Events at The Station
Opening Reception | Shadé Bell - Relearning the Sun
Shadé Bell
“Relearning the Sun”
Opening Reception
Relearning the Sun is a personal exploration of love, community, and self-discovery. This exhibition brings together two years of work—physical and digital paintings alongside poetry—that capture moments of kindness and connection while also confronting the weight of depression, loss, and trauma. Through art, Shadé has navigated the complexities of healing, learning to harness her energy as both a source of strength and creative expression. Relearning the Sun is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the journey toward rediscovering the light in the midst of darkness.

Soothing Sounds @ Station 3510 with SVDGVRL SOURCE
Step into a peaceful and welcoming space where your mind, body, and spirit can heal and harmonize. Soothing Sounds offers a deeply relaxing sound bath experience designed to guide you into a state of peace and balance.
Each session creates a powerful vibrational atmosphere to help you release emotional blockages, find relaxation, and rejuvenate your energy.
BYOE
Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, journal, or anything else you need to feel comfortable and fully present.
Benefits of Sound Healing:
• Deep relaxation and stress relief
• Emotional release and healing
• Physical rejuvenation and balance
• Mental clarity and focus
This is a queer-friendly, inclusive space committed to fostering healing and respect. We do not tolerate racism, transphobia, fatphobia, or any form of discrimination. All are welcome.
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Da Homies Art Show
“Da Homies Art Show” is a contemporary art show featuring DMV artists'. Live painting, exhibitions and a great networking opportunity!
Featuring: Aja Moon, Tone Butta, Jose Spacey, Flip, I’m LEW, Art is Brit, and Mizu

Real Estate: Lunch and Learn
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Join us for an exclusive Lunch & Learn where we bring together top industry experts to help you maximize your real estate success!
The guest speakers Chance Harris and Miranda Basden will share valuable insights on navigating the market, optimizing tax benefits, building long-term wealth through real estate and more!
Chance Harris has been involved with the real estate industry for over 16 years from Property Owner to Real Estate Agent and Broker. She has a Bachelors Degree in Communication, which she earned at Bowie State University.
Mrs. Harris has over 10+ years as an experienced Broker. She continues to help her clients by offering “full service” property management services, purchase and sale of their homes, and she works with numerous other real estate agents client’s who want to rent their homes.
She has successfully managed her own properties and knows first hand the day-to-day activities to avoid loss and frustration to owners and tenants.
Mrs.Harris speaks to her clients in-depth, to discover their specific wants and needs are with maintaining their property. By understanding their needs she is able to tailor each property owner’s account to optimize their investment.
The biggest advantage Mrs.Harris has over other agents is that she continually seeks continuing education courses in this ever changing property management industry.
Miranda Basden is a seasoned tax accountant, Enrolled Agent, and the owner of Basden Accounting LLC, where she specializes in helping individuals and small businesses navigate the complexities of tax planning and compliance. As an Enrolled Agent, a federally licensed tax practitioner authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS, she provides expert guidance on tax strategies, deductions, and compliance, ensuring her clients maximize their financial opportunities. She began her career in commercial real estate, working as an accountant in demolition and excavation before transitioning to property management accounting. This experience gives her valuable insight into real estate taxation, making her a trusted resource for homebuyers, investors, and business owners.
In 2021, Miranda left her corporate job to pursue Basden Accounting full-time, dedicating herself to helping clients maximize tax benefits and build financial stability. As a QuickBooks affiliate and a trusted tax professional, she provides expert guidance on tax strategies, deductions, and compliance, ensuring her clients maximize their financial opportunities.
Beyond her work in tax and accounting, Miranda is also a podcaster and co-host of The Dex and Randi Show, where she and her husband discuss the ups and downs of life. In addition to podcasting, she is a speaker, educator, and mentor dedicated to helping others build a solid financial foundation.
Whether you're an investor, homeowner, prospective homebuyer or even an industry professional, this session will provide valuable knowledge to help you make informed decisions and maximize opportunities in real estate.

Candle Making & Wine Tasting Workshop with Zinc Escentials
Candle Making & Wine Tasting Workshop with Zinc Escentials
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and get ready for an exhilarating afternoon filled with creativity and flavor! Located at 3510 Rhode Island Ave, this unique event invites you to craft your own custom candles while savoring exquisite wines and indulging in fresh, delicious pastries.
Embrace your artistic side and treat your taste buds to an array of delightful wines. Whether you're a seasoned candle maker or a passionate wine lover, this workshop offers something special for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary experience—reserve your spot today!

Opening Reception | Racine Elle Roi - "Young: A Journey Through Primary Perspectives"
"Young" is a mixed media series that delves into the multifaceted experience of youth and the intricate dance of maturation. This exhibition is an exploration of what if means to be young, capturing the vibrancy, confusion, and profound growth that characterize this pivotal phase of life. Each piece iS crafted with the deliberate restriction of using only primary colors - red, blue, and yellow - symbolizing the fundamental building blocks from which complex experiences and identities are formed.
Closing Reception - "Geo and Friends: Growing Up in the City"
“Geo and Friends: Growing Up in the City”
Closing Reception | Saturday, March 8th | 6pm - 9pm
Join us at the closing reception for “Geo and Friends: Growing Up in the City” featuring the amazingly talented Tone Butta.

