GALVANIZE: Monologue Madness DC - This Weekend!

Actors!

We're just a few days away from the 15th Anniversary Monologue Madness DC competition!

Headlined by Alissa Suser, Heather Gibson, Nhea Durousseau, and Jazmyn Ja'Net, we will welcome 32 actors to the stage at Penn Social on Saturday, April 18, 2026, where they will battle with their best one-minute monologues through five rounds, before a live audience, and panel of judges, including Ari Roth, Michael Windsor, and Ramata Eller!

Saturday, 4.18.26, 6:30pm, at Penn Social in Washington, DC.

Audience tickets are available, online at MonologueMadness.net 

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[Unicum] 5th Annual Hungarian Festival April 25

Join us for one of Washington, DC’s most joyful cultural celebrations — the 5th Annual Hungarian Festival! Rain or shine! 
This year we are thrilled to welcome  Flaska Banda straight from Hungary  — an electrifying folk band whose music will have you clapping, dancing, and feeling Hungary in your heart.

Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 Location: McLean, Virginia

Parking Lot: 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101
(St. John’s Episcopal Church – Festival is across the street)
Festival Venue: 6801 Old Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 (St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church)

Come enjoy a full day of Hungarian flavors, music, traditions, and community!

Authentic Hungarian Food
Savor classic favorites like Goulash, Lángos, Palacsinta (Hungarian crêpes), and Dobos Cake — plus many more delicious Hungarian specialties that will transport your taste buds straight to Hungary.

Live Folk Music & Dance
Feel the rhythm and energy of Hungarian traditions with performances throughout the day, led by the unforgettable Flaska Banda from Hungary.

Hungarian Market & Deli
Shop for paprika, sweets, folk art, gifts, and specialty foods and take home a piece of Hungary.

Hands-On Craft Stations
Fun for all ages! Create something uniquely Hungarian with guidance from talented artisans.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate Hungarian culture with us — food, music, laughter, and unforgettable memories await! 

 Ticket Information:
$15 in advance (online only) – Get your tickets by April 24th at noon for a discount!
$20 at the door
Free for kids 12 and under!
Tickets do not include food and drinks.

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ctsdd0 

Online ticket sales close on April 24th at 12:00 PM!

Brought to you by the Kossuth Foundation
Sponsored by the Hungarian Government

 

Important Notes:
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• The Kossuth Foundation is not liable for personal injury at the event.
• Children must be supervised at all times and cannot be left alone at the craft stations.
• No smoking or pets allowed at the venue.
• Alcohol will not be served to those under 21.

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[Unicum] SAT Slingshot

Kedves levelező társak,

nem szokásom ilyet tenni, de most kivételesen mégis megteszem, mert a fiamról van szó és mert közülünk való, itt járt cserkészetre, itt nevelkedett VA-ban.

Hunor Milanóban tanul matek-pénzügy szakon, első éves egyetemista. Egy pár zseniális társával együtt alapítottak egy céget (SAT Slingshot) amely SAT-re való online felkészítéssel foglalkozik. Nagyon sokat jelentene számára ha bekövetnétek a vállalkozását a Facebookon, ezáltal is segítve őt. Ha esetleg ajánlanátok a szolgáltatásukat olyan ismerősnek ahol SAT felkészülés folyik az csak "hab lenne a tortán".  

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Köszönettel,

 Csaba

Dear friends,

I do not usually send messages like this, but this time I am making an exception because it is about my son — and because he is one of our own. He attended scouting here and grew up here in Virginia.

Hunor is now a first-year university student in Milan, where he is studying mathematics and finance. Together with a few very talented classmates, he has co-founded a company called SAT Slingshot, which offers online SAT preparation.

It would mean a great deal to him if you could follow their business on Facebook and support him in this way. And if you happen to know any families whose children are preparing for the SAT, recommending their services would be especially appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support.

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Warm regards,

 Csaba

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[Unicum] Bibliaóra

Kedves Testvérek! Kedves Barátaink!

