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Welcome!
Dear Patron of the Arts, A new season is upon us, and we are pleased to present to you our next wave of exciting performances. Our concerts and afternoon tea performances are sure to satisfy the diverse music connoisseurs among our patrons, and we continue to offer a variety of classes, exhibitions, and other arts activities. Please check in with us from time to time as we will be adding and presenting events and activities not listed in this brochure. If you prefer, you may also provide us with an email address so you will be included in our email messages. We look forward to welcoming you to the Harmony Hall Arts Center’s 2018–2019 season. 2 | 2018–2019 SEASON
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018, 2 PM
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VERONNEAU TRIO Lynn Veronneau captivates audiences at festivals, concert halls, and jazz clubs across North America and Europe with her vocals and guitar. She performs a wonderful blend of bossa nova, jazz, samba, swing, and acoustic music in French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Her band has been honored with multiple awards in the Mid-Atlantic region, including awards for best jazz group, best vocals, and best recording. At Harmony Hall Arts Center, Veronneau will perform French, Brazilian, and American swing repertoires with guitar and percussion.
Veronneau Trio
All ages | Tickets: $18/person SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018, 8 PM
CONCERT
DAVID SEA David Sea became lead singer in his family’s gospel group before forming David Sea & The Question Marks in 1970. Over time the group changed its performance style to rock ‘n’ roll and its name to David Sea & The Uptown Movement. Sea went on to become a solo artist in the early 1980s, recording several singles for the Hy-Tyde label. In 1984, David Sea he switched to the Crown Limited label for the Roscoe-Robinson produced “Do It Right Now” and “Who’s Been Warming My Oven.” After performing as a solo artist for another 10 years, Sea joined The Temptations Revue, where he continues today as lead singer. Stroll down memory lane as David Sea shares his vocal gift with you.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/students and seniors WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018, 2 PM
AFTERNOON TEA Cissa Paz Trio
CISSA PAZ TRIO The uncompromising momentum of Cissa Paz’s sambas evokes the joie de vivre of being Brazilian. Paz creates and rearranges songs melded with the rich traditions of Afro-Brazilian and Luso-African concepts. Her captivating stage presence and soulful voice are fresh, fun, and rhythmic. Paz performs songs in Portuguese, Portuguese Creole, Spanish, French, and English. She’s fun to watch as she talks about the lyrics and teaches audiences about the styles of the music she performs.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person 2 | 2018–2019 SEASON
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Cristian Perez
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018, 2 PM
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CRISTIAN PEREZ Argentine guitarist/composer Cristian Perez weaves together genres from throughout the world to reveal the universality of music. With a strong foundation in classical, jazz, and South American music, he crafts a singular voice, rich in sensitivity and nuance, which freely explores the possibilities of music as an art form. Perez’s rediscovery of the folk music of his childhood and the music of other cultures, such as India’s and Japan’s, has influenced his musical palette and helped him reshape his original compositions and arrangements featured in his quintet. Perez’s guitar is joined by flute, bandoneon, upright bass, and drums to form a hybrid ensemble — equal parts jazz, chamber, and world music.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person 4 | 2018–2019 SEASON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018, 2 PM
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NATIONAL OPERA WEEK CELEBRATION In celebration of National Opera Week, musicians from the Washington National Opera perform a variety of opera vignettes from Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, Gershwin, and more in partnership with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts. Enjoy an afternoon of staged selections with narration describing the scenes of love, vengeance, betrayal, passion, deception, monarchy, and lust. Pianist Dr. Lester Green accompanies.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018, 2PM
SENIOR ARTS SERIES
VSAP VSAP is their name, which is a short acronym for “Very Smooth and Personal Band and Show”. While these talented musicians hail from various areas in the country, VSAP originated in Clinton, MD. In 2006, the founder and leader of VSAP, Carl Sumler, began assembling necessary ingredients to put the band together. Old school funk from Missouri, harmonies from New Jersey and the Bronx, a lead singer with an extreme vocal range and a rhythmic drummer, both out of Baltimore, along with smooth keyboard players, one from Florida and one out of Waldorf. Carl added them to his musical pot, stirred things a bit, and produced a sound that is unique, rare, and chock full of tasteful soul. VSAP is always ready to give you a sample of their musical stew.
