<lst>To have community events listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 10220 River Road, Suite 303, Potomac, MD 20854, e-mail to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Unless otherwise noted, all events are in Potomac. If you have any questions, call Miguel Koropecky at 703-917-6407.
<cal1>Wednesday/ July 13
<cal2>John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. Through August 2. The works on display will include Auilino's Beach Paintings, Daniels's Recent Works and Radner's Color Flow. There will be an artist talk on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. and a guided gallery tour on Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. The Glenview Mansion Art Gallery Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mon., Wed., Fri.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tues. and Thurs. All gallery events are free and open to the public. Call 240-314-8660, 240-314-8682 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/arts/exhibits.htm.
Laksmi Swaminathan presents a program of Indian dance, featuring graceful movements and stories of ancient India at 7 p.m. at Little Falls Library, 5501 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda. For ages 5 and up. Call 301-320-4880.
James and the Giant Peach adapted by David Wood from the book by Roald Dahl will play June 25 — Aug. 14, Tuesday-Friday at 10:30 a.m, Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Sunday at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Tickets are $15 center orchestra, $12 side orchestra, and $10 balcony. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org.
"Among My Souvenirs," a display of "typical" souvenirs like spoons, glasses, paperweights, fans, puzzles and clothes. at the Beall-Dawson House, 103 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, through July 31 Tuesday—Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery, 4600 East-West Highway, Tuesday-Saturday from 12-6 p.m Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Free. Call 301-652-3478.
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 2— 2:30 p.m. Call 301-767-3714.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Opening reception from 6 - 9 p.m. July 8. Exhibit runs from July 5 - Aug. 31, showcasing regional artist P. R. Kicklighter's powerfully executed circus of "out there" characters. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com.
<cal1>Thursday/July 14
<cal2>The Chris Norman Ensemble brings to life the energetic traditional dance music of Maritime Canada, Scotland and Ireland at 7 p.m. in the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion on the lawn of the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free. At 8 p.m., British conductor Mark Wigglesworth will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and BSO principal cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn in the Dvorak Cello Concerto at the Music Center Concert Hall. $10. Call the Baltimore Symphony box office at 1-877-BSO-1444 or the Strathmore Ticket Office at 301-581-5100. Visit www.bsoatstrathmore.org or www.strathmore.org and in person at the Strathmore Ticket Office.
On the Edge, rhythm and blues, will play a free concert at the Silver Plaza, Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street from 7-9 p.m. Call 301-565-5864.
Healthy Heart, an interactive healthy experience about nutrition and exercise for children and their families, from 1-4 p.m. at the Rockville Library Call, 99 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. 240-777-0140.
The Maryland Science Center presents a program about the Wright Brothers at 2 p.m. at Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville. For ages 5 and up. Call 240-777-0240.
Mike Lapadula &The Lost Souls (Blues/Rock) at Veterans Park, corner of Norfolk and Woodmont Avenues, from 6-8 p.m. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. See July 13 for more details.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com. See July 13 for more information.
Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.
"Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs," will play at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $7, group rates available. Call 301-320-6668 or visit www.thepuppetco.org.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Strathmore Backyard Theatre for Children at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockvile Pike, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Children 3 and up. $6. Call 301-581-5100.
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 2— 2:30 p.m. Call 301-767-3714.
<cal1>Friday/ July 15
<cal2>The James Bazen Project (Contemporary Jazz) at the Bethesda Place Plaza, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue. from 12-2 p.m. Call 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. See July 13 for more details.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com. See July 13 for more information.
Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.
"Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs," will play at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $7, group rates available. Call 301-320-6668 or visit www.thepuppetco.org.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 2— 2:30 p.m. Call 301-767-3714.
<cal1>Saturday/ July 16
<cal2>"Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" at the Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $7. Call 301-320-5331 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.
"The Wizard of Oz," by Stevens Puppets, at the Potomac Community Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For pre-school age and up. Please register. Call 240-777-0690.
Local artist Steve Tidball, specializing in landscape acrylics, will be at Flora's Feathered Nest Gifts and Antiques, 12211 River Road, from 4-6 p.m. Call 301-765-0003.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com. See July 13 for more information.
"Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs," will play at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. annd 1 p.m. Tickets are $7, group rates available. Call 301-320-6668 or visit www.thepuppetco.org.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Nature Walk at Woodend Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, sponsored by the Audubon Naturalist Society. Explore the trails, led by an experienced naturalist. Enjoy the search for signs of the season, glimpses of wildlife and other features of the historic grounds of Woodend. Walk takes place at 10 a.m. Free. Call 301-652-9188.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Printmakers Network of Southern New England exhibit at Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Gudelsky Gallery, from July 16-August 27. Free. Call 301-581-5100.
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 1:30—2p.m. Call 301-767-3714.
Great Falls to Shepherdstown Overnight Bike Ride: A 60-mile one way ride that will travel along the C&O Canal and make stops to enjoy the park's historical attractions. The group will camp overnight along the canal. A support vehicle will carry gear and transport the group back to Great Falls after the trip. Reservations required, call 202-653-5190. Bike loans are available for the first ten riders.
<cal1>Sunday/ July 17
<cal2>"Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" at the Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $7. Call 301-320-5331 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.
"Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs," will play at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. annd 1 p.m. Tickets are $7, group rates available. Call 301-320-6668 or visit www.thepuppetco.org.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Printmakers Network of Southern New England exhibit at Mansion at Strathmore. Call 301-581-5100. See July 16 for more information.
Contra And Square Dance Lessons by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Bumper Car Pavilion, at 7 p.m. $8-10. Call 301-926-9142.
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 1:30—2 p.m. Call 301-767-3714.
Kings Park Concert Band at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., from 3 —4 p.m. A 65-piece band from Virginia. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Call 301-767-3714.
<cal1>Monday/ July 18
<cal2>John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. See July 13 for more details.
Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.
Printmakers Network of Southern New England exhibit at Mansion at Strathmore. Call 301-581-5100. See July 16 for more information.
Dance workshop at Sacred Circle Dance, River Road. Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, at 7:30 p.m. Mind, body and spirit in moving meditation. $10. Call 301-897-1555.
<cal1>Tuesday/ July 19
<cal2>Pre-School Films at the Potomac Community Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, from 10:30-11 a.m. Includes "Harry and the Lady Next Door" and "The Emperor's New Clothes." All ages. Please register. Call 240-777-0690.
Reading Buddies at the Rockville Regional Library, 99 Maryland Ave., at 7 p.m. Children can bring a buddy to read the book of their choice. Sleeping bags or pillows are optional to bring. Call 240-777-0140.
Battersby Duo, a musical-comedy-interactive for children through a mix of pop, rock, rhythm and blues, at Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, at 7 p.m. Call 301-299-4555.
John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. See July 13 for more details.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com. See July 13 for more information.
Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Printmakers Network of Southern New England exhibit at Mansion at Strathmore. Call 301-581-5100. See July 16 for more information.
<cal1> Wednesday/ July 20
<cal2>Jennifer Barrett O'Connell, local illustrator and writer, will demonstrate illustration technique using the picture book, "A Garden Of Whales" at the Potomac Community Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, from 7-8 p.m. All ages. Please register. Call 240-777-0690.
Storyteller Renee Brachfeld, who juggles and tells stories from around the world, at Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, at 7 p.m. For ages 5 and up. Call 240-777-0240.
The Maryland Science Center will present a program of mind-expanding science fun at 7 p.m. at Little Falls Library, 5501 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda. Space is limited. Tickets will be given out only to children ages 5 and over starting at 6:30 p.m. Call 301-320-4880.
John Aquilino, David Daniels and Donna Radner at the Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park. See July 13 for more details.
"Detours" Exhibit at the Ozmosis Gallery in Bethesda, 7908 Woodmont Ave. Call 301-664-9662 or visit www.ozmosisgallery.com. See July 13 for more information.
Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints at the Bethesda North Marriot Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.
James and the Giant Peach at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda. Call 301-280-1660 or visit www.ImaginationStage.org. See July 13 for more information.
"Among My Souvenirs," at the Beall-Dawson House. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org. See July 13 for more information.
Into Arcadia Exhibit at Creative Partners Gallery. Landscapes by Lauren Cook. Call 301-652-3478. See July 13 for more information
Printmakers Network of Southern New England exhibit at Mansion at Strathmore. Call 301-581-5100. See July 16 for more information.
Observe the workings of historic Lock 20 and find out about the significance of the C&O Canal in the vision to develop a nation, from 2— 2:30 p.m. Call 301-767-3714.