2013-2014 Harmony Hall Regional Center Season Brochure

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Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center staff would like to welcome you to our newly renovated center. Please stop by and meet our staff. We’d be happy to show you around and answer your questions. We hope you enjoy our 2013-2014 season!

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performances Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Jeremy Koch

Jeremy Koch is an active saxophonist, chamber musician and teacher in the Washington D. C. area, and has been a member of the U.S. Air Force Band since 1998. He’s been a featured concert soloist on national tours and performed with diverse artists including Tony Bennett, Wynonna Judd and Kool & the Gang.

As a freelance saxophonist and teacher, he regularly presents clinics and recitals throughout the region and performs with the U.S. Air Force Saxophone Quartet, Joint Chiefs of Sax Quartet and Fairfax Symphony Orchestra among others. He maintains a private studio and is adjunct professor of saxophone at Shepherd University and Northern Virginia Community College.

All ages Tickets: $15/person Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Andrés Salguero: ¡Uno, Dos, Tres con Andrés!

This exciting, interactive children’s program teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.

Students sing, shake and sound out rhythms while trying regional Latin dances and practicing Spanish words. They dance to “La Bamba” and meet friends of all kinds, including an iguana named Juana. They also hear stories about friendship and adventures that enforce positive ideas about multiculturalism and coexistence. This assembly offers students a fun and engaging way to explore the world of Latin America.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with World Jam Club

World Jam Club performs music from all over Latin America! Enjoy the sounds of guitar, bass, violin and percussion. You don’t want to miss this!

All ages Tickets: $15/person Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8 pm CONCERT

Skip Mahoney & The Casuals

The Casuals were born accidently one spring evening in 1965. Ejected from a house party in Northwest DC, Skip and his fellow artists sought solace under the proverbial street lamp. A passing car, blasting Billy Stewart’s “I Do Love You” prompted then 15-year old Mahoney to pipe the tune a cappella. The years 1999 and 2000 brought changes to the group. After almost 30 years in the business, Billy Jones left the group and David Ackers replaced him just in time for the group’s 30th anniversary celebration and show. David’s voice and singing style gave the group a renewed vigor with a familiar sound. In 2000, Barbara Malone joined the group and her voice added a different melodic sound.

All ages Tickets: General Admission $30/person; $25/students & seniors Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

David Wright

As an instrumentalist, vocalist, bandleader, producer and talent manager, Mr. Wright has been providing quality entertainment in the Washington area for more than two decades. He retired as a member of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band with more than 20 years of service. Mr. Wright’s performances and production credits include working with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and many more.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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Saturday, October 19, 2013, 8 pm CONCERT

Swing Machine is an all-star big band, comprised of many former members of the USAF’s Airmen of Note, Army Blues, Navy Commodores, Glenn Miller Orchestra and other professional groups from the metropolitan area. Swing Machine features exceptional solo talent and plays a wide variety of traditional swing era songs, as well as contemporary jazz selections.

All ages Tickets: General Admission $30/person; $25/students & seniors Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Oktoberfest with Christiana Drapkin Organ Grinder, Lola & Master Bob

Using their beautiful, handcrafted crank organ “Scharmanka,” this duo performs traditional Bavarian melodies. Master Bob cranks the organ, while Lola sings (in German or English) Moritaten, old ballads of broken hearts and lost love. Often, audiences sing along to music hall tunes such as “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Lillie Marlene” and the ultimate organ grinder song, “Mack the Knife.”

Organ grinder Lola and Master Bob come in full costume, complete with stuffed monkey. This program is sure to delight young and old alike.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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Friday, October 25, 10 am & 11:30 am, and Saturday, October 26, 1 pm KIDS EURO FESTIVAL

Maltese Folktales

Promoted as “a trip to Europe, no passport required,” the Kids Euro Festival is a celebration of European arts and culture for kids. It is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the U.S. Through a collaboration of the embassies of the European Union, as well as cultural and educational institutions in Washington D.C., the Kids Euro Festival will offer over 150 free, family friendly activities and performances throughout the metropolitan area. This year, Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center is pleased to offer “Maltese Folktales,” a captivating, interdisciplinary production which brings together traditional folktales, shadow puppetry, contemporary music and digital animation.

