Strathmore Fall Newsletter 2018

NEW SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED! Tickets on sale September 14

The Beach Boys Kenny G Rosanne Cash and many more

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SCARED SCRIPTLESS An Evening of Improv with Whose Line Is It Anyway? Stars

WHAT’S THE STORY? Saturday Family Story Sessions Make Mornings Shine

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Karen R. Lefkowitz Chair Steven P. Hollman Vice Chair David M. W. Denton Secretary Christoph A. Syllaba Treasurer

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IN THIS ISSUE

This Just In! Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood are Scared Scriptless Saturday Family Story Sessions Current Visual Arts Exhibitions Fall Calendar Calendar by Genre Afternoon Tea Schedule General Information

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COVER IMAGE: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Step Afrika! by Jati Lindsay, Marian Licha, Raven by Emily Uchytil

Engage at every stage!

STRATHMORE KIDS

Strathmore provides vibrant performances for families throughout the year. Join us for experiences that inspire the littlest arts lovers to learn, explore, and connect to their world and each other in new ways.

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J. Tyler Anthony Cathy Bernard Jerome W. Breslow Robert G. Brewer, Jr. Hope B. Eastman Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman James W. Grauberger Allen Herman Joe Judge Fariba Kassiri William E. Kirwan Catherine S. Leggett Carolyn P. Leonard J. Alberto Martinez Ann L. McDaniel Roscoe M. Moore, Jr. Krista A. Nufrio Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven John Sackett Joseph F. Sifer Mary K. Sturtevant Sri Velamati James A. Young

EXECUTIVE STAFF Eliot Pfanstiehl Founder and CEO Emeritus Monica Jeffries Hazangeles President and CEO Leon Scioscia Executive Vice President of Operations Jennifer Smith Chief Financial Officer Joi Brown Artistic Director/ Vice President of Programming Bianca Beckham Vice President of Development Alaina Sadick Goss Vice President of Marketing and Communications

THIS JUST IN!

Tickets for the following shows go on sale Friday, September 14.

Strathmore Stars can buy tickets now. Join today for exclusive presale access!

IN THE MUSIC CENTER DIANA ROSS

HOME FREE

Tue & Wed, Sept 25 & 26 *On sale now!

Our love for Diana Ross is endless. From girl band glory in the ’60s to a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, this singing sensation, movie star, and Broadway legend reigns supreme as a cultural icon and a national treasure.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Sun, Nov 25 *On sale now!

Since being crowned NBC’s The Sing-Off victors in 2013, Home Free has made their mark on the music scene. The country vocal quintet brings their highenergy show of Nashville standards and countrydipped Christmas hits to Strathmore.

BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER & FRIENDS

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NEW WORLDS

THE MIRACLES HOLIDAYS & HITS TOUR Tue, Dec 4 Join Kenny G for a night filled with festive spirit and contemporary classics.

The Grammy Awardwinning saxophonist performs smooth jazz twists on holiday hits like “Winter Wonderland” and “Let It Snow” alongside fan favorites.

Peter Rigaud

Fri, Sept 28 *On sale now!

The acclaimed actor and renowned cellist team up for a spirited evening of music and literature. Murray, as singer and narrator, brings charm and wit to words by Twain and Whitman, plus music by composers from Shubert to Gershwin in dialogue with Vogler’s cello.

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THIS JUST IN! Strathmore Children’s Chorus

STEP AFRIKA!

OUR VOICES, HER SONG

Sun, Jan 20, Matinee Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, celebrates 25 years with a retrospective performance of the company’s best-loved works including Wade, Passing 25, and Nxt/Stp: Hip Hop.

Jim Saah

Sun, Dec 9, Matinee Strathmore Children’s Chorus celebrates female composers from across the globe in this holiday concert. More than 200 voices bring life to early chants by Hildegard von Bingen, works by romantic era composer Clara Schumann, and contemporary songs.

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

THE BEACH BOYS

REASON FOR THE SEASON 2018 CHRISTMAS TOUR Mon, Dec 10 Santa may be swapping his sleigh for a surfboard this Christmas as The Beach Boys, led by founding member Mike Love, hit the road bringing good vibrations and fun, fun, fun to all.

GREGORY PORTER

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Erik Umphery

Udo Spreitzenbarth Photography

Fri, Feb 15 In our most romantic daydreams Porter seranades us with his smooth baritone. This Valentine’s Day weekend, prepare to swoon when Porter performs the timeless tunes of his greatest influence, Nat “King” Cole.

ROSANNE CASH & BAND

SHE REMEMBERS EVERYTHING Fri, March 1 Cash is a masterful storyteller with a rich, evocative voice. We’re excited for Cash’s upcoming release, She Remembers Everything, which features new songs that sound like old friends amongst fan favorites “Seven Year Ache” and “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me.”

THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE CINE-CONCERT

AMERICAN GIRL LIVE Sun, March 3, Two shows!

Iconic American Girl characters lend a hand through story and song as bold tales of bravery and friendship come to life for some new friends. This all-new musical features original songs and unforgettable experiences.

BENOÎT CHAREST, COMPOSER-CONDUCTOR Thu, April 18 Saddle up for the misadventures of a kidnapped Tour de France cyclist, his would-be rescuer grandmother, and the titular trio of larger-than-life divas, all accompanied by Charest’s Oscar-nominated score performed live.

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO, CONDUCTOR

Joseph Bissett

Tim Rummelhoff

Sun, March 31, Matinee From Maryland’s capital to the Music Center, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra shares memorable symphonic music in this afternoon program.

FRESH AIR Artist in Residence Class of 2019 Preview Concert Wed, Nov 28

Jonathan Timmes

For more than a decade, Strathmore has proudly supported the budding careers of local musicians through our highly regarded Artist in Residence (AIR) program. Join the AIR class of 2019 for their debut concert at AMP. All six class members and their mentors take the stage for an unforgettable evening of cross-genre collaboration featuring premier up-and-coming local talent.

Calista Garcia

Dante’ Pope

New shows at AMP are announced every two weeks. Strathmore Stars can buy first! Stay in the loop by signing up for AMP emails at AMPbySTRATHMORE.COM/SIGN-UP.