Ages 60 and over | Tickets: $5/person WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018, 2 PM
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BARRY GURLEY DUO and SURPRISE GUEST
Barry Gurley
Washingtonian magazine named Barry Gurley “Best Pianist-Vocalist” in Washington, D.C. Gurley’s career has taken him to countless venues, including D.C.’s Blues Alley; New York City’s Blue Note Jazz Club; the Monterey Jazz Festival; and Le Bilboquet in Paris, France. Gurley plays uniquely stylized versions of songs from the 1940s and 1950s in his jazz vocal repertoire, tunes by pop artists such as The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, and songs of current jazz vocal stalwarts Al Jarreau, Jon Hendricks, and others — songs that have withstood the test of time.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018, 8 PM
CONCERT
THE CHANTELS The Chantels, who began their journey in 1956, are considered one of the best girl groups of the 1950s. The five group members — Arlene Smith, Renee Minus, Jacqulyn Landry, Sonia Goring, and Lois Harris — all attended St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School in the Bronx, New York, and were members of the Catholic church choir. Their unique sound was rooted in the liturgical music of that The Chantels church, which is why some people say they sound like “angels.” Their hits include “Maybe,” “Look in My Eyes,” and “He’s Gone.” To this day, the current members of the Chantels — Lois Harris, Renee Minus, Sonia Goring, and Ami Ortiz — captivate audiences with their hit tunes that take you back to the 1950s.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018, 2 PM
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WAYNE WILENTZ QUARTET Specializing in Brazilian bossa nova and samba, the Wayne Wilentz Quartet plays the Brazilian jazz we know today, which was influenced by the music of Africa, Europe, and the indigenous peoples of Brazil. Leader Wayne Wilentz is a pianist, composer, and arranger who played regularly with Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Coasters, The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, Carl Garner’s Coasters, and Jimmy Horman. As a member of recording artists Skyy for nine years, Wilentz toured internationally with the group and was a member when the group earned a Gold Record for their LP “Skyyline.” Wilentz teaches piano and vocals at the Washington Conservatory of Music and is musical director for Capital City Voices, the premier jazz choir based in DC. His compositions and music may be heard on current television shows, including “The Mindy Project” and “Elemental.”
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
Wayne Wilentz Quartet
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Jean Carne
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018, 8 PM
CONCERT
JEAN CARNE Jean Carne’s recording career started in 1971. Over the years she’s performed with Duke Ellington, Norman Connors, George Duke, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Between 1977 and 1979, she recorded for Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International Records label, which produced her hits “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head” and “My Love Don’t Come Easy.” Carne went on to record for the Motown label in 1983. In 1986, recording for Atlantic Records, she found immediate success with her chart-topping rhythm and blues hit “Closer Than Close.” Carne has continued to perform nationally and internationally. She is one of the most sought-after female vocalists on the rhythm and blues circuit.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018, 2 PM
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SMOKIN’ POLECATS Bill Wax of WPFW Radio said it best: “The Smokin’ Polecats play the blues in all styles and for all tastes.” The Smokin’ Polecats is considered the best blues band in the D.C. metropolitan area. Their sound originates from the postWorld War II ensemble sound of Chicago masters such as Jimmy Rogers, Little Walter, and Howlin’ Wolf, as well as the West Coast jump/swing sound of Tiny Grimes, Pee Wee Crayton, and T-Bone Walker. Their sound — a melding of all these sounds — is uniquely theirs.
Smokin’ Polecats
All ages | Tickets: $18/person WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 12, 2018, 10:30 AM
KIDS’ DAY OUT
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT A heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination based on the classic tale by Margery Williams Bianco, this show examines what it means to love and to be real.
All ages | Tickets: $5/person
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BRENCORE ALLSTARS BAND
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018, 8 PM
CONCERT
BRENCORE ALLSTARS BAND: A Holiday Celebration Join The BRENCORE ALLSTARS BAND as it performs some great holiday songs that will get you in the holiday spirit. The Band is known to engage the audience in sing along and may even bring them onstage to partake in the holiday celebration. If you are looking for a great event, then come and enjoy “A Holiday Celebration”.
