Brentwood Arts Exchange
3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
301-277-2863

Are you musically curious? Musicians and those who are interested in listening are invited to Brentwood Arts Exchange's monthly Curiosity Jam! We welcome singers and instrumentalists from any culture in the world. Our goal is to share music and encourage cross-cultural collaboration. World music band Kundalika is the house backing band, with sitar-guitar, acoustic guitar, upright bass, and djembe on hand. Please bring copies of sheet music if you have it (e.g. if you're doing a jazz standard), as it helps a lot. Percussionists, please bring along something to play on (we do not have a drum kit). If we aren't able to accompany you, you are welcome to play solo! This is a judgement-free zone. In addition to "open mic" time, each monthly jam will also feature a special segment, the world music group jam. We'll teach folks how to play the basic outline of an Indian classical music scale on their own instrument (or sing it vocally). Then we'll lay down a groove and do a jam with all the musicians there playing together! No knowledge of Indian music required; we'll have handouts in Western notation.

Brentwood Arts Exchange
3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
301-277-2863

Ari Voxx is D.C.'s Dreamy Pop Princess. Well-versed in many different music worlds, she focuses on writing music that is eclectic and authentically her, transcending genres. Voxx's sound is heavily inspired by the moods and vibes of '80s/'90s new-wave and pop artists, with influences ranging from Cocteau Twins, Kate Bush, and The Cure, to The Eurythmics, Soundgarden, and Imogen Heap. As a Black, queer, female artist and mental health awareness advocate, Voxx's music is reflective of her diverse environment and experiences -- themes like alienation, heartache, self-identity, and her struggles with anxiety and depression often occur in her songwriting. The kaleidoscopic lens through which she views her creations is encapsulated by her dreamy, soft-glam aesthetic, and usually involves melancholic undertones.

In partnership with Edible Arrangements® and MIXT Food Hall, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to offer its Edible Art Family Workshop! This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture for you to take home. Come out and learn about the benefits of fruits, art, color theory, and sculpture.