Szeretettel hivunk mindenkit bibliaórára, április 12-én vasárnap délután 2 órakor. A Zoom segítségével találkozunk, link az e-mail végén.

Elkezdjük a boldogmondások elemzését, az első: Boldogok a lelki szegények: mert övék a mennyeknek országa.

Judit

Judit Mayer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bibliaóra
Time: Apr 12, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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[Unicum] MAGYAR SZENTMISE ÁPRILIS 19-én

Szeretettel várunk mindenkit áprilisi magyar szentmisére

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New Industry Guidelines Detail How to Buy Fabric Online Without Seeing It First

To buy fabric online without seeing it first, buyers must mathematically translate digital specifications like Grams per Square Meter and stretch percentages while enforcing strict physical wash protocols on sample swatches. Leading U.S. textile suppliers reported a 42% decrease in wholesale returns during fiscal 2025 when commercial buyers abandoned subjective texture descriptions in favor of hard data. Digital sourcing removes the physical hand from the evaluation process. The hand defines the tactile feel of the material. You risk severe manufacturing delays if you rely on flat lay photography alone. Source: Linkedin

Buyers determine accurate material density by reading the GSM data rather than trusting generic vendor adjectives. GSM measures exact physical weave density. A 150 GSM textile material performs well for lightweight apparel, whereas a 400 GSM material provides the rigidity needed for commercial outerwear. Digital sourcing requires buyers to locate visual proxies to evaluate drape. Drape defines the hanging behavior of a textile. Buyers assess this fluidity by demanding rosette photographs. A rosette photograph displays the material twisted into a spiral. You misjudge the flexibility of the warp and weft if you only review flat images.

Buyers verify pattern compatibility by extracting the stated stretch percentage and replicating that ratio against a physical ruler using known knit textiles. Spandex fibers dictate the modulus of elasticity. A 4-inch sample possesses a 50% stretch capacity if it extends to 6 inches comfortably. Professionals mitigate remaining physical risks by executing rigorous swatch tests. A swatch test exposes the raw sample to American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists wash standards. You quantify shrinkage accurately if you launder a precise 4-inch square sample at maximum industrial heat settings.

Safe digital textile sourcing requires strict adherence to standardized numerical metrics over subjective visual estimations. U.S. industry data proves that quantitative analysis eliminates the traditional barriers of remote purchasing. Buyers secure exact materials for bulk production runs if they follow these technical translation methods. Start your next commercial manufacturing run securely by immediately requesting a baseline test sample from your chosen digital supplier today.

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GALVANIZE: 2026 Black Theatre and Dance Symposium

Hello Galvanize Family.

Hoping to see you in two weeks! Click the links below to see the wonderful theatre and dance community members participating this year. Light meals and refreshments provided.

See the full schedule here. 

Register here.

You are invited to join us for the 2026 Black Theatre and Dance Symposium on Saturday, April 18 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center here at UMD.

Our Keynote speaker will be Spoken Word Artist, Writer & Librettist, Cultural Strategist Marc Buthumi Joseph (breakfast at 9am with the keynote speech at 9:30am). Spend the day with us as scholars and artists engage topics including dance education, theatre for young audiences, dance and culture across the diaspora, and the enduring legacy of August Wilson, among many others explored in our workshops and panels. Top the evening off with our Mock Ball hosted by DMV Kiki Nights.

This year's theme is “ABUNDANCE: Basking in Community and Allyship.” We invite you to join scholars and artists in dynamic conversations, community exchanges, and interactive performances. Together, we will uplift, witness, and center the power of storytelling, the essential practice of allyship, and the vital ways we sustain each other across the diaspora.

The 2026 Black Theatre and Dance Symposium is a space for abundant creativity and deep community. Join us for this all day, celebratory event!

KenYatta Rogers

Director. Actor. Educator.
301.806.4660

"Any form of art is a power; it has impact, it can effect change - it can not only move us, it can make us move."
     ~ Ossie Davis

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