All ages | Free admission WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018, 2 PM
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UNIFIED JAZZ ENSEMBLE Does a Jazzy Christmas The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the United States. This ensemble, originally formed in 1992, has now educated and entertained diverse audiences for more than 25 years. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection, with audience interaction at its best.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
Unified Jazz Ensemble
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MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019 4:30–6:30 PM
AUDITIONS
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “THE SNOW QUEEN” Missoula Children’s Theatre provides two professional tour actor/directors who will audition and cast 50–60 local elementary school students in a full-length, original musical production of “The Snow Queen.” Children must be at the John Addison Concert Hall by 4:30 pm. Latecomers will not be admitted. Please wear comfortable clothing. All materials for song and movement auditions will be provided.
Grades pre-K–12 | Free admission
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019, 2 PM
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CHRIS VADALA and THE RICK WHITEHEAD TRIO Chris Vadala, one of the country’s foremost woodwind artists, is in demand as a jazz/classical performer and educator, and the Rick Whitehead Trio, winner of the 2007 Best Jazz Group Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) bring their worldclass skill and artistry to Harmony Hall Arts Center. Vadala’s performing career is highlighted by his long tenure as standout woodwind artist with the internationally recognized Chuck Mangione Quartet. Vadala is one of the Selmer Company’s most requested artist in residence clinicians and has appeared on more than 100 recordings to date. He is director of Jazz Studies and saxophone professor at the University of Maryland, where he is a UM Distinguished Scholar–teacher and author of numerous books and articles. Rick Whitehead, the recipient of the Washington Area Musician’s Association 2007 Best Jazz Instrumentalist award, and was the featured guitar soloist for the USAF Band’s Airmen of Note for 22 years and toured with the group throughout the United States, Far East, and South America. Whitehead is backed by the formidable rhythm section of John Previti on string bass and Barry Hart on drums.
Chris Vadala
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
The Rick Whitehead Trio
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019, 11 AM AND 1 PM
MUSICAL PLAY
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “THE SNOW QUEEN” The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “The Snow Queen,” an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Although set in a “land of colored ice,” this classic tale will warm your heart in its illustrative retelling by a group of funloving, imaginative hobgoblins. As they depict the journey of a young girl and her quest to find her best friend, you may find yourself believing in malevolent mirrors, yetis, talking reindeer, and snow chickens! Blizzards can come at any moment, so strap on some snowshoes and get ready to discover what it takes to overcome chilling obstacles, keep resilience alive, and melt down the Snow Queen’s icy walls.
All ages | Tickets: $5/person
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019, 2 PM
SENIOR ARTS SERIES
RAY APOLLO ALLEN Ray Apollo Allen is a local singer living in our very own Fort Washington, Maryland. Allen is best known for his renditions of rhythm and blues, gospel and soul genres. He specializes in playing for senior groups, and gets the audience movin’ and groovin’ to his soulful sounds. Ray Apollo Allen
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All ages | Tickets: $5/person
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
THE CLOVERS and THE VELONS The Clovers, founded by Harold Lucas, began singing together at Armstrong High School in Washington, D.C. The group’s signing with Atlantic Records in 1950 began an unbelievable string of 15 number-one hits on the rhythm and blues charts. Their hits on Atlantic included “Don’t You Know I Love You,” “Fool, Fool, Fool,” “One Mint Julep,” and “Lovey Dovey.” Over the years, various members left the act, but Lucas kept touring and recording with carefully chosen replacements, including Johnny Mason and Steve Charles. By the 1980s, The Clovers were undergoing a renaissance, achieving radio airplay with newly recorded material, including a number one, double-sided hit “Don’t Play That Song,” and “Drive It Home.” The Clovers have performed continually through the years and have built a reputation as one of the most entertaining groups around, combining excellent showmanship, a healthy dose of humor, and an authentic, exciting vocal blend.
