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Thursday, August 28

1. Capitol Colors presented by Touchstone Gallery , Friday, August 08
2. Anthony Cervino: Anti-Plastic presented by Gallery at Flashpoint , Friday, September 05
3. 3rd Annual Black Docs Film Series - Through The Eyes Of
4. 1984 presented by Catalyst Theater
5. Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance, Drum, Salsa, Rueda Classes and more weekly. presented by Alafia Afro Cuban Dance Company

6. Project 3: Empowered by Artistry presented by Sewall-Belmont House & Museum , Wednesday, June 18
7. Totally Femme presented by Touchstone Gallery , Friday, August 08
8. 8 presented by Randall Scott Gallery , Friday, July 11
9. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Hosts Open House & Opening of Photography Exhibit presented by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop , Saturday, September 06
10. Blue presented by The Textile Museum
11. Washington DC International Arts Expo presented by Lisa Jones and the Collective
12. Third Annual Photography Exhibition, September 2-27, 2008 presented by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
13. One Life: Katherine Hepburn presented by National Portrait Gallery
14. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet presented by US Botanic Garden

15. Dances at Glen Echo Park presented by Glen Echo Park
16. Chorus to Hold Open House for New Singers presented by LGCW
17. 48 Hours for Burma: presented by Simone Jacobson & The Foundation for the People of Burma , Sunday, September 07
18. Open House presented by J. Davis Hobdy, School Director , Saturday, September 06
19. The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet presented by Washington Musica Viva
20. Fall Registration NOW OPEN at Joy of Motion Dance Center! presented by Joy of Motion Dance Center
21. Next presented by CityDance Ensemble
22. Native American Dance Masterclass presented by J. Davis Hobdy, School Director
23. An Evening of Dance presented by South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory
24. Fall Session Classes presented by CityDance Center at Strathmore
25. Open House presented by Washington Studio School
26. Under Surveillance presented by Nevin Kelly Gallery , Thursday, September 18
27. Fall Term at Washington Studio School presented by Washington Studio School

28. Arpas de América - Latin American Harp Festival presented by Teatro de la Luna
29. Chalk4Peace presented by Chalk4Peace
30. Bethesda Artist Market presented by Bethesda A&E District
31. The Music Made Me Do It presented by Jane Franklin Dance
32. Mexican Table presented by Mexican Cultural Institute

1. Capitol Colors presented by Touchstone Gallery Artwork by Dorri Thyden 
Opening Reception: Friday, August 08, 6-8:30pm

when:	August 6-September 6,2008
	Wed-Fri 11am-5pm Sat-Sun 12am-5pm
where:	Touchstone Gallery
	406 7th Street NW 2nd Floor
	Washington
	t: 202.347.2787
cost:	free Admission

The Southwest meets Washington , DC with an explosion of colors. Inspired by the larger than life landscapes and bright colors of the southwest and Mexican culture, Dorri Thyden’s artwork brings together a vibrant spectrum of color into every painting. Believing that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” her paintings are never dark or moody and whether landscapes, still life or abstract, her work is representational with a creative perspective and meant to inspire positive results.

In “Capitol Colors”, which will be exhibited in Annex A, Dorri displays her signature colors through a variety of iconic images of Washington , D.C. Images include colorful representations of Washington ’s most recognizable monuments, as well as creative depictions of political icons. Annex B will showcase paintings with a Latin flare that illustrate some of the rich vibrant cultures of the southwest.

for more info:
Touchstone Gallery
t: 202.347.2787 or touchstonegallery@verizon.net or www.touchstonegallery.com



2. Anthony Cervino: Anti-Plastic presented by Gallery at Flashpoint Opening Reception: Friday, September 05, 6-8pm

when:	September 5 - October 11
	Tuesday-Saturday, 12-6pm
where:	Gallery at Flashpoint
	916 G Street, NW
	Washington, DC 20001
	nearest metro: Gallery Place - Chinatown
	t: 202.315.1310
cost:	free

Anthony Cervino: Anti-Plastic
September 5 – October 11, 2008
Opening reception: Friday, September 5, 6 – 8 p.m.

