News & Events

Did you know that The Civic Circle is on YouTube? Our first video features the Celebrate Democracy Concert that we hosted on the eve of Election Day last year. Our assembly show, “Vote for Me!”, has evolved quite a bit since then, thanks in part to the feedback we received at that showcase. But this video of the evening’s highlights, produced by the wonderful Liz Porter, offers a nice introduction to our show, our mission,

Public distrust of the news industry is at an all-time high, and research suggests that the media’s almost exclusive focus on bad news is partly to blame. This drumbeat of disaster can actually undermine democracy, by leaving voters with the impression that nothing they do will make a difference. The Civic Circle is pushing back with a new newsletter and blog called The Civic Voice that will tell civic success stories, and spotlight the many

Big thanks to everyone who made The Civic Circle’s summer Bingo Benefit such a success. We are very grateful to Denizens Brewing Co. for inviting us to host a Bingo night there, and for arranging for us to partner that evening with HeadCount. We feel a kinship with HeadCount’s mission, since they work with musicians to promote participation in democracy. We had great support from local restaurateurs, who very generously donated more than $250 worth

You will not want to miss The Civic Circle’s summer  benefit, which will feature Bingo, voter registration, and a raffle with fun democracy prizes at Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring. We’re excited to be partnering with HeadCount for this event, a nonpartisan group that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. Here are the details: Civic Circle Happy Hour Date: Thursday, July 11 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Denizens Brewing Co.,

The Civic Circle was thrilled to perform “Vote for Me!” at St. Andrews in our debut school assembly, attended by an audience of about 60 enthusiastic Third, Fourth and Fifth-Graders. The show was extremely well received, and Nick and Lea performed with great energy, chemistry and panache. Nick and Lea played instrumental versions of “This Land is Your Land” and “Down by the Riverside” on the accordion as the kids filed in, which set a