Chrysalis Kids: DC Strings Workshop

10431 Little Patuxent Parkway,Columbia MD 21044

31 July, 2021

Description

Enjoy an introduction to classical music for our littlest guests! Join us as we bring back our favorite series - Chrysalis Kids!!!! Our FREE family series is back! Join DC Strings Workshop as they share their love of classical and contemporary orchestra and chamber music with the youngest members of our community! DC Strings Workshop works to build community and expand horizons by engaging diverse audiences, supplying instruments to deserving students, and working to expose students and adults alike to the music of women and underrepresented people of color. This 45 minute concert is an introduction to both classical and contemporary music for all, but especially accessible to preschool and early elementary students. Come prepared to dance and wiggle - classical music has never been more kid-friendly or fun! Gates open at 9:30 a.m. for playtime with Imagination Playground, and the performance starts at 10:00 a.m. Beverages will be available for sale, but feel free to bring a picnic (no glass or alcohol - alcohol available onsite). This event is part of Chrysalis Kids, our spring, summer, and fall series of outdoor, free performances and other arts events.This event is presented in partnership with Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks and Columbia Association. Parking / What to Expect OnsiteParkingParking will be assigned via Eventbrite the day before the event. Parking will be in Chrysalis Lot or in Lot 1 Chrysalis Lot: PLEASE DO NOT USE GPS DIRECTIONS. From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway. Take Little Patuxent Parkway to South Entrance Road, make a left. Make the immediate sharp right up a steep driveway. Continue past the white house to the numbered parking spots. From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway. Take Little Patuxent Parkway to South Entrance Road, make a right. Make the immediate sharp right up a steep driveway. Continue past the white house to the numbered parking spots. Lot 1: For GPS purposes, please use the address 10477 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044. To get to Lot 1, go to the intersection of Little Patuxent Parkway and Merriweather Drive. Lot 1 is the curvilinear triangular shaped lot to the left if you are facing away from the mall, all surface parking. Social Distancing / Masking Given that this event is marketed to those under the age of 12, we are asking all guests to wear masks when entering, exiting, or in any lines. When seated and separated, you may remove your mask. Please stay 6 feet away from anyone not in your household or "pod." No Dogs No dogs except service dogs are permitted at Chrysalis events. We will miss our four legged friends, but please do bring canine companions to West Woods events where permitted. SeatingThere are lawn chairs available for rent, or you may bring a blanket or a standard sized lawn chair with no canopy. RestroomsPortapotties with hand sanitizing stations by the Chrysalis. We are hopeful that the shared park/pavilion restrooms will be open - there was an issue last week closing these restrooms, we anticipate that they will be fixed. TicketingThis event is free but please obtain Eventbrite tickets so we are able to provide our Covid-safety requirements to you and keep contact if needed. FAQsWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Parking will be assigned a before the event via Eventbrite. Parking is generally within a 1/4 mile walk from the Chrysalis. Please contact us for ADA parking or other requests. We strongly encourage use of bike and rideshare services to and from the Park! Are there chairs? Chairs are available to rent onsite! What can I bring into the event? You may bring a blanket or lawn chair, picnic (no glass) and non-alcoholic beverages into the Park. Concessions will be available for sale. Can I bring a pet? Sorry, no pets at performances, though pets are welcome when the Park is open and there is no show. Pets (leashed with their people) may be outside the fence line in the rest of the Park during a show. Can I bring balls / frisbees / etc.? Sorry, not during performances. You are welcome to do so other times. The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity in the process of developing over 50 acres in Downtown Columbia, Maryland into an iconic arts and culture park, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. The Trust was created by the Columbia Association, Inc. to develop and manage the Park in connection with significant redevelopment in Downtown Columbia, Maryland. The Trust seeks to provide to the region an iconic arts and culture park, and everyday recreational opportunities, while preserving green-space at the center of Columbia’s Downtown development.