Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Quicksilver Productions Foundation is thrilled to present Viv & Riley as part of the free, outdoor American Roots Music Series! A bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from Viv & Riley, released September 15, 2023 on Free Dirt Records. Over ten tracks, the pair applies an indie roots sheen…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way over the course of three classes. This course will give students the skills to create paintings on their own…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! Parent & Me - Adult Participation Required…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction - trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students! A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class series, taught by experienced yoga teacher Anne Harrison, will allow older students to access the physical…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Tasting of four wines with nibbles. More than the early aughts, Janet Cam has sipped through 19th Century Madeira and Port, the best Burgundy and Bordeaux notching the benchmark wines – 1947 Cheval Blanc, 1929 Grand Cru Bordeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti; where there are no bad years in Burgundy, just lackluster producers. Never the…
Join District Flow Yoga and Hill Center for a yoga class catered to older students! A yoga practice can contribute to your overall sense of well-being, contentment, ability to relax, sense of balance, strength, and body awareness. This class series, taught by experienced yoga teacher Anne Harrison, will allow older students to access the physical…
In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Lets take a tour to Thailand and learn to make some of Thailands' most iconic dishes at home. In this class we will be preparing Pad Thai, Thai Beef Salad, and Sicky Rice with Mango. Join Hill Center and Marianne in this…
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society will present their annual Home & Garden Tour on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th. While this sought-after event is happening, Hill Center’s building will serve as a will-call station, be open for the public to come and view our gallery spaces, and will host two FREE tours with…
This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society will present their annual Home & Garden Tour on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th. While this sought-after event is happening, Hill Center’s building will serve as a will-call station, be open for the public to come and view our gallery spaces, and will host two FREE tours with…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way over the course of three classes. This course will give students the skills to create paintings on their own…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center's kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction - trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Come hear a mix of true stories told live! Maybe even volunteer one yourself! From the producer and host of “Dish! The Storytelling Dinner Show” at Crazy Aunt Helen’s now comes "Dish! The Storytelling Cocktail Hour" at the Hill Center! Don’t miss this cast of talented local tellers. They’re ready and willing to “dish” about…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Shores of Tripoli,” on a famous early overseas test of the U.S. Navy, with Abby Mullen, assistant professor of history at the United States Naval Academy and author of the upcoming book To Fix a National Character: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805. You may know the Marine Hymn’s opening…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Curated and Hosted by Stone Room Concerts Founder David Holiday "Sam Reider, composer, musician and band leader of a compact acoustic big band, is for me the 21st Century's folk Duke Ellington." - Northern Sky Magazine Hill Center is thrilled to launch its new concert series this year in partnership with Stone Room Concerts and…
This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
It takes two hours of your time to learn the skills that could save your child’s life. During this class you will learn Infant and Child CPR, AED and what to do if your child or infant is choking. The class applies to infants and up to age 12. These are skills everyone caring for an…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way over the course of three classes. This course will give students the skills to create paintings on their own…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Award-Winning Author Dean King Discusses Guardians of the Valley: John Muir and the Friendship that Saved Yosemite The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir’s journey to save Yosemite is “a rich, enjoyable excursion into a seminal period in environmental history” (The Wall Street Journal). In June of 1889 in…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction - trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Profs and Pints DC presents: “America's Illiberal History,” an unflinching look at the trampling of individual rights as a driving force in our nation’s past, with Steven Hahn, professor of history at New York University and Pulitzer-prize winning author. Donald Trump has long been accused by many journalists and other observers of violating liberal democratic “norms.” But what…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate II / Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts,…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
Established in 2013, The Life of a Poet is a quarterly series of in-depth literary conversations. The series offers a rare opportunity to consider a writer’s entire career and explore the major events that have shaped their work. Readings from that work are interspersed throughout the conversation. Originally moderated by Washington Post book critic Ron…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction - trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center's kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate II / Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate advanced grammar structures, explore nuanced verb tenses, and expand your vocabulary to articulate complex ideas. Engage in spirited discussions, analyze challenging texts,…
Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…
This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…
Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…