Strathmore Winter Newsletter 2018

BLOOMING BRIGHT

Strathmore’s Bloom initiative is growing strong

MERRY MELODIES Celebrate the season at Strathmore

ROLE OF A LIFETIME

Welcome Monica Jeffries Hazangeles to her new position as Strathmore President and CEO

VOLUME 32 | ISSUE 2

WINTER

STRATHMORE NEWS

2018 2019

11

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

4

10

IN THIS ISSUE

New Shows Just Announced Holidays at Strathmore Meet Monica, Strathmore’s New President and CEO Bloom Brings the Arts within Reach Introducing the Artist in Residence Class of 2019 Visual Arts Exhibitions Winter Calendar Calendar by Genre Thank You Donors & Supporters Afternoon Tea Schedule General Information

COVER PHOTO: Strathmore East County Strings Gala by Andrew Propp INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Fall Wedding Day by Carolyn Jackson, Calista Garcia by Jonathan Timmes, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra by Joe Martinez

Save the date!

STRATHMORE ANNUAL

SPRING GALA 2019

Sat, May 4 Make a date to celebrate! This elegant evening of entertainment supports Strathmore’s nearly 350 annual programs that illuminate, ignite, and inspire our community. Exciting details will be shared soon. To learn more about how you can be involved with this special event, contact Bianca Beckham, Vice President of Development, at 301.581.5133 or BBeckham@strathmore.org.

2

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

3 4 6 8 10 11 12 19 20 22 23

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

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

THIS JUST IN!

The following shows go on sale to the public Friday, November 30. Strathmore Stars are buying tickets now. Join today to purchase tickets before the public.

IN THE MUSIC CENTER OFERTÓRIO

WITH MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC

CAETANO, MORENO, ZECA & TOM VELOSO

Sat, April 6 Featured in the documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, Fischer stepped into the spotlight after years as a back-up singer for the world’s biggest bands. Fischer is joined by National Philharmonic musicians for powerful renditions of your favorite songs from Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, Sting, and more.

Mon, April 15 “One of the greatest songwriters of the century,” (The New York Times) Caetano Veloso has been a major musical, social, and cultural force in Brazil for decades.

Veloso’s sons, Moreno, Zeca, and Tom, join him for an intimate, acoustic concert.

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

LEWIS BLACK

THE JOKE’S ON US TOUR Sun, April 14 On sale now!

Black brings his trademark comedic yelling and animated fingerpointing to Strathmore, skewering anything and anyone that gets under his skin. Known as the king of the rant, Black makes you laugh at the absurdities of life and exposes hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

ALAN CUMMING LEGAL IMMIGRANT

Wed, April 24 Scottish American actor Cumming offers a merry musical mashup of musings on his 10 years as a US citizen, growing older, and what it feels like to be an immigrant in today’s America.

Phillip Toledano

Djeneba Aduayom

Hercules Rakauskas

MS. LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STR ATHMORENEWS

3

MAKE HOLIDAY IN THE MUSIC CENTER MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

THE BEACH BOYS

Sun, Dec 2, Two shows!

A holiday tradition for more than 30 years and a brilliant way to kick off a spirited season, this heartwarming show by Grammy-winner Davis combines the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller with dazzling multimedia effects.

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

THE MIRACLES HOLIDAY & HITS TOUR Tue, Dec 4 Get ready for a night filled with festive spirit and contemporary classics! The Grammy-winning smooth jazz saxophonist has solidified his reputation as a premier artist in contemporary jazz by bringing elements of R&B, pop, and Latin music to a jazz foundation.

4

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Fri & Sat, Dec 14 & 15 Jazz up your holiday celebration with the legendary Marsalis!

This magical evening of music blends classical, jazz, and festive favorites, featuring spectacular young vocalists Vuyo Sotashe and Veronica Swift.

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

Joe Martinez

KENNY G

REASON FOR THE SEASON CHRISTMAS TOUR

Udo Spreitzenbarth Photography

Matt Christine Photography

BY CHIP DAVIS

MEMORIES

Celebrate at Strathmore with a festive lineup full of cheer.

IN THE MANSION

Thu, Dec 6 Sephardic ballad singer Gaeta is joined by multi-instrumentalist Sobel for an evening of historic ballads and romances passed down through the centuries via oral tradition.

BANDANA SPLITS

Pat Jarrett

SUSAN GAETA & GINA SOBEL

Sun, Dec 16, Matinee The Andrews Sisters-esque harmonies of Brooklyn’s Bandana Splits split the difference between nostalgic fun and modern melody, delivering Christmas classics plus a superb seasonal selection of original holiday tunes.

Support for Music in the Mansion provided by

STUDENT CONCERTS MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF STRATHMORE

STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Sat, Dec 1, Matinee & evening performances The talented youth of MCYO make beautiful music to bring joy to the holiday season in two special performances. The matinee concert, Microcosm, features MCYO’s Junior Ensembles; the evening performance, Macrocosm: As the Earth Sings, brings together MCYO’s full orchestra. Senior ensembles perform works by Verdi, Schubert, Vivaldi, and more.

Sun, Dec 9, Matinee Strathmore Children’s Chorus celebrates female composers from across the globe in this holiday concert.

More than 200 voices join in song to bring life to early chants by Hildegard von Bingen, works by romantic era composer Clara Schumann, and contemporary songs.

Arts Laureate

OUR VOICES, HER SONG

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

5

A NEW ERA OF INSPIRATION

In a setting where anything is possible, Strathmore’s new CEO sets out to lead with a focus on passion and purpose.

By Melanie Marquez Parra

Motivated to seek new connections and inspiration, Monica Jeffries Hazangeles brings a unique depth of experience to her latest role at Strathmore.

Recently appointed as president and chief executive officer (CEO), she met with Strathmore’s team and posed this question: Why do we do what we do?

“That’s where we will find innovation,” she says. “When we question what we do and why we do it, that’s where the opportunities lie.”

“I was struck by the dedication of the volunteers,” she remembers. “It spoke so well of what Strathmore had already cultivated, but also what would become a foundational platform of support.”

She discovered a solidity that allowed for imagination and creation. Anything was possible. And now, years since that first dose of Strathmore magic, she believes even more is possible because community involvement and support has grown exponentially.

LEADING A TRANSFORMATION Hazangeles’ journey at Strathmore has been one of transformation and advancement, parallel to the evolution of Strathmore itself. Central to Strathmore’s

6

Margot Schulman

Hazangeles instantly knew Strathmore was a seminal place for her when she arrived nearly 25 years ago.

The enchantment and warm embrace of Strathmore enveloped her from the start. From her first role as a special events coordinator, she found herself driven to see how far Strathmore could go as a leader in arts, education, and outreach.

progress was her role in securing $110 million in public and private funding to build the world-class Music Center, home to the 1,976-seat Concert Hall.

Hazangeles was named executive vice president in 2005, the same year the Music Center opened, and became president in 2011.

“The opening of the Music Center was a moment of many goosebumps,” she says. “We created a new future for Strathmore, a new future for our community. She credits Strathmore Founder and CEO Emeritus Eliot Pfanstiehl and the entire team she works with for helping her learn and grow as a leader. She believes strongly in the power of interpersonal connections and interactions to propel progress.

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

“I learn from the people I work with every day,” she says. “Our team members have expertise and vision.

I trust them to challenge me and challenge my thinking.”

ON THE HORIZON Hazangeles has embarked on a process of defining priorities by listening to Strathmore’s staff and the artists that bring the Strathmore experience to life.

Through collaboration, she wants to create a vivid artsinfused regional experience.

“We have a strong foundation,” she says. “Now we can grow and experiment and go more broadly into the region with new partners. The elevation and development of our partner relationships will be a wonderful measure of success. How can we create greater connections between the audiences and artists we bring together?”

