Strathmore Summer Newsletter 2014

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VOLUME 27

2014–2015

SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

New Shows on Sale Now! Pages 12–19

Summer Selections,

COOL CHOICES Concert Highlights Pages 3–5

MIGHTY FINE Strathmore’s Fine Artists in Residence Pages 10–11

Shine On: Gold Rush New Fine Art Exhibit Opens Page 11

Always in Good Taste!

APPETITE: A Gastronomic Experience™ Page 6 Giada De Laurentiis

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IN THIS ISSUE

2 Strathmore Cabaret 2014 3–5 Summer Concert Highlights

6 Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience™

7 Artist Confidential: Andrew Zimmern

8 Summer for Kids

9 Summer Teas 10–11 Strathmore Fine Art 12–19 Strathmore 2014–2015 Season 20–23 Calendar: June, July & August 24 Calendar by Genre 25 General Information COVER PHOTO: GIADA DE LAURENTIIS. INSIDE COVER PHOTOS: TOP—ANDREW ZIMMERN. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT— BEN SOLLEE; RECESS MONKEY; ARIEL KLEIN, THE THREE; JANE MONHEIT

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Leave It All Behind at the Eighties Cabaret Feel the “Rhythm of the Night” with a celebration of pop from its high-hair-heyday. Strathmore Cabaret 2014 spins the decade from Dionne Warwick to Michael Jackson into an evening of signature cocktails, synth sensations and dinner with Chelsey Green and the Green Project featuring Strathmore Artists in Residence performing the best of the decade that gave us Pretty in Pink.

Why should you Go-Go? Proceeds go to fund programs that make Strathmore The Cure for emerging artists, providing opportunities INXS of what they’d find on their own.

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Joseph F. Beach Cathy Bernard Dickie S. Carter David M.W. Denton Hope B. Eastman Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman Sol Graham Nancy E. Hardwick Paul L. Hatchett Steven P. Hollman Sachiko Kuno Delia K. Lang Karen R. Lefkowitz Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez Ann L. McDaniel Kenneth O’ Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven Mary K. Sturtevant Raymond D. Tetz

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Music Center Lockheed Martin Lobby SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7PM Cocktail Attire $150 per person ($90 tax-deductible) $500 Patron Tickets per pair ($380 tax-deductible)

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Samba and So Much More Blame It on the Bossa Nova, Get Down to the Nitty Gritty, or Just Pay Tribute John Hiatt

NEW IN THE MUSIC CENTER Strathmore Children’s Chorus Spring Concert

BOSSA BLOWOUT Jazz Samba Project MAY 30–JUNE 15 See the summer calendar for complete schedule!

Sergio Mendes on June 6!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 7:30PM Classical meets contemporary when the Strathmore Children’s Chorus performs a magical concert of music from Vivaldi to Copland.

Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

Evermay Chamber Ensemble THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 8PM Co-Presented by S&R Foundation Join violinist Tamaki Kawakubo, Grand Prize winner of the 2001 Pablo Sarasate International Violin Competition, and the other elite musicians of Evermay for an evening including Tchaikovsky’s brilliant homage, Souvenir de Florence, and Saint Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. A great opportunity to introduce your family to chamber music!

Tickets $5 (Stars $4.50)

John Hiatt & The Combo and The Robert Cray Band SUNDAY, JULY 20, 8PM The brilliant pairing of Robert Cray and John Hiatt brings two giants together: five-time Grammy winner Cray, the legendary link between the past and the future of the blues, and Hiatt, the seasoned all-American rocker who brings the singer-songwriter’s art to new heights.

Tickets $32–$68 (Stars $28.80–$61.20) JACK SPENCER

Summer at Strathmore starts with the sensuous sounds of the Jazz Samba Project, a celebration of the seminal Stan Getz-Charlie Byrd album Jazz Samba. Our summer program then segues into an eclectic selection of shows both classic and modern that truly make the most of summer.

Tamaki Kawakubo

Best of Strathmore Tribute Shows SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 8PM Co-Presented with Bandhouse Gigs Celebrate the legends of classic rock—pioneers like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and the Band—with a truly unforgettable tribute concert. Strathmore brings together local luminaries like Julia Nixon, Jon Carroll, Patti Reese, Owen Danoff, Billy Coulter and more to recreate some of the highlights of concerts past in a Best of show you will not want to miss.

Tickets $15–$29 (Stars $13.50–$26.10)

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Chatham County Line

Best of Serenade!

Co-Presented by Classical Movements SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 4PM Back by popular demand, some of the world’s best choral ensembles in a free concert.

Free, line forms at 3PM

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 8PM It’s been a country-rock force to be reckoned with for nearly fifty years, fans will need to get their tickets early and be prepared for an incredible show. The iconic, Grammy-winning band that gave us hits like “Mr. Bojangles,” albums like Will the Circle Be Unbroken, and decades of genredefining music features Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, and John McEuen.

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Here Comes the Sun Strathmore Shines with both the Fabulous and Free

Free Summer Outdoor Concerts WEDNESDAYS, 7PM Gudelsky Concert Pavilion Free (no tickets required)

Sponsored by TD Bank

JULY 9 Worlds collide in the music of Martha Redbone: the bluesy soul singer known for her Kentucky roots and rhythms reaches out to embrace the 18th century English poet in her latest album, The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake. Don’t miss this fusion of poetry and passionate music.

The Barefoot Movement

The Barefoot Movement

JULY 2 Cross-cultural phenomenon Ester Rada was born in Israel and translates her Jewish-Ethiopian heritage into an amazing mélange of sound that takes in jazz, blues, funk, and soul. Ester mixes Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Eryka Badu, and Jill Scott; let her grooves transform your summer evening into sonic serendipity.

Conjunto Chappottín JULY 23 Sail away to Havana for a night of Cuban “son” music that’s steeped in tradition and bursting with Latin jazz and sultry salsa. Conjunto Chappottín traces its roots back to the 1940s and founder Arsenio Rodriguez, who handed the band down to his trumpet player, Felix Chappottín, whose grandson is at the helm today.

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JULY 16 It’s time to go barefoot! This young, fun and festive quartet from Johnson City, TN rejuvenates bluegrass with its fusion of rock, roots, and Americana.

Get lost in their stories as they mine the rich vein of traditional tunes and add their own beautiful original songs.

Ben Sollee JUNE 25 The cello fellow you won’t forget: Ben merges folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B, adds reflective and deeply personal lyrics, and delivers it all with a flourish and distinctive, smoky vocals. This is cello like you’ve never heard it before, perfect midsummer music to savor and to share.

Martha Redbone Roots Project

CRAIG BAILEY

Summer is back and better than ever—kick up your heels and celebrate! The Free Summer Outdoor Concerts let you travel the world without leaving your lawn chair: from Cuba to Ukraine to Israel, from the Tennessee hollers to the city streets of DC, we offer some of the world’s most wonderful musicians in a relaxed summer setting. Join us on the lawn!

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Conjunto Chappottín

The Chuck Brown All Star Go-Go Band

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PARKING $5 ($5.10 after June 2) in Metro garage, payable by credit or smarTrip cards. Free parking on a spaceavailable basis until 7PM in the Mansion lot for Star VIP Passes and disability tags.

The Chuck Brown All Star Go-Go Band JULY 30 He was the Godfather of Go-Go—and now the late Chuck Brown’s legacy lives on in the music of his All Stars. Enjoy a dance party like it was meant to be, outside under a blue sky. It’s more than a concert; it’s a celebration of Washington DC and a favorite musical son.

EXTRA! Come at 6:30PM for Strathmore Artist in Residence Elijah Jamal Balbed and his Go-Go Band!

DINING Summer favorites available from Restaurant Associates Barbeque.

