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Hi Jenni,

We hope to see you THIS SATURDAY from 11am to 4pm to celebrate the opening of the 102nd season of the Dentzel Carousel at Carousel Day! See FREE performances, participate in FREE hands-on arts crafts, Praline Cafe and Ben & Jerry's will be in the Park for refreshments, and of course, ride the carousel!

Get your waltzing shoes on this Saturday for Waltz Time's annual An Evening with Strauss Ball. There will be a Viennese lesson at 8:00pm, and then dancing to live music by Olde Vienna from 9pm to midnight. Formal attire is suggested, and no partner is required. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Be sure to join us on Zoom in this Thursday at 7pm for a virtual arti st talk with J. Jordan Bruns. He will discuss his solo exhibition, Playing with Reality: 15 Years at Glen Echo Park, currently on view in the Popcorn Gallery.

Support your favorite park during National Park Week by donating to the Summer 2023 Carousel Campaign. By supporting Glen Echo Park, you help maintain the historic facilities and expand the Park's arts and cultural programs.

Spring means growth and renewal and there’s no better way to add those to your life than to immerse yourself in an art class! So let your creativity bloom! Spring classes are underway and there are so many to choose from, including fine arts, dance, music, and much more!

Keep reading for more details about upcoming classes, this week's dances, and more!

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SOCIAL DANCE

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EXHIBITIONS

Popcorn Gallery >>

J. Jordan Bruns: Playing with Reality: 15 Years at Glen Echo Park

April 1 - 30 | Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

VIRTUAL Artist Talk | April 27 at 7pm on Zoom

Stone Tower Gallery >>

Tim Doyle: Navigations

April 1 - 30 | Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Park View Gallery >>

Abbey Alpern: Out of the Box

April 1 - 29 | Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm

Stephanie Garon: Uprooted

Near the Yurts, across from the carousel.

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the 2024 calendar year. We aim to exhibit quality art by artists who represent a broad spectrum of our region, with diverse backgrounds and working in a wide range of artistic media.

Submit Your Proposal Here

CLASSES & CAMPS

At Glen Echo Park, WE ARE HAPPY CAMPERS!

We offer camps for children & teens in visual arts, music, theater, and nature & aquatic life. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the Park for a safe and fun summer.

Most camps run from 9am – 3pm. Ages 5-17. (A few camps start at age 4.)

After Camp is also available to extend your camper's day until 6pm!

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THEATER & MORE

Jack and the Beanstalk

April 20 - May 21

Enjoy this multimedia Legacy production that tells the story of a lazy lad whose life changes because of some magic beans! Using rod puppets and full masks and costumes, TPC fans may recognize The Giant from our annual Nutcracker show.

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Tiny Tots

Designed for children 2 to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theatre doors.

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To celebrate 40 years of the Puppet Co. they are raising $40,000! So far, they have raised 25% of this goal through the generous support of the community. Contributions help us present fan favorites, create new shows and programs for all ages, and allow us to continue to share the joy of puppetry with people on a local and national level!

Save the Date for their 40th Anniversary Event on September 9!

Donate Today!

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info@glenechopark.org | 301-634-2222

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The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland.