Join us for the Carpe Diem-Washington Revels Family and Community Sing. This month we celebrate Thanksgiving with songs of grace and gratitude, and special musical guest Mr. Gabe leads us in some fun sing-alongs! 6:30-8:00 — International Songs and Rounds for all ages 8:00-8:30 — Refreshments, Social Time, Celebration of November Birthdays Everyone is welcome to bring refreshments and songs to share. Sign up in advance to lead a song by contacting Jo Rasi ([email protected]). Or just show up to…

Before you start traveling, cooking or eating, join us for a yoga class! Vinyasa Yoga connects breath and movement through sequences that may change from class to class. Vinyasa is a creative practice where you may be introduced to yoga philosophy, various pranayama (breathing) techniques, movement and stillness all meant to inspire personal growth and transformation. An all levels class provides modifications for beginners.

Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more than one million dazzling colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted, original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. Stroll from garden to garden enjoying twinkling tree forms, fountains, sparkling snowflakes overhead and more. Visit the Conservatory to enjoy watching G-Scale model trains wind through the seasonal landscapes. Be sure to warm up inside the Visitors Center while you sip hot cocoa and listen to one of the nightly musical performances.…

UP yoga invites you to a Friday Night Yin Experience-just the thing to wipe the slate clean for the weekend! Come focus on Yin energies to balance out from the swirling demands of the work week and whatever else the universe is burdening you with. Yin is a practice of inward focus, surrender, and acceptance. We will focus on using the pose to get into the body as we release muscular effort and sink into the shapes of the Yin…

This class helps build strength and endurance, increase flexibility, and improve posture and balance. Special attention is paid to bone health and preventing/reversing bone loss related to osteoporosis. It is designed for mid-life and older adults who may benefit from a slower pace and a recognition of age-related functional changes. We encourage students to use props, modify poses, transition carefully, and find their appropriate balance between ease and effort. Special attention is paid to building core strength and balance to…

Join us as we explore the magical, diverse world of children’s literature. We’ll journey through books old and new, from different countries and unique cultures — all delightful for kids of any age (but aimed at the 3-7 year-old set). This Fall’s themes include the changing of the seasons as we move from Autumn to Winter, and exploring how cultures around the world have marked this transition with special holidays and celebrations. On October 31st, come in costume for a…

Who among us has not, at one time or another, felt like an outsider with no family or friends to offer comfort and guidance? Imagine being the unwanted stranger in a new country as Lumina reimagines Shakepeare’s Cymbeline as IMOGEN UNDERGROUND! Set in a future London, the streets are wild with floods of immigrants fleeing civil war, and the gangs of hooligans who seek to drive them out. Mayor Cymbeline declares London a sanctuary city, and riots ensue. Imogen, privileged…

Holiday shopping in the countryside! Find meaningful gifts of local, original, high-quality art and fine craft on the Countryside Artisans’ Holiday Gallery & Studio Tour, Nov 30-Dec 2 and Dec 7-9. This highly-rated, free, self-guided driving tour of artist studios/galleries through scenic countryside in Montgomery, Frederick and Howard Counties is open two weekends this year. Choose from 16 delightful destinations representing 50+ fine visual, sculptural, textile, and beverage (beer, wine, and tea) artists. Each studio/gallery is a destination in itself…