If you seek inspiration amid these tumultuous times, join The Civic Circle’s first Youth Democracy Fest on March 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in downtown Silver Spring. Students in our community will share their civic songs, poems and art pieces about the seven “steps to democracy” at the heart of our program. We’ll also enjoy uplifting performances by poet Malachi Byrd, singers Lilo Gonzalez, Uasuf Gueye, and…
Do you care about democracy and civic learning? Join The Civic Circle’s Board of Directors! This is a great opportunity to join a creative, collaborative team, have a say in the direction of our expanding group, and make a positive impact on your community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for democracy and civic life, have a connection to Montgomery County, and have skills in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, marketing…
Do you want to make the world a better place? Lift your voice at the Youth Democracy Fest! The Civic Circle invites all youth performers to share a five-minute poem, rap, song, spoken word piece or monologue on a democracy theme. To audition, please submit the text of your song, poem or performance piece to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on February 15, 2025. To learn more, please email [email protected].
Join The Civic Circle for Voices of Hope: Inspiring Democracy, a winter civic celebration featuring remarks by Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart. The event takes place on Sunday, December 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm. in downtown Silver Spring, and we’ll have delicious refreshments and civic arts activities for all ages. We’ll also have uplifting music by entertainers Lilo Gonzalez and Munit Mesfin. Do your part to support democracy and youth civic…
Join The Civic Circle for a student-led Democracy Concert to celebrate voting in poetry, song and movement! This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Busboys & Poets in Takoma Park. We’ll celebrate voting with original civic art pieces by students in our community. We’ll also enjoy civic poetry and songs by artists and performers Malachi Byrd, Lilo Gonzalez, Munit Mesfin, Nick Newlin, and Gabrielle Zwi.…