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To have community events listed free in dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of taught, and no partner is necessary. while enjoying afternoon tea in the
The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913 followed by the called dance from the Library, Potomac Branch at
The newcomers’ welcome lesson is at Shapiro Music Room at the Mansion
Westpark Drive, McLean, Va. 22102, e- 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Beginners are
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden 7 p.m., followed by called dances at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,
mail to
almanac@connectionnewspapers.com, or
fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday
at noon for the following week’s
paper. Photos and artwork encouraged.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are in
Potomac. If you have any questions, call
Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457.
always welcome. This week Dave
Smukler calls to the Glen Echo Open
Band. Admission: $9. Contact Email:
info@fridaynightdance.org
Cajun/Zydeco Dance. Dancing by the
Bayou presents a Cajun/Zydeco
dance with live music in the Bumper
Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300
MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
Drive, Potomac, 9 a.m. Most
hardbacks $1 and paperbacks $.50.
Call 240-777-0690.
Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and
have a chance to tell jokes yourself at
the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400
Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m.
Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start
with Atlantic Crossing from 7:30 to
10:30 p.m. Admission: $12
nonmembers/$9 FSGW members.
Contact Phone: 202-518-1299.
Baseball. Watch the Bethesda Big
Trains take on the Red Birds at
Povich Field, 10600 Westlake Drive
in Cabin John Regional Park,
Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7
North Bethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21.
Call 301-581-5108.
MONDAY/JUNE 16
Art Lecture. Fleur Bresler, who formed
one of the country’s leading
collections of contemporary-turned
wood, will bring samples and
Admission includes an introductory at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 adults and $3 for kids. Call 301-983- reproductions of wood and glass
WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11
Afternoon Tea. Enjoy the sounds of
local musicians while enjoying
afternoon tea in the Shapiro Music
Room at the Mansion at Strathmore,
10701 Rockville Pike, North
Bethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21. Call
301-581-5108.
Focus Music. The Kennedys will
perform at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 East
Gude Drive, Rockville, 8 p.m. Tickets
are $15 general/$12 Focus Music
members. Visit www.focusmusic.com.
Lunchtime Concert. Wednesday
lunchtime concerts will take place
from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Bethesda
Place Plaza located at 7700
Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. This
week’s performer is Kenny Holmes
Band (Variety Rock and Pop). Free.
Contact 301-215-6660 or visit
www.bethesda.org.
Get Buggy. Storyteller Garly Lloyd
kicks of the 2008 Summer Reading
Club at Potomac Library, 10101
Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 7 p.m.
Pre-register at 240-777-0690.
English Conversation Club. The
English Conversation Club is for
people who want to practice speaking
English in a friendly setting at the
Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington
Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-
0970.
dance lesson at 8 p.m. followed by
dancing until midnight to live music.
Contact Email:
Dancingbythebayou@verizon.net.
Summer Reading Kick-Off. Dr.
David Adamski, the “insect guy”
will bring his
racing
hissing
cockroaches
and show
slides of
his moth
research
from 1:30-
2:30 p.m.
at Bethesda
Library,
7400
Arlington
Road,
Bethesda. Big
Learning
Company will
provide insect art
activities before and
after starting at 1 p.m. Call
240-777-0970.
Baseball. Watch the Bethesda Big
Trains take on the Thunderbirds at
7:30 p.m. at Povich Field, 10600
Westlake Drive in Cabin John
Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7 adults and $3 for
children. Call 301-983-1006 or visit
MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give 1006 or visit www.bigtrain.org.
visitors a closer look at the 1921 Film. The award-winning Israeli film
Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was “Aviva Ahiuvati” (Aviva, My Love)
made, how it works, and about the will be shown at Potomac’s
rest of the amusement park
Congregation Har Shalom, 11510
attractions that were built Falls Road, Potomac, at 8 p.m. and
around it. Visit all are welcome to attend. Admission
www.nps.gov/ is free. Call 301-299-7087 Ext. 315.
glec.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start
Pottery Classes for Teens
A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel. These
classes allow students to throw at their own skill level.
Classes meet for six weeks from 3 - 6 p.m. on Tuesdays
(June 24 - July 29)or Thursdays (June 26 - July
31). Tuition ($162) includes tools and supplies. For
students attending middle and high school (age range:
11 - 16). At Glen Echo Pottery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen
Echo. Call 301-229-5585 or visit www.glen
echopottery.com.
Park
Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300
at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300
MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give
begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors
visitors a closer look at the 1921
through a walking tour of the Park to Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was
learn about its history and the
made, how it works, and about the
current programs in arts, dance and rest of the amusement park
children’s activities. Admission is
attractions that were built around it.
free. Tours begin at the visitor’s desk Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
contemporary crafts from the
Renwick Gallery. She will discuss the
collection, and the origins and
purpose of the Renwick. Event takes
place at the Mansion at Strathmore,
10701 Rockville Pike, North
Bethesda, 11 a.m. Tickets are $10.
Visit www.strathmore.org.
Lunchtime Concert. Wednesday
lunchtime concerts will take place
from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Bethesda
Place Plaza located at 7700
Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. This
week’s performer is Level 3 (Variety
Rock and Pop). Free. Contact 301-
215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
Baseball. Watch the Bethesda Big
Trains take on the Express at Povich
Field, 10600 Westlake Drive in Cabin
John Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30
p.m. Tickets are $7 adults and $3 for
kids. Call 301-983-1006 or visit
www.bigtrain.org.
Book Discussion. Adult book
discussion at Potomac Library, 10101
Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 1 p.m.
The book is “Echo Maker.” Ask for
the book at the Circulaton Desk. Call
240-777-0690.
Magic. An interactive magic show will
be offered at the Potomac Library,
10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 7
p.m. Pre-register at 240-777-0690.
English Conversation Club. The
English Conversation Club is for
www.bigtrain.org.
in the Arcade Building..Visit
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 people who want to practice speaking
THUSDAY/JUNE 12
Square Dance. Join Hot Squares for
an evening of traditional American
square dancing and general all
around merrymaking to live music in
Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo
Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen
Echo, 8-10:0 p.m. No dance
experience, lessons or partner
required. All dances are taught.
Admission: $8. Contact Phone: 301-
651-8971 or 410-268-0231.
Evening Concert. Thursday Night
concerts will take place from 6-8 p.m.
in Veterans Park located at the corner
of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues
in Bethesda. This week’s performer
will be The Players Band (Ska/
Reggae). Contact 301-215-6660 or
visit www.bethesda.org.
Baseball. Watch the Bethesda Big
Trains take on the Herndon Braves at
7:30 p.m. at Povich Field, 10600
Westlake Drive in Cabin John
Regional Park, Bethesda, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7 adults and $3 for
children. Call 301-983-1006 or visit
www.bigtrain.org.
Art Walk. 12 galleries & studios open
late in Downtown Bethesda from 6-9
p.m. Guided tours start at 6:30 p.m.
at the Bethesda Metro Center. Call
301-215-6660.
SATURDAY/JUNE 14
Nature Hike. The Audubon Society
will hike the first 5.6 miles of the
Seneca Creek Greenway Trail, from
Riley’s at River Road to Route 28.
This natural surface trail may be
uneven and muddy in spots.
Members: $29; Nonmembers: $41.
Registration required. Visit
www.audubonnaturlists.org.
CityDance Children. The Music
Center at Strathmore, 5301
Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda,
will persent the CityDance Children
and Youth Spring 2008 Concert,
10:30 a.m. Tickets are $18. Visit
www.strathmore.org.
Classical Music. The BSO will perform
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
at the Music Center at Strathmore,
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North
Bethesda, 8 p.m. Tickets are $21-$84.
www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery
Creek Children’s Museum Forest
Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park,
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
Spend time with the entire family
while participating in engaging
science and nature activities. In the
former Glen Echo Park stable
building, near the park entrance.
Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is
free for members and children under
2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-
5111 to make arrangements or visit
www.discoverycreek.org.
SUNDAY/JUNE 15
Critiques and Coffee. A monthly
Sunday morning photo jam session at
Photoworks studio at Glen Echo Park,
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.
Bring photos to a morning critique
led by a Photoworks faculty member.
In the Photoworks Studio from 10
a.m. to noon. Call 301-229-7930 or
visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Family Dance. Spend the afternoon
dancing with children in the Bumper
MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours
begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors
through a walking tour of the Park to
learn about its history and the
current programs in arts, dance and
children’s activities. Admission is
free. Tours begin at the visitor’s desk
in the Arcade Building..Visit
www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit
Discovery Creek Children’s Museum
Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo
Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen
Echo. Spend time with the entire
family while participating in
engaging science and nature
activities. In the former Glen Echo
Park stable building, near the park
entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission is free for members and
children under 2, $5 for
nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to
make arrangements or visit
www.discoverycreek.org.
