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Events in May
Sunday, May 1
DANCE: Youth Dance Festival--Dance Place's annual showcase for some of DC's most gifted young performers in a diversity of dance styles from African dance to ballet. 4 PM at Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE, DC. $6-$18, one child admitted free with an accompanying adult. Space limited, to purchase call 202-269-1600 or visit www.danceplace.org
FILM: Documentary Screening of You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004), based on autobiography of Historian Dr. Howard Zinn. Q&A with Dr. Zinn to follow. 4PM, AFI Theater in Silver Spring. $15- $30 For tickets or more info email whisenton@aol.com or call 301-384-1712.
MUSIC: DC Youth Orchestra Program Performance. 4 PM, National Zoo Auditorium, 3001 Connecticut, Ave., NW. Free event. Call for Public Access: 202-723-1612
GARDENING: Azalea Show--Sponsored by Brookside Gardens Chapter of the Azalea Society. Unusual and beautiful azaleas on display. 9 AM-4:30 PM at Visitors Center, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Call 301-962-1400 for information.
TOUR: Takoma Park's Annual House and Garden Tour--featuring Gilbert's "Sylvan Suburb," houses and gardens which reflect the city's varied history. 1-5 PM; collect Guidebook and Map at Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen. $15 in advance, $20 same day purchase. Visit www.historictakoma.org for additional details, and read the feature in the April issue of the Voice.
Monday, May 2
CONFERENCE: 14th Annual Affordable Housing Conference of MC-Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center. For more information visit the website: www.affordablehousingconference.org, or call 703-698-8151 or email to mcahc@cox.net
CD RELEASE "Azalea Sampler 1"--Institute of Musical Traditions presents Azalea City Recordings Showcase, Featuring Rachel Cross, Andrea Hoag, Zoe Mulford, Jesse Palidofsky and Mary Sue Twohy. 7:30PM, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville.
www.azaleacityrecordings.com Tickets: $10 advance/$12 door. Info: 301-754-3611. www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, May 4
BOOK CLUB: Silver Spring African American Book Group--discussing Leaving Cecil Street by Diane McKinney-Whetstone. 7PM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road. Free and open to all. Call 301-565-7689 for more info or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library .
MUSIC: Outdoor Big Band Blowout (UM Jazz Ensemble, UM "Monster" Jazz Band, University Jazz Band) Popular Jazz program of the UM School of Music revives its Spring tradition of a swinging outdoor concert. 5:30 PM, Main Courtyard, Clarice Smith Performance Center, Rt. 193 and Campus Drive at the University of MD, College Park. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
CONCERT: Strathmore presents Lisa Moscatiello and the Space Dots--a folk rock jam in the Mansion. 7:30 PM in Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda MD. $10. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 www.strathmore.org
CONCERT: Strathmore presents Songs of Sufi Brotherhood. 8:00 PM, Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane , North Bethesda MD. $25-45. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 www.strathmore.org
Wednesday, May 4
DRUM PERFORMANCE: Kwasi Dunyo, Master Drummer from Ghana presents African dance and drumming with 5th grade MCPS students. 10:15 AM, Ashburton Elementary School, 6314 Loan Oak Drive, Bethesda, MD. For more info, contact: Louis Persic 301-908-8351 or persic@childreninart.org For more info on Kwasi Dunyo, www.dunyo.com
DRUM PERFORMANCE: Kwasi Dunyo, Master Drummer from Ghana. Public rehearsal with Sogo. 5:30 -7:30 PM, Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 801 W. University Blvd., Silver Spring, MD. For more info, contact: Louis Persic 301-908-8351 or persic@childreninart.org. For more info on Kwasi Dunyo, www.dunyo.com
Thursday May 5
MUSIC: Strathmore presents Friday Morning Music Club. 11:00 AM in Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda MD. Free. Info: 301-581-5100 www.strathmore.org
LECTURE: "LISA: Observing the Gravitational Wave Universe"-- part of the Eyes on the Sky Lecture Series. 7 PM, NASA Goddard Visitor Center Auditorium, Greenbelt. Free, but reservations required, call 301-286-2893 or visit www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/spacechat .
