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Go & Do: Shakespeare, Spoken Word, Exhibits in Rockville

Things to do, people to see in Rockville

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Shakespeare Festival at Montgomery College

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Montgomery College’s annual Shakespeare festival, Willpower!, returns with National Players’ production ofĀ Romeo and Juliet, and a line-up of workshops, guest artists and lecturers.Ā 

When:Ā Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5

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Where:Ā  Events are scheduled at Montgomery College campuses in Rockville, Germantown and Takoma Park.

Cost:Ā Free

More:Ā Please see the full schedule of events online, at montgomerycollege.edu.

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Tyke Hikes: Amphibians

Take a mini-nature hike and make a craft to take home. Learn about frogs and toads and hike to see if any are at the pond. For children 2 to 3 years.

When: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3

Where: Meadowside Nature Center,Ā 5100 Meadowside Lane
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Cost: $5.Ā Register at ParkPASS.org. Course No. 233107

More: http://patch.com/E-tYLy

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VisArts: Hear Arts Spoken Word and Music Series

Free poetry from The Kaffeeklatsch Trio and music by Mary Amato followed by refreshments and open mic.

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4

Where: VisArts,Ā 155 Gibbs St.Ā 
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Cost: Free

More: http://patch.com/E-vLGG

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Glenview Gallery: Mixed Media Exhibit Featured for April

The April exhibit at GlenviewĀ MansionĀ Art Gallery will feature the work of mixed media artist Carol Reed and rock, paper and wire sculptures by Bess Gonglewski.

When:Ā Sunday, April 7, through Tuesday, April 30. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

  • Opening reception is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, and will feature music from Beau Soir instrumental trio at 2 p.m.

Where:Ā GlenviewĀ MansionĀ Art Gallery at Rockville's Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Dr.

Cost:Ā Free

More:Ā For more information about the exhibit or other monthly shows, visit the City's website atĀ www.rockvillemd.gov/artsĀ or contact Julie Farrell atĀ 240-314-8682Ā orjfarrell@rockvillemd.gov.

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