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Welcome to another Partnership newsletter!


This is a relatively short one (relative being the key word, because a quieter week at Glen Echo Park may still be the equivalent of a busy week for some organizations).


Calling all Beatles enthusiasts! Thursday evening's Summer Concert band is Nowhere Men, one of the best Beatles cover bands around! Come to the Bumper Car Pavilion at 7:30pm to sing and dance along to all of your favorites.


Pop into Photoworks this Saturday or Sunday between 1:00pm - 4:00pm for your last chance to see some spectacular, evocative sports photography in the current exhibition, Good Sports, juried by John McDonnell, a former Washinton Post photographer.


Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance a waltz? Sunday evening, join Waltz Time in the Spanish Ballroom for a beginner lesson followed by a social dance with live music!


Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!

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FEATURED

Show Closing: Good Sports

May 31 - July 21 | Sat & Sun 1pm - 4pm | Photoworks


Admire engaging sports photography juried by John McDonnell, retired Washington Post photographer of 45 years. While he worked for nearly every section of the Post during his career, the majority of his work post 1989 was with the sports section. There, he photographed the major pro sports teams, 4 Olympics, plus college and high school games.

Learn More and Zoom >>

UPCOMING

VI-Kings Concert

July 27 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion


The music of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Byrds, Creedence Clearwater, Dylan, Motown, Eagles, Tom Petty Fleetwood Mac, James Brown, The Monkees, and on and on is what The VI-Kings perform. The six members of this band have been together for over 14 years and have a total of 300 years of performing experience in the DC area. The passion they have for the music of their generation is as relevant and vibrant as it was the day this music was released.

Learn More & RSVP >>

SUMMER CONCERTS

Celebrating 15 Years

Thursdays, June 13 - August 22 | 7:30pm


Enjoy live music every Thursday evening in the Bumper Car Pavilion this summer! This week, Nowhere Men will bring everyone's favorite Beatles hits to the Park. Check out our full lineup of ten shows; there's something for everyone!

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SOCIAL DANCE

Our fun and affordable social dances - styles range from folk to blues to contra to waltz to swing to tango and beyond - are open to the public with no prior experience or partner required. 


New dancers are always welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included with admission. Most dances feature live music by renowned local and national bands.

Full Dance Calendar

Featured Dances

Folk Dance

Wednesday, July 17 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion


Intermediate/Advanced Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Open Request Dancing: 8:30pm - 10:00pm


Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Armenia, Croatia, Serbia, and more. Expect great music, fun dances, and nice dancers.

Learn More >>

Waltz Dance

Sunday, July 21 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Spanish Ballroom


Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by Gyrations with Carrie Rose on flute, David Courret-Knight on fiddle, and Liz Donaldson on piano.

Learn More >>

PRIVATE VENUE RENTALS DISCOUNT

Host your next corporate gathering, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday celebration, retirement party, or family reunion at Glen Echo Park!


Any private event rentals scheduled for July or August 2024 that include the Spanish Ballroom and/or Bumper Car Pavilion will receive 10% off the total amount of the rental.

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CLASSES & CAMPS

Glen Echo Park is your go-to place for classes & camps in visual arts, dance, music, and more! We offer a wide array of classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults, as well as camps for children & teens. We also present nature & aquatic life programs for kids.

Full Class Catalog

Featured Classes

Reflections en Plein Air

July 26 - August 16 | Fridays 1o:00am - 12:30pm | Offsite


Enjoy the colors of the summer painting outside! Explore painting water reflections in natural settings and mixing color to create vibrant landscapes. We will paint at various locations in and beyond the Montgomery County area.

Learn More & Register >>

Mastering the Art of Color Mixing Workshop

July 27 - 28 | Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Zoom


Master the art of color mixing in this fun and intensive workshop! Get to know the distinctive personalities of individual oil paint colors while learning about their history!

