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Friday, July 04

1. 8 presented by Randall Scott Gallery , Friday, July 11
2. New Works in Washington presented by The Inkwell Theatre
3. WITs Summer Brew presented by Washington Improv Theater

4. Sarah Wilmer: New Photographs presented by Randall Scott Gallery , Saturday, May 31
5. Opening: Thierry Guillemin “Ebbs and Flows” Acrylic on Canvas and New Member Show “Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media” presented by Studio Gallery , Friday, June 20
6. Local Color Juried Exhibition
7. Blue presented by The Textile Museum
8. One Life: Katherine Hepburn presented by National Portrait Gallery

9. BEST OF FILM|NEU: Summer Sizzlers - Germany · Austria · Switzerland presented by Goethe-Institut

10. Dances at Glen Echo Park presented by Glen Echo Park
11. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet presented by US Botanic Garden
12. Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance, Drum, Salsa, Rueda Classes and more weekly. presented by Alafia Afro Cuban Dance Company
13. 'SUSPENDED REFLECTIONS' Photoart by Philip J. Gross presented by Touchstone Gallery , Friday, June 13
14. 'Black and White' by Jeanne Garant presented by Touchstone Gallery , Friday, June 13
15. “Wish You Were Here” by Nnacy Novick presented by Touchstone Gallery , Friday, June 13
16. Mara Odette - Paintings and Sculptures presented by Orchard Gallery
17. PASSAGE presented by Jason Hughes , Thursday, June 26
18. Expressions presented by Roxanne's Artiques and Gallery , Thursday, July 17
19. Project 3: Empowered by Artistry presented by Sewall-Belmont House & Museum , Wednesday, June 18
20. 3rd Annual Black Docs Film Series - Through The Eyes Of

21. Bethesda Artist Market presented by Bethesda A&E District

1. 8 presented by Randall Scott Gallery Reception with the Artist: Friday, July 11, 7PM-9PM

when:	July 11th-September 5th 2008
	11AM-6PM Wed-Sat
where:	Randall Scott Gallery
	1326 14th Street NW
	Washington
	t: 202-332-0806
cost:	None

eight photographers
four 2-person, 2-week exhibitions

Peter Van Agtmael
Alison Brady
Alexandra Catiere
Jessica Dimmock
Kyoko Hamada
Tema Stauffer
Ryoko Suzuki
Shen Wei

for more info:
Randall Scott Gallery
t: 202-332-0806 or randall@randallscottgallery.com or http://www.randallscottgallery.com



2. New Works in Washington presented by The Inkwell Theatre A Panel Discussion 

when:	July 6
	5PM
where:	Source Theatre
	1835 14th Street NW
	Washington, DC 20009
	nearest metro: Green Line: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial
	t: 2023151306
cost:	$5 suggested donation

Within Washington, DC's vibrant theater scene is a noted proliferation of world premieres. How is this emerging popularity of new work supported here in Washington, DC? How do efforts to produce new work here develop a new generation of playwrights and support established writers? How does this work in Washington shape American theatre? Arena Stage's Producing Artistic Associate David Dower, Woolly Mammoth's Literary Manager Elissa Goetschius, Washington City Paper theatre critic Trey Graham, and Source Festival Producer Jeremy Skidmore will discuss these questions as well as the District's place in the national theater landscape in this provocative panel discussion.

Bring your questions!

for more info:
The Inkwell Theatre
reservations@inkwelltheatre.org or http://www.inkwelltheatre.org/



3. WITs Summer Brew presented by Washington Improv Theater A unique taste of unscripted long-form improv that you simply wont find on tap anywhere else. 

when:	June 19 - July 12
	Thursday at 8PM, Friday and Saturday at 8 and 9:30
where:	Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint
	916 G Street, NW
	Washington, DC 20001
	nearest metro: Gallery Place or Metro Center
cost:	Thursday $10, Friday and Saturday $12
For tickets please visit www.washingtonimprovtheater.com

Cool off your weekend with a deep sip of WIT’s Summer Brew. This season we’ve taken our old hat formula of a “consistent schedule” and fermented the heck out of it to come up with something that’s got a little more kick. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night serves up distinct performance pairings to perk up your palette. Find a mix with the flavors you’d like to try, or just find the date you want and leave the choice to us. If variety is the spice of life then this summer WIT is … spicy.