At its core lies a collection of four Maltese folktales, presented in the style of a traditional storyteller accompanied by a live piano recital.

FREE www.kidseurofestival.org Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Synetic Theater’s Pantomime for Youth

Presents “Cowardly Christopher Finds His Courage”

Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili has created one of the only professional pantomime theatre repertories for youth in the U.S. He uses Georgian (former Republic of the Soviet Union) pantomime traditions combined with dance, clowning and music to create a professional pantomime repertoire for all ages. Tsikurishvili and Resident Choreographer Irina Tsikurishvili have been nominated twelve times for the prestigious Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C. Irina has won four times for Choreography, and Paata has won Best Director and Best Resident Play.

All ages Tickets: $5/person Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Pam Parker

A frequent performer at Blues Alley, “Pam Parker has a big voice...but she also knows how to whisper a good lullaby.” (DirtyLinen Folk & World Music) Parker‘s song list is long, featuring jazz tunes including “Ain‘t Misbehavin,” “Body and Soul,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” and “Misty,” blues music such as “Brother Can you Spare a Dime?”

“St. Louis Blues,” Berlin and Gershwin show tunes, some R & B, rock and spirituals.

That variety has stood her in good stead with appearances at the Congressional Black Caucus, a birthday tribute to Pete Seeger in Memphis, the Community Church in New York, and a variety of other venues in New York and her native Washington.

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Christylez Bacon, courtesy oF YTanou Photography

Saturday, November 16, 2013, 8 pm CONCERT

Christylez Bacon, Progressive Hip-Hop artist

Christylez Bacon is a Grammy-nominated, progressive hip-hop artist and multiinstrumentalist from Southeast, D.C. As a performer, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments including the West African djembe drum, acoustic guitar and the human beat-box (oral percussion), while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. With a mission towards cultural acceptance and unification through music, Christylez is constantly pushing the envelope – from performances at the National Cathedral, to becoming the first hip-hop artist to be featured at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. He’s also composed and orchestrated an entire concert for a 12-piece orchestra commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Institute and has recorded a folk/hip-hop children’s album.

All ages Tickets: General Admission $30/person; $25/students & seniors; $10/ages 17 & under

Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Maribeth & Bradford Gowen Four Hands/One Piano

Hailed by The Washington Post for their “ease with the subtleties and complexities of the music” and for their “joy in music making that engulfed the audience,” Bradford and Maribeth Gowen have concertized across this country and abroad. Following their Schubert bicentennial concert at the National Gallery of Art, the Schubert Institute of the United Kingdom said, “The husband and wife team gave a beautiful performance of the Fantasy in F minor...definitely the best interpretation I‘ve heard.”

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Baltimore Mandolin Quartet

In the summer of 1999, four members of the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra began to read through quartets together for fun. Over time, they became increasingly captivated by the challenging and rewarding quartet repertoire, which was gradually augmented by new arrangements and compositions. The Baltimore Mandolin Quartet features two mandolins, mandola and guitar and has brought the seldom heard sound of the quartetto romantic to audiences throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

WEDNESDAY, December 18, 2013, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Dino Rock: Amelia and Her Big Red Plane

A marvelous original music and puppetry duo animate a world of FUN! Come celebrate Amelia Earhart and her journey.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Kristen Jepperson

Harpist Kristen Jepperson’s programs include classical and popular pieces. Kristen is also a very busy actress and much of her repertoire is drawn from musical theater. She has toured with the New Christy Minstrels.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

Saturday, December 21, 2013, 2 pm CONCERT

Pilot Aires

The holidays are upon us and it is time to celebrate!

Bring your family and feel the joy of the world. This local gospel group will inspire you and fill you heart with joy.

All ages Tickets: General Admission $15/person; $10/students & seniors; $5/ages 17 & under

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Hui O Kapua Illima

Hui O Kapua Illima (the group of the Illima Flower) is a dance troupe based out of McLean, Virginia specializing in the performance arts of Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand. The group has been spreading the spirit of aloha and Polynesia throughout Northern Virginia, D.C. and beyond in song and dance since 2004. This troupe’s philosophy is genuine and simple: to perpetuate the history and unique culture of the beautiful Hawaiian islands and Polynesian neighbors in song and dance in an authentic, tasteful and interactive manner. Their performances aim to educate and entertain audiences through a blend of diverse dance forms and live musical presentation.