Learn More & Register >>

Featured Camps

Refabulous Runway Foundations in Fashion Camp (Ages 12-17)

August 5 - 9 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Ballroom Back Room


Unleash your inner fashionista! Create your logo, solidify your style, then up-cycle. From sketchbook to runway, transform existing garments from home and a few supplied by the instructor.

Learn More & Register >>

Dinosaur Day Camp (Ages 8-12)

August 12 - 16 | 8:00am - 12:00pm | the Puppet Co.



Learn about dinosaurs, puppets, and dinosaur puppets! Make your own prehistoric friend and then see DinoRock in Dinosaur Babies to gather ideas of how you would introduce your dinosaur to your family at the show-and-tell at the end of the week!

Learn More & Register >>

EXHIBITIONS & GALLERIES

Popcorn Gallery >>

Healing Artist Collective: Struggling to Be Heard

July 5 - 28 | Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Stone Tower Gallery >>

Camille Kouyoumdjian: Earth Awakened

July 5 - 28 | Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Park View Gallery >>

Barb Siegel: Language and Landscape

July 5 - 28 | Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm

Lauri Hafvenstein: Magic Staircase

In the Arcade Building staircase between Popcorn Gallery and the Puppet Co.

Learn More >>

Art Glass Center >> Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Current Exhibit: Celebrating Spring, ongoing

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery >> Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photoworks >> Saturday 1pm - 4pm | Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Current Exhibit: Good Sports, May 31 - July 21

The Sculpture Studio >> Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 11am - 2pm

or by appointment, nizetteb@gmail.com

SilverWorks Gallery >> Thursday - Sunday 11am - 5pm

Current Exhibit: DC Rooftop Jewelry, ongoing

Stone Tower Studio >> Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm

or by appointment, 301.634.5379

Yellow Barn Gallery >> Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Labor Day Art Show

Call for Entries

Calling all artists! It is once again time to submit entries for the annual Labor Day Art Show. In its 53rd year, the Show features works for sale by artists of every medium and typically sees upwards of 4,000 visitors during its run.


Submissions are due August 5, 2024.

LEARN MORE

THEATER & MORE

The Wizard of Oz

July 4 - August 4 | the Puppet Co.


This award-winning musical production uses the original Denslow design from the books. Using several styles of puppetry, we tell the great American fairy tale written by L. Frank Baum. The story takes place at the 1900s Kansas State Fair, with performers in costumes, guiding the audience down the yellow brick road.

Recommended for ages 4+. Run time approx. 55 minutes.

Purchase Tickets >>

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

June 21 - August 18 | Adventure Theatre


Toddler Trixie and her father bustle through the streets of New York City down the block, through the park, past the school, to the Laundromat. But returning home, Knuffle Bunny is gone, and Trixie cannot tell her father what is wrong.

Recommended for all ages.

Purchase Tickets >>

Tiny Tots

Ongoing | the Puppet Co.


Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theatre doors.

Purchase Tickets >>

THE PUPPET CO.

SUMMER FUNDRAISER

The Puppet Co. is a magical place that brings joy to so many, and it needs your support! To meet a challenge grant from the Jim & Carol Trawick Foundation, they need to raise $30,000 by July 31. These funds will help to ensure the success of the 2025 season and the legacy and future of puppetry at Glen Echo Park.

SUPPORT THE PUPPET CO.

Glen Echo Park Aquarium


Learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment, guaranteeing an in-depth experience for all who visit.


Book a Visit

Timed entry daily between 9am - 5pm

Tickets are $8 per person for all visitors ages 2 & up.

Book a Visit >>


Kids Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00am

Gather in the aquarium to read a few ocean picture books each week! All ages welcome; timed entry is required.

Praline Cafe

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 3pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 7pm

*open for dances and special events beyond these hours*


Stop by Praline - located in the Spanish Ballroom wing closest to the playground - for sandwiches, pastries, snacks, and drinks!

More Information >>

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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.