Harmony Hall Brochure, 2019-2020

HARMONY HALL Arts Center

concerts | exhibitions | events 2019– 2020 SEASON

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

Many thanks for your support of our arts programs from the staff at Harmony Hall Arts Center.

ABOUT THE HARMONY HALL ARTS CENTER The center is a multifaceted arts facility that also offers rental opportunities to a variety of arts and non-arts organizations, groups, and individuals. Only the programs and events advertised in this brochure and displaying the M-NCPPC logo are endorsed by Harmony Hall Arts Center. All programs and events in rented spaces are the sole responsibility of the renting entity.

GALLERY HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 am–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 pm, Sunday 10 am–2 pm BOX OFFICE HOURS: The box office and will call are open one hour prior to the start of the program.

PLEASE NOTE: Prince George’s County Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any activity announced in this brochure.

TICKET INFORMATION: All ticket sales are final; no exchanges or refunds are permitted. Unpaid reservations for tickets are not accepted, and performances are subject to change. Tickets are sold as reserved, numbered seats. Tickets may be purchased online at arts.pgparks.com or in person from the arts office during the following hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–8 pm; Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.

ADA accommodations must be requested at time of ticket purchase.

TRANSPORTATION: Harmony Hall Arts Center is located in southern Prince George’s County within the Broad Creek Historic District, just off Indian Head Highway. Limited public transportation is available.

DIRECTIONS: From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 3A (Indian Head Highway) South. Follow Indian Head Highway (Route 210) South for about four miles and make a right onto Fort Washington Road. Make the next right turn onto Livingston Road. The center is on the left.

PARKING: Parking is available in the front and to the south of the center.

Overflow parking is available behind the building.

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WELCOME! Dear Patron of the Arts, During this 30th anniversary season, we are so excited to present to you our schedule of unforgettable performances. Our concerts and afternoon tea performances will engage and energize the diverse and refined music connoisseurs of our communities. The spectacular offering of interesting classes, exhibitions, workshops, and other events are sure to please everyone.

Check in with us from time to time, as we may add even more exciting programs to the season. Please provide your e-mail address to sign up for exclusive program and event information.

Please be our guest for Harmony Hall Arts Center’s 2019-2020 season.

Harmony Hall Arts Center welcomes aspiring creators and appreciators of art!

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30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020, 7-10 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020, 1-4 PM

30Th Anniversary Event: Harmony

30Th Anniversary Event: Youth in Harmony

Vibrations Cocktail Party

Family Fun

This event is a musical and artistic celebration of our audiences as we culminate our 30th year of presenting wonderful arts opportunities.

Enjoy lively entertainment, meet visual artists, and enjoy delectable appetizers and beverages.

Party down with our youngest citizens and us!

Participate in art activities by Arts on a Roll; be delighted by balloon artistry and face painting; check out the Park Police Batmobile and Fire Department fire truck. Hot dogs, chips, and beverages are all on the menu, along with a special surprise!

All ages; FREE

All ages; FREE

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020, 11 AM-1 PM

30Th Anniversary Event: Harmony Hallers Celebration Showcase Join us as our senior citizens rejoice and recruit new members for our Harmony Hall Arts Center family. There will be singing, dancing, artmaking, light refreshments, and plenty of fun while we share decades of memories with the community.

All ages; FREE

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CONCERTS

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Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark

Ray, Goodman & Brown

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019, 8 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019, 8 PM

A Night of Blues

Ray, Goodman & Brown

BRENCORE Entertainment presents “A Night of Blues” featuring the music of legendary artists such as Bobby Blue Bland (“Let the Good Times Roll”), B.B. King (“Thrill Is Gone”), Ray Charles (“I Got a Woman”), Etta James (“At Last”), and more. Coming to the stage will be the legend himself, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, and his band, who have won numerous blues festivals competitions around the country.

Swamp Dog is known for playing his harmonica and for his vocals; he will truly honor these great artists on stage.

All ages Tickets: $25/person (general admission); $20/seniors & students

Previously known as “The Moments,” Ray, Goodman & Brown is known as one of the most soulful R&B groups of the ’70s. “Love on a Two-Way Street,” “Sexy Mama,” and “Look at Me (I’m in Love)” were their greatest successes.

In 1979, they changed their name to Ray, Goodman & Brown. Their legacy continues with current members Kevin “Ray” Owens (longtime back-up singer for the legendary Luther Vandross), Larry Winfree and original member Billy Brown. They are one of the most soughtafter groups on the ever-popular ’70s Soul Tour.

All ages Tickets: $45/person (general admission); $40/seniors & students

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019, 8 PM

Greg Blackmon and Dunamis Greg Blackmon and Dunamis is one of D.C.’s newest and freshest recording artists to the gospel music community. The group has been blessed with such accomplishments as being nominated for the DMV Award for Best Traditional Gospel Group (2013), DC Regional Winner—Allstate Gospel Superfest (2015), and “I Commit My Life” single release and music video (2018).

All ages; FREE

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Not.Alone

Secret Society

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020, 8 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020, 8 PM

Not.Alone & Xactli Xperience

Secret Society

Is Not.Alone a band? A collective? A set of musical brothers? This trio of genre-splicing creatives from the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) consists of multi-instrumentalist DAETA, singer Marc Amour, and rapper Nomad the Native. Not.Alone pulls inspiration from jazz, hip-hop, and soul music to create a musical chimera that moves as freely on stage as it does on wax. The group has performed all around the DMV, playing at Songbyrd Music House, Velvet Lounge, Funk Parade, and The Black. They aim to spread the message “that you are not alone,” empowering listeners through relatable stories of enduring personal struggle, managing insecurity, and overcoming conflict to become greater people.

Xactli Xperience, a hip-hop, R&B, jazz, funk, rock ‘n’ roll, folk music, and duo culminated their sound in the DMV. Founding members Devin Robinson (Patrick-Jerome) and Samoris Hall (EZ Gustow) met in the halls of Howard University’s School of Music. After pairing up, they set out to gather a team of producers and engineers to best express their sound. Xactli Xperience plays what they love so that they love what they play. Listen in and enjoy the experience.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

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Formed in 2008, Secret Society was created to bring the live band sound back to today’s heavily computerized music market. The Society is that breath of fresh air that most aficionados have been searching for; their repertoire is deep and full of history, tradition, and diversity. The combination of talent, experience, and a full host of influences stemming from the seeds of Johnny Coltrane to The Police and others gives the band their unique sound and identity. To assign a genre to this group would be difficult considering the intermixing of music displayed. “Feel Good Music” defines exactly what it is that they offer.

They’ve been featured in several magazines, including Prince George’s Suite and Magazine 33 Virginia, as “one of the hottest bands in the region!”

All ages Tickets: $25/person (general admission); $20/seniors & students

Soul Generation

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020, 8 PM

Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins is the perfect blend of soulful and sensuous R&B music past, present, and future. With a rich and lavish history in the industry, this multi-talented group could most assuredly be compared to a diamond: superb, dazzling, and brilliant. Led by their chart-busting hits “Body & Soul” and “Million Dollars,” the group blends the vocal talents of Cliff Perkins, Veda LaRue, and Donald Taylor to bring to life the best that R&B has to offer. Sit back, relax, and let Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins take you for a stroll down memory lane.

All ages Tickets: $40/person (general admission); $35/seniors & students

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020, 8 PM

Feelin’ The Funk Band True to its name, Feelin’ The Funk Band has become the hottest ’70s funk band to hit the scene in years. Under the direction of “The Maestro,” Keith “Showtime” Busey, 10 of the DMV’s finest, funkiest, and talented musicians came together to create “Feelin’ The Funk Band.” The band members dedicated themselves to bringing back the funk of the ’70s when “boom boxes” were blasting the music of groups like Brass Construction, Mandrill, Parliament Funkadelic, Slave, ConFunkShun, Cameo, and many others. So, put on your bush wig and beads and come out and enjoy some “serious” funk with the Feelin’ The Funk Band!

All ages Tickets: $30/person (general admission); $25/seniors & students Feelin’ The Funk Band

Soul Generation Featuring Cliff Perkins

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The Persuaders

Black Ivory

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020, 8 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020, 8 PM

The Persuaders

Black Ivory

Internationally known for their multimillion sellers “It’s a Thin Line Between Love and Hate,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Love Gonna Pack Up and Walk Out on You,” and many more hits, The Persuaders are still touring and mesmerizing audiences around the world with their unique show. The group originated out of the Bronx, New York, almost 50 years ago with its members emerging from the best of the top local vocal groups. Current members now consist of Vince Ballard, Sylvester “Jaye” Jones, Tmarvin Williams, and Keith “Soul” Simmons. The Persuaders remain a staple on the Soul ’70s Tour throughout the country.