Cervino transforms the parts taken from toy model kits, in concert with plastic resin and paints, to construct low-relief sculptures on canvas. Situated somewhere between wall sculptures and paintings, these chromatically reductive works are evocative of architectural structures, disaster scenes and abstract landscapes.

for more info:
Cultural Development Corporation
t: 202.315.1305 or http://www.culturaldc.org



3. 3rd Annual Black Docs Film Series - Through The Eyes Of A monthly examination of the development and movement of urban life and culture from different ethnic and cultural perspectives. 

when:	May 8th, June 12th, July 17th, August 14th, September 4th
	7:00pm - 9:00pm
where:	Landmark Theatre's E Street Cinema
	555 11th Street NW
	Washington
cost:	$10 / $15
Tickets: $10 general admission; $15 VIP reserved seating. Tickets are available at the box office or online at http://www.UrbanFilmSeries.com.

Black Docs 2008: Through The Eyes Of

May 8: Black Girls and Social Grouping
· The Souls of Black Girls
· This is Our Club: The History of the Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

June 12: AfroMexico/Indian Heritage and Free Slave Movements
(films below contain English/Spanish subtitles where necessary)
· La Raíz Olvidada (The Forgotten Root)
· De Florida a Coahuila (From Florida to Coahuila)

July 17: African Unity and Bob Marley
· Africa Unite

August 14: Cuban Legends
· Los Zafiros (The Sapphires): Music from the Edge of Time

September 4: Urban and Demographic Change
· The Water Front
· Twilight Becomes Night

for more info:
Next Generation Awareness Foundation
t: 202.409.7240 or Info@NGAF.org or www.UrbanFilmSeries.com



4. 1984 presented by Catalyst Theater Pay-what-you-can Previews 

when:	August 27-30
	8pm
where:	Atlas Performing Arts Center
	1333 H Street, NE
	Washington, DC 20002
cost:	Pay-what-you-can

Pay-what-you-can performances will occur on August 27 - 30, 2008 at 8pm.

Be the first to see Catalyst Theater Company's highly anticipated production of 1984. Catalyst is proud to present George Orwell's classic novel brought to the stage. 1984 is the first show of our 8th season, and the first show in our new home at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.


for more info:
Catalyst Theater
catalysttheater@aol.com or www.catalysttheater.com



5. Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance, Drum, Salsa, Rueda Classes and more weekly. presented by Alafia Afro Cuban Dance Company Taught by master Cuban dancer. Only classes of their kind in DC/MD/VA! 

when:	Ongoing weekly classes
	Class instruction days and times vary.
where:	Alafia Professional Dance Space
	3802 34th Street (Old 'Joe's Movement Emporium')
	Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712
	t: 202.997.4344
cost:	$15 (dance); $20 (drumming)

Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance and Drumming available as well as Salsa, Rueda Dance instruction, and more. Taught by master Cuban dancer and instructor, Oscar Rousseaux. Class instruction days and times vary. Visit the website for more information. ONLY CLASSES OF THEIR KIND IN DC/MD/VA. Come join the family & fun … Alafia!

for more info:
MEA
t: 202.997.4344 or sonurbano@msn.com or myspace.com/alafiadancedrum

6. Project 3: Empowered by Artistry presented by Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Produced in conjunction with Arts for Global Development, Authentic Art Consulting, Girls Gotta Run Foundation and ThickArt Collaborative 
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

when:	June 11, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008
	Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm
where:	Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
	144 Constitution Avenue, NE
	Washington
	t: 202.546.1210 x.23
cost:	free
RSVP in the positive only to rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or call (202) 546-1210, ext. 23.

The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum is proud to welcome a new collaboration of arts organizations dedicated to social justice issues, making a difference, both locally and globally, through individual creativity and fine arts.

The exhibit features work from artists across the globe expressing the strength and power of women.

The exhibit is available for viewing on Saturdays between 11 a.m. - 4 pm from June 14 through August 30th.

