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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Wednesday, May 25

<cal2>Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda, will host an Interfaith Forum on different theological perspectives on peace (Christian, Jewish and Islamic) at 7:30-9 p.m. Virginia Theological Seminary assistant professor Jeff Hensley; Howard University African Studies professor Sulayman Nyang and Rabbi David Shneyer from Am Kolel are the speakers. Call 301-229-3770 or visit http://redeemer.edow.org.

The opera "Can You Keep a Secret?" will be performed at the Farmland Elementary school, 7000 Old Gate Road Rockville, at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The theme of the student production is homelessness. Students are writing, designing, managing, and performing the original opera. Call Deb Scesa at 301-231-0766.

Free Film Screening. The JCC of Greater Washington’s Café Seret will present a screening of the film "James Journey to Jersusalem" at 7 p.m. at 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Film followed by coffee and discussion. Call Debbie Sokobin at 301-348-3760.

Rabbi Golinkin, president and professor of Jewish Law at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, will discuss "How Does the Conservative Responsa Work?" at Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 10621 South Glen Road, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Brittany at 301-299-0225 ext. 301.

Ozmosis Gallery presents its one year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

<cal1>Thursday/May 26

<cal2>The opera "Can You Keep a Secret?" will be preformed at the Farmland Elementary school, 7000 Old Gate Road Rockville, at 7:30 p.m. The theme of the student production is homelessness. Students are writing, designing, managing, and performing the original opera. Call Deb Scesa at 301-231-0766.

Seminar: Getting Started on Your Career Path, for college students and graduates, at the Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St., Suite 100, Rockville. 6:30-8:30 p.m. With Melissa Fireman, career counselor. Cost: $10. Registration is required. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Workshop: Women Managers: Ten Tools to Improve Your Effectiveness at the Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St., Suite 100, Rockville. 6:30-8:30 p.m. With Sandra Van Fossen, M.A. Cost: $10. Registration is required. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Documentary Film on Adi Da Samraj: "The Outpouring of Divine Brightness" from 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Call 301-656-6277.

Swing Dance presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership from 9-11 p.m. $12, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call Donna Barker at 301-634-2231.

Kensington Arts Theatre presents Kander and Ebb's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at the Kensington Town Center, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington at 8 p.m. Tickets: $17, $15 for Seniors/Students/Kensington residents. Visit www.katonline.org

Ozmosis Gallery presents its one-year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

<cal1>Friday/May 27

<cal2>Contra Dance presented by the Friday Night Dancers. Dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m.; dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. to the band Swallowtail. $8, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Contact fnd@folkdancer.com or visit www.fnd.folkdancer.com.

Workshop: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator at the Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St., Suite 100, Rockville. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. With Dana Pauli, M.A. Learn how to process information and become energized, make decisions and schedule time. Cost: $45 for Montgomery County residents, $67 for non-residents. Registration is required. Call 240 -777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

<cal1>Saturday/May 28

<cal2>The Creative Crafts Council 25th Anniversary Show will judge the work of artists and artisans selected for their creativity and craftsmanship at the Mansion at Strathmore, First Floor Galleries & Gudelsky Gallery Suite, 10701 Rockville Pike. Organizations include the Ceramic Guild, National Capital Art Glass Guild and National Enamelist Guild. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Swing Dance. Tom Cunningham Orchestra presents a beginning swing lesson from 8-9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m.-midnight. $13, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Visit www.tomcunningham.com.

Ozmosis Gallery presents its one year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.--7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, will present "Perfectly Persephone: Little Greek Myth" by Kevin Kling, with performances at 3:30 p.m and 7 p.m. $15 (center orchestra), $12 (side orchestra) and $10 (balcony). The show is recommended for audiences age 4 and up. Visit www.ImaginationStage.org or call 301-280-1660

<cal1>Sunday/May 29

<cal2>Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, will present "Perfectly Persephone: Little Greek Myth" by Kevin Kling, with performances at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m $15 (center orchestra), $12 (side orchestra) and $10 (balcony). The show is recommended for audiences age 4 and up. Visit www.ImaginationStage.org or call 301-280-1660

Waltz Dance presented by Waltz Time. A beginning waltz lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. is followed by an afternoon of waltzing to Taylor Among the Devils from 3:30-6 p.m. No partner required, $7, in the Spanish Ballroom. Visit www.dancedc.com/waltz.html.

Contra and Square Dance presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington. Lesson at 7 p.m.; dancing to live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10 or $8 FSGW members, in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-926-9142 or visit www.fsgw.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/ May 31

<ca2>Ozmosis Gallery presents its one year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.--7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

<cal1>Wednesday/ June 1

<cal2>Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras Audition, registration at 10 a.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Call 301- 581-5208 or visit www.mcyo.org.

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike at 1 p.m. Music by Jo Morrison, harp, Pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5108 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Ozmosis Gallery presents its one year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.--7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

Peter Beinart, editor, The New Republic magazine, will discuss "The Changing Politics and Media in America" at noon at the Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. Free. Call 301-299-7087.