Cathy Ponton King AUGUST 6

SEATING Blankets, low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome outside only. No pets, please.

Cathy Ponton King

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WEATHER We’ll post updates on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

DC native Cathy Ponton King swings: ‘Nawlins-flavored jazzy blues, good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll, tender ballads and original nuggets of singer-songwriter gold. The UMD alumna and former journalist infuses her stage show with wit and verve, armed with a Fender Telecaster and a drive to rock like Muddy Waters taught her.

Donate Your Old Instruments!

Please donate your used instruments at these concerts to help bring music to underprivileged children.

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OUTDOOR CONCERTS FYI

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Uke and Guitar Summit AUGUST 9–13 Reach the summit of Ukulele excellence with this weeklong uke-stravaganza. Whether you’re new to music lessons or want to expand your repertoire, there’s a place for you with superb teachers like Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, James Hill, Victoria Vox, Stu Fuchs, and many more—teaching all the styles from Hawaiian to ragtime. You’ll learn, jam, and at the end participate in the all-student Uke Orchestra at UkeFest 2014!

MANSION EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH JULY 2!

Tuition only $340 (Stars $306)

UkeFest 2014 AUGUST 13 Make Strathmore’s best-loved summer-strumming concert your own. This is your opportunity to get in touch with your inner ukulele lover, and to hear a remarkable collection of professional musicians including James Hill, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Victoria Vox, Stu Fuchs and more as they bring the joy of uke to an enthusiastic audience. It’s summer fun for everyone.

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DakhaBrakha AUGUST 20 Enjoy the distinctive world music sound of DakhaBrakha, the quartet from Kiev whose name means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.

Dakha Brakha blends traditional Ukrainian music with instrumentation from India, Arabia, Africa, Russia, and Australia to create an amazing sound that crosses sonic boundaries.

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A P P E T I T E : A GASTRO NO MIC E X P E RIE NC E ™

Food, Glorious Food Satisfy Summer Cravings with Strathmore’s Appetite Festival Giada De Laurentiis

And don’t miss Giada De Laurentiis, the anythingbut-‘everyday Italian’ chef and Emmy-winning star of the Food Network. The Italian-born Le Cordon Bleu alumna—a writer, restaurateur, lifestyle host and culinary mogul—talks about the cuisine of Italy, her passione for pastry, and the joy of sharing food and fine living ideas with her fans.

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World-class chefs, exciting cuisines, amazing tasting opportunities—Strathmore offers food for thought and so much more when Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience™ comes to the table. It’s a weekend-long mélange of live entertainment, food-centric seminars, and events for every level of foodie from casual snacker to devoted gourmand. Come hungry!

Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience™ FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Events Throughout the Strathmore Campus!

MEET THE TASTEMAKERS

From Jersey barbecue to Liquid Nitrogen ice cream: the Food Truck and Tent Court will offer a taste of absolutely everything, with vendors selling their wares on Saturday. Food is available for purchase, and live music will fill the air around the Backyard Theater stage—everything you need to come and make a day of it!

TALKS AND TASTINGS The “Gathering of Gourmets” takes place at various festival events in spaces throughout the Music Center and Mansion. Come to feast and to feed your intellect, too: learn about everything from donuts to gin; taste the finest pairings of wine and chocolate, and see and sample cooking demonstrations from an exciting array of the area’s best chefs working in multiple cuisines. Pick your weekend pass and you can attend as many or as few events as you like: just be sure and come hungry!

The most exciting celebrity chefs step out of your television and onto the Music Center stage, sharing tasty tales of life on camera, in the kitchen, and all around the world. James Beard Awardwinner, Travel Channel star, and “Bizarre Food” aficionado Andrew Zimmern headlines the Concert Hall to share his globetrotting culinary adventures as well as his penchant for consuming delicacies he finds off the beaten track. Join this frank and funny chef-author-entertainer as he discusses the wide world of food, shares anecdotes from his amazing journeys, and offers his unique perspective on cuisine and life.

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PICK A PASS! VIP Pass Enjoy all events and Premium Section seating for the Music Center headliners, and get perks all day Saturday too! $225

Festival All-Access Pass Savor Orchestra seating for the Music Center headliners, and attend all Saturday events. $150 One-day passes and individual tickets to feature performances are also available. See www.strathmore.org for additional options and complete schedule.

APPETITE: A GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE trademarks, service marks and logos are used with permission of the Count Basie Theater, Inc. Count Basie will be presenting the Appetite festival in Red Bank, NJ with support by Citibank.

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Food for Thought Strathmore News Talks to Andrew Zimmern

“One of the most sorrowful human frailties is that we practice contempt prior to investigation.” ~ Andrew Zimmern

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He’s a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, probably best known as the creator, host, and co-executive producer of a trio of hits on the Travel Channel: Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World, and Bizarre Foods America. This summer Andrew Zimmern takes a break from his globetrotting—and bizarre-food-sampling— to help host Strathmore’s Appetite festival, a celebration of all things food. Zimmern speaks a bit about the bites that mean the most to him.

Strathmore News: In Maryland, Old Bay is king, in New Jersey it’s Taylor ham—what’s your take on regionalized food?

SN: Imagine your most outrageous, fulfilling gastronomic experience, anywhere on the planet?

AZ: Lamumanu Beach, Samoa—my favorite beach in the world. I think it’s fun to forage my own food, so I have a knife and a net and a Hawaiian sling so I can grill reef fish and catch the wild lobster and shrimp that are there. Tropical fruit is hanging from the trees, it’s like a Robinson Crusoe meal.

I’d have a 120-day, dry-aged sirloin from a friend’s farm in Kentucky…cherrystone clams on ice (the one thing they don’t have in the water in Samoa) and my grandmother would rise from the dead and make her roast chicken, the best roast chicken in the world.

Andrew Zimmern: One of the most sorrowful human frailties is that we practice contempt prior to investigation. We have shortened and minimized the number of items we eat to the point where we’ve damaged our food system almost irreparably... it’s awful. We like to pretend we’re more accepting and understanding of foods, but we don’t try them. Turtle soup and scrapple in Pennsylvania; liver mush in North Carolina, hot dish in Minnesota: to people who haven’t seen it, it remains strange, and we’re unwilling to give it a try. That’s why I do the shows I’m doing: to break down those walls.

SN: What is it about food that gets you excited?

SN: Speaking of the shows: what’s your favorite “bizarre” everyday snack?

AZ: I wish we’d start enjoying the people of other countries…we love the food of other countries and my big hope for people is that we use food as a bridge to get to know other cultures, and accept and love their people as readily as we accept and love their food. On the short term: Filipino food is exploding right now; Mexican regional has been hot for a long time and isn’t slowing down—the cuisines of Latin America, especially Peru…the foods that we love—Chinese food and Mexican— we’re going to start to get into the micro-regionalism of those tiered cuisines.

AZ: We’re constantly eating; constantly exposed to great stuff…it becomes overwhelming! But generally speaking? Tiny, fried little birds are among my top three… small birds: baby chicks and ducklings, sparrows—that’s as good as food gets, in my opinion.

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AZ: Everybody always says that math and music are the two great cultural constants. I think food is the third one—I think it’s even more important.

I think that our attachment to food is deep and profound, and I think that it’s the perfect microscope through which to view the atomic particles of our culture and our existence. And I want to keep talking about those things for as long as I can.

SN: Your food truck, AZ Canteen, debuted in ’12; the Appetite festival will feature food trucks.

What’s the next big food trend on the horizon?

What would you like America to embrace?

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S U M M E R F O R KID S

Imagination on Vacation Backyard Theater for Children

PAUL EMERSON

Ana Harmsen in Rhythm of Lanka

Serendib, one of the ancient world’s names of Sri Lanka, is at the heart of our word serendipity— and that’s a great way to describe this exuberant dance concert. Check out all our amazing Backyard Theater for Children offerings!

