Led by musician and educator Jalal Kimia, this program is more than a drumming lesson. It is a meeting ground for cultures, energies, and people of every background and ability. In a single circle, strangers become collaborators, and rhythms turn into conversations without words.

When Blissful Tuesdays arrive, the world slows down, breath deepens, and calm begins to settle in. Guided by monastics from the Mahamevnawa Meditation Center, this program invites participants to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what brings peace.

The Sandy Spring Bluegrass Jam is more than a gathering. It is a circle of music, laughter, and shared rhythms where everyone belongs. You do not need to be a pro. Just bring your curiosity or your instrument and take part in the tradition.

“On July 7, we met at beautiful old Edgewood once more. As always, we were greeted on the lawn with a sincere welcome. The table for the vegetables was arranged on the lawn, while the flowers were on the porch. Upon arrival, even the most disinterested (if there be such a person) could not but imbibe the spirit of horticulture.”