February 2010
photo by Julie Wiatt
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Monday, February 1
CONCERT: Second Annual CLASS OF 88 Show with Jon Carroll, Deanna
Bogart and Bill Starks, sponsored by Institute of Musical Traditions. 7:30 PM.
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, $15/advance; $20/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org or
www.joncarroll.org.
Wednesday, February 3
BOOK GROUP: "Stand the Storm." African-American Book Club. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
Thursday, February 4
THEATRE: Women's Theatre Showcase presents Air-Heart (Mara Neimanis as Amelia Earhart). 8 PM, repeats Feb 5. Ages 9 and up. 8641 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. $8-15. Info: 301-565-2281 or www.roundhousetheatre.org.
JAZZ: The Jazz Vocalists Network. 8 PM. Blair Masion, 7711 Eastern Ave., Takoma Park. $10 cover. Info: 301-588-1688.
Friday, February 5
DANCE: Doug Varone & Dancers present "Alchemy." 8 PM; repeats Feb 6. Kay Theatre, U-Md Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $37; $9/student. Info: Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. Sponsored by Institute of Musical Traditions. Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmoston Dr, Rockville. $20/ad, $25 door. Info: www.footworks.org
THEATRE: "Air-Heart." 8 PM. Round House Theatre. See Feb 4.
Saturday, February 6
DANCE: Doug Varone. 8 PM. Clarice Smith Center. See Feb 5.
DANCE: CrossCurrents Dance Company. 8 PM, repeats Feb 7. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE DC (Brookland Metro). $22/General; $8/students 17 & under. Info: www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Lesole's Dance Project (dances from South Africa). Class Acts Arts Childrens Series. 11 AM. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Montgomery College Performing Arts Center, Burlington at Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $7/adults; $6/seniors & students. Info: www.classactsarts.org.
FESTIVAL: Folklore Society of Greater Washington Mid-Winter Festival. Workshops, music, crafts. Noon-10:30 PM. Takoma ParkMiddle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd., Takoma Park. Full admission: Adults: $14/members; $18/non. Ages 6-12: $6/members, $8/non. Day or Night: Adults: $8/members; $12/non. Child: $4/member; $5/non.). Info: www.fsgw.org.
FUNDRAISER: Choc-a-lot, a wine and chocolate pairing sponsored by Culture Shop and Cedar Crossings Tavern andWine Bar. 3-5 PM. 3431 Cedar St NW. $15/donation supports Main Street Takoma.
OPEN HOUSE: Kittner Studio. Chocolate, cookies and handmade valentine’s gifts. 11 AM-3 PM. 7056 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-8750 or www.kittner.com
Sunday, February 7
CONCERT: Symphony of the Potomac. 3 PM. Figge Theatre, Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike. $15/door, $10/advance; 18 and under free. Info: 800-494-8497 or www.symphonypotomac.org or 301-984-6390.
CONCERT: U-Md School of Music presents "American Voices." 3 PM. Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $30; $9/student. Info: Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: CrossCurrents Dance. 4 PM. Dance Place. See Feb 6.
DANCING: Sundary Afternoon Waltz with Taylor Among the Devils. 3 PM (workshop) followed by social dancing til 6 PM. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $8. Info: 202-239-0230 or 301-634-2222 or www.WaltzTimeDances.org.
Monday, February 8
CONCERT: Vance Gilbert with Maryn Joseph opening. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $15 advance/ $20 door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
Tuesday, February 9
MEETING: Kensington Historical Society general meeting featuring slide show by Roy Sewall, author and photographer of the Potomac River and the C&O canal.
Reception at 7 PM , program at 7:30 PM with business meeting to follow. Kensington Town Hall/Armory, 310 Mitchell St, ground floor. Free. Info: www.tok.gov.
Thursday, February 11
BOOK TALK: Baptism by Fire: Eight Presidents Who Took Office in Times of Crisis by Mark Updegrove. 7 PM. National Archives McGowan Theater, Constitution Ave NW between 7th & 9th (Archives/Navy Memorial Metro). Info: www.archives.gov
PERFORMANCE: Kronos Quartet offer “The Architecture and Daily Life of a Chinese Home” as part of Wu Man Engagement Project. 7 PM. Recital Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Friday, February 12
CONCERT: Phil Wiggins & Friends, sponsored by Folklore Society of Greater Washington. 8 PM. Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St NW DC. Members free; others $15. Info: www.fsgw.org.
