Public Programs
LIVE! from the Historical Society of Washington D.C.
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Saturday, December 6 The Mitchell Ringers, fourteen adults, and the Jubilee Ringers, fourteen children are two of ten handbell ensembles from St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church. Their most recent CD is “Who Let the Bells Out?” (All ages) |
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Sunday, December 7 Author Patricia Daly-Lipe will take us from Washington to Paris based on her novel, Forbidden Loves, Paris Between the Wars wrapping facts and fiction, she brings the era 1927-1939, its historical moments and people, to life for the reader and the audience. (Ages 16 to Adults) |
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Saturday, December 13 A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. Six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood's most enduring character - Santa Claus. (All ages) |
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Saturday, December 13 REVERB's performance will include songs from their CD, "The Mission Statement," described by Washington Post music critic Mike Joyce as "unrivaled for sheer beauty of tone and intensity of performance." |
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Saturday, December 13 L. Debois will sing Nasheed songs featuring Joshua Salam of Native Deen. A nasheed is Islamic vocal music that is either sung a cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments Anasheeds are popular throughout the Islamic World. The lyrics of a nasheed usually make reference to Islamic beliefs, history, and religion, as well as current events. (All ages) |
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Sunday, December 14 The Lilliput Rose Garden Orchestra is a small group of string instrumentalists and vocalists who create a whimsical and eclectic style, combining folk, inspirational and classical songs and interludes. This Christmas concert will include early American and International as well as more recent Christmas melodies. |
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Saturday, December 20 Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss, giving this rendition of, How the Grinch Stole Christmas a delightfully magical spin. (All ages) |
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Saturday, December 20 In this workshop, "Everything You Need to Know to Celebrate Kwanzaa", you will learn the history of Kwanzaa; the purpose for celebrating Kwanzaa; the items needed to celebrate Kwanzaa; and how to create a Kwanzaa altar. |
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Saturday, December 20 The music of the SGI-USA New Century Chorus reflects the underlying mission of its parent organization, the Soka Gakkai International in creating value and promoting world peace. It is through the music that they seek to touch the hearts of humankind, highlighting peoples’ inter-connectedness and shared humanity. (All ages) |
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Sunday, December 21 The "Chanukah Gift" tells the story of Chanukah through the sweet tale of a boy trying to find the right present for his mother. This show features music, audience participation, and shadow puppets. (Ages 3 and up) |
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Thursday, January 15 In exploring the last few years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, this beautifully crafted AMERICAN EXPERIENCE production traces his efforts to recast himself by embracing causes beyond the Civil Rights Movement, by becoming a champion of the poor and an outspoken opponent of the war in Vietnam. (Ages 13 and up) |
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Sunday, January 25 From Warsaw to Wherever is the autobiography of Zygmunt Nagorski, president of the Centre for International Leadership, who served in the Polish army during WWII. This book tells of Nagorski's struggle when it seemed that obstacles stood at every turn in the road, and his perseverance in the face of this struggle, which brought him to where he is today. (Ages 16 to Adults) |
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Saturday, January 31 The SolSource Group and HSW present Hip Hop Cinema Café. Explosively tracing the story of a group of underground hip hop MCs and DJs from the early 1980s to the present day, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme is a work-in-progress documentary film that explores the world of improvisational rap - the rarely recorded art form of rhyming spontaneously, or "off the top of the head." (Ages 13 and up) |