The Belmont-Sewall House & Museum celebrates women's progress toward equality--and explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society--through educational programs, tours, exhibits, research and publications.


for more info:
Authentic Art Consulting
t: 202.546.1210 x.23 or rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or www.sewallbelmont.org



7. Totally Femme presented by Touchstone Gallery “Totally Femme” presents fresh, inspiring viewpoints from emerging local women artists featuring Michele Cormier, Teresa Roberts Logan, Paula Lantz, Janathel Shaw, and Dina Volkova. 
Opening Reception: Friday, August 08, 6-8:30pm

when:	August 6-September 6,2008
	Wed-Fri 11am-5pm Sat-Sun 12am-5pm
where:	Touchstone Gallery
	406 7th Street NW 2nd Floor
	Washington
	t: 202.347.2787
cost:	free Admission

“Totally Femme” is a group exhibition representing a variety of artwork from sculpture to collage to painting.

Each artist expresses her own culture, history, values, and styles with a fearless approach to texture, color, shape, and line. The strength, creativity and the beauty that is echoed in the works will certainly captivate the viewer. A delight to experience, it is a show not to miss.

for more info:
Touchstone Gallery
t: 202.347.2787 or touchstonegallery@verizon.net or www.touchstonegallery.com



8. 8 presented by Randall Scott Gallery Reception with the Artist: Friday, July 11, 7PM-9PM

when:	July 11th-September 5th 2008
	11AM-6PM Wed-Sat
where:	Randall Scott Gallery
	1326 14th Street NW
	Washington
	t: 202-332-0806
cost:	None

eight photographers
four 2-person, 2-week exhibitions

Peter Van Agtmael
Alison Brady
Alexandra Catiere
Jessica Dimmock
Kyoko Hamada
Tema Stauffer
Ryoko Suzuki
Shen Wei

for more info:
Randall Scott Gallery
t: 202-332-0806 or randall@randallscottgallery.com or http://www.randallscottgallery.com



9. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Hosts Open House & Opening of Photography Exhibit presented by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop September 6, 2008, to showcase its upcoming fall classes and open its third annual Photography Exhibit 
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 06,

when:	September 6
	1-4 pm Open House & 5-7 pm Photo Exhibit Opening
where:	Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
	545 7th Street, SE
	Washington
	t: 202.547.6839
	f: 202.543.1723
cost:	free

CHAW offers classes for children and adults featuring a multidisciplinary range of topics including ceramics, dance, darkrooom techniques, drumming, watercolor, life drawing, theater, Pilates, and yoga. CHAW also offers early childhood classes and private lessons for adults and children in guitar, piano, recorder, voice, cello, drums, viola and violin. There will be FREE sample classes in drumming with Jensen Kvarnes, hula with Rochelle Mendoza, and ceramics with Tamara DeSilva.

The third annual Photography Exhibit is juried by Bruce McKaig, Chair of CHAW's Photography Department. Previous exhibits have drawn over 200 submissions. This exhibition has invited submissions of all photo-based works, darkroom or digital, any and all images that explore, celebrate, and challenge the act of photography.

for more info:
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
t: 202.547.6839 or www.chaw.org



10. Blue presented by The Textile Museum

when:	April 4-September 18
	Monday through Saturday 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm
where:	The Textile Museum
	2320 S Street, NW
	Washington
	t: 202.667.0441
cost:	free
For further information or images, contact Cyndi Bohlin, Communications & Marketing Manager, at (202) 667-0441, ext. 78 or cbohlin@textilemuseum.org.

BLUE, on view at The Textile Museum April 4 through September 18, 2008, celebrates the creative vision of contemporary textile artists working with natural indigo dyes and explores the history and significance of blue textiles across time and place. The exhibition is a follow-up to the 2007 Textile Museum exhibition RED.

The exhibition features installations by contemporary artists working in Japan, South America and the U.S. as well as 30 historic textiles from around the world – including one of the oldest pair of blue jeans still in existence. Complementing the exhibition is a film by Mary Lance, a work-in-progress of the upcoming documentary Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo, and a wide variety of educational programs.

for more info:
The Textile Museum
t: 202.667.0441 or info@textilemuseum.org or www.textilemuseum.org



11. Washington DC International Arts Expo presented by Lisa Jones and the Collective

when:	September 19-21, 2008
where:	Washington DC Convention Center
	801 Mount Vernon Place NW
	Washington
cost:	varies

The 2nd Annual Washington DC International Arts Expo will feature some of today’s most significant international and nationally acclaimed artists assembled under one roof, along with a host of major galleries and vendors from all across the country.

