301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030 (COMMUNITY CENTER)
301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803 (ARTS CENTER)
301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030 (SOUTHERN AREA OFFICE)
Directions To Harmony Hall

This exciting facility in a converted elementary school houses a wide variety of activities and community interests. The regional center serves as a community center, with recreation classes and events geared toward children, teens, adults, and seniors. The Arts portion of the facility provides a variety of fine arts programs, including classes in the visual arts, theater and dance. The John Addison Concert Hall and galleries offer music, dance, and dramatic programs and exhibitions. Natural resources are also highlighted at the center, with classes and exhibit space available for those whose interests lie in the outdoors. In addition, administrative offices for the M-NCPPC Southern Area operations staff are housed here.

Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center provides fine arts programs for children and adults. In addition to a full curriculum of classes in visual arts, theatre, music and dance, the Center's John Addison concert hall and galleries offer music, dance and dramatic programs, and exhibitions.

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Performances

Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Dino Rock Created for school venues, this show explores characteristics that human babies and dinosaur babies share, using award-winning music and dynamic puppetry. Interpreting fossil finds, scientists have come to understand much about dinosaur social behavior. These findings are presented to children through original songs and interaction with characters including Crash-Boom-Bam-Sam the baby Triceratops, Q. E. the Quetzalcoatlus Kid, Doris the Toddler Stegosaurus, Mama Maiasaura and, of course, Baby Rex. Pre-K – 4th Grade Tickets: $5

Wednesday, April 15, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA: Jim Vandelly, Accordionist Jim Vandelly, a virtuoso on the accordion, will show the versatility of the instrument with songs of Russia, Europe, and America. All ages welcome. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 students/senior citizens

Saturday, April 18, 8 pm CONCERT: Anthology featuring Jimi Dougan (formerly with The Young Senators) It was part of the culture for young black men in the 60s. You got together with your buddies and sang on the street corners, in the gym and at parties. You sang doo-wop, those rhythm and blues hits full of vocal harmonies. You dreamed of hitting the big time, wearing fancy suits, performing your hit songs and meeting your fans. D.C.’s own Jimi Dougans saw his dreams come true. He hit the big time in the 70s performing at the Apollo Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the Greek Theatre. All ages welcome. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 students/senior citizens

Saturday, April 25, 8 pm Concert: Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché Masters of Afro-Cuban Jazz & Beyond! Multiple Grammy Nominee Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché have re-defined what Latin Jazz is by expanding its realm to a new level of virtuosity that has the critics and cognoscenti raving. Ed Morales of Newsday- “Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Aché are all that and more. From Yoruban spirituality to blues to fusion to Frank Zappa…further exploring the link between John Coltrane and African poly-rhythms, Spanish Moors and Puerto Rican country jibaros” Ben Ratliff of The New York Times- “This ban rockets between bop, straight-up and charging, to the languorous bolero, to galloping Cuban timba, to rhythms from Puerto Rico and Brazil and the Caribbean…it is propulsive, slangy, and above all historically literate.” All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 general admission; $15 students & senior citizens

Wednesday, May 13, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Lakshmi Swaminathan, Classical Indian Dancer Lakshmi is a captivating dancer dedicated to the style of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from Southern India. She has performed in India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As a member of the group Caravan, she worked for the New York Chapter of Young Audiences. Lakshmi has worked with other artists to develop multi-cultural programs for students of all ages for the New York City Public School system. She has been the Artist-in-Residence for the New Jersey Council on the Arts. Pre-K – 4th Grade Tickets: $5

Wednesday, May 13, 2 pm AFTERNOON TEA: Minter & Minter, Vocalists This husband and wife team will perform songs from the Great American Songbook. All ages welcome. Pre-K – 4th Grade Tickets: $15

Satruday, May 16, 8 pm CONCERT: The Bobbettes The Bobbettes, originally formed in Harlem, New York in 1955, were first known as The Harlem Queens. They were 11 – 14 years old. In 1957 the girls released their first hit single, “Mr. Lee,” a song based on a former grade school teacher. The song quickly shot up the Billboard charts and became their biggest hit recording ever. Over the next few years, they followed up that single with “I Shot Mr. Lee,” “Have Mercy Baby,” “You Are My Sweetheart,” and “Dance With Me Georgie.” The Bobbettes have been nominated for induction into the Vocal Group of Fame. Today the group consists of original founding members Emma Patron and Reather Turner, joined by Debra Thompson and Pamela Tate. All ages welcome. Tickets: $20/general admission; $15 senior citizens & students

Monday, June 8, 10:30 am International series: Sudha Bhagwat Presents India: Its Culture, Costumes and Classical Dance Journey to South Asia to discover the mystery and majesty of India. Be immersed in the ornately textured music of the sitar and discover India’s gesture language, varied costumes and mesmerizing, percussive Kathak dance. All ages welcome. Tickets: $5

Workshops

Monday, January 26 - Saturday, March 21 Reception for the Artists: Sunday, January 25, 1:30-3:30 pm In Celebration of Black History Month 2009 In celebration of BHM 2009, HHRC is proud to present a diverse group of artists in our exhibit spaces: MAIN GALLERY: Ellington Robinson, "The Blackprint" ENTRANCE GALLERY: Acquaetta Williams, "Deconstructing Time: Memories" FOYER GALLERY: AL Brown "African Americans in the American West" RECREATION GALLERY: Jonathan B. French, "Family Pictures" All ages welcome. FREE

Monday, April 6 - Saturday, May 30 Reception for the Artists: Saturday, April 11, 1:30-3:30 pm Contemporary Silk Painting Showcasing a diverse body of work in silk painting from several artists. All ages welcome. FREE

• Artists
  The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is developing an inventory of Prince George's County performing artists including, but not limited to, musicians, actors, theatre professionals, dancers, etc. for a listing in a new County Registry of Performing Artists and Companies. The Registry will help the public locate performers for special events. Fill out our Artist Registry Form.
  
  
• Elementary and Middle School Teachers
  Arts Alive! has been a program of the M-NCPPC, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division for the past 20 years. We are seeking your input about the types of programs/performers that would support your classroom activities with an online survey. Please fill out the survey so we can better meet you needs, your input is most appreciated.