CONCERT: BSO at Strathmore. Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5. 8:00 PM, Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda MD. Tickets start at $25. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 www.strathmore.org
Friday, May 6
ART: Open House and Drawing/Painting Demonstrations-- Learn more about the school program, meet with teachers, and see this unique art demonstrated. 10AM - 4PM, Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustrations at McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda. Info: 301-962-1470. (Repeated May 7 & 8, 2-4 PM)
CONCERT: BSO at Strathmore presents vocalist Linda Eder . 8:00 PM, Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda MD. $25-$65. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 www.strathmore.org
Saturday, May 7
AUDITION: DC Youth Orchestra Program Auditions-- for placement in the program, to determine eligibility in our six orchestras. Coolidge Senior High School, 6315 5th Street NW, Washington, DC. To schedule, please call Erika Schulte at 202-723-1612 or email erika@dcyop.org .
FAMILY: ''Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Celebration'': Journey to South Asia with storyteller Sudha Bhagwat to discover the mystery and majesty of India. 11 AM Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Free, Call 301-565-7689.
WORKSHOP: "Up in the Air" (Hanging Basket Workshop) offered by Joan O'Rourke, Friends of Brookside Gardens. 9:30-11:30 AM. Fee: $40; registration required. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Adult Workshop, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online.
SHOP: Movie and Music Sale, fundraiser sponsored by the Montgomery Blair PTSA and Future Business Leaders of America--30-65% off all items in all musical categories. 10 AM-9 PM in the Blair High School Gym, 51 University Avenue East, Silver Spring, call 301-649-2800 for information.
FESTIVAL: Community Unity Festival--Family-oriented event: children's activities, international food vendors, basketball tournaments, moonbounce, reading time, information tables, vendors for arts and crafts, perfume, clothing and a lot more. 11 AM - 2 PM. Long Branch Community Center. Free. FUN!!!! For more information, call 301-431-5702.
HEALTH FAIR. Free screenings and education. 11AM - 2PM. The National Museum of Health and Medicine, located at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. and Elder Street, NW, Washington, DC. Admission, parking are free. More information at www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum or call 202-782-2200.
HEALTH SEMINAR: Dr. Timothy Arnott from Lifestyle Center of America gives practical tools on how to live a happier, healthier life. 2 - 4 PM, Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6951 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD. Info: 202-723-4398 or go to www.takomaparksda.org. Also check out www.lifestylecenter.org.
ART: Open House and Drawing/Painting Demonstrations. 2 - 4PM, Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustrations at McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda. Learn more about the school program, meet with teachers, and see this unique art demonstrated. Info: 301-962-1470.
DANCE. Benefit for Montgomery Blair High School's Instrumental Music programs, featuring live swing and waltz music. 7-10PM, Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Ave.. $10 advance tickets, $15 at door. Call Nancy Weil to reserve now: 301-588-1846.
Sunday, May 8
CONCERT: Broadway legend Barbara Cook--in the Music Center on Mother's Day. 2 & 7 PM. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD $20-45, Ticket Office (301) 581-5100. www.strathmore.org
FREE CONCERT: Consensus Gospel Choir from Stockholm, Sweden--performing along with the Celebration Ringers, handbell choir. 5PM, First Baptist Church, 8415 Fenton St., SS. Info: 301-585-5454.
RACE: 1st Annual Soap Box Derby--Sponsored by Takoma Park Boy Scout Troop 33. 1-3PM, Old Town Takoma Park at Tulip and Cedar Avenue. For more info, go to http://bsa-troop33.net/ or call 301-589-5590.
ART: Open House and Drawing/Painting Demonstrations. 2 - 4PM, Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustrations at McCrillis Gardens, 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda. Learn more about the school program, meet with teachers, and see this unique art demonstrated. Info: 301-962-1470.
MUSIC: Master percussionist Luis Garay, presents Sacumba!, a drum performance of world music traditions. Two 1-hour shows at 7 PM and 9 PM, Black Box Theatre, corner of Philadelphia Ave. and Chicago Ave., on the Takoma Park campus of Montgomery College. Tickets: $15 General Admission, $10 for seniors and $5 Montgomery College students and faculty. Call 301-588-4475 for tickets, or purchase on-line at www.classactsarts.org
Sunday, May 8
HEALTH SEMINAR: Dr. Timothy Arnott from Lifestyle Center of America gives practical tools on how to live a happier, healthier life. 1 - 3 PM, Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6951 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD. Info: 202-723-4398 or go to www.takomaparksda.org. Also check out www.lifestylecenter.org.
Monday, May 9
BOOK GROUP: "The Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard - 7:30 PM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Call 301-565-7689.
KIDS: Flower Buds--Stories, crafts and garden walks for children ages 3-5 with a parent. 10:30-11:30AM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton. Fee: $2 per child, per session; registration is required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information or to register online.
LECTURE: Sufi Healing Secrets--For People Who Want Greater Healing. Gregory Lee, Spiritual Healer, Coach, and Acupuncturist. This month's topic: Chronic Aches and Pains? Relief for the Body's Distress. 7 - 8:30 PM, Spectrum Center for Natural Medicine, 8830 Cameron Street, Suite 501, Silver Spring. Free. Call 301.565.2700 x6 for info, or email eelgreg@yahoo.com .
MUSIC: Tanglefoot--full-throttle sound, humor, and songwriting rooted in Canadian traditions. 7:30 PM, Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852. www.tanglefootmusic.com . Tickets: $12 advance/$15 door. Info: 301-754-3611. www.imtfolk.org .
Tuesday, May 10
MEETING: Takoma Park Folk Festival Planning Committee Meeting--all welcome to help produce the 28th annual festival. 7:30PM in the Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. (near Public Works), Takoma Park. Call 301-589-0202 or e-mail info@tpff.org for more information.
BOOK GROUP: White Oak African American Book Group discusses The Full Matilda by David Haynes. 7PM, White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue. Free and open to all. Info: 301-622-2492 or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library.
ART: Gateway Heliport Gallery Grand Opening of Reflections in Stone , a collection of Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe, through August 10 6-9PM, 8001 Kennet St., SS.
For more info and gallery's regular hours: 301-562-1400.
PARENTS: Open House for 7th grade applicants. 7:30-9PM, Friends Community School. 4601 Calvert Road, College Park. Info: 301-699-6086.
Wednesday, May 11
PERFORMANCE: Jump Start with the Arts: The Wild Wild Word Show - Malcolm Dalglish. Sponsored by Class Acts Arts, Inc. 10:30 AM, Silver Spring NurserySchool (located within church at) 10309 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring . $6 per person. Call 301-588-4475.
BUSINESS: GSSCC Networking Breakfast. 7:15 - 9AM. at Holiday Inn Silver Spring, 8777 Georgia Avenue, SS. $20 for members who RSVP by May 9, and $25 at the door; $25 for non-members who RSVP by May 9, and $30 at the door (cash or check only, no credit cards). Call (301) 565-3777 to RSVP.
Thursday, May 12
WORKSHOP: "Walls and Steps - Design and Construction," offered by Scott Scarfone, ASLA, explores the various design opportunities that walls and steps provide as well as examines proper construction techniques. 9:30AM-12:30PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Fee: $35; registration required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online.
KIDS WORKSHOP: Garden Pot Friend--Children ages 7 - 9 assemble a clay pot figurine and planting its hair with Lynn Richard, Children's Horticulturist. 4:00-5:30PM, Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Fee: $18; registration required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information or to register online.
CONCERT: Strathmore presents Annlynn Miller and Ulrich Schmid with the complete works for piano and cello by Beethoven. 7:30 PM (also Friday, 13) at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $26. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100. www.strathmore.org
CONCERT: Strathmore presents Emerson String Quartet, 8:00 PM at Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $25 - $45. Tickets (301) 581-5100. www.strathmore.org
Friday, May 13
LECTURE: "East versus West, Oriental versus Occidental,"--Diane Lewis, Brookside Gardens Staff. 10-11:30 AM. Fee: $5 for non-members; registration required. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton.. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online.