Black Ivory became one of the popular singing groups of the 1970s. Founded in Harlem, New York, the group soared the charts with such hits as “Don’t Turn Around,” “You and I,” “I’ll Find a Way (I’m the Loneliest Man in Town), and “Time Is Love.” Original members Leroy Burgess, Stuart Bascombe, and Russell Patterson remain today as Black Ivory. Celebrating 50 years together, the group is called The Heart Throbs of Harlem.

All ages Tickets: $45/person (general admission); $40/seniors & students

All ages Tickets: $40/person (general admission): $35/seniors & students

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020, 8 PM

Tribute to Lionel Richie & The Commodores BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band is a tremendously talented 8-to 14-piece musical anomaly from Washington, D.C., composed of music dynamos that bring a depth, richness, and appreciation to all audiences. BRENCORE ALLSTARS will take you on a musical journey over time with hit after hit from Lionel Richie and the Commodores. Groove with the timeless songs that will keep you jammin’. Invite some friends to make sure you have a great time.

All ages Tickets: $25/person (general admission); $20/seniors & students

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Blue Magic

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020, 8 PM

Blue Magic

All ages Tickets: $45/person (general admission); $40/seniors & students

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2020, 8 PM

Remembering the Queen of Soul: A Tribute to the Music of Aretha Franklin BRENCORE Entertainment artist Ameya Taylor will perform the music of Aretha Franklin.

Aretha was both a 20th and 21st century musical and cultural icon known around the world. The reigning and undisputed “Queen of Soul” created an amazing legacy that spans an incredible six decades from her first recording as a teenage gospel star. Her music touched our hearts and souls over the years. Spread the word as we pay tribute to the Queen of Soul.

All ages Tickets: $35/person (general admission); $30 seniors & students Ameya Taylor

Blue Magic is an R&B vocal group formed in Philadelphia and signed to Atco Records in 1973. The group specializes in dreamy ballads and choreographed stage moves. The group hit the Top 40 of the R&B singles charts in 1974 with their No. 1 smash hit “Sideshow.” They followed up with a string of hits such as “Three Ring Circus,” “Spell,” “What’s Come Over Me,” and “Stop to Start.” Blue Magic, under the leadership of founding member Wendell Sawyer, continues to be one of the most sought-after groups on the R&B circuit. We invite you to come out and spend an evening with R&B royalty, the incomparable Blue Magic.

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AFTERNOON TEA SERIES & GALLERY EXPERIENCE After several decades, our popular and well-regarded Afternoon Tea Series includes fabulous never-before-seen performers AND a complementary visual arts component.

As in the past, starting at 2 pm, guests will delight in lively performances, delicious food, and lovely desserts and teas. At 4 pm, a gallery experience will be presented by a selected guest who will offer a talk or engage patrons in related activities.

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Jamar Dukes

Trifilio Tango Trio

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, 2-3 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Afternoon Tea:

The Music of Stevie Wonder Featuring Jamar Dukes

Trifilio Tango Trio

BRENCORE Entertainment presents The Music of Stevie Wonder featuring national recording artist Jamar Dukes. Dukes, one of the main vocalists for the BRENCORE ALLSTARS Band, channels some of the great artists such as Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Donny Hathaway, and more. Join him as we perform some of Stevie’s greatest songs such as “Superstition,” “Ribbon in the Sky,” “Higher Ground,” and more.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Fred Watkins: Three Decades Nationally acclaimed photographer Fred Watkins has worked with Time, Life and People magazines and then expanded his clientele to include ABC, ESPN, MCI, Pfizer, Miller Brewing Company, General Motors, and other Fortune 500 companies. Watkins is a member of the White House Press Corps and worked for Ebony and Jet magazines as a staff photographer. Join us for this exciting journey through the stories behind the photographs of some notable celebrities and political/historical world leaders.

Trifilio Tango Trio features the music of Argentina. Led by Emmanuel Trifilio and featuring Devree Lewis (cello) and Ramon Gonzalez (guitar), the group presents a fresh perspective on the Argentinean music genre.

The group performs in many environments from D.C.’s Rumba Café to local milongas (tango dances).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Caliente: An Art Impact™ International Celebration of Caribbean, Latin, and Hispanic American Art Caliente is Spanish for hot. This art exhibition honors National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The Gallery Experience was designed to engage, embrace, and allow audiences to more fully enjoy the exhibition on view; to invite all to think critically about the hot topics and challenges faced by many Latin, Hispanic, and Caribbean countrymen/women. We embrace global citizenry while highlighting these nations.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

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Afternoon Tea

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019, 2-3 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Afternoon Tea:

Members of this versatile a cappella vocal quartet are active duty members of the military who serve in the Air Force, Navy, and Army. They focus on celebrating men’s quartet music, from modern arrangements of classic barbershop songs to widely acclaimed arrangements of American folk standards. These seasoned professional vocalists enjoy a diverse array of musical education and performance experience in the Washington, D.C., area to include the Washington National Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, as well as their highly acclaimed active duty performances.

Enjoy the holiday songs, both old and contemporary, presented by BRENCORE Entertainment. Join them as they perform some great holiday songs from around the world. They are sure to get you into the holiday spirit! You will have so much fun that you will want to sing along and enjoy this holiday celebration. There will be a special holiday giveaway.

AWOL

Holiday Harmonies

All ages Tickets: $20/person

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

David Wright & The Wright Touch

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019, 4-5 PM

In the 1950s when the big band era faded and a smooth swing rhythm was replaced by the backbeat, the “American Song Book” became the “American Soul Book.” Saturating the radio airwaves, these songs became the foundation of popular music that we now refer to as classic rock. David Wright (sax and vocals) and his quartet of piano, string bass, and drums perform a variety of songs from rock ‘n’ roll, Motown, and beyond. Join David Wright & The Wright Touch as they entertain you with all-time favorites such as “Run Around Sue,” “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Brown Eyed Girl,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and more.

Gallery Experience:

Jay Durrah Faces of Color is a retrospective of Jay Durrah’s work from his early days as an artist to his most recent works that help narrate his being. Over the years, Durrah has stayed consistent in his love for portraiture.

This exhibition examines his transformation from Photorealism to Impressionist painting.

Through the collection, smooth blended paintings become rough edgy pieces bursting with color while still maintaining continuity.

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Artist Talk

All ages Tickets: $20/person

David Andrew Smith

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Mutual Agreement

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

David Andrew Smith David Andrew Smith is often described as “Cat Stevens meets Adam Levine.” A pop/ rock singer/songwriter/guitarist from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Smith has shared the stage with and/or opened for Maroon 5, Toby Keith, Owl City, and Journey, to name a few. He performs from a repertoire of between 200 to 500 songs, which includes Top 40 from the ’60s to current music. With his addictive melodies, a soulful vocal style, and an off-the-beaten-path kind of pop-sensibility, Smith is steadily becoming a well-known performer on the East Coast.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Patrick Washington

Washington was forged in Washington, D.C.’s vibrant arts community of the mid-‘90s, finding his voice on D.C.’s famed U Street corridor alongside writers like Toni Blackman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Nationally, as part of the dynamic hip-hop poetry ensemble POEM-CEES, he has been a regular performer on HBO’s Def Poetry and the NFL Network. His biggest honor by far was being commissioned to create a poem dedicated to the monument of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, which he performed at the unveiling on the National Mall in 2011.

Washington is the founder of the arts education company Dialect of Prince George’s County, and with it, he created Youth Poet Laureate. The program allows young people the opportunity to collaborate with city officials and serve as poetic ambassadors for their community.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

Mutual Agreement was awarded for their participation in the Black History celebration at the U.S. Department of State by former Secretary of State Madeline Albright. They have performed in various parts of the country and performed with national recording artists, including the Sounds of Blackness, CeCe Winans, and Hezekiah Walker. They are members of the Gospel Music Workshop of America and have appeared on “Showtime at the Apollo” and the “Breath of Life” telecasts.

Mutual Agreement has also performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and was nominated as one of the eight best acapella vocal bands in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Harmony Association.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Black History Month Presentation Every February, our nation dedicates the month to honor our nation’s African American heritage and history. The year 2020 marks the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment and the culmination of the women’s suffrage movement.

