Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

In honor of the 4th of July, the Conservancy is holding a special screening of MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939), a classic film about American democracy and hometown heart rarely seen on the big screen. In this beautifully crafted movie directed by Frank Capra, scrappy and idealistic Mr. Jefferson Smith (Jimmy Stewart) is appointed to the United States Senate, where he encounters crooked politicians, wisecracking staffers, and a plan to destroy a beloved creek in his home state. Watch…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Please note that this class has reached capacity and we are no longer accepting RSVPs. To be placed on the waiting list, send an email to abrinley@mvpconservancy.org. Art in the Park: a new fun series of outdoor art classes in Mount Vernon Place! Join teaching artist Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. PLEASE NOTE: These classes are FREE, but space is limited.…

Kicking off our Jammin' July series is Swing 'n' Samba in Mount Vernon Place's tranquil West Square! This fun trio plays not only the aforementioned swing and samba, but also Latin, blues, ballads and more. Just listening is fine, but get up and dance to this great free music if you like! Bring your own blanket, lawn chair, and comestibles! Swing 'n' Samba is Michael Spittel on guitar, Bob Jacobson on sax & clarinet, Scott MacLeod on bass and Darrell…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Jammin' July continues Wednesday, July 19 with African Drums and Dance by Nyame Nti! This fun FREE performance will take place in Mount Vernon Place's tranquil West Square. The performers are members of Nyame Nti Cultural Healing Arts Therapy, or N-CHAT, a local nonprofit that integrates mental health and the arts for the purpose of healing individuals, families, and communities. Bring a blanket or folding chair and snacks, but the group may have you on your feet dancing!

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Art in the Park: a new fun series of outdoor art classes in Mount Vernon Place! Join teaching artist Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. PLEASE NOTE: These classes are FREE, but space is limited. RSVP to abrinley@mvpconservancy.org ASAP with this class's date and your child's age to reserve a spot. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. In this fun,…

Haven't had enough Beyoncé yet this year? Jammin' July concludes with DREAMGIRLS, starring Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, and Danny Glover. In this 2006 movie, we follow a fictional girl group in the vein of Diana Ross and the Supremes on their tumultuous path toward commercial success. In the early 1960s, black musicians were refused entry to white venues, and white DJs often refused to play their records, resulting in vastly lower pay for black musicians. On their…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Kicking off Ambient August: Classical Revolution Baltimore! This adventurous local group plays chamber music in unconventional places - mostly in bars! The goal of Classical Revolution, a national organization begun in San Francisco, is to attract new audiences to the art form, and to empower classical musicians to reach out to their communities. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy this great FREE evening of music in Mount Vernon Place's serene West Square.

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Another Ambient August Evening: Lyric Opera Baltimore Steps Out! Join us for a fun, FREE evening of wonderful singing - outside the opera house - in Mount Vernon Place's West Square! Talented vocalists from Lyric Opera Baltimore will perform a medley of operatic favorites accompanied by keyboard. Bring the family + a picnic blanket or lawn chair to hear some great music!

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Ambient August brings you music August 16th from the Peabody Harp Department! Spend a beautiful summer evening in Mount Vernon Place's tranquil West Square listening to luminous harp music played by international prize-winning musician Jasmine Hogan and current students from the department. Jasmine has performed worldwide both as a soloist and collaboratively with internationally renowned orchestras, opera companies, and chamber musicians. Bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Ambient August continues with a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by Mount Vernon's very own contemporary classical group Symphony Number One! Symphony Number One is Baltimore's newest chamber orchestra, dedicated to performing and promoting substantial works by emerging composers. Symphony Number One will play a medley of contemporary classical pieces including an original composition dedicated to Mount Vernon Place!! Bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk in Mount Vernon Place's West Square. We thank the Mount Vernon-Belvedere…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Ambient August wraps up its series of concerts with a screening of ARRIVAL (2016), an Oscar-nominated film starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks (Adams) is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors. As nations around the world verge on a massive war, Banks and her team decypher the alien language and try to convince their colleagues to avoid a disastrous choice. Join us in Mount…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga - Mount Vernon Place - East Square. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Yoga continues outside every Saturday throughout the summer. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! On rainy days or days when it's over 80 degrees by 8 am, please go directly to the Belvedere. In case of cancellation, a notice will be posted in this event.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…