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IT’S ALL MADE UP & THE POIN

By Michelle Davis

It all sounds like an anxiety-fueled nightmare. You find yourself on a theater stage, in front of a packed, eager audience. As the glaring spotlight turns on, you realize with sudden horror that you have no performance prepared and nothing on but your boxers.

For celebrated improv comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, this is an ordinary night on tour.

Well ok, maybe not the boxers part. They are usually wearing pants. But when they hit the stage for a night of rollicking entertainment, all they have prepped are some game ideas and audience prompts. The rest is made up as they go along. It’s a different show every night, and it is consistently, uproariously hilarious.

“We find that we work best in panic mode,” says Mochrie. “We have worked to ensure that we are always outside of our comfort zone, so there is no way to plan anything or repeat what we have done before.”

Improv fans will recognize the duo from their time on the Emmy-nominated TV show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? For the past 16 years, they have taken their comedy show on the road, performing Whose Line-style skits and songs in front of a live audience.

StrathmoreNews chatted with Mochrie and Sherwood to learn the secret to their longevity and hilarity.

SN: What was the impetus for that original tour?

Brad: The impetus for the tour was to travel the globe, bringing laughter to all. As for Colin’s impetus, he is taking some pills that seem to be working fine.

Colin: We started touring together basically because we are stage hogs and didn’t want to share the adulation. Brad had the idea for a two-man improv show, and I didn’t have the heart to say no.

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SN: You clearly have a special chemistry. How would you each describe the other’s strengths?

Brad: Describing Colin’s strengths would get too close to paying him a compliment, which makes me uncomfortable. Let’s just call him “amusing” and leave it at that.

Colin: I am fine complimenting Brad because it is rarely done, and I need to practice. Brad excels at verbal games and making sense out of the nonsense we come up with. I tend to be more physical and random, so we complement each other nicely.

SN: How is performing improv on stage different than performing on television? Do you feel freer without the potential of network censorship?

Brad: Network censorship is a small price to pay to get to be a professional goofball. I don’t care if a censor occasionally destroys the “artistic integrity” of one of my hoedowns.

Colin: On stage we have the luxury of taking as long as we want. Some of our scenes can go 15 to 20 minutes. There is freedom by not having a censor and trying to figure out what they deem objectionable, but we tend to be family-friendly, anyway.

SN: Do you have any special preshow rituals to get you pumped and ready for a great performance?

Brad: No. The fear of walking on stage with nothing planned is all you need to get pumped up. (And of course, Colin has pills for his impetus.)

Colin: I shave Brad’s back and write possible oneliners for him to use.

SN: Any tips for audience members who are particularly eager to participate? Have you ever had an audience volunteer that seemed intent on sabotaging a performance?

Brad: Let’s just say, on very rare occasions, we’ve had audience volunteers that somehow made the rest of the audience wish that a dragon might fly through the theater and eat them.

Whose Line Is It Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood bring improv antics to Strathmore.

NTS DON’T MATTER… Colin: We tend not to pick people who are jumping up and down and waving their hands; it seems like they’re hoping for a chance to audition. We’ve been fairly lucky with volunteers . . . the few that do sabotage the scene we offer up as human sacrifices.

SN: Have your skills as masters of improv come in handy offstage?

Brad: Well, first, it has caused some people to refer to us as “masters of improv” which is pretty cool. . . but it may not lead to our own comic book.

Colin: I think our improv skills help us at least try to see other people’s points of view. The main rule of improv is “yes, and” which means you have to accept someone’s idea and build on it. All within reason, of course. It’s amazing how much easier it is to say “no” to something rather than say “yes” and see it lead to something amazing.

SN: You have both mentioned in previous interviews that getting a laugh is “addictive.” Like other addicts, do you think you’ve built up something of a tolerance where it takes more to feel that same “high?”

Brad: I am so addicted to getting laughs that I even do embarrassing shopping cart dances in the grocery store to amuse my wife. I hope that I never build up a tolerance to the thrill of making people laugh. There is nothing else like it.

Colin: You never build up a tolerance because you’re never 100 percent sure you’re going to get the laugh. So when the laugh does come, it’s always an immediate high. Also, I have too much dignity to do shopping cart dances.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood engage in the perilous art of live improv comedy.

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STORY GLORY

Saturday Mornings Come Alive with Story Sessions for Families What’s the story with Saturday mornings? They’re perfect for Strathmore’s Saturday Family Story Sessions! This fall, families gather once a week for fun and creativity, enjoying diverse and dynamic programs with the very best storytellers in the area.

Storytelling is an engaging performance medium complete with dance and music. Exposing your children to storytelling can help to build literacy skills and give them another way to enjoy words and celebrate reading.

Recommended for ages 3–8. $10 FOR EACH SESSION IN ADVANCE, $12 DAY OF

Register today!

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SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS SPELLBOUND THEATRE UNDER THE TREE

INTERACT STORY THEATRE STORY CAN THEATRE

Sept 15, 10:15* & 11:30am

Oct 6, 10:15* & 11:30am

A young girl escapes her noisy life and takes us on an immersive exploration of a magical world in her own backyard. Told through puppetry, multimedia, and interactive storytelling, this unique performance brings the outdoor world to life in the Mansion.

A delightful, interactive workshop where miniature items and toys are removed one-by-one from a coffee can to engage children in a story. Parents learn effective storytelling techniques that can be used at home to promote literacy and critical thinking skills.

MARIAN LICHA A MAGICAL JOURNEY INTO LATIN AMERICA

BABA JAMAL KORAM GRIO STORYMAN

Sept 22, 11:30am

Oct 20, 11:30am

This Puerto Rican-born actor and storyteller weaves engaging and interactive folktales in both English and Spanish. Rich with humor and tradition, these stories stimulate children’s imaginations while they learn about Latin American cultures.

Stories come alive with the history, humor, music, and lore of African and African-American cultures. Grio, or master storyteller, Koram blends contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit, and wisdom to encourage kids to make smart choices.

*10:15am performances are sensory-friendly and designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to families of children with autism or sensory sensitivities.

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CREATIVE, COLORFUL, CAPTIVATING

The Mansion hosts art that explores traditions & transformations

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

ART AHEAD

Tue, Sept 4–Sun, Nov 4

Sat, Nov 17–Sun, Jan 6

DÍA DE MUERTOS

THE 85TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

FINE ART IN MINIATURE

Día de Muertos is a communal tradition that originated in Mexico honoring the memory of loved ones. Artists share experiences relevant to their own cultural identities as they cultivate the authenticity of this important celebration beyond the iconic candied skull.

You’ll marvel at the ability of artists to create a portrait, still life, or landscape the size of a postage stamp when more than 700 mini masterpieces travel from across the globe to be in this juried exhibition.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Over the past year, Montgomery County Plein Air Artists set up their easels on our campus to create sketches, pastels, and paintings inspired by Strathmore’s idyllic grounds.

Join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the exhibitions:

OPENING RECEPTION Thu, Sept 6, 7pm

KIDS TALK & TOUR Sa, 22 de sept, 10:15am en Español Sat, Oct 20, 10:15am in English

CURATOR’S TOUR Sa, 22 de sept, 1pm en Español Sat, Oct 20, 1pm in English

EL ALTAR DE MUERTOS Thu–Sat, Nov 1–3

MEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI Thu, Nov 1

PASSING THROUGH

EMILY UCHYTIL Uchytil paints largerthan-life insects, birds, and other organisms in oil, drawing out aspects of her vintage wallpaper substrates.

Invitational Gallery See You on the Other Side by Katty Huertas, Ladybug by Emily Uchytil, Fall Wedding Day

by Carolyn Jackson

OIL + LIGHT

EL ALTAR DE MUERTOS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

NICK EISELE

Fri, Nov 2

Eisele wields the luminous qualities of oil paint in still lifes, capturing light and reflection in his careful compositions.

MANSION HOURS

Invitational Gallery

Tues, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Wed 10am–9pm; closed Mon

CONNECT WITH FELLOW ART LOVERS! Become a Strathmore Stars or Circles Member and gain access to the Visual Arts Society.

STRATHMORE.ORG/ARTSOCIETY

Support for Visual Arts programming provided by

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ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

Outside Presenter

Strathmore Visual Arts

Strathmore Presents

AFTERNOON TEA

LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST IN CONCERT

Wed, Sept 19, 7pm

MARIAN LICHA A MAGICAL JOURNEY INTO LATIN AMERICA

See full schedule on page 18.

MANSION $25 (STARS $22.50) SPECIALTY TEAS $29 (STARS $26.10) Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Levine Music

FALL PRIVATE LESSONS BEGIN Tue, Sept 4 First day of private lesson instruction. Start a new instrument or continue lessons with private instruction from Levine’s expert faculty.

Visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100 for more information.

EDUCATION CENTER

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EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION Thu, Sept 6, 7pm Artists and art lovers come together for the opening of the Día de Muertos: Cultural Perspectives and Passing Through exhibitions.

MANSION FREE

MARYLAND LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS

Fri & Sat, Sept 14 & 15, 7:30pm Maryland Lyric Opera presents Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West in concert with a 75-member orchestra and a starry international cast. This rarely performed masterwork is a romantic Western epic featuring one of opera’s greatest heroines.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $50–$75 (STARS $45–$67.50)

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SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS

SPELLBOUND THEATRE UNDER THE TREE Sat, Sept 15, 10:15* & 11:30am A young girl takes us on an immersive exploration of a magical world in her backyard.

Told through puppetry, multimedia, and interactive storytelling, this unique performance brings the outdoors to life in the Mansion.

MANSION TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE, $12 DAY OF *sensory-friendly performance

Outside Presenter

ROCKVILLE SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS

DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN Fri, Sept 7, 7:30pm

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The book club meets to discuss September’s selection, The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver.

While preparing plaster for Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, Harrison Shepherd meets Frida Kahlo and builds a lasting friendship with the artist.

MANSION FREE

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NEW MEDIA TOURING PRESENTS

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FALL CLASSES BEGIN Mon, Sept 17 First day of group classes. Join fellow beginners or seasoned music learners in one of Levine’s varied and exciting group classes.

Visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100 for more information.

EDUCATION CENTER

Community

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SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS

Sat, Sept 22, 11:30am This renowned actor-storyteller shares the Puerto Rican folktale stories of Juan Bobo, personal anecdotes, and bilingual songs in an engaging program that lifts the spirit with humor and life lessons from the oral tradition.

MANSION TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE, $12 DAY OF

THE FUN SHOW WITH CAT & NAT

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Fri, Sept 21, 8pm

VISITA DEL CURADOR

Cat & Nat, the mom duo most well known for their viral #MOMTRUTHS videos and hilarious weekly Facebook Live Shows are hitting the road and taking Girls Night Out to a whole new level.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$49.50

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KIDS TALK & TOUR

Strathmore Visual Arts

CURATOR’S TOUR EN ESPAÑOL

Sa, 22 de sept, 1pm Dirijido a los adultos, el curador explorará nuestras exposiciones actuales, profundizando sobre la historia, técnicas, e inspiraciones de varios artistas para lograr mayor apreciación de las obras plásticas que se exhiben.

MANSION GRATIS

RECORRIDO DE ARTE PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL

Sa, 22 de sept, 10:15am Los niños explorarán nuestra exposición y aprenderán sobre las técnicas e inspiraciones de cada obra de los artistas. Al terminar el recorrido, los niños crearán altares tradicionales dedicados a un ancestro. Para niños de siete o más años de edad.

MANSION $5 POR NIÑO

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Dr. Grandin, autistic professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, an internationally recognized consultant on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson, shares her understanding of sensory perception in the minds of animals and humans.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$50

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB

Dylan Singleton

SEPTEMBER 2018

FALL CALENDAR

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BEETHOVEN EROICA SYMPHONY Sat, Sept 22, 8pm

Marin Alsop, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano This season-opening program includes Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, Pulitzer Prizewinning composer Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning for the World, and Ohlsson performing Rachmaninoff’s scintillating Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$95

LEGGETT LEGACY FORWARD Sun, Sept 23, 4pm

Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett and his wife Catherine will be celebrated at this special event for their years of service to our county and higher education. Proceeds will fund scholarships to benefit the county’s underrepresented students in higher education.

