Strathmore Summer Newsletter 2015

SUMMER

STRATHMORE NEWS

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MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATES SINATRA’S CENTENNIAL Page 15

2015-2016 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT New Shows On Sale June 10 Stars are buying tickets now!

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STAY COOL, GET CLOSE Summer Memories Made Here Page 3

UKE CAN’T TOP THIS

Strathmore’s Uke & Guitar Summit is a Summer Phenomenon Page 6

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

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IN THIS ISSUE

Summer in the Music Center Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Backyard Theater for Children 7th Annual Uke & Guitar Summit Art Camp Summer 2015 Visual Arts: Current Exhibits Visual Arts: Fine Artists in Residence 2015–2016 Season Announcement Artist Spotlight: Michael Feinstein Summer Calendar Summer Calendar by Genre Afternoon Tea Schedule General Information

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COVER PHOTO: Michael Feinstein INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Natalie Cole; Uke Fest by Jim Saah, Eileen Martin, Celestron; Afternoon Tea at Strathmore

Save the Date

STRATHMORE CABARET 2015

AN EVENING IN PARIS: UNE NUIT DU JAZZ AMP BY STRATHMORE PIKE & ROSE

Sat, Oct 17, 7pm

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Think of it as Paris on the Pike—an occasion that calls to mind a little boîte in Saint-Germain or the Quartier Latin, where Miles Davis or Dizzy Gillespie might have held court. And standing in for Billie, Byrd, and Baker will be Strathmore’s very own Artists in Residence. C’est si bon!

Proceeds from Strathmore Cabaret benefit Strathmore’s service to the local artist community through innovative and engaging professional development programs.

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Dale S. Rosenthal Chair Robert G. Brewer, Jr. Vice Chair William R. Ford Treasurer Carolyn P. Leonard Secretary 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

SUMMER SIZZLES

Tickets for the following concerts in the Music Center are on sale now.

Plan your summer concert calendar today!

STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS MY SOUL SINGS!

BLUES ALLEY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Dr. Rollo Dilworth, guest conductor & composer with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras and Children of the Gospel Choir, a program of Washington Performing Arts

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL, ANGELA WINBUSH, & CHELSEY GREEN

FEATURING:

Co-presented by Blues Alley

Wed, June 10, 7:30pm

Sat, July 18, 8pm

Strathmore Children’s Chorus stars in this compelling concert exploring the American spiritual.

The iconic Georgetown jazz club celebrates golden anniversary of presenting the best in neo soul, jazz, and blues.

LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY, JR. WITH SPECIAL GUEST

GLENN LEONARD OF THE TEMPTATIONS Sat, June 20, 8pm America’s Got Talent winner stuns audiences with all time classics from the Great American Songbook.

BEST OF SERENADE! Co-presented by Classical Movements

BOZ SCAGGS Tue, Aug 4, 8pm The master of blue-eyed soul shaped the sound of the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond with his cool, fresh, jazzy sound. Relive the hits like “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle” plus songs from Scaggs’s spellbinding new album, A Fool to Care.

MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Sun, June 28, 4pm

THIS IS M.E. SOLO

A showcase of the best choirs from around the world featuring ensembles from Zimbabwe, Slovakia, and Cuba.

Wed, Aug 26, 8pm

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Sat, July 11, 8pm

Academy and Grammy Award-winner performs songs from her new album, This is M.E., plus hits “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One,” “I Want To Come Over,” and more.

Pros from Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance bring dazzling dances like the samba, waltz, foxtrot, and jive to the stage.

L–R: Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., Chelsey Green, Boz Scaggs, Melissa Etheridge

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GIGS & A BLANKET Free Outdoor Concerts at Strathmore Rock!

Make your memories marvelous. Soak your summer in sound and good old-fashioned social networking through listening, lingering, and loving the music you hear.

There is something special about summer outdoor concerts at Strathmore. Now in its 31st year, it is a local tradition.

There’s that sense of community that brings music lovers together—clusters of families and neighbors, first- and double-daters, kids of all ages.

Sit down, relax, and join us. Be part of the magic and music at Strathmore.

Media Sponsor

Wednesdays, July 1—August 19, 7pm SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT TIPS

PARKING $5.10 in Metro garage, payable with credit or SmarTrip card.

Free parking on a space-available basis until 7pm for Strathmore Stars and Circles members with VIP passes and for vehicles with disability tags.

DINING Summer favorites available for purchase.

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

THE SHOW GOES ON! In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved inside the Music Center. Visit www.strathmore.org or follow Strathmore on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information.

from top: Ten Strings and a Goatskin, Las Cafeteras by Piero F. Giunti, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen by Joe Shymanski, Cheick Hamala Diabate, The Railsplitters

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TEN STRINGS AND A GOATSKIN

FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN

July 1

July 29

Canadian folk fusion trio mixes high-energy Acadian, French, Irish, and Maritime traditions.

Grammy nominees blend classic bluegrass techniques, compelling new textures, and original sounds.

LAS CAFETERAS

CHEICK HAMALA DIABATE

July 8 Lyrical urban stories, AfroMexican rhythms, traditional Spanish zapateado, and AfroCaribbean grooves.

TEAM FAMILIAR

Aug 5 Celebrate Africa with the joyously rhythmic world music and dance of griot-musician Cheick Hamala Diabate.

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THE RAILSPLITTERS

Get ready for the soulful, sexy go-go party of the summer with DC native and go-go legend Donnell Floyd and Team Familiar.

Aug 12 Enjoy bluegrass and beyond with this harmony-happy, genre-bending, contemporary bluegrass-roots quintet.

NO BS! BRASS BAND

UKE FEST

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Aug 19 Sunshine strumming with Jeff Peterson, Del Rey, James Hill & Anne Janelle, and Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer.

New Orleans spirit and East Coast funk collide into a parade of musical fun.

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NOT IN OUR BACKYARD!

SAME OLD SUMMER?

What could be cooler than a summer filled with memory-making musical moments, made especially for the little people in your life? Strathmore’s Backyard Theater for Children offers families the opportunity to lean in to laughter, leisure, and love. We offer a summertime adventure that’s easy to fit into the busiest schedules.

Thursdays, July 9–30, 9:30 & 11:30am OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE TICKETS $8 (STARS $7.20), FREE FOR AGES 2 AND UNDER

SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO July 9 Family-friendly funk, hip-hop that lets kids bop, rhymes and riffs that encourage movement and creativity. The Grammy-nominated Skidoo Crew gets kids on their feet with an exciting new beat!

CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER’S MUSIC PARTY! July 16 Grammy-winning duo gets everybody moving with silly songs no one can resist. Shake, shimmy, and sing along at this high-energy celebration of families and the good times they share.

BACKYARD THEATER TIPS

PARKING Free parking on a space-available basis in the Mansion parking lot.

DINING Bag lunches are welcome!

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

No pets, please.

THE SHOW GOES ON!

PLAY DATE July 23 Make a play date with adventure! Greg Attonito, best known as the front man of punk band Bouncing Souls, and his wife Shanti Wintergate bring a wildly inventive spirit to their concerts.

DAVID GONZALEZ’S AESOP BOPS! July 30 Theater, music, and multimedia meet in Aesop Bops as musician, poet, actor, writer, and storyteller extraordinaire David Gonzalez presents classic tales from the Greek fabulist with his own original creative twist.

In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved inside the Music Center. Visit www.strathmore.org or follow Strathmore on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information.

GROUPS Groups & summer camps save! Call 301.581.5199.

Special needs patrons welcome.

from top: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer by Sarah R. Coats, Play Date, David Gonzalez, Backyard Theater by Jim Saah

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THE STRUM HEARD

Strathmore Sets the Scene for the Ukulele Revolution

By Chris Slattery Where will you be when the revolution comes?

If we’re talking about the ukulele revolution, the answer is easy. It will happen mid-August on Strathmore’s campus, so anyone who believes they can change the world through music, community, and art knows exactly where to gather: the 7th Annual Uke & Guitar Summit at Strathmore.

Want to come prepared? Ukuleles don’t have to be expensive. “You can buy a uke for $40 or $50 that will stay in tune and play,” says Cathy Fink who, with partner Marcy Marxer, is the mastermind behind Strathmore’s Uke & Guitar Summit. “They’re versatile, accessible, social music conductors.”

Fink and Marxer, along with Canadian ukulele master James Hill, folk musician Bruce Hutton, and pop-uke icon and Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna, Victoria Vox, were instrumental in starting the summit in 2009.

“We’re building a community,” says Fink, putting her finger on why this little concert has grown from a free summer show on Strathmore’s lawn to a wildly popular series of workshops, strum-alongs, and starstudded jam sessions that takes over every corner of Strathmore each August.

“We’re committed to empowering the next generation; they’ll go out into the community and interest their friends in the ukulele.”

Every good revolution is predicated on a legend, and the legend of the ukulele is a colorful one. Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii from the Madeira Islands brought along their small, guitar-like instruments— machetes, cavaquinhos, and rajães—and made it part of the culture. Californians fell in love with the sound and brought it to the mainland.

“We’re currently in the third revival of the uke,” Fink explains. “The beginning was a hundred years ago in San Francisco at the [Panama Pacific International] Exposition.”

The instrument leapt from Hawaii to New York, where a ukulele-and-lap-steel-guitar fad took over the country via the vaudeville circuit.

“Musicians like Ukulele Ike and Roy Smeck were really excited about the uke,” says Fink. “It became a key jazz instrument, and the Tin Pan Alley songwriters just loved it.”

Since that first ukulele performance at Strathmore in 2009, the annual Uke & Guitar Summit has grown to include five days of classes, concerts, workshops, and jam sessions.

Uke Fest, the culminating event of the Uke & Guitar Summit, “took on a life of its own,” says Fink. “But nothing takes on a life of its own unless it’s wellorganized and well-curated.”

And while it is all that—the performers and instructors are consummate professionals and distinguished musicians that come from across town and around the globe—it’s the home-grown, grass-roots aspect of the Uke & Guitar Summit that really appeals to Fink.

“I love the all-ages aspect,” she says, noting that at one point the ages of on-stage talent ranged three to 90-years old. “I love that I see people getting together and playing music. I’ve never seen ukulele players being competitive; it feels supportive, with a heart and soul that’s open for all.”

L–R: James Hill, Jeff Peterson

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And if that’s not revolutionary, what is?

’ROUND THE WORLD 7TH ANNUAL UKE & GUITAR SUMMIT Sat–Wed, Aug 15–19 Morning classes are divided by skill level. Attendees choose from four to five afternoon classes including Improvisation Essentials, Into to Fingerpicking, Slack Key Ukulele, and more!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL—RESERVE BY JULY 1 $340 (STARS $306) | AFTER JULY 1 $370 (STARS $333)

REGISTER TODAY! STRATHMORE.ORG/UKE | 301.581.5100

EVENING CONCERTS Each evening of the Uke & Guitar Summit closes with a staff concert in the Mansion at 6:30pm.

Evening concerts are also open to the public; tickets are $15 (Stars $13.50).

JEFF PETERSON DEL REY Sat, Aug 15 Hawaiian slack key guitarist Peterson joins fingerpicking artist and resonator-instrumentalist Rey for a unique showcase of what the humble ukulele can do.

JIM & LIZ BELOFF JAMES HILL & ANNE JANELLE Sun, Aug 16 The Beloffs create inspirational how-to-play DVDs, perform, teach, and spread the ukulele message.

Ukulele superstar Hill and cellist Janelle travel the world making music.

UKE FEST Strathmore Uke Orchestra Jeff Peterson Del Rey Jim & Liz Beloff James Hill & Anne Janelle Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Wed, Aug 19, 7pm This is the big one—the festival-closing extravaganza that celebrates a world of ukulele and brings everyone together in a celebration of music that is not to be missed.

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BRUCE HUTTON LOUISA HALL JONATHAN MALKS CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER Mon, Aug 17 Join American folk specialist Hutton, singersongwriter Hall, teen virtuoso Malks, and the godmothers of Uke Fest, Fink & Marxer, for an amazing evening of ukulele music.

L–R: Uke Fest by Margo Schulman, Del Ray, Uke Fest by Jim Saah, Jim Beloff

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ART CAMP

Kids Create Masterpieces at Strathmore’s Summer Art Camp

By Mary Mendoza Godbout

There is no better place for your child to explore their artistic talents than in one of Maryland’s most historic and gracious homes. “Strathmore’s summer art camp helps instill confidence, independence, and art skills,” says Harriet Lesser, curator at Strathmore.

For the past five years, Strathmore has partnered with professional artist Rosana Azar of Creative Adventures to establish an art camp that blends fun with expert instruction, all set in the beautiful Mansion at Strathmore. “She is a well-known artist and teacher, and it makes a difference to have someone

who is active in her field. The warmth and intensity she brings along with her team of professional art educators gets wonderful comments from parents,” Lesser says of Azar.

Azar has been teaching for over 30 years and has exhibited her work across the globe. “I’m a kid when it comes to art. I love to teach and want children to express their own unique voice in their art,” she explains. Strathmore offers full-day art camps for kids and teens. Campers participate in fun, educational art activities. “What’s unique about this camp is that the children learn techniques but also learn to dream and think outside the box. It’s not only about the project, but creating imagination and a passion for art,” says Azar.

Camp in the Mansion is inspiring for both new and repeat campers. “Kids have a sense of respect for art and take themselves more seriously as artists when they work in a gallery. At the end of the week, campers’ work is exhibited in the Mansion’s galleries.

It’s wonderful to see how proud they are to show their parents,” said Azar. She believes the kids are not the only ones who get something out of this camp. “I learn from the children just as much–if not more than they learn from me! If I can plant a little seed of creativity in their brain to trust, have confidence, dream, and be creative, then I feel that I have succeeded.”

Register now for

ART CAMP SUMMER 2015 TEEN ART CAMP Mon–Fri, July 27–31, 9am–3pm For students entering grades 7–12

KIDS ART CAMP Mon–Fri, August 3–7 & 10–14, 9am–3pm For students entering grades 1–6 TUITION $425 (STARS $382.50) PER WEEK. WWW.STRATHMORE.ORG/ARTCAMP

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VISUAL ARTS

Art Heats up the Mansion This Summer

Current Exhibits Sat, June 6–Sun, July 26, 2015 MANSION

OPENING RECEPTION Thu, June 11, 7 pm

Art Ahead FINE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2015 EXHIBITION Sat, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 23, 2015 See detail on page 10.

