Greenbelt
Community
Calendar
Community
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December 2014 |
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Worksession with University Square 8pm, Municipal building, FREE. Also Broadcast on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and streaming on city website | 2
The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!GATE Orientation Class 7:30–10pm, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204, FREE. Want to make a video? The first step is to attend the GATE Orientation Class. Learn our policies and procedures to see if Public Access is right for you! Limited seating--please RSVP to GreenbeltAccess@gmail.com. | 3
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.Walls & Vino 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Acoustic duo mixing Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Classic covers as well as original tunes.Work Session: HVAC & Roof 8pm, Community Center, FREE. Community Center HVAC and Aquatics & Fitness Center Roof | 4
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Just the Facts 6:15–7:15pm, Greenbelt MakerSpace, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Did the midterm election produce
any surprises? How will
the change in political leadership
affect policies and legislation
important to you? We meet monthly to explore and discuss
political issues at the local, state
and federal level.Time Bank Orientation 6:30–8pm, Public Works, FREE. Using the Time Bank, a person volunteering an hour of time helping someone else gains 1 credit. Using credits, they can receive help from someone else. Click the link for more information.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige PowellGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.ERHS Winter Concert 7:30pm, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, FREE. Featuring
the Symphony Orchestra and
Roosevelt Strings, the Roosevelt
and Symphonic Bands, and the Chamber
Choirs. | 5
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Greenbelt Museum "Deco the Halls" 7–9pm, 10-B Crescent Road, FREE. An exhibition of art deco and vintage holiday decorations.
Take a quick free tour of this fully furnished original
Greenbelt home, which sparkles and glows at night.
Then peruse the gift shop, freshly stocked with new
holiday merchandise. For more information, call 301-507-6582.Community Tree Lighting with Santa 7pm, Greenbelt Community Center front lawn, FREE. Holiday lights will adorn the tree in the traditional spirit
of the Festival of Lights season. A musical performance by
the Greenbelt Concert Band Brass Choir will herald Santa’s
grand entrance to help light the tree. Complimentary
cookies and hot chocolate will be provided by the
Recreation Department.Makerspace Birthday 7:30–9pm, Makerspace (formerly Club 125), FREE. We turn TWO this month. Join us to celebrate with food and drink (byob), to share stories and make plans for the new year.A (Comic) Christmas Carol 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $14 Youth. A guest production by The Renaissance Man
A marvelous way to spend a holiday evening, especially for those that have always enjoyed the classic tale and wondered what it might be like to step in Scrooge's shoes even if it is just for one performance.Crimestoppers 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Lots of blues and rock 'n roll covering such diverse groups and artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Jackson, Los Lobos, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, the Blasters, Neil Young, and Jimi Hendrix. | 6
Festival of Lights 10am, Community Center, FREE. Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 10am–4pm. Free monoprint workshop with Kathy Karlson, Artist in Residence: Sunday 1–3pm.
Shop for original, hand-made wares, direct from local artisans. Also, Greenbelt Museum gifts and books by local
authors.Breakfast with Santa 8–11am, Greenbelt American Legion, Free for ages 12 & under; others $7. Greenbelt Lions Club and American Legion Post 136 serve pancakes, sausages, and eggs. Photos with Santa, laughter & merriment!
More info: 301-474-8964 or 301-474-3766.Beauty Pageant and Ornament-Making 12–3pm, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Noon to 2 pm: Bring the kids to make their very own Christmas Tree
ornament to hang on our LIVE Beltway Plaza Mall tree or take home!
2:00 to 3:00 pm: Sunburst Beauty Pageant is for children ages Infant to
27 years. Everyone entering receives a Christmas tree tiara and trophy!Sturm Memorial Service 1–3pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Douglas Sturm.Plaza Woman & Treasure Chest 2–4pm, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Lara Aribisala of the D.C. Divas Football Team is our super heroine.
She'll be at the Mall Saturdays from Thanksgiving thru Christmas
from 2-4pm handing out FREE keys to our Treasure ChestTime Bank Orientation 3–4:30pm, Public Works, FREE. Using the Time Bank, a person volunteering an hour of time helping someone else gains 1 credit. Using credits, they can receive help from someone else. Click the link for more information.Kiva 8–11pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Acoustic World Music for the Spirit! Using mythological stories and images, KIVA weaves a rainbow tapestry of ancient cultures and natural imagery into energizing mystical folk music for all ages.A (Comic) Christmas Carol 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $14 Youth. A guest production by The Renaissance Man
A marvelous way to spend a holiday evening, especially for those that have always enjoyed the classic tale and wondered what it might be like to step in Scrooge's shoes even if it is just for one performance. | |
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Festival of Lights 10am, Community Center, FREE. Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 10am–4pm. Free monoprint workshop with Kathy Karlson, Artist in Residence: Sunday 1–3pm.
Shop for original, hand-made wares, direct from local artisans. Also, Greenbelt Museum gifts and books by local
authors.Holiday Farmers Market 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market. This special market includes wreaths, gift baskets and holiday food--the last market of the year!Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Vasili Frankos 11:30am–1:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Scottish, Irish, Greek, Gypsy and medieval fiddle tunes.A (Comic) Christmas Carol 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $14 Youth. A guest production by The Renaissance Man
A marvelous way to spend a holiday evening, especially for those that have always enjoyed the classic tale and wondered what it might be like to step in Scrooge's shoes even if it is just for one performance.Art Reception 3–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. On view at the Café until December 31 is "Three Years of Landscapes
and Wildlife in National
Parks", dramatic, vibrant and intimate
photos by Melvin Black. Also pieces by jeweler Mary Ann Beall. Max Ochs will play blues acoustic guitar.Sunday Ultimate Canceled 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Wytold 6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. 6-string electric cello with progressive world rhythms, often accompanied by bass, viola, violin, flute, guitar, banjo, or percussion. His post-classical compositions have recently been featured in contemporary dance and theater productions, short films, and the Sundance award-winning documentary, Blood Brother | 8
Goddard Investment Club 5–6:30pm, Community Center, FREE. A group of amateur investors who
discuss and invest in stocks. New members welcome! For more information:
goddard@bivio.com.Youth Advisory Committee 6:30pm, Youth Center Conference Room, FREE. City Youth Advisory committee meetingCity Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 9
Tom Gleason 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Originals and an eclectic set of covers by artists like Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Son Volt, REM, Matthew Sweet, X, Loudon Wainwright, Stephin Merritt, and others.Auditions for Evil Dead: The Musical 7pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, December 11.
Director Jeffery Lesniak, with music director Paul Nahay and choreographer Rikki Howie Lacewell, are casting 5 men and 4 women, to play college-age.
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and either Saturday or Sunday.
Performances run March 6-28.
All roles are open and unpaid. | 10
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.Harmony Grit 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Traditional and Contemporary Folk, Country and Light Rock. A "musaic" of beautiful vocal harmonies, complemented by guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjolele, bass harmonicaz and celloAuditions for Evil Dead: The Musical 7pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, FREE. Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, December 11.
Director Jeffery Lesniak, with music director Paul Nahay and choreographer Rikki Howie Lacewell, are casting 5 men and 4 women, to play college-age.
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and either Saturday or Sunday.
Performances run March 6-28.
All roles are open and unpaid. | 11
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Healthy Happy Hour 5–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Join Co-op for a healthy happy hour featuring ginger! Boost your circulation and enhance your digestion while enjoying Tulsi's Masala Chai Tea and Midel's Gluten Free Ginger Snaps.FauxBucks Coffee and Investment Club 6:15–7:15pm, Greenbelt MakerSpace, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Have you saved enough money
for retirement or is that in
your distant future? It's always the right time to learn
how to invest your hard earned
cash wisely.Computer Club 7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices. | 12
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Sligo Creek Stompers 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A raucous but refined blend of traditional roots music: old time and bluegrass, ragtime and traditional jazz, haunted Irish fiddle tunes and Texas & gypsy swing.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click link for showtimes. Showing Interstellar Horrible Bosses, Penguins of Madagascar, Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Dumb & Dumber, Beyond the Lights and Big Hero 6. | 13
Santa's Visit 10am–12pm, Youth Center, FREE. Santa has fit time into his busy holiday schedule! All children will receive a FREE picture with Santa!GHI Pre-Purchase Orientation 11am, GHI Board Room, FREE. This informative meeting explains how a cooperative works, lists the steps in the purchase process, and describes how you become a member of the cooperative.Alight Dance Theater in-studio holiday celebraion 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. From 1 to 2 p.m. an open level movement class will be taught by alight dance artists. No experience is necessary; participants should wear comfortabl clothes and socks.