The Clovers
The talented vocal group, The Velons, has been performing and recording for nearly 60 years. They continue to dazzle audiences with their harmony, which recaptures the sound and spirit of love songs echoing in the hearts of the young and young at heart. Their polished vocals and use of blowstyle harmony have been compared to those of legendary vocal groups The Moonglows and the Flamingos. Their recordings have created hits in the Carolinas (“Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”) and in the United Kingdom (“Why Don’t You Write”).
Tickets: $45/person (general admission) $40/seniors and students
The Velons
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019, 2 PM
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DAMON FOREMAN DUO A charismatic performer, Damon Foreman, along with his bass player, brings eclectic artistry to a variety of music genres. He can sooth your soul with his jazz, wake your spirit with his soul, jumpstart your heart with his funk, and light your fire with his rock ‘n’ roll. Foreman has toured around the world playing many styles of music with major artists, including Ashford and Simpson, Gladys Night, Sista Monica, Mary Wells, and Parliament Funkadelic. Foreman loves to perform and leaves listeners knowing they’ve experienced something different and awesome. In other words, he rocks!
All ages | Tickets: $18/person Damon Foreman
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, 10:30 AM
KIDS’ DAY OUT
NORTH BY NIGHT: More Heroes of the UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Follow the journey of brave men and women who risked it all to travel north and help others escape the terrors of slavery. Meet people with familiar names and many more who have gone largely unnoticed by history — until now! This show features William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Lloyd Garrison, and others.
All ages | Tickets: $5/person WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, 2 PM
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ESTHER WILLIAMS Esther Williams presents an exciting program of jazz standards and rhythm and blues with a touch of gospel thrown in. Esther Williams is a name you’re sure to remember once you’ve seen this sensuous talented entertainer. It is said that in just one set, Williams will take you from a whispered, heart-warming ballad to a swinging, jazzy standard, then right into something that gets into your body and makes you move. Along with her husband, Davey Yarborough, Williams shares a passion for and commitment to music and art in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan community. Together, they have developed the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, teaching young musicians to excel in an exciting and stimulating environment.
Esther Williams
All ages | Tickets: $18/person SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019, 1–6 PM
FESTIVAL
EXPRESSIONS of a PEOPLE You’re invited to our FREE Black History celebration featuring musical performances, children’s activities, workshops, and entertainment for the entire family. This year we welcome back some of our regular favorites, including warm and engaging greeter and storyteller, Baba-C, and the always-popular Culture Queen, Jessica Smith. Activities will include mask making, face painting, a caricaturist, a make-and-take pottery workshop and a S.T.E.A.M. workshop and just like in years past, our performances on stage are sure to please.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
HAROLD MELVIN’S BLUE NOTES Featuring DONNELL “BIG DADDY” GILLESPIE TM
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes TM, featuring Donnell “Big Daddy” Gillespie, was one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group is most noted for hits on Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976. With the passing of Harold Melvin in 1997, the group continued to tour under the banner of Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes. Under the leadership of long-time members, lead singer Donnell “Big Daddy” Gillespie and Anthony Brooks, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes remains one of the most sought-after groups on the official 70s Soul Tour. So come out and reminisce with one of Philadelphia’s finest.
All ages | Tickets: $ 45/person (general admission) $40/seniors and students
Donnell “Big Daddy” Gillespie
Zack Smith and The Dixie Power Trio
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019, 2 PM
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ZACK SMITH and THE DIXIE POWER TRIO With four musicians, the Dixie Power Trio is not your ordinary “trio.” The heart of their sound is a combination of all that is New Orleans: Dixieland, zydeco, swing, Cajun, and rock ’n’ roll. Using traditional New Orleans instrumentation, the Dixie Power Trio ventures into territory where no tuba or accordion has dared to tread. Borrowing material from Dr. John, Chuck Berry, Jelly Roll Morton, the Ramones, Led Zeppelin, and many others, the Dixie Power Trio has a knack for reinventing classics. At the same time, they take pride in the authenticity of their New Orleans jazz repertoire and original compositions. No matter where their material comes from, the Dixie Power Trio transforms it into something fun and uniquely their own.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
CHUCK BROWN BAND “The Godfather of Go-Go,” Chuck Brown, who passed away on May 16, 2012, is the undisputed sole founder and creator of Go-Go music, a hypnotically danceable genre deeply rooted in funk and soul that he developed in the early 1970s. Chuck Brown’s signature style earned him a place in American music royalty. By combining a Latin percussion groove with his love of blues, jazz, gospel, soul, and African rhythms, Brown developed his own unique sound. His first hit was “We the People” on his debut album in 1972, followed by “Blow Your Whistle.” In 1978, with Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers, Brown’s original composition “Bustin’ Loose” took the number one spot in Billboard on Source/MCA Records. Brown ran off a string of hits, including “We Need Some Money,” “Go-Go Swing Medley,” and “Your Game: Live at the 9:30 Club.” The Chuck Brown Band, which had toured the world with the Godfather of Go-Go, carries the torch and keeps the beat and legacy alive.