FREE (No reservations required)

30TH BIENNIAL EXHIBITION OF THE CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL Creative Crafts Council (CCC) is a haven for artists belonging to nine specific guilds.

It’s a place where potters, goldsmiths, and glassmakers come together artistically.

This juried exhibition showcases superb area crafters and their finely wrought objets d’art in clay, enamel, fiber, glass, metal, polymer, wood, and mixed media.

ROAD TO ABSTRACTION: PAINTINGS

BY PHYLLIS GILLIE JAFFE INVITATIONAL GALLERY

Jaffe’s paintings highlight a pathway between landscape representation and abstraction. Her use of fauvist colors engages viewers, inviting them to explore her unique view of landscapes.

SELF PORTRAIT AS DON QUIXOTE

BY ANDREW WODZIANSKI Sat, Aug 1–Sun, Aug 23, 2015 INVITATIONAL GALLERY

Wodzianski pushes the boundaries of creativity where fine art meets performance art. Art, literature, and pop culture collide in his installation, Self Portrait as Don Quixote.

WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHEN Sat–Sun, Sept 5–Nov 8, 2015 It’s a tasting menu for the eyes when 20 visual artists blend their talents with 20 women chefs—and the results will amuse more than your bouche! The artists create portraits, the chefs offer cooking demos, and the true creative artistry of the kitchen gets served on a silver platter.

Please join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the current exhibit:

ART & WINE NIGHT Thu, June 18, 7pm TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50)

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR Sat, June 27, 10:15am TICKETS $5

CEREMONY: AGREEMENTS WE CALL ART DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS, AND ASSEMBLAGES BY STEVEN NESHEIM Sat–Sun, Sept 5–Nov 8, 2015 INVITATIONAL GALLERY

Nesheim focuses on the imagery of belief through painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, conceptual art, and prints.

Support for Visual Arts programming provided by

CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, June 27, 1pm FREE

PANEL DISCUSSION Sat, June 27, 2pm FREE

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

L–R, top to bottom: Karen Schultz, SPP; Donna Radner, Fire Canyon; Phyllis Gillie Jaffe, Over The Falls

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THE RIGHT STROKES FINE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2015 EXHIBITION Sat–Sun, Aug 1–23, 2015

OPENING RECEPTION Fri, Aug 7, 7pm FREE (No reservations required)

The Fine AIR Class of 2015 culminates in this exhibit of new work from each artist, commissioned by Strathmore.

Art and Style Collide in Strathmore’s Fine Artists in Residence

By Javan Bowden

The creative generation begins by combing through vintage comics, searching for an image that excites. The image ultimately becomes part of a work to be displayed in the Mansion at Strathmore. For screen printer and DC native JD Deardourff, who draws inspiration from Scottish sculptor and artist Eduardo Paolozzi and psychedelic characteristics of the ’60s, Strathmore’s Fine Artist in Residence (Fine AIR) program provides, “. . . numerous fruitful activities.

I love having the support of an institution like Strathmore, with fellows and mentors. This offers a community for artists of differing perspectives.”

Deardourff is being mentored by John James Anderson, an interdisciplinary artist and professor of art at Prince George’s Community College who has exhibited throughout the United States and has been awarded several grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

JD DEARDOURFF, SCREEN PRINTER This Art of Comic Books favorite has designed for Burton Snowboards and RAMP Records.

ALEXANDRA CHIOU, MIXED MEDIA PAINTER Chiou furthers her artistic journey with experiments in collage.

SAMUEL HINDOLO, PAINTER Hindolo is best known for manipulating imagery from vintage, West African Independence footage.

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Strathmore’s Fine AIR program, part of Strathmore’s Institute for Artistic and Professional Development, is comprised of elite painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, and multimedia artists who provide professional development workshops, portfolio reviews, and networking events for promising, up-and-coming visual artists. Since its inception in 2009, the program has enabled artists with opportunities to expand their footprint in the art world.

Painter Alexandra Chiou of Arlington, Virginia, whose inspiration comes from life, geography, and scientific phenomenon was drawn to the Fine AIR program because, “I was at a point in my artistic maturation where I needed that extra support, critical feedback, and workshops on business aspects of the art world that aren’t necessarily taught in school.” Chiou is creating a prosperous name for herself as an artist. She is being mentored by artist Pam Rogers, an experienced freelance curator, artist, and recipient of fellowships at multiple residencies, including the Hambridge Center for the Arts, Ragdale Art Center, and Virginia Center for Creative Arts. “[Being a Fine AIR is] an honor. There’s a certain prestige that comes from the past lineage, which [comes with] great responsibility,” proclaims 24-year-old Samuel Hindolo of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Fine AIR, known for manipulating imagery from vintage West African footage, enjoys the accessibility to his mentor who offers much-needed dialogue concerning artistic careers and creative fulfillment. He is mentored by artist and American University and Montgomery College faculty member Ellington Robinson, whose works hang in private exhibitions, including the Robert Steel Collection. Hindolo continues: “To hear someone else be able to communicate on their struggles and seeing where they are now is exciting.”

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Dave Koz Wynton Marsalis Natalie Cole Matisyahu Arlo Guthrie Michael Feinstein and many more!

clockwise from top right: Ballet Folklorico, Chucho ValdĂŠs, Wynton Marsalis, Paul Anka, Natalie Cole, Matisyahu, Patty Griffin

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JUST ANNOUNCED!

The following shows go on sale to the public Wednesday, June 10.

Strathmore Stars presale begins Wednesday, May 27; become a Star today to purchase your tickets before the public.

IN THE MUSIC CENTER BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ

CHUCHO VALDÉS IRAKERE 40

Tue, Sept 29, 2015, 8pm

Sun, Nov 15, 2015, 4pm

Mexico’s culture comes to life in an explosion of breathtaking dance, gorgeous costumes, and intricate choreography.

Valdés has been called the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Valdés celebrates his legendary group, Irakere, by recreating the magic 40 years later with a group of young musicians.

MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON Sun, Oct 11, 2015, 7pm Famous for revving up the sound of the Rolling Stones and featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, the Grammywinning songwriter-vocalist flies solo at Strathmore.

UNDER THE STREETLAMP Wed, Oct 14, 2015, 8pm Oh, what a night! This energetic young group, made up of recent leading cast members of the Tony Awardwinning musical Jersey Boys, performs classic hits with tight harmonies and slick dance moves.

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD FEATURING CHUCK REDD & FRIENDS

Fri, Nov 13, 2015, 8pm Redd, the drummer and vibraphonist who joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at age 21, pays tribute to the great American guitarist who brought Brazilian jazz to these shores.

L–R: Classic Albums Live Fleetwood Mac, The Tenors opposite page: L–R from top: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Arlo Guthrie, Wynton Marsalis, Ana Moura by Isabel Pinto

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THE TENORS

UNDER ONE SKY TOUR Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 8pm This dynamic, young quartet with unique harmonic stylings has been hailed as musical ambassadors sharing the joyful sounds of choral classics. The Tenors’ new album, Under One Sky, comes out June 2.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS Fri, Nov 27, 2015, 8pm Never Going Back Again? Why not? Revisit Fleetwood Mac’s passionate look at love, loss, breakups, betrayals—and Dreams. Go back in time with this perfect recreation of an unforgettable classic album.

