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A Winter’ s Eve: A two-act winter performance designed for families, blending storytelling, cultural exploration, and classical ballet into an accessible holiday experience for audiences of all ages. Kreeger Auditorium, Bender JCC, Rockville, Sat. Dec. 5, 1pm and 6pm. x VISUAL ARTS
Artist-in-the-House Gallery at locals: Locals Farm Market, Poolesville( 2nd floor-stairs only). Open during Locals regular business hours. Sponsored by Curlew Castings Studio of Walter Matia. Free.
F Jenny Wilson, Aug 26 – Oct 25, 2026
F Bonnie B. Collier, Oct 28 – Jan 10, 2027
Made in Studio: Artist-guided afternoon workshops; no experience necessary. 1st Fridays, 2nd Saturdays, Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms, 1-4pm. $ 20.
F Petal Pressing, Fri. Sept. 4
F Mandala Magic, Sat. Sept. 12
F Mosaic Making, Fri. Oct. 2
Visual Arts Classes: Multi-week technique classes. Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms.
F Watercolor class with Betsy Casaleno, Sundays.
F Drawing, Painting classes with Jack Burbridge, Thursdays.
F Play in Studio with Marieke( youth art), 3rd Mondays.
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OUTDOOR Concerts: Riverworks Outdoor Stage, 6-8pm. $ 20.
F Fran Vielma Quartet( Venezuelan Jazz), Sat. Sept 26
F Chopteeth( Afrofunk Big Band), Sat. Oct 10
Holiday Concert: Joint performance by community ensembles, Reserve Wind Ensemble, Riverworks Community Choir, and Riverworks Children’ s Choir. Sat. Dec. 19, 6:30pm. Free.
Music Classes: Weekly classes and rehearsals. Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms.
Dance Classes: Weekly classes. Essence Studios at Riverworks.
F Pre-Ballet( ages 3-4); Ballet( ages 5-6); Teen Ballet( ages 8 +); Adult Ballet; Intermediate, Advanced and Pre-Professional Ballet( audition required).
F Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary.
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North Country Writers of Riverworks: New! A hub for the literary arts that offers gatherings, classes, readings, and opportunities that will explore the ways language fosters creative experimentation and deepens our relationship to ourselves and to community, place, and the natural world.
F A Talking Circle for Readers + Writers, Wednesdays in Sept. 9, 16, 23. Free.
F Finding Your Voice with Found Poetry with Lisa Couturier, Sunday, Sept 20.
Book Launch, Medley Mysteries: Curious Tales & Hidden Histories from Montgomery County’ s Agricultural Reserve by Christine Hubbard and Lennon Gross; Sun. Oct 18, 12-2pm
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F Dinner for the arts: Annual fundraiser featuring live music from critically-acclaimed jazz pianist Eric Byrd, beer, wine, signature cocktail with Trippy Goat Distillery vodka, appetizers and dinner from Foodies, Farms, and Friends. Cocktail only option available. Tickets available now. Bally Cliff Farm, Thur. Oct. 1, 6-9pm.
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