Friday, September 19, 2008, 6 pm - 10 pm
Be the first to meet the artists. Enjoy special unveilings, live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, silent auctions, raffles and more. Nonprofit beneficiary to be announced.

Saturday, September 20, 2008
* Expo
* Seminar, 1 pm “Art Talk with the Experts”, featuring James Denmark & Paul Goodnight
* Seminar, 5 pm, “Collecting 101”, featuring Paul Jones
* Live Performances

Sunday, September 21, 2008, noon - 6 pm
* Expo
* Seminar, noon, State of the Art World in America, featuring Paul Jones
* Live Performance, 2 pm, Battle of the Gospel Choirs



for more info:
DC Art Expo
t: 202.332.1405 or http://www.washingtondcartsexpo.com/



12. Third Annual Photography Exhibition, September 2-27, 2008 presented by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Open to all photographic processes and works. 

when:	September 2-27, 2008.
where:	Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
	545 7th Street, SE
	Washington
	t: 202.547.6839
	f: 202.543.1723
cost:	$25 to enter, free to visit.

Submit 3 images (slides or jpegs on a CD) by August 15, 2008. Include an image sheet with title, process, date, dimensions, price and contact information (including email). Include a $25 entry fee. Juried by Bruce McCaig, artist and art educator, Chair of the CHAW Photography Department. Mail or deliver entries to CHAW, Photo Entry, 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Cash Awards and the first Antonia Macedo Award for Excellence in Material Photography.

for more info:
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
t: 202.547.6839 or www.chaw.org



13. One Life: Katherine Hepburn presented by National Portrait Gallery

when:	November 2, 2007-October 5, 2008
	11:30 am - 7:00 pm Daily
where:	National Portrait Gallery
	Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium
	Eighth and F streets, N.W
	t: 202.633.8300
cost:	free

“One Life: Katharine Hepburn”
November 2, 2007 through Oct. 5, 2008

The National Portrait Gallery’s One Life gallery will be dedicated to Katharine Hepburn. Born May 12, 1907, Hepburn was a 20th-century icon who carefully constructed and maintained her own myth from her earliest days in the studio system through more than 50 years on stage, screen and television. The exhibition includes her four Oscar statues—the most won by anyone for best actress; images from her life and career; a video kiosk that will play clips from a selection of her films, interviews and television.


for more info:
National Portrait Gallery
t: 202.633.8300 or f: 202.633.8243 or npgnews@si.edu or http://www.npg.si.edu/



14. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet presented by US Botanic Garden Public Art Exhibit Designed to Inspire Action Against Global Warming on Display at United States Botanic Garden 

when:	May 24 - October 12, 2006
	daily 10 am - 5pm
where:	United States Botanic Garden
	245 First Street, S.W.
	Washington
	t: 202.225.8333
cost:	free

This summer, “Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet” will be the featured exhibit in the United States Botanic Garden’s annual “One Planet—Ours!” exhibition focusing on sustainability. Public art with a purpose, Cool Globes will feature more than 35 sculpted globes, each five feet in diameter, designed by local, national and international artists to represent simple solutions people can implement to combat global warming.

for more info:
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
t: 312.573.5463 or coolglobes@jtpr.com or www.coolglobes.org/dc.php

15. Dances at Glen Echo Park presented by Glen Echo Park Various dances and events 

when:	Thursdays through Sundays
where:	Glen Echo Park
	7300 MacArthur Blvd.
	Glen Echo
	t: 301.320.7757
cost:	see website for specific dance costs

Glen Echo hosts swing, folk, salsa, ballroom, milonga, family, cajun / zydeco, and many other types of dances several times a week. For information about our calendar or a specific event please check our website.

for more info:
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc.
t: 301.320.7757 or f: 240.465.2288 or sfield@glenechopark.org or www.glenechopark.org



16. Chorus to Hold Open House for New Singers presented by LGCW The Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, DC (LGCW) will hold an Open House for prospective members at St. Monica's and St. James' ,Tuesday September 2nd at 6:30 -8:30 pm. 

when:	September 2
	6:30 - 8:30 pm
where:	St Monica's and St James'
	222 8th St. NE
	Washington, DC 20002
	nearest metro: Eastern Market
cost:	free