Hazangeles’ career has also been largely defined by her efforts to ensure Strathmore finds untapped talent and inspires new generations of artists and audiences.

An accomplished musician herself, she understands the benefit of exposure and experience at an early age.

Thanks to her early training and years of dedication, Hazangeles went on to earn a bachelor of music degree in flute performance from Florida State University and a master of music degree in flute performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

OPEN INVITATION Hazangeles wants to hear from everyone—longtime audience members and people who have never been on the campus. She wants to spend time with artists that grew up on Strathmore’s stage and those looking for a new place to explore their potential. She wants to hear questions about what Strathmore does and about what it might do in the future.

A true believer in the power of the arts, Hazangeles sees Strathmore as a hub and a catalyst, a starting point for young artists and a pinnacle for professionals.

She wants every Strathmore guest to feel the same sense of welcome that drew her in to life at Strathmore.

Arts Laureate

“From the beginning, I had a glimpse into the future of how big Strathmore was thinking,” she says. “I want to keep that going. So much of what we have created happened as a result of open hearts and open minds. We need to have a plan but always stay open to possibility. Possibility and serendipity are where we find the magic of Strathmore.”

“We won’t have a future filled with the arts if we’re not investing in arts experiences for our children today,” she says.

Jim Saah

Hazangeles welcomes the audience and congratulates students before Strathmore Children's Chorus spring concert.

Hazangeles socializes with donors and staff members at Strathmore Cabaret.

Proceeds from Cabaret benefit Strathmore’s service to the local artist community.

“I remember my first time playing a piece in the band formation and how exciting it was. I see students in our programs having the same reactions. We’re creating inspirational and aspirational experiences through our education and outreach efforts.”

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

7

ARTS within REACH

Strathmore’s Bloom initiative envisions a vibrant arts community that welcomes everyone.

by Jamie McCrary

A COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Bloom isn’t just an initiative—it’s a philosophy founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality arts experiences. Every community member should have the chance to explore and excel through the arts.

Bloom was born from the East County Initiative (ECI), a community arts program launched in 2015

by Strathmore Founder and CEO Emeritus Eliot Pfanstiehl. Pfanstiehl wanted to leverage partnerships with area schools and nonprofits to create off-campus arts programs in East Montgomery County, Maryland.

He realized that people within certain neighborhoods of Montgomery County lacked the abundant access to the arts that exists in others—a fact he knew Strathmore could help change.

Bloom is an umbrella for many diverse programs that engage and unite the local community around the arts, including those that were launched in East County and others that have existed for many years, such as Strathmore’s spring break camps and arts program offerings for veterans.

Campbell believes that Bloom will provide additional opportunities for Strathmore to collaborate with new partners and help cultivate artistic talent throughout the community. “I want the Bloom brand to become a recognizable sign of something happening that is intriguing, relevant, and valuable. We hope, when

Jim Saah

Jim Saah

“Compared to the rest of the county, the east receives a small fraction of the number of arts grants given out by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County,” explains Lauren Campbell, Strathmore’s director of education. “[We] saw an opportunity for Strathmore to surmount thresholds to involvement and support the talent and creativity in the area.”

This new era of outreach programming started with Step Up East County, an after-school step and leadership training program, and quickly grew to offer programs across many performing arts disciplines.

Other programs include Corridor Concerts, which pair Strathmore Artists in Residence with communitybased vocal groups; a series of upcoming arts classes at the Good Hope Community Center in Silver Spring; and a new after-school choir program called Sing Out.

The Children’s Chorus of Washington participates in a Corridor Concert, part of the Bloom initiative.

Students in the Step Up East County program showcase their skills during a Step Showcase performance.

8

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

folks see the Bloom banner, they feel that what’s going on is both of outstanding artistic quality and of real interest to people living nearby,” Campbell says.

The East County Strings program is among Bloom’s most wide-reaching and extensive. Founded in 2016, East County Strings offers middle school students in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) tuitionfree instruction on violin, viola, cello, or bass. The seven-week program, presented in collaboration with MCPS, the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore (MCYO), and the American String Teachers Association has nearly doubled in size since its beginning, reaching 138 students in 10 middle schools this past year.

By bringing together students and teachers from multiple middle schools with high-quality private teachers and professional ensemble instructors as coaches, East County Strings unites its partners around a common passion, fostering what Cheryl Jukes, executive director of MCYO, calls a “collaborative spirit.”

“Witnessing the students make music on their instruments is inspiring,” she says. “Their commitment and musical experiences offer an example of what is possible.”

She goes on to say, “East County Strings instructors help students further develop their sense of self, sense of artistry, and their skills. The program is developing our future music-lovers and -makers.”

The program culminates in a gala concert performance with all the student musicians from each participating school performing together, showcasing their talent and hard work. The annual production provides East County Strings students the opportunity to perform in a large ensemble—a new experience for many students.

For Ashley Ashman, former orchestra teacher at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring, the large orchestra experience is key. “To me, this program is important because it offered my students a chance to be in a larger ensemble than possible in our school. It helped them embrace the idea that they can produce high quality music and gave them a larger sense of pride.”

Andrew Propp

DEVELOPING FUTURE MUSIC LOVERS

An East County Strings student performs as part of the gala concert for the community.

Moving forward, Jukes hopes to continue the program and to develop more musicians and music lovers.

She is also an advocate of the program’s community partnership model and hopes to apply it to other regions too. “East County Strings wants to advance music education and expand program offerings to as many students as possible,” she says. Which certainly coincides with Strathmore’s goals for the Bloom initiative.

In 2019, Strathmore will expand into the Good Hope Community Center, which is home to several arts-friendly spaces. New Strathmore-presented offerings will include classes, public arts programs, and performances, further connecting the community through the arts.

The expansion connects to Bloom’s overarching goal to make high-quality arts experiences and arts education available to all. Its philosophy of equitable access to the arts is a powerful one, fueling its programs and propelling it forward. It’s a mission at the heart of Strathmore and, in time, perhaps at the heart of Montgomery County, too.

“Like Strathmore as an institution, Bloom is growing and evolving every day,” says Campbell. “We are excited to keep learning how best to serve.”

Learn more!

STRATHMORE.ORG/BLOOM

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

9

DebonAIR

Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program reaches for the stars.

It’s hard to believe that Strathmore’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program—guiding emerging artists as they develop from talented amateurs to seasoned professionals—is entering its 14th year. These young musicians blossom through mentor match-ups, professional development seminars, and many opportunities to create, rehearse, and perform.

MEET THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2019 Events take place on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Mansion.

DANTE’ POPE

CALISTA GARCIA

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

Sponsored by Ellen and Michael Gold

Concerts Jan 16 & 30 Workshop Jan 23 Multi-instrumentalist Pope communicates his love and appreciation of life through his music. Whether he is playing the piano, guitar, or drums, Pope’s signature soulful sound is infused with elements of gospel, jazz, and R&B.

ANJALI TANEJA Sponsored by Richard and Melba Reichard

Concerts Feb 13 & 27 Workshop Feb 20 Taneja believes in the power of Indian classical and Sufi music to transform contemporary music.

This singer-songwriter fuses R&B and pop melodies with Bollywood rhythms and Indian ragas to bring the sounds of her heritage to a wider audience.

ELIOT SEPPA Sponsored by Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner

Concerts March 13 & 27 Workshop March 20 For Seppa it’s all about that bass!

The bandleader, arranger, and composer is a master of both the upright and electric bass. His jazz fusion sound is heavily influenced

by R&B, hip-hop, gospel, Latin, and African music.

10

Concerts April 10 & 24 Workshop April 17 Singer-songwriter Garcia brings lyrical complexity and musical sophistication to her folk-rock and blues sound that harkens back to ’70s classic acts such as Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Joni Mitchell.

SEÁN HEELY Sponsored by Sarah and Daniel Gallagher and Linda and Van Hubbard

Concerts May 8 & 22 Workshop May 15 Follow Heely’s fiddle as he takes you on a journey through Scotland, Ireland, and America.

With every bow stroke, Heely breathes new life into the rich traditions of Celtic music.

TREY SORRELLS Sponsored by Dale S. Rosenthal

Concerts June 12 & 26 Workshop June 19 Sorrells fell in love with the saxophone at age 12. After honing his sax skills in church, he became enamored with hard-bop jazz popularized by Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis. Sorrells’ unique sound combines aspects of hard-bop with gospel melodies.

photos by Jonathan Timmes

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

ART OF ALL SHAPES & SIZES

The Mansion’s galleries feature annual favorites and promising newcomers.

IN THE MANSION CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

ART AHEAD

Sat, Nov 17, 2018–Sun, Jan 6, 2019

Sat, Jan 12–Sun, Feb 17, 2019

THE 85TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF

NIGHT

FINE ART IN MINIATURE

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Art is in the air! This exhibition features works inspired by Strathmore’s idyllic grounds. Over the past year, the Montgomery County Plein Air Artists set up their easels on our campus to create sketches, pastels, and paintings celebrating the great outdoors.

OIL + LIGHT NICK EISELE

Eisele wields the luminous qualities of oil paint in still lifes. Drawing inspiration from Classical Realism, he captures light and reflection in his careful compositions with detailed attention to color.

Invitational Gallery

THE 28TH ANNUAL STRATHMORE JURIED EXHIBITION Artists explore nocturnal themes in this annual show. Whether it be the night sky, darkness, or the transformative nature of nightfall, Night delves into the beauty, mystery, and sometimes phobic qualities of the hours from dusk to dawn.

THE RAILROAD

TERRON COOPER SORRELLS Sorrells explores the stories of African Americans typically left out of US history textbooks through the mediums of paint and printmaking. His imagery drafts narratives that, while fictional, stand for stories untold.

Invitational Gallery

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

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP Sun, Dec 9, 10am

OPENING RECEPTION Thu, Jan 17, 7pm

KIDS TALK & TOUR Sat, Feb 2, 10:15am in English Sa, 2 de feb, 11:30am en Español

CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, Feb 2, 1pm in English Sa, 2 de feb, 2pm en Español

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

Support for Visual Arts programming provided by

Curator’s Tour by Dylan Singleton; Back Entrance, Strathmore by Marie Riccio; This Is What We Work For? by Terron Cooper Sorrells

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

11

DECEMBER 2018

WINTER CALENDAR ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS

Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

AFTERNOON TEA

BY CHIP DAVIS

Thu, Dec 6, 7:30pm

ALL THESE POSES ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2018 RACHEL ECKROTH

See full schedule on page 22.

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

Strathmore Presents

PLEIADES 33RD ANNUAL JEWELRY SHOW & SALE

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Sun, Dec 2, 4 & 8pm A holiday tradition for more than 30 years! This heartwarming show by Grammy-winner Davis combines the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller with dazzling multimedia effects.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $52–$108 (STARS $46.80–$97.20)

SUSAN GAETA & GINA SOBEL

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Sephardic ballad singer Gaeta accompanies her apprentice, multi-instrumentalist Sobel, for an evening of historic ballads and romances passed down through the centuries via oral tradition.

MANSION TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)

Sat, Dec 8, 8pm Praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Wainwright commemorates the 20th anniversary of his debut by performing material from the albums Rufus Wainwright and Poses with his band.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $39–$89 (STARS $35.10–$80.10)

Purple Poppy Ring by Peggy Shiffrin

50 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TH

Mon, Dec 3, 8pm

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore

MICROCOSM & MACROCOSM

Byrds cofounders Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman, along with country music legend Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album Sweetheart of the Rodeo.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $62.50–$132.50

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

Sat, Dec 1, 2 & 7pm The talented youth of MCYO make beautiful music to bring joy to the holiday season in two special performances. The 2pm concert, Microcosm, features MCYO’s Junior Ensembles; the 7pm performance, Macrocosm: As the Earth Sings, brings together MCYO’s full orchestra.

Senior Ensembles perform works by Verdi, Schubert, Vivaldi, and more.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$25 (STARS $13.50–$22.50)

12

Mansion

KENNY G

THE MIRACLES HOLIDAY & HITS TOUR Tue, Dec 4, 8pm Kenny G makes smooth jazz truly sensational. For over three decades, the Grammy-winning saxophonist has solidified his reputation as a premier artist in contemporary jazz by bringing elements of R&B, pop, and Latin music to a jazz foundation.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48–$128 (STARS $43.20–$115.20)

Community

————————————————— National Philharmonic

BRAND NEW HOLIDAY SING-ALONG Fri, Dec 7, 7:30pm Victoria Gau, conductor Iyona Blake, soprano Members of the National Philharmonic Chorale Sing along to holiday classics with your family and friends!

Highlights include “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Silent Night,” and “White Christmas.” Each ticket purchase supports military families of the USO-Metro.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$83

————————————————— CityDance School & Conservatory

CREATING THE MAGIC Sat & Sun, Dec 8 & 9 Fri & Sat, 14 & 15 CityDance Conservatory’s midyear showcase features choreography by CityDance faculty, Ignite artists, and guests.

For more information visit www.CityDance.net.

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $25

Education

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

Greg Gorman

Outside Presenter

SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO

—————————————————

Music Center

—————————————————

Pat Jarrett

Pleiades Art Jewelry is a consortium of 30 local women artists that offer one-of-a-kind, high quality, hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork. Pleiades’ show and sale at Strathmore will leave you starstruck. Learn more at www.PleiadesArtJewelry.com.

MANSION FREE ADMISSION

Matt Christine Photography

Sat & Sun, Dec 1 & 2, 11am

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP Sun, Dec 9, 10am Big things come in small packages at Strathmore’s 85th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature. This five-hour class led by artist Nancy Still introduces students to painting in miniature.

Painting experience is recommended. Supplies are provided.

MANSION TICKETS $70 (STARS $63)

————————————————— Strathmore Children’s Chorus

OUR VOICES, HER SONG Sun, Dec 9, 4pm

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

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15–$25 (STARS $13.50–$22.50)

DECEMBER 2018 —JANUARY 2019

NEW HOLIDAY SING-ALONG, MESSIAH, BRAHMS & MORE! Sing along to holiday classics at the brand new Sing-Along on December 7 with award-winning actress and soprano Iyona Blake. Every ticket purchase supports military families of the USO-Metro. Next up is Handel’s Messiah on December 22 and 23, led by Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson. On January 26 and 27, Gold Medal winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Haochen Zhang, joins us for Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Pianist Brian Ganz continues his journey through all of Chopin’s works on February 2 with mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór in a program of polonaises, mazurkas, and rarely heard songs. On February 23, hear the program that catapulted Leonard Bernstein into the spotlight, featuring Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey and violist Roberto Diaz.

NATIONALPHILHARMONIC.ORG | 301.581.5100 | KIDS 7-17 FREE! | FREE PARKING

Strathmore Presents

THE BEACH BOYS

REASON FOR THE SEASON CHRISTMAS TOUR Mon, Dec 10, 8pm Santa may be swapping his sleigh for a surfboard this Christmas as The Beach Boys, led by cofounder and chief lyricist Mike Love, hit the road bringing good vibrations and fun, fun, fun to all.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $58–$108 (STARS $52.20–$97.20)

—————————————————

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

CIRQUE NUTCRACKER Thu, Dec 13, 8pm

Nicholas Hersh, conductor Troupe Vertigo The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo come to the Concert Hall as acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen, and high-flying aerialists join the BSO for this spectacular holiday-themed show.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

BIG BAND HOLIDAYS

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Fri & Sat, Dec 14 & 15, 8pm Jazz up your holiday celebration with the legendary Marsalis!