<cal1>Thursday/June 2

<cal2>Dance: Blue Sky 5 at the Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12. Call 301-340-9732, e-mail wsdcswings@yahoo.com or visit www.wsdc.org.

<cal1>Friday/ June 3

<cal2> Ozmosis Gallery presents its one year anniversary exhibit, "Voluptuous Life." The exhibit will showcase photography by artist Amy Jackson with a springtime celebration of large colorful flower close ups and the lush imaged landscape paintings by artist Kimberly Thorpe. The exhibit is free and open to the public at 7908 Woodmont Ave. 11:30 a.m.--7:30 p.m. Visit www.ozmosisgallery.com or call 301-664-9662.

<cal1>Saturday/June 4

<cal2>The NIH Chamber Singers present a spring concert at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenholden Drive, at 2 p.m. The singers will present sacred pieces from classical and modern composers. Call 240-777-0690.

The Creative Crafts Council 25th Anniversary Show will judge the work of artists and artisans selected for their creativity and craftsmanship at the Mansion at Strathmore, First Floor Galleries & Gudelsky Gallery Suite, 10701 Rockville Pike. Organizations include the Ceramic Guild, National Capital Art Glass Guild and National Enamelist Guild. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Spring Concert: NIH Chamber Singers, a cappella chorus, at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive. Sponsored by The Friends of the Potomac Library. 2 p.m. Adults and children. Free. Call 240-777-0690.

25th Annual Washington Folk Festival with music, dance, storytelling and crafts with Washington area performers and crafts people. Free. Noon-11 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, at 8 p.m. The evening will feature conductor, Yuri Temirkanov and pianist, Bruce Gelbe playing Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 23. Tickets: $21-78, call 301-581-5100, email

ccrytzer@bsoatstrathmore.org, or visit www.bsoatstrathmore.org

Levine School of Music presents the "Technique Of Breathing" Master class led by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Member, David Fedderly from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. Call 301- 897-5100 or 202-686-8000 ext. 1303 or visit www.levineschool.org

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Performances at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. $7. Playing time is approximately 1 hour. Call 301-320-5331 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.

Opera and Musical Gala: A benefit for young opera singer Meghan McCall of Maryland to help her fund her education at the University of Maryland Opera Studio, at 5 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8011 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda. Tickets are $30, reception dinner included. Call Trudy Grant 301-438-8682 or visit www.meganmccall.com. All tickets and reservations must be made by May 31.

11th Annual Children's Street Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Woodmont Avenue between Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street, located three blocks south of the Bethesda Metro station. The event will feature cultural and musical performances, hands-on creative activities, dance troupes and a moon bounce. Free. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.

<cal1>Sunday/June 5

<cal2>The U.S. Navy Band Chamber Ensembles perform a concert at 2 p.m., at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, in the conservatory on the first floor. Free, no tickets required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rockville Arts Hotline, 240-314-5006.

25th Annual Washington Folk Festival with music, dance, storytelling and crafts with Washington area performers and craftspeople. Free. Noon-6 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd.

Israel Festival -12-4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Learn about the people and culture of Israel. Games, aerobics, Israeli music will be held in the pool, bring a bathing suit. Call Toni Goodman at 301-348-3712.

<cal1>Monday/ June 6

<cal2>"So You're Going to be a Grandparent," will explore the new roles and learn about current trends in childbirth. This course will focus on how to be helpful, infant care, feeding and safety at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, 99901 Medical Center Drive, at 7:30 p.m. $20/ person, $25/ couple. Registration is required, call 1-800-542-5096.

<cal1>Tuesday/ June 7

<cal2>Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. with music by pianist Fran Hrastar. Pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5108 or visit strathmore.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/ June 8

<cal2>Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. with music by pianist Meg Baker. Pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5194 or visit strathmore.org.

Jewish Book Club — 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. For the title of the book to be discussed and other information, call Barbara Winnik at 301-348-3778.

<cal1> Thursday/ June 9

<cal2>CityDance Ensemble presents the Lecture: "Dancing In The Sun" with speaker Naima Prevots at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Room 309, from 4:30-6 p.m. Pre-paid reservations, $12, call 202-722-0770 or visit www.citydance.net

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will play at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, at 8 p.m. The evening will feature conductor, Yuri Temirkanov and pianist, Kit Armstrong playing Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1 and Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian Easter Overture. Tickets: $21-78, Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.bsoatstrathmore.org.

Children's Art Show at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, Md., featuring works created by the JCC Art School's younger students. For hours and information, call Donna King at 301-348-3773.

<cal1> Friday/ June 10

<cal2>Levine School of Music presents Musical Tea at 11 a.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Room 309. For reservations call 202- 686-8000 ext. 1127 or visit www. levineschool.org

CityDance Ensemble presents the discussion: "Bella Lewitzky: A Legacy In Dance" at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Room 309, from 2:30-4 p.m with a panel discussion of family and former dance company members. Pre-paid reservations required, $12, call 202-722-0770 or visit www.citydance.net

Film: Paper Clips — 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, Md. Tickets are $3 for JCC members and members of the community partners, and $5 for the general public. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

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