ALL ARE WELCOME. To RSVP, for directions, and for more information, call 202-546-1549, or click on www.lgcw.org. There are no auditions. The LGCW is celebrating 25 years of singing boldly with a commission of Robert Convery, a nine movement cantata called 'Under the Greenwood Tree'. The world premiere will be January 24-25, 2009. Convery's ' Songs of Children' was featured at the opening of the U.S. Holocaust Museum.

for more info:
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
t: 202.547.6839 or www.chaw.org



17. 48 Hours for Burma: presented by Simone Jacobson & The Foundation for the People of Burma an evening of dance and music for the Burmese Cyclone Nargis victims 
48 Hours for Burma dance master classes: Sunday, September 07, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

when:	September 6-7, 2008
where:	The Lansburgh Theatre & CityDance Center at Strathmore
	450 7th Street NW
	Washington, DC 20004-2207
	nearest metro: Gallery Pl./Chinatown
cost:	Performance: $150 general/$125 Shakespeare Theatre
Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the panel discussion.

48 Hours for Burma is a two-day fund raising event for the Burmese Cyclone Nargis victims with Performances (Lansburgh Theatre) and Dance Master Classes (CityDance Center at Strathmore) by the Martha Graham Dance Company, CityDance Ensemble, Battery Dance Company and singer/songwriter, Maya Azucena.

Dates, details and locations:

Saturday, September 6, 2008 | 6:30-9:45 p.m. | Lansburgh Theatre | 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

6:30 p.m. Panel discussion pertaining to the role of the arts in Burma with Artistic Director of Battery Dance Company, Jonathan Hollander, and singer/songwriter, Maya Azucena, Hal Nathan, President of the Foundation for the People of Burma and Gitameit Music Center's founder and pianist, Kit Young.
7:45 p.m.
Performances by the Martha Graham Dance Company, Battery Dance Company, CityDance Ensemble and singer/songwriter, Maya Azucena.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 | 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. | CityDance Center at Strathmore | 5301 Tuckerman Lane |North Bethesda, MD 20852

10:00 a.m. Registration begins
11:00 a.m. Dance workshops begin. Instructors include: Tadej Brdnik, Christopher K. Morgan, Sean Scantlebury and Judy Tin May Thein.

Ticket prices:
$25-Individual dance class for September 7, 2008.
$100-Day pass for workshops on September 7, 2008.
$150-Ticket to performance on September 6, 2008.

**All patrons with a valid ticket stub from the September 6th concert at the Lansburgh Theatre are eligible for a free day pass to any and all master classes on September 7th at CityDance Center at Strathmore.

100% of net proceeds from 48 Hours for Burma will go to the Foundation for the People of Burma. Please visit www.foundationburma.org, www.shakespearetheatre.org or www.citydance.net/burma.cfm for more details or to reserve your tickets today!

for more info:
Foundation for the People of Burma
t: 202.222.5176 or simone.jacobson@gmail.com or www.foundationburma.org



18. Open House presented by J. Davis Hobdy, School Director Celebration of relocation and renaming of South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory to County Dance Conservatory 
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 06,

when:	Saturday, September 6, 2008
	9:30am-1:30pm
where:	County Dance Conservatory
	5941 Deale-Churchton Rd.
	Deale
	t: 410.353.8301
cost:	free

Open house for the public to meet this year's faculty and sample classes in ballet, Feldenkrais, jazz, tap and tumbling as well as watch a preview of this season's upcoming performance works presented by both the school's junior and senior dance companies.

for more info:
South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory
t: 410.353.8301 or davis_hobdy@piecesdance.com or www.piecesdance.com



19. The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet presented by Washington Musica Viva

when:	September 15
	7:30 pm
where:	The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum
	10001 Old Georgetown Rd
	Bethesda MD 20814, MD 20814
	t: 301.897.1518
cost:	$15/$20
Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Send check to WMV, 9925 Dickens Ave, Bethesda MD 20814. Children 12 and under free accompanied by parent. Call 301-493-5729 for further information.

Washington Musica Viva presents: “The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet” from New York City, with pianist Carl Banner.

Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:30 pm at The Dennis & Phillip Ratner Museum, 10001 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda MD 20814.