This magical evening of music blends classical, jazz, and festive favorites, featuring spectacular young vocalists Vuyo Sotashe and Veronica Swift.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $58–$108 (STARS $52.20–$97.20)

Outside Presenter

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Sun, Dec 16, 2 & 7pm Mon, Dec 17, 8pm The New York Times raves that Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is a “knock out!”

This holiday tradition returns to Strathmore bringing the Christmas spirit to life for all ages.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$98

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

Strathmore Presents

National Philharmonic

WITH SPECIAL GUEST MC KURTIS BLOW

Sat, Dec 22, 8pm Sun, Dec 23, 3pm

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Tue & Wed, Dec 18 & 19, 8pm A holiday mash-up for the whole family! The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. All-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electronic violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $30–$60 (STARS $27–$54)

No holiday celebration is complete without a performance of Handel’s uplifting oratorio. Messiah infuses audiences with its beauty in a performance by the acclaimed National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale joined by world class soloists.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$88

————————————————— Outside Presenter

BANDANA SPLITS

SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT

Sun, Dec 16, 3pm The Andrews Sisters-esque harmonies of Brooklyn’s Bandana Splits split the difference between nostalgic fun and modern melody, delivering Christmas classics plus a superb seasonal selection of original holiday tunes.

MANSION TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Sun, Dec 30, 3pm

————————————————— Outside Presenter

THE WASHINGTON CHORUS

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS Thu & Fri, Dec 20 & 21, 8pm It is not Christmas without The Washington Chorus! Featuring brass, organ, sing-alongs, and the magnificent candlelight processional, A Candlelight Christmas includes audience favorites such as “The Dream Isaiah Saw,” “Hallelujah Chorus,” and more.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$75

An 18-year Washington tradition, this year’s concert features a brilliant program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas performed by acclaimed European singers, champion ballroom and ballet dancers, plus a live symphony orchestra.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49–$125

—————————————————

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

LEON FLEISHER’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Sat, Jan 5, 8pm Peter Oundjian, conductor Leon Fleisher, piano The BSO celebrates Fleisher’s birthday in an extraordinary concert. A highlight of the program is Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12. Led by Oundjian, Brahms’ Second Symphony concludes the program.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

13

Music Above All

Upgrade your night out at AMP, an intimate venue complete with live music, comedy, and cocktails.

AMPBYSTRATHMORE.COM

{Chanteuse of Pink Martini}

Storm Large

Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & SAM Gleaves

{Proving bagpipes rock}

Enter the Haggis

{Latin pop songstress}

Sat, Dec 1

Thu, jan 31

Sat, Feb 9

Sat, Feb 16

AMPBYSTRATHMORE.COM | 301.581.5100

14

PIKE & ROSE | 11810 GRAND PARK AVE. | 4TH FLOOR, ABOVE iPIC STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

Gina Chavez

| NORTH BETHESDA, MD

Fri, Jan 11, 8:15pm Marin Alsop, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Nathalie Forget, ondes Martenot Experience one of the most innovative works of the 20th century. Renowned pianist Thibaudet joins Alsop in a discussion and performance of Messiaen’s great masterwork for more than 100 musicians.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— Outside Presenter

CORNELL UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

THE CORNELL GLEE CLUB SESQUICENTENNIAL CONCERT Sat, Jan 12, 8pm Praised by The Washington Post for its “virtuosic choral sound” and its diverse and challenging repertoire, join the Cornell Glee Club in celebrating the 150th year of the choral ensemble that has delighted millions around the world.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $20–$40

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

TURANGALÎLA-SYMPHONIE Sun, Jan 13, 3pm Marin Alsop, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Nathalie Forget, ondes Martenot Messiaen’s mind-blowing Turangalîla-Symphonie takes listeners on a journey of extreme dynamic contrasts.

Alsop conducts more than 100 musicians in this rarely heard masterwork, featuring a dazzling performance by world-renowned pianist Thibaudet.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

—————————————————

Strathmore Artist in Residence

DANTE’ POPE

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

Wed, Jan 16 & 30, 7:30pm Multi-instrumentalist Pope communicates his love, passion, and appreciation of life through his music. Whether he is playing the piano, guitar, or drums, Pope’s signature soulful sound is infused with elements of gospel, jazz, and R&B. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30) Music Center

Mansion

GIVE AN EXPERIENCE

Concert tickets and flexible Strathmore gift certificates are always in style!

Thu, Jan 17, 7pm Join artists and art lovers to celebrate the opening of the Night and The Railroad exhibitions.

MANSION FREE

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO Sat, Jan 19, 8pm

Markus Stenz, conductor Baiba Skride, violin Principal Guest Conductor Stenz conducts an eclectic program, including the beautiful Siegfried Idyll. Latvian violinist Skride is up to the task to play one of the most technically challenging violin concertos ever written.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

STEP AFRIKA!

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sun, Jan 20, 5pm Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, celebrates 25 years with a retrospective performance of the company’s best-loved works including Wade, Passing 25, and Nxt/Stp: Hip Hop. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75 (STARS $31.50–$67.50) This performance is part of Strathmore’s Windows series and is accompanied by a preconcert lecture and postconcert conversation.

_

____________

____________

_____ ____________

___ _________ ____________ ____________ : _________ ____________ AMOUNT ____________ RG : _________ O R E.O DE CO ATH M PTION | ST R REDEM

53

OPENING RECEPTION

____________

______ SUED: ___

TE IS ________ DA

FROM:__

______ ____________

____________

____________

____________

_________ ____________

STRATHMORE.ORG

Strathmore Visual Arts

____________

____________

TO:________

____

____________

____________

____________

_________ ____________

erm 01 Tuck

e, an Lan

Bethes North

da, MD

20852

58 | 301.

Outside Presenter

Strathmore Presents

Mon, Jan 21, 3:30pm

32 BRIGHT CLOUDS BEETHOVEN CONVERSATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATION Montgomery County celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life through dramatic readings, music, and dance performances.

Free tickets are required for this event and will be distributed onsite the day of the performance starting at 2:30pm.

MUSIC CENTER FREE

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

YAEL WEISS, PIANO

Thu, Jan 24, 7:30pm Weiss applies dazzling piano technique to her beautifully curated evening of 32 Beethoven sonatas and 32 newly commissioned pieces from 32 composers in 32 countries. This global project aims to harness music’s great power for unity and peace.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB Wed, Jan 23, 7pm

The book club meets to discuss January’s selection, Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

by Deborah Heiligman. Inspired by letters Vincent wrote to Theo throughout his life, Heiligman tells a story of love and friendship between the brothers.

MANSION FREE

————————————————— Strathmore AIR Workshop

THE JOURNEY FROM SPIRITUALS TO SOUL WITH

DANTE’ POPE

Sponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

Wed, Jan 23, 7:30pm Join soul vocalist Pope as he explores the roots of African American music, guiding participants through interactive exercises such as call and response and improvisation.

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

Gi

1.5100

Lisa Marie Mazzucco

TURANGALÎLA-SYMPHONIE

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SUPERPOPS

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Thu, Jan 24, 8pm Jack Everly, conductor Ben Crawford & Ted Keegan, vocalists Everly leads Broadway stars and the BSO in some of the greatest Rodgers and Hammerstein hits, including memorable songs from The King and I, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, and more.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$95

Jonathan Timmes

OFF THE CUFF

JANUARY 2019

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Community

Education

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

15

YOUTH PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE PRESENTS

CITYDANCE SCHOOL & CONSERVATORY AT STRATHMORE

SEUSSICAL, JR.

CityDance is the official dance partner of Strathmore.

CityDance School & Conservatory offers an array of styles—from ballet, jazz, and hip-hop to flamenco and Sri Lankan dance—taught by world class faculty.

