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THIS WEEK

Hey there Jenni,


This Saturday is packed full of fun activities in the Park as we launch Light Up the Holidays, a series of events that enable you to appreciate local art throughout the coming weeks!

  • First, the Holiday Art Show & Sale officially opens this Saturday! Come check out the exhibition in both the Popcorn Gallery and Stone Tower Gallery from 12pm to 6pm, and stick around for an opening reception from 6pm to 8pm
  • And Glen Echo Pottery presents a Winter Outdoor Market from 10am to 4pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion, offering hundreds of handmade ceramic items to browse through
  • Plus, food truck Trippy Tacos will be on site from 11am to 2pm


Also consider joining the Puppet Co. for Witching Hour, an evening of live performances specifically for adults, this Saturday night at 8:00 pm.


Tickets are on sale now for the 40th Annual Christmas Revels! Although not taking place at the Park this year, we hope you will join us in supporting Washington Revels as they perform this December.


Keep scrolling for details on all of these amazing events, social dances, classes, and more. Enjoy!

News

Light Up the Holidays

Come join us under the twinkling lights to browse and buy fine artworks and gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list! We're excited to present a series of events through the New Year.

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Holiday Art Show & Sale

November 19 - January 8

This beloved annual show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with works in glass, ceramics, photography, painting, jewelry, holiday ornaments, and more! Get your holiday shopping done next weekend in our galleries!

Reception: Saturday, Nov 19 | 6pm - 8pm

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Social Dances

Folk Dance

Wednesday, November 16 | 8:00 pm

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Blues Dance

Thursday, November 17 | 8:15 pm

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Contra Dance - Candace Clifford

Contra & Square Dance


Friday, November 18 | 7:30 pm

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Swing Dance

Saturday, November 19 | 8:00 pm

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Waltz Dance

Sunday, November 20 | 2:45 pm

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Tango/Milonga Dance

Sunday, November 20 | 6:30 pm

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Upcoming Classes

Holiday Songs Guitar & Ukulele Workshop

Thursday, Dec 1


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Yoga for All Levels

Sundays, Dec 4 - 26



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Shiny Objects in Colored Pencil

Wednesdays, Dec 7 - 14

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Explore Fall & Winter Classes

Browse the Full Digital Catalog

Exhibitions & Galleries

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Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries


The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture curates and manages three galleries: Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery.

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Popcorn Gallery & Stone Tower Gallery

Holiday Art Show & Sale

November 19, 2022 - January 8, 2023

Hours: Sat & Sun | 12 pm - 6 pm

Thurs & Fri | 12 pm - 4 pm (until Dec 23)

Reception: Sat, Nov 19, 6 pm - 8 pm

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Park View Gallery

Still Life: Reflections of Home

October 15 - December 30, 2022

Hours: Mon - Sat | 10 am - 6 pm

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Yellow Barn Gallery

James Vissari: Woke in Color

Nov 19 - 20 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Reception: Saturday, 4 - 6 pm

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Photoworks Gallery

Bruce Falkinburg: Retrospective

Nov 18, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023

Saturdays 1 - 4 pm & Sundays 1 - 7 pm

Reception: Friday, Nov 18, 7 - 9:30pm

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Glen Echo Pottery Gallery

Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm

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Winter Outdoor Pottery Market

Nov 19 & Dec 3 | 10 am - 4 pm

Bumper Car Pavilion

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Art Glass Center Gallery

Saturdays & Sundays

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Theater & More

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Tiny Tots Shows at the Puppet Co.


Designed for children 2 to 4 years old, Tiny Tots offers a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons.

All Tiny Tots shows feature:

  • 30 min. runtime
  • no dark room
  • no loud noises
  • open theatre doors
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COMING SOON

the Puppet Co. presents

The Nutcracker

Opening November 25th

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the Puppet Co. presents

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Opening December 1st

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Glen Echo Park Aquarium


The Glen Echo Park Aquarium is open by appointment ONLY. Call or text 570-334-8713 or email info@gepaquarium.org to schedule a visit.

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WASHINGTON REVELS PRESENT

40th Annual Christmas Revels

at Lisner Auditorium | Dec 10-11 & 16-18

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COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Federal employees can support the Glen Echo Park Partnership through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). CFC contributions help ensure another great year of classes, social dances, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and more!

Be sure to designate CFC #71123.

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The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland