Art Walk & Tour

Friday, September 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

The Bethesda Art Walk features galleries and studios who stay open late on the second Friday of every month. Downtown Bethesda galleries showcase artwork created locally, nationally and internationally including painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. Participating galleries are open from 6-9pm, with many hosting opening receptions for new exhibits. Free guided tours will take place Sept. 10 & Oct. 9. Tours begin at 6:30pm and meet at the Bethesda Metro Station.

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Bethesda's various galleries, Bethesda, MD 20814

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The Talented Mr. Ripley

Running through Sunday, September 26

Presented by Round House Theatre

Enigmatic conman Tom Ripley is determined to gain wealth and social status by any means possible. The perfect opportunity arises when American financier Herbert Greenleaf sends him to Italy to track down his son, who has been living the high life there with his beautiful girlfriend. His mission takes on a sinister twist as the lives of Ripley and young Richard Greenleaf become inextricably entwined , with murder the only way out. Helen Hayes Award winner Karl Miller is Ripley, an intelligent, suave, charming psychopath, in this explosive thriller. Round House is the first regional theatre in the country to have this gripping play on its stage. "Gets closer to the black heart of Highsmith's novel than you would have thought possible" - Financial Times. $10 Tuesday - $10 side orchestra and side balcony seats for all adults . Tue., Sept. 21. Special $10 and $15 tickets available for patrons age 30 and under at all other performances - call for info. (Recommended for age 17and above - includes adult language, situations and violence.)

Cost: $10 - $60

Location: Round House Theatre Bethesda, 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Takoma Park Folk Festival

Sunday, September 12 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Presented by Takoma Park Folk Festival

Free music, dance, and arts festival. Seven stages all day. Juried crafts show. Games for kids. Community activities. And much more.

Cost: Free

Location: Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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2010-2011 Season Preview

Friday, September 10 at 8:00 pm

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Music Director Marin Alsop leads the BSO in excerpts from the highly anticipated programs featured in the 2010-2011 season. BSO-Peabody Bruno Walter Assistant Conductor Ilyich Rivas debuts with the BSO in Mahler’s “Blumine” from Symphony No. 1.

Cost: $10 - $15

Location: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852

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