for more info:
Washington Improv Theater
t: 202.244.8630 or f: 202.315.1303 or wit@washingtonimprovtheater.com or www.washingtonimprovtheater.com

4. Sarah Wilmer: New Photographs presented by Randall Scott Gallery Reception with the Artist: Saturday, May 31, 7PM-9PM

when:	May 31st-July 5th
	11AM-6PM Wed-Sat
where:	Randall Scott Gallery
	1326 14th Street NW
	Washington
	t: 202-332-0806
cost:	None

Sarah Wilmer creates abstracted narratives in her photographs that evoke mystery and a sense of heightened reality. Her subjects are often lone figures or creatures set within a dark and wooded world engaged in actions that transcend those of the everyday.

Sarah Wilmer lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Her work has appeared in such publications as V Magazine, Vision, Nomenus Quarterly and Surface and she was named to PDN Magazines '30 under 30 to Watch' in 2007.


for more info:
Randall Scott Gallery
t: 202-332-0806 or randall@randallscottgallery.com or http://www.randallscottgallery.com



5. Opening: Thierry Guillemin “Ebbs and Flows” Acrylic on Canvas and New Member Show “Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media” presented by Studio Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, June 20, 6-8PM

when:	June 18-July 12
	Wed-Thurs. 1-7, Fri 1-8, Sat 1-6
where:	Studio Gallery
	2108 R St. NW
	Washington
	t: 202.232.8734
cost:	0
First Friday Reception: July 11, 2008 6-8 p.m.

for more info:
Studio Gallery
t: 202.232.8734 or info@studiogallerydc.com or www.studiogallerydc.com



6. Local Color Juried Exhibition Juried exhibition for artists frim Howard County and surrounding Cities and Counties 

when:	Drop off work for jurying Thurs. 7/24/08 5-7pm or Fri., 7/25/08 10am to noon
	10 am -5:30pm M-Fr 9am 12:30pm Sat
where:	Artists Gallery of Columbia
	10227 Wincopin Circle
	Columbia
	t: 410.470.8429
cost:	$15 1 entry/$20 two
Exhibition Dates July 28th to August 29th Request prospectus via e-mail or check the website for PDF version

Open to all artists 18 and older living/and or working in Howard County, MD or adjacent Maryland counties (PG, Montgomery, Baltimore, Carroll or Ann Arundel) or Baltimore City. Artists MUST be able to hand deliver their work to the gallery and pick it up at scheduled times (NO EXCEPTIONS). Each artist may enter up to two works. Original works in any medium will be accepted (no copies, prints of originals or works from published photographs). Two dimensional works not to exceed 36” in any direction framed. Three dimensional works not to exceed 18” in any direction. All work must be suitably presented for exhibition including professional quality framing, and finishing and must be stable and safe for exhibition.

for more info:
Laurel Art Guild
t: 410.740.8249 or info@artistsgallerycolumbia.com or http://www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com/



7. Blue presented by The Textile Museum

when:	April 4-September 18
	Monday through Saturday 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm
where:	The Textile Museum
	2320 S Street, NW
	Washington
	t: 202.667.0441
cost:	free
For further information or images, contact Cyndi Bohlin, Communications & Marketing Manager, at (202) 667-0441, ext. 78 or cbohlin@textilemuseum.org.

BLUE, on view at The Textile Museum April 4 through September 18, 2008, celebrates the creative vision of contemporary textile artists working with natural indigo dyes and explores the history and significance of blue textiles across time and place. The exhibition is a follow-up to the 2007 Textile Museum exhibition RED.

The exhibition features installations by contemporary artists working in Japan, South America and the U.S. as well as 30 historic textiles from around the world – including one of the oldest pair of blue jeans still in existence. Complementing the exhibition is a film by Mary Lance, a work-in-progress of the upcoming documentary Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo, and a wide variety of educational programs.

for more info:
The Textile Museum
t: 202.667.0441 or info@textilemuseum.org or www.textilemuseum.org



8. One Life: Katherine Hepburn presented by National Portrait Gallery

when:	November 2, 2007-October 5, 2008
	11:30 am - 7:00 pm Daily
where:	National Portrait Gallery
	Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium
	Eighth and F streets, N.W
	t: 202.633.8300
cost:	free