MONDAY/JUNE 16
Duplicate Bridge. 7:30 p.m. at the
Jewish Community Center of Greater
English in a friendly setting at the
Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington
Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-
0970.
Fill-in-the-Gap. 12-3 p.m. at the
Jewish Community Center (JCC) of
Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose
Road, Rockville. JCC staff will
provide quality programming when
school is not in session. For fees and
other details, contact Fara Gold at
301-348-3887 or fgold@jccgw.org.º
Afternoon Tea. Enjoy the sounds of
local musicians while enjoying
afternoon tea in the Shapiro Music
Room at the Mansion at Strathmore,
10701 Rockville Pike, North
Bethesda, 1 p.m. Tea is $21. Call
301-581-5108.
WEDNESDAY/JUNE 18
Olney Big Band. Return to the Swing
and Big Band era with the melodies
of Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey,
Glenn Miller, and more when the
Olney Big Band performs Outside at
Strathmore in North Bethesda, 7 p.m.
Food from Bruce’s BBQ Shack will be
Visit www.strathmore.org.
Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, available for purchase. Free. Visit
FRIDAY/JUNE 13
Historic Homes Tours. Drop in for
guided tours which illuminate the
history, architecture and personal
stories of the Mansion at Strathmore,
10701 Rockville Pike, North
Bethesda, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free,
reservations encouraged, 301-581-
5166.
Dance. The CityDance Ensemble will
present “The Songwriters,” a
performance based around America’s
great songwriters, at the Music
Center at Strathomre, 5301
Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 8
p.m. Tickets are $25-$100. Visit
www.strathmore.org.
Contra Dances. The Friday Night
Dancers presents Contra dancing as
well as some square dances and
waltzes in the Spanish Ballroom at
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur
Blvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra
Swing Dance. Gottaswing.com
presents a Groovie Movie Special
Event and Swing dance with the Eric
Felten Jazz Orchestra in the Spanish
Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300
MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. A
beginning Swing lesson at 8 p.m. is
followed by dancing to live music
until Midnight. Admission: $15.
English Conversation Club. Join in
practicing and improving your
spoken English with the help of
volunteers leading discussions at
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden
Drive, Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-
0690.
Canal Bike Tour. Pedal along and
enjoy the scenery and trails of the
C&O Canal starting at 9 a.m. Contact
Potomac Conservancy’s River Center
Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at
chapin@potomac.org or 301-608-
1188, x213, or go to
www.potomac.org.
MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Each of
the family dances features live music
and dance calling from 3-5 p.m.
Admission: $5.
Waltz Dance. Waltz Time presents a
beginning waltz lesson from 3 to
3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon
of waltzes and other couples dances
in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo
Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen
Echo. Dancing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. to
the music of Rhapsody Dance Band.
Admission: $8. Contact Email:
info@waltztimedances.org.
Contra and Square Dance. The
Folklore Society of Greater
Washington presents traditional
American dancing with a focus on
New England style contra dances,
including square dances, country
mixers, waltzes and other couple
dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion at
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur
Blvd., Glen Echo. All dances are
Rockville. The fee is $4 for members
or $6 for the general public. Contact
Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860
or ssweetbaum@jccgw.org.
TUESDAY/JUNE 17
Book
Discussion.
Join Michael
Bevel for a
discussion of L.
Frank Baum’s
novel, “The
Wonderful Wizard of
Oz” at Bethesda
Library, 7400
Arlington Road,
Bethesda, 7 p.m. Visit
http://
bustlesandbeaux.wordpress.com
or call 240-777-0970.
Afternoon Tea. Enjoy the
sounds of local musicians
www.strathmore.org.
THURSDAY/JUNE 19
Classical Music.
The BSO will perform
Beethoven’s Ninth at
the Music Center at
Strathmore, 5301
Tuckerman Lane,
North Bethesda, 8
p.m. Party on the
Patio begins at 6
p.m. Tickets are
$21-$84. Visit
www.strathmore.org.
Evening
Concert.
Thursday
Night
concerts
will take place
See Calendar, Page 11
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