Summer is off to a hot start and SunFest was HOT!
An audience of 8,000 thoroughly enjoyed the line-up (literally),
from the
parade to performances by musicians and dancers from the D.C. area
representing
cultures from 12 countries on five continents. Washington Revels made a real splash
with
our procession, featuring our Water Mother and glorious Sun puppets, and a myriad of singers, musicians and dancers.
We've already gotten requests from new artists and vendors for next
year.
And the media coverage was wonderful <read more about the festival>. We clearly achieved our goal of
letting Silver Spring know that Revels has arrived!
And so, the summer
season of festivities
continues...
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Independence Day Parade, July 4
121st Celebration in Takoma Park
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 Come
join Washington Revels (or cheer from the curbs) as we march
in the Takoma Park Independence Day Parade!Our hardy band of Revelers -- adults, teens, and children -- will
dress in
white bedecked with multi-colored sashes, wreaths and flower
garlands. We will be accompanied by the Green Man, Hobby
Horse,
bright banners and ribbon sticks, and more! If you would like to
march and
sing (or not, as
you
please) with us, see the details on our Web site and
send us an email as
indicated there. |
New Civic Building Grand Opening, July 8
Silver Spring Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
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 Washington
Revels has been invited to join Montgomery
County Executive Isiah Leggett for the Grand Opening of the Silver
Spring Civic
Building at Veterans Plaza.
We will present "Songs of the Sea and Shore" at 6:00pm, offering a 30-minute set just
prior to
the official ribbon cutting. Following the ceremony, the public is
invited to
come inside the building and experience this wonderful new community
space. >> Learn More |
Community Sing in Silver Spring, July 11
At Dale Drive Neighborhood Park
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 Washington Revels will
hold our annual Community Sing in
Silver Spring from 5:00-8:00pm on Sunday, July 11 at the Dale Drive
Neighborhood Park -- less than a half-mile
down Dale Drive from our wonderful building! Bring
your picnic supper and blanket and join us for group singing (with
leaders and songbooks provided) and a dance or two! Community sings
are fun
for the whole family -- younger children will even learn and perform a
song
or two of their own. No reservations
are required -- just come and enjoy!
>> Learn more
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Bethesda "Big Train" Baseball, July 24
Take me out to the ballgame...
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 Once again,
Washington Revels has been invited
to entertain the fans before and during a Bethesda Big Train
baseball game
at the wonderful Shirley Povich ballpark, near Montgomery Mall in
Bethesda. The
game that evening is against Big Train's arch-rival Youse Orioles, and is the last game
of the season (which decided the league championship last year). Come out and sing along with Revels, and enjoy great baseball in a
great
setting! |
More Great Events in 2010
| August features "Songs of the Sea and Shore" and then
a well-earned respite. September includes a performance at the Corcoran,
Labor
Day parade, children and teen auditions, and the annual Harvest Dance. 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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