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Rescheduled*
Join The Alden and master artist Kofi Dennis at the Old Firehouse for an introductory to djembe drumming skills and improvisation. Included in this class is a chance to put your new skills to the test playing as a group in a community drum circle. This class is designed for children age eight and older and we recommended that families participate together.
8+ years
1 lesson @ 1 hr, 30 mins, $15/$10 for MCC tax district residents. $7 each additional person/$5 MCC district residents. Fee includes admission and drum rental for the event.
3053.318 F, 4/27 7-8:30 p.m.
* Any patron who registered for the March 2 class and cannot attend on the rescheduled date can get a refund by calling the registrar at 703-744-9365, no later than Friday, April 6.
Saturday, May 19
Program subject to change.
Main Stage
11 a.m. Mars Rodeo
Playing current hits and a few throwbacks. Video
Noon Abada-Capoeira DC
Dance-infused Brazilian martial arts with thrilling drums. Video
1 p.m. The Harry Bells
A horn and percussion tribute to the music of Harry Belafonte. Video
2:15 p.m. The McLean Community Players
All-volunteer community theater group performing numbers from musicals.
3 p.m. McLean Citizens Association
Teen Character Awards
4 p.m. Still Surfin’
Spot-on Beach Boys tribute band with a hometown connection. Video
Children’s Stage
11 a.m. Joy of Dance
The MCC’s dance program student showcase.
12:30 p.m. Alex and the Kaleidoscope
Colorful blend of musical styles and clever lyrics. Video
2 p.m. Rocknoceros
Local kid rock stars. Video
3:30 p.m. Mister G
A Latin GRAMMY Award-winner for Best Children’s Album. Video
Sunday, June 3, 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free admission
For ages 3+. Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets are helping us welcome summer back to McLean! Their Grammy Award-Winning album, Home, weaves together childhood memories with textured pop tunes which is sure to turn the gazebo into a dance party. When he’s not touring, you can catch Tim every weekday morning on NBC Universal’s Sprout Channel in the only live morning show for preschoolers or as the “tambourine guy” with Postmodern Jukebox!
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Black Masala
www.blackmasala.com
Sunday, July 1, 5 p.m.
DC's own Balkan and funk-music inspired brass band dishing out a heaping helping of dance grooves with multicultural influences. The award-winning group will have you dancing to the beat. Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Backtrack
www.backtrackvocals.com
Sunday, July 8, 5 p.m.
Known for pushing the limits of a cappella, Backtrack’s repertoire spans past and present pop covers to classical and electronic music. The whole family will be dancing along to their unique vocal arrangements and world-class beatboxing. It’s going to be a ca-mazing! Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Oh He Dead
www.ohhedead.com
Sunday, July 15, 5 p.m.
Perhaps best described as “rock and soul,” Oh He Dead mixes in healthy doses of classic R&B, funk and folk with deliciously addictive songwriting. Led by the stirring harmonies of Cynthia Johnson and Andy Valenti, Oh He Dead’s Motown influences and poignant lyrics will move both your soul and your feet. Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Hip-Hop Meets the Music of India
Sunday, July 22, 5 p.m.
Indian Violinist Nistha Raj and Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon present a collaboration that mixes genres of music native to each of their cultural upbringings, Hindustani Classical music and acoustic Hip-Hop and D.C.’s Go-Go. Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
The English Channel
www.thenglishchannel.com
Sunday, July 29, 5 p.m.
This British Invasion re-creation is always a favorite with McLean! Come hear the sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s as The Beatles, The Stones, The Who, The Kinks and even bands that don’t have “the” in their names. Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Kara and Matty D
www.karaandmattyd.com
Sunday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m.
One of our favorite summer bands is back, but this time they are performing for the kiddos! Video
Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park
Sundays in July and August at 5 p.m.
McLean Central Park Gazebo, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free and open to the public
Morgan Taylor’s “Music of Gustafer Yellowgold”
gustaferyellowgold.com
Sunday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m.
Two-time Grammy® Nominee, Morgan Taylor and his band will play perennial favorites and dig deep into the wild and hip back catalogue for this rare, non-video version of his nationally heralded Gustafer Yellowgold show. Tasteful, smart and FUN songs for everyone! Video