At 2 p.m. alight artists will perform excerpts from their current repertory, Frontline and Dependent.
At 3 p.m. Artistic Director Angella Foster and Resident Choreographer Wayles Haynes will teach participants how to choreograph the alight way.Elves' Workshop 1:30–3:30pm, Youth Center, $5. Ages 7-12. Pre-registration is required. Spend
the afternoon with Santa’s Elves
creating holiday crafts and cookies.Plaza Woman & Treasure Chest 2–4pm, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Lara Aribisala of the D.C. Divas Football Team is our super heroine.
She'll be at the Mall Saturdays from Thanksgiving thru Christmas
from 2-4pm handing out FREE keys to our Treasure ChestAnnual Holiday Concert 4pm, Greenbelt Community Church, FREE. A concert of both traditional Christmas and secular music.Elf 6:30pm, Youth Center Gym, FREE. Before the movie, stop by Roosevelt
Center to get your movie snacks or
eat dinner. Please bring your own
chair or blanket. All ages welcome, starts at 6:30 sharp!The U-Liners 8–11pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Socially conscious Americana band playing a wide variety of roots-rock including bluegrass, rock'n roll, country, folk, swing, folk-rock, country-rock, blues, rhythm & blues, soul, and more!Chromatics Yuletide Tantrum Concert 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Performing a mixture of traditional holiday tunes and neo-classics, tossed together with offbeat originals about life in our modern high-tech world, the Chromatics ensure that the playfulness of the season shines through. Be sure to stay after the show for some festive treats.Casting Rehearsal: Greenbelt Youth Musical $154 residents; $177 non-residents. Come be a part of the 15th Greenbelt Youth Musical, “Secret Circusâ€! Teen performers will present a new version of Secret Circus, an original musical written and directed by Chris Cherry. This is an open-enrollment program, so everyone who signs up is cast in the show. Participants also must generally be available for rehearsals. See the link for more details!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click link for showtimes. Showing Interstellar Horrible Bosses, Penguins of Madagascar, Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Dumb & Dumber, Beyond the Lights and Big Hero 6. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Chromatics Yuletide Tantrum Concert 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Performing a mixture of traditional holiday tunes and neo-classics, tossed together with offbeat originals about life in our modern high-tech world, the Chromatics ensure that the playfulness of the season shines through. Be sure to stay after the show for some festive treats.Sunday Ultimate 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Greenbelt Concert Band Holiday Lights Concert 4–5pm, Community Center Gym, FREE. Hear all your holiday favorites, played live by the members
of your community band, under the direction of Tom
Cherrix.“He Is Hereâ€: A Christmas Cantata 4pm, Greenbelt Baptist Church, 101 Greenhill Road, FREE. The Christmas Cantata, will be presented in a special program on Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served immediately afterward.Jack Couldn't Make It 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Eloquent ballads, blues, folk, rock & roll, country, classics, on acoustic guitar, slide guitar, steel mandolin. | 15
New Deal Cafe Board of Directors 6:30–9pm, Greenbelt Co-Op Meeting Room, FREE. Members and visitors welcome.Reel & Meal: Cowspiracy 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A monthly film series exploring social, environmental and animal rights concerns. An optional vegan buffet ($14) is served at 6:30pm. Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, is a groundbreaking feature length environmental documentary, following an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.WORK SESSION: Review of Theatre Operation Proposal 8pm, Municipal Building or broadcast online and local access, FREE. 25 Crescent Road. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and
streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv
or at the Municipal building, 25 Crescent Rd.Casting Rehearsal: Greenbelt Youth Musical $154 residents; $177 non-residents. Come be a part of the 15th Greenbelt Youth Musical, “Secret Circusâ€! Teen performers will present a new version of Secret Circus, an original musical written and directed by Chris Cherry. This is an open-enrollment program, so everyone who signs up is cast in the show. Participants also must generally be available for rehearsals. See the link for more details! | 16
North Pole Calling 6–7:30pm, FREE. Preschool through 2nd grade. Santa and his helpers will make a special call to your home
to check whether your kids are being naughty or nice.
