Bluegrass

Every Second Sunday of the Month from 1-2 pm EST In this class Bebe Blumenthal helps kids learn to play music together. Kids have the opportunity to play the tunes they are learning in your private lessons with others - and learn new songs from others. Importantly kids learn how to collaborate, communicate, create and play well with others in a jam session. Mari facilitates a fun and supportive environment that encourages flexibility, experimentation, and listening. Parents and older siblings with accompanying instruments are welcome to sit in and support the jam. $30/session. Come every month or just once. Who knows - maybe you’ll meet future bandmates… [https://checkout.square.site/buy/RKAXL7VL3DZTFMNRJ2QOTQAT](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcheckout.square.site%2Fbuy%2FRKAXL7VL3DZTFMNRJ2QOTQAT%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOGhVQ2k0b2g0Tkh0MkNJTgEe8n49Ur8UheXrPvV9tuqM9tHt7roV98z1uB9noLudWMLlGXQDFlw9uplVnEk_aem_tGa34dgHF9MSrLXbb3lJxg&h=AT0dRLI4rVUl4bpQG_DUh9my34Zc_nc4xrFSTZrbKY8iqah0tWA_L6CPexeirKBgawv1CoAIsCbPUWkpkqjH74hlJavr9GuxTggxel-v635cTHs8JDc7d0oqeHoNCoaGZ4eamYckH-ucuJwzHmDtD9MXPFKK30JtqAI&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT1bMR07rIyK5Sln0FvxJp3kCXsOFI0bRjYhJoQFYiISS6ePbzbNOLMZndtLzCHE0LnQuGmPDdjpU9Sg_hbbC66Rosb2PKruxXGUvoqBrtp7ghRWCK654ffbPTXGNSDtE56KHG77JcCqwD-AyDdBOiZanG8pjte1eTQ)

Barn Dance from 1-3pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Caller: **Janine Smith** Music: **Katie Stahl and TBD** Admission: Free! (no need to register, just show up at the door) Come join us at the barn dance! This fun-spirited dance event is suitable for all ages and ability levels and features live music and calling. There will be circle dances, ceilidhs, and a variety of mixers. This dance fits the bill for families with preschool children just as well as older groups of tweens and teens. Our intergenerational community is what makes this dance unique and fun. So grab a friend or your kids and come join us! Covid Info: masks and vaccination are encouraged but not required

To attend, register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embassy-of-france-carnival-celebration-a-night-on-the-riveria-tickets-1982202091816](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embassy-of-france-carnival-celebration-a-night-on-the-riveria-tickets-1982202091816) Celebrate the season on French Soil with all the excitement of a Riveria Carnival Celebration! Without boarding a plane, travel with us and celebrate Mardi Gras and the Carnival of Nice. * **Tonight, we invite you to the French Riviera, one of the most exciting places on earth – without ever boarding a plane! And celebrate Mardi Gras and the Carnival of Nice on French soil as we welcome you to a special evening at the Maison Francaise at the Embassy of France!** * **From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Rivera nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food, wine, music, and ambiance.** Enjoy the flavors of Nice, Monaco, and St. Tropez in the beautiful and festive Maison Francaise at the French embassy. ### **Live Music All Night!** * The amazing[ Palmardy](https://www.instagram.com/palmardy_official/ "https://www.instagram.com/palmardy_official/") * The incredible [Crush Funk](https://www.instagram.com/crushfunk/ "https://www.instagram.com/crushfunk/") ### **On the Menu: Delicious French food** * **Hors-d'oeuvres** prepared by [Chef Daniel Labonne](https://labonnedc.com/ "https://labonnedc.com/"), Executive Chef of the French Embassy * **Cheese** & **Charcuterie platters** * Ham by **Jambon de Bayonne**, presented by **Chef Hughes Cossard** * **French desserts** from **Fresh Baguette**, DC's favorite bakery. * **Crêpes** To attend, register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embassy-of-france-carnival-celebration-a-night-on-the-riveria-tickets-1982202091816](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/embassy-of-france-carnival-celebration-a-night-on-the-riveria-tickets-1982202091816)

THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER **PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER: https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-03-08-art-creativiy-at-renwick-gallery Expand your creativity and vision at the Renwick Gallery. You’ll find unique photographic opportunities as we explore various the styles of art and mediums on display. We’ll focus on capturing details of the artwork in unique, unusual and abstract ways. Learn to see multiple photographic opportunities within an individual piece of art. Our goal is not necessarily to document the artwork but to find creative approaches using perspective, depth of field, focus, and subject isolation. Learn how to: \- Explore unusual angles and perspectives \- Isolate portions of a subject for creative interpretations \- Using depth of field to simplify your compositions \- Use the background to enhance the subject Recommended Gear; A DSLR or mirrorless camera, lenses covering the range 18-200mm. No tripods allowed. Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com. Class Limit: 8 *** • Important to know THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER **Pre-Registration is required.** https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-03-08-art-creativiy-at-renwick-gallery

**Update:** Meet us across the street at **7 PM** at Chicken and Whiskey for a casual bite to eat ([S+14th NW](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6G8ZkqHz3STrijZMA)). They have vegetarian options. **Show starts at 8 PM:** Because lots of people show up to root for their friends' bands, the night typically starts out less crowded with the first act and gets more crowded as the night goes on. _**Original Post:**_ **Celebrate MTV musical history** with a fun lineup of eight bands playing 15 minute sets of songs from the music video network that kicked it all off. Tickets @ $26: [https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/69497398/i-want-my-mtvflashband-showcase-washington-black-cat?mc_cid=b68ab29a7f](https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/69497398/i-want-my-mtvflashband-showcase-washington-black-cat?mc_cid=b68ab29a7f) **Flashband on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/flashband_dc/](https://www.instagram.com/flashband_dc/) **Learn more about Flashband [via 7 Drum City](https://www.7drumcity.com/flashband.html)** If you fancy yourself a musician or singer, consider signing up for a future round of Flashband. I've participated in a few flashbands over the years and it's been an amazing experience each time. So many great musicians coming together to create fun sets, with a great high energy audience of friends and fans. I've loved watching other bands as much as I've enjoyed performing, it's a great night. -- Sunjeev **Official event description:** "I Want My MTV! Flashband On March 7th, Flashband is hitting Black Cat with a showcase for the ages: “I Want My MTV Flashband!” For over 40 years, we dialed into iconic TV music moments, studied our favorite artists, learned every new song and dance move… and then, on New Year’s Eve 2025, tech killed the video star — just like when video killed the radio star back in 1981. Get ready for eight all-new Flashbands to pay homage to decades of iconic MTV artists and songs that shaped music, culture, and airwaves for generations."

This is an absolute beginner Bachata group class. It is specifically designed for those with no prior experience in Bachata and participations does not require having a partner. $25 per person for 90 minute class. [Click Here to Sign Up](https://form.jotform.com/250681156839162) Every Other Sunday: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Beginner Bachata.

We are meeting in person at Elwood Smith Community Center, Rockville! \*\*\* The community-singing event where where everything's made up and the point — to sing for our lives — matters. Our leaders will teach you parts to sing for spontaneously-composed choral pieces. We play a variety of listening/music/singing games, and create safe opportunities for participants to improvise as little or as much as they might like. Good for all skill levels, shower-singers to seasoned pros, no sheet-music-reading required. \*\*\* We usually meet on the second Sunday of the month, and will continue to meet in-person as long as it makes sense. We encourage and provide masks. We will also plan on continuing our Zoom circles from time to time. So please check the day before/day of the meetup each month to confirm date & details. This world needs more song; join in the fun, and be the music you want to hear in the world. Hope to see you there! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ L❤️ving this? Donate! : ) Your donations help keep our mission alive! We love doing this with you. Thank you to all who support us. Suggested donation is $15-20. Please include "VX" in the memo/notes! Via paypal: [ParisKern@comcast.net](https://paypal.me/Pariskern) Via Venmo: [@Pariskern](https://account.venmo.com/u/Pariskern) Check? Email: [ParisKern@comcast.net](mailto:ParisKern@comcast.net) IMAGE RIGHTS: We may take pictures and record videos of our in-person events, and record our Zoom meetings online. This material will be available for us to use to publicize upcoming circles and workshops and performances. By attending our events, you are agreeing with the image rights agreement. \~\~ This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council ([msac.org](https://msac.org/)). \~\~

