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Lunchtime Listening with Miss Gayle

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Lunchtime Lecture, The 1856 Project: Underground Railroad Activity on the Washington Baltimore Turnpike

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Historian Dr. Douglas R. McElrath of the University of Maryland will discuss “The 1856 Project”, a massive undertaking of the Universities Studying Slavery. Dr. McElrath will discuss the Underground Railroad activity that took place on the Washington Baltimore Turnpike. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins welcome. Guests may bring a bag lunch.

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Sonic Frontiers: Experimental Electonic Music Mini-Festivals Sonic Frontiers Spring Mini-Festival

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With intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visuals, Sonic Frontiers presents eclectic, improvisatory experiences with live electronic music and projection art. With a focus on community engagement, members of The DC Modular Collective will host fall and spring mini-electronic music festivals at Brentwood Arts Exchange, presenting featured headliners, inviting drop-in performances, and offering hands-on education, demonstrations, and insight into this unique art form.

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Barbara Ziselberger

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* Exhibition runs Apr. 5, 2025-May 25, 2025 *
Public reception Sun., May 10, 2-4 pm

Barbara Ziselberger is interested in how art can awaken memories and facilitate self-awareness. Her current project centers on the material aspects of line and texture in the medium of collage. She will take a deep dive into the study of mark-making and paper production techniques in artist-created collage materials, then use what she learns to create a new body of work.

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Little Sculpture Workshop

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Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own miniature sculptures using various materials and techniques. Explore your creativity and bring tiny worlds to life in this engaging and interactive session suitable for all skill levels

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Platinum Film: The Color Purple

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Experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share an unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones. This 2023 film adaptation stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino. Rated PG-13 | Run time: 2h 21m.

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Janet Paulsen: It’s a Lovely Day Today with Doris, Dinah, and Ella

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An afternoon of entertainment with jazz and pop vocalist Janet Paulsen is always a joyful, swinging, and deeply thoughtful occasion. With her sparkling stage persona and warm, welcoming style, she brings her heart and soul to every performance. This show will feature beloved songs by Doris Day, Dinah Shore, and Ella Fitzgerald, from albums they recorded with conductor and pianist Andre Previn.

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Idol Beings

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Idol Beings is the musical partnership of vocalist Akua Allrich and bassist/producer Kris Funn. Born and raised in the DMV, the two have a philosophy about their creative process: “It is in moments of idleness that nodes of the brain that don’t usually communicate with each other spark connections. We created this project to express our art outside of our normal thought process — not for the sake of not being idle, but to become idols.”

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Double Bill with Cinema Hearts and Gabby & Nick Cameron 

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An ex-pageant queen fronts a rock ‘n’ roll band? Cinema Hearts has a pulsing passion for days gone by. It’s the sparkling indie rock project of Washington, D.C. singer-songwriter and former Miss America contender Caroline Weinroth, whose music captivates audiences around the world with playful lyricism, moody guitar riffs, retro song references, and dramatic pageantry. Cinema Hearts has shared the stage with Hozier, Bartees Strange, La Luz, The Ventures, Dengue Fever, and more.  While husband and wife bluegrass duo Gabby & Nick each have their own unique creative songwriting projects, the pair unites in performance for deep love and reverence for bluegrass songs. The folk duo interprets traditional bluegrass songs through contemporary folk harmonies and feel. The couple joins forces in song to celebrate the rich canons of Standard American Vernacular music.

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