The year 2020 also marks the sesquicentennial of the Fifteenth Amendment (1870) and the right of black men to the ballot after the Civil War. The theme speaks to the ongoing struggle on the part of both black men and black women for the right to vote. Learn about the tensions between abolitionists and the history of the Nineteeth and Fifteenth Amendments through the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020, 2-3 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Afternoon Tea:

Benita Slater is a private music teacher and saxophonist in Montgomery County. She has performed in Belgium, Scotland, the Lincoln Center in New York, and Kennedy Center in D.C., as well as the White House. She teaches multiple instruments and has a music education degree from Peabody Conservatory of Music/ Johns Hopkins. Slater would like to offer any interested students a chance to earn money towards their continued music education, college, scholarships, or the instrument of their dreams by participating in a performing jazz band headed by her in the Montgomery County area. This is a great opportunity for any aspiring student!

Wendy E. Willis resides in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. She received her bachelor’s degree in harp from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She also participated in The National Orchestral Institute of Maryland, Eastern Music Festival, and Interlochen Music Camp. Willis has performed as a freelance musician with the Maryland Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony, Hershey Symphony Orchestra, Harlem Festival Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony, and the Washington Opera Company.

Benita Slater

Wendy Willis

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020, 4-5 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Women’s History Month: Dr. Sharon Harley, University of Maryland, African American Studies Department Associate Professor and former Chair of the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Harley researches and teaches black women’s labor history and racial and gender politics. She is the editor and a contributor to the noted anthologies Sister Circle: Black Women and Work (Rutgers, 2002) and Women’s Labor in the Global Economy: Speaking in Multiple Voices (Rutgers, 2008); her most recent essay appears in Telling Histories: Black Women Historians in the Ivory Tower (UNC Press, 2008). She has been a fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and at the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, where she worked on her historical monograph about gender, labor, and citizenship in the lives of African Americans in the United States from the 1860s to 1920s.

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Gallery Experience:

Women’s History Month: Dr. Angela J. Hattery, George Mason University, Women’s Studies Professor Angela J. Hattery is a sociologist and serves as the Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at George Mason University. Her research focuses on social stratification, gender, family, and race. She is the author of numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including her latest books, Policing Black Bodies (January 2018), African American Families: Myths and Realities (2012/2016), and The Social Dynamics of Family Violence (2012/2016). She teaches classes in gender and sexuality; intersections of race, class, and gender; gender-based violence; and feminist methods.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

Carlos Ibay

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020, 2-3 PM

Carlos Ibay

Carlos Alberto Ibay is an accomplished concert pianist and singer. Deprived of his sight since birth, he has broken many obstacles of his life and come to appreciate the gift he has been given by sharing his talent with the whole world. Ibay has performed a piano duet with various world leaders in attendance, including President George and Laura Bush. With his rich tenor voice, his vocal repertoire ranges from opera arias and great American standards to international songs of Italy, Spain, France, and the Philippines. When he plays his transcription of Broadway musicals, Ibay will make the audience clap along. Ibay’s charisma, wit, and the infectious joy imparted through his music make his performance memorable to his audience.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020, 4-5 PM

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Esther Williams

Esther Williams presents an exciting program of jazz standards and rhythm and blues with a touch of gospel thrown in. Esther Williams is a name you are sure to remember once you have seen this sensuous, talented entertainer.

It is said that in just one set, Williams will take you from a whispered, heart-warming ballad to a swinging, jazzy standard, then right into something that gets into your body and makes you move. Williams shares a passion for and commitment to music and art in the Washington D.C. metropolitan community. With her talented spouse, David Yarborough, she developed the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, which teaches young musicians to excel in an exciting and stimulating environment.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

Gallery Experience:

Artist Talks From Exhibition Speaking Color

Talks From Exhibition Speaking Color

East Coast Art Collective—

East Coast Art Collective—Artist

East Coast Art Collective is a curated group of 17 talented artists from the U.S. East Coast joined together on Instagram for studio sales, process insights, and show reviews. This event will include a short talk from one or two artists from the Collective.

East Coast Art Collective is a curated group of 17 talented artists from the U.S. East Coast joined together on Instagram for studio sales, process insights, and show reviews. This event will include a short talk from one or two artists from the Collective.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

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Esther Williams

Afternoon Tea:

Jim Williams

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020, 2-3 PM

Afternoon Tea:

Jim Williams

Jim Williams is at home on stages of all sizes and has toured around the world with various groups performing classical, jazz, gospel, and opera music. Whether it is Carnegie Hall or an intimate family event, Williams offers his absolute best for each performance. He possesses a rich, versatile baritone voice. Williams’ superb musicality and his smooth stage presence make his performances enjoyable experiences for all.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020, 4-5 PM

Gallery Experience:

East Coast Art Collective— Artist Talks From Exhibition Speaking Color East Coast Art Collective is a curated group of 17 talented artists from the U.S. East Coast joined together on Instagram for studio sales, process insights, and show reviews. This event will include a short talk from one or two artists from the Collective.

