A dozen and a half Riverdale Park youngsters, dressed in period costumes painstakingly handmade by Emily Fanning and Michelle Burns, will occupy the Riversdale House Museum today acting as junior docents and taking on the personas of the Calvert Family children. This is an exceptional event that is not to be missed, all part of Riverdale Park's Arts Council's fifth annual ArtsFest2012 beheld today 11 to 6 in Town Center. <div>
<br></div><div>A record 53 artists and authors have signed on along with more than five musical acts that will perform all day long. The poetry slam begins just after 11 am, taking winners from three area schools including Riverdale Elementary and William WIrt Middle School. </div>
<div><br></div><div>WTOP-FM's David Burd will emcee the day's goings-on. There will be plenty of food and beverages, wine and beer available for sale. </div><div><br></div><div>Walk on down, and enjoy the day, free of charge.</div>
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