All ages | Tickets: $35/person (general admission $30/seniors and students
Chuck Brown Band
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019, 2 PM
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BRIDGING the GAP Bridging the Gap is the highly acclaimed string duo featuring violinist Peter Wilson and double bassist Aaron Clay. Hailed by The Washington Post for “superior arrangements and uncommon musicianship,” this unlikely duo offers a unique voice to many musical styles, performing music of the classical tradition, jazz, big band, folk, film music, popular song, and even funk. Members of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, Wilson and Clay have served as musicians of the White House for over a quarter century. In 1997 they began visiting local schools as a duo to perform outreach concerts. Known for their engaging personalities on stage, incorporating humor and audience participation in their shows, they have appeared in venues from school classrooms and private homes to concert halls and stadiums. Together, Wilson and Clay were honored in their home state by receiving the Music Award from the Arts and Humanities Commission of Fairmont, West Virginia, in recognition of their “outstanding leadership and devotion to the enhancement of the arts.”
Bridging the Gap
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
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SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
MAD LADS Mad Lads
Mad Lads was formed in 1964 at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. John Gary Williams, Julius E. Green, William Brown, and Robert Phillips comprised the original line-up. The group recorded on the Volt label, a subsidiary of the legendary Stax label out of Memphis, Tennessee. They were one of the few groups at Stax whose harmonies were influenced by the doo-wop sound. Their hits include “I Want Someone,” “I Don’t Have to Shop Around,” and “I Want a Girl.” Today, Mad Lads continues to tour with its original lead singer, John Gary Williams.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019, 2 PM
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THE DARDEN PURCELL TRIO Jazz vocalist Darden Purcell is a multifaceted musician and active featured soloist for symphony orchestras, big bands, and small ensembles as well as a band leader and vocal instructor. In addition to her active performance schedule, Purcell is a sought-after jazz vocal educator and clinician. Purcell, formerly the vocalist in the Washington, D.C., Air Force Band and in Airmen of Note, received her doctorate of musical arts in jazz performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also served as jazz voice instructor and founded and directed the University of Illinois Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Presently, she is the director of Jazz Studies and Jazz Voice at George Mason University and the founder/director of the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble. With her trio, she will present an entertaining mix of jazz classics and “Great American Songbook” standards.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person Darden Purcell
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SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
REMEMBERING BARRY WHITE: A TRIBUTE Jourdan Carroll is one of those singers you never want to forget. His voice is so deep and mesmerizing, with notes so low, some claim he makes the ground shake. Carroll made his star-like debut in his early teens. His resemblance to Barry White was so often noted, he decided to bring it into his shows! In his tributes to Barry White, Carroll captures the charismatic persona of Barry White and White’s penchant for making impromptu comments while performing. Carroll has performed on television, movies, and stages nationally, most notably in Las Vegas and New York. He has performed for such prestigious audiences as The Soul Train Cruise and the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage. His tribute to Barry White is a must-see event for Barry White and classic rhythm and blues fans. Jourdan Carroll
All ages | Tickets: $40/person $35/seniors and students WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019, 2 PM
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DARYL DAVIS BAND Chicago native Daryl Davis graduated from Howard University with a degree in jazz. Outside school, he was personally trained by legendary blues, boogiewoogie, and rock ’n’ roll pianists Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson, who both claimed him as their godson and praised his ability to master a piano style that was popular long before he was born. In addition to being a pianist and vocalist, Davis is also a professional actor, author, and lecturer, now residing in Maryland. Along with leading the Daryl Davis Band, Davis has worked with Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, Chuck Berry, the Legendary Blues Band, Percy Sledge, Sam Moore, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Coasters, The Platters, The Drifters, and many others. His CDs “American Roots,” “Alternate Routes,” and “Greatest Hits” have earned rave reviews from leading music magazines, and he’s won several awards for best artist in the rhythm and blues categories. Davis has toured nationwide and internationally.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