Tone Butta - "Geo and Friends: Growing up in the City" Opening Reception
The City: A World of Possibilities
Geo and Friends: Growing Up in the City" is a vibrant and heartfelt art show that captures the dynamic journey of childhood and adolescence in an urban landscape. Through a series of colorful paintings, mixed-media installations, and interactive exhibits, the show brings to life the adventures, challenges, and dreams of Geo and his diverse group of friends as they navigate the bustling streets, hidden alleyways, and towering skyscrapers of their city. Each piece tells a story—whether it's a game of street basketball, a quiet moment on a fire escape, or the discovery of a secret rooftop garden—highlighting the beauty, resilience, and creativity of growing up in a place where every corner holds a new possibility. This exhibition is a celebration of community, diversity, and the universal experiences that shape us all.

Butta and Brushes - Valentines Day Edition
Butta and Brushes is a creative, relaxed, and fun-filled experience where participants paint BUTTA Bears, a collection of adorable toy bears, each with unique features. The event is held in a cozy, art-focused space that invites both beginners and experienced painters to enjoy a sip of wine or a preferred beverage while painting.
Upon entering Station 3510, you'll find tables set up with Spray paint, brushes, and a palette of vibrant paints, with each station featuring a pre-sculpted BUTTA Bear toy. These bears are blank canvases, awaiting personalized designs, colors, and patterns. The event encourages participants to unleash their creativity and express themselves through various painting techniques, adding personality and flair to their bear.
Instructors are available to guide the group with tips on painting styles, color mixing, and finishing touches, while music plays softly in the background to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. It's a social event, filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of photo opportunities as attendees paint, chat, and sip.
At the end of the session, each guest takes home their uniquely painted BUTTA Bear as a fun keepsake and a reminder of a memorable experience at Station 3510.
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Sara Diani - “Layers of Scale” Opening Reception
Layers of Scale is a surreal trip through emotion and memory, where papaver blooms symbolize desire, escape, and transformation. As an Afghan-American, I reflect on assimilation and displacement—experiences that shaped my sense of self in both positive and negative ways. The natural restrictions of assimilation sparked daydreaming and escapism, leading me to create a surreal perspective of myself as I navigate the hallucination of identity and transformation.

Holly Ahrens - "Midnight Oil"
Midnight Oil delves into the nocturnal rhythms of urban life, capturing the quiet moments and hidden details that often go unnoticed in our busy days.
These paintings explore the familiar, the passage of time, and the human experience. By focusing on everyday transportation, these works feature the movement of the DMV.
Through the use of dark color palettes and light reflective surfaces, the aim is to evoke a sense of solitude, contemplation, and nostalgia.

The Organic Canvas: Farm-to-Frame, Paint, Plant, and Sip: I Love Houseplants Edition
As summer ends, this Paint, Plant, and Sip will focus on houseplants and design exclusively for Children and Young Teens. In a unique blend of art and for the love of houseplants, Gardening and Beats, Black Box Botanical and Station 3510 proudly present The Organic Canvas: Farm-to-Frame, Paint, Plant, and Sip: I Love Houseplants Edition. This one-of-a-kind event specifically designed for children ages 5 to 14 is an innovative art experience that allows young artists to explore their creativity by painting on pots using vegetables and fruits to create their own unique houseplant pot, then planting a small houseplant to take home with them to care for and giving them their first foray into collecting houseplants. The event will occur on 9.14.24 at Station 3510 (3510 Rhode Island Ave., Mt Rainier, Maryland, from 11 AM to 2 PM). The cost for this event is $12 with a check out fee!
More than just an art event, this immersive, hands-on experience bridges the gap between nature and art. Children/Teens will use the vibrant colors and textures of farm and garden produce to craft their masterpiece pots for their very own plants. This hands-on approach nurtures their artistic skills and deepens their connection with the environment in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner, offering a delightful journey from the palette to the palate.
What to Expect:
During the painting session, participants will unleash their creativity on flower pots, guided and led by the owner of Black Box Botanical. This session is designed to be fun and interactive, allowing children to express themselves through art in a supportive environment.
Participants will also learn about the benefits of houseplants and why they are essential in our lives. This knowledge will enrich their understanding of the natural world and instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Host KIMANI Anku will delight the young participants
with a specially crafted Kid's MOCKTAIL: The GREEN Joint
NEW: As the participants paint and plant, they can participate in a LIVE interactive plant concert from 'The Sprout Symphony ', a unique musical experience where plants create music through a process called 'plant bioacoustics '. You have to be there to witness this!
Let your child's imagination bloom in a space where art and the love of bees come together for an unforgettable experience. We will provide all the necessary art supplies so you can bring your creative minds and get ready to have a blast!
Whether you're a beginner or have some painting experience, this event is perfect for your child and teen who loves art, is interested in houseplants, and wants to learn more about them.
Secure your spot today and cultivate the artist within. Take advantage of this opportunity to introduce your child to the world of art and houseplants. Enroll them now for a fun and educational experience! Rest assured, we have implemented all necessary safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable event for your child.
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Devin Forest | What does art Mean to You? - Opening Reception
A series of photographs that capture the essence of landscapes, nature, and people. Each image highlights the beauty and simplicity of the world around us, stripping away the distraction of what we should think art is and reveal the core emotions and stories within the frame. Through the interplay of light and shadow, these photographs invite viewers to see familiar scenes in a new and timeless way.

How to Daydream - Closing Reception
How to Daydream - Echoes of Dreams and Memories | Closing Reception
