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Prince George’s County will celebrate Black History Month this year with a new exhibit “Reading, Writing and Race: Rosenwald Schools in Prince George’s County“.
This year’s exhibit will profile African American schools built with assistance from the Rosenwald Foundation. Thorough historic photos and artifacts, the exhibit highlights a list of Rosenwald schools that were featured in “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2002. The exhibit’s centerpiece includes the recently renovated Ridgeley Rosenwald School, which is considered to be one of the county’s best examples of this type of educational facility.
The exhibit will display at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd. in Fort Washington from January 23-March 17. For more information call 301-203-6070 or visit www.pgparks.com.
Shop local at Prince George’s County Holiday Markets
The time has come to begin holiday shopping! Make Prince George’s County your one stop shop for all your needs. If buying local and supporting your community tops your list this season, then you are in luck! Check out the following area markets that offer specialty items and unique Christmas gift ideas.
Cheverly Holiday Market- 6401 Forest Rd., Cheverly. (December 10, 9-1) With over 30 vendors selling wonderful locally produced food, wine, and gifts, as well as entertainment, this market is sure to be a highlight of the season.
Greenbelt Farmer’s Holiday Market-Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, 101 Center Way (parking lot) (December 18, 11-2) Featuring:- fresh, local fruits and vegetables, humanely raised meat, fish, and eggs- locally roasted coffee- locally crafted personal care products, Maryland wine, local Christmas trees and caroling with neighbors and friends!
Riverdale Park Annual Festival of Lights and Holiday Market-Queensbury Road (MARC station parking lot) (December 10, 12-8) Enjoy live music, face-painting, games, make-your-own-ornaments, coppersmithing demo, Santa visit and more! There will also be farmers’ products for sale, and food vendors who will keep you warm and well-fed.
Central Asia Dance Festival arrives at Joe’s Movement Emporium
This weekend Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mt. Rainier will host Silkroad Dance Company’s 14th Central Asian Dance Festival. The event kicks off with workshops beginning on November 18-20. Some of the topics to be discussed include, “Introduction to Uzbek Dance”, “Azerbaijani Choreography and “Uzbek Dance Foundations: etudes and technique”.
On November 19, you can experience Central Asia Dance at its best with performance by Silk Road Dance Company and visiting artists at 8 pm.
Since its inception in 1995, Laurel Victoria Gray’s Silk Road Dance Company has delighted audiences around the country with traditional and fusion dances from the Middle East and Central Asia. Performing Uzbek, Afghani, Tadjik, Kurdish, Persian and Egyptian dance techniques rarely seen in the US. Their performance offer a unique glimpse of the life, culture, and art of little known regions.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.joesmovement.org
College Park Blues Festival live in Prince George’s County
The 4th annual College Park Blues Festival arrives in Prince George’s County on November 12 at the Ritchie Coliseum. This FREE event is sponsored by the DC Blues Society that brings local talent from across the region together for a day filled with live music, fun and excitement!
Performers for this year’s festival include, Warner Williams, a local Piedmont-style bluesman who was awarded the 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship this summer, the DCBS Battle of the Bands Winner, The DCBS Band featuring talented songstress Ayaba Bey, and Tom Newman, a much sought after local guitarist who has performed with such greats as Stanley Turrentine, Roy Ayers, Wilson Pickett, Lloyd Price, and many others. There will also be a jam hosted by the DC Blues Society Jam Master.
Looking for Holiday gift ideas? Visit the vendors for unique crafts and goodies that will be sold on site. The entire will enjoy this day dedicated to Music! For more information visit www.dcblues.org.