All ages Tickets: $15/person Saturday, January 11, 2014, 8 pm CONCERT

Gene Chandler

We interrupt whatever you are doing and invite you into the world of the one and only “Duke of Earl” Mr. Gene Chandler. You won’t find any imitations here, just the hardcore facts about the past and present times of the man himself.

All ages Tickets: $30/General Admission; $25/students & seniors

Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Kinobe

Be introduced to the rich culture of Uganda through a lively and soulful performance.

Musical artist Kinobe will lead you into the soul of African music with traditional instruments, songs, and stories from his homeland.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Karen Lovejoy

Karen Lovejoy has graced the east coast with her music since the 1990s. Bandleader of the “Lovejoy Group” she’s opened for national recording artists as well as been the headliner. Lovejoy has won a number of awards including the 2006 Jazz Jamie Award. A favorite on the local scene, Lovejoy has performed at popular night spots including the 219 Club, Twins, Mr. Henry’s and Blues Alley. With a repertoire that spans several musical genres, Lovejoy will delight you with tender ballads, gentle boss and down home blues.

All ages Tickets: $15/person Monday, January 20, 2014, 4-6 pm AUDITIONS

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Treasure Island

Missoula Children’s Theatre provides two professional tour actor/directors who will audition and cast 50-60 local elementary and secondary school students in a full-length, original musical production of Treasure Island. Children must be at John Addison Concert Hall by 4 pm-latecomers will not be admitted – and should dress comfortably. All materials for song and movement auditions will be provided. John Addison Concert Hall is located within Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center.

For grades Pre-K – 12 FREE admission Saturday, January 25, 2014, 11 am & 1 pm MUSICAL PLAY

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Treasure Island

The Young Jim Hawkins, a mischievous lad, lives with his mother and six sisters in a seaside village on the coast of Maine. The year is 1782 and the American War for Revolution is in its last days. Longing for adventure, Jim comes under the hypnotic spell of the legendary pirate, Long John Silver. While waiting tables in the family inn, Jim finds a treasure map and with the villainous Silver as his seeming mentor, sails uncharted seas with only the ragged map and a flock of gulls as guides. Always up for adventure, Jim’s ruffian friends say farewell to their village parents and serve as cabin boys for Silver and his band of hilarious (although unsavory) pirate types. Once on the island, nights are sleepless as true colors are revealed in our hero’s quest for the proverbial happy ending.

All ages Tickets: $5/person for each performance

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Smithsonian Associate Discovery Theater: “The Greatest Stories Never Told”

How old is a hero? See history come alive while learning about young people of the civil rights movement including Ernest Green, Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges.

All ages Tickets: $5/person Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Joy Alford

Published poet Joy Alford presents programs ranging from standard readings from the works of literary giants including Poe, Browning and the poets of the Harlem Renaissance to readings of her own published works which she recites as SISTAH JOY. Her black history programs feature a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She hosts poetry programs on the radio and workshops at venues throughout the Washington area.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

FESTIVAL

Black history month: Expressions of a People Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1-6 pm You’re invited to a FREE black history celebration featuring musical performances, children’s activities, workshops and entertainment for the entire family. Past performers at this popular event have included gospel singer Robert Pearson, The Oxon Hill High School Gospel Choir, The Yancey Brothers, Baba Jamal Koram, The Smooth & EZ Hand Dance Performance Troupe, a cappella singing group Nu Ear and many more. Children will enjoy mask making, face painting and a caricaturist.

All ages; FREE

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

The Parsons

Julie and Darrell Parsons studied at Northwestern University where Julie was a senior voice/piano major, and Darrell was a graduate assistant in the voice department, working on a master’s in voice. Julie was serendipitously assigned to Darrell’s voice studio, and a year later they were engaged to be married...and Julie had had to find a new voice teacher. After the wedding, they moved to Vienna, Austria where Darrell had a scholarship to study at a music academy. Their careers took very different directions - Julie in pop/jazz, and Darrell in opera. Julie represented Austria in international song contests, and made her way onto the hit parade charts as a recording artist. Darrell sang a wide range of classical music, including appearances at the Vienna State Opera. Both travelled and concertized extensively in Europe in their respective specialties, but they periodically found themselves working together.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Dishibem: From West Africa to Hip-Hop

Take a musical journey from the origins of music in West Africa to elements of step dance and pop rhythms in modern day hip-hop. Feel the power of music and dance as a positive tool of communication and self-expression.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Siór-Óg Irish Band

Siór-Óg (pronounced shear ōg with a long o) was formed in 2002. This small band of musicians primarily performs Irish tunes, songs, dances and verse. Siór-Óg also performs Celtic music from Scotland, Wales, the Asturian and Galician regions of Spain and Breton. The band’s repertoire also includes American Civil War music and songs. The band‘s name (forever young in Irish Gaelic) reflects the music which has been played in Ireland for at least 150 years.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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Saturday, March 15, 2014, 8 pm CONCERT

Global Drumming: The Cultural Academy for Excellence Presents: Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra

The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra (PVYSO) has been sharing its melodies nationally and internationally since 1996.

This group of energetic young performers has toured and performed in Dakar, Senegal; Ontario, Canada; Chicago, Illinois; and New Haven, Connecticut. Based out of Hyattsville, this group is a must see!

All ages Tickets: $15/General Admission; $10/students & seniors; $5/ages 17 & under Wednesday, March 19, 2014 TBA AFTERNOON TEA

Sue Richards

Sue has recorded dozens of CDs, and has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe. After first studying the concert harp in Ohio with Lucy Lewis and Jean Harriman, Sue turned to the Celtic harp and the Irish and Scottish traditional music of her heritage. Sue has performed for the Embassy of Ireland in Washington, D.C., has twice played for President Bill Clinton and recently added Queen Elizabeth II and President and Mrs. Bush to her list.

All ages Tickets: $15/person Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Karion Nagi-Mohammed: Arabic Music, Dance and Culture

Experience an uplifting and enlightening introduction to Arabic culture. Using hand drums and humor, Karion Nagi-Mohammed emphasizes the importance of learning about culture and people.

All ages Tickets: $5/person

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Calico Jack Band: Songs of the Chesapeake

From pirates to Point Lookout, the music of Calico Jack celebrates the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay. Comprised of veteran performers Janie Meneely (Crab Alley) and Paul DiBlasi (Pyrates Royale), Calico Jack rambles from the raucous ruminations of ne‘er-do-well sea captains to more thoughtful ballads about the people who make a living working the water. “We don‘t do a lot of sea chanteys,” Meneely says, although she admits to having more than a few up her sleeve. “There‘s so much traditional music out there about the maritime trades and life afloat, but not nearly enough about the Chesapeake region. We tend to concentrate on songs about the Chesapeake watermen or the oyster wars or contemporary boating, wherever it maybe.”

All ages Tickets: $15/person

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:30 pm

CONCERT & CASINO NIGHT

Welcome to Las Vegas, Fort Washington! Enjoy a fun night of table games for fun prizes (no real money here) and the musical entertainment of ELVIS! Light refreshments served.

Ages 21 & up Tickets: $30/General Admission; $25/students & seniors

Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Eric Abrahams

We are delighted to offer you Eric Abrahams’ special program of Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley hits. His performance is similar to what you would experience on Disneyland’s Main Street, which is where Eric spends much of his time. This entertaining and informative show closely examines the history and roots of American Ragtime piano and its evolution into the vocal music of the era known as “Tin Pan Alley” - the golden age of songwriting. Expect to have a ‘grand old-time’ while learning at the same time. Abrahamson, a 25-year veteran of the California music business, is also the music director for Knott‘s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Parks. He frequently performs at King‘s Dominion and has served as music director for several shows there.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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Saturday, May 3, 2014, 8 pm CONCERT

Nu Era

Nu Era are talented brothers who have electrified audiences since 1999. Their stunning blend of the Motown classics of yesterday combined with today’s R&B make Nu Era a favorite among both young and older audiences.

