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Wednesday, October 1

BOOKS: “Singing in the Comeback Choir,” African American Book Group. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773-9420.

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Saturday, October 4

DANCE: El Teatro de Danza Contemporanea de El Salvador. 8 PM. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.

 

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Sunday, October 5

DANCE: El Teatro de Danza. 7 PM. Dance Place. See Oct. 4.

ENVIRONMENT: Takoma Green Homes Tour. 15 homes in a 2-mile radius. 11 AM-5 PM. Info: www.SaveOurSky.com/housetour08.aspx. Also catch Day Two of the 18th Annual DC Tour of Solar Homes. 11 AM-5 PM. Info: www.SolarTour.org.

EXPO: Natural Living Expo with 113 exhibits and 56 workshops. 10 AM-7 PM. U-Md College Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East. $15 at door; $10 with coupon at www.NaturalLivingExpo.com. Info: 240-247-0393.

FAMILY: Sweep the Creek Celebration, thank-you to volunteers. Music, seed exchange, food, information. 4-6 PM. Dennis Avenue Rec Center, Silver Spring. Info: www.fosc.org.

FESTIVAL: Takoma Park Street Festival. Three stages, crafts, ethnic cuisine. 10 AM-5 PM. Carroll Ave from Willow to Philadelphia Aves. Free. Info: TakomaFestival.com.

 

Tuesday, October 7

oct 7 COLLEGE: SAT Prep for the college bound. 7 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Free. RSVP: www.takomapark.info.library/registration.html. Info: 301-891-7259.

 

 

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Wednesday, October 8

Oct 8 THEATRE: Paul Zaloom. Puppets and political satire. 8 PM, repeats Oct 9 & 10. Kogod Theatre, U-Md Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University Ave at Stadium Drive. $35; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.

Oct 8 FESTIVAL: Cantare Fiesta. Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. ??? Info: 301-320-5331. or www.adventuretheatre.org.

Oct 8 KIDS: Walk to School Day. Local schools organizing walks as part of International Walk to School Day. Info: Lucy Neher, 301-891-7235.

Oct 8 THEATRE: Paul Zaloom. Puppets and political satire. 8 PM, repeats Oct 9 & 10. Kogod Theatre, U-Md Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University Ave at Stadium Drive. $35; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.

Thursday, October 9

ART LECTURE: The Puerto Rican Poster in the 20th Century. 7-8:30 PM. Pyramid Atlantic, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. info: 301-608-9101 or www.pyramidatlanticartscenter.org.

Oct 9 AUTHOR TALK: Tyranny of Oil, by Antonia Juhasz & Mike Brune, calls for the breakup of Big Oil. 6:30 PM. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW DC. Free. Info: www.teachingforchange.org.

Oct 9 FILM: Stop-Loss, Ryan Phillippe fights Army orders to return to duty in Iraq. Part of Labor FilmFest. 7 PM. AFI Silver, 8633 Colvesville Rd., Silver Spring. $10. Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.

MEETING: Pedestrian Safety on Piney Branch Road. 7-9 PM. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd. Info: 240-777-2190.

Oct 9 THEATRE: Paul Zaloom. Clarice Smith Center. 8 PM. See Oct. 8.

Friday, October 10

Oct 10 ART: Reception for Joren Lindholm at A.Salon. 6-9 PM, exhibit runs through Oct 30. 6925 Willow St. NW DC. Free. Info: asalondc.org. Open studio on Oct 11.

OCT 10 ART: Opening Reception for Mary D. Ott exhibit, "Mainly Monotypes." 6-8:30 PM. Exhbit runs Oct. 8-Nov. 9. Touchstone Gallery, 406 7th Street NW DC. Free. Info: info@touchstonegallery.com.

Oct 10 AUTHOR TALK: Development Redefined by Robin Broad and John Cavanagh, explores best route to develop poorer nationsl. 6 PM. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street NW DC. Free. Info: www.teachingforchange.org.

PAID Oct 10 CONCERT: Laura Baron Quartet CD Release Concert: "Scenes From The Avenue". Special guests marshall Keys and Srdjan Kolarevic. 7-10 PM. Historic Blair Mansion, 7711 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring. $12/advance; $15/door. Info: www.laurabaronmusic.com or www.blairmansion.com.

Oct 10 THEATRE: Paul Zaloom. Clarice Smith Center. 8 PM. See Oct 8.