THEATRE: Opening night for U-Md’s Hotel Cassiopeia. 8 PM, repeats thru Feb 20. Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $42; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Saturday, February 13
DANCE: Valentine’s Day Dance at Dance Place. 7-11 PM. 3225 8th Street NE DC (Brookland Metro). $10/advance, $15/door; free/17 & under. Benefit for Climate Control Campaign. Info: www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Chinese Lion Dance to celebration lunar new year. 11 AM. Silver Spring Library,8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
FAMILY: President's Day Celebration. Crafts and music, meet historical figures. 11:30-3 PM. Kogod Courtyard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, F & 9th Streets NW, DC (Gallery Place). Free. Info: www.si.edu.
FESTIVAL: Valentine's Gone Lunar. Valentines meets Chinese New Year. 2:30-5:30 PM. Downtown Silver Spring (heated tents!). Info: www.downtownsilverspring.com
FUNDRAISER: Hungry for Music 25th Anniversary Concert with Barry Louis Pollsar and Robbie Schaefer. 2 PM. Recital Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive.Donation: $15. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FUNDRAISER: Celebrate Love at ArtSpring Community Store. Trunk show, wine tasting and live music. 2-5 PM. Proceeds fight pancreatic cancer. Plus support Haiti relief effort with silent auction of handcraft and gift certificates, Feb 6-20. 8519 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Iinfo: www.artspringsilverspring.com.
MUSIC: JazzFest Brawl 2010. 2:30-6 PM. McGintys Public House, downtown Silver Spring. Info: www.tpjazzfest.org.
MUSIC: Mike and Noelle's Valentines Day Warm-up (indie/folk/rock). 8-11 PM. New Deal Café, 113 Centerway Rd, Greenbelt. Free. Info: 301-474-5642.
Sunday, February 14
ART: Artists Talk on Evolve: Works by Art Quest. 4 PM. Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery. 4080-B Howard Ave, Kensington. Info: 301-571-8966 or info@weisserglass.com
CONCERT: Pro Musica Rara (string quartet). 3 PM. Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd (at Route 197), Laurel. $10/members; $15/non-members. RSVP required: 301-377-7817 or www.pgparks.com.
MUSIC: Valentines music all day. 4-9 PM. (optional 4-course dinner, 1-9 PM, $30/person, RSVP). New Deal Café, 113 Centerway Rd, Greenbelt. Free. Info: 301-474-5642.
Monday, February 15
CONCERT: Sam Weisser Deut CD Release with SONiA and Phoebe Hunt. 7:30 PM. Saint Mark, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $15 advance/ $20 door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
FESTIVAL: Discover Strathmore. 11 AM-6 PM. Free open-house festival. (No strollers or pets). Music Center at Strathmore, xxx. Free, no tickets required. Info: www.strathmore.og.
FREE FILM: "Rethink Afghanistan," sponsored by Afghan Women's Fund. 7 PM. Vegan buffet (6:30-7 PM, $13). New Deal Café, 113 Centerway Rd., Greenbelt. Info: justpeacepg@earthlink.net or 301-577-2350.
MUSIC: UM-Music presents Trombone Recital. 8 PM. Recital Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
POETRY: Monthly workshop led by poet laureate Anne Becker. 7:30-9:30 PM. All welcome. Details of new location: annebecker@bodywriting.org. or call 301-270-8037.
Tuesday, Feburary 16
BOOK CLUB: "Speak, Memory" by Vladimir Nabokov. 7:30 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
CIVICS: Ward 6 Night at Takoma Park City Council. Residents invited for reception (7 PM), followed by public hearing to address concerns specific to the Ward. Info: 301-891-7267 or www.takomaparkmd.gov.
DANCING: Mardi Gras Zydeco Dance Party. 7:30 PM (half hour lesson), dancing til 11 PM. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $15. Info301-762-6730 r 301-634-2222 or www.DancingbytheBayou.com.
ENVIRONMENT: FOSC 8th Anniversary Party. 7:30-10 PM. Free food and learn about FOSC activities. Argyle Local Park, Forest Glen Road. Info: www.fosc.org.\
MUSIC: Afro Bop Alliance. 5:30 PM. Recital Hall at U-Md Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Wednesday, February 17
GARDENING: Designing Gardens Using Native Plants sponsored by the Takoma Horticultural Club. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Free. Info: Melanie Isis at 301-585-5707.
Thursday, February 18
DANCE: U-Md Shared Graduate Concert. 8 PM, repeats Feb 19. Dance Theatre at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $20; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
POETRY: Third Thursday Poetry Series Open Reading, hosted by Martin
Fitzpatrick. 7:30 PM. Gallery 3, Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Info: 301-891-7224.
Friday, February 19
ART: Opening Reception for "This is Our Body" – multi-media collaboration of poets and visual artists 5-9 PM. Exhibit runs thru March 29. Takoma Park Community Cener, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: 301-891-7259.
CONCERT: U-Md Wind Orchestra premieres “The Sound of Light.” 8 PM. Concert Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $27; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Saturday, February 20
ASTRONOMY: African Skies. hear creation myths and how at least 40,000 people got their freedom using the Drinking Gourd, the Big Dipper. 7 PM. Montgomery College Planetarium, 7651 Fenton St (between New York & Chicago Aves). Info: http://montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet/
CONCERT: U-Md Choirs “Soaring Voices.” 8 PM. Concert Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $27; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Jason and Friends. 8 PM, repeats Feb 21. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE DC (Brookland Metro). $22/General; $8/students 17 & under. Info: www.danceplace.org.
FAMILY: Come Tell Me a Story, for ages 3-5. Charlotte Blake Anston celebrates Black History Month. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.
KIDS: Silver Screen Book Club for ages 9-14. Roald Dahl. Takoma Park DC Library, 416 Cedar St NW DC. Free. Info: 202-576-7252.
KIDS: Sing-A-Long with Mr. Gabe (preschoolers). 10:30 AM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free, no RSVP. Info: 301-891-7259.
KIDS: Board Game O-Rama, ages 5-8. 1:30-4 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia. Free. RSVP: www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html or 301-891-7259.
LECTURE: Common Pests and Controls for the Vegetable Gardener. 10-11:30 AM. Visitors Center Auditorium, Brookside Gardens. 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Free, no RSVP. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
MUSIC: House Concert of Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance. 7-9 PM. Location given upon RSVP (Takoma DC). $12 cash. Info: Hulaconcert@gmail.com or 202-368-8238.
Sunday, February 21
CONCERT: Si Kahn's Farewell to Grassroots Leadership Tour & CD/book release, with John McCutcheon, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer. .7:30 PM. Saint Mark, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $20/advance; $20/door. (Pre-concert reception, $100). Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imtfolk.org.
CONCERT: Joshua Redman Trio. 6 PM. Concert Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $42; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Jason and Friends. 4 PM. Dance Place. See Feb 20.
DANCING: Sunday Afternoon Waltz with Waverly Station. 3 PM (workshop) followed by social dancing til 6 PM. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $8. Info: 202-239-0230 or 301-634-2222 or www.WaltzTimeDances.org.
NATURE: Rapids Bridge Hike (2 miles for ages 7 and up). 2 PM. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Info: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6070.
Monday, February 22
CONCERT: U-Md Repertoire Orchestra. 8 PM. Concert Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
TWEENS: Banned Books looks at "Grapes of Wrath." 6th grade and up. 7:30 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. RSVP: 301-891-7259 or www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html.
Wednesday, February 24
BOOK TALK: Deborah Nelson discusses "The War Behind Me: Vietnam Veternas Confront the Truth about U.S. War Crimes." Part of U-Maryland Speaking of Books. 4:30 PM. Room 6137, McKeldin Library, U-Maryland campus.
Info: www.lib/umd.edu/MCK/booktalks.html.