Dancers get the chance to perform in a year-end concert in Strathmore’s Concert Hall!

CityDance Conservatory offers specialized training, performance opportunities, and connections to the professional dance world. Conservatory graduates enter the country’s most prestigious dance colleges, summer programs, festivals, apprenticeships, and companies.

Within the CityDance School is a specialized Little Movers program with classes for the youngest movers that are rooted in a fundamental understanding of children’s basic development phases and technique. Save 10% on Little Movers, Creative Movers, and Pre-Ballet spring classes with the code Strathmore10.

CITYDANCE.NET | 301.581.5204 | INQUIRY@CITYDANCE.NET

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Sat, Jan 26, 8pm Sun, Jan 27, 3pm

Thu, Jan 31, 8pm

INFAMOUS BRAHMS

Piotr Gajewski, conductor Haochen Zhang, piano Maestro Gajewski brings to life works of enormous emotional breadth and monumental scale composed by Brahms and Tchaikovsky, two of Leonard Bernstein’s favorite composers.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$88

—————————————————

RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME

Marin Alsop, conductor Colin Currie, percussion Respighi’s Pines of Rome and Brazilian Impressions form the centerpiece of this program.

This concert also features the works of two powerhouse women composers, including a new concerto by Scottish composer Helen Grime performed by Currie.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

Levine Music

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS First day of Levine Music’s spring semester. Start a new instrument or continue learning with private and group instruction from Levine’s expert faculty. Visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100 for more information.

EDUCATION CENTER

Music Center

16

Mansion

Margot Schulman

Tue, Jan 29

Marin Alsop

Community

CURATOR’S TOUR

VISITA DEL CURADOR EN ESPAÑOL

Fri–Sun, Feb 1–3

Sa, Fe 2, 2pm

Levine’s middle school musical theater program performs this fantastical musical extravaganza featuring Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters brought to life. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/levinemusictheatre or call 301.897.5100.

STUDIO 405 TICKETS $17–$20

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

Exposiciones: Night y The Railroad.

MANSION GRATIS

Strathmore Visual Arts

CHOPIN

————————————————— KIDS TALK & TOUR

————————————————— National Philharmonic

RECOLLECTIONS OF HOME

Sat, Feb 2, 10:15am

Sat, Feb 2, 8pm

Young art lovers can get behind the brushstrokes and into the head and heart of the artists in the Night and The Railroad exhibitions. Following the tour, children will create a take-home art project. Ages 7 and up.

MANSION TICKETS $5 PER CHILD

Brian Ganz, piano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano This program features the Polish dances for solo piano that Chopin composed throughout his life, the rarely heard Allegro de Concert, and the songs he composed setting the work of the great Polish poets of his time.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $34–$88

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

KIDS TALK & TOUR

RECORRIDO DE ARTE PARA NIÑOS EN ESPAÑOL

National Philharmonic

Strathmore Visual Arts

Sa, Fe 2, 11:30am Los niños explorarán nuestra exposición y aprenderán sobre las técnicas e inspiraciones de cada obra de los artistas. Al terminar el recorrido, los niños crearán un proyecto de arte para llevar a la casa. 7 años y mayores MANSION TICKETS $5 POR NIÑO

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

TESSA LARK, VIOLIN Thu, Feb 7, 7:30pm It seems fitting that a musical piece called “Love Letter” was written for Lark, as this violinist’s astounding range of sounds, varied repertoire, and list of accolades have us wanting to write our own love letter to her.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

CURATOR’S TOUR Sat, Feb 2, 1pm

Ever wish these walls could talk? Geared towards adults, the curator’s tour explores the Night and The Railroad exhibitions, delving into artists’ techniques, inspiration, and history to enhance your appreciation.

MANSION FREE

Education

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

Kate L Photography

JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2019

Levine Music

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

MAKE IT/TAKE IT

WORKING WITH GESSO Fri, Feb 8, 7pm Bring out your creative side at Strathmore! Make It/Take It is a unique happy hour pARTy with a hands-on art project.

Learn creative uses for gesso like creating surface texture, definition, and so much more!

MANSION TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)

Fri, Feb 8, 8pm Nelson Mandela considered Ladysmith Black Mambazo “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.” The vocal group takes Mandela’s designation seriously and brings a message of peace, love, and harmony to the world through their rich melodies and joyous dances.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$69 (STARS $26.10–$62.10)

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

Strathmore Artist in Residence

ANJALI TANEJA

Sponsored by Richard and Melba Reichard

Wed, Feb 13 & 27, 7:30pm Influenced equally by Sam Cooke and Ravi Shankar, Taneja fuses R&B and pop melodies with Bollywood rhythms and Indian ragas to bring the sounds of her heritage to a wider audience.

MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

GREGORY PORTER Fri, Feb 15, 8pm In our most romantic daydreams, Porter serenades us with his smooth baritone. This Valentine’s Day weekend, prepare to swoon when Porter performs the timeless songs of his greatest influence, Nat “King” Cole, live.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $58–$108 (STARS $52.20–$97.20)

————————————————— Levine Music

Levine Music’s free monthly jazz and blues jams are a great opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to practice their skills in a supportive, fun environment.

For more information visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100.

STUDIO 309 FREE

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40 Sat, Feb 9, 8pm

Markus Stenz, conductor Paul Huang, violin Young Taiwanese-American violinist Huang, winner of the 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, takes center stage for Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto. This concerto exudes Russian Romanticism with a touch of Gershwin and concludes with an infectious finale.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

Sat, Feb 16, March 23 & May 11, 10 & 11:30am Bring your little music lover to these Saturday morning concerts at AMP! Hosted by storyteller Maria Broom (HBO’s The Wire) these highly engaging and interactive concerts feature an ensemble of BSO musicians performing lighthearted classical and children’s songs to develop your child’s musicality, creativity, coordination, and literacy.

ALL ABOARD

BLUES JAM

Sat, Feb 9, 2pm

BSO MUSIC BOX CONCERTS

Co-presented by Strathmore and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with Levine Music.

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

RAVEL BOLERO

Feb 16 BSO wind quintet From planes to trains, explore the excitement of traveling to new places and discovering new things.

Sat, Feb 16, 8pm Mario Venzago, conductor Conrad Tao, piano Pianist Tao returns to perform Liszt’s First Piano Concerto.

Conductor Venzago leads the orchestra in two of Berlioz’s overtures, Le corsaire and Roman Carnival Overture.

This program includes Ravel’s Rapsodie espagnole and Bolero.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— Strathmore AIR Workshop

EXPLORING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION WITH

ANJALI TANEJA

Sponsored by Richard and Melba Reichard

Wed, Feb 20, 7:30pm Drawing on her background in Hindustani classical music, fusion vocalist Taneja discusses the importance of breath, mind-muscle connection, and whole-body relaxation in vocal performances.

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

ALPHABET SOUP March 23 BSO violin, cello & piano trio A, B, C, D, E, F, G . . . learn and sing and play— yippee! Join us for a fun exploration of the building blocks of reading and writing through music.

OPPOSITES May 11 BSO harp, flute & oboe trio Over and under, high and low, loud and soft. Explore the world of opposites with an unlikely trio of BSO musicians.

Recommended for children ages 6 months–3 years old Christian Steiner

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

FEBRUARY 2019

Strathmore Presents

AMPbySTRATHMORE.COM

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

17

FEBRUARY 2019

11 th Annual

UKEFEST

Sat–Wed, Aug 17–21, 2019 Have a strummer of a summer learning (or perfecting) your ukulele skills! Celebrating more than a decade dedicated to this small but mighty music maker, UkeFest Artistic Directors Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer return— along with Peter Luongo, Daniel Ho, Maureen Andary, and other master teachers—for five days of instruction.

For those looking for more intensive skill development, Strathmore’s UkeFest is the only program of its kind that offers an advanced track.

