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Washington, D.C.
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Have an
Easel?
Come Paint!
Celebrate the outdoor
beauty of Frederick
If you are an artist, pack your
easel and come visit Frederick,
Md., June 22–26 as the city hosts
a plein-air event to celebrate its
beauty. The city has long been
known for its art. In fact,
Ameri-canStyle Magazine listed Frederick
on its 25 Small City Arts Destinations list.
The formal event, Easels in
Frederick, is a juried competition
to promote the arts environment
of Frederick and to create interest in the art of plein-air painting.
Such painting “in the open air”
(outdoors) was popularized by
the impressionists during the 19th
century. The artists paint views or
visuals of the city without the aid
of photographs.
On Wednesday, June 22, selected professional artists will gather in Frederick’s
downtown to interpret and paint historic
cityscapes and landmarks. Artists will submit
t wo completed art works Saturday afternoon
and the awards ceremony will take place
Sunday, along with an exhibit and sale. During the competition, all artists will be hosted
by a family in Frederick. The grand prize is
$5,000. easelsinfrederick.org.
I Spy,
You Spy,
We All
Spy
on May 22, the Inter-
national spy Museum
in D.C. hosts the spy
Fiction writer’s work-
shop. Jennifer allison,
author of the Gilda
Joyce series, shows
kids how to develop
skills used by real spies
and how to develop
characters and stories
for fiction. this unique
workshop combines
hands-on writing,
disguise, surveillance
and the use of spy gad-
getry. the end result?
Perhaps the beginning
of a true spy novel.
the workshop is for
kids from 9 to 14, and
no adults are allowed.
spymuseum.org.
ave
Date
Downtown
the
Ruined
by Lynn
Nottage
Through June 5
Set in war-torn Congo,
this play is told with
humor and song.
arenastage.org
Downtown
A Time to Kill
May 6–June 19
John Grisham’s stunning first novel comes
to the stage in this world
première, pre-Broad way
adaptation by Tony
Award winner Rupert
Holmes. arenastage.org
Downtown
The
Philadelphia
Orchestra
May 20
Charles Dutoit conducts
the orchestra at the
Kennedy Center and is
joined by violin virtuoso
Gil Shaham.
kennedy-center.org
Downtown
NKOTBSB
June 3
Verizon Center hosts
New Kids on the Block
and the Backstreet Boys.
Tickets are on sale now
and range from $32.50–
$92.50. verizoncenter.com
BethesDa, MD.
Dress Casual
June 9–10
Mandy Patinkin returns
to Strathmore in Dress
Casual with pianist Paul
Ford. strathmore.org