All ages Tickets: $30/General Admission; $25/students & seniors Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 10:30 am KIDS’ DAY OUT

Cantare Buena Vida: FIESTA! A Celebration of Life in Latin America

Get ready to sing and dance during this musical journey through Latin America as you learn about the cultures that shape the music of indigenous, European and African Latin Americans.

All ages Tickets: $5/person Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

Tasker’s Chance

Tasker’s Chance, a trio featuring hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar and vocals, blends the music of the 17th-19th centuries of America‘s past with historical context. This group entertains as well as illuminates the effect of music on daily life and its power even to shape the broader political landscape.

All ages Tickets: $15/person Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA

David Wright

As an instrumentalist, vocalist, bandleader, Master of Ceremonies, producer and talent manager, David has been providing quality entertainment in the Washington area for more than over two decades. He retired as a member of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band with more than 20 years of service. During that time, he served 6 presidents. Mr. Wright’s performances and production credits include Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and many more.

All ages Tickets: $15/person

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friday night AT the movies Join us for movies at Harmony Hall. The fee of $5 per person includes popcorn and a bottle of water.

September 20, 2013, 7:30 pm

In the Heat of the Night October 18, 2013, 7:30 pm

Carmen Jones November 22, 2013, 7:30 pm

The Jackie Robinson Story

January 17, 2014, 7:30 pm

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

February 7, 2014, 7:30 pm

Glory

March 21, 2014, 7:30 pm

Remember the Titans

April 25, 2014, 7:30 pm

A Raisin in the Sun

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Arts in the classroom To complement our 2013/14 visual and performing arts season we also offer a host of wonderful classes in a variety of specialties including Pottery, Watercolor, Sculpture, Photography, Painting, Drawing, Ballet as well as African, Modern, Liturgical, Street and Belly Dance.

New classes for 2013/14: • Musical Comedy • Steel Pan Drumming • Performance Theatre • International Cultures For more information, call 301-203-6070.

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art Gallery Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–4;45 pm

Through Friday, October 11, 2013

Passages Revisited Paintings by Tinam Valk

Ambiguity of shelter and nature is the main force in Ms. Valk’s architecture and landscape paintings. Her subject matter is layered with age and history, which is conveyed and built up through the application of materials including modeling paste, charcoal, pencil, pastel and various mixed media like oils onto the canvas. Valk’s works from sketches drawn in parks, estate gardens or old cities of Europe and the U.S., Valk is primarily executed in a studio setting.

All ages; FREE

Monday, November 4-Friday, December 27, 2013 Public reception for the artist: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 3-5 pm

It Happened One Night Paper Collage by Ronnie Spiewak

Inspired by nature, travel, words and people, Ronnie Spiewak has always found paper collage to be a most satisfying vehicle for expressing her ideas and emotions. In her words, “I am most comfortable when tearing, cutting and pasting paper onto paper.” Also drawn to the calligraphy of foreign languages, with its beautiful array of symbols and marks, Ms. Spiewak utilizes Hebrew newsprint as a way to integrate her personal heritage into her work.

All ages; FREE

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Exhibit dates: Monday, January 13-Friday, March 7, 2014 Opening reception: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 2-4 pm

Black History Month Opening Art Reception Celebrating Civil Rights Milestones: From Emancipation to Administration in Prince George’s County, 1864-1994

This year’s exhibit examines selected national events, and profiles state and local outcomes. The exhibit, includes the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1964 and the election of the first African American county executive. These events and others, permanently changed social, educational and political life for African Americans in Prince George’s County.

All ages; FREE Monday, March 24-Friday, May 16, 2014 Public reception for the artist: Saturday, March 29, 2014, 3-5 pm

Thoughtless – Quilt Work by Patricia Autenrieth

Pat Autenrieth is a mixed media artist working in Hyattsville who uses photography, digital printing, silkscreen, rubbings, rubber stamps, drawing, painting, collage, embroidery, appliqué, photo dye and quilting. Ms. Autenrieth studied the art of sewing before it was considered a legitimate art medium. Thanks to the feminist movement and the rise of material culture studies, making quilts has gained respect.

Monday, June 2- Friday, July 25, 2014 Public reception for the artist: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 3-5 pm

Dreams Of Speed 3 – Work by Tom Kenyon

The story of the famous Kenyon Motor Company continues thanks to Tom Kenyon.

The Kenyon Motor Company raced on the Bonneville Salt Flats periodically from the late 1940s though the 1960s. Well, that is what Kenyon would like you to believe. Here are the ‘race cars’ with invented artifacts, pretend magazine articles, prints, collages and a ‘historic film’ as proof of the racing exploits of the Kenyon Motor Company. The artist is inspired by cars, car magazines, car culture and family history. He combines models, painting, drawing, collage, linoleum block prints and a video to inform us about the imaginary racing exploits of the real Kenyon Motor Company.

community Galleries Monday, November 4-Friday, December 27, 2013 Public reception, Friday, November 8, 2013, 6-8 pm

2nd Annual Prince George’s Parks and Recreation Employee Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition

Stop by to view this exciting follow-up to last year’s tremendously successful exhibition. This exhibition showcases the diversity of talent among employee artists. art gallery | 19

THE tallallon

community players Tantallon Community Players is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 to increase community awareness of the theater in southern Maryland through performance opportunities and workshops. To this end, it has helped foster hundreds of individuals with a sense of community and a creative experience that for some has become a lifelong interest in theater.

October 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2013, 8 pm & October 6 & 13, 2013, 3 pm

Quartet by Ronald Harwood

As old grudges threaten to undermine past glories in a home for retired musicians, it becomes apparent that having four of the finest sisters in English operatic history under one roof offers no guarantee that the show will go on. Ronald Harwood’s Quartet is a wickedly funny play about redefining old age and growing old with hope. The show demonstrates how art illuminates life and the human spirit remains undimmed even as the brightest stars start to fade.

Directed by Charla Rowe and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., NY. Tickets for sale online at www.tantallonstage.com December 2013, dates & times, TBA

Miracle on 34th Street

Follow Santa Claus’ quest to bring the magic of Christmas to one little girl and to prove his existence to all of New York - in a court of law! This holiday classic, with music by The Music Man’s Meredith Wilson, looks to find the place of fantasy and belief in the modern world, themes still as relevant today as they were in 1947. Director TBA and produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.

Tickets for sale online at www.tantallonstage.com February 2014, dates & times, TBA

Seven Guitars by August Wilson

The 1940s installment of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle explores one African American man’s fight for his own humanity, self-understanding and self-acceptance in the face of personal and societal ills. Described as “part bawdy comedy, part dark elegy and part mystery,” Seven Guitars is another Wilson masterpiece. Directed by Rikki Howie and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., NY. Tickets for sale online at www.tantallonstage.com

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Afternoon Tea Series – Fall 2013 (Tickets now on sale)

Series

Series B

A

September 18 World Jam Club

September 11 Jeremy Koch

Jeremy koch

October 9 David Wright

October 23 Christiana Darpkin

November 6 Pam Parker

November 20 Maribeth & Bradford Gowen

December 11 Baltimore Mandolin Quartet

December 18 Kristen Jepperson

baltimore Mandolin Quartet

Christiana DarpKin

Kristen Jepperson

Karen Lovejoy

Afternoon Tea Series – Spring 2014 (Tickets go on sale December 17)

Series C

Series D

February 5 Joy Alford

February 12 The Parson

March 12 Siór-Óg Irish Band

March 19 Sue Richards

April 9 Calico Jack Band

April 23 Eric Abrahamson

May 7 Tasker’s Chance Band

May 14 David Wright

January 8 Hui O Kapua Illima

January 15 Karen Lovejoy

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

Kennard, Zelda, Carol, Christee, Jasmin, Elyse, Cheryl, Gloria, Charles, Marjorie, Maxi, Karen, Jackie, Barbara, Sheila, Kristi, Patricia, Sheryl, Peter, Jan, Elliott, Galveston, Zahra, Stuart and Ross.

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