All ages Tickets: $20/person

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For anyone who enjoys dancing; mingling; noshing; lounging; engaging in either deep or light conversation; being introduced to new, innovative, and interesting art and live music (or a deejay); listening to poetry or any myriad of things—$5 First Fridays has been created and developed especially for you! Every other month, join us in an experimental fusion of food and frivolity after work, before the real party starts OR end your evening with us and get your “living for the weekend” mojo on.

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Ethelbert Miller

$5 FIRST FRIDAYS

John Mercier

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020, 6-9 PM

Theo

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019, 6-9 PM

John Mercier

Being a musical prodigy, John Mercier, a Russian, Dutch, and French music therapist, began street performing at the age of 12. That is how he learned from a young age how to captivate an audience. Mercier pursued a professional career in music, attending Howard Community College and UMBC. Mercier started his own music contracting company, and his alternative medical practice as a music therapist and holistic nutritionist. He plays over 18 musical instruments and has appeared on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice.”

Ages 21 & up Tickets: $5/person

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020, 6-9 PM

Tomika Arnold

Washington, D.C., native Tomika Arnold is an international Christian, R&B, gospel, jazz, and classical music performer. The songwriter/singer, author, and business owner is also a member of the Songwriter’s Guild of America. Her natural talent and training give her the range to sing sacred, secular, and classical music, and her portfolio includes spirituals, inspirational, gospel, jazz, pop, and the blues. She’s been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the only all-Steinway community music school in the world. Her sound is unique, melodic, and controlled, and her voice is soulful, sultry, and soothing. Come out for a drink and listen.

Theo served for 20 years in the Army band as a saxophonist, vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, arranger, and showband leader. Theo is a “smooth vocal, cool saxophone” one-man-band with backing tracks available for your most intimate settings and specializing in dinners, banquets, and cocktail hours. The music is a variety of soul, pop, and jazz. Theo studied music at Virginia State University and U.S. Army School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia, and studied voice, arranging, and saxophone at Mannes School of Music (The New School) in New York City.

Ages 21 & up Tickets: $5/person

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020, 6-9 PM

Ethelbert Miller and Friends: A Celebration of the Life of Sterling Brown Eugene Ethelbert Miller, best known as E. Ethelbert Miller, is an African American poet, teacher, and literary activist based in Washington, D.C. Miller was awarded the Mayor’s Art Award for literature in 1982. He received the Public Humanities Award from the D.C. Humanities Council in 1988. In 1993, the literary community of Washington awarded him the Columbia Merit Award. He is the author of 12 books of poetry and two memoirs and is the editor of three poetry anthologies. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Poet Lore, and Sojourners. He is the host of the weekly WPFW morning radio show “On the Margin.”

Join us as several literary artists discuss the life and experiences of poet Sterling Brown while you enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz and blues artists.

Ages 21 & up Tickets: $5

Ages 21 & up Tickets: $5/person

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SPECIAL EVENTS 20 | 2019-2020 SEASON

Expressions of a People

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019, 4:30-6:30 PM

Auditions: Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Robinson Crusoe”

Missoula Children’s Theatre provides two professional tour actor/directors who will audition and cast 50-60 local elementary school students in a full-length, original musical production of “The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.” Please wear comfortable clothing. All materials for song and movement auditions will be provided. Please note: Late arrivals will not be admitted.

Ages: Grades Pre-K-12; FREE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019, 11 AM & 1 PM

Musical Play:

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Robinson Crusoe” Purposely varying from the plot of Daniel Defoe’s novel, Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “Robinson Crusoe” teaches the lesson that reading invites more than observation. We arrive on Robinson’s island years after he and his sole companion, a goat named “Wilson”, are shipwrecked. We find that the island has turned into a tourist destination centered around a lovable singing leopard, a tribe of natives known for their colorful coifs, Friday’s Seaside Resort, and, of course, the legendary Robinson Crusoe. In a flashback, his story comes to life beginning with the shipwreck, which marooned him and Wilson on the island. The entire population of the island, including a herd of goats, an all-animal band, Friday and his family, and the inevitable hula-dancing chameleons, discovers that our differences need not stand in the way of our friendships. All of the characters live happily and harmoniously ever after.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020, 1-6 PM

Expressions of a People

The 2020 Black History Month theme is “African Americans and the Vote.” You and your family are invited to this year’s Black History celebration featuring exhibitions, musical performances, workshops, entertainment, and children’s activities, including face painting, a caricaturist, a make-and-take pottery workshop, and a voter registration drive.