Daryl Davis
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019, 8 PM
Skip Mahoney and The Casuals
CONCERT
SKIP MAHONEY and THE CASUALS Skip Mahoney and The Casuals formed in 1965 in Washington, D.C. The original members were Skip Mahoney, George Norris, Roger Chapman, and Billy Jones. In 1973, the group experienced its first taste of recording success with the release of “Your Funny Moods” and “I Need Your Love.” The group’s dazzling vocals, highlighted by Mahoney’s impressive falsetto, propelled “Bless My Soul” into the R&B Top 40 for 15 weeks in 1976. With the release of their smash hit “Wherever You Go” in 1976, the group achieved international notoriety for the first time. In 2015, they released their long-awaited album “Good Old Days,” which included new music and some old, familiar classics. Skip Mahoney and The Casuals continues to perform nationally and internationally, leaving its audiences humming “Wherever You Go ... I will follow.”
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019, 2 PM
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DAVID WRIGHT & THE WRIGHT TOUCH In the 1950s when the big band era faded and a smooth swing rhythm was replaced by the back beat, the “American Song Book” became the “American Soul Book.” Saturating the radio airwaves, these songs became the foundation of popular music, that we now refer to as classic rock. David Wright (sax and vocals) and his quartet of piano, string bass, and drums perform a variety of songs from rock ’n’ roll, Motown, and beyond. Join David Wright & The Wright Touch as they play favorites such as “Run Around Sue,” My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” Brown Eyed Girl,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and more.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person David Wright & The Wright Touch
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019, 8 PM
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THE SPANIELS The Spaniels is an American rhythm and blues doo-wop group best known for the hit “Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight.” The group was called the first successful Midwestern rhythm and blues group. Group member Pookie Hudson was considered by some to be the “first true leader of a vocal group” because as the main singer, he soloed at his own microphone while the rest of the group shared a second microphone. The Spaniels became one of the first two artists to sign with Vee-Jay Records — the first large and independent African American-owned record label. The Spaniels’ hits on Vee-Jay included “Baby It’s You, “Peace of Mind,” and “Everyone’s Laughing.” When “Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight” was featured in movies such as “American Graffiti” and “Three Men and a Baby,” an entire new generation was exposed to the group’s music. Pookie Hudson’s dying wish was that the group continue on in his name and perform all the greatest hits he wrote and produced. The group kept their promise to do so. Today’s members of The Spaniels are Wellington “Bay” Robinson, Steven Wade, James Ivy, James Faison, and Lester “Earl” Wade. The Spaniels recorded a single in 2010 named “Baby Sweets” (a remake of the 1950s recording) and on the flip side “Let’s Strike a Match,” both of which continue to get rave reviews around the world.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students
The Spaniels
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019, 2 PM
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SEIKALY/HERBERMAN DUO Lena Seikaly, from Washington, D.C., is a fresh voice on the national jazz scene. She was named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” by The Washington Post. Dr. John Hasse, Duke Ellington’s biographer, called Seikaly a “major league young talent in jazz.” Seikaly is making her mark as both a revivalist of traditional jazz vocals and an innovator in contemporary vocal jazz styles. Jazz guitarist Steve Herberman is a master performer and educator. His sheer command of the instrument puts one in mind of the great jazz guitar masters. Herberman is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and has performed at venues such as Birdland in New York City, Spazio in Los Angeles, the NAMM shows in Anaheim and Nashville, and, recently, the North Wales Jazz Guitar weekend in the United Kingdom. Closer to home, he has performed at Blues Alley, the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
Seikaly/Herberman Duo
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
TJ HOOKER-TAYLOR: A Tribute to JOHNNIE TAYLOR
TJ Hooker-Taylