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We welcome you to attend our many year-round performances, become a volunteer, perform with us at Festival Day, make crafts and props, sign a child up for a workshop,march in a parade...and more! There's something for everyone. Invite others to join the Revels community by encouraging them to get involved. Share the enjoyment that participatory celebrations bring and help us champion this unique community.
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Washington Revels Winter Workshops
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Through traditional music, dance, stories and games, our teaching artists guide youth in grades K-5 to discover the joys of seasonal celebrations, cultural heritage, and collaboration. Registration is now open for the 2012 Winter term (January 27-March 26). 
GRADES K-1 - Winter's Smallest Wonders GRADES 2-3 - Exploring Winter's Creative Quilt GRADES 4-5 - American Trickster Tales
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Jubilee Voices at Temple Shalom, Jan. 13
Friday, January 13, 7:30-9:00 pm |
In honor of the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform as part of the annual commemoration at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Jubilee Voices will join Cantor Lisa Levine, the Woodrow Wilson High School Chorus, the Kids Lead Teen Gospel Choir from the Girls and Boys Club of D.C., three Temple Shalom choirs and two temple-sponsored bands for this celebration of Dr. King's life and work.
This contemporary-style Shabbat celebration is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area activities leading up to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. The event at Temple Shalom will be streamed live on jwash.net, but it will be even better in person!
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6th Annual Pub Sing in Silver Spring
Sunday, January 29, 6:00-9:00 pm |
 Join us to raise glass and song at McGinty's Public House in Silver Spring, MD. We will once again have the entire 2nd floor bar area! This Pub Sing sells out in advance -- so don't miss your chance... All songs will be led, and songbooks will be provided; if you are interested in leading a song, please send an email to pubsing@revelsdc.org. We will again have a mini-"Burns Supper," honoring the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns -- a shortened, 15-minute version of the traditional celebration, including a few songs, the entrance of (and "Address" to) the haggis - and haggis tasting! - and bagpiper, ending with a rousing 'Auld Lang Syne' as written by Burns himself! » Learn more |
Maritime Voices at FSGW Mini-Fest
Saturday, February 4, 2:00-3:00 pm |
 Beat the winter blues with maritime music and fun! The Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW) Midwinter Festival is a family-friendly extravaganza of music, dance, stories, workshops, and crafts. Both before and after their hour-long performance, the Maritime Voices will wander through the hallways singing to one and all. Join Maritime Voices and others for some of the finest music and dance that the Washington area has to offer! » Learn more about the festival |
Heritage Voices at Ford's Theatre
Sunday, February 12 at 1:30 and 2:30 pm |  As part of its Lincoln's Birthday Open House celebration, Ford's Theatre has invited the Washington Revels Heritage Voices to perform two 30-minute sets of music and spoken word on the Theatre stage. In addition to the day's activities in the Theatre, visitors can tour the Theatre Museum and preview the exhibits at the brand-new Center for Education & Leadership, which will formally open on February 21. The opening of the Center marks the completion of the last of three phases of Ford's expansion, which included a complete renovation of the Theatre and the inauguration of the Lincoln Project. The event is FREE to the public, with ticket reservations required. » Learn more |
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CDs featuring
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American Music
of the Civil War Era
featuring Bruce Molsky, Jacqueline Schwab, Magpie, Federal City Brass, Pete Cooper, and Douglas Jimerson.
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 French Canadian Music
in celebration of the
Winter Solstice
featuring Riki Schneyer, Steven Winick, Washington Revels Children, and more.
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