Program:
WA Mozart – Quintet for piano and winds, K. 452 (arranged for piano and saxophone quartet by Charley Gerard)
Germaine Tailleferre – Serenade in A minor for saxophone quartet and piano
Alec Wilder – Saxophone Quartet
Charley Gerard – Quintet for Carl and Saxes (world premiere)



for more info:
Washington Musica Viva
t: 301.493.5729 or dcmusicaviva@verizon.net or www.dcmusicaviva.org



20. Fall Registration NOW OPEN at Joy of Motion Dance Center! presented by Joy of Motion Dance Center  

when:	August 15 - September 21 2008
where:	Four Convenient Metrobus/rail Locations
cost:	various drop-in rates and enrollment tuitions

Joy of Motion Dance Center, recipient of the D.C. Mayor’s Art Award for Excellence in Service to the Arts, is known for it outstanding dedication to dance education for people of all walks of life.

Find your groove in your favorite dance class this fall at Joy of Motion Dance Center. There are 100’s of Drop-In and Enrollment classes to choose from!

Learn a new step through JOMDC’s fun Intro to Dance Series for the new dancer, or take your next step in the Beginner Series to build stamina, technique and more! Let your star shine in JOMDC’s exciting Performance Classes! Experience the thrill of performing in veil dancing, hula, 80’s Hip Hop Pop and MORE!

Voted “Best Studio for Kids” by Bethesda Magazine, there are many fun and exciting opportunities for youth to experience the joy of dance. With a diverse curriculum of class offerings from Flamenco, Pilates, Middle Eastern, and MORE, kids will gain confidence, learn life lessons, and build friendships all through dance.

Whether you want to learn a new step, refine your technique, or discover the performer, let the dancer in you shine this Fall with Joy of Motion Dance Center ¬where “Dance is for everyone”!

for more info:
Joy of Motion Dance Center
t: 202.333.6801 x.14 or ralvarez@joyofmotion.org or www.joyofmotion.org



21. Next presented by CityDance Ensemble Join us at the opening of our 2008-2009 Season! 

when:	Saturday, October 18, 2008
	7:30pm
where:	Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater
	Washington, DC, DC 20566
	nearest metro: Foggy Bottom/GW
	t: 202.467.4600
cost:	$55, $38, $20

CityDance takes a look at what's next in dance with a collection of works by today's up-and-coming choreographers. Showcasing their fresh perspective and creative voice, Christopher K. Morgan, Kate Weare, Austin McCormick, and Jason Hartley promise to unfold new vision and an inside glimpse at the future of contemporary dance.

For more information and to buy tickets, please contact the Kennedy Center Box Office at 202.467.4600 or visit our website.

for more info:
City Dance Ensemble




22. Native American Dance Masterclass presented by J. Davis Hobdy, School Director Celebrating Native American History Month 

when:	Wednesday, November 5, 2008
	7:00-9:00pm
where:	County Dance Conservatory
	5941 Deale-Churchton Rd.
	Deale
	t: 410.353.8301
cost:	$10
reservations made in advance at County Dance Conservatory as space is limited.

two hour masterclass/seminar for ages 7-12 focusing on a range of Native Dance styles from traditional to fancy and jingle for men and women taught by Keith Colston, a member of the Tuscarora-Lumbee.

for more info:
South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory
t: 410.353.8301 or davis_hobdy@piecesdance.com or www.piecesdance.com



23. An Evening of Dance presented by South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory dance concert featuring ballet, jazz and modern works 

when:	Saturday, December 13, 2008
	8:00pm
where:	Southern High School
	4400 Solomons Island Road
	Harwood, MD 20776
	t: 410.353.8301
cost:	$10
advance reservations encouraged and tickets may be purchased in advance at 5941 Deale-Churchton Rd. during business hours.

Dance production presented by PIECES and County Dance Conservatory featuring 'Hansel and Gretel' and Excerpts from Nutcracker Act II. also on teh evening's program are jazz and modern works choreographed by J. Davis Hobdy.

for more info:
South Anne Arundel County Dance Conservatory
t: 410.353.8301 or davis_hobdy@piecesdance.com or www.piecesdance.com



24. Fall Session Classes presented by CityDance Center at Strathmore Classes begin September 15th! Register now! 

when:	September 15, 2008
where:	The Music Center at Strathmore
	5301 Tuckerman Lane
	North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
	nearest metro: Red Line to Grosvenor
	t: 301.581.5204
	f: 301.581.5202
cost:	n/a

CityDance offers a variety of classes for children, youth, and adults, plus a pre-professional training program for ages 12-19. Visit our center today and try a class for free! Register today by calling 301.581.5204 or visit our web site.

