Kapitol Klowns
C.O.A.I Alley #6 serving the Washington DC Area
Kapitol Klowns Calendar of Events
Monthly Events
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
off Interstate 95/495. The group meets in the Montgomery Station Craft Studio at Riderwood Village.
Tentative Calendar for 2010
January - Business, marketing, and websites
February - Paradability
March - Auction
April - Glitter Tattoos
May - Caring Clowning
June - Dinner Meeting
July - Dues and Planning Calendar
August - Skits
September - Goody Bags & Skits Practice
October - Review Convention
November - Holiday Balloons
December - Holiday Dinner
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Clowning at Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A in Silver Spring, MD
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Kapitol Klown members are scheduled to clown at Chick-Fil-A in Silver Spring, MD on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact Maureen (Bubbles) at
GillM@holycrosshealth.org for information and schedule.
March 2010
The Art of Clowning Classes
March 2 to April 13th, 2010
Tuesday Nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Barry’s Magic Shop
5544A Nicholson Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
301-933-0973
Tuition only $125
The Kapitol Klowns are proud to present classes in The Art of Clowning. Learn basic clowning in only
6 classes from professional clowns. The class combines instructor presentation, step-by-step
explanation, hands-on instruction, group practice sessions and individual performance. These classes
are a GREAT value for your money.
Kapitol Klowns Alley #6 has more than 40 years experience as professional clowns. If you have questions
please contact Grant Berry @ 301-831-7556 KAPITOL KLOWNS P.O. Box 4875, Silver Spring, MD. 20914
email: kapitolklowns@hotmail.com
Class Schedule
March 2 - Introduction to Clowning and Costumes
March 9 - Clown Make-up
March 23 - Face Painting Demo
March 30 - Balloons
April 6 - Clown Magic and Skits
April 13 - Clown Show for Family and Friends
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10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg
Saturday, March 13, 2010
8:45-Noon
Gaithersburg, MD
Washingtonian Center (I-370 and Washingtonian Boulevard)
The Kapitol Klowns will participate in the 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg.
Our lineup numbers are 35 and 55.
Participants are to arrive by 8:45am. The parade begins at 10:00am and ends around 11:00.
In event of severe weather, check www.gaithersburgmd.gov for details.
Parade starts at the Corner Bakery and ends at Kohls at the Washingtonian Center.
DC St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Noon
Washington, DC
Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets
The Kapitol Klowns will once again participate in the Washington DC St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Lineup starts at 11:00 am at Space A-31 - northbound on 7th street (Independence Ave at the
Air & Space Museum).
While marching, it is OK to walk to the curb to hand things out, but we cannot throw towards the
spectators.
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. Bring your items for the
annual auction.
April 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
The educational program for the April meeting is on Glitter Tattoos.
Clowns Of America International - 25th Anniversary Convention
April 20th - 25th, 2010
Houston, TX
http://www.coai2010houston.com/
The members of Cheerful Clown Alley #166 in Houston, Texas are working diligently to host COAI's
25th Anniversary Convention!
May 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
The educational program for the May meeting is on Caring Clowning
June 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 17, 2010
Kapitol Klowns hold their Annual Dinner Meeting in June. Location and time will be provided
in the near future.
July 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Members must pay their annual dues. This meeting will be used to plan the calendar for the next year.
August 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 19, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
We will work on skits for the Convention in October.
September 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Members will help assemble Goody Bags for the convention and have Skits Practice.
October 2010
Kapitol Klowns Mid-East Clown Convention
Friday October 15th and Saturday 16th, 2010
College Park United Methodist Church
9601 Rhode Island Avenue
College Park, Maryland 20740
Learn how to be a better clown by attending lectures, balloon and face painting jams, and
watching Kapitol Klown members put on skits. Buy clown supplies from the vendors.
Every one registering will receive a Commerative Cloth Goodie Bag Imprinted with the Kapitol
Klowns Logo.
More information about Convention
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Review Convention
November 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
The topic for the November meeting is Holiday Balloons.
December 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, December 16, 2010
Kapitol Klowns hold a holiday dinner in December. Location and time of the dinner will be
provided soon.
Past Events
Sorry you missed it. Here are some of the activities the Kapitol Klowns have done in the past.
May 2009
Danny Archer Lecture
May 15th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop
Although not sponsored by Kapitol Klowns, this lecture may be of interest to our members.
The Danny Archer Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
The annual elections will be held at this meeting.
The presentation for this months meeting will be Balloons.
June 2009
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Kapitol Klowns will have an Installation Dinner for the officers.
Jay Sankey Lecture
June 21st, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop
Although not sponsored by Kapitol Klowns, this lecture may be of interest to our members.
The Jay Sankey Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.
July 2009
David Solomon Lecture
July 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop
Although not sponsored by Kapitol Klowns, this lecture may be of interest to our members.
The David Solomon Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
The presentation for this months meeting will be on clown skits.
August 2009
International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year
http://www.internationalclownweek.org/
Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both
joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and
Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they
provide for all of our citizens: "International Clown Week" has been proclaimed for the week of
August 1 thru August 7, 2009, and Now there for we, the members of Kapitol Klowns proclaim the week of
August 1 thru 7 "International Clown Week."
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
September 2009
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
October 2009
Kapitol Klowns Mid-East Clown Convention
October 16th and 17th, 2009
Holiday Inn, Rt 124 and Rt 355
Gaithersburg, MD
Join the Kapitol Klowns as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Their convention will be at the
Holiday Inn, Rt 124 and Rt 355, Gaithersburg, MD. Lectures on Friday evening and all day Saturday.
More information about Convention
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
November 2009
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
December 2009
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 6:30
Ambrosia Grille Restaurant in Rockville
802 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Kapitol Klowns are holding their holiday dinner at the Ambrosia Grille Restaurant.
They are on Route 355... Just south of Montgomery College, just North of the new Giant
and N. Washington Street, across from the Flagship Carwash and next door to the old Staples.
January 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Al Cohen Lecture at Barry's Magic Shop
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
5:30 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
Owner of "Al's Magic Shop" in DC for decades, now-retired Al Cohen takes the stage once more to
share some of his wisdom and methods collected throughout a lifetime of magic.
February 2010
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Riderwood Village at Montgomery Station
3110 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD
Kapitol Klowns meet the Third Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.