Arts & Entertainment

Riversdale Celebrates 20 Years

Swing lessons and jazz on the lawn on Wednesday will kick off the celebration of the mansion's 20th anniversary as a museum.

Enjoy an evening of music, dining and dancing Wednesday as the Riversdale House Museum kicks of it's 20th anniversary celebration. 

This weeks marks Riversdale's first free Jazz on the Lawn concert of the summer, featuring the Bay Jazz Project. Gottaswing.com will also be on hand offering free swing lessons prior to the show. Bring a blanket because Calvert House Inn will also be on hand selling hot food for dinner, or bring a picnic from home.

Dance lessons begin at 6:30 p.m. and the concert kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday will be the rain date. 

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Can't make Wednesday's soiree? There are several more Jazz on the Lawn concerts happening at Riversdale this year: 

June 26Cheek to Cheek

July 17New Old Theater presents 1812 "Jazz": The Star-Spangled Banner & All its Cousins                   

July 31—Bruce Ewan, "The Red Harmonica King," featuring Steve Jacobs

August 7Archie Edwards Jambassadors

August 21Brûlée

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All Jazz on the Lawn concerts are free with the support of a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Town of Riverdale Park and Maryland Milestones/ATHA, Inc.


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