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Thu, Dec 3, 2015, 8pm A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City.

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 2015 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JONATHAN BUTLER,

CANDY DULFER & BILL MEDLEY Fri, Dec 4, 2015, 8pm The smooth jazz sax sensation connects deeply with audiences, especially at Christmas time.

MATISYAHU Wed, Dec 9, 2015, 8pm

STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPLOSION Sun, Jan 17, 2016, 4pm Step up and enjoy the rhythm and artistry of Step Afrika! The percussive dance troupe brings the top step teams in the region together for an electrifying show that unites music, dance, and storytelling.

ARLO GUTHRIE ALICE’S RESTAURANT 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Reggae, rap, hip-hop, and alt-rock–Matisyahu does it all, blending beat-boxing techniques with the traditions of Judaism. Each concert is a unique and engaging experience that lifts the spirit.

Wed, Feb 3, 2016, 8pm

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN SINATRA CENTENNIAL

NATALIE COLE

Fri, Dec 11, 2015, 8pm The multiplatinum-selling, two-time Emmy-, and fivetime Grammy-nominated entertainer channels the spirit, swagger, and sensation of Sinatra.

An iconic R&B artist in her own right and daughter of Nat King Cole, the nine-time Grammy winner shows why she’s entertainment royalty when she graces the stage.

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS AND SPECIAL GUEST DENZAL SINCLAIRE

Co-presented by Strathmore, Blues Alley & Washington Performing Arts Sat, Dec 12, 2015, 8pm Jazz up your holidays! Marsalis brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and vocalist Denzal Sinclaire to Strathmore for an evening of festive music that blends classical, jazz, and holiday favorites.

Guthrie performs his much-loved megahit epic Alice’s Restaurant in its entirety—along with his other wellknown songs.

Thu, March 3, 2016, 8pm

LYNN HARRELL, CELLO

Sun, March 6, 2016, 3pm Known as “the dean of American cellists,” Lynn Harrell joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of works by Shostakovich and Mahler.

ANA MOURA Thu, April 28, 2016, 8pm Known as the voice of Fado–a singer who moved to Lisbon to study at the Academia dos Amadores de Música, formed a band with classmates, and eventually was discovered and encouraged to sing in the Fado houses, the home of Portugal’s traditional music.

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2015

Sat, July 18, 2015, 8pm

BLUES ALLEY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Thu, Sept 17, 2015, 7:30pm Tue, Sept 29, 2015, 8pm Wed, Sept 30, 2015, 8pm

PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ

CHICK COREA & BÉLA FLECK

Wed, Oct 14, 2015, 7:30pm

Strathmore AIR Alumni: PIOTR

UNDER THE STREETLAMP

Wed, Oct 14, 2015, 8pm

Sun, Oct 11, 2015, 7pm

MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATE

Sat, Oct 10, 2015, 8pm

BACON AND LILY NEILL

JACKIE EVANCHO AWAKENING LIVE IN CONCERT

Strathmore AIR Alumni: CHRISTYLEZ

Wed, Oct 7, 2015, 7:30pm

Wed, Aug 26, 2015, 8pm

MELISSA ETHERIDGE THIS IS M.E. SOLO

Co-presented by Washington Performing Arts & Blues Alley

Tue, Aug 4, 2015, 8pm

BOZ SCAGGS

Co-Presented by Blues Alley

FEATURING: KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL, ANGELA WINBUSH & CHELSEY GREEN

Sat, July 11, 2015, 8pm

Sat, June 20, 2015, 8pm

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST

WITH SPECIAL GUEST GLENN LEONARD OF THE TEMPTATIONS

LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY, JR.

2015–2016 Season

Sun, Oct 25, 2015, 4pm Wed, Oct 28, 2015, 7:30pm

KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF SIBERIA

Strathmore AIR Alumni: WYTOLD

Thu, Nov 5, 2015, 7:30pm Sat, Nov 7, 2015, 8pm Sun, Nov 8, 2015, 4pm Fri, Nov 13, 2015, 8pm Sun, Nov 15, 2015, 7pm Thu, Nov 19, 2015, 7:30pm Sat, Nov 21, 2015, 8pm

ASHU, CLASSICAL SAXOPHONE

PAUL ANKA

SHENANDOAH RUN

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD FEATURING CHUCK REDD & FRIENDS

CHUCHO VALDÉS: IRAKERE 40

ETHEL QUARTET

THE TENORS

Thu, Dec 3, 2015, 8pm Fri, Dec 4, 2015, 8pm

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 2015

Wed, Dec 9, 2015, 8pm Fri, Dec 11, 2015, 8pm

MATISYAHU

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN SINATRA CENTENNIAL

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JONATHAN BUTLER, CANDY DULFER & BILL MEDLEY

Fri, Nov 27, 2015, 8pm

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS

UNDER ONE SKY TOUR

Sun, Nov 1, 2015, 2pm

MAURIZIO POLLINI

AND CHELSEY GREEN

Fri, Oct 23, 2015, 8pm

COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCEL FLAMENCO FIRE

Wed, Oct 21, 2015, 7:30pm Fri, Oct 23, 2015, 7:30pm

JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSON

Thu, Oct 15, 2015, 7:30pm

JULIA BULLOCK, SOPRANO

Strathmore AIR Alumni:

RONN MACFARLANE, LUTE & MINDY ROSENFELD, FLUTE

THE MOON AND THE SEVEN STARS:

2016

Sun, Jan 17, 2016, 4pm Thu, Jan 21, 2016, 7:30pm Wed, Feb 3, 2016, 8pm Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 7:30pm Sun, Feb 14, 2016, 4pm

ATLANTIC STRING QUARTET

LA BUENA VIDA

ARLO GUTHRIE ALICE’S RESTAURANT 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

DÉNES VÁRJON, PIANO

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR

Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 7:30pm Tue, March 1, 2016, 8pm Thu, March 3, 2016, 8pm Fri, March 4, 2016, 8pm Sun, March 6, 2016, 3pm

NICHOLAS ALSTAEDT, CELLO

PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS & ANAÏS MITCHELL TOGETHER ON STAGE

NATALIE COLE

FLAMENCO VIVO POEMA DE ANDALUCIA

ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

LYNN HARRELL, CELLO

FEATURING ICE

Thu, Feb 18, 2016, 7:30pm

DAN TEPFER’S ACOUSTIC INFORMATICS

FEATURING PATTI AUSTIN, TERENCE BLANCHARD, RAVI COLTRANE, GERALD CLAYTON, JOE SANDERS & JUSTIN BROWN

Sun, Jan 17, 2016, 4pm

Sun, Dec 13, 2015, 4pm

Sat, Dec 12, 2015, 8pm

STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPLOSION

WITH STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS

Co-presented by Strathmore, Blues Alley & Washington Performing Arts

AND SPECIAL GUEST DENZAL SINCLAIRE

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS

Fri, April 1, 2016, 8pm Thu, April 14, 2016, 7:30pm Thu, April 21, 2016, 7:30pm Thu, April 28, 2016, 8pm Thu, May 19, 2016, 7:30pm

METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERT SERIES

GREG SANDOW

ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN

ANA MOURA

TODD MARCUS QUINTET

L–R from top: Nicholas Alstaedt by Marco Borggreve, Under the Streetlamp, Chuck Brown

Visit Strathmore.org/Stars or call the Stars Services line at 301.581.5145.