TUITION $424 BEFORE APRIL 1 | $448 AFTER APRIL 1

Register Today! STRATHMORE.ORG/UKE | 301.581.5100 Cathy Fink by Michael G. Stewart, UkeFest images by Jim Saah

Strathmore Presents

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Strathmore Visual Arts

Thu, Feb 21, 7:30pm

ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO

Sun, Feb 24, 3pm

Thu, Feb 28, 7pm Join artists and art lovers to celebrate the opening of the Flora/Fauna and Surfacing exhibitions.

MANSION FREE

VERONA QUARTET These rising young stars of chamber music thrill our hearts with the pure joy of their powerhouse performance. Four instruments speak as one as they infuse a modern spirit into their classical roots.

MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

————————————————— Strathmore Presents

FARRUQUITO

Thu, Feb 21, 8pm Hailed as the greatest flamenco dancer of the century by The New York Times, this powerhouse performer and heir to the most renowned Gypsy flamenco dynasty captivates with his mastery of the art form and infectious charisma.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$68 (STARS $34.20–$61.20)

18

OFF THE CUFF

Fri, Feb 22, 8:15pm Nicholas Hersh, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello Elgar’s Cello Concerto, written at the end of World War I, reflects his sadness over the loss of friends. Armenian cellist Hakhnazaryan joins conductor Hersh in a discussion and performance.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— National Philharmonic

THE DEBUT

Sat, Feb 23, 8pm Piotr Gajewski, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello Roberto Diaz, viola Remembering Bernstein’s debut with the New York Philharmonic, The Debut features a contemporary orchestral piece performed by Gajewski, three-time Grammy winner Bailey, and Diaz creating an unforgettable night.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32–$84

ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO

Nicholas Hersh, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello Armenian cellist and Tchaikovsky International Competition winner Hakhnazaryan returns to perform Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

Led by Hersh, this program features Debussy’s Rondes de printemps from Images and Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

————————————————— Strathmore Visual Arts

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB

Wed, Feb 27, 7pm The book club meets to discuss February’s selection, Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.

Combining fact and fiction, Loving Frank deals with Mamah Borthwick’s affair with Frank Lloyd Wright and her struggle to choose between being a mother, wife, lover, and intellectual.

MANSION FREE

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

OPENING RECEPTION

————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SUPERPOPS

CHRISTINA BIANCO

WOMAN OF A THOUSAND VOICES Thu, Feb 28, 8pm Jack Everly, conductor Christina Bianco, vocalist Actress, singer, and impressionist Bianco takes center stage with Everly and the BSO SuperPops. Bianco captured international acclaim as a YouTube sensation with her diva impersonations and has performed on major television programs.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$90

WINTER CALENDAR—BY GENRE

See the chronological calendar for detailed information.

AMERICAN SONGBOOK/ BROADWAY

THE DEBUT (NP)

BANDANA SPLITS (SP)

ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO (BSO)

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER (OP)

Feb 23

ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN (BSO) Jan 24

Feb 24

Feb 1–3

————————————————— DANCE

CHRISTINA BIANCO (BSO)

CREATING THE MAGIC (CD)

SEUSSICAL, JR. (LM)

Feb 28

Dec 8, 9, 14 & 15

————————————————— CLASSICAL

STEP AFRIKA! (SP)

MICROCOSM & MACROCOSM (MCYO)

Feb 21

Dec 1

LEON FLEISHER’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (BS0) Jan 5

OFF THE CUFF: TURANGALÎLASYMPHONIE (BSO) Jan 11

Jan 20

————————————————— EDUCATION AIR WORKSHOP WITH DANTE’ POPE (SP) Jan 23

Jan 19

YAEL WEISS: 32 BRIGHT CLOUDS (SP)

Dec 1 & 2

Jan 26 & 27

PLEIADES JEWELRY SHOW & SALE (SP)

Jan 31

Feb 2

TESSA LARK, VIOLIN (SP) Feb 7

MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 40 (BSO) Feb 9

RAVEL BOLERO (BSO) VERONA QUARTET (SP) Feb 21

OFF THE CUFF: ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO (BSO)

Mansion

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATION (OP) Jan 21

Dec 3

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT (SP) Dec 8

Jan 12–Feb 17

ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB (SP) Jan 23 & Feb 27

OPENING RECEPTION (SP) Jan 17 & Feb 28

KIDS TALK & TOUR RECORRIDO DE ARTE PARA NIÑOS (SP) Feb 2

CURATOR’S TOUR VISITA DEL CURADOR (SP) Feb 2

MAKE IT/TAKE IT (SP) Feb 8

————————————————— WORLD SUSAN GAETA & GINA SOBEL (SP) Dec 6

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO (SP) Feb 8

DANTE’ POPE (SP) Jan 16 & 30

BSO: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

GREGORY PORTER (SP)

NP: National Philharmonic OP: Outside Presenter

OUR VOICES, HER SONG (SCC)

————————————————— VISUAL ARTS

THE BEACH BOYS (SP)

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

Feb 9

Feb 13 & 27

KENNY G (SP) HOLIDAY SING-ALONG (NP) Dec 7 Dec 9

Feb 15

Dec 10

Nov 17–Jan 6

CIRQUE NUTCRACKER (BSO)

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

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARASALIS (SP) Dec 14 & 15

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

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP (SP)

CD: CityDance School & Conservatory MCYO: Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore SCC: Strathmore Children’s Chorus LM: Levine Music

Dec 9

Feb 22

Music Center

Dec 30

THE RAILROAD: TERRON COOPER SORRELLS (SP)

ANJALI TANEJA (SP)

Dec 13

Feb 16

SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT (OP)

Jan 12–Feb 17

SP: Strathmore Presents

Dec 4

CHOPIN RECOLLECTIONS OF HOME (NP)

HANDEL’S MESSIAH (NP)

NIGHT: THE 28TH ANNUAL STRATHMORE JURIED EXHIBITION (SP)

BLUES JAM (LM)

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS (SP) Dec 2

RESPIGHI PINES OF ROME (BSO)

Dec 20 & 21

SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (OP)

————————————————— HOLIDAY

INFAMOUS BRAHMS (NP)

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS (OP)

AIR WORKSHOP WITH ANJALI TANEJA (SP)

TURANGALÎLA-SYMPHONIE (BSO)

Jan 24

Dec 18 & 19

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS (LM)

Feb 20

SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO (BSO)

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER (SP)

————————————————— POP/ROCK

Jan 29

Jan 13

Dec 16 & 17

Dec 22 & 23

FARRUQUITO (SP)

THE CORNELL GLEE CLUB SESQUICENTENNIAL CONCERT (OP) Jan 12

Dec 16

Community

Education

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

19

Thank you, DONORS & SUPPORTERS Strathmore thanks the individuals and organizations who have made contributions between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Their support of at least $500 and continued commitment enables us to give back to the community through affordable, accessible, and quality performances; education programs; and partnerships.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS AARP Anonymous (2) Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Sheila and Kenneth Berman Booz Allen Hamilton Francine and James Brady The Carl M. Freeman Foundation City Perch Kitchen+Bar Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Theresa and William Ford George and Carolyn Metskas Foundation Graham Holdings Company Greater Washington Community Foundation The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Diana and Paul Hatchett Elizabeth and Joel Helke Isidore Grossman Foundation, Inc. Monica Jeffries Hazangeles and John Hazangeles Bridget and Joseph Judge Iris Stein Korman and Louis Korman Lahinch Tavern and Grill Jill and Jim Lipton Lockheed Martin Corporation Marriott International, Inc. Maryland State Arts Council Florentina Mehta Dottie Curtis Mergner The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Harry Olson Paul M. Angell Family Foundation PEPCO, an Exelon Company Seasons 52 Vicki and Robert Selzer Mary and Jim Speyer Summer House and Stella Barra Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