MUSIC CENTER FREE

Strathmore Presents

BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER & FRIENDS NEW WORLDS

Fri, Sept 28, 8pm The acclaimed actor and renowned cellist team up to showcase core American values in literature and music. Murray brings his wit and charm to classic songs, prose, and poetry

by Twain, Hemingway, Whitman, Bernstein, Gershwin, Foster, and more in dialogue with Vogler’s transfixing Stradivari cello.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $68–$148 (STARS $61.20–$133.20)

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DIANA ROSS

Whether you loved her in The Supremes, fell for her acting in Lady Sings the Blues, or followed her extensive solo career, you are guaranteed to be enthralled by Ross as she serenades us with hits from her legendary catalog.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $69–$239 (STARS $62.10–$215.10)

Peter Rigaud

Tue & Wed, Sept 25 & 26, 8pm

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ON THE WATERFRONT FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Sat, Sept 29, 8pm

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THE GIPSY KINGS

FEATURING NICOLAS REYES & TONINO BALIARDO PARK88 Thu, Sept 27, 8pm The Grammy-winning band behind the hit song “Bamboléo” celebrates over 25 years of flamenco, salsa, and pop fusion perfection in the party-starting spirit of the south of France.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49–$119 (STARS $44.10–$107.10)

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Experience a thrilling new presentation of the iconic winner of eight Oscars®. The National Philharmonic plays Leonard Bernstein’s score live with the remastered film shown in high definition with original dialogue intact.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$85 © Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC 2018–2019 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS The National Philharmonic’s new season kicks off September 29 with a screening of the iconic film On the Waterfront with the orchestra playing Bernstein’s Academy Award-nominated score. Other season highlights include a Bernstein Choral Celebration featuring selections from West Side Story, Candide, and Mass.

Soloists include Bella Hristova, who plays the Barber Violin Concerto; Haochen Zhang, 2009 Gold Medal winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, who performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1; and mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór, who joins pianist Brian Ganz for his 9th annual Chopin recital.

In February, Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey and violist Roberto Diaz recreate the program that catapulted Bernstein into the spotlight.

In March, talented trumpeter Byron Stripling performs Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong.

Kids 7-17 free!

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SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS

Thu, Oct 4, 7:30pm

Sat, Oct 6, 10:15* & 11:30am

CELEBRATING 243 YEARS OF SERVICE Celebrate the Navy’s birthday with hit music, past and present, as we honor sailors from all generations. More than 80 musicians take the stage in an entertaining production that commemorates 243 years of naval service.

MUSIC CENTER FREE

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Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

TIME 2018

SCARED SCRIPTLESS

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Sun, Sept 30, 8pm Hailed as “the gold standard” of Pink Floyd shows by The Times (London), this spectacular act includes fan favorites from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and other iconic albums.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $59–$89 (STARS $53.10–$80.10)

Strathmore Presents

AMERICA’S NAVY

US NAVY BAND PRESENTS

INTERACT STORY THEATRE STORY CAN THEATRE At this interactive workshop miniature items and toys are removed one-by-one from a coffee can to engage children in a story. Parents learn effective storytelling techniques to use at home to promote literacy skills.

MANSION TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE, $12 DAY OF *sensory-friendly performance

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD Sponsored by Joel and Elizabeth Helke

Fri, Oct 5, 8pm The comedy improv stars from Whose Line Is It Anyway? take their show on the road to bring us hilarious scenes and songs based on audience suggestions. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless with improv’s funniest duo.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$64 (STARS $30.60–$57.60)

Jim Saah

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE FOUNDATION PRESENT

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018

Outside Presenter

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VINICIUS CANTUÁRIA, GUITAR

AN EVENING WITH

PAT METHENY

WITH ANTONIO SANCHEZ, LINDA MAY HAN OH & GWILYM SIMCOCK

CANTA ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM Thu, Oct 11, 7:30pm

This jazz guitar pioneer is known for phenomenal improvisation and brilliant compositions embracing everything from modern jazz to rock to classical, so it’s no surprise to us that Metheny is a 2018 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master recipient.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $50–$85 (STARS $45–$76.50)

Be transported to Rio de Janeiro via Rockville Pike. Brazilian vocalist-composer-guitarist Cantuária performs the beloved music of Jobim in this program full of cool jazz, gorgeous melodies, and poetic lyrics.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Discover all the opportunities Levine Music has to offer! Fall private lessons begin September 4 and group classes begin September 17.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

BLUES EVERYWHERE:

TONY DESARE

Sat, Oct 27, 7pm

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I LOVE A PIANO

John Peden

Thu, Oct 11, 8pm

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Jack Everly, conductor Tony DeSare, vocalist and piano DeSare joins the BSO to salute pop music’s greatest pianists, from Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to the hits of piano men Billy Joel, Elton John, and Ray Charles.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— National Philharmonic Sat, Oct 13, 8pm Sun, Oct 14, 3pm

Sun, Oct 7, 3pm

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Bella Hristova, violin Leonard Bernstein said “an orchestral artist is a living being, a musician incorporating all the music that has preceded him.” Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Barber’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 emphasize Bernstein’s words.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$84

Hannu Lintu, conductor Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet Lintu, one of the world’s consummate Sibelius interpreters, leads the composer’s final symphonies, Nos. 6 and 7. Virtuoso Helseth joins for the Hummel Trumpet Concerto and Penderecki’s Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

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FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION OF DC PRESENTS

SHEN YUN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wed, Oct 10, 8pm

A new frontier in classical music! The Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra melds the spirit, beauty, and distinctiveness of Chinese music with the precision, power, and grandeur of the Western symphony orchestra.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$105 (STARS $31.50–$94.50)

Mansion

A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY SCOTT This concert celebrates Scott’s enormous influence on soul jazz. Featuring members of her band, Tim Warfield (saxophone) and Tim Thompson (trumpet), as well as Paul Bratcher (organ), Manny Arciniega, and Mark Hunsberger (percussion).

EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 309

Learn more about our wide selection of private lessons, classes, workshops, and events!

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LENNY’S PLAYLIST

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SIBELIUS SYMPHONIES

Levine Presents

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Strathmore Presents

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

THE GLASS EFFECT

Thu & Sat, Oct 18 & 20, 8pm

LAVINIA MEIJER, HARP

VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS

Thu, Oct 18, 7:30pm Harpist Meijer’s groundbreaking renditions of Philip Glass’ music mesmerize audiences. After her brilliant collaborations with Iggy Pop and Sufjan Stevens, we can’t wait to hear pieces from her latest album of Glass compositions, The Glass Effect, performed live.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Nicholas McGegan, conductor BSO Horn Section: Philip Munds, Lisa Bergman, Austin Larson, Gabrielle Finck Early-music specialist McGegan leads this program featuring four BSO violinists in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, selections from Schubert’s Rosamunde, and Schumann’s Konzertstück for four horns.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

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ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB

Strathmore Visual Arts

Wed, Oct 17, 7pm

KIDS TALK & TOUR

The book club meets to discuss October’s selection, The Muse by Jessie Burton. In 1960s England, a Caribbean émigré discovers a painting rumored to be the work of an artist whose death captured the imagination of the art world for decades.

MANSION FREE

Sat, Oct 20, 10:15am

Community

Education

Rijno Boon

Sat, Oct 6, 8pm

Music Center

OCTOBER 2018

Strathmore Presents

Young art lovers go behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists whose work is on display with these kid-friendly, Saturdaymorning tours. Following the tour, children will create traditional altars for an ancestor.

Ages 7 and up.

MANSION TICKETS $5 PER CHILD

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OCTOBER 2018

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF STRATHMORE

The magic of music meets the passion of youth!

For a musical experience rivaling those of many professional symphonies but for half the ticket price, you can enjoy a wonderful concert in a world-class venue. Support tomorrow’s musicians today . . . be amazed!

Save the dates!

Strathmore Presents

EVE ENSLER & ANNE LAMOTT

Sun, Oct 21, 7pm The Vagina Monologues playwright joins the bestselling author of our favorite guides to real life for a passionate and humorous conversation on the provocative topics that they’ve courageously brought out of the shadows throughout their careers.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$88 (STARS $34.20–$79.20)

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2018–2019 CONCERTS

SAT, DEC 1, 2018 Featuring MCYO’s full orchestras, with special holiday chorus SUN, MARCH 17, 2019 Trayectos (Journeys) featuring MCYO’s Philharmonic WED, MARCH 20, 2019 MCYO’s full orchestras SUN, MAY 19, 2019 MCYO’s full orchestras, with special guest artists Tickets from $15.

Special group discounts available.

MCYO.ORG

Strathmore Presents

WINDSYNC

Thu, Oct 25, 7:30pm This Houston-based wind quintet blows into town to present their boundary-pushing thematic programs that mix classical standards and new works with a pop-rock sensibility.

Their dramatic presentations often incorporate choreography, costumes, and multimedia elements.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

LEVINE PRESENTS

BLUES EVERYWHERE:

A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY SCOTT Sat, Oct 27, 7pm

BABA JAMAL KORAM GRIO STORYMAN

Sat, Oct 20, 11:30am Stories come alive with the history, humor, music, and lore of African and African-American cultures. Master storyteller Koram blends contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit, and wisdom to encourage kids to make smart choices.

MANSION TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE, $12 DAY OF

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Sat, Oct 27, 8pm Rune Bergmann, conductor Freddy Kempf, piano Norwegian conductor Bergmann leads this salute to the great Scandinavian composers.

Program includes Sibelius’ Finlandia, Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony, The Inextinguishable.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

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KIDS EURO FESTIVAL

Sun, Oct 28, 12 & 1:30pm This delightful instrumental theater performance tells the story of two friends—a trumpeter and drummer—who learn there are different ways to make music together.

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

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GORAN BREGOVIĆ

THREE LETTERS FROM SARAJEVO This beloved Balkan composer inspires us with this musical metaphor of the three religions coexisting in Sarajevo, performed as three “letters” by violin soloists, Bregović’s Wedding & Funeral Orchestra, a string quartet, and vocal sextet.

Levine Music

SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS

GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO

Sun, Oct 28, 8pm

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Strathmore Visual Arts

CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, Oct 20, 1pm

Geared toward adults, the curator’s tour explores the Día de Muertos: Cultural Perspectives and Passing Through exhibitions, delving into technique and history of the artists and works on display.

MANSION FREE

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This concert celebrates Scott’s enormous talent and influence on soul jazz. Featuring members of Scott’s band, Tim Warfield and Tim Thompson, as well as Paul Bratcher, Manny Arciniega, and Mark Hunsberger. Visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100 for more information.

EDUCATION CENTER STUDIO 309 TICKETS $15–$20, FREE FOR LEVINE STUDENTS

This performance is part of Strathmore’s Windows series and is accompanied by a preconcert lecture and postconcert conversation.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$85 (STARS $40.50–$76.50)

NOVEMBER 2018

Strathmore Presents

PLEIADES JEWELRY SHOW & SALE

Sat & Sun, Dec 1 & 2, 11am–5pm

Launched 30 years ago by seven local artisans, Pleiades is named for the brilliant and beautiful star cluster known from ancient times as the Seven Sisters. Since then, Pleiades has grown, and its selection of unique, high-quality, hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork remains exquisite. Now there are 30 artists, all women, offering one-of-a-kind silver and gold pieces with gemstones, dichroic glass, beads, paper, and enamels, as well as gorgeous silver flatware, vessels, and table sculptures.

Pleiades’ show and sale at Strathmore will leave you starstruck!

MANSION FREE ADMISSION

Purple Poppy Ring

by Peggy Shiffrin

Strathmore Visual Arts

Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

Thu–Sat, Nov 1–3, 10am–4pm

Thu, Nov 1, 8pm

Mon, Nov 5, 8pm

A TRIBUTE TO JUAN GABRIEL

As a part of Día de Muertos: Cultural Perspectives, an altar prepared by the participating artists and curator will be on display as an homage to cultural influences and in honor of ancestors that have passed on.

MANSION FREE

Fans of Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa will delight in this on-stage interview with the country’s most beloved culinary icon as she shares stories, tips, and inspiration from her latest cookbook, Cook Like a Pro. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $55–$85 (STARS $49.50–$76.50)

The group called “a worldwide phenomenon” by Houston Press thrills audiences with their trademark vintage twist on modern pop hits, ranging from Guns N’ Roses to Beyoncé!

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$85 (STARS $31.50–$76.50)

Referred to as the “queen of ranchera music,” this Latin Grammy winner has made a remarkable impact on Mexican music. Cuevas, a master of the mariachi art song in her own right, pays tribute to mariachi legend Juan Gabriel.

EL ALTAR DE MUERTOS

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Thu, Nov 1, multiple times

EL ALTAR DE MUERTOS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

MEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI

Commemorate Día de Muertos with this unique immersive experience. Follow a musical and visual path through the Mansion’s art galleries while enjoying performances by Mexico Beyond Mariachi in three different rooms! Timed tickets available for every 30 minutes between 6:30 and 8:30pm.

MANSION TICKETS $10 (STARS $9)

Fri, Nov 2, 8pm As a part of Día de Muertos: Cultural Perspectives, visitors are invited to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away for a candlelight ceremony around the altar. All are welcome join in this communal experience and are encouraged to participate based on their level of comfort.

MANSION FREE

Strathmore Presents

WANDA SYKES

Sat, Nov 3, 7:30pm Repeatedly called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers, Sykes brings the genius behind her witty comedy specials and hilarious characters on Blackish, Snatched, and Bad Moms to Strathmore for an evening of laugh-out-loud stories.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$115 (STARS $31.50–$103.50)

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Community

Education

AIDA CUEVAS

Thu, Nov 8, 8pm

This performance is part of Strathmore’s Windows series and is accompanied by a preconcert lecture and postconcert conversation.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$78 (STARS $34.20–$70.20)

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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX

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MUSEUM SHOP HOLIDAY MARKET Thu–Sun, Nov 8–11

Find fabulous gifts from the area’s best cultural and museum shops at Strathmore’s Museum Shop Holiday Market. Every purchase is part of a larger purpose at this annual event that supports local nonprofit museums and arts organizations.

MANSION FREE (Suggested donation $10)

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THE NEW CHINESE ACROBATS Fri, Nov 9, 7:30pm Get ready for stunning feats of strength and flexibility from this amazing company! Representing the evolution of Chinese acrobats by combining new techniques with ancient traditions, they deliver one awe-inspiring act after another.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $24–$54 (STARS $21.60–$48.60)

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Washington Performing Arts

POULENC CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS

GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN & AKIRA EGUCHI, PIANO

Sat, Nov 10, 8pm

Thu, Nov 15, 8pm

Kwamé Ryan, conductor Christina Naughton, piano Michelle Naughton, piano Ryan returns to the BSO with the Naughton sisters, twins and duopianists, performing Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos.

The program concludes with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

“A virtuoso and a player of deeply intense sincerity . . . one of today’s preeminent violinists” (The New York Times), violinist Shaham performs works by Bach, Franck, Kriesler, and more.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40–$80

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TEMPLE RODEF SHALOM PRESENTS

THE JOURNEY OF AMERICAN CANTORS IN STORY & SONG Sun, Nov 11, 7pm Local cantors, synagogue musicians, and more than 200 choral singers come together for this fourth annual community concert celebrating Jewish music and the influence of cantors and Reform seminary on synagogue music.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$54

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HEATH QUARTET

Thu, Nov 15, 7:30pm The Telegraph calls the “delicate perfection” of Heath Quartet’s sound “a marvel.” This charismatic British ensemble hops the pond to perform a rich program, including works by Tippett and Britten, along with String Quartet by Helen Grime.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Geared toward adults, the curator’s tour explores the Plein Air Artists, Fine Art in Miniature, and Oil + Light exhibitions, delving into technique and history of the artists and works.

MANSION FREE

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB

Marin Alsop, conductor There is nothing more quintessentially Americansounding than Fanfare for the Common Man, featured prominently in the finale of Copland’s Third Symphony, which became a grand victory symphony capturing the American experience of World War II. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

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BERNSTEIN CHORAL CELEBRATION Sat, Nov 17, 8pm

Danielle Talamantes, soprano Brian Cheney, tenor Strathmore Children’s Chorus National Philharmonic Chorale The celebrations of life that characterize so much of Bernstein’s music are on full display in his choral music.

Enjoy Candide’s “The Best of All Possible Worlds,” “Tonight,” and “One Hand, One Heart” from West Side Story, along with selections from Mass.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $30–$76

Sun, Nov 18, 2pm Artists and art lovers come together for the opening of the Plein Air Artists, Fine Art in Miniature, and Oil + Light exhibitions.

MANSION FREE

Simon Way

Sat, Nov 24, 1pm

Marin Alsop, conductor Katherine Needleman, oboe This program includes Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Andrew Norman’s work inspired by the video game Gran Turismo, and Kevin Puts’ Oboe Concerto, a BSO commission, featuring BSO Principal Oboist Needleman.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

Fri, Nov 16, 8:15pm

COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3

EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

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COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3

OFF THE CUFF

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Community

Education

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Wed, Nov 21, 7pm The book club meets to discuss November’s selection, Clara and Mr. Tiffany: A Novel by Susan Vreeland. Louis Comfort Tiffany, known for his sublime stained-glass windows, meets freethinking Clara, who designs the iconic glass lamps which Tiffany is believed to have conceived.

MANSION FREE

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KIDS TALK & TOUR

Sat, Nov 24, 10:15am Young art lovers can get behind the brushstrokes and into the head and heart of the artists in our Plein Air Artists, Fine Art in Miniature, and Oil + Light exhibitions. Following the tour, children will create a take-home art project. Ages 7 and up.

MANSION TICKETS $5 PER CHILD

CURATOR’S TOUR

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CURATOR’S TOUR

VISITA DEL CURADOR EN ESPAÑOL

Sa, 24 de nov, 2pm Dirijido a los adultos, el curador explorará nuestras exposiciones actuales, profundizando sobre la historia, técnicas, e inspiraciones de varios artistas para lograr mayor apreciación de las obras plásticas que se exhiben.

MANSION GRATIS

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THE ANDERSONS

PLAY BENNY GOODMAN Sun, Nov 25, 3pm “These guys flood the room with joy,” raves The Seattle Times.

Bethesda natives and identical twins, Peter and Will Anderson return to the Mansion for a celebration of their musical hero Goodman, the King of Swing.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

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KIDS TALK & TOUR

RECORRIDO DE ARTE PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL

Sa, 24 de nov, 11:30am Los niños explorarán nuestra exposición y aprenderán sobre las técnicas e inspiraciones de cada obra de los artistas. Al terminar el recorrido, los niños crearán un proyecto de arte para llevar a la casa. Para niños de siete o más años de edad.

MANSION $5 POR NIÑO

Lynn Redmile

NOVEMBER 2018

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

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HOME FREE

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Sun, Nov 25, 8pm Since being crowned NBC’s The Sing-Off victors in 2013, Home Free has made their mark on the music scene. The country vocal quintet brings their high-energy show of Nashville standards and country-dipped Christmas hits to Strathmore.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$78 (STARS $30.60–$70.20)

FALL CALENDAR—BY GENRE

See the chronological calendar for detailed information.

CHILDREN & FAMILY SATURDAY FAMILY STORY SESSIONS (SP)

THE JOURNEY OF AMERICAN CANTORS IN STORY & SONG (OP) Nov 11

Sept 15 & 22, Oct 6 & 20

HEATH QUARTET (SP)

KIDS EURO FESTIVAL (SP)

Nov 15

Oct 28

GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN & AKIRA EGUCHI, PIANO (WPA)

THE NEW CHINESE ACROBATS (SP) Nov 9

Nov 15

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OFF THE CUFF: COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3 (BSO)

FANCIULLA DEL WEST IN CONCERT (OP)

BERNSTEIN CHORAL CELEBRATION (NP)

Sept 14 & 15

BEETHOVEN EROICA SYMPHONY (BSO) Sept 22

BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER & FRIENDS (SP) Sept 28

ON THE WATERFRONT (NP) Sept 29

AMERICA’S NAVY (OP) Oct 4

SIBELIUS SYMPHONIES (BSO) Oct 7

SHEN YUN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (OP) Oct 10

LENNY’S PLAYLIST (NP) Oct 13 & 14

LAVINIA MEIJER, HARP (SP) Oct 18

VIVALDI FOUR SEASONS (BSO) Oct 18 & 20

WINDSYNC (SP) Oct 25

Nov 16

Nov 17

COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3 (BSO) Nov 18

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WANDA SYKES (SP) Nov 3

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Oct 27

POULENC CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS (BSO)

Sept 25 & 26

OPENING RECEPTIONS (SP)

THE GIPSY KINGS (SP)

Sept 6 & Nov 18

Sept 27

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB (SP)

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW (SP)

Sept 19, Oct 17 & Nov 21

Sept 30

RECORRIDOS DE ARTE PARA NIÑOS (SP)

TONY DESARE (BSO)

Sept 22 & Nov 24

Oct 11

VISITAS DEL CURADOR (SP)

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX (SP)

Sept 22 & Nov 24

Nov 5

KIDS TALK & TOURS (SP)

HOME FREE (SP)

Oct 20 & Nov 24

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CURATOR’S TOURS (SP)

DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN (OP)

Nov 1–3

Nov 25

Sept 7

THE FUN SHOW WITH CAT & NAT (OP) Sept 21

LEGGETT LEGACY FORWARD (OP) Sept 23

EVE ENSLER & ANNE LAMOTT (SP) Oct 21

INA GARTEN (SP) Nov 1

FALL CLASSES BEGIN (LM)

MUSEUM SHOP HOLIDAY MARKET (SP)

Sept 17

Nov 8–11

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VISUAL ARTS

PAT METHENY (SP) Oct 6

BLUES EVERYWHERE: A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY SCOTT (LM) THE ANDERSONS PLAY BENNY GOODMAN (SP) Nov 25

Nov 10

WINDOWS

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PASSING THROUGH: EMILY UCHYTIL (SP) Sept 4–Nov 4

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLEIN AIR ARTISTS (SP) Nov 17–Jan 6

Oct 20 & Nov 24

EL ALTAR DE MUERTOS (SP) CANDLELIGHT VIGIL (SP) Nov 2

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GORAN BREGOVIĆ (SP) Oct 28

MEXICO BEYOND MARIACHI (SP) Nov 1

AIDA CUEVAS (SP) Nov 8

SP: Strathmore Presents BSO: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra NP: National Philharmonic WPA: Washington Performing Arts

THE 85TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN MINIATURE (SP)

OP: Outside Presenter

Nov 17–Jan 6

LM: Levine Music

Our Windows series highlights artists who offer us a glimpse into worlds and perspectives we might not typically encounter. Each performance is accompanied by a preconcert lecture and postconcert conversation to deepen the experience.

STRATHMORE.ORG/WINDOWS

OIL + LIGHT: NICK EISELE (SP) Nov 17–Jan 6

Sept 4

Oct 27

GRIEG PIANO CONCERTO (BSO)

POP/ROCK DIANA ROSS (SP)

GORAN BREGOVIĆ Sun, Oct 28

AIDA CUEVAS Thu, Nov 8

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FALL LEAVES & AUTUMN BREWS

Indulge your senses with Strathmore’s Afternoon Tea

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Specialty Tea: Broadway Tea Mike Gold, piano Specialty Tea: Broadway Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Specialty Tea: Chinese Tea Lily Chang, piano Specialty Tea: Chinese Tea Deborah Chen, cello & Judy Chen Hollander, guzheng Specialty Tea: Italian Tea with The Rigatoni Brothers Paul Oorts, mandolin & Jay Benforado, guitar

AFTERNOON TEA Tea begins at 1pm Call 301.581.5108 for reservations.

Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Vegetarian options are available; inquire when reserving.

MANSION $25 (STARS $22.50) SPECIALTY TEAS $29 (STARS $26.10)

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John Dassoulas, piano Specialty Tea: German Tea Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer & Paul Oorts, harp guitar & accordion MIN Duo—Saïs Kamalidiin, flute & Rick Peralta, guitar Mike Gold, piano Specialty Tea: Chocolate Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Specialty Tea: Chocolate Tea Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano Specialty Tea: Scandinavian Tea Judith Mostyn White, harp Meg Baker, harp & piano

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Specialty Tea: Día De Muertos Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar Specialty Tea: Harvest Tea Judith Mostyn White, harp Sue Richards, harp Specialty Tea: African Fashion Tea Special guest: Titi Oseni, fashion designer Specialty Tea: Scottish Christmas Tea Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes

SPECIALTY TEAS BROADWAY TEA Tue & Wed, Sept 18 & 19

SCANDINAVIAN TEA Wed, Oct 24

Start spreading the news . . . and some jam on your scone at this showstopping tea featuring a soundtrack of classic show tunes.

Skoal—a toast to tradition, with cuisine and music from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

CHINESE TEA Tue & Wed, Sept 25 & 26

It’s always a scream when the ghouls gather for our annual haunted tea party.

HALLOWEEN TEA PARTY Wed, Oct 31

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival honoring the harvest moon with customary food and song.

DÍA DE MUERTOS TEA Sat, Nov 3

ITALIAN TEA Sat, Sept 29

Enjoy treats traditional to this holiday that honors loved ones who have passed on.

Add some of la dolce vita to your day with delicious Italian tea and music courtesy of The Rigatoni Brothers.

HARVEST TEA Tue, Nov 13

GERMAN TEA Tue, Oct 9 Prost! Experience a Strathmore Oktoberfest that will transport you to Bavaria.

CHOCOLATE TEA Tue & Wed, Oct 16 & 17 Indulge in a chocolate tasting by The Perfect Truffle from Frederick, Maryland, accompanied by chocolate tea.

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Give thanks with a menu of Thanksgivinginspired fare and seasonal songs.

AFRICAN FASHION TEA Tue, Nov 27 Designer Titi Oseni showcases her African fashions at this tea with a taste of style.

SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS TEA Wed, Nov 28 Indulge your inner Outlander at this festive Scottish tea.

GENERAL INFORMATION ORDER NOW!

ARTS ACCESS FOR ALL

TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchairaccessible seating. The Mansion is also wheelchair-accessible.

STRATHMORE.ORG | 301.581.5100 GROUP TICKETS: groups@strathmore.org | 301.581.5199 Tickets for AMP can be purchased at the Strathmore Ticket Office and at www.AMPbyStrathmore.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION Online: Strathmore.org Ticket Office: 301.581.5100 Group Tickets: 301.581.5199 Administration: 301.581.5200 TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258 Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224 Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

CHILDREN For ticketed events, all patrons regardless of age are required to have a ticket. Use your best judgment when bringing children to a concert that is intended for adults. Please note: the minimum age requirement for WPA performances is 5; for BSO performances, it is 6.

TOURS Free, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm, and Saturdays, 10:30am–1pm.

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Email tours@strathmore.org to reserve.

DIRECTIONS & METRO Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway (I-495).

Take Metro to Strathmore! Strathmore is adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

PARKING For Music Center Concert Hall performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the adjacent Metro garage—stroll across the covered Sky Bridge directly into the Music Center. For the convenience of Music Center patrons, there is a passenger drop-off and pick-up area and a valet available ($15) in the drop-off circle at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

For nonperformance Music Center events, including all Education Center events: Metered parking is available on Tuckerman Lane, or park in the Metro garage where a SmarTrip or credit card payment of $5.20 is required Monday through Friday and $2 on Saturday. Parking is free on Sundays.

For Mansion concerts, exhibitions, and events: Free parking is available on a space-available basis in the Mansion lot. Enter at 10701 Rockville Pike.

For complete driving directions, Metro, bus, and parking information, visit www.strathmore.org/visit.

Dates, artists, programs, and prices are subject to change.

As part of Strathmore’s ongoing commitment to make the arts accessible to all patrons, we’re proud to offer a variety of accommodations.

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall and in the Mansion Music Room for Music in the Mansion and Artist in Residence concerts.

Open captioning is available at the following performances in select seats: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends Fri, Sept 28 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Fri, Oct 5 Eve Ensler & Anne Lamott Sun, Oct 21 The Beach Boys Mon, Dec 10 RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Sat, March 2 Open captioning is available at other Strathmore Presents performances in the Music Center by request. Please contact the Strathmore Ticket Office at 301.581.5100 at least 14 days in advance of the performance to request open captioning, sign interpretation, or other accommodations. Accommodations subject to availability.

Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the fourth floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before and after Concert Hall events.

For complete accessibility information, visit www.strathmore.org/access.

HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE HOURS

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES

Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm Sat: 10am–2pm Sun: Closed

Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat: 10am–4pm Wed: 10am–9pm Sun: 12–4pm Mon: Closed

The ticket office is also open prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

ALLEGRO KITCHEN

MUSIC CENTER CAFÉ Mon–Sat: 11am–2pm The café opens two hours prior to the start time of Concert Hall performances.

SCHEDULED FALL CLOSINGS Sat & Sun, Sept 1 & 2: Mansion closed for maintenance Mon, Sept 3: Campus closed in observance of Labor Day Mon, Oct 8: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed in observance of Columbus Day Wed, Nov 7 & Nov 21: Mansion closes early at 4pm Mon, Nov 12: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed in observance of Veterans Day Thu, Nov 22: Campus closed in observance of Thanksgiving

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Museum Shop HOLIDAY MARKET Your one-stop shop for fabulous finds that make marvelous gifts!

Thu–Sun, Nov 8–11 This holiday season, give amazing gifts that give back! Museum Shop Holiday Market brings together the area’s best museum and cultural shops under one roof at the Mansion at Strathmore. Plus, every present is part of a larger purpose as your purchase supports nonprofit museums and arts organizations in our community.

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