CONCERT: Strathmore presents Annlynn Miller and Ulrich Schmid with the complete works for piano and cello by Beethoven. 7:30 PM at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $26. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100. www.strathmore.org
Saturday, May 14
WRITERS: 26th Writers Conference. 7:30AM - 7:30PM, George Washington Cafritz Conference Center, 800 21 st St., NW, Washington, DC. For detailed info, fees and to register for the conference, please visit www.washwriter.org or call 202-737-9500.
KIDS: Acorn Hill Spring Fair. Activities geared to children 6 and under. Magical marble maze, puppet show, plant sale, bake sale, handcrafted toys; vegetarian and ethnic specialties. 10AM-2PM, Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten and Nursery, 9504 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-2282.
FAMILY: "All-American Day at the Estate".-- Cookout, Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction with many activities for children and adults.1-5PM at Aix La Chapelle, 19000 Darnestown Road, Poolesville. Tickets are $xxx. Info: 301-589-4001 or cricket1415@yahoo.com .
SPEAKER: Sam Smith, Editor of Progressive Review, speaking at monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Green Party. 6 PM, Banning and Low, 3730 Howard Ave., Kensington (on Antique Row). Refreshments. Free. Info: 301-942-1862.
THEATRE: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby --performed by students of Lumina Studio Theatre. Saturday, 5/14 through Tuesday, 5/17 with shows at 6PM each evening, and additional, noontime matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $12 adults / $6 students & seniors over 65--Seating is limited; first come-first served. More info or advance ticket purchase: 301-589-2687 or e-mail tickets@luminastudio.org .
CONCERT: Folk legend Arlo Guthrie--7 PM in the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD. SOLD OUT. Info: (301) 581-5100. www.strathmore.org
AUDITION: DC Youth Orchestra Program Auditions-- for placement in the program, to determine eligibility in our six orchestras. Coolidge Senior High School, 6315 5th Street NW, Washington, DC. To schedule, please call Erika Schulte at 202-723-1612 or email erika@dcyop.org .
ENVIRONMENT: Clean Energy Open House and Native Plant Garden Tour--first home in Maryland/Virginia/DC powered almost entirely by renewable energy and landscaped with native plants. 11-4PM. 7125 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD. NEED PHONE
MUSIC. Kate Campbell performs; 7:30 PM. Saint Mark's Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. Info: 301-530-1735. Also check out: www.katecampbell.com.
Sunday, May 15
AUDITION: DC Youth Orchestra Program Auditions-- for placement in the program, to determine eligibility in our six orchestras. Coolidge Senior High School, 6315 5th Street NW, Washington, DC. To schedule, please call Erika Schulte at 202-723-1612 or email erika@dcyop.org .
TOUR: Shepherd Park Garden Tour. 1-4PM, Shepherd Elementary School, 7800 14th St., NW DC (corner of 14th and Kalmia). Sponsored by Shephard Park Citizens Association (SPCA). Tickets for the self-guided tour may be purchased at school on date of event. $15 for nonmembers and $10 for SPCA members. Eight to ten wonderful gardens in the Shepherd Park, North Portal Estates, and Colonial Village neighborhoods.
BOOK CLUB: Discussion of The Known World by Edward P. Jones. 7:30-8:30 PM, White Oak Library, 1170 New Hampshire. call 301-622-2492.
Monday, May 16
PERFORMANCE: Live Action Storytelling with Leslie Sapp--in Spanish and English for ages 3-93 (focused on elementary age). 7 PM - Takoma Park City Library, xx Philadelphia, 301-891-7259.
MUSIC: Garnet Rogers--featuring his "smooth, dark baritone" and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing,. 7:30 PM, Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852. www.garnetrogers.com . T
PERFORMANCE: Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. 2 PM, Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda MD $10-32. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 or www.strathmore.org. $14 advance/$17 door. Info: 301-754-3611.
Tuesday, May 17
Walking Tour: Explore the Aquatic Gardens--Led by Diane Lewis, Brookside Garden Staff. 1-2:30 PM. Meet at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center entrance located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Fee: $11; registration required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online.