CONCERT: U-Md Take Five Series presents The Snark Ensemble’s New Music for Classic Silent Films. 5:30 PM. Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
CONCERT: Solo Violinist Mark O’Connor. 8 PM. Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $37; $9/student. Info: Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
FAMILY: Storyteller Charlotte Blake Anston celebrates Black History Month, for all ages. 7 PM. Silver Spring Libary, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.
Thursday, February 25
CONCERT: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough celebrates Black History Month. 7 PM. Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $15 supports scholarships for black students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
Friday, February 26
LECTURE: Scree Gardening, sponsored by Potomac Valley Rock Garden Society. 10 AM. Visitors Center Auditorium, Brookside Gardens. 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton. Free, no RSVP. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.
Saturday, February 27
CONCERT: Adelphi String Quartet. 8 PM. Recital Hall at Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $37. Free. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Annual Father-Daughter Dance, sponsored by Gril Scout Troop 2086. All ages welcome. 7-10 PM. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave. $12/couple plus $5/additional daughter (includes photo, corsage, refreshments and dancing). Tickets at door. Info: 301-891-21912 or loeb90@comcast.net.
DANCE: Cynthia Oliver & CoCo Dance Theater. 8 PM, repeats Feb 28. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE DC (Brookland Metro). $22/General; $8/students 17 & under. Info: www.danceplace.org.
Sunday, February 28
CONCERT: National Master Chorale. 7 PM. (pre-concert lecture, 6 PM). 4101 Nebraska Ave NW (at Van Ness; Tenleytown Metro). Not suitable for children. $20-30; $10/student balcony. Info: 202-596-8934 or www.nationalmasterchorale.org.
CONCERT: Orlando Consort (Renaissance music). 8 PM. Clarice Smith Center, University at Stadium Drive. $37; $9/student. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
DANCE: Cynthia Oliver & CoCo Dance Theater. 4 PM. Dance Place. See Feb 27.
DANCING: Cajun and Zydeco Dance Party. 7:30 PM (half hour lesson), dancing til 11 PM. Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $15. Info301-762-6730 or 301-634-2222 or www.DancingbytheBayou.com.
FAMILY: Purim Carnival, sponsored by Interfaith Families Project of Greater Washington. Story of Esther, games and crafts, music, book sale and auction. 10 AM-Noon. Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington. Free. Info: 301-270-6337 or www.IFFP.net.
A LOOK AHEAD
Wednesday, March 3
VOLUNTEER: Adult Literacy Tutor, information sessions sponsored by Literacy Council of Montgomery County. After two-part training session, tutors work one-on-one or with small groups at mutually arranged times. 7:30-9 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: info@literacycouncilmcmd.org.
or 301-610-0030.
Saturday, March 6
DANCE: Tiffany Mills. 8 PM, repeats March 7. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street NE DC (Brookland Metro). $22/General; $8/students 17 & under. Info: www.danceplace.org.
Sunday, March 7
DANCE: Tiffany Mills. 4 PM. Dance Place. See March 6.
Tuesday, March 9
BOOK TALK: "Superstition: Belief in the Age of Science," with author Dr. Bob Park. Part of U-Maryland libraries "Speaking of Books" series. 4:30 PM. Room 6137, McKeldin Library. Free. Info: www.lib.umd.edu/MCK/booktalks.html.
Tuesday, March 23
BOOK CLUB: Kickoff to 4-part discussion of "Moby Dick." 7 PM. Continues April 8 & 22 and May 6. Takoma Park Community Center. Info: 301-891-7259.
Saturday, April 10
DANCE: Jane Franklin Dance presents Outside/In. 8 PM (repeats April 11 at 2 PM). Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D Street, NW, Washington DC, Metro: Gallery Place, Archives-Navy Memorial Info: 703-933-1111.
Sunday, April 11
DANCE: Jane Franklin Dance. 2 PM. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. See April 10.
Saturday April 24
FESTIVAL: Maryland Day Open House 2010 at University of Maryland. 400 family-friendly events all free. 10 AM-4 PM. Route 1 and Campus Drive, College Park. Info: mddayhelp@umd.edu.
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