Monday, April 22, 2013
The Art Walk still drew a crowd, especially at the “Tunnel Vision” exhibition at the Bethesda Metro Station.
Despite the questionable weather and occasional rain, Bethesda Art Walk still drew a crowd on April 12, particularly at the exhibition near the Bethesda Metro Station. “Tunnel Vision: Art Under the Avenue,” an exhibition featuring the work of 12 regional artists, lines the walls of the pedestrian tunnel that runs under Wisconsin Avenue. The exhibition was part of the Bethesda Art Walk this month. The Bethesda Urban Partnership created the event in 2012 with the help of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, and they received a Downtown Merit Award for improving the public space. “Tunnel Vision is a shining example of excellent downtown management that delivers real results,” said David Downey, president and CEO of the International …
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Catch some great artwork right in your backyard this weekend.
It’s the second Friday of the month, so get ready for Bethesda Art Walk from 6-9 p.m. Downtown Bethesda art galleries will stay open late and showcase the work of local, national and international artists. You can walk to the galleries, or hop on the free Bethesda Circulator. Artforms include painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. This evening also will mark the opening reception for the Trawick Prize exhibition at Gallery B, which is happening in conjunction with Art Walk. The work of the competition's finalists will be on display. The Trawick Prize, a juried contemporary art competition established in 2003 by Bethesda community activist and philanthropist Carol Trawick, has awarded more than $126,000 and has exhibited the work…
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Arts and music round out the weekend in Bethesda.
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 …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Check out our picks for the weekend in Bethesda.
The weekend is almost here, so start making your plans now with these great activity picks: 1. Gallery B February Exhibit Opening Reception Where/When: The opening reception will be held in conjunction with Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Gallery B. The February exhibit will be on display at the gallery from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through March 3. Why Go: Photographers Shelva Gallman, of Gaithersburg, and Sandra Jensen-Taubman, of Chevy Chase, will have their work on display during Gallery B's February exhibit along with painter Kevin Gonzales of Brookeville and painter and photog Richard Levine of Arlington. Check out the opening reception this Friday. Pricing: Free 2. Bethesda Art Walk Where/When: 6 - 9…