All ages; FREE

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020, 10 AM-3 PM

Teen Art Summit

Are you a teen who is passionate about the arts?

Do you have an idea for an art project in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us for this daylong art forum!

Meet professional artists, participate in hands-on workshops, and meet teens who share a passion for the arts and will listen to your ideas for how you can use the arts to impact your community.

Register by calling 301-446-3232.

Ages 11-17; FREE

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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The Story of Anne Frank

KIDS’ DAY OUT

“Stone Soup”

Rosa Parks and Friends

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019, 10:30 AM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020, 10:30 AM

“Stone Soup” and Other Heartwarming Tales

The holiday season is about more than simply celebrating traditions and culture with friends and family. It is also about the spirit of giving and learning to share with others no matter our circumstances. Three classic short stories— “Stone Soup,” “The Gift of the Magi,” and “The Drum”—help young audiences learn about what it means to give a gift with an open heart.

Rosa Parks and Friends

So many amazing Americans and so little time to meet them all! Follow us on this amazing journey through Black History as we meet Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers, and more. This fast-paced adventure is sure to delight any audience. See why Black History Hall of Fame has come to be one of our audiences’ favorite shows of all time!

All ages Tickets: $5/person

All ages Tickets: $5/person

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019, 10:30 AM

Count Mathula S.T.E.M.

There’s going to be a grand party in Mathsylvania, and the Count will be hosting it for all of his friends…but how many friends can he host? What happens when the Count can’t count? Count Mathula, the Count of Mathsylvania, learns through this math adventure that numbers, math problems, and even equations can be fun! Practice grouping, adding, and multiplying to help the Count plan for his amazing party as the clumsy Count learns to love math as much as your students.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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On Call Band

Tanya Lewis

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019, 2 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020, 2 PM

Celebrating the Philippine Culture

During this anniversary season, Harmony Hall Arts Center is celebrating the various cultural communities in our region. Our first Senior Arts Series musical program will be dedicated to the Asian Pacific culture and people of the Philippines. The On Call Band, led by Desmond Vicera, will engage audiences by performing traditional and popular music of the Philippines.

Tanya Lewis

Comedian Tanya Lewis’ performance will have you cracking up as she shares her experiences.

She does it with such style, class, and confidence that her audiences feel as if they are part of the act. Lewis is the recipient of the Church Stars Comedienne of the Year Award and honoree at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, African American Museum.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

All ages Tickets: $5/person

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020, 2 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020, 2 PM

Part Harmony

Part Harmony is one of Baltimore’s finest a cappella groups. Established in 1984, three brothers and two cousins set out to bring joy to the hearts of everyone who listens to their ability to bring back the sounds of doo wop mixed with Motown. Among their accomplishments is sharing the stage with Sinbad, Angela Bofield, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, and The Drifters.

With its flair for style and music, Part Harmony promises to continue to bring wholesome fun to everyone.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

David Smooth’s #1 Temptations Revue

Formerly known as Smooth N Company, David Smooth’s Temptations Revue brings the songs of Motown to Harmony Hall Arts Center. For over 30 years, group members David Smooth, Larry Skinner, Mike Lewis, Michael Joiner, and Jerome Blanding have been entertaining audiences at venues throughout the metropolitan area. Join us as they perform a tribute to one of Motown’s most successful and celebrated groups: The Temptations.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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Aesop’s Fables

WORKSHOPS 26 | 2019-2020 SEASON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019, 1-5 PM

Design Your Dream House Workshop With Architect Dale Jackson

Here’s a chance to become an architect for the day! Join this design workshop to develop a concept for your dream house. Attendees will interact with other participants in developing, sharing, and presenting ideas. The session will include a series of design/drawing exercises leading up to the design of one’s dream house. Develop bubble diagrams and design big dog/cat space and your own space. Please register by calling 301-203-6070.

