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Events Calendar

Throughout the year, Montgomery County’s towns, both large and small, offer special events with something for everyone. From the Sugarloaf Craft Festivals which showcase talented craft designers and fine artists to the annual Taste of Bethesda featuring scrumptious samplings from more than 50 restaurants, Montgomery County is a treasure-trove of fun.

Events

May 22, 2012

Drawing with Color

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - Tuesday, May 29, 2012  |  Gaithersburg
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Building on basic drawing skills, this class uses a variety of mediums to bring still-life alive in full color. Explore mediums such as colored pencils, oil pastels and others to…

Building on basic drawing skills, this class uses a variety of mediums to bring still-life alive in full color. Explore mediums such as colored pencils, oil pastels and others to create pieces that reflect light, tone and texture. All skill levels are welcome. Supply list available at the Arts Barn. Ages 14 to Adult.
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presented by Arts Barn

Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-258-6394

Price: $208 to $240

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Pinocchio

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - Sunday, June 3, 2012  |  Glen Echo
10:00 AM to 1:45 PM

Share the trials and tribulations of the little live puppet as he finds, in one adventure after another, that the easy way isnt always the right way. Show times: Thursdays…

Share the trials and tribulations of the little live puppet as he finds, in one adventure after another, that the easy way isnt always the right way. Show times: Thursdays and Fridays at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Wednesdays (May only!) at 11:30 a.m. Recommended: K " Grade 6. Running time: 45 minutes.
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presented by the Puppet Co.

the Puppet Co.
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
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Phone: 301-634-5380

Price: $10.00

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Exhibit: “The Meaning of Hats”

Saturday, March 31, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012  |  Rockville
12 PM to 4 PM

"Form, Function and Symbol: The Meaning of Hats" looks at the reasons we wear hats, in the past and the present, using Montgomery County residents as examples. Different styles, shapes…

"Form, Function and Symbol: The Meaning of Hats" looks at the reasons we wear hats, in the past and the present, using Montgomery County residents as examples. Different styles, shapes and colors of headwear can be used to create and maintain an identity, both personally and as part of a group. In this exhibit, hats of all varieties, as well as photos, tell the story of who we are and who we want to be.
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presented by Montgomery County Historical Society

Montgomery County Historical Society
The Beall-Dawson House
103 W. Montgomery Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
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Phone: 301-340-2825

Price: FREE to $5.00

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A Thing or Two

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012  |  Silver Spring
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Recent intaglio and other works by Ellen Verdon Winkler.

Recent intaglio and other works by Ellen Verdon Winkler.
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presented by Ellen Verdon Winkler

Washington Printmakers Gallery
8230 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Phone: 301-273-3660

Price: FREE

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Discovering Art for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Tuesday, June 5, 2012  |  Gaithersburg
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

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…

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 4 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

Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-258-6394

Price: $52 to $60

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Drama Class - Catriona’s Castle

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Tuesday, June 5, 2012  |  Gaithersburg
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

"Catriona" leads with 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.

"Catriona" leads with 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.
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presented by Arts Barn

Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-258-6394

Price: $52 to $60

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Fresh Off Broadway (Grades 2-5)

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Friday, June 8, 2012  |  Glen Echo
4 PM to 6 PM

This Spring, the kids get to choose! Cast members will select from popular Broadway hits from shows such as Shrek, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Legally Blonde, Hairspray and more and work…

This Spring, the kids get to choose! Cast members will select from popular Broadway hits from shows such as Shrek, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Legally Blonde, Hairspray and more and work as an ensemble to assemble them into a seamless musical revue show, starring themselves!
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presented by Adventure Theatre

Adventure Theatre
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
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Phone: 301-634-2268

Price: $300

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Drama Class - Catriona’s Castle

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Tuesday, June 5, 2012  |  Gaithersburg
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

"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 6-8.

"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 6-8.
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presented by Arts Barn

Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-258-6394

Price: $52 to $60

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Clay Handbuilding for Adults

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012  |  Gaithersburg
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Create unique pottery and sculptural objects using handbuilding techniques. Learn coiling and slab techniques as well as how to create sculptural objects from clay. Suited for both beginner and intermediate…

Create unique pottery and sculptural objects using handbuilding techniques. Learn coiling and slab techniques as well as how to create sculptural objects from clay. Suited for both beginner and intermediate students. A $25 supply fee is due to the instructor the first class. Ages 14 to adult.
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presented by Arts Barn

Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Phone: 301-258-6394

Price: $228 to $263

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