Saturday, October 11

oct 11 ART: Second Saturday Open Studio, at A.Salon. 1-3 PM. 6925 Willow St. NW DC. Free. Info: asalondc.org.

oct 11 BENEFIT: Incredi-Ball. Arts on the Block's fifth anniversary Gala, sponsored in part by the Voice. Dinner, dancing and art auction. 7 PM. VisArts, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville. Donation requested. Info: www.artsontheblock.com or 240-283-1526.

Oct 11 CONCERT: Squeeze Bayou. 9 PM. Remingtons of Laurel, 3340 Ft. Meade Rd. $10. Info: 301-490-7000.

oct 11 DANCE: Devi Dance Theater. 7 PM, repeats Oct 12. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.

oct 11 DISCUSSION: Earth Charter Community Summit on economic, social and environmental justice. 10 AM-3:30 PM. MLK Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW DC. Free. Info: 240-672-3534.

Oct 11 FESTIVAL: Takoma Park Baptist Church Community Day. 12:30-4 PM. Free barbeque and child and adult games for all ages. 635 Aspen Street NW DC. Free. Info: 202-723-4700.

oct 11 FILM: Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times." Restoration print presented as part of Labor FilmFest. 2:45 PM. AFI Silver, 8633 Colvesville Rd., Silver Spring. $10. Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.

oct 11 FORUM: Spying on Maryland Residents by MD State Police, sponsored by Washington Peace Center. 2-4:30 PM. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave. Free. Info: 202-234-2000 or www.washingtonpeacecenter.org.

Oct 11 NATURE: Bee Keepers Association Festival. All things honeybees and the need to protect them. 10 AM-4 PM, including storytime at 10 AM (ages 3-6). Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.

oct 11 NATURE: Milkhouse Ford Hike (11 AM) and Fort DeRussy Hike (2 PM) led by park rangers. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6239.

Sunday, October 12

oct 12 DANCE: Devi Dance Theater. 7 PM. Dance Place. See Oct. 11.

Monday, October 13

Oct 13 CONCERT: Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko, part of Institute of Musical Traditions. American banjo meets African griot. 7:30 PM. St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $15/advance; $18/door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imt/folk.org.

Oct 13 KIDS: Flower Buds for ages 3-5 with parent. 10:30-11 AM. Visitors Center classroom, Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $3/child; adult free. (RSVP required at www.parkpass.org.). Info: 301-982-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.

oct 11 COLLEGE: Focus on Financial Aid for the college bound. 7 PM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. Free. RSVP: www.takomapark.info.library/registration.html. Info: 301-891-7259.

Tuesday, October 14

Oct 14 CONCERT: Billy Coulter, part of FODfest tour, celebrating the life of Daniel Pearl. 8:30 PM. IOTA Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Donation. Info: 703-552-8349 or www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

oct 14 FESTIVAL: Can a Sista Rock a Mic? 4 PM. Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.canasistarockamic.com.

oct 14 FILM: "Secrecy" SilverDocs presents examination of national security policy, followed by panel discussion. 7 PM. AFI Silver, 8633 Colvesville Rd., Silver Spring. $10. Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.

FILM: "American Blockout" free showing of documentary exposing maneuvers that excluded African American voters during 2004 elections. Sponsored by Prince George's Peace & Justice Coalition. 8 PM. Beltway Plaza (Academy Theatre, free admmission). info: www.justpeacepg@earthlink.net or 301-577-2350.*

Oct 14 POLITICS: Obama, McCain and the Pursuit of Arab-Israeli Peace, by author Aaron David Miller. 2-3:15 PM. Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Science East Building, room 119, 51 Manakee St. Free. Info: www.montgomerycollege.edu.

oct 14 POLITICS: "New Loyalties for Old - Farewell to the Two Party System?" Panel discussion. 7 PM. National Archives, Constitution between 7th and 9th. Info: 202-357-5000 or www.archives.gov.

Oct 14 VOTING: Last day to register to vote in Nov. 4 general election. Info: 240-777-VOTE or www.777vote.org.

Wednesday, October 15

oct 15: BOOKS: "A Hope in the Unseen", this year's One Maryland/One Book selection. 2 PM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.

oct 15 DISCUSSION: Civic Reflection of "Hope in the Unseen" by Ron Suskind, this year's One Maryland/One Book. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.

Oct 15 PERFORMANCE: Rha Goddess explores stigma and fear about mental illness. Adult themes (see ad p. 45). 8 PM, thru Oct. 17. Kogod Theatre, U-Md Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University Ave at Stadium Drive. $35; $7/students. Info: 301-405-ARTS or www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.

