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SUMMARY:SUTRA by Deborah Tomlin
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Deborah Tomlin was diagnosed with breast cancer from a routine mammogram. She underwent treatment\, which consisted of three different surgeries including a bilateral mastectomy. In SUTRA\, Tomlin chooses to paint her scars and unfamiliar body and to examine the healing process through her art. As Audre Lorde expresses\, in The Cancer Journals\, “Any woman who has had a breast removed because of cancer knows she does not feel the same. But we are allowed no psychic time or space to examine what our true feelings are\, to make them our own. With quick cosmetic reassurance\, we are told that our feelings are not important\, our appearance is all\, the sum total of self.” \nThe title SUTRA in sanskrit means to stitch\, to mend\, to bring together\, to heal. This body of work drew Tomlin to a more abstract approach to painting and drawing including the layering of collage materials and stitching directly on the canvas. Text based on comments by doctors and friends during her treatment is also significant to this work. Painting on top of overflowing and overlapping text expresses Tomlin’s grief and anger. Stitching directly on the canvas with yarn and thread reframes her sutures and scars through the lens of darning and mending\, traditionally women’s work\, transforming an object ripped and torn into a material stronger and more beautiful by the act of repair. \nVisit The Writer’s Center for open hours.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/sutra-by-deborah-tomlin/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Textiles That Talk: Tales of Rugged & Refined Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Years of searching for striking fabrics\, fibers and stories culminate in our latest Folk Art is Fine Art installation\, a sensuous journey around the globe with stops in Indonesia\, Japan\, Thailand\, Laos\, Guatemala\, Mexico\, Panama\, Peru\, South Africa\, Madagascar\, Indonesia\, Bangladesh\, Turkey\, Kurdistan and Afghanistan. We chronicle the how and why that is so distinctive to each artist\, spotlighting their creative springboards built from generations of artistry and practice. Common to all: turning out high design with medium derived directly from Mother Nature. \nFind colorful Mayan iconography\, woven and wrapping carved wooden stools; striking Kurdish saddlebags of hand-spun camel hair and wool; Escher-like Indonesian silks. See how daily needs meet art in the form of fish nets\, floor coverings\, amulets and space definers. All exquisite museum-quality\, they are sourced from the earth and long held tradition. Their stories are even more striking.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/textiles-that-talk-tales-of-rugged-refined-beauty/
LOCATION:Amy Kaslow Gallery\, 7920 Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Strathmore Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The table is set and your place awaits at Strathmore’s Steeped exhibition. Tue–Fri: 12–4pm / Sat: 10am–3pm
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/34th-annual-strathmore-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Mansion at Strathmore
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T161500
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover! Book Club for Grades 2-3
DESCRIPTION:Cover to Cover is a NEW monthly reading\, discussion & activity group for students in grades 2-3. This month\, we’ll discuss “Tree. Table. Book.” by Lois Lowry\, a story of an amazing friendship! \nCover to Cover is a new monthly reading\, discussion\, and activity group created just for students in 2nd and 3rd grade. Each month\, we will read a different chapter book that you can check out ahead of time from the Connie Morella Library (or read or listen to on one of our free e-book apps\, if available)\, along with a specially prepared reading guide to help you get ready for the group’s next meeting. At each session\, we’ll have an icebreaker activity and discuss the plot\, characters\, topics\, settings\, and themes of the book in a variety of different ways\, from traditional question-and-answer discussion to role plays\, think-pair-share\, fishbowl\, and more to encourage fun interaction among the participants. Then we’ll finish with an activity related to the book–for example\, a small art or craft project or interactive game–to reinforce the main themes or topics.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/cover-to-cover-book-club-for-grades-2-3/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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SUMMARY:Retro Replay: Spirited Away
DESCRIPTION:Tale of the fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro\, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation\, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits\, assorted creatures and a grumpy sorceress who seeks to prevent her from returning to the human world.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/retro-replay-spirited-away/
LOCATION:Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema\, 7235 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play\, and there are gift card prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM\, and half off pizza all day long!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-caddies-on-cordell/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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