STRATHMORE CIRCLES Anonymous (2) Louise Appell Ausherman Family Foundation Gary and Amy Block Carol and Scott Brewer Marilyn Brody and Allen Kronstadt

20

Greg and Mary Bruch Frances and Leonard Burka Carin and Bruce Cooper Carolyn Degroot and Jorge Lopez-Balboa Starr and Fred Ezra Stephanie Fischer J. H. Gaddis Phyllis and Ralph Gittleson Ellen and Michael Gold Lana Halpern Julie and John Hamre Elizabeth and Joel Helke Christine and Jay Hellman Richard and Cheryl Hoffman A. Eileen Horan Linda and Robert Horowitz Linda and Van Hubbard Adele and Roy Igersheim Kay Knight and Harvey Kipper John M. and Teri Hanna Knowles Tina and Arthur Lazerow Sheila Levin Judie and Harry Linowes June Linowitz and Howard Eisner Jill and Jim Lipton Janice McCall Florentina Mehta Simone and Christopher Meyer Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum/ Joe Chazen Victoria Beall Muth Janine and Phillip O’Brien Dale and Anthony Pappas Marjorie Pearson and Richard Lampl Jerry and Carol Perone HelenLouise Pettis Mindy and Charles Postal Kristy Pottol and Bobbie Rothen Marsha and Peter Pratt Lorraine and Barry Rogstad Michael Rosenbaum and Meredith Weiser Linda Rosenzweig and Sander Bieber Barbara and Ted Rothstein Janet and Michael Rowan Carol Salzman and Michael Mann Grace Shen Terry Sherman Ralston and David Ralston Jim Siegel and Linda Stern-Siegel Fran and Richard Silbert Leon and Deborah Snead

Tanya and Stephen Spano M. Alexander Stiffman and Karen Rosenthal Judi and Richard Sugarman Wendy and Donald Susswein Leslie Tarantola and Simeon Taylor Johanna H. Weekley Susan Wellman Marty and Betsy West Irene and Steven White Ellen and Bernard Young Paul A. and Peggy L. Young, NOVA Research Company

STRATHMORE STARS Almay Alday and Otto Girr Rhoda Alderman Alexander C. & Tillie S. Speyer Foundation Mary Kay and Dave Almy Richard Alperstein and Lenore Seliger Anonymous (4) Joseph Antonucci Steven Anzalone Welman, Peilin, and Stella Aquino Ivy Baer and Marc Rothenberg Kevin Baker and Kenneth Greenberg Amy Ballard and Jean-Michel Eid Laura Baptiste and Brian Kildee Marilyn Bate Brian and Susan Bayly Susan Benezra Edith Black Robert G. Brewer, Jr., and Constance B. Lohse Bill Bronrott Doris Brott Sarah Brown and Alan Gourley Sharon P. Brown Hope Brown-Saxton Barbara and Arthur Bushkin Lucie and Jeff Campbell Kathleen and William Carey Eleanor and Oscar Caroglanian Trish and Tim Carrico Bennett and Kathy Chamberlin Nancy Chasen and Don Spero Robert Cole Irene S. Cooperman Caitlin Cusack Hilde Dachtera Madeline and Steven D’Alessio

STRATHMORENEWS STRATHMORENEWS || Winter Winter2018–2019 2018–2019 || www.strathmore.org www.strathmore.org

Maria Darby Judith Doctor Shoshanah Drake Joan Earley-Wilcox Scott Elston Susan and Howard Feibus Roger Feinthel Marcia Feuerstein and Ronald Schwarz Judith Fiske Moak and Kevin Moak Dorothy Fitzgerald Anthony and Wyn Fitzpatrick Gail Fleder Jennie and William E. Forehand, Jr. Noreen and Michael Friedman Mark and Suzanne Friis Christopher and Carol Sue Fromboluti Sarah and Daniel Gallagher Nancy and Peter Gallo Pam Gates and Bob Schultz Asha M. George Cherry and Sanford Glazer Wendy and Fred Goldberg Grace Creek Advisors, Robert Atlas and Gloria Paul Dorothy and Sol Graham Doris and Mark Greene Guilford Retirement Services Marlene and Bill Haffner Ellie and John Hagner Gerri Hall and David Nickels John C. Hanson Yasmin Harris Vicki Hawkins-Jones and Michael D. Jones Connie Heller Esther and Eugene Herman Arthur and Wilma Holmes Carol and Larry Horn Renee Iacona Terry Jacobs and Dena Baker Belinda Kane Bernard Kanstoroom Joni and Howard Katz Zorina and John Keiser Chris and Henri Keller Deloise and Lewis Kellert Kathleen Knepper Robert Kopera Tom Lansford Ellen and Stuart Lessans Laurence and Barbara Levitan Nancy and Dan Longo Janice and Jerome Lucas

Francis Luong Susan and Eric Luse Betsy and Dolores Maloney Jacqueline and Tom Manger Kim L. Mason and Sandra M. Humphrey Nancy McGinness Phyllis J. McKoy Dan and Viji Melnick Jeffrey Menick Patrice and Richard Miller Virginia Miller Nell Minow and David Apatoff Jane and Paul Molloy Shani Moore Stephen Mucchetti Molly and Franklin Myers Robert and Florence Nisbet Amanda and Robert Ogren Joyce Pascal-Kilgore and James Kilgore Carolyn L. Pasti Dolores Patrizio Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Claire Reade Richard and Melba Reichard Vivian Riefberg Marylouise and Harold Roach Sharon Robinson DelBusso and Steve DelBusso Shelley and Harry Ross Elaine and Stuart Rothenberg Estelle Luber Schwalb Phyl and Ken Schwartz Anne Schwartz Delibert and Arthur C. Delibert Roger and Barbara Schwarz Robert D. and Ruth Jean Shaw James Sheaffer and Dale Koepenick Steven and Donna Shriver Deborah Silberman Donald M. Simonds Ann Jones Simpson Mark Smith Grace and Eugene Smoley Rick Sniffin and Mary Ellen Savarese Robin and Stuart Sorkin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Spaniol, III James and Karen Spinner Denis Stewart Qunhuei and Andrew Tangborn Marta and Juan Teigeiro Marilyn and Mark Tenenbaum Linda and Steuart Thomsen Marion and Dennis Torchia Maryellen Trautman and Darrell Lemke Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner Heather VanKeuren Rosetta Virgilio Bob Vollinger Ronald West Maggalean Weston Steve Willmann Joan and Lewis Winkler Jean and Robert Wirth Susan and Jack Yanovski Ling-Xiang Ye and Charles Mainhart

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROJECT SPONSORS Anne and Ronald Abramson Pennie and Gary Abramson Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Adventist HealthCare Mary Kay and Dave Almy Anonymous (3) Louise Appell Asbury Methodist Village Ivy Baer and Marc Rothenberg David Barkley and Jeffery Wingate Brian and Susan Bayly Ben & Jerry’s of Rockville Cathy Bernard Booz Allen Hamilton Harriet and Jerome Breslow Robert G. Brewer, Jr., and Constance B. Lohse Joi and Colin Brown Kris Brown Coleman and Jonathan Coleman Frances and Leonard Burka Capital One Services Inc., LLC Kathleen and William Carey Clark Construction Group, LLC Comcast Costello Construction Carol and Joseph Danks Maria Darby Suzanne and Joe Dell’Orfano David Denton Robert Deutsch David Dise The Duffie Companies Hope Eastman Bette Eberly-Hill and John Hill Faith and William England Starr and Fred Ezra Federal Realty Investment Trust Dorothy Fitzgerald Fivesquares Development Theresa and William Ford Elizabeth and Peter Forster Fox Hill Senior Condominium Lesley Furlong GEICO Giant Food, LLC Mark Ginsberg Glenstone Foundation Ellen and Michael Gold Barbara Goldberg Goldman and Michael Goldman Donna Goodman James Grauberger Grimm & Parker Architects Judy and Sheldon Grosberg Julie and John Hamre John C. Hanson Cheryl and George Haywood Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien Suzanne and Barry Helfand Elizabeth and Joel Helke Louisa and Steven Hollman A. Eileen Horan May-May and Carlos Horcasitas House of Musical Traditions Emily Hsu and John Choi Linda and Van Hubbard Isidore Grossman Foundation, Inc.

