby Bear’s Birthday” – Wednesday, 10 a.m.
July 31 – “Kooky Kreatures” – Sunday, 10 a.m.
The Puppet Co. presents “Tiny Tots @ 10:00,” a program designed for our youngest theater patrons
(ages 0 – 4). The shows are shorter, the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and everyone has a great time! Running time is 30 minutes. Tickets $5, everyone (including babes-in-arms). Pre-Purchases or No-Obligation Reservations are strongly recommended. Call (301) 634-5380 or visit: www.thepuppetco.org.
Washington Conservatory of Music
The Magic of Music
July 2 – “Percussion Party”
Washington Conservatory of Music presents a new series of family music and magic shows. The Magic of Music, a fun introduction to music for the young (and the young at heart!), features Musico the Magnificent – aka Drew Owen, cellist and WCM faculty member – and musical guest artists. In Washington Conservatory’s recital hall. Tickets are $10 at www.WashingtonConservatory. <http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/> org until 1 p.m. on the day of the show. All shows begin at 3 p.m. Box office on day of show: (301) 634-2250. For information on weekdays: (301) 320-2770.
Summer Concert Series: Nobody’s Business
July 7
Join us for free music in the Park during our Summer Concert Series. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, the Summer Concert Series features six nights of live music in the Bumper Car Pavilion. The July 7 concert features Nobody’s Business, a seven-piece band that plays a mix of funky blues, rock-and-roll, R&B, and even a little country. Nobody’s Business plays throughout the Washington, D.C. area at nightclubs, private events, benefits, and music festivals. Enjoy an evening of fabulous live music and carousel rides with your friends and family. The Ballroom Cafe will be open or bring a picnic dinner. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Rain or shine. The Carousel will be open from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, call (301) 634-2226.
The Magic of Music
July 9 – “Percussion Party”
Washington Conservatory of Music presents a new series of family music and magic shows. The Magic of Music, a fun introduction to music for the young (and the young at heart!), features Musico the Magnificent – aka Drew Owen, cellist and WCM faculty member – and musical guest artists. In Washington Conservatory’s recital hall. Tickets are $10 at www.WashingtonConservatory. <http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/> org until 1 p.m. on the day of the show. All shows begin at 3 p.m. Box office on day of show: (301) 634-2250. For information on weekdays: (301) 320-2770.
The Magic of Music
July 16 – “Sensational Saxophone”
Washington Conservatory of Music presents a new series of family music and magic shows. The Magic of Music, a fun introduction to music for the young (and the young at heart!), features Musico the Magnificent – aka Drew Owen, cellist and WCM faculty member – and musical guest artists. In Washington Conservatory’s recital hall. Tickets are $10 at www.WashingtonConservatory. <http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/> org until 1 p.m. on the day of the show. All shows begin at 3 p.m. Box office on day of show: (301) 634-2250. For information on weekdays: (301) 320-2770.
Summer Concert Series: Veronneau
July 21
Join us for free music in the Park during our Summer Concert Series. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, the Summer Concert Series features six nights of live music in the Bumper Car Pavilion. The July 31 concert features Verroneau, an acoustic, song-based group playing Latin Jazz, Gypsy Swing, and much more. Equally at home in an intimate jazz club or a world music or folk festival, Véronneau is an audience favorite and a winner of three Washington Area Music Association (Wammie) Awards, for Best Jazz Group, Best Jazz Vocals and Best Newcomers. Enjoy an evening of fabulous live music and carousel rides with your friends and family. The Ballroom Cafe will be open or bring a picnic dinner. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Rain or shine. The Carousel will be open from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more information, call (301) 634-2226.