We hope to see you soon!

for more info:
City Dance Ensemble
t: 202.347.3909 or f: 202.833.2686 or info@citydance.net or www.citydance.net



25. Open House presented by Washington Studio School Washington Studio School Fall Semester 

when:	September 7
	10 am to 12 pm
where:	Washington Studio School
	2129 S Street, NW
	Washington DC 20008
	nearest metro: Dupont Circle
	t: 202.234.3030
	f: 202.234.1088
cost:	free, open to the public

Sunday, September 7, Washington studio school invites you to meet the Fall Faculty; register for classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture; and participate in a free figure drawing class. Registration is currently ongoing. Please visit us on the web at www.washingtonstudioshool.org, call 202-234-3030, or email: admin@washingtonstudioschool.org.

for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or f: 202.234.1088 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org



26. Under Surveillance presented by Nevin Kelly Gallery Curated by Ellyn Weiss and Sondra N. Arkin 
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 18, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

when:	September 17 - October 8, 2008
	Wed & Sun: noon to 6pm; Thurs-Sat: noon to 8pm; Closed Mon & Tues
where:	Nevin Kelly Gallery
	1517 U Street, NW
	Washington
	t: 202.232.3464
	f: 202.232.3465
cost:	free

Featuring the work of Sondra N. Arkin, Scott G. Brooks, Groover Cleveland, Richard Dana, Anna U. Davis, Aziza Claudia Gibson-Hunter, Rosemary Luckett, Elizabeth Morisette, Ann Stoddard, Tim Tate, Ruth Trevarrow, and Ellyn Weiss reflecting the artist's concerns over the technology and the license now given both to the government and private corporations to watch and listen to us.

for more info:
Nevin Kelly Gallery
t: 202.232.3464 or f: 202.232.3465 or info@nevinkellygallery.com or www.nevinkellygallery.com and nevinkellygallery.blogspot.com



27. Fall Term at Washington Studio School presented by Washington Studio School

when:	September 14 - December 13
	10 am - 10 pm
where:	Washington Studio School
	2129 S St, NW
	Washington, DC, DC 20008
	nearest metro: Dupont Circle
	t: 202.234.3030
	f: 202.234.1088
cost:	varies per class

On Sunday, September 14, Washington Studio School begins a 12 week, Fall Term. Classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture are offered no less than three hours per week; morning, afternoon, and evening. WSS also offers limited Scholarships, work-study opportunity, Certificate Program, Alumni Association, special events and exhibitions. Registration is currently in progress. Please register early to ensure placement.


for more info:
Washington Studio School
t: 202.234.3030 or f: 202.234.1088 or admin@washingtonstudioschool.org or www.washingtonstudioschool.org

28. Arpas de América - Latin American Harp Festival presented by Teatro de la Luna Come hear the strings of the Americas vibrate to the virtuosity of these brilliant harpists. Two unforgettable nights! 

when:	September 12 & 13
	7:30 pm
where:	Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre
	1611 North Kent Street 'LL' Level
	Arlington, VA 22209, VA 22209
	nearest metro: Rosslyn
cost:	$30; $25 (Students/Seniors)

TEATRO DE LA LUNA takes great delight in presenting three master interpreters of the Latin American harp.

EDUARDO BATANCOURT was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He began his harp study at the Bigott Foundation and continued at the José Ángel Lamas National Conservatory and the José Reina Music School. He has traveled extensively, in and out of Venezuela, where he has performed in a number of festivals and has played alongside several renowned artists in live concerts and recordings.

EDMAR CASTAÑEDA, harpist, band leader and composer, was born in Bogotá, Colombia where he started playing the Colombian harp at age thirteen. His unique style, combining Latin jazz with traditional Colombian music, has earned him a firm place in the international jazz scene. By transforming the harp into a lead instrument, producing cross-rhythms like a drummer, smashing chordal flourishes like a flamenco guitarist and collating bebop and Colombian music, he is practically a world unto himself.