Complete the informational flyer available online and
at City facilities for your child’s opportunity
to chat.Poetry Night Open Mic 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come express your inner beatnik through the spoken word! | 17
Golden Age Club 11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group 12–1:30pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join healthcare professionals who will discuss treatment, resources and support for people who have lymphedema or chronic swelling. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).North Pole Calling 6–7:30pm, FREE. Preschool through 2nd grade. Santa and his helpers will make a special call to your home
to check whether your kids are being naughty or nice.
Complete the informational flyer available online and
at City facilities for your child’s opportunity
to chat.Pub Quiz 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring your own team, or form one on the spot. We will collect a dollar from each participant, which will be the prize for the winning team. Come out and test your knowledge on topics from Aardvarks to Zithers. | 18
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Laptime Storytime 11:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 peopleNorth Pole Calling 6–7:30pm, FREE. Preschool through 2nd grade. Santa and his helpers will make a special call to your home
to check whether your kids are being naughty or nice.
Complete the informational flyer available online and
at City facilities for your child’s opportunity
to chat.GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 19
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Cold Hard Cash 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Tribute to the legendary Johnny Cash, featuring spot-on recreations of both the sound and
spirit of the originals.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click link for showtimes. Showing Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Horrible Bosses, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Top Five, Penguins of Madagascar, The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies, Beyond the Lights and Big Hero 6. | 20
Plaza Woman & Treasure Chest 2–4pm, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Lara Aribisala of the D.C. Divas Football Team is our super heroine.
She'll be at the Mall Saturdays from Thanksgiving thru Christmas
from 2-4pm handing out FREE keys to our Treasure ChestRead to Rover 2pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For children ages 6-11 building confidence reading to specially trained therapy dogs glad to listen. Registration is required: call 301-345-5800Jennifer Cooper & GroovSpan 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Beautiful vocals from a former professional opera singer, and tight melodies from the band. From Duke Ellington to Doobie Brothers, Antonio Jobim to Adele, Bill Withers to Blondie, this eclectic ensemble covers a wide variety of genres, decades, styles and grooves of popular music!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click link for showtimes. Showing Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Horrible Bosses, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Top Five, Penguins of Madagascar, The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies, Beyond the Lights and Big Hero 6. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate Canceled 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Fez Tones Hafla 6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Join us for an afternoon of live Middle Eastern music & dance. Musicians will play exotic instruments such as qanun, oud, darbuka, and riq. | 22
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Capital City Voices 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Jazz standards along with seasonal selections, this innovative jazz choir showcases sophisticated harmonies and exciting rhythmic variations. | 24
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Christmas City offices closed.Stealing Liberty 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Cover band focusing on jazzy versions of material by The Grateful Dead, Rat Dog, and more. | 27
Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!The Hounds 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Melding classic rock, real country, jam band and originals of the highest quality, the Hounds are a tour de force of captivating lead and harmony vocals, skillful musicianship and an infectious sense of joy. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Rachel B 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Exuding a smoky undertone, a sassy delivery and contagious melodies, Rachel B blends her modern take of vintage R&B with contemporary styles and a stage presence that is best described as a posed muse | 29
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Toddler Storytime 2pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For ages 2-3, limit 20 people. Encourage your child to make reading a positive experience by bringing them to the library’s storytimes. Each pro¬gram contains a mixture of engaging activities and age-appropriate stories that support early literacy. Stop by the Information desk on the day of each storytime to pick up free tickets.The Seth Kibel Quartet 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. High energy jazz and klezmer. Winner of 25 WAMMIES, including "Best World Music Instrumentalist" and "Best Jazz Instrumentalist". | 31
New Year’s Eve celebration 8:30pm–12am, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20 ($15 student, senior, military). Laughs, Music, Song and Dance! Features talent from City Council, Greenbelt Police Department and Fire Department and more. Tickets and reservations will be available soon at the above link. For more information contact Konrad Herling at 301 345 9369.New Year's Eve with Vintage #18 8:30pm–12:30am, New Deal Café, $55. Soultime blues revue with Karim and Maria's delectable buffet: appetizers, soup & salad, entree, dessert, and champagne at midnight! Reservations recommended: 301-474-5642. |
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