Events Calendar

Peter and the Wolf is based on Prokofievs popular tale of good versus evil, but the Puppet Co.s version is a new approach, using character dialogue rather than narrative to develop the plot. It starts with an introduction to the themes in the work as well as to musical instruments used to signify each character. It then blends into the story of Peter and his animal friends' attempts to capture wily wolf Old Lupus. Runs Jan. 13 " Feb. 19. Show times: Fridays, 10 and 11:30am; Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am and 1pm Recommended: K"Grade 6. Length: 40 min.
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presented by the Puppet Co.

Welcome to Discover Ellington, a Strathmore festival celebrating America's most prolific composer, Duke Ellington. The festival offers a rare opportunity to get to know Ellington through performances, lectures, and activities. EVENTS INCLUDE: Ellington Standards, Chris Vadala Trio: Feb 3; "The Duke," Multi-Media Lecture: Feb 13; Mostly Ellington, Robert Glasper, piano: Feb 16; Channeling Duke Ellington, Karine Chapdelaine, Bob Sykes: Feb 17; Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings the Ellington American Songbook: Feb 17; Discover Ellington -- Panel Discussion: Feb 18; Big Band Ellington -- Duke Goes Latin: Feb 18; Ellington: A Sacred Concert: Feb 19; Discover Strathmore: Duke Ellington: Feb 20
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presented by Strathmore

ince 2004, The Washington Print Club has joined with the Washington Printmakers Gallery and its nonprofit arm, The Washington Print Foundation, to award an annual Excellence in Printmaking student prize. The aim of this award is to encourage printmaking and the use of traditional, non-digital techniques. This year's juror is Joann Moser, Senior Curator, Smithsonian American Art Museum, as our juror.
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presented by Washington Printmakers Gallery

The Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park presents Park Perspectives, an exhibition exploring artists' connections to the Park through their unique paintings, photographs, and mixed media creations. Saturdays and Sundays, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. An Opening Reception will be held Saturday, February 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit www.glenechopark.org.
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presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture

Photoworks Gallery at Glen Echo Park presents a Documentary Exhibit. Saturdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Sundays & Mondays, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Photoworks is a studio gallery and a teaching facility, located in historic Glen Echo Park, Maryland.
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presented by Photoworks

Discover the wonders of art by exploring a variety of mediums while learning and developing basic drawing skills. Over the course of several sessions, work in pencil, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolor, gouache, and acrylics. Each 5 week session will explore different projects and themes. A $10 supply fee due to instructor at first class. Ages 7-12.
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presented by Arts Barn

In this hip-hop musical, G.Petto is an ingenious designer of computer games who discovers that his new character, P.Nokio, can escape the computer! P.Nokio learns that words and truth are the mightiest weapons of all. Recommended for Ages 4+.
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presented by Imagination Stage

"Catriona" leads the way providing children with a different costume and tale to enact during each class. Drama games and skills are taught in a gentle nonthreatening approach to theatre.
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presented by Arts Barn

"Catriona" leads the way, providing children with a different costume and tale to enact during each class. Drama games and skills are taught in a gentle nonthreatening approach to theatre. ages 3-5 and 6-8
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presented by Arts Barn

This class is designed to increase discovery of creativity while developing artistic skills and personal expression. Students will explore drawing, painting and other media, along with some crafts. A $10 supply fee due to instructor at first class. No class on 2/4. Sessions are 3,4 or 5 weeks in length. Ages 7-11
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presented by Arts Barn