“One Life: Katharine Hepburn”
November 2, 2007 through Oct. 5, 2008

The National Portrait Gallery’s One Life gallery will be dedicated to Katharine Hepburn. Born May 12, 1907, Hepburn was a 20th-century icon who carefully constructed and maintained her own myth from her earliest days in the studio system through more than 50 years on stage, screen and television. The exhibition includes her four Oscar statues—the most won by anyone for best actress; images from her life and career; a video kiosk that will play clips from a selection of her films, interviews and television.


for more info:
National Portrait Gallery
t: 202.633.8300 or f: 202.633.8243 or npgnews@si.edu or http://www.npg.si.edu/

9. BEST OF FILM|NEU: Summer Sizzlers - Germany · Austria · Switzerland presented by Goethe-Institut

when:	July 7 – August 25, 2008
where:	Goethe-Institut
	812 7th Street NW
	Washington, DC
	nearest metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
cost:	General admission $6; students, members, and senio

Due to popular demand, some of the top films from our annual festival return in this summer compilation. These five films, screening July 7 – August 25, 2008 at the Goethe-Institut Washington, show some of the best new films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

July 7, 6:30PM: The Edukators
July 14, 6:30PM: Summer in Berlin
August 11, 6:30PM: Late Bloomers
August 18, 6:30PM: Grave Decisions
August 25, 6:30PM: Kebab Connection

for more info:
Goethe-Institut Washington
t: 202.289.1200 or www.goethe.de/washington

10. Dances at Glen Echo Park presented by Glen Echo Park Various dances and events 

when:	Thursdays through Sundays
where:	Glen Echo Park
	7300 MacArthur Blvd.
	Glen Echo
	t: 301.320.7757
cost:	see website for specific dance costs

Glen Echo hosts swing, folk, salsa, ballroom, milonga, family, cajun / zydeco, and many other types of dances several times a week. For information about our calendar or a specific event please check our website.

for more info:
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc.
t: 301.320.7757 or f: 240.465.2288 or sfield@glenechopark.org or www.glenechopark.org



11. Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet presented by US Botanic Garden Public Art Exhibit Designed to Inspire Action Against Global Warming on Display at United States Botanic Garden 

when:	May 24 - October 12, 2006
	daily 10 am - 5pm
where:	United States Botanic Garden
	245 First Street, S.W.
	Washington
	t: 202.225.8333
cost:	free

This summer, “Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet” will be the featured exhibit in the United States Botanic Garden’s annual “One Planet—Ours!” exhibition focusing on sustainability. Public art with a purpose, Cool Globes will feature more than 35 sculpted globes, each five feet in diameter, designed by local, national and international artists to represent simple solutions people can implement to combat global warming.

for more info:
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
t: 312.573.5463 or coolglobes@jtpr.com or www.coolglobes.org/dc.php



12. Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance, Drum, Salsa, Rueda Classes and more weekly. presented by Alafia Afro Cuban Dance Company Taught by master Cuban dancer. Only classes of their kind in DC/MD/VA! 

when:	Ongoing weekly classes
	Class instruction days and times vary.
where:	Alafia Professional Dance Space
	3802 34th Street (Old 'Joe's Movement Emporium')
	Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712
	t: 202.997.4344
cost:	$15 (dance); $20 (drumming)

Folkloric Afro Cuban Dance and Drumming available as well as Salsa, Rueda Dance instruction, and more. Taught by master Cuban dancer and instructor, Oscar Rousseaux. Class instruction days and times vary. Visit the website for more information. ONLY CLASSES OF THEIR KIND IN DC/MD/VA. Come join the family & fun … Alafia!

for more info:
MEA
t: 202.997.4344 or sonurbano@msn.com or myspace.com/alafiadancedrum



13. 'SUSPENDED REFLECTIONS' Photoart by Philip J. Gross presented by Touchstone Gallery Presents an artwork combining an array of colors and shapes into geometric images. 
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 6 - 8:30 pm

when:	June 11 - July 6, 2008
	Wednesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm
where:	Annex, Touchstone Gallery
	406 7th Street, NW
	Washington
	t: 202.347.2787
cost:	free

