Heads up: On April 23, fiddle champion Elke Baker and virtuoso pianist Liz Donaldson will present a concert in the Spanish Ballroom as part of GEPPAC’s “Live from the SBR” web series. Details to come.

Coming in May, a Smithsonian Associates program: The Waltz: Music, Sex, Society, and Politics in Three-Quarter Time

Cost is a tad steep for a webcast–$80 for members, $90 for non-members–but if you’re interested, the date is Friday, May 14, 2021, 10 AM – 4 PM.

https://www.si.edu/events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D150907531

Someday, we will re-enter the ballroom, applaud enthusiastically for our musicians and waltz blissfully through the afternoon. In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy and remain hopeful.

In consideration of current jurisdictional and CDC guidance and guidelines, Glen Echo Park will not host social dances until at least April 1, 2021.

Check Waltz Time’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/118043108217388, for news from Larry Unger about a virtual event and from Susan Brandt about a new CD.

In the meantime, dance around your living room or bedroom and dream about the day we can all dance together. Stay safe.

Four dances performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are available to stream, free: https://www.alvinailey.org/performances-tickets/ailey-all-access

If you’ve never seen the company, you’re in for a treat. If you have seen them, you’ll be delighted to experience their artistry once again. “Revelations” will lift you up.

Letter from Executive Director‌ Katey Boerner:

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything about our lives, and we certainly hope that you and your loved ones are staying well.

At the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, we have transitioned and adapted our operations and programs in accordance with county, state, and national guidance. First and foremost, we want to ensure the safety of our supporters, visitors, and partners.

Internally, like many nonprofit organizations, we have revised our budget and revenue forecasts to account for months of closure and a limited reopening plan. It has become evident that our charitable base of supporters – donors, members, and Park Partners – whose philanthropic generosity helped us weather the initial impact of the health crisis, is needed now more than ever as we re-envision the future of the Park. To that end, we are working to improve our fundraising program and identify opportunities for growth.

As part of this improvement process, we would like to collect the candid feedback of our Glen Echo Park community. To participate in this effort, please complete the following confidential online survey, which should take no more than 2 – 4 minutes.

Online Survey Open Through FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VDTFL5

(Note: Works well with Safari and Chrome. Firefox not so much.)

In appreciation of your participation, all those that complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card to Target! Thank you so much in advance for your feedback, guidance, and comments.

Sincerely,

Katey Boerner

Executive Director‌
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture | glenechopark.org

LIVE FROM THE SPANISH BALLROOM – A virtual music series live on Facebook every Friday night at 7:30pm, September 18 through October 23, featuring bands in different musical genres. No dancing in the ballroom, of course, but you can dance in your own home. Or just listen and enjoy!

https://glenechopark.org/livefromSBR

As expected, GEPPAC has extended the cancellation of social dances through September 30, 2020. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Please stay safe. Someday we WILL return to the dance floor.

GEPPAC has elected to extend the cancellation of social dances at least through August 31, 2020. This decision, though disappointing, has been made to help safeguard the health and well-being of dancers, visitors and staff. Updates will be posted as they become available.