MARIANO GONZÁLEZ. Born and raised as a cowboy in Buena Vista, Paraguay, Mr. González grew up in a family of harpists. At 5, he began playing under the tutelage of his father and grandfather. A world class performer, he is an extraordinary harpist, composer, and harp maker. He has mesmerized audiences around the world with solo performances in many prestigious concert halls.


for more info:
Teatro De La Luna
t: 703.548.3092 or f: 202.291.2357 or info@teatrodelaluna.org or www.teatrodelaluna.org



29. Chalk4Peace presented by Chalk4Peace Global Arts Events for Children of All Ages 
 

when:	September 14 - September 21, 2008
where:	various
	t: 703.585.6458
cost:	free

In September, Children of all ages all over the world will be creating sidewalk chalk drawings of peace in a non partisan event to promote arts in communities and promote peaceful expressions. To find out where the chalking is happening in your area, how to host your own event, volunteer, or to make a donation, please visit the website:www.chalk4peace.org, or contact Marielle Mariano, the DC/VA/MD Coordinator for Chalk4Peace marielle@artistmarielle.com.


for more info:
Marielle Mariano, artist
t: 703.585.6458 or f: 703.585.6458 or marielle@artistmarielle.com or www.artistmarielle.com



30. Bethesda Artist Market presented by Bethesda A&E District Enjoy Fine Art and Fine Craft 

when:	June 14, July 12, September 13 and October11, 2008
	10am-5pm
where:	Bethesda Urban Partnership
	7700 Old Geogetown Road
	Bethesda
	t: 301.215.6660 x.17
	f: 301.215.6664
cost:	free

Enjoy the Bethesda Artist Market for fine Art and fine Craft from nearly 30 local and regional artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The market will be held at the Bethesda Place Plaza, which is located on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Woodmont Avenue. Photography, jewelry, painting, glass and more will be exhibited at this outdoor market. Live entertainment will also be provided throughout the day.

for more info:
Bethesda Urban Partnership
t: 301.215.6660 x.17 or f: 301.215.6664 or Cmeyers@bethesda.org or www.bethesda.org



31. The Music Made Me Do It presented by Jane Franklin Dance Call for Musicians 

when:	Nov 6 at 10:30 am and Nov 8 at 8 pm
where:	TJ Community Theater
	125 South Old Glebe Rd
	Arlington, VA
	nearest metro: Ballston Mall to 10B BUS towards HUNTING TOWERS
cost:	Stipend may be available

Music and Dance Collaboration

Have you ever wanted to collaborate with dancers for live performance? We are looking for a variety of music; instrumental, rap, poetry, classical, electronic, rock & roll, for live performance at our fall production, The Music Made Me Do It at TJ Community Theater in Arlington, VA on Nov 8.

Submissions are being accepted between now and September 12, 2008. Please provide a 3-15 minute sample of music, new or completed, CD by mail to Jane Franklin Dance, 3700 South Four Mile Run Dr. Arlington, VA 22206 or by sending an mpg file to info@janefranklin.com. Include your contact information. A performance stipend is available.


for more info:
Jane Franklin Dance
t: 703.212.7680 or info@janefranklin.com or www.janefranklin.com



32. Mexican Table presented by Mexican Cultural Institute Cooking demonstrations and tasting dinners 

when:	September 11 2008, December 11 2008
	6:30pm
where:	Mexican Cultural Institute
	2829 16th Street, NW
	Washington, District of Columbia 20009
	nearest metro: Columbia Heights (Green Line)
	t: 202.272.1628
cost:	$75/$70 members
You can register via paypal by logging into www.instituteofmexicodc.org or Send a check with the dates of the classes you wish to attend to 2829 16th st NW, Washington DC 20009 Any questions write to food@instituteofmexicodc.org

The Mexican Cultural Instiutute offers cooking demonstrations and tasting dinners. Each one focuses on a specific Mexican region and holiday. After the cooking demonstration you will be served a sumptuous buffet dinner accompanied by wine, beer, coffee and freshly flavored waters. You will take home a batch of practical recipes and some Mexican ingredients to begin cooking at home.

for more info:
Mexican Cultural Institute
t: 202.728.1629 or food@instituteofmexicodc.org or www.instituteofmexicodc.org

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