LECTURE: Practical Buddhism. 7-8:15PM at Takoma Park DC Public Library, 416 Cedar St., NW. Please register, space limited. Call 202-331-2122.
MEETING: Friends Of Sligo Creek Program Meeting--discuss conservation landscaping: save water; reduce pesticide use; increase wildlife habitat. 7:15PM, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road. Free Info: 301-585-8891 or www.fosc.org or email: ann.hoffnar@starpower.net .
Wednesday, May 18
BOOK TALK: "Great Fire" by Shirley Hazzard. 2 PM, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Call 240-777-0910.
MUSIC: Mountain Stage NewSong Competition. 20 semi-finalists compete in the program that helped launch careers such as Ani DiFranco's, Ryan Adam's and BareNaked Ladies'. 7:30 PM, at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets are $10. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
Thursday, May 19
GARDENING DEMO: Azalea Pruning-- Offered by Stacy Parsons. 1:00 PM, Azalea Garden, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Call 301-962-1400 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information.
CONCERT: Janis Ian--"Society's Child" to "Billie's Bones" in homage of Billie Holliday, Ian blends unparalleled songwriting with tender voice and masterful guitar work. 7 PM BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive. Germantown, MD. Advance: $25; Day-of-show: $30. Call 301-528-2260 or www.blackrockcenter.org
CONCERT: Post-Classical Ensemble-- third season, the ensemble brings its ''Mexican Revolutionaries'' program to Manson at Strathmore. 7:30 PM, 10701 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda MD. $15-$26 Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 or www.strathmore.org
CONCERT: BSO brings swing music to the Strathmore! 8:00 PM, the Music Center at Strathmore. 8:00 PM, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. Tickets start at $43. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 or www.strathmore.org
Friday, May 20
ART LECTURE: "Conserving Books." 7- 9 PM Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. $10 donation is welcomed to help support PAAC's wide array of community events.
Saturday, May 21
MUSIC: Tommy Makem--Singer, storyteller, actor and bard, ''The Godfather'' of Irish music, has been mesmerizing audiences for more than four decades. 7:30 PM, Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark's Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852. www.tommymakem.com . $18 in advance, $22 at the door. Info: 301-754-3611. www.imtfolk.org .
PERFORMANCE: Showtime at Takoma Theater-- Live programming unsigned, local musical talent 8PM (Doors open at 7:30), Takoma Theater, 4 th and Cedar Streets, Takoma DC. $20 general admission. Order advance tickets by calling 301-589-1170 or purchase at box office after 7:30PM day of show.
Sunday, May 22
SYMPHONY: Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) Philharmonic. 2:30 PM, Strathmore Concert Hall , 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda Tickets $5-12, free under 18, available by calling 301-581-5100. For more info. call: MCYO 301-581-5802.
MUSIC: Walt Michaels and Friends-- virtuoso of hammered dulcimer. Benefiting Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition (MCRC). 7:30 PM, Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Info: 301-754-3611. www.imtfolk.org .
CONCERT: DC Youth Orchestra Program Performance--features this year's concerto competition winners . 4PM, University of District of Columbia Auditorium, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC. Free. Call for Public Access: 202-723-1612.
Tuesday, May 24.
CRAFTS: Knit and crochet--everyone welcome. . Savory, 7 PM. Contact Jennifer 301-587-7174 or Genia at knitgenia@aol.com or www.dcknitting.net
FILM: Screening of Two Dollars and a Dream --about the life of Madame C. J. Walker.
Silver Spring African American Film Circle. 7PM, Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Free and open to all. Info 301-565-7689. Or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library .
Wednesday, May 25
COOKING DEMO: Simply Soups-- Offered by Adrienne Cook, Garden and Cooking Writer, and Danielle Navidi, Caterer 11:30 AM - 1 PM. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Adult Workshop, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Fee: $20; registration required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online. Fee: $20; registration required.