Backyard Theater for Children THURSDAYS, 9:30 & 11:30AM Mansion Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under Recess Monkey JUNE 26 Mister G: ABC Fiesta JULY 10 Story Pirates JULY 17 Tim and the Space Cadets JULY 24 CityDance: Rhythm of Lanka JULY 31

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ART CAMPS IN THE MANSION

SEATING Blankets, low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome outside only.

No pets, please.

WEATHER We’ll post updates on website, Facebook and Twitter.

Kids Fine Art Camp AUGUST 11–15, 9AM–3PM AUGUST 18–22, 9AM–12PM Full- and half-day sessions for younger artists make it easy to be flexible. For students entering grades 1–6. $375 (Stars $337.50) Full Day $225 (Stars $202.50) Half Day

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DINING Bag lunches are welcome.

Teen Fine Art Camp AUGUST 4–8, 9AM–3PM The perfect arts camp for older kids who want to perfect their technique and express themselves. For students entering grades 7–12. $375 (Stars $337.50)

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BACKYARD THEATER TIPS & INFO PARKING Free parking on a space-available basis in Mansion lot.

Don’t let the laid back, summer-fun vibe fool you: Arts Camps at Strathmore offer serious instruction, with professional arts educators led by painter and collage artist Rosana Azar and additional inspiration by the new class of Strathmore’s prestigious Fine Artists in Residence (read more about them on pages 10-11). With a focus on “Form and Color,” an emphasis on creativity and a respect for imagination and artistry, Arts Camps encourage and stimulate while providing a sound skill set on which young artists can build.

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Rhythm of Lanka is a beautiful rendering of powerful yet elegant Sri Lankan dance. Asanga Domask, founder and artistic director of SerendibDance and a CityDance Resident Artist, says the performance is “going to be amazing!” Travel to Sri Lanka with elaborate costumes, traditional music, and meaningful, mesmerizing dance moves to capture an exciting mélange of everyday village life, Buddhist religious customs, and ceremonial celebrations for the island’s royalty.

GROUPS Bring the gang­— special need patrons welcome. Call (301) 581-5199.

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Summertime Brews AFTERNOON TEAS Seatings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and select Saturdays at 1PM. $24 (Stars $21.60) $28 (Stars $25.20) for Specialty Teas Mansion Reservations Pre-paid, nonrefundable reservations required.

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Take a break from the daily routine and enjoy the unexpected delights of Summer Tea at Strathmore.

Light, elegant fare pairs with uplifting live music to create the perfect afternoon interlude—make a date with someone special!

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John Dassoulas, piano Rosalind Breslow, piano New Orleans Specialty Tea Brian Simms, piano Judith Mostyn White, harp Prince & Princess Teas 10:30AM & 1PM Sue Richards, harp Lily Chang, piano Norm Katz, piano Ellen Tennenbaum, piano Meg Baker, harp & piano Dave Almy, guitar & Cheryl Garhart, vocalist

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Celebrate The Jazz Samba Project at Strathmore by reserving now for the the Brazilian Specialty Tea on June 3!

JUNE 3 Let the breezy-cool sound of Strathmore’s Jazz Samba Project wash over your afternoon and ease you into summer. Pianist Wayne Wilentz blends Brazilian pop and American jazz, and the perfect summer menu gets a zesty South American twist.

JUNE 24 Kick off the season of summer reading with our Strathmore Author’s Tea! Carol Rose Duane performs relaxing music on harp and piano, and local authors will be on hand to chat and sign their books.

New Orleans Tea JULY 8 So the good times didn’t roll in the snow: Junkyard Saints frontman Brian Simms more than makes up for it with a Mardi Gras Tea that puts the flavor of The Big Easy on a tea tray.

Israeli Tea

Prince & Princess Teas

JUNE 10 It’s a memorable day in Israel, and a special day at Strathmore. Celebrate your heritage or just enjoy the food, music, and culture with a tea menu that’s rich in Israeli favorites and a selection of music by flautist Noreen Friedman and guitarist Bob Wysong.

JULY 12 Treat your little ones like royal-tea at our wildly popular Prince & Princess Tea. Dress up, have fun, and listen to fabulous fairy tales at this magical kid-centric tea party. We’ll have two seatings to accommodate everyone; recommended ages are 4 and up.

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S T R AT H M O R E F INE ART

To AIR is Divine

AIR PHOTOS BY JONATHAN TIMMES

Strathmore Fine Artists in Residence, Class of 2014

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Sensuous. Cerebral. Evocative. Classic. Each year Strathmore’s Fine Artists in Residence (Fine AIR) program selects a class of emerging artists with talent, potential and originality, and partners them with mentors carefully chosen from the ranks of successful local art professionals.

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Nguyen Khoi Nguyen

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This year’s Fine AIR class—chukwumaa, Ali Halperin, Ariel Klein, and Nguyen Khoi Nguyen—will be working with mentors John James Anderson, June Linowitz, Eileen Martin, and John Wang. See their work now…for you will certainly be seeing (and hearing about) them later!

Mixed Media Sculptor To place limits on art is not a phrase to be found in the vocabulary of chukwumaa, a visual artist who embellishes the fine arts with performance and sound as well as the new media sculpture for which he is increasingly admired. Determined to explore “individual-versus-group dissonances,” chukwumaa seeks to share his quest to understand and inhabit the concept of “belonging” as it pertains to art and to humanity. Mixing media, manipulating language, rigging reality: chukwumaa puts his own observations of life on display.

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AUGUST 2–24 Free (no reservations required) Free Opening Reception THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 7–9PM

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Mixed Media Artist Go through the looking glass with Ali Halperin, who reflects social, political, and material issues in the mirrors of art. The North Carolina native describes her artistic process as “making black mirrors” through which she can refract her vision and share it with the audience.

Halperin offers a dynamic take on the “social compost” she finds in modern life and its trappings, rendered in graphic glass drawings and photographs that retain their beauty even as they step beyond thought-provoking to challenge and engage.

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IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE! A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books flies June 8!

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Ariel Klein

ALSO IN THE MANSION

Painter Ariel Klein captures the human elements of the figures he paints—the drinkers and dancers, the soldiers and clowns—but he also imbues them with deeper meaning and depth; building drama and history, he creates a visual experience that draws in the viewer with a provocative simplicity. With his keen use of line and color, Klein nods to the masters while making art that is uniquely his own, drawn from his extensive travels abroad, the world outside his studio window, and everywhere in between.

Nguyen Khoi Nguyen Ariel Klein

Multi-Disciplinary Artist Born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Khoi Nguyen is a filmmaker and a musician as well as a studio artist and author. His multi-disciplinary background inspires him to integrate elements of sound, movement, color, and line into every piece of work he creates. At Strathmore, his plan is to focus on a multimedia project that integrates the stories of his family’s experience as Vietnamese-Americans and the dichotomy of individuality and assimilation, using everything from two-dimensional drawings to video projections and original musical compositions.

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Time After Time and 81st Annual Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

Thomas Xenakis is a DC-based artist and a two-time Fulbright scholar who teaches at Georgetown, the Corcoran School, and Marymount University. His quest is “to bring the realms of sacred and secular art together”—and what better way to do this than with gold? Finnish artist Marita Liulia works with many mediums including painting, photography and short film, which are all encompassed by the themes of gold and tranquility. She recently celebrated her 30th anniversary as an artist with Golden Silence, an exhibit at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, DC. With this duo joining forces, you know Strathmore has struck gold—twice!

