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Saul Lilienstein returns to Levine to present an 8-part series on the music, people, and lore of the iconic city or Vienna. Session 1: The Congress of Vienna: Beethoven and Schubert c. 1815 - October 3, 2018- Music will include Beethoven's Symphony #7 and Archduke Trio, Schubert's early songs. Session 2: Beethoven's Final Years - […]
A special exhibition at Hillwood unveils new discoveries relating to its own collection of Fabergé imperial Easter eggs and other famed works. This lecture series will offer interest and insight into the storied firm. The Firm of Fabergé: Business, Clients, and Collectors - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood’s chief curator, will explore […]
Calvert Woodley will host a "Staff Selections" wine tasting at UDC. Buy tickets at learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calvert-woodleys-2018-fall-catalog-staff-selections-tasting-tickets-49736587472
In partnership with the National Committee on U.S. – China Relations, the Whittle School & Studios (opening at at 4000 Connecticut Avenue in Fall 2019) will host a Town Hall […]
ADVANTAGES OF ACCESSORY APARTMENTS & HOW TO ADD ONE Thursday, October 11 6:30 - 8 p.m. Cleveland Park Library 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW Ward3Vision and the Coalition for Smarter Growth invite you to a panel discussion to learn more about accessory apartments, a term used to refer to English basements, granny flats, garage apartments, and […]
Levine's monthly jazz and blues jams are a great opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to experience jazz from the inside. In a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will get a chance to play and improvise on a couple well-known jazz standards. In addition to facilitating the […]
Learn how to create an elegant hand-tied bouquet of fall blooms from the floral and event décor designer at Hillwood. Register and learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/hand-tied-bouquets
Join Rock Creek Conservancy for a special celebration and stewardship activity in Broad Branch, the site of our 2017 restoration effort to introduce more native plant species to the area. […]
Step back in time for the Heritage Day festival at historic Peirce Mill in Rock Creek Park. A blacksmith, carpenter, bluegrass music, cider press, and corn sheller will round out the demonstrations for Heritage Day. And we’ll have hands-on children’s crafts. A food truck will provide lunch options for hungry millers. The waterwheel will be […]
The Murch Elementary Fall Fair is part carnival, part fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Murch Home and School Association. Saturday, October 13 from 12–4 Rain Date: Saturday, October 20 More info: https://murchschool.org/hsa/fall-fair/ Games and activities include: Double Shot basketball game, musical chairs (with cake prize!) the famous used book sale, hair coloring and body art […]
Celebrate our canine friends at Van Ness Main Street's 2nd annual Barks & Brews fest. Enjoy unlimited unlimited craft beer, giveaways for your dog, live music and local food trucks. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets include access to the event and complimentary beverages for its duration. All proceeds benefit Van […]
The Ward 3 - Wilson Education Network presents a Candidate Forum for the Ward 3 Representative for the State Board of Education. Candidates Dora Currea and Ruth Wattenberg have both […]
World percussionist, composer and educator Tom Teasley presents a program describing, combining and demonstrating a variety of rhythmic concepts from different cultures on his unique “hybrid kit,” which is a drumset adaptation with instruments from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and the Middle East. Learn more at http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
DC Jazz: Stories of Jazz Music in Washington, DC by editors Maurice Jackson and Blair A. Ruble presents a collection of original and fascinating stories about the DC Jazz scene throughout its history, including a chapter on the contributions of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). Join UDC-TV’s Cheryl L. Hawkins, chapter contributor […]
Free yourselves of obsolete electronics and more at Hearst Elementary’s annual e-cycle. Details at hearstes.org. – Drop off your unused or broken electronics or metal objects for recycling – Document Shred: shred sensitive documents Activities in past years have included: – Bike Swap: donate, swap or pick up for a donation a child or adult […]