The Magic of Music
July 23 – “Sensational Saxophone”
Washington Conservatory of Music presents a new series of family music and magic shows. The Magic of Music, a fun introduction to music for the young (and the young at heart!), features Musico the Magnificent – aka Drew Owen, cellist and WCM faculty member – and musical guest artists. In Washington Conservatory’s recital hall. Tickets are $10 at www.WashingtonConservatory. <http://www.mycommunitytickets.com/> org until 1 p.m. on the day of the show. All shows begin at 3 p.m. Box office on day of show: (301) 634-2250. For information on weekdays: (301) 320-2770.
Weekend Nature Programs at Living Classrooms Children’s Museum
Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing
Spend quality time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities at Living Classrooms. Weekend activities offer families the opportunity to encounter live animals, take an interpretive hike with an educator, explore a children’s garden, play in an oversized sandpit, create crafts, and much more! During the month of July, programs will be focused on “Outdoor Adventures”. This month, it’s all about the outdoors – join us for a hike, go rock-climbing, and just enjoy playing in the wonderful world of nature! Living Classrooms is located in the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for each non-member. Call (202) 488-0627, ext. 243, for more information or download the calendar at livingclassroomsdc.org/Site-BasedPrograms.html.
The carousel opened on Saturday, April 30, 2011 and remains open through September 25, 2011. The cost is $1.25 per ride; all riders require a ticket. Payment by cash is preferred, but please note that there is no ATM onsite at the Park. Payment by credit card is accepted in the Popcorn Gallery on weekends and the Partnership Office on weekdays. There is a $5.00 minimum charge for credit card sales.
May & June: Wed/Thurs, 10 am – 2 pm, Sat/Sun, 12 – 6 pm
July & August: Wed/Thurs/Fri, 10 am – 2 pm, Sat/Sun, 12 – 6 pm
September: Sat/Sun, 12 – 6 pm
The Carousel is also open on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Installed at Glen Echo Park in 1921, the canopy and the carved figures were made by the Dentzel Carousel Company of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It is a classic example of hand woodcarving popular during the early 1900s. In 2003, the 20-year restoration project to restore the Carousel was completed. The restoration exposed decorations long-hidden under layers of paint and some elements were repainted to match their original colors.
Exhibitions and Talks
“The Circus Show”
June 4 – July 17
Photoworks presents “The Circus Show,” an exhibition of photographs exploring the wonder, magic, and mystery of the circus. The show includes works by August Sander, Lusha Nelson, Bruce Davidson, Benita Keller, Tom Cheche, Gayle Rothschild, Frank Van Riper, Victoria Gewirz, and Frank Herrara. Exhibit hours are Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays & Mondays 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Photoworks is located in historic Glen Echo Park, Maryland. For more information, call (301) 634-2274 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org <http://www.glenechophotoworks.org/> .
“A Summer of Change: Civil Rights at Glen Echo Park”
June 11 – July 16
The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, presents an exhibition titled “A Summer of Change: Civil Rights at Glen Echo Park.” Public protests at Glen Echo Amusement Park in the Summer of 1960 caused the private park’s policy of segregation to come to an end. This exhibition of photographs and objects will make the events of that summer come to life. In the Partnership Office Gallery, 2nd Floor, Arcade Building. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Paintings by Diana Chou
July 2 – 3
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by Diana Chou in the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
“The Fifth Element: Stories in Wearable Art” Exhibition
July 2 – 31
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and Silverworks present the exhibition “The Fifth Element: Stories in Wearable Art,” the artwork of silversmith Blair Anderson. The exhibition will be Thursdays-Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Popcorn Gallery. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, July 2 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. For more information visit www.silverworksglenechopark.com, http://www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org/ or call (301) 634-5385.
Paintings by Sarah Becker
July 9 – 10
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by Sarah Becker in the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Coffee and Critique
July 10
A monthly Sunday morning photo jam session at Photoworks studio. Bring photos to a morning critique led by a Photoworks faculty member. Enjoy the camaraderie of your peers, along with coffee and bagels and a lively discussion of your images. In the Photoworks Studio from 10 a.m. – noon. Call (301) 229-7930 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Paintings by Joanie Grosfeld
July 16 – 17
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by Joanie Grosfeld in the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Paintings in the Yellow Barn Gallery
July 23 – 24
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by a student in the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Paintings by Joyce Turk
July 30 – 31
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by Joyce Turk in the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Ongoing Exhibitions and Gallery Hours
Art Glass Center at Glen Echo
The Art Glass Center gallery’s ongoing exhibitions feature the work of resident artists Diane Cabe, Christine Hekimian, Sue Hill, Anita Merina, Michele Rubin, Bev and Zayde Sleph, Jill Tanenbaum, and Janet Wittenberg. Sculpture, vessels, functional art, and jewelry are also for sale. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sundays, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call (301) 634-2273 or visit www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students.
Glassworks
Glassworks is the DC area’s first glass school. Classes are taught year-round for both new and advanced students. Open Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call (301) 634-2280 or visit www.innervisionglassworks.com.
Glen Echo Pottery
Glen Echo Pottery presents ongoing exhibitions in the Glen Echo Pottery gallery. These feature a special selection of work by resident artists, instructors, and students. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call (301) 229-5585 or visit www.glenechopottery.com.
Photoworks
Photoworks is a unique resource for both student and professional photographers to develop their talents through classes, workshops, and exhibitions. The Photoworks gallery is open Saturdays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., and Sundays & Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., and during all scheduled classes and workshops. Call (301) 634-2274 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is a working silversmith studio and includes an ongoing exhibition, as well as sales, of the work of artist-in-residence Blair Anderson. Open every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call (301) 634-2228 or visit www.silverworksglenechopark.org.
Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery
The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery presents free exhibitions of emerging artists’ work. Each weekend features the work of a different artist. Most artwork is also for sale. Open every Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Films and Tours
National Park Service Programs
Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing
FILMS: “Glen Echo on the Potomac.” A 60-minute documentary highlighting the Park’s 115-year history from a National Chautauqua Assembly to a premiere amusement park to a vibrant arts and humanities center. Visitor’s Center, 4 p.m. “Carousel of Memories.” A 25-minute documentary featuring six individuals who have been pivotal in the history of the carousel at Glen Echo Park. Visitor’s Center, 11:30 a.m. TOURS: Carousel tours begin at 3:30 p.m. (Oct 1 – April 29). These tours give visitors a closer look at the park’s fully-restored 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the other amusement park attractions that were built around it. Hear about the civil rights protests and the inspiring story of how the town rallied together to save the carousel. Park tours begin at 2 p.m. These tours lead visitors on a walk through the Park to learn about its fascinating history and the current programs in visual and performing arts, as well as environmental education. Tours begin and films are shown at the visitor’s desk in the Arcade Building on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours are also offered by appointment at (301) 320-1400. For further information, visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Social Dances
Contra Dance
July 1, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Gaye Fifer calls to Montage: Jane Knoeck on piano and accordion, Rachel Bell on accordion and flute, Tom Santarsiero on guitar, mandolin, banjo, jaw harp, and foot percussion.
Swing Dance
July 1, 2011, 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $15
Contact Email: debra@gottswing.com
At first it was just a steady weekday gig in 1998 at a small swing club in Pittsburgh’s south side, but the band grew in popularity and soon they were packin’ em in. The crowd listened to Dr. Zoot but Dr. Zoot also listened to the crowd and was exposed to new influences. The dancers and musicians came every week, and Dr. Zoot soon became a staple of the Pittsburgh swing scene. Today, Dr. Zoot is still infusing the swing scene with energy and verve with music that makes you want to move. Beginner swing lesson 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., dance 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (band plays two long sets).
Swing Dance
July 2, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15
Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com
The Washington Swing Dance Committee is pleased to present a beginning Swing lesson from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. – midnight to The Nighthawks. Admission includes the lesson.
Contra and Square Dance
July 3, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. This week features caller Shawn Brenneman with music by Montage.
Argentine Tango
July 3, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $15 with lesson or $10 milonga only
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a milonga most Sunday evenings. The lesson begins at 7 p.m. and is for all levels of dancers (including beginners). No partner is needed. The milonga (or open dance) is from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rene will DJ with a mix of traditional and mueovo tango with a little alternative added. The entrance to the Ballroom Annex is to the far left of the Spanish Ballroom – Look for our sign!
Blues Dance
July 7, 2011, 8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Annex is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
Swing Dance
July 8, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $15
Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org
The Boilermakers pack the hall every time they visit us at Glen Echo Park, so you won’t want to miss this great night of dance! Band-leader Paul Cosentino, singer Jennie Luvv, and all the crew of the Boilermaker Jazz Band deliver a fabulous night of music for your dancing pleasure. Voted “Best Jazz Band” in 2003 by the Pittsburgh City Paper, this ecstatically fun band performs authentic hot jazz, ragtime, and swing with an infectious beat and an enthusiasm that thrills dancers and makes an audience swing to classic jazz standards, ballads and blues. An introductory Swing Dance lesson with Donna and Mike from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. is followed by dancing until midnight. $15 admission includes the lesson; no partner necessary. Tickets sold at the door.
Contra Dance
July 8, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Michael Barraclough calls with the fabulous Glen Echo Open Band.
Swing Dance
July 9, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15
Contact Email: debra@gottaswing.com
“The best thing that’s happened to Honky Tonk and Rockabilly piano playing since Jerry Lee Lewis!” So says one critic in describing the energetic tidal wave that is Blair Carman and the Belleview Boys. Take the 1957 hands of Jerry Lee Lewis and the 1957 look of Elvis Presley, combine with the raw energy of those two artists, and what do you get? A piano pumping, thumping rockabilly kid named Blair Carman! From the Honky Tonking songs of Hank Williams, Web Pierce and Carl Smith to the Rock and Rollin’ hits of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins, a Blair Carman show is guaranteed to leave you wanting more! Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra at 8 p.m is followed by the band from 9 p.m. – midnight.
Cajun/Zydeco Dance
July 10, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: TBD
Contact Email: dancingbythebayou@verizon.net
Dancing by the Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco dance featuring live music. An introductory dance lesson at 3 p.m. is followed by dancing from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Contra and Square Dance
July 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This week Robbin Marcus calls with Sugar Beat.
Argentine Tango
July 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $15 with lesson or $10 milonga only
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a milonga most Sunday evenings. The lesson begins at 7 p.m. and is for all levels of dancers (including beginners). No partner is needed. The milonga (or open dance) is from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rene will DJ with a mix of traditional and mueovo tango with a little alternative added. The entrance to the Ballroom Annex is to the far left of the Spanish Ballroom – Look for our sign!
Blues Dance – Welcome to Red Hot Blues & BBQ!
July 14, 2011, 8:15 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Tonight is the “kick-off” dance for Capital Blues’ Red Hot Blues & BBQ weekend. To celebrate, the dance will go an extra hour for your dancing pleasure! This weekly Thursday night blues dance features a rotation of DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Annex is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
Contra Dance
July 15, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Ridge Kennedy calls to Big Phat American K-Lee Band: Bill Quern (mandolin, banjo, squeezeboxes), Steve Epstein (clarinet, sax), Pete Soloway (bass sax), Rick Mohr (fiddle, melodeon, horn), Doug Healy (bass, percussion), Ross Harris (sax, whistle), Adlai Waksman (accordion), Sarah Gowan (guitar, concertina).
Blues Dance
July 15, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $14
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Join in the fun with Capital Blues’ Red Hot Blues & BBQ weekend! The Friday blues dance features Memphis Gold. Memphis Gold has come a long way in the Mid Atlantic, including the crowning achievement of recording 3 full albums. He has shared the stage with such artists as Bernard Allison, James Brown, Debra Coleman, Robert Cray, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Roomful of Blues, Otis Rush, Temptations and Jimmy Vaughn, and many more. A blues lesson from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – midnight in the Bumper Car Pavilion.