Strathmore Stars get access to priority ticket presales, special pricing, and waived fees. Become a Star or upgrade your membership today.

• VIP experiences, surprise treats, and exclusive backstage access • Inside Strathmore events on the Music Center stage with fellow Stars and our leadership team • Shining Stars Loyalty Program rewards for being a frequent Strathmore events ticket buyer

Shine the light of arts, education, and outreach programs to our community and get closer to the action than ever before. Become a Strathmore Star and enjoy even more opportunities to engage in the arts.

STRATHMORE STARS Brighter Than Ever!

Performances announced as of May 1

Thu, March 24, 2016, 7:30pm

WARD-KONG DUO

Mansion Performances

Fri, March 18, 2016, 8pm

ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS JOSHUA BELL, DIRECTOR & VIOLIN

Music Center Performances

Thu, March 10, 2016, 7:30pm

MISCHA BOUVIER, BARITONE

MUSIC IN THE MANSION These shows also go on sale to the public Wednesday, June 10. Strathmore Stars presale begins Wednesday, May 27; become a Star today to purchase your tickets before the public.

SHENANDOAH RUN

NICHOLAS ALSTAEDT, CELLO

Sun, Nov 8, 2015, 4pm

Thu, Feb 25, 2016, 7:30pm

Vintage tunes, original compositions, bluegrass, country, and six-part harmony.

The award winning German-French cellist performs classical repertoire on period instruments and new works by modern composers.

ETHEL QUARTET Thu, Nov 19, 2015, 7:30pm ETHEL uses amplification and improvisation to create an exciting, modern sound.

LA BUENA VIDA Thu, Jan 21, 2016, 7:30pm La Buena Vida plays music inspired by classic ’60s music and burnished by ’80s emotion.

DAN TEPFER’S ACOUSTIC INFORMATICS FEATURING ICE

Thu, Feb 18, 2016, 7:30pm Born in Paris to American parents, the “tremendously gifted” (LA Times) pianist-composer translates his bicultural identity into music that ignores stylistic bounds.

GREG SANDOW Thu, April 14, 2016, 7:30pm The music critic (Village Voice, Wall Street Journal) is also a composer whose works have been performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony, Fine Arts Quartet, and pianist Jenny Lin.

ENSEMBLE SCHUMANN Thu, April 21, 2016, 7:30pm Enjoy not only Schumann, but Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Shostakovich, and others with this lively trio.

TODD MARCUS QUINTET Thu, May 19, 2016, 7:30pm Baltimore-based, Egyptian-American, modern jazz artist-composer puts the bass clarinet in the spotlight.

THE AIR UP THERE

Artist in Residence Alumni Team Up for a Concert Series of Uncommon PAIRings Music is better when you mix things up—that’s the philosophy behind Uncommon PAIRings. This series from Strathmore’s Artist in Residence brings together duos that, may not make sense at first glance, but at first note reach perfection.

CHRISTYLEZ BACON AND LILY NEILL

JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSON

Wed, Oct 7, 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 21, 7:30pm

Sparks fly when progressive hip-hop artist Bacon and harpist Neill present an exhilarating concert.

Jazz meets bluegrass when Kocur joins Herb & Hanson in a bluesy, country combo show.

PIOTR PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATE

WYTOLD AND CHELSEY GREEN

Wed, Oct 14, 7:30pm

Wed, Oct 28, 7:30pm

Pakhomkin and Kouyate join forces on their plucked string instruments to create a unique musical experience.

There’s a world of possibilities when Wytold and Green team up to showcase unique string synergy.

L–R: Dan Tepfer, Shenandoah Run, Lily Neill

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Artist Spotlight

THE THEORY OF EVERY SWING

Michael Feinstein on How Best to Celebrate a Century of Sinatra at Strathmore He’s a multiplatinum-selling, Emmy- and Grammy Award-nominated entertainer who’s been on a mission to preserve the great American Songbook since he served as Ira Gershwin’s assistant and archivist almost 40 years ago, when he was just a self-taught, twenty-something, Midwestern piano wunderkind.

Strathmore News talks to Michael Feinstein about his return to Strathmore to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Frank Sinatra.

birthday. “I was thrilled to get the call,” says Feinstein. “I got nervous, and I spent the next two weeks preparing, studying everything Frank Sinatra ever sung.

He arrived at Chasen’s early, sitting at the piano when the Sinatra’s arrived. “I was playing old songs, obscure songs, and he kept looking over at me, perplexed,” Feinstein recalls. “When he came over he said: ‘How do you know all these songs? What are you, 12?’”

It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

“Strathmore is a beautiful venue,” says Feinstein. “It has memorable acoustics, and I always feel very connected to the audience when I’m there.” He also feels connected to the values of arts education and community outreach that he and Strathmore share. “It’s important to me to keep alive the music I love,” he says. “No art will survive without it being passed on to the next generation.”

“He changed the way that everybody sings American music. There was Before Sinatra and After Sinatra.”

— Michael Feinstein

Feinstein says that Sinatra changed the way that everybody sings American music. And that there was Before Sinatra and After Sinatra. “He reinvented the way we listen to songs,” Feinstein says, noting that Sinatra became iconic in the ’50s, when he won the Oscar for From Here to Eternity and he really moved into legend in the ’70s. But that Rat Pack mystique, that Ol’ Blue Eyes persona, that impossible image of cool? Feinstein finds it, well, incidental.

“He was fueled by the music,” he insists. “It was the most important part.”

Which brings us to Feinstein’s introduction to Sinatra.

Born in Ohio in 1956, Feinstein grew up with a love of Billy Byers, Nelson Riddle, and Billy May. “I was always odd in that way,” he laughs. “I—literally—followed the beat of a different drum. The first voices I heard were Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, and Rosemary Clooney.”

After graduating from high school, Feinstein moved to Los Angeles, played in piano bars, and met Gershwin and Clooney. When the meeting with Sinatra came, Feinstein was ready.

He was called to play piano at Chasen’s, the now-defunct hangout for Hollywood luminaries like Liz Taylor and Ronald Reagan, at a private party for Barbara Sinatra’s

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Fri, Dec 11, 2015, 8pm MUSIC CENTER

Michael Feinstein by Gilles Toucas

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SUMMER CALENDAR ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

Strathmore AIR

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Wed, June 10 & 17, 7:30pm

Thu, June 11, 8pm

AFTERNOON TEA

The Afro Blue vocal band alumna, Sweet Honey in the Rock sub, and Strathmore AIR comes into her own as a vocalist and songwriter, crafting a flawless fusion of retro and contemporary jazz.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Marin Alsop, conductor Garnett Bruce, director Baltimore Choral Arts Society The Old Lady: Judy Kaye Dr. Pangloss: Joshua Hopkins Candide: Keith Jameson Paquette: Marie Lenormand Cunegonde: Lauren Snouffer Maximillian: Mark Diamond MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $50–$110

See summer schedule on page 22.

MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) $28 (STARS $25.20) FOR SPECIALTY TEAS Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

ROCHELLE RICE

BERNSTEIN’S CANDIDE

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

MUSIC BOX ALL AROUND THE GLOBE

CityDance School & Conservatory

Sat, June 6, 10 & 11:30am

CONSERVATORY DANCERS IN CONCERT

Journey across the globe through music, song, and dance as the BSO celebrates cultures around the world. For children 6 months to 3 years old.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15

Sat, June 13, 7:30pm Conservatory dancers perform innovative and original work by guest artists and the school’s world-class teaching faculty.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

CityDance School & Conservatory

CHILDREN & YOUTH CONCERT Sun, June 14, 1pm Young students share their artistry in a performance inspired by Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25

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FIFTY SHADES OF OPERA AND JAZZ

Thurs, June 18, 11am Hai-bo Bai, soprano, and Hongfa Chu, tenor, with Frank Conlon, piano, will colorfully present opera arias and art songs.

Karla Chisholm, with Steve Hom, guitar, will complete the combined program with vivid jazz standards.

MANSION FREE

BEETHOVEN’S 5TH SYMPHONY Sat, June 6, 8pm

Experience the power, beauty, and simplicity of the most famous symphony of all– Beethoven’s Fifth. Also, Alban Gerhardt pours heart and soul into Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32–$95

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MY SOUL SINGS!

Dr. Rollo Dilworth, guest conductor & composer with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras and Children of the Gospel Choir, a program of Washington Performing Arts

Wed, June 10, 7:30pm This compelling concert, featuring our community’s top young vocal talents, explores the genesis of the American spiritual. Composer-conductor Dr. Dilworth premieres two new works as well as parallel musical traditions.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)

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DISCOVER STRATHMORE

COLORS of the CARIBBEAN

Strathmore’s annual family-friendly open house is full of free music and dance performances, workshops, artistic demonstrations, and hands-on art activities celebrating the vibrant diversity and rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean.

SUNDAY

JUNE 7 11am | FREE

FEATURED ARTISTS: The White House Studios Titanes Salseros Taratibu Youth Association Steppers Washington National Steel Orchestra Pan Lara Jambulay Image Band Von Martin of WPFW FM Hollis Lashley Caribe Carnival Costumers

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ART & WINE NIGHT: CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL Thu, June 18, 7pm

Strathmore AIR Workshop

AMERICA’S MOST OUTRAGEOUS SINGERS WITH ROCHELLE RICE Sat, June 27, 10am

Artist Eileen Martin of Martin Glass Creations leads a class in fusing glass where participants create a unique piece of glasswork while sipping wine, along with a reception and tour.

MANSION TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50)

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Delve into the shocking true stories behind some of America’s most scandalous songs.

Strathmore Artist in Residence Rice explores these songs and the evocative vocalists who brought them to life.

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

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LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY, JR.

Strathmore Visual Arts

GLENN LEONARD OF THE TEMPTATIONS

Sat, June 27, 10:15am

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

Sat, June 20, 8pm America’s Got Talent winner stunned the nation with his story of triumph over adversity.

Murphy’s debut album hit number 1 on the Billboard Jazz chart, and he’s lined the path to stardom with acts of gratitude and charity.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$45 (STARS $13.50-$40.50)

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CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR

Bring your budding art lover to this interactive tour of the current art exhibition. Get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists with these kidfriendly tours and hands-on art activities.

MANSION $5 (Reservations required)

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CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, June 27, 1pm

Levine Music

SUMMER SESSION BEGINS Mon, Jun 22 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, voice, rock, and jazz. levinemusic.org 301.897.5100

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MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR Thu, June 25, 2 & 8pm Hailed as “America’s Choir,” this ensemble includes 360 singers and an orchestra, and prides itself on a150-year history that includes performances for ten U.S. Presidents, at World Fairs, and in concert halls around the world.

MUSIC CENTER SOLD OUT

Go behind the canvas and inside the frame for a special glimpse into technique, and history of the artists, and their works.

Enjoy this free guided tour of the current exhibit for a better understanding of the art on display.

MANSION FREE (No reservations required)

JUNE 2015

Strathmore Visual Arts

SUMMER AT LEVINE Expand your musical horizons and discover something new this summer! In addition to Music and Arts Day Camp, Levine offers classes, workshops, boot camps, and lesson packages for students of all ages.

JAZZ & BLUES Experience jazz and blues with Levine! Youth classes include Saxophone, Jazz Combos, and All That Jazz Camp sessions. Adult classes include Jazz Combos, Beginning Guitar Boot Camp, and Blues Guitar Class.

VOICE Become the master of your own voice this summer.

For adults, we’re offering Intro to Voice for beginning singers and Sight Reading For Singers for more experienced performers.

ROCK Check out our Rock Band Camp or Rock and Pop Guitar class to take your technique to the next level! Songwriting for Youth and Teens teaches you to write songs with Levine Music’s phenomenal rock faculty!

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CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL: PANEL DISCUSSION Sat, June 27, 2pm

Creative Crafts Council representatives and award winners engage in the “craft versus art” debate and discuss the history of the CCC. MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

MUSIC AND ARTS DAY CAMP Levine’s Music & Arts Day Camp provides kids (Pre-K–6th) with a fun, educational musical experience during the summer. Campers sing, dance, play instruments, and develop their creative expression skills.

WWW.LEVINEMUSIC.ORG 301.897.5100

Music Center

Mansion

Community

Education

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LISA-MARIE MAZZUCCO

JULY 2015

Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

Co-presented by Classical Movements

Thu, July 9, 9:30 & 11:30am

BEST OF SERENADE! Sun, June 28, 4pm Best of Serenade! showcases choirs from around the world including ensembles from Cuba, Australia, Finland, and the United States. The program concludes with an invigorating grand finale featuring a massed choir with all festival participants conducted by Doreen Rao. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $5–$10

Strathmore Presents

Sat, July 11, 8pm

This Canadian trio conjures a mix of high-energy world music from Irish, Acadian, French, and Maritime traditions. Ten Strings and A Goatskin infuse their original compositions and standard tunes with infectious energy and unique sound that speaks to all ages.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

The National Philharmonic’s 2015–2016 season at Strathmore kicks off in mid-September with American 20th century masterpieces: Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Gershwin’s American in Paris and Concerto in F with pianist Thomas Pandolfi, a leading interpreter of Gershwin’s works.

TEAM FAMILIAR Wed, July 15, 7pm

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LAS CAFETERAS Wed, July 8, 7pm

Lyrical stories of life and love in the concrete jungle—that’s Las Cafeteras. Their vibrant, straight-outta-East LA sound mixes Afro-Mexican rhythms, traditional Spanish zapateado, and Afro-Caribbean marimbol and cajón.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

PIERO F. GIUNTI

Other soloists returning this season include violinist Chee-Yun performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, cellist Zuill Bailey playing two Vivaldi concertos, and soprano Danielle Talamantes in Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.

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Pros from Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance bring dazzling dance moves like the samba, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, and jive to the stage.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$76 (STARS $31.50-$67.50)

Strathmore Presents

Pianist Brian Ganz, who is halfway through his journey to perform all of Chopin’s works, is joined

by Polish soprano Iwona Sobtka in an evening dedicated to the rarely performed vocal literature of Chopin.

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BALLROOM WITH A TWIST

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Fresh off his Metropolitan Opera debut, tenor Issachah Savage sings the title role in the powerful concert opera Rienzi by Wagner.

Compose your own subscription with our Flexible Custom Series. Pick four or more concerts and receive substantial discounts! Young people ages 7 to 17 can attend all National Philharmonic concerts for free. Parking is complimentary.

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Wed, July 1, 7pm

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC’S 2015–2016 SEASON AT STRATHMORE!

Family funk and half-pint hiphop is this musical agents’ secret talent. Join the Skidoo Crew for music that’s “equal parts Dr. Seuss and Dr. Dre,” and you’ll get a kid-centered, creative soul experience that’s more than just Motown for minors—parents and grandparents love it, too!

OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE TICKETS $8 (STARS $7.20)

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Thomas Pandolfi

SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO

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Ready for the funkiest party of the summer? Formed by DC native and go-go legend Donnell Floyd, this soulful group reigns supreme on the sultry go-go scene.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

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CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER’S MUSIC PARTY! Thu, July 16, 9:30 & 11:30am Grammy-winning, music-making funsters: Fink and Marxer are one of a kind! Join the trailblazing tunesmiths in an energetic celebration of joy as they break out the banjo, mandolin, electric guitar, steel drum, and ukulele for an unforgettable interactive experience.

OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE TICKETS $8 (STARS $7.20)

FEATURING:

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL ANGELA WINBUSH CHELSEY GREEN Co-presented by Blues Alley

Sat, July 18, 2015, 8pm For 50 years, this iconic Georgetown club has played a major role in DC’s rich musical history. Celebrate Blues Alley’s legacy of presenting stars like Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, and hundreds more with this evening featuring genre-spanning artists.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45-$85 (STARS $43.20-$79.20)

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NO BS! BRASS BAND Wed, July 22, 7pm No BS! Brass Band has perfected the art of fusing New Orleans spirit and East Coast funk into a parade of musical fun. The Richmond, Virginia, based outfit creates a Crescent City sound that is funky and danceable.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

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PLAY DATE

Thu, July 23, 9:30 & 11:30am Dance like a monster, sing like a creature, and spend a musical morning on a crazycreative adventure. Join Shanti Wintergate and Greg Attonito for an upbeat, empowering, and imaginative play date that’s fun for kids of all ages.

OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE TICKETS $8 (STARS $7.20)

Strathmore Education

ART CAMP FOR TEENS

WHAT’S UP AT AMP!

Mon–Fri, July 27–31, 9am Campers build upon their favorite techniques, acquire new ones, and explore the world of artistic expression. For students entering grades 7 through 12.

See detail on page 8.

MANSION TUITION $425 (STARS $382.50)

Some places have unforgettable concerts. Some have awardwinning food. Only one has both. AMP, powered by Strathmore. The intersection of great music and great tastes at Pike & Rose.

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FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN Wed, July 29, 7pm Leave the dishes in the sink and come hear the compelling new sound in country-bluegrass.

Grammy nominated for their album Cold Spell, Solivan and the boys bring new textures and classic techniques to bluegrass GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT

CHATHAM COUNTY LINE

Wed, June 3 Iconic American folk.

Thu, June 25 New school bluegrass.

RAUL MIDÓN

ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS

Fri & Sat, June 5 & 6 Genre-defying singer-songwriter.

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DAVID GONZALEZ’S AESOP BOPS! Thu, July 30, 9:30 & 11:30am

THE HILLBENDERS Thu, June 11 Bluegrass-country rockers.

THE CHUCK BROWN BAND

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Stories and music and theater, oh my! The enchanting artistry of this musician-poet-actorwriter weaves a magic spell over audiences, and his unique productions combine drama, music, and multimedia. What he does, in the end, is share unforgettable tales of love, hope, courage, and wisdom.

OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE TICKETS $8 (STARS $7.20)

THE FOUR SEASONS

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BEGGAR’S TOMB

Thu, July 23, 8pm

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Fri, June 19 Grateful Dead cover band.

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Jonathan Carney, leader and violin VIVALDI: The Four Seasons HANDEL: Selections from Water Music Concertmaster Carney brings Vivaldi’s perennial favorite to life. This all-Baroque program ends with selections from Handel’s Water Music.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$45

Music Center

Mansion

Sat, June 27 Americana storytelling duo.

THE PERSUASIONS JOE SHYMANSKI

BLUES ALLEY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

JULY 2015

Strathmore Presents

DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Thu, July 30, 8pm

Tito Munoz, conductor Ariel Horowitz, violin BARBER: The School for Scandal: Overture MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto, Op. 64 E minor DVORAK: Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, B.178, E minor (From the New World) MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$45 Community

Education

Fri, June 12 Godfather approved go-go.

ACTIVE CHILD Sat, June 13 Atmospheric electronica.

Fri, July 10 A capella doo-wop legends.

THE VI-KINGS Sat, July 11 The sound track of your life.

CHOPTEETH Sat, July 18 Afrofunk big-band.

TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS:

THE SONGS OF JOHNNY MERCER

Fri & Sat, July 31 & Aug 1

EMILY SKINNER Fri, Aug 7 Musical theater magic.

BRUBECK BROTHERS Sun, June 21 Jazz that’s perfect for Father’s Day. 11810 GRAND PARK AVE, N. BETHESDA, MD AMPBYSTRATHMORE.COM | 301.581.5100 301.581.5100 | Summer 2015 | STRATHMORENEWS

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AUGUST 2015

CALLING SERIOUS YOUNG MUSICIANS!

BE PART OF MCYO’S 2015–2016 SEASON!

Seventy years and still growing and going strong, MCYO provides the highest quality orchestral education program in the region for 500 students in grades 3 through 12.

MCYO CONSISTS OF SIX STELLAR ORCHESTRAS & OTHER ENSEMBLES Philharmonic, grades 10–12 Chamber Orchestra, grades 9–10 Symphony, grades 7–9 Young Artists, grades 6–8 Chamber Strings, grades 4–6 Preparatory Strings, grades 3–5 Plus a harp ensemble, wind groups, chamber groups, and more.

2015–2016 SEASON AUDITIONS August 17–23 at Strathmore. Register online starting June 10 at www.mcyo.org/auditions/

AUDITION CLINIC! How to take an audition–tips and words of wisdom from pros! Wednesday, July 22, at Strathmore.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE MCYO rehearses every Wednesday evening during the school year at the Music Center at Strathmore

Strathmore Education

Strathmore Presents

Mon–Fri, Aug 3–7 & 10–14, 9am

Wed, Aug 12, 7pm

ART CAMP FOR KIDS Campers discover, experiment, and master new artistic methods and media to express their own creativity. For students entering grades 1 through 6. See detail on page 8.

MANSION TUITION $425 (STARS $382.50)

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JAZZ JAM

Tues, Aug 4, 7pm Musicians play and improvise on well-known jazz standards in a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine faculty.

All instruments and skill levels welcome! levinemusic.org/calendar STUDIO 309 $5 AT THE DOOR

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BOZ SCAGGS

Tue, Aug 4, 8pm The master of blue-eyed soul shaped the sound of the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond with his cool, fresh, jazzy sound. Relive the hits plus songs from Scaggs’s spellbinding new album, A Fool to Care.

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

2015–2016 CONCERT SEASON DATES Sun, Dec 6, 2015 Sun, March 20, 2016 Sun, May 22, 2016 Wed, May 25, 2016 Mon, June 15, 2016

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Venture beyond bluegrass with this high-energy, genrebending, bluegrass-roots quintet.

Combining traditional influences and original contemporary compositions, The Railsplitters log a lot of harmony and pack a lot of power.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

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7TH ANNUAL UKE & GUITAR SUMMIT Sat–Wed, Aug 15–19 Learn it quickly, perfect it easily, and join a music community that’s enthusiastic about the ukulele. This event offers classes for all levels, concerts featuring our favorite artists, and a grand finale gathering of the ukes at Uke Fest. See detail on page 6.

MANSION $340 (STARS $306) BEFORE JULY 1 $370 (STARS $333) AFTER JULY 1

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UKE FEST

Wed, Aug 19, 7pm It’s back, and better than ever! The summertime strum celebrates its seventh year, with Jeff Peterson, Del Rey, James Hill & Anne Janelle, and of course Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer. Don’t miss this all-star celebration of the little instrument that brings people together in harmony.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

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MELISSA ETHERIDGE THIS IS M.E. SOLO

MCYO Alumni We’d love to hear an update from you! Please contact Cheryl@mcyo.org.

QUESTIONS? Please call 301.581.5208 or 301.581.5209 www.mcyo.org

THE RAILSPLITTERS

Wed, Aug 26, 8pm

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CHEICK HAMALA DIABATE Wed, Aug 5, 7pm Mali native, griot, and Grammy nominee Cheick Hamala Diabate plays the ngoni, an African string instrument, and leads his band in a joyously rhythmic tribute to the cultures and traditions of Africa.

GUDELSKY CONCERT PAVILION FREE

Academy and Grammy Awardwinner performs songs from her new album, This is M.E., plus hits “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One,” “I Want To Come Over,” and more.

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

SUMMER CALENDAR—BY GENRE

See the chronological calendar for detailed information.

AMERICAN SONGBOOK/ BROADWAY

CHILDREN

BSO: THE FOUR SEASONS

BSO: MUSIC BOX: ALL AROUND THE GLOBE

LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY, JR. June 20

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June 6

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOUR June 27

SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO July 9

TEAM FAMILIAR BLUES ALLEY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY July 18

NO BS! BRASS BAND

————————————————— BLUEGRASS/FOLK TEN STRINGS AND A GOATSKIN

————————————————— DANCE CITYDANCE: CONSERVATORY DANCERS IN CONCERT

CURATOR’S TOUR

July 23

June 27

DAVID GONZALEZ’S AESOP BOPS!

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST

CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL: PANEL DISCUSSION

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STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS: MY SOUL SINGS!

June 22

LAS CAFETERAS

AIR WORKSHOP: AMERICA’S MOST OUTRAGEOUS SINGERS WITH ROCHELLE RICE

CHEICK HAMALA DIABATE

FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR

July 11

LEVINE: SUMMER SESSION BEGINS

July 29

June 25

THE RAILSPLITTERS

BEST OF SERENADE! June 28

ART CAMP FOR TEENS

UKE FEST

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ART CAMP FOR KIDS

BSO: BEETHOVEN’S 5 SYMPHONY June 6

June 11

Community

June 27

————————————————— WORLD July 8 Aug 5

Week of July 27

Weeks of Aug 3 & 10

LEVINE: JAZZ JAM Aug 4

BSO: BERNSTEIN’S CANDIDE

Mansion

June 18

June 27

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June 14

June 10

Aug 19

Aug 26

PLAY DATE

July 1

Aug 12

MELISSA ETHERIDGE

CITYDANCE: CHILDREN & YOUTH CONCERT

July 30

July 22

July 30

Aug 4

ART & WINE NIGHT: CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL

July 16

July 15

BSO: DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

POP/ROCK BOZ SCAGGS

June 13

CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER’S MUSIC PARTY!

June 10 & 17

July 23

7TH ANNUAL UKE & GUITAR SUMMIT Aug 15–19

Education

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SUMMER IN THE CIT-TEA! Celebrate summer with the lovely tradition of Afternoon Tea at Strathmore. Make this the summer you catch up with friends and create special memories over savory sandwiches, sweet scones, live music, and refreshing tea.

AFTERNOON TEA Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and select Saturdays at 1pm.

Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required, call 301.581.5108.

Inquire about available vegetarian options when reserving.

MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)

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Specialty Tea: International Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar Specialty Tea: International Tea Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar Norm Katz, piano Becky Dukes, piano Carol Rose Duane, harp Mike Gold, piano Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Specialty Tea: Historic Tea & Tour John Dassoulas, piano Meg Baker, harp & piano

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No Teas in August

SUMMER SPECIALTY TEAS INTERNATIONAL TEA

ROYAL TEA PARTY

Tue & Wed, June 2 & 3 A vacation in a cup: savor the exotic flavors and sounds of world music at these exciting, eclectic, world-wandering teas.

Sat, July 11, 10:30am & 1pm We can be royals! Bring your most imaginative little ones, dressed up fancy for a magical day at the Mansion. Recommended for ages 4 & up.

HISTORIC TEA & TOUR Wed, June 23 Historic, nostalgic, delicious: go back in time to learn more about the Mansion at Strathmore.

AMERICAN TEA Wed, July 1 Make a tea party part of your Independence Day celebration, with a special Strathmore blend you’d never dare throw in the harbor.

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Specialty Tea: American Tea Dave Almy, guitar & Cheryl Gearhart, vocals Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar John Dassoulas, piano Specialty Tea: Royal Tea Seatings at 10:30am & 1pm.

Note: there is no live music at this tea.

Fran Hrastar, piano Judith Mostyn White, harp Lily Chang, piano Specialty Tea: Teddy Bear Tea Note: there is no live music at this tea.

Rosalind Breslow, piano

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TEDDY BEAR TEA Tue, July 21 Bring Teddy along for a child-friendly menu and an after tea sing-and-dance-along with friends. Recommended for ages 4 & up.

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.

Online:

Ticket Office: Group Tickets: Administration:

strathmore.org 301.581.5100 301.581.5199 301.581.5200

TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258

GROUP TICKETS 301.581.5199 Tickets for AMP can be purchased at the Strathmore Ticket Office and at www.AMPbyStrathmore.com

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

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 Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am– 2pm. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people, call 301.581.5102.

JIM SAAH

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.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

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 GrosvenorStrathmore 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 Circle Plaza 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 $5.10 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 directions, Metro, bus, and parking information, visit www.strathmore.org and click on “Your Visit.”

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HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES

Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm

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

Also open 60-minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

PRELUDE CAFÉ Mon–Sat 11am–3pm Performances: open two hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time

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

SUMMER CAMPUS CLOSINGS Fri–Sun, July 3–5: Campus Closed in Observance of Independence Day Mon, Sept 7: Campus Closed in Observance of Labor Day Mon–Sun, Aug 24–30: The Mansion at Strathmore is closed

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