Phil Gross’ artwork has its origin in his fascination with the use of mirrors and cameras to create pieces combining an array of colors and shapes into geometric images that let the mind and imagination wonder.
A variety of elements are combined to create his works ranging from feathers to beads to wire screens and more, often in an oil base enabling the creation of depth and universality. The images are then digitally photographed and printed on various media depending on the nature of the image.
Phil Gross received his BA and MPA from Syracuse University and studied at the Corcoran School of Art.

for more info:
Touchstone Gallery
t: 202.347.2787 or touchstonegallery@verizon.net or www.touchstonegallery.com



14. 'Black and White' by Jeanne Garant presented by Touchstone Gallery The series of oil or acrylic paintings on canvas are all squares, formal compositions and a limited palette. 
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 6 - 8:30 pm

when:	June 11 - July 6, 2008
	Wednesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm
where:	Touchstone Gallery
	406 7th Street NW 2nd Floor
	Washington
	t: 202.347.2787
cost:	free

Why 'Black and White'?
When I was asked to do several black and white paintings for a collector, I could not stop. When I finally came up for air I was well on my way with enough work for this solo show.
This series of oil or acrylic paintings on canvas are all squares, formal compositions and a limited palette. Non-traditional materials, such as string, paper yarn and objects that relate to the fiber arts create a textured surface that add interest to the simple, quiet style I try very hard to maintain.
Over the years, I have found that what really works for me in my creative process is to limit myself. Design, color palette, the materials I choose must have some restraints or I'm off in another direction - which it did for this exhibit. The encaustic (wax) paintings are a new exploration but by limiting the color, the format and the size, the encaustic pieces add another element of surprise.
Jeanne Garant

for more info:
Touchstone Gallery
t: 202.347.2787 or touchstonegallery@verizon.net or www.touchstonegallery.com



15. “Wish You Were Here” by Nnacy Novick presented by Touchstone Gallery Forty 12 x 12 inches paintings with elements of collage. 
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 6 - 8:30 pm

when:	June 11 - July 6, 2008
	Wednesday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm
where:	Touchstone Gallery
	406 7th Street NW 2nd Floor
	Washington
	t: 202.347.2787
cost:	free

Nancy Novick’s forty 12’ x 12’ paintings in her “Wish You Were Here” exhibit reflect the character of recently visited places and meaningful events. Using the language of her earlier body of work, particularly her exploration of the square, she adds a new element of collage. She revisits her ephemera, adding bits of maps, menus and tickets to create a whimsical yet personal “postcard” of each place.

Each canvas holds a quiet, ordered beauty. She engages in a constant practice of making decisions, editing and finding balance. Shapes, lines and spatial intervals are always a consideration. Her process of adding, subtracting, layering and marking gives each painting a rich history of its own.



for more info:
Touchstone Gallery
t: 202.347.2787 or touchstonegallery@verizon.net or www.touchstonegallery.com



16. Mara Odette - Paintings and Sculptures presented by Orchard Gallery

when:	July 10 - 30, 2008
	10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
where:	Mara Odette - Paintings and Sculptures
	7917 Norfolk Avenue
	Bethesda, Maryland 20814
	nearest metro: Bethesda Metro
	t: 240.497.1912
cost:	free

Opening Reception on July 12, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Orchard Gallery is located at 7917 Norfolk Ave, between St. Elmo and Cordell Avenues in Bethesda, MD. Tel: (240) 497-1912. Free Public Parking on Saturdays half a block away.

Hours 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Monday - Saturday.

for more info:
IASG- Artist International Support Group
t: 301.213.4814 or maraodette@aol.com or www.maraodette.com



17. PASSAGE presented by Jason Hughes Opening Reception: Thursday, June 26, 6-9pm

when:	June 26 - August 16, 2008
	Thursday - Saturday 12-5pm
where:	The Library
	1401 Light Street
	Baltimore, Maryland 21230
	t: 410.271.3043
cost:	free and open to the public

Passage looks towards the transitional state of being neither here nor there when examining one’s sense of self in the world. Through the use of drawing, painting, illustration, sculpture, and video, Passage emphasizes the change of status for the individual, whether genuine or perceived, as a result of conquest, crisis, or ritual and how these historical and social underpinnings are shaping contemporary society.