Blues and Swing Dance
July 16, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Capital Blues presents their premier Saturday night dance for the Red Hot Blues & BBQ weekend featuring KIM MASSIE and the Solid Senders from St. Louis, MO. What do you get when you mix one part Etta James and one part Aretha Franklin? Kim Massie — St. Louis’ hottest diva of Blues, Soul, and R&B. You’ll be treated to an intimate evening of blues, soul and R&B that will send shivers down your spine. A truly gifted vocalist performing with her renowned band from St. Louis – the Solid Senders. A beg. swing lesson from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – midnight in the Spanish Ballroom.
Waltz Dance
July 17, 2011, 2:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $10
Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org
Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances to Honeysuckle Rose. Dancing from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. As always, no partner is required for this dance in the Spanish Ballroom, and the cost is $10, including lesson.
Family Dance
July 17, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $5
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The family dance program is a wonderful addition to the other family-oriented programs at Glen Echo Park. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Bring your entire family, neighbors, church or synagogue group, birthday party, and girl or boyscout troop. This week, Robbin Marcus calls.
Blues Dance
July 17, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $12
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents Stacy Brooks for their Sunday night finale of the Red Hot Blues & BBQ weekend. The Stacy Brooks Band, formed in February 2007, placed 2nd in The DC Blues Society’s Battle of the Bands later that year. It’s a formula for blues music and dancing that will inspire you. Imagine: Delta Style Aretha Franklin + Koko Taylor + Teena Marie + Celia Cruz + Shirley Horn + Etta James + Tanya Stephens + Billie Holliday + Diana Krall + Miriam Makeba + Big Mama Thornton + Angelique Kidgo = Uniquely Stacy Brooks. In her short span on the blues circuit Stacy has shared the stage with Blues Legends Bobby Parker, Kenny Neal, The Nighthawks, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Robert “Bob” Stroger, Memphis Gold and Lonnie Shields just to name a few. Although her musical career has been diverse, the blues is her heart. Watch out, because she is just getting started.
Contra and Square Dance
July 17, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This week Dave Colestock calls with Honeysuckle Rose.
Argentine Tango
July 17, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15 with lesson or $10 milonga only
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a milonga most Sunday evenings. The lesson begins at 7 p.m. and is for all levels of dancers (including beginners). No partner is needed. The milonga (or open dance) is from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rene will DJ with a mix of traditional and mueovo tango with a little alternative added. Tonight’s dance is in the Spanish Ballroom – Look for our sign!
Blues Dance
July 21, 2011, 8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Annex is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
Swingin’ the Blues Dance
July 22, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $15
Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org
The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents “Swingin’ the Blues” with fabulous live music by the Jamie Lynch Band. Jamie Lynch is turning heads with her strong and soulful voice, singing blues, R & B and gospel music. Among the influences that have guided Jamie’s style are Big Mama, Big Maybelle, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Bland, Etta James, and Susan Tedeschi. This night offers dancers a choice of two different lessons: West Coast Swing with Ken Roesel or a Slow Blues lesson with Mike and Donna from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. The lesson is followed by the Jamie Lynch Band with tunes that will inspire your blues dancing. The dance features 50% slow blues tunes and 50% slow swing numbers. The lessons run from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m., followed by dancing from 9 p.m. – midnight. The $15 admission includes your choice of lesson. No partner required.
Contra Dance
July 22, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Bob Isaacs calls with STEAM: Robert Rosenberg (guitar); Alice Boyle (fiddle); Dave Firestine (guitar); Claire Jamieson Zucker (bohdran and feet).
Salsa Dance
July 22, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $12
Contact Email: searchernet@comcast.net
High Energy Productions presents a Salsa dance, featuring a beginner/intermediate Salsa lesson with Keith Givens from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m., followed by recorded music from 9 p.m. – midnight. Lesson is included in the price.
