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SUMMARY:Josiah Henson Student Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:French school student exhibit and website “Footsteps Toward Freedom: Honoring Local Lives” at the Josiah Henson Museum. The exhibit\, opening on June 4\, will be available for viewing through Sept\, 2026. Museum open Fridays to Sundays.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/josiah-henson-student-exhibit/
LOCATION:Josiah Henson Museum and Park\, 11410 Old Georgetown Road\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Town Hall Art Gallery Exhibit: Val Lewton\, "To Paint is to See"
DESCRIPTION:TOWN HALL ART GALLERY EXHIBIT \nVal Lewton (1937-2015) “To paint is to see”\, August 31\, 2026\, through January 8\, 2027 \nBy Barbara Zeughauser – Town Hall Art Gallery Curator \nThe Somerset Town Hall Art Gallery is honored to present a special exhibition of artist Val Lewton’s work\, sponsored by his wife\, Claudia Minicozzi. Well known in the Washington area\, Lewton’s paintings are held in major public and private collections\, including the National Gallery of Art Corcoran Collection\, Smithsonian American Art Museum\, The Phillips Collection\, American University Katzen Center\, George Washington University\, and others. \nVal Lewton was born May 23\, 1937\, in Santa Monica\, California.  He graduated from Whitman College and earned a master of fine arts degree from Claremont University.  After moving to Washington\, DC\, he served on the staff of the Smithsonian American Art Museum for 32 years\, while maintaining a career as a painter in his own right.  Lewton died in 2015\, but soon afterwards\, exhibitions of his paintings were held at the Katzen Arts Center and Addison/Ripley Fine Art.  \nThe Val Lewton (1937-2015) “To paint is to see” exhibit will be on view from August 31\, 2026\, through January 8\, 2027\, in the Town Hall Art Gallery\, during regular Town Office Hours\, Mon-Fri\, 9am – 4:30pm.  The Official Opening and reception will be held on Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, from 3:00-6:00PM.  All pieces will be available for sale.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/town-hall-art-gallery-exhibit-val-newton-to-paint-is-to-see/
LOCATION:Somerset Town Hall\, 4510 Cumberland Avenue\, Chevy Chase\, MD
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Trawick Prize
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URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trawick-prize/
LOCATION:Gallery B\, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:BUP,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
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SUMMARY:Caregiving for Aging Parents
DESCRIPTION:If you feel overwhelmed by managing your parents’ needs and your own responsibilities\, you’re not alone — and this group is here to support you. This is an online class.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/caregiving-for-aging-parents/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:Paul Taylor - This Is Getting Old: Two Boomers and Their Generation at Dusk
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome journalist and author Paul Taylor for a discussion of his latest book\, This Is Getting Old: Two Boomers and Their Generation at Dusk\, that blends memoir with cultural and political insight and offers a thoughtful and ultimately hopeful reflection on love\, legacy\, and the country we pass on to those who follow.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/paul-taylor-this-is-getting-old-two-boomers-and-their-generation-at-dusk/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION:Prose\, poetry\, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. \n\nSign-up starts at 6:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/open-mic-at-writers-center/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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