Solstice... Midsummer...
Longest Day!
...what is it we're really celebrating? David
Parr, Artistic Director of California Revels, asks the questions,
"What is summer and when does it actually start and end?"
With both solar and seasonal calendars to choose from, turns out it's
a matter of perspective.
Washington
Revels is offering lots of fun in the sun as summer gets into full
swing - please join us!
>> Read David Parr's full article
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Washington Revels Online Auction
Bidding from June 14-28!
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 There
are incredible items, one-of-a-kind experiences, and valuable
services in all price ranges - vacations, jewelry, hand-crafted
art-to-wear, dining out, tickets, and more!! Bid by bid, all proceeds
benefit Revels outreach and educational programs. Don't
miss a minute of the Auction action -- bidding opens June 14 at 9:00
AM, and concludes June 28 at 9:00 PM. For all the deals and details,
check out our online auction site at Bidding for Good. |
Revels SunFest in Silver Spring, June 20
Celebrate
the Sun and Summer Solstice
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 Join
Washington Revels for our
first-ever
multi-cultural festival in celebration of the Summer Solstice. The
day will feature traditional music and dance from Bolivia,
Bulgaria, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Nepal, Peru,
South Africa, United States, West Africa, and more!
Ellsworth Street in Silver Spring will be closed to vehicular traffic
and we'll party in the plaza. Washington Revels
will lead a parade
and "raise the Sun" with song, joined by other
performing arts groups on two stages, plus cameo performances by
other singers and instrumentalists. There will be artisan handicrafts
and activities for kids. Cost: Free! Date and Time: Sunday, June 20, 1-5pm Location: Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland (Ellsworth
Street between Georgia
Ave. and Fenton St.) >> Learn More about the Event and Performers |
Volunteers Needed for SunFest!
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Revels needs your help to make SunFest a success!
If you are age 14 or older and would like to help out with SunFest, please visit the Backstage Revels page
for complete information about volunteer shifts, position descriptions, and a link to our online volunteer interest form. There are
many ways to participate and you don't have to volunteer for the entire
festival (but you can if you'd like to...)!
>> Learn more about volunteering at SunFest and sign-up!
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Montgomery Country Heritage Days
Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27
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 Join
Montgomery County in celebrating its rich heritage during the
Heritage Days Festival. Visit fascinating historic sites, some rarely
open to the public except on this special weekend. Revels will be the
featured presenters at several heritage sites throughout the weekend
of June 26-27. Saturday,
June 26, noon to 1 PM: Revels leads a CoMOOnity
Sing
at the grand opening of the King
Barn Dairy MOOseum.
Come enjoy this sing-along, filled with songs of country life and a
few special tunes about cows! Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, throughout the day: Meet characters
right out of Civil War and Underground Railroad history: a Quaker
widow, a former slave turned preacher, and the largest
African-American landowner in Montgomery County. Read more for
locations, times, and more details about these fascinating characters
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More Great Events in 2010
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the Independence Day
Parade, a Community Sing, Revels at Big Train
Baseball, ... and more -- and that just takes us
through July! For more details and regular updates
on
events throughout the year, please check our Web site regularly.
>> Visit REVELSDC.ORG -- new events added regularly! |
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you've celebrated with Revels, and been inspired by our community,
show
your support
with a gift to the Revels annual fund.
The joy of Revels, the satisfaction of promoting Community, Celebration
and Connection, PLUS, your donation of
$100 or more entitles you to early priority ticketing for the 2010 Christmas Revels and a waiver of all per-ticket fees. Donate Online...
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