Swing Dance
July 23, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15
Contact Email: debra@gottaswing.com <Jennifer@foreverdancing.com>
Hear for yourself why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, called the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” The 16-piece orchestra is a Washington institution going back to 1983 and celebrated on TV and radio, and in newspapers and books. Adding to the orchestra’s luster is a fabulous troupe of vocalists who re-create the boy and girl singers, the “sisters” trios, and larger vocal groups of The Swing Era. So take a tip from The Washington Post’s Mike Joyce, “The Cunningham Band is bound to please.” Beginning swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. – midnight.
Ballroom Tea Dance
July 24, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $12
Contact Email: dave@hotsociety.net
Join the Hot Society Orchestra of Washington for an afternoon of dancing, featuring music and dances from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Dancers will enjoy foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha, rhumba, swing and more in the Spanish Ballroom. A basic dance lesson at 3 p.m. for all levels is followed by dancing to wonderful live music from 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. This month’s dance lesson is the basic Mambo provided by professional dance instructors from Dushor Dance Studios. Admission includes the lesson. No partner or prior experience needed.
Argentine Tango
July 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15 with lesson or $10 milonga only
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a milonga most Sunday evenings. The lesson begins at 7 p.m. and is for all levels of dancers (including beginners). No partner is needed. The milonga (or open dance) is from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rene will DJ with a mix of traditional and mueovo tango with a little alternative added. Tonight’s dance is in the Spanish Ballroom – Look for our sign!
Contra and Square Dance
July 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
English Country Dance
July 24, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$10 FSGW members
Contact Email: annarain61@msn.com
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents an English Country dance featuring live music. Please check back for details. Beginners welcome!
Blues Dance
July 28, 2011, 8:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $8
Contact Email: info@capitalblues.org
Capital Blues proudly presents weekly Thursday night blues dances. We rotate DJs and instructors each week to inspire and challenge you. A beginner workshop from 8:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers important partnering basics for new dancers. The class is included with admission; no partner necessary. Dancing runs from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to blues music from every corner of the genre. Note: the entrance to Ballroom Annex is on far left side of Spanish Ballroom.
Contra Dance
July 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $9
Contact Email: fndcontra@yahoo.com
The Friday Night Dancers present Contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance to live music from 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week features Gift of the Marcii: Andrew Marcus (accordion, doumbek); Aaron Marcus (piano, concertina, clogging); Peggy Marcus (bodhran, mountain dulcimer).
Swing Dance
July 30, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: Spanish Ballroom
Admission: $15
Contact Email: debra@gottaswing.com
Join us for a great swing dance featuring the TOAST Big Band – no ordinary big band! Yes, they DO serve up some of your favorite classics from Frank, Dean, Harry Connick, Jr., and Bobby Darin with the savvy panache that nature intended, but they will also lift the roof off with some high-energy swing from the likes of the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Royal Crown Revue, and big band blues and boogie. No partner needed, all ages welcome! Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra at 8 p.m. is followed by the band from 9 p.m. – midnight.
Contra and Square Dance
July 31, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Bumper Car Pavilion
Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members
Contact Email: info@fridaynightdance.org
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American contra dancing. The evening can include square dances, mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All Contras and Square dances are taught, no partner is necessary. There is a lesson at 7 p.m., followed by dances with live music from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. with Anna Rain calling to music by Gift of the Macii.
Argentine Tango
July 31, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Ballroom Annex
Admission: $15 with lesson or $10 milonga only
Tango Brillante DC is happy to offer Argentine Tango lessons followed by a milonga most Sunday evenings. The lesson begins at 7 p.m. and is for all levels of dancers (including beginners). No partner is needed. The milonga (or open dance) is from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rene will DJ with a mix of traditional and mueovo tango with a little alternative added. The entrance to the Ballroom Annex is to the far left of the Spanish Ballroom – Look for our sign!
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland.
