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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: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/2026-09-29/
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:20260929T190000
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SUMMARY:Jeffrey Cole - Disrupters At The Gate: When Visionaries\, Trailblazers\, and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down
DESCRIPTION:Author Jeffrey Cole discusses his new book\, Disrupters at the Gate: When Visionaries\, Trailblazers\, and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down. The book tracks the origins of “master” disruptions (such as container ships\, the internet\, smartphones\, COVID-19\, and AI)\, the cascade of changes that follow\, and how disruption can be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/jeffrey-cole-disrupters-at-gate-when-visionaries-trailblazers-and-two-guys-in-a-garage-turn-world-upside-down/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Bill Wilburn Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel\, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bill-wilburn-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM \n\nFree to play!\nGift Card Prizes\n\n1st – $40\n2nd – $25\n3rd – $15\n\n\nHappy Hour 3-10 PM | 1/2 off pizza all day!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-at-caddies-on-cordell-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
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