Washington Revels
February 2012
In This Issue
Maritime Voices at FSGW Mini-Fest, February 4
Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass' House, February 11
Heritage Voices at Ford's Theatre, February 12
Marcus-Collinson Duo Benefit Concert, March 9
Maritime Voices "Sing-Along" at FSGW Event
Saturday, February 4, 2:00-3:00 pm
Sea SingingWashington Revels Maritime Voices will present a sing-along version of their ever-evolving "Songs of Sea and Shore" at this year's FSGW Midwinter Festival. Come be a part of the action! Plus, both before and after the hour-long songfest, you can sing along with some of the performers as they wander the hallways serenading one and all!

Saturday, February 4, 12:00 noon-10:30 pm (Maritime Voices perform at 2-3 pm, in the Jams Room, #184). Tickets for the Mini-Fest are available for half- and full-day pricing; Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD

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Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass' House
Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am

Frederick DouglassCelebrate Frederick Douglass' birthday through ceremony and song with Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they perform music popular during Douglass' life.

There will also be presentations, tours of his home, programs on the history of Anacostia, kids' activities, and more!

 

Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Jubilee Voices will perform at 10 am). This is a FREE event; Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W Street SE, Washington, D.C.

 

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Heritage Voices at Ford's Theatre
Sunday, February 12 at 1:30 and 2:30 pm

Abraham Lincoln

As part of Lincoln's Birthday Open House at Ford's Theatre, Washington Revels Heritage Voices will perform two 30-minute sets of Civil War-era music and spoken word as part of a day-long celebration not only of Lincoln's birthday but also the grand opening of the new Center for Education & Leadership.  

 

Come enjoy Heritage Voices and celebrate Lincoln's legacy with the full Ford's Theatre experience!

 

Sunday, February 12 from 8:45am to approximately 5:00pm (Heritage Voices will perform at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm); Ford's Theatre, 511 Tenth St, NW, Washington, DC.

 

Tickets are FREE and available at the box office beginning at 8:30 a.m. on February 12.

 

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Marcus-Collinson Duo Benefit Concert
Friday, March 9, 8:00-9:30 pm

Marcus-Collinson DuoCome revel with the newly celebrated duo of Andrew Marcus and Glyn Collinson for a high-energy evening of British folk music with attitude. Lively songs, stompin' tunes and a good time guaranteed!

 

Andrew and Glyn are presenting this concert as a benefit to Washington Revels. Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $15 (more gratefully received!), with all proceeds going to Revels.

 

Friday, March 9 from 8 pm - 9:30 pm; Revels Office, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD.

 

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CDs featuring
Washington Revels

Hard Times CD Cover

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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Le temps des Fetes Cover French Canadian Music  

in celebration of the  

Winter Solstice 

featuring Riki Schneyer, Steven Winick, Washington Revels Children, and more.  

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Catalogue for Philanthropy

Selected by the 2010-11 Catalogue for Philanthropy
"One of Greater Washington's best small charities."


 
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