Ages 13 & up Tickets: $10/person PARKS DIRECT: HHAC-SPEC-GA-20191012

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019, 10 AM-4 PM

Boot Camp for Artists Workshop With Art Dealer/ Critic/Consultant Lenny Campello

Lenny Campello is the greater Washington, D.C., area’s pre-eminent art dealer, critic, and consultant, as well as an artist. He designed his seminar to deliver information, data, and proven tactics to artists and to allow them to develop and sustain a career in the fine arts.

Some topics that he covers include creating a resume, creating a body of work, selling your art, juried shows, and news releases, to name a few. Seating is limited; lunch is included in this FREE seminar. Please call 301-446-3251 or email stuart.diekmeyer@pgparks.com to register and provide lunch preference by 5 pm on October 25.

Ages 16 & up; FREE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019, 12 NOON-2 PM

Felting Workshop With Artist Nasstaja Swift

Add a special touch to your holidays this year with a DIY felted gift! Explore the art of working with wool on a three-dimensional surface utilizing the needle-felted process. Learn how to lay down shapes of color and texture and build on layers of details to make your personally felted ornament stand out this holiday season.

All materials will be provided by the artist—all you’ll need to bring is your holiday spirit! To register, please visit our location or call 301203-6070.

All ages; FREE PARKS DIRECT: HHAC-SPEC-GA-20190925

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020, 6:30-7:30 PM

Fitness Month: Tai Chi Workshop

Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion.

This class promotes serenity through gentle flowing movements, which promote balance, improved muscle tone, and increased flexibility.

Please register by calling 301-203-6070.

All ages; FREE PARKS DIRECT: HHAC-SPEC-GA-20200507

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020, 7-8:30 PM

Fitness Month:

Belly Dance Workshop

Learn to perform tribal and cabaret styles of Middle Eastern dances. Strengthen your core while learning dynamic hip movements and beautiful hand and arm movements. Have fun becoming empowered as you develop selfawareness and control. Please register by calling 301-203-6070.

All ages; FREE PARKS DIRECT: HHAC-SPEC-GA-20200520

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14– SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019

Caliente: An Art Impact™ International Celebration of Caribbean, Latin and Hispanic American Art Public Reception: Saturday, September 14, 3-5 pm Gallery Experience: Wednesday, October 9, 3-3:30 pm

This art exhibition honors National Hispanic Heritage Month and National CaribbeanAmerican Heritage Month. Color is one focus of Caliente; the artists are invited to produce joyful, vibrant, and colorful imagery, expressing the festive side of these countries. Artists include works that touch on current events, hot topics, and challenges faced by Latin, Hispanic or Caribbean American countries.

We embrace global citizenry while highlighting these countries.

FREE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4– SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2019

Faces Of Color

by Jay Durrah

Public Reception: Saturday, November 9, 3-5 pm Gallery Experience: Wednesday, November 13, 3-3:30 pm Faces of Color is a retrospective of Jay Durrah’s work from his early days as an artist to his most recent works that help narrate his being. Over the years, Durrah has stayed consistent in his love for portraiture. This exhibition examines his transformation from Photorealism to Impressionist painting. Through the collection, smooth blended paintings later become rough edgy pieces bursting with color while still maintaining continuity.

FREE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26– SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020

Annual Black History Month Exhibition

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 26, 2-5 pm The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees and protects the right of women to vote. In honor of this historic milestone, the Annual Black History Month Exhibition looks at the history of black women in the fight for suffrage and beyond. From black women leaders in the antebellum suffrage movement to the election of the first black woman as County Executive in Prince George’s County, this exhibit explores the multiple ways that black women have engaged in electoral politics before and after gaining the right to vote.

Looking at both the local and national levels, this exhibit uncovers and celebrates the myriad roles black women have played in the arena of politics from organizers and strategists to party leaders and officeholders, all in spite of societal limitations placed upon them due to their gender and race.

FREE

MONDAY, APRIL 13– SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020

Speaking Color

by the East Coast Art Collective

Public Reception: Saturday, May 2, 2020, 3-5 pm Gallery Experience: Wednesdays, April 15, May 13 & 27, 2020 Color has a multifaceted influence over our lives from emotions to perceptions. These works awaken audiences to the everyday yet brilliant presence of color and relate to ideas around emphasizing color to transform, encourage, and/or illustrate a narrative or an idea.

FREE

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