CONCERT: Strathmore presents the Maurice Lyle Trio with swinging jazz standards, pop, Latin and bebop. 7:30 PM in the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD. $10. Ticket Office (301) 581-5100 www.strathmore.org
NETWORK: GSSCC Business After Hours. 5:30 - 7PM.; hosted by Adams National Bank & The World Building at 8121 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Admission: Members free; Non-Members $10 (cash or check only, no credit cards). Call (301) 565-3777 by May 23 to RSVP.
Thursday, May 26
LECTURE: "Designing with Elegant Silvers," by Karen Bussolini, Author & Photographer. 10-11:30 AM. . Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton. Fee: $5 for non-members; registration required Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org . for more information or to register online.
KIDS: Butterfly Flutter By--Children 4-7 learn about butterflies. Program led by Lynn Richard, Brookside Gardens Children's Horticulturist. 4:00-5:30PM, Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton. Fee: $5; registration required. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information or to register online.
Saturday, May 28
HISTORY: Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen--including National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. 1 PM, meet at Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring. $5/person donation. . Call for info: 301-654-3924 (NEW!) or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
Sunday, May 29
HISTORY: Discover Colonial Rockville -- trails, taverns, and the road to war. Afternoon of living history with French + Indian War reenactors, exhibit, walking tours, and kids' activities. Noon - 6 PM, grounds of historic Red Brick Courthouse. 29 Courthouse Square, Rockville. Free, open to the public. Call 301-762-0096. www.peerlessrockville.org
Monday, May 30
HISTORY: Homefront Street Cars-- Recall the role of the transit industry during wartime. Featured film: Kansas City Public Service produced, TEN SECONDS TO GO, as a wartime employee training film. Noon - 5:00 PM, National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD. Free; railway tickets $2-3. 301-384-6088 or www.dctrolley.org.
BOOK CLUB: Discussion of "Jane Austen Book Club"--by Karen Joy Fowler - TIME. Takoma DC Library, 416 Cedar Street NW, 202-576-7252.
Looking Ahead
Scroll below for a sneak preview of local events,
but be sure to check back on the first of the month
for your complete June calendar.
Thursday, June 9
Takoma Park Folk Festival Planning Committee Meeting. 8:00 pm. in the Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. (near Public Works), Takoma Park . TPFF welcomes new input to help produce the 28th annual event for this community celebration. Please call 301-589-0202 or e-mail info@tpff.org for more information.
Monday, June 13
Flower Buds. 10:30-11:30am Fee: $2 per child (adult free); registration required. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information. This once-a-month series will meet the second Monday of every month. We will feature stories, crafts, and garden walks for children ages 3-5 with a parent.
Tuesday, June 21
Takoma Park Folk Festival Planning Committee Meeting. 8:00 pm. in the Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. (near Public Works), Takoma Park . TPFF welcomes new input to help produce the 28th annual event for this community celebration. Please call 301-589-0202 or e-mail info@tpff.org for more information.
Saturday, June 25
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 (NEW!) or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
Thursday, July 7
Takoma Park Folk Festival Planning Committee Meeting. 8:00 pm. in the Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave. (near Public Works), Takoma Park . TPFF welcomes new input to help produce the 28th annual event for this community celebration. Please call 301-589-0202 or e-mail info@tpff.org for more information.
Monday, July 11
Flower Buds. 10:30-11:30am Fee: $2 per child (adult free); registration required. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information. This once-a-month series will meet the second Monday of every month. We will feature stories, crafts, and garden walks for children ages 3-5 with a parent.
Saturday, July 23
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 (NEW!) or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
Monday, August 8
Flower Buds. 10:30-11:30am Fee: $2 per child (adult free); registration required. Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902. Call 301-962-1451 or visit us at www.brooksidegardens.org for more information. This once-a-month series will meet the second Monday of every month. We will feature stories, crafts, and garden walks for children ages 3-5 with a parent.
Saturday, August 27
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
Saturday, September 24
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
Saturday, October 22
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org .
Saturday, November 26
Guided Walking Tour of Enchanted Forest Glen. 1:00 pm. $5/person donation. Tour the National Park Seminary Historic District, a unique collection of international architecture. Meeting site: Linden Lane and Woodstock Ave. parking lot, Silver Spring Call for info: 301-654-3924 or go to www.saveourseminary.org.
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