Featured Artists: Maggie Covert, Eamon Espey, Phillip Estlund, Matthew McConville, Richard Roussell, and Justin Storms


for more info:
The Library
t: 410.271.3043 or info@thelibraryproject.net or www.thelibraryproject.net



18. Expressions presented by Roxanne's Artiques and Gallery Artwork by Laurence Chandler and Kevin Holder 
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

when:	July 17-August 17, 2008
	Thursday-Saturday, Noon until 7:00 p.m., Sundays, Noon until 6:00 p.m.
where:	Roxanne's Artiques and Gallery
	3426 Ninth Street, NE
	Washington, DC 20017
	nearest metro: Brookland/CUA
	t: 202.526.7020
cost:	free

Roxanne ARTiques presents 'Expressions' featuring artworks by Laurence Chandler and Kevin Holder. The exhibit opens Thursday, July 17, 2008 and is ongoing until August 17, 2008. Co-curated by Roxanne Carter and Sharon J. Burton.

Mr. Holder is unveiling a special work of art in celebration of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Centennial Boule.



for more info:
Authentic Art Consulting
t: 202.526.2070 or Roxannesartiques@hotmail.com or http://www.roxannesartiques.com/



19. Project 3: Empowered by Artistry presented by Sewall-Belmont House & Museum Produced in conjunction with Arts for Global Development, Authentic Art Consulting, Girls Gotta Run Foundation and ThickArt Collaborative 
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

when:	June 11, 2008 - Aug 30, 2008
	Saturdays, 11 am - 4 pm
where:	Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
	144 Constitution Avenue, NE
	Washington, DC 20002
	nearest metro: Union Station - Red Line
	t: 202.546.1210 x.23
cost:	free
RSVP in the positive only to rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or call (202) 546-1210, ext. 23.

The Sewall-Belmont House & Museum is proud to welcome a new collaboration of arts organizations dedicated to social justice issues, making a difference, both locally and globally, through individual creativity and fine arts.

The exhibit features work from artists across the globe expressing the strength and power of women.

The exhibit is available for viewing on Saturdays between 11 a.m. - 4 pm from June 14 through August 30th.

The Belmont-Sewall House & Museum celebrates women's progress toward equality--and explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society--through educational programs, tours, exhibits, research and publications.


for more info:
Authentic Art Consulting
t: 202.546.1210 x.23 or rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or www.sewallbelmont.org



20. 3rd Annual Black Docs Film Series - Through The Eyes Of A monthly examination of the development and movement of urban life and culture from different ethnic and cultural perspectives. 

when:	May 8th, June 12th, July 17th, August 14th, September 4th
	7:00pm - 9:00pm
where:	Landmark Theatre's E Street Cinema
	555 11th Street NW
	Washington
cost:	$10 / $15
Tickets: $10 general admission; $15 VIP reserved seating. Tickets are available at the box office or online at http://www.UrbanFilmSeries.com.

Black Docs 2008: Through The Eyes Of

May 8: Black Girls and Social Grouping
· The Souls of Black Girls
· This is Our Club: The History of the Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

June 12: AfroMexico/Indian Heritage and Free Slave Movements
(films below contain English/Spanish subtitles where necessary)
· La Raíz Olvidada (The Forgotten Root)
· De Florida a Coahuila (From Florida to Coahuila)

July 17: African Unity and Bob Marley
· Africa Unite

August 14: Cuban Legends
· Los Zafiros (The Sapphires): Music from the Edge of Time

September 4: Urban and Demographic Change
· The Water Front
· Twilight Becomes Night

for more info:
Next Generation Awareness Foundation
t: 202.409.7240 or Info@NGAF.org or www.UrbanFilmSeries.com

21. Bethesda Artist Market presented by Bethesda A&E District Enjoy Fine Art and Fine Craft 

when:	June 14, July 12, September 13 and October11, 2008
	10am-5pm
where:	Bethesda Urban Partnership
	7700 Old Geogetown Road
	Bethesda
	t: 301.215.6660 x.17
	f: 301.215.6664
cost:	free

Enjoy the Bethesda Artist Market for fine Art and fine Craft from nearly 30 local and regional artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The market will be held at the Bethesda Place Plaza, which is located on the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Woodmont Avenue. Photography, jewelry, painting, glass and more will be exhibited at this outdoor market. Live entertainment will also be provided throughout the day.

for more info:
Bethesda Urban Partnership
t: 301.215.6660 x.17 or f: 301.215.6664 or Cmeyers@bethesda.org or www.bethesda.org

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