Monica Jeffries Hazangeles and John Hazangeles Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation, Inc. The John and Effie Macklin Charitable Fund Jordan Kitt’s Music Bridget and Joseph Judge Cheryl and James Jukes Brit Kirwan Kathleen Knepper Rose and Steve Krasnow Delia and Marvin Lang John Lazerow Tina and Arthur Lazerow Karen Lefkowitz and Allen Neyman Catherine and Isiah Leggett Carolyn and Jeffrey Leonard Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered Jill and Jim Lipton Lockheed Martin Corporation Myat Lwin M&T Bank Maplewood Park Place Marriott International, Inc. J. Alberto Martinez Ann McDaniel Dottie Curtis Mergner MGAC Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Middle C Music Sheila Millar Montgomery County Government Department of Recreation Shani Moore Patricia Haywood Moore and Roscoe M. Moore, Jr. Julie and James Muir, III Esther and Stuart Newman Gail and Steven Niedelman Krista and David Nufrio Janine and Phillip O’Brien Ohana Music, Inc. Sujatha and Murali Pathy Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Marjorie Pearson and Richard Lampl PEPCO, an Exelon Company Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Charla and David Phillips Righttime Medical Care Grace Rivera-Oven and Mark Oven Rodgers Consulting Dale Rosenthal and Michael Cutler Sachiko Kuno Foundation, Inc. John Sackett Santos, Postal & Company The Estate of Henry J. Schalizki and Robert D. Davis Suzanne Schonfeld Patricia and Joseph Shao Joseph Sifer The Society, Inc. Rochelle Stanfield and Edward Grossman Fred Struble Wendy and Donald Susswein Chris Syllaba

Richard Tanzillo and Peter Treibley Sylvia and James Thorp Tom and Denise Murphy Family Fund Total Wine & More The Tower Companies Carol Trawick Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner United Way of the National Capital Area Praveena and Srikanth Velamati Marty and Betsy West WGL Holdings, Inc. Steve Willmann Michael Wu and Ellen Stanley

CON BRIO SOCIETY Serving the future of Strathmore through a legacy gift Anonymous Louise Appell Harriet and Jerome Breslow Sharon P. Brown John Cahill Kathleen and William Carey Oscar and Eleanor Caroglanian Jonita and Richard S. Carter Irene S. Cooperman Trudie Cushing and Neil Beskin Muriel Fine+ Doris and Mark Greene Julie and John Hamre Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien A. Eileen Horan Vivian and Peter Hsueh Richard Lampl Tina and Arthur Lazerow Chiu and Melody Lin Diana Locke and Robert Toense Janet L. Mahaney Jeffrey Menick Carol and Alan Mowbray Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Lorraine and Barry Rogstad Barbara and David Ronis+ The Estate of Henry J. Schalizki+ and Robert D. Davis+ Phyl and Ken Schwartz Deane+ and John Sherman+ Annie Simonian Totah and Sami Totah+ Maryellen Trautman and Darrell Lemke Carol Trawick Peter Vance Treibley Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner

Please note that “+” denotes that a donor is being honored posthumously.

301.581.5100 301.581.5100 || Winter Winter2018–2019 2018–2019 || STRATHMORENEWS STRATHMORENEWS

21

O, CHRISTMAS TEA!

Veronika Lukasova

Share Strathmore Blend with a friend, drink in sweet music, and leaf your cares behind.

AFTERNOON TEA

December

February

3 4 5 10

11 12 15 17

18

19

5

6

9

12

13

19 20 23 26

27

John Dassoulas, piano Mike Gold, piano SOLD OUT! Fran Hrastar, piano Specialty Tea: Scandinavian Christmas Tea Judith Mostyn White, harp SOLD OUT! Noreen Friedman & Robin Schultz, flute duo Meg Baker, harp & piano Specialty Tea: Mrs. Claus Tea SOLD OUT! Specialty Tea: Charles Dickens Tea SOLD OUT! Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer, Paul Oorts, harp guitar & Sophie Chang, cello Specialty Tea: Charles Dickens Tea SOLD OUT! Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar

No Teas in January

Tea begins at 1pm Call 301.581.5108 for reservations.

Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Vegetarian options are available; inquire when reserving.

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

WINTER SPECIALTY TEAS SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS TEA

CHINESE NEW YEAR TEA

Mon, Dec 10

Wed, Feb 6

Skoal—a toast to tradition, with tea and treats from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to brighten your Yuletide whether you’ve been Nordic or nice!

Celebrate the year of the Pig during this Chinese festival with traditional cuisine and melodies.

MRS. CLAUS TEA Sat, Dec 15 A holiday tradition to treasure forever! Share seasonal music, child-friendly snacks, story time with Mrs. Claus, and more sweet surprises.

CHARLES DICKENS TEA Mon & Wed, Dec 17 & 19 Enjoy the Dickensian delights of an authentic Victorian holiday tea, with merry music, festive food, and a bright British sensibility that’s sure to raise your spirits.

22

Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer, Paul Oorts, harp guitar & Carrie Rose, flute Specialty Tea: Chinese New Year Tea Lily Chang, piano Specialty Tea: Valentine’s Day Tea Elizabeth Benforado, dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar Specialty Tea: Valentine’s Day Tea Noreen Friedman & Robin Schultz, flute duo Specialty Tea: Valentine’s Day Tea Mike Gold, piano John Dassoulas, piano Rosalind Breslow, piano Meg Baker, piano Specialty Tea: South American Tea Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar Specialty Tea: South American Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar

STRATHMORENEWS | Winter 2018–2019 | www.strathmore.org

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA Sat, Tue & Wed, Feb 9, 12 & 13 Enjoy our romantic, relaxing tea—perfect for sharing with someone special.

SOUTH AMERICAN TEA Tue & Wed, Feb 26 & 27 Warm up your winter with a rich, flavorful menu and Latin rhythms.

A Great Gift!

A tea-for-two gift certificate or a tin of Strathmore’s Signature Blend loose leaf tea is the perfect present! Call 301.581.5108 or visit the Shop at Strathmore to purchase.

GENERAL INFORMATION ORDER NOW!

ARTS ACCESS FOR ALL

TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open captioning is available at the following performances in select seats: The Beach Boys Mon, Dec 10 RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Sat, March 2 Open captioning is available at other Strathmore Presents performances in the Music Center by request. Please contact the Strathmore Ticket Office at 301.581.5100 at least 14 days in advance of the performance to request open captioning, sign interpretation, or other accommodations. Accommodations subject to availability.

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

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

HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE HOURS

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES

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

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

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

ALLEGRO KITCHEN

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

SCHEDULED WINTER CLOSINGS Tue, Dec 25: Campus closed in observance of Christmas Day. Tue, Jan 1: Campus closed in observance of New Year’s Day. Mon, Jan 21: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Mon, Feb 18: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed in observance of Presidents Day.

Facebook.com/StrathmoreArts

@Strathmore

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

301.581.5100 | Winter 2018–2019 | STRATHMORENEWS

23

STRATHMORE NEWS

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1763 SUBURBAN, MD

Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

Strathmore is partially funded by operating grants from: Customer Number

Source Code

GIFT THE GOOD STUFF! Make the Shop at Strathmore in the Mansion your go-to for one-of-a-kind treasures sure to please everyone on your holiday list! You’ll find original art, beautiful textiles, handmade jewelry, plus creative kits and toys for children.