Thursday, October 16

OCT 16 PERFORMANCE: Rha Goddess. 8 PM. Clarice Smith Center. See Oct. 15.

Friday, October 17

OCT 17 PERFORMANCE: Rha Goddess. 8 PM. Clarice Smith Center. See Oct. 15.

oct 17 POLITICS: "Technology, Elections and Electronic Voting." 7 PM. National Archives, Constitution Ave between 7th and 9th NW DC. Info: 202-357-5000 or www.archives.gov.

Saturday, October 18

Oct 18 ARTS: Arts and Humanities Day in Takoma Park. Sampler of the arts includes dance, opera, history, music, poetry and Trashy Art Contest (2 or 3-D art from 100% trash or recyclables, everyone eligible). 11 AM-2 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. Info: 301-891-7224 or www.takomaparkmd.gov.

Oct 18 CONCERT: Old Time Banjo Concert with Cathy Fink, Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin. In conjunction with Old Time Banjo Academy. 7:30 PM. Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. NW DC. $20. Info: www.imtfolk.org or 301-754-3611.

Oct 18 DANCE: Alvin Mayes. 7 PM, repeats Oct. 19. Dance Place, 3225 8th Street, NE DC. $22; $8/age 2-17. Info: 303-389-2600 or www.danceplace.org.

FESTIVAL: Silver Spring's Fall Fest. Hay rides, music, artists and a beer garden. 916 Ellsworth Dr. Free. Info: 301-587-0867.

oct 18 NATURE: Rapids Bridge Hike (2 miles, ages 7 and up) led by park rangers. 2 PM. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6239.

Sat/Oct 18 NATURE: Focus on Endangered Species presented by National Wildlife Refuge experts. 10:30 AM. Takoma Park MD Library, 101 Philadelphia (please RSVP at 301-891-7259) or head to the National Wildlife Festival at Patuxent Wildlife Refuge (Powder Mill Rd. between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197), 10 AM-3 PM. Free. Info: www.patuxent.fws.gov or 301-497-5766.

oct 18 NATURE: Autumn Walks at Brookside Gardens. 2 PM. 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Info: 301-962-1400 or www.brooksidegardens.org.

VOLUNTEER: Old Takoma Fall Clean-Up Day sponsored by Main Street Takoma. 9 AM-Noon. Gather at Laurel Ave, Takoma Junction, or Triangle Park in DC. Info: www.mainstreettakoma.org.

Oct 18 VOLUNTEER: New Hampshire Ave. Tree Planting, sponsored by the City of Takoma Park. Help beautify the New Hampshire Ave corridor. 9 AM-Noon. 6600 New Hampshire Ave., Hyattsville. Info: 301-891-7220 or paulw@takomagov.org.

 

Sunday, October 19

Oct 19 CONCERT: The Chuck Redd Trio with Andrew Adair on piano and Amy Shook on bass. Two sets: 6 & 7:45 PM. The Red Dog Cafe, 8301-A Grubb Road, off Hwy 410. Info: 301-588-6300 or www.reddogcafe.com.

oct 19 DANCE: Alvin Mayes. 7 PM. Dance Place. See Oct. 18.

Oct 19 FAMILY: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, 1 PM ($15-35) plus Strathmore Family Sings, led by David Roth. 4 PM ($7). Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Oct 19 SCIENCE: Middle School Student Science Exhibit, part of Science for Society & Public. 1-3 PM. Koshland Museum, 6th & E Streets NW (Gallery Place or Judiciary Metro). Free. Info: 202-334-1201 or www.koshland-science-museum.org.

Monday, October 20

oct 20 PARENTS: "Where Do the Children Play?" PBS Film showing. 7-8 PM, discussion follows. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html

oct 20 CONCERT: Mediaeval Baebes. This UK group is an Institute of Musical Tradition favorite. 7:30 PM. Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $22/advance; $27/door. Info: www.imtfolk.org or 301-74-3611.

Tuesday, October 21

BENEFIT: Eat at Mark’s Kitchen and support Takoma Park Film Festival (15% of receipts). Noon-9 PM. 7006 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park. Info: 301-270-1884 or www.markskitchen.com.

Oct 21 BOOKS: "Hope in the Unseen" by Ron Suskind, this year's One Maryland/One Book. African-American Book Group. 7 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. RSVP: 240-773- 9420.

Oct 21 ENVIRONMENT: Water Quality in Sligo Creek - How did we get here and what do we do now?, sponsored by Friends of Sligo Creek. 7:30 PM. Long Branch Community Center, Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Free. Info: www.fosc.org.

Oct 21 PERFORMANCE: Bread and Puppet Theater present The Sourdough Philosophy Circus. 8 PM. St. Stephen's Church, 1525 Newton St. NW at 16th, DC. Free. Also Oct 22.

POETRY: Monthly session of ongoing adult poetry workshop led by Anne Becker. New participants are welcome. 7:30-9:30 PM. Takoma Park Community Center, 7600 Maple Ave. Free. RSVP: 301-891-7224.

Wednesday, October 22

Oct 22 CONCERT: Jaime A. Salazar (Gato), Takoma Park-based guitarist. 7:30 PM. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $10. Info: 3910581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Oct 22 POLITICS: Why It's Imperative to Vote Green Party. 7:30-9 PM. Savory Cafe, 7071 Carroll Ave. Free. Info: 301-270-CAFE.

FAMILY: What's Crackling? Poems of Autumn. Rosanne Singer and Liz Rees help us use movement, art and words to create poetry. 7 PM. Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave. 301-891-7259. RSVP at www.takomapark.info/library/registration.html

odt 22 BUSINESS: Networking After Hours. 5:15-7 PM. MD Chiropractic & Rehab, 8505 Fenton St., Suite 204.Members free, nonmembers $10 (cash). RSVP: 301-565-3777 or www.gsscc.org.

Oct 22 PERFORMANCE: Bread and Puppet Theater present "Storm Office: A Storm Poem with Implementation Machine." 8 PM. Free. See Oct. 21.

Thursday, October 23

oct 23 FILM: Foreign Film Fest at Long Branch Library features "American Rhapsody (Hungarian). 10 AM. 8800 Garland Ave. Free. RSVP: 240-777-0910.

Friday, October 24

Saturday, October 25

Oct 25 BAZAAR: Takoma Park Presbyterian Church annual Bazaar. Used items sale and lunch. (Bring donations to the gym Oct 21-23 from 4-8 PM.) 9 AM-3 PM. 310 Tulip at Maple. info: 301-270-5550 or www.takmaparkpc.org.

Oct 25 CONCERT: Billy Coulter Band with Ruthie & the Wranglers. 8 PM. Surf Club Live, 4711 Kenniworth Ave., Hyattsville. Cover. Info: www.billycoulter.com or surfclublive.com

Oct 25 CONCERT: The Bach Sinfonia offers The Genius of Haydn. 8 PM. Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $18; $15/students. Info: www.bachsinfonia.org or 301-282-8525.

Oct 25 FAMILY: Bookfest: Books and Brownies with a bite. Silver Spring Library's annual festival offers book and bake sale, storyteller Diane Macklin and crafts for all ages. 11 AM-4 PM. Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Info: 240-773-9420.

Oct 25 FESTIVAL: Thornton Friends School Fall Fest and 5-K Run. Rummage sale, live music, fun for all ages. 10 AM-3 PM. 5-K Run/walk begins 11 AM. 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free except run ($20). Info: 301-384-6672 or www.throntonfriends.org.

oct 25 HALLOWEEN: Takoma Park celebrates with Canine Costume Contest, (3 PM, Bank of America Parking Lot) and Annual Costume Contest, Parade and Bash (at Piney Branch Elementary School, featuring local band RTT). Ages 2-adult can win prizes for original, funniest, and scariest. 5 PM. Intersection of Carroll and Laurel Avenes. Info: 301-891-

Oct 25 KIDS: Sundial Festival. Make your own polarization sundial (works with no shadow). 2 PM. TP-SS Montgomery College Planetarium. Fenton near Philadelphia Ave.

oct 25 oct 11 NATURE: Fall Color Hike (2 miles, ages 7 and up) led by park rangers. 2 PMRock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd., NW, DC. Free. Info: www.nps.gov/rocr or 202-895-6239.

Sunday, October 26

oct 26 FAMILY: Carnival of Creatures, Post-Classical Ensemble's a scary family concert. Kids invited to come in Halloween costumes. 1 PM. Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $18-35. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.

PARENTING: Birth Options Alliance Monthly Meeting (every fourth Sunday). 4:30-6:30 PM. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave. info: info@birthoptionsalliance.org.

PETS: PawFest 2008, Washington Animals Rescue League Open House. Noon-4 PM. 71 Ogelthorpe St. NW DC. Free. Info: 202-726-2556 or www.warl.org.

Monday, October 27

oct 27 CONCERT: Jay Summerour, Michael Baytop and Rick Franklin, rhythm and blues. Institute of Musical Traditions Series. 7:30 PM. St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $14/advance; $17/door. Info: 301-754-3611 or www.imt/folk.org.

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Thursday, October 30

Friday, October 31

oct 31 CRAFTS: International Crafts Sale sponsored by Hyattsville Mennonite Church. 4-9 PM, continues Nov 1. 4217 East-West Highway. Info: 301-927-7327 or www.hyattsvillemennonite.org.

oct 31 KIDS: Halloween PreSchool Party. Spooky stories, games and crafts. 10:30 AM. Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave. RSVP: 240-777-0910.

oct 31 KIDS: Creepy Critters! featuring crafts, animals and puppet show. 4-7 PM. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuse, Powder Mill Rd. between Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Free. Info: 301-776-3090 or www.patuxent.fws.gov.

oct 31 FILM: Silent version of "Nosferatu" with live organ accompaniment. AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. $20/general, $15/members; #5/under 12. Info: 301-495-6720 or www.afi.com/silver.

Oct 31 . MUSIC: Halloween Park at McGinty's. Prizes for top three costumes. Still Counting provides the live music. 9 PM-1:30 AM. 911 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring. $5. Info: 301-587-1270 or mcgintyspublichouse.com.

Saturday, November 1

nov 1 BOOKS: Friends of Takoma Park Library Used Book Sale. 10 AM-3 PM. Sales support library programs. Volunteers encouraged. Library lawn, 101 Phildelphia Ave. Info: 301-891-7259

Sunday, November 2

Monday, November 3

Tuesday, November 4

Nov 4 POLITICS: Election Day. Don't forget to vote. 8 AM-8 PM. Questions about polling places and updated results:

Nov 4 FAMILIES: Political Animals at Riversdale. Kids activities (ages 8-12) reflect Election Day: donkeys and elephants, campaign buttons, puppets. 10 AM-2:30 PM. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Road. $15. RSVP: 301-864-0420 or www.pgparks.com.

 

Wednsday, November 5

Thursday, November 6

nov 6 ART: Takoma Park Mosaic Project first public meeting. Director Arturo Ho explains how community members can help design and create murals to decorate the Takoma Park Community Center. All welcome. 7:30 PM. 7600 Maple Avenue. Info: 301-891-7224 or www.takomamosaic.org.

Friday, November 7

nov 7 ART: Book Arts Fair and Conference. 6-8 PM. Opening Reception at Pyramid Atlantic, Sponsored by Pyramid Atlantic Art Center Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College,

nov 7 CONCERT: Woody Guthrie's Lost World Tour. 8 PM. Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $25-52. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Saturday, November 8

ART: Book Arts Fair and Conference. 60 exhibitors, 10 AM-5 PM, Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College, 930 King Street, west of Metro tracks. 6-8 PM, reception for "American Psyche" exhibition exploring personal and military violence. Also, The Floating Lab Museum, outside art center. Continues Sunday. Fair: $10/both days; $7/one day. Conference: $40/weekend; $20/students.

Sunday, November 9

Nov 9 ART: Book Arts Fair and Conference. 11 AM-5 PM. Montgomery College. See Nov. 8.

November 15

nov 12 CONCERT: Jon Carroll. 7:30 PM. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. $15. Info: 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.

Nov 15 DANCE: College Dance Festival presented by Dance Place, offers student performances from local colleges. 8 PM, repeats Nov. 16. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, DC. $22/general; $10/college; $8/age 17 and under. Info: 202-269-1600 or www.danceplace.org.

November 16

Nov 16 DANCE: College Dance Festival. 4 PM. Dance Place. See Nov. 15.

November 22

Nov 22 DANCE: Carla & Company. 8 PM, repeats Nov 23. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, DC. $22/general; $10/college; $8/age 17 and under. Info: 202-269-1600 or www.danceplace.org.

Nov 22 FESTIVAL: Fall Bazaar and Funfair, sponsored by Washington Waldorf School. Old fashioned fun for the whole family. Live music, lunch, crafts and games. 10 AM-3 PM. 4800 Sangamore Rd., Bethesda. Info: 301-229-6107 or www.washingtonwaldorf.org.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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