In need of some suggestions for fun activities in and around Bethesda this weekend? Look no further, our weekend planner is here:
Choral Concert: An All-Tomkins Program
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase. A second performance will take place 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Christ Episcopal Church at 6800 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia.
Why Go: Hailed as the last great Elizabethan-era composer, Thomas Tomkins was a prolific composer with a rich and complex musical language. Join Voices 21 as the group explores Tomkins' compositional style through selected madrigals and anthems that highlight his versatility in settings ranging from four to seven voices. The concert will also present some of Tomkins' music for keyboard instruments.
Price: Free. Donations accepted at the door.
Asian Brush Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition Opening Reception
Where/When: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 11, at Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Avenue, Chevy Chase.
Why Go: The local artists from the National Capital Area Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America will display their paintings and calligraphy done in the East Asian brush-painting style. The exhibit, "Welcome Spring," is on view, daily, through March 30.
Price: Free.
Where/When: Downtown Bethesda art galleries from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 9.
Why Go: It's the second Friday of the month, so that means downtown Bethesda art galleries will keep their doors open late to showcase great local, regional and national artwork. Participating venues include Artworks (7740 Old Georgetown Rd.), California Tortilla (4862 Cordell Ave.), Gallery B (7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E), L'Eclat de Verre (7015 Wisconsin Ave.), Upstairs Art Studios (4948 St. Elmo Ave.) and the Waverly Street Gallery (4600 East-West Highway).
Price: Free
Construct/Destruct Opening Reception
Where/When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 9 at 4526 Cheltenham Drive, Bethesda
Why Go: Four Washington, D.C. area artists will display artwork at CountDown Temporary Artspace, but the work is doomed for destruction once the temporary space leaves its Bethesda location. The short-lived work is themed around construction and destruction.
Price: Free
March Harp and Fiddle Showcase
Where/When: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Flanagans Harp and Fiddle, 4844 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda
Why Go: Enjoy live music by local young musical talent at this family-friendly show.
Price: Free
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Free Choral Concert All Tomkins Program
March 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm–8:30 pm -
Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
7001 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD -
Christ Episcopal Church
6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD -
Asian Brush Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition Opening Reception
March 11, 2012 at 11:30 am–1:30 pm4433 S Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MD (Friendship Heights Village Community Center) -
Friendship Heights Village Center
4433 S Park Ave, Chevy Chase, MD -
Artworks
7740 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD
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California Tortilla
4862 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD -
Gallery B
7700 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD (Suite E) -
Waverly Street Gallery
4600 East West Hwy, Bethesda, MD (entrance on Waverly Street) -
Construct::destruct (open until implosion)
March 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm–8:30 pm4526 Cheltenham Dr, Bethesda, MD -
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Flanagans Harp and Fiddle
4844 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