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Gold Rush JUNE 14–JULY 27 Free (no reservations required) Free Opening Reception THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 7–9PM Free Art Talks SATURDAY, JUNE 28 10:15AM Children (reservations required) 1PM Adults

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Strathmore Fine Art is creating a season of exciting masters and fresh talent— the kind you’ve come to expect and anticipate. Mark your calendars now!

Grace Hartigan, 1922–2008

Gold Rush

Strathmore Artists: What’s On Your Mind?

JANUARY 10–MARCH 1

If the Shoe Fits MARCH 7–MAY 31

Creative Crafts Council JUNE 6–JULY 26

TURN THE PAGE for our exciting 2014–2015 Season Announcement!

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Ignite All Your Senses

There’s even more excitement—new shows added!

Dave Koz, Dec 9

Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Oct 8

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Giada De Laurentiis, August 1

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Performances announced as of May 20, 2014

Appetite: Giada De Laurentiis Appetite: Andrew Zimmern Best of Strathmore Tribute Shows Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Chatham County Line

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Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra California Guitar Trio & Montreal Guitar Trio Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Rupert Boyd, classical guitar

THU 18 Nate Smith and Kinfolk SAT 20 Wanda Sykes

FRI 1 SAT 2 SAT 16 SAT 30

SUN 20 John Hiatt & The Combo and The Robert Cray Band

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Imago Theatre: Frogz, Feb 22

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Jane Monheit, Feb 14

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jan 30

Peabo Bryson, Dec 19

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Dave Koz The Temptations and the Four Tops Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Peabo Bryson: Colors of Christmas Delores King Williams: “I Love Being Here with You” Step Afrika!

Jennifer Koh: Bach and Beyond, Part III Vadim Neselovskyi jazz piano Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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SAT 10 SUN 18 THU 22 THU 29 FRI 30

FRI 6 Savion Glover’s STePz SUN 8 Cyrille Aimee THU 12 Spektral Quartet

Vijay Iyer—RAHDE RAHDE: Rites of Holi Joan Rivers Academy of Ancient Music Bryan Batt: Batt on a Hot Tin Roof Oscar Peñas Guitar Passions Lightwire Theater George Winston piano

THU 6 FRI 7 SAT 8 THU 20 FRI 21 SUN 23 SAT 29 SUN 30

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7 & 9PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 8PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Music Center, 4PM

Mansion, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 4 & 8PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 3PM

Music Center, 3 & 8PM

Music Center, 4PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 8PM

FRI 24 The Oxymorons 25th Anniversary Concert Mansion, Doors 8PM SUN 26 Anthony McGill clarinet and Christopher Shih piano Mansion, 4PM

THU 16 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons FRI 17 David Sedaris THU 23 The Moon and Seven Stars:

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Music Center, 8PM Music Center, 8PM

Miranda Cuckson violin Israeli Chamber Project Lily Neill harp and Vesa Norilo cello Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

THU 9 THU 16 THU 23 SUN 26 SAT 9 Shirley MacLaine THU 25 Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Music Center, 4PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7 & 9PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7 & 9PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 3PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Mansion, 7:30PM

Music Center, 8PM

Music Center, 4PM

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Annapolis Symphony with Simone Dinnerstein The Chieftains Steven Lin piano Caladh Nua Trio con Brio Copenhagen Matt Haimowitz cello: Bach Listening Room

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John Pizzarelli and Jane Monheit Imago Theatre: Frogz Tango Buenos Aires: Song of Eva Per贸n Jenny Lin piano (Alexandra Gardner commission) Tim Whalen Quintet: The Music of Bud Powell

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Oscar Peñas guitar FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014, 7:30PM

This Barcelona-born guitarist and composer creates music that pays homage to American jazz masters—with enticing dashes of flamenco and the rhythms of South America. Discover “a master artist who paints with mood and melody” (AllAboutJazz.com), in performance with his trio—the justly renowned jazz violinist Sarah Caswell and master bassist Moto Fukushima.

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

John Pizzarelli & Jane Monheit SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015, 8PM

Cupid will surely smile on this romantic Valentine’s evening! From the Café Carlyle to Carnegie Hall, nobody swings a love song like guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli, whose performances are “a delight—the arrangements are sharp and witty, the singing deceptively easygoing, and the guitar playing just terrific” (The Guardian). He is joined here by Jane Monheit, a sultry chanteuse with a “flair for setting the emotional thermostat to precisely the temperature that can melt the ice from a cold, cold heart” (Variety).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $48–$78 (Stars $43.20–$70.20)

Tim Whalen Quintet: Music of Bud Powell

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For a sampling of some of DC’s best jazz musicians, this date is a must. The remarkable Tim Whalen Quintet—Whalen on piano, tenor sax and Strathmore AIR alum Elijah Jamal Balbed, guitarist Paul Pieper, bassist Eliot Seppa and drummer Shareef Taher— have developed a fanatical fan base in DC’s jazz clubs. Now they come to Strathmore to celebrate the release of their new CD—itself a celebration of the music of the legendary bebop pianist Bud Powell.

MANSION Tickets $20 (Stars $18)

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015, 7:30PM

WORLD/FOLK Guitar Passions: Sharon Isbin guitar Stanley Jordan jazz guitar Romero Lubambo Brazilian guitar SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014, 4PM

After being snowed out last season, this extraordinary grouping of guitarists is back on the calendar! “The pre-eminent guitarist of our time” (Boston magazine), Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin explores music from across centuries and around the world in this evening with jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan, a player of “jaw-dropping technique and lyrical interpretations” (The Washington Post) and Brazilian master Romero Lubambo, “an absolute wizard,” (Acoustic Guitar magazine).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $29–$70 (Stars $26.10–$63)

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

KEITH MAJOR

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015, 8PM

Since their groundbreaking 1986 performances on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, each year has brought new fame for this vibrant ensemble, whose 2014 album Live: Singing for Peace Around the World won a Grammy Award—the group’s fourth. Share an evening of pure joy that will leave you “in awe of the power and variety of the human voice” (Yorkshire Post).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $28–$69 (Stars $25.20–$62.10) Stanley Jordan

The Chieftains WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2015, 8PM

You can hear the mists and myths of Ireland in the music of this legendary group, whose Grammy-winning recordings have made unofficial Irishmen of fans the world around.

Over the past half-century, they’ve performed for pub crawlers and presidents, winning six Grammys and countless other awards along the way. Start your St. Paddy’s Day celebration early with “that uniquely distinctive Chieftains sound—mellifluous one moment, rip-roaring the next” (BBC)!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35–$78 (Stars $31.50–$70.20)

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Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014, 7:30PM

What a story lies behind the black-tied façade of this fabled orchestra! Founded in 1923 by the great Serbian composer and conductor Stevan Hristic, the Philharmonic has maintained its standing as one of Europe’s best orchestras, through wars and economic downturns, playing with courage and hope even as the bombs fell. Their Strathmore program—part of the orchestra’s first ever US tour—will include works

by Hristic, Verdi, and Tchaikovsky.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15–$55 (Stars $13.50–$49.50)

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra with Simone Dinnerstein piano

LISA MARIE MAZZUCCO

The acclaimed Annapolis Symphony has won the hearts of Maryland’s capital city, and rave reviews for its performances. They are joined at Strathmore by a pianist who leaped to fame with her historic recordings of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, hailed for her “wonderfully expressive interpretation” (NPR) and the “majestic originality of her vision” (The Independent, UK). This not-to-be-missed program includes works by English poet and composer Arthur Bax, Richard Strauss, and Ravel.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $10–$30 (Stars $9–$27)

BILL BLACKSTONE

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2015, 3PM

Miranda Cuckson violin

Israeli Chamber Project

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015, 7:30PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015, 7:30PM

“An artist to be reckoned with” (Gramophone), violinist and violist Miranda Cuckson is at home in a wide range of repertoire, from early eras to the most current creations. Savor a “deeply satisfying” performance (The New York Times) by an artist of “exceptionally adventurous intellect…fascinating for an originality borne out of making the absolute most of any given moment” (Philadelphia Inquirer).

MANSION Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

The artists of this award-winning ensemble are joined by a common passion for music-making and the musical traditions of their native Israel. Acclaimed in performances around the world, they mix music from the standard classical repertoire with music born in and influenced by Israeli culture. In the Mansion, the ICP will perform works

by Beethoven, Brahms, Ravel, and Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim.

Discover an extraordinary group whose artists “think, breathe and play as one…spellbinding” (Time Out New York).

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

Simone Dinnerstein

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HOLIDAY George Winston SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014, 3PM

A favorite of Strathmore audiences, pianist George Winston weaves worlds with his playing: hushed forests blanketed in snow, majestic mountains, sunlit streams. Unique among holiday performances, this concert is Winston’s “ode to the quiet, cold winter that descends upon the northern hemisphere in the twelfth month of the year...subtle keystrokes that sound as if a snowflake touched the piano wire...gentle and honest, along with being damn beautiful” (Houston Press).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $28–$58 (Stars $25.20–$52.20)

The Temptations and The Four Tops FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014, 8PM

Have a merry Motown Christmas! Savor musical memories from the soul supergroups that gave the world such iconic hits as “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” and get your holiday groove on as the Temps and Tops lend their trademark harmonies and signature moves to your holiday favorites.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $40–$125 (Stars $36–$112.50)

The Four Tops

The Temptations

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour

Peabo Bryson: The Colors of Christmas

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014, 8PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014, 8PM

Grammy-winning saxophonist Dave Koz returns with his high-energy holiday tour, which celebrates its 17th anniversary this year. The 2014 lineup includes R&B and gospel star Jonathan Butler, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, known for such Top 10 hits as “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind,” and Soul Train award winner, Maysa. Enjoy fresh takes on holiday classics in this “mustsee show” and believe: “There really is a Santa Koz” (Examiner.com)!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $38–$85 (Stars $34.20–$76.50)

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The stars shine in this soulful celebration! Silken-voiced, Grammy Award-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson is joined

by Tony Award winning singer Jennifer Holliday, pop diva Taylor Dayne, and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard for an unforgettable evening of pop hits and Christmas favorites.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $35–$100 (Stars $31.50–$90)

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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! Lightwire Theater SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 3 & 8PM

STEPHEN CHARLES NICHOLSON

Discovered by audiences numbering in the millions in their breakout performances on America’s Got Talent, Lightwire Theater creates worlds of endless possibilities with costumes made of light. Journey to a strange and fascinating place where birds grow 16 feet tall, cats battle with light sabers, and an unlikely hero emerges from the darkness. Gather kids and cousins, family and friends for a show that gives “the ancient art of full-body puppetry a magical, luminous update” (New York Post).

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25–$42 (Stars $22.50–$37.80)

Imago Theatre: Frogz SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015, 4PM

The spellbinding Imago Theatre thrilled Strathmore audiences in 2011 with the “Felliniesque mayhem” (Variety) of its brilliant physical comedy and stunning stagecraft. The company returns with its best-known show, Frogz— a double hit on Broadway in two smash engagements at the New Victory Theatre. Enjoy “familyfriendly entertainment” that’s “lively, inventive, mysterious, thrilling, truly goofy fun” (Boston Globe)!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25–$38 (Stars $22.50–$34.20)

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When you become a Strathmore Star, you automatically receive premier benefits including: • Exclusive Pre-Sales every time new Strathmore-presented performances* are announced • 10% Discount on • All tickets to Strathmore-presented performances* • All Strathmore Education Classes and Workshops* • Strathmore Afternoon Tea • Gift Shop Merchandise • Food in the Prelude Café • Free Ticket Exchange • Advance Copy of Strathmore News • Special Invitations to Art Openings in the Mansion • VIP Parking Pass for Free Summer Outdoor Concerts And your Stars gift of $65 ($50 in the first year) or more supports great performances and community outreach programs at Strathmore. There are even more benefits as your Strathmore Stars gift increases!

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SUMMER CALENDAR JUNE 2014 SAT, JUN 7, 10AM–1:30PM

Symposium: Jazz Samba Legacy

Take part in this fascinating in-depth look at the explosive impact of bossa nova on the American music scene—past, present and future. See website for complete schedule.

MANSION Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

Curated by Georgina Javor and Ken Avis Funded in part by an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and by members of the Strathmore Jazz Society.

Official Media Sponsor: WAMU 88.5

FRI, MAY 30, 7:30PM

Quiet Nights: Ron Kearns Quartet with special guest Michael Thomas

Jazz saxophonist Ron Kearns and his Quartet— Paul Wingo (guitar), Kent Miller (bass), Mark Prince (drums) and special guest Michael A. Thomas (trumpet/flugelhorn)— celebrate the half-century of Brazilian jazz that has enraptured American jazz listeners.

MANSION Tickets $28 (Stars $25.20)

MAY 31–JUN 15

Exhibit: Bringing Bossa Nova to the United States

This multimedia exhibit includes photographs, concert programs, awards as well as unique interviews of prominent artists such as João Gilberto, Leny Andrade, Sergio Mendes and Dorival Caymmi— providing a glimpse into Brazilian music of this period and its explosive impact on the American jazz scene.

Curated by Judith A. Korey of the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, University of the District of Columbia and by Michael Fitzgerald, electronic service librarian and jazz researcher/author, assisted by Rachel Elwell, media technician and Serdar Sirtanadolu, exhibit designer.

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SAT, JUN 7, 1:30–5:30PM

MON, JUN 2, 7PM

Film: Bossa Nova–The Brazilian Music that Charmed the World

Don’t miss this world premiere documentary by Bret Primack and Ken Avis that explores the roots of bossa nova and the pivotal role of DC musicians in taking the Brazilian bossa rhythm mainstream. The film features exclusive performance, recording and interview footage with musicians from the original Jazz Samba recording plus rare archive footage of the era.

MANSION Tickets $12 (Stars $10.80)

THU, JUN 5, 7:30 & 9:30PM

Romero Lubambo, Duduka da Fonseca and Friends

Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo and Grammy-nominated drummer Duduka da Fonseca have played with the best—tonight they add with them Chuck Redd, a member of the Charlie Byrd Trio.

MANSION Tickets $35 (Stars $31.50)

Authentic Brazilian Jazz Styles

Strathmore joins forces with the Maryland Summer Jazz Camp & Festival. For more information and tickets visit www.indepthjazz.com or (410) 295-6691.

OFF CAMPUS

SUN, JUN 8, 12–5PM

Discover Strathmore— Sounds of Brazil

Free music and dance performances, workshops, artistic demonstrations and hands-on art activities!

Celebrate the music of Brazil, highlighted by a re-creation of the original Jazz Samba album from start to finish. With new arrangements and added orchestrations for choir, the concert will feature Veronneau and special guest Hendrik Meurkens.

Sponsored by Dede and Marvin Lang.

Media Partner: Washington Parent magazine.

MUSIC CENTER & MANSION Free (no tickets required)

A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books

Comic books have mesmerized our culture since the first appearance of Superman in 1938. Follow the trail from storyboards to finished works of art as Strathmore examines this cultural phenomenon.

MANSION Free (no tickets required)

SUN, JUN 1, 12–6PM

CENTRO ESPANOL DE WASHINGTON DC

Feria de Sevilla

This free flamenco festival will make you feel like you’re at the fairgrounds of Seville, tasting a variety of Spanish tapas, listening to live flamenco beats, and watching the intricate foot and arm work of passionate flamenco dancers.

CAMPUS-WIDE Free (no tickets required)

TUE, JUN 3, 7:30PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Strathmore Children’s Chorus Spring Concert The Strathmore Children’s Chorus, 200 of the area’s most talented and hardest-working young singers, will be showcased in a concert with the Maryland State Boychoir and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

WED, JUN 4, 7:30PM WED, JUN 18, 7:30PM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

FRI, JUN 6, 8PM

Amadou Kouyate, kora & percussion

Sergio Mendes Eliane Elias opens

Grammy winner Sergio Mendes, one of the original ambassadors of the bossa nova movement to the United States, performs with jazz pianist, arranger, vocalist and songwriter Eliane Elias, whose critically-acclaimed 2008 record Bossa Nova Stories celebrated the 50th anniversary of the genre.

Extra! Join a pre-concert lecture titled “Intro to Bossa Nova,” a fun dive into the growth of Brazilian music from the 1960s in Education Room 402 at 6:30PM. MUSIC CENTER Tickets $30-$69 (Stars $27-$62.10)

JUNE–AUGUST 2014

THROUGH SUN, JUN 8

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Amadou Kouyate is an avid professional kora player and is also proficient in other traditional West African instruments such as kutiro, sabar, djembe, balafon, krin, and tama. As heir to the Kouyate legacy, Amadou’s life revolves around the oral tradition of transmitting and safeguarding the history of his clan through music and the arts.

MANSION Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

Smokey Robinson

Living legend, Grammy Award winner Smokey Robinson comes to the Music Center for the first time for one night only. Smokey Robinson is one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of popular music, logging an incredible 37 Top 40 hits in his career. Smokey Robinson, live, doing all of his greatest hits, “The Tracks of My Tears,” “The Tears of a Clown” and many, many more.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $69-$128

THU, JUN 5, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Evermay Chamber Ensemble

Co-Presented with S&R Foundation The all-star ensemble from Evermay Mansion makes a rare foray to the Music Center for an evening with a distinguished roster of top soloists from around the world.

Tickets $25 (Stars $22.50)

SAT, JUN 7, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Beethoven’s Ninth

Marin Alsop, conductor Nicole Cabell, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano (BSO debut) Dimitri Pittas, tenor (BSO debut) James Morris, bass-baritone Baltimore Choral Arts Society Peabody Children’s Chorus JOHN ADAMS: On the Transmigration of Souls BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 “Choral” Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7PM in the Education Center, Room 309.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

FRI, JUN 13, 11AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Historic Home Tour

Take a guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

FRI, JUN 13, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

John Prine

John Prine’s beautiful songs including “Sound of the Speed of Loneliness” and “Paradise” have been recorded by artists like Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson—and the country-folk singer-songwriter is a celebrated recording artist in his own right.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $45-$65 (Stars $40.50-$58.50)

SAT, JUN 14, 7PM

TUE, JUN 17, 8PM

THU, JUN 26, 9:30 & 11:30AM

LEVINE MUSIC

MAESTRO ARTIST MANAGEMENT

BACKYARD THEATER

Facilitated by guitar instructors, this event is an opportunity for instrumentalists of all skill levels to deepen their appreciation for and knowledge of blues music through a class and jam format.

EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 309 Free for Levine students ($5 at door for non-Levine)

HAYDN: Piano Sonata in E-flat Major SCHUMANN: Carnaval RACHMANINOFF: Prelude in G Minor, Prelude in G-sharp Minor TCHAIKOVSKY: Dumka in C Minor, Meditation RACHMANINOFF: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor Hailed “as the successor to Russian keyboard lions like Evgeny Kissin, Arcadi Volodos, and…

Vladimir Horowitz” (The New York Times), Denis Matsuev has been establishing himself as one of the most soughtafter pianists of his generation. Ever since his triumphant victory at the 1998 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, he has been winning acclaim from critics and audiences alike for his combination of stunning virtuosity and clear artistic identity.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $47-$75

Kindie rock comes to Strathmore, with the nationally acclaimed trio of teachers known as Recess Monkey!

This is a high energy musical that kids will love and parents will enjoy.

Recess Monkey brings families together for an exciting concert and leaves them laughing, singing and dancing with joy.

BACKYARD STAGE Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

Blues Jam

SAT, JUN 14–SUN, JUL 27

STRATHMORE FINE ART

Gold Rush

In this shining tribute, DC-based artist and Fulbright scholar Thomas Xanakis utilizes media from the Byzantine era and Eastern Orthodox inspiration to create bold, beautiful works that shimmer, shine and inspire. Read more about the exhibit on page 11. Jennifer Barlow is featured in the Invitational Gallery, June 21–July 27. Come to the free Opening Reception on Thursday, June 26 from 7–9PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

SAT, JUN 14, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Casablanca: Music and Movie

Emil de Cou, conductor Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, this classic film brings hope and heartache to the big screen while the orchestra performs Max Steiner’s famous soundtrack.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $31–$94

THU, JUN 19, 11AM

DC FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS

Sara Jones jazz and Jessica Stecklein opera

Experience a diverse combined program of standards by jazz singer Sara Jones, winner of the 2004 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition, and opera by lyric coloratura soprano Jessica Stecklein, previously a Washington National Opera Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist and Los Angeles Opera Resident Artist.

MANSION Free

LEVINE MUSIC

Children & Youth Concert

The young talents of CityDance will showcase the techniques they have mastered throughout the year on the mainstage at Strathmore for an exciting afternoon of dance!

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $20

MON, JUN 16, 7:30PM

CITYDANCE

Summer Semester & Camps Begin

Join Levine for a summer of music, dance and art at the Music and Arts Day Camp. Levine also hosts Specialty Programs in guitar, saxophone, rock and jazz. For details visit www.levinemusic.org/summer or call (301) 897-5100.

EDUCATION CENTER

WED, JUN 25, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

High-level Conservatory dancers will perform original choreography and showcase their diverse range of technique.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $20

Ben Sollee

Kentucky-born Ben Sollee takes the cello where you never thought it could go: into bluegrass and folk, blues and jazz; into movie soundtracks and ballet scores; into quiet moments and big splashes of sound. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

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SAT, JUN 28, 10:15AM

STRATHMORE EDUCATON

Children’s Talk & Tour

Bring the kids ages 5 and up to the Mansion for a special tour of the Gold Rush exhibit, which includes a fun activity geared to learning more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (reservations required)

SAT, JUN 28, 11AM

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Education Workshop with Amadou Kouyate: Music of the Manding

Join in this fascinating introduction to Manding culture and music through the djembe orchestra, a family of percussion instruments of West Africa and arguably the most popular hand drum in the world.

MANSION Free (tickets required)

SAT, JUN 28, 1PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATON

Art Talk

MON, JUN 23

SUN, JUN 15, 1PM

CITYDANCE

Conservatory Dancers in Concert

Denis Matsuev piano

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WED, JUN 4, 7:30PM

UPFRONT PRODUCTIONS & CD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Take a fascinating stroll with friends through the new exhibit, Gold Rush, and learn more about the art on display.

MANSION Free (no reservations required)

SUN, JUN 29, 4PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Best of Serenade!

Co-Presented by Classical Movements

Enjoy The Best of Serenade! Choirs from all around the United States, and from as far afield as well the Czech Republic, The Netherlands, and Zimbabwe, come together in the DC area for a series of free concerts, and Strathmore will be their final stop. This exhilarating concert is a can’t-miss event for anyone who loves the sweet harmonic sounds of the world’s finest choral ensembles.

MUSIC CENTER Free, line forms at 3PM

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THU, JUL 10, 8PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

Jonathan Carney, leader and violin Nola Richardson, soprano Igor Yuzefovich, violin Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello Andrew Balio, trumpet J.S. BACH: Cantata CORELLI: Concerto grosso in G minor SCARLATTI: “Su le sponde del Tebro” J.S. BACH: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor Beat the summer heat and stay indoors for a program of Baroque favorites including J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins and Corelli’s Concerto Grosso, featuring the BSO’s own soloists.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$45

This Cuban Son band—one of the island’s most renowned—traces its roots back to the 1940s, with traditional sound elements from guaracha to mambo to charanga and beyond. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

All-Baroque

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Music and Fun: Summer 2014 at Levine Music and Arts Day Camp Session I: June 23–July 11 Session II: July 14–August 1 Ages 3 1/2 to 12 Jazz Camp, Combos & Jams Introduction to jazz basics and repertoire with opportunities to perform in coached environment.

August 11–27; All Ages Saxophone at Strathmore A week of chamber music, individual instruction, and ensembles.

August 4–8; Ages 11–18

Suzuki Summer Sampler Explore introductions to the flute, guitar, violin, viola, cello and piano.

July 21–25; Ages 3 1/2–10 Beginning & Blues Guitar Learn and build skills in guitar performance and blues jamming July 10–31; Adults Voice Workshops Become the master of your own voice through vocal workshops with Levine faculty.

July 10–August 14; Ages 14–Adults

Songwriting & Rock Band Learn to write your own music, and rock out while exploring rock n’ roll music.

July 15–31; Ages 10–18

WED, JUL 16, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

The Barefoot Movement

You don’t have to be barefoot to listen to the Barefoot Movement— you just have to love original and traditional folk music, played on fiddle, guitar, mandolin and upright bass with sweet, soaring harmonies.

Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

THU, JUL 17, 9:30 & 11:30AM

BACKYARD THEATER Private lessons for Fall Semester begin September 2, 2014.

To learn more: (301) 897-5100 or www.levinemusic.org WED, JUL 9, 7PM

JULY

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

Martha Redbone Roots Project

TUE, JUL 1, 7PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Portfolio Reviews

Join Strathmore fine arts curator Harriet Lesser and June Linowitz, independent curator and founder of ArtSeen, Inc., for a unique opportunity to have your portfolio evaluated, critiqued, and improved for future success.

MANSION Tickets $18 (Stars $16.20), free for Strathmore Artists

Mister G: ABC Fiesta

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT Call it Middle-Eastern soul. Elegant Ester combines African and Jewish traditions into an unforgettable sound. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

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THU, JUL 10, 9:30 & 11:30AM

BACKYARD THEATER

WED, JUL 2, 7PM

Ester Rada

Martha Redbone brings the musical traditions of her native Appalachia, combines them with blues and soul, and creates a sound bringing together Native American chanting, African American rhythms, and the poetry of Blake. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

The Washington Post calls him the “Kidfriendly, bilingual rockstar,” but Mister G (aka Ben Gundersheimer) sees himself as a rocker and a writer who performs specifically for kids—and focuses on language and literacy through his songs in Spanish and English.

BACKYARD STAGE Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

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WED, JUL 23, 7PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Story Pirates

Story Pirates help kids find their voice, adding energy and excitement to the art of writing and performing. Great for all ages— elementary school kids and older summer campers, too—Story Pirates have some famous fans (like Jon Stewart and Conan O’Brien) who love the way they get kids excited about the written word.

BACKYARD STAGE Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

SUN, JUL 20, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

John Hiatt & The Combo and The Robert Cray Band

The brilliant pairing of Robert Cray and John Hiatt brings two giants together: five-time Grammy winner Cray, the legendary link between the past and the future of the blues, and Hiatt, the seasoned all-American rocker who brings the singer-songwriter’s art to new heights. Together they put on a searing, soulful show that covers every base and brings the audience to their feet.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $32-$68 (Stars $28.80-$61.20)

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Conjunto Chappottín

THU, JUL 24, 9:30 & 11:30AM

BACKYARD THEATER

Tim and the Space Cadets

Tim Kubart and Matt Puckett think kids should turn off their screens and get outside and play. Join Tim—host of the national kids TV show, Sunny Side Up, on the Sprout Network— and his pals for an exciting show filled with music that, as Tim himself puts it, “isn’t music for kids, it’s music about being a kid.”

BACKYARD STAGE Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

THU, JUL 24, 8PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

All-Beethoven

Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor Andrew Staupe, piano BEETHOVEN: Overture to Fidelio BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Experience the beauty of Beethoven in this program filled with some of his beloved classics. The festive Fidelio Overture opens the evening, and no Beethoven symphony better captures the summer’s charms than his ode to nature, the “Pastoral.”

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $25-$45

WED, JUL 30, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

The Chuck Brown All Star Go-Go Band

He was the Godfather of Go-Go— and now the late Chuck Brown’s legacy lives on in the music of his All Stars. Enjoy a dance party like it was meant to be, outside under the stars. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

WED, AUG 6, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

Take an exotic journey this summer to the beautiful, mysterious land of Sri Lanka. CityDance presents Serendib Dance, a fresh new company preserving an ancient tradition with a collection of traditional and folk dances called Rhythm of Lanka. Read more about this performance on page 8.

BACKYARD STAGE Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

Love the legends? So does Cathy Ponton King. The DC native has a passion for jazzy, bluesy rock. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

CityDance: Rhythm of Lanka

AUGUST FRI, AUG 1–SAT, AUG 2

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience™

Don’t miss out this delicious 2-day extravaganza that brings together the very best in cuisine at Strathmore. World-class chefs, including Travel Channel star Andrew Zimmern and Food Network diva Giada De Laurentiis will be on hand to share their expertise.

Savor both classic and avant guarde gourmet from the best locally-based food trucks. Sample from the “Gathering of Gourmets” at talks and tastings held in both the Music Center and Mansion. To learn more about the festival, see pages 6–7.

MUSIC CENTER & MANSION VIP Passes $225 Festival All-Access Passes $150

SAT, AUG 2–SUN, AUG 24

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Fine Artists in Residence 2014

The current Fine Artists in Residence have collected their results in an eye-popping exhibit showing off a fresh, exciting level of exuberance, talent and growing maturity. Read more about the artists on pages 10–11. Blooming Brightly: Works by Alison Menke and Jennifer Brewer Stone is featured in the Invitational Gallery. Come to the free Opening Reception on Thursday, August 7 from 7–9PM. MANSION Free (no tickets required)

MON, AUG 4–FRI, AUG 8, 9AM–3PM

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Teen Fine Art Camp

Here, teens can improve their favorite techniques and build their skills with new ones.

MANSION For students entering grades 7–12 Tuition $375 (Stars $337.50)

Cathy Ponton King

National Philharmonic’s 2014–2015 Season Celebrates 10th Anniversary at the Music Center at Strathmore!

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THU, JUL 31, 9:30 & 11:30AM

BACKYARD THEATER

SAT, AUG 9–WED, AUG 13, 9AM–9PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Uke and Guitar Summit

Join the Strum Circle! Uke and Guitar Summit is a week-long musical camp that celebrates the wonderful versatility of the ukulele.

It’s a place where beginners and novices can learn various styles from old-time to Hawaiian to rockabilly and more from the area’s top uke musicians. Classes, concerts, and jam sessions—uke-tastic!.

MANSION Early Bird Special through July 2!

Tuition $340 (Stars $306.00)

MON, AUG 11–FRI, AUG 15, 9AM–3PM

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Kids Fine Art Camp

A full day of fun, learning and creativity, Strathmore’s Fine Art Camp immerses kids in the world of art and imagination. They’ll get comfortable with different media, learn new techniques, and channel their imagination into works of art to treasure.

MANSION For students entering grades 1-6 Tuition $375 (Stars $337.50)

Chee-Yun

This season, the National Philharmonic celebrates its 10th anniversary at the beautiful Music Center at Strathmore!

The February celebration weekend begins with the annual all-Chopin recital by pianist Brain Ganz and concludes with a reprise of the Philharmonic’s inaugural Strathmore concert from 2005, which featured Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9 and Andreas Makris’ Strathmore Overture.

During the season, the Philharmonic welcomes many wonderful soloists including superstar Chee-Yun performing the Sibelius Concerto for Violin; premiere cellist Zuill Bailey playing Haydn’s elegant Cello Concerto No. 2; and the 2009 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang, performing the “Mount Everest” of piano concertos—the Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3.

We offer a Flexible Custom Series, which allows you to compose your own subscription. Pick four or more concerts and receive substantial discounts! Young people age 7–17 can attend all National Philharmonic concerts for free.

Parking is complimentary. For more information, please visit nationalphiharmonic.org or call (301) 581-5100.

WED, AUG 13, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

UkeFest 2014

Join ukulele superstars like Stu Fuchs, Casey MacGill, Victoria Vox, Maureen Andary, Bruce Hutton, Strathmore favorites Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer—plus an audience of uke enthusiasts who are encouraged to join the band.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

SAT, AUG 16, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Best of Strathmore Tribute Shows

Co-Presented with Bandhouse Gigs DC’s top local artists pay homage to the superstars of seventies rock in a hotly anticipated concert produced

by Bandhouse Gigs. Join Strathmore favorites Julia Nixon, Jon Carroll, and more at this tribute to Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and the Band.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $15-$29 (Stars $13.50-$26.10)

MON, AUG 18–FRI, AUG 22, 9AM–12PM

STRATHMORE EDUCATION

Kids Fine Art Camp

Self-expression, creativity and a super selection of media in which to create: Strathmore’s Fine Art Camp is a great way to introduce and reinforce the basics of the artistic process. Kids get the best of both worlds: learning and fun—and our convenient half-day time frame leaves plenty of time for other summer activities.

MANSION For students entering grades 1-6 Tuition $225 (Stars $202.50)

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WED, AUG 20, 7PM

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

DakhaBrakha

This Ukrainian folk quartet is taking traditional music to the younger generation and the music community worldwide. Read more about the entire Free Summer Outdoor Concert series on pages 4–5.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO Free (no tickets required)

SAT, AUG 30, 8PM

STRATHMORE PRESENTS

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Chatham County Line

The iconic band that gave us hits like “Mr. Bojangles,” albums like Will the Circle Be Unbroken and decades of genre-defining music features Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter and John McEuen.

MUSIC CENTER Tickets $38-$58 (Stars $34.20-$52.20)

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Evermay Chamber Ensemble

Birth of Bossa: The Brazilian Music that Charmed the World

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BSO—Beethoven’s Ninth JUN 7

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BSO—Casablanca: Music and Movie JUN 14

Recess Monkey JUN 26

Denis Matsuev, piano JUN 17

Children’s Talk & Tour: Gold Rush JUN 28

Sara Jones, jazz & Jessica Stecklein, opera JUN 19

Mister G: ABC Fiesta JUL 10

BSO—Baroque Program JUL 10

Story Pirates JUL 17

BSO—Beethoven Program

Tim and the Space Cadets JUL 24 CityDance—Rhythm of Lanka JUL 31

Teen Fine Art Camp AUG 4–8 Full Day Fine Art Camp AUG 11–15

Half Day Fine Art Camp AUG 18–22

CHORAL Strathmore Children’s Chorus JUN 3

Best of Serenade! JUN 29

JUN 2

BSO—Casablanca: Music and Movie JUN 14

Smokey Robinson JUN 4 John Prine JUN 13 Martha Redbone JUL 9 The Barefoot Movement JUL 16

FINE ART A Shared Universe: The Art of Comic Books THROUGH JUN 8 Bringing Bossa to the United States MAY 31–JUN 15

John Hiatt & The Combo and The Robert Cray Band JUL 20 Cathy Ponton King AUG 6 UkeFest 2014 AUG 13

Gold Rush JUN 14–JUL 27

Best of Strathmore Tribute Shows AUG 16

DANCE

Art Talks & Tours: Gold Rush

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band AUG 30

CityDance—Children & Youth Concert JUN 15

Portfolio Reviews JUL 1

JUL 24

CityDance—Conservatory Dancers in Concert JUN 16

JUN 28

Fine Artists in Residence 2014 AUG 2–24

JUL 31

JAZZ / GO-GO Quiet Nights: Ron Kearns Quartet MAY 30

EDUCATION Jazz Samba Legacy Symposium JUN 7

Authentic Brazilian Jazz Styles Historic Home Tour JUN 13 Levine—Blues Jam JUN 14 Levine—Summer Semester & Camps Begin JUN 23 Workshop with Amadou Kouyate JUN 28

SPEAKER Giada De Laurentiis AUG 1 Andrew Zimmern AUG 2

CityDance—Rhythm of Lanka

JUN 7

SPECIAL EVENT Jazz Samba Project MAY 30-JUN 15

Romero Lubambo, Duduka da Fonseca and Friends JUN 5

Feria de Sevilla JUN 1

Sergio Mendes, Eliane Elias opens JUN 6

Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience™ AUG 1–2

Sara Jones, jazz & Jessica Stecklein, opera JUN 19 Ben Sollee JUN 25 The Chuck Brown All Star Go-Go Band JUL 30

Discover Strathmore JUN 8

WORLD Feria de Sevilla JUN 1 Amadou Kouyate JUN 4 & 18 Ester Rada JUL 2

Art Talk: Gold Rush JUN 28

Conjunto Chappottín JUL 23

Portfolio Reviews JUL 1

DakhaBrakha AUG 20

Uke and Guitar Summit AUG 9–13

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See pages 4 and 5 for the incredible 2014 lineup— you won’t want to miss a single night!

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GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

ORDER NOW! www.strathmore.org (301) 581-5100 TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD Complimentary 15-minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10AM–5PM.

Web: www.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

GROUP TICKETS (301) 581-5199

STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchairaccessible seating. The Mansion at Strathmore is wheelchair accessible.

Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385 Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

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 WPAS performances is 5; for BSO performances it is 6.

TOURS Free, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am–2pm.

Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more, call (301) 581-5102.

Accommodations subject to availability; please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance.

Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.

DIRECTIONS Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

HOURS OF OPERATION SUMMER TICKET OFFICE As of June 9: Monday–Friday: 10AM–5PM Also open 60 minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

PRELUDE CAFÉ Monday–Saturday 11AM–3PM Performances: 2 hours prior to performance start time.

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 valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

For non-performance 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 is required Monday–Friday.

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

For complete driving, Metro, bus and parking information, visit Strathmore’s website at www.strathmore.org and click on the “Plan Your Visit” link.

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10AM–4PM Wednesday: 10AM–9PM Closed Mondays

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

SCHEDULED SUMMER CLOSINGS JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2014 • The Mansion will be closed Sunday, June 22.

• The Strathmore Campus will be closed Friday, July 4. The Music Center will also be closed Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6.

• The Mansion will be closed Monday, August 25 through Sunday, August 31.

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Strathmore Goes Southern…Hemisphere!

Discover Strathmore leaps into a new summer time slot with a sultry celebration of the art, music and magic of Brazil. It’s a fabulous free festival that captures the heart and soul of the world’s fifth largest country, known for its beauty, bio-diversity, and bossa nova beat.

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The Jazz Samba Project is funded in part by an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and by members of the Strathmore Jazz Society.

Official Media Sponsor: WAMU 88.5

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Enjoy free music and dance performances, hands-on activities, workshops and fine arts demonstrations all over the Strathmore campus, with a live re-creation of the original Jazz Samba album at the center of it all.