As always, the goal is fun. Beginners are welcome. We play until 5 or 6. Parking (Free): Plenty of free street parking available on Sunday afternoons near the playing area. Contact Organizer for exact address and other helpful details Metro: Foggy Bottom Metro Station is an 8 minute walk

**This talk has completely sold out in advance and no door tickets will be available. It also is being staged at Penn Social in DC on March 17th, and tickets remain available then.** [Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Ireland’s Fight for Freedom,”** with Kevin Matthews, assistant professor of history at George Mason University and former London correspondent for Vatican Radio reporting on British and Irish news. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-ireland-freedom](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/northern-virginia-ireland-freedom) .] After centuries of struggle, Irish men and women won their freedom from Great Britain after waging a war that set the pattern for all other independence struggles of the 20th century. But there was a price—the partition of their country, a split setting the stage for the Northern Ireland “Troubles” that didn’t end until 1998. Gain a deeper understanding of Ireland and its history with Professor Kevin Matthews, a historian and frequent Smithsonian Associates speaker who had served as a journalist covering the last stages of the Troubles in Ireland in the early and mid 1990s. He’ll discuss in depth how the Irish won independence in a two-year war between 1919 and 1921, covering topics as the role women played in the conflict, the life and tactics of the revolutionary leader Michael Collins, and the Irish development of “urban guerilla warfare” using small, highly mobile armed units called “flying columns.” Most important, this talk will examine how the conflict between Irish nationalists and Irish unionists led to Ireland’s division and later conflict. From the Easter Rising to the Good Friday Agreement, from Bloody Sunday to Brexit, this conflict has never quite gone away. As the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats once wrote: Now and in time to be, Wherever green is worn, Are changed, changed utterly: A terrible beauty is born. Professor Matthews will explore how the Irish fought to a standstill what was then the mightiest empire in the world and how, more than he could have known, Yeats’ prediction still rings true today. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Members of the Irish Republican Army’s West Connemara Flying Column in 1921. (Public Domain photo.)

***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance. - St. Patty's Dance!*** **Tonight, we feature the talented Teray Bingham DJing and teaching** Come to Learn and Stay to Dance! 7:30-8:30 pm: Rumba Dance Lesson with **Teray Bingham** 8:30-11:00 pm: Ballroom dance to **DJ music by Teray Bingham** Best of all, you can sign up for a dance with Teray! **Wear your finest St. Patty's attire tonight!!** Dress is "ballroom casual." Please, no jeans, cut-offs or T shirts. $15 (cash or check) for the full evening includes lesson, dance, cold water, and scrumptious snacks No partner, experience or reservations needed. Don't have a partner? No problem at Colvin Run Dance Hall where you will find friendly partners HAPPY to meet you and dance with you!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking. ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=a653d4304d&e=dc73d9bfad) or visit [https:](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=b3877963d5&e=dc73d9bfad)[//www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/events](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=eda6408288&e=dc73d9bfad) or contact [Conrad.Heer@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)

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Let’s go groove to the upbeat mix of reggae-rock with punk energy and catchy pop/rock hook at Tally Ho theatre! Doors open at 7 PM. Get your tickets before they are sold out! Get your tix at [https://www.ticketweb.com/event/ballyhoo-tally-ho-theater-tickets/14730243?pl=tallyho](https://tallyhotheater.com/tm-event/ballyhoo/) **Ballyhoo** A rock band with punk energy and pop reggae grooves, Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! are a fun, fan-loving powerhouse. These road dogs have tirelessly toured coast-to-coast taking their music to the people. Between the road and the studio, BALLYHOO! have crafted a sound distinctly their own; fresh, fun, and embodied by the soul of the party lifestyle. Lead singer and guitarist, Howi Spangler, has a reputation for mixing slick lyrics with his smooth but powerful voice. **Artikal Sound System, SensaMotion** This event promises to be an unforgettable musical experience, featuring all your favorite songs and some surprises you've never heard before. The band has been setting the stage on fire with performances that leave fans begging for more, and this concert is no exception. Expect an incredible setlist and live versions of your favorite songs, leaving you with stories to tell and maybe a few epic selfies.

This is a great class for beginner to intermediate players looking to get into bluegrass. Students will learn the basic chords and melody of one or 2 classic Bluegrass songs and how to approach playing them in a jam setting. Over the course of about an hour the class will play the tunes several times as a group exploring different possibilities for kickoffs, solos, endings and more. At the end of the class we open up the jam! Justin plays guitar and banjo with Cherry Blossom Special and runs jam sessions along and runs jam sessions along with mandolinist Nick Cameron and fiddler Mari Carlson. He has been teaching guitar, banjo and mandolin in Takoma Park since 2012. This class was designed to give people an affordable entry point to Bluegrass music, and help grow the community. The class is $30 Register [Here!](https://checkout.square.site/buy/GUSSUYYW5UMKDMCDV4CQBOBL)

***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker*** Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.** Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking. $15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments. ***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays** Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026 ***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall*** ***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!*** *Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org* *or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*

Learn essential techniques and concepts of Bluegrass Fiddling with teacher Bebe Blumenthal. The goal of this class is to go beyond the basic melody of the song and explore concepts like fills, embellishments, improvisation and accompaniment! Learn about concepts like the Nashville Numbers system and movable chord shape, and learn how they relate to fiddle. read more: [https://square.link/u/1I5oA27v](https://square.link/u/1I5oA27v?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRXNXVFFUM0c0OXRnRVhuMQEe-xJCVddM8jG3GUOGHfxZ0LshLDS-GT8Sa_I0VTetsDzXSF98x4-R3xs_lB4_aem_egwuwZ4jmJaIFtV2MLE8rQ)

We will play acoustic gypsy/swing jazz music. This time will be at a bar just around the corner from where we met last time. This way folks can order foods or drinks if they want and we can have more room to spread out and also will not have a hard stop time since the bar will be open anyway. The first jam we had out here in Leesburg was really fun and I met lots of fun new musician friends. Looking forward to this next one. Hopefully, we will see some of those great musicians who showed up last time and maybe some new faces as well. :) This space is also on the ground floor, so no stairs to walk up. Also still just around the corner from the free downtown parking garage. Tara Linhardt

Rehearsals are from 6-7 pm on 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4 and 5/18 Dust off your cases and get ready to drive! Join teacher and fiddler **Bebe Blumenthal** for a high-energy, collaborative ensemble class designed for adult pickers looking to move beyond solo practice and into the heart of the bluegrass tradition. In this course, we will focus on learning how to listen, support other players, and lock into the groove. Whether you play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dobro, or upright bass, this class will give you the tools to play with confidence and "drive." **What You’ll Learn:** * **The Art of the Backup:** Master the nuances of chopping, strumming, walking bass lines, and tasteful fills. * **Arranging for the Band:** We’ll work on intros, outros, and transitions to make a song sound like a polished arrangement. * **Soloing & Improvisation:** Develop your "voice" on your instrument while staying true to the traditional bluegrass vocabulary. * **Vocal Harmony:** Find your part in two- and three-part harmonies. * **Etiquette & Dynamics:** Learn when to lean in, when to pull back, and how to communicate without saying a word. **Level:** Previous experience on your instrument required. *Students should be comfortable with basic chords and tuning their own instruments.* Register: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/HGPGC6YCXF6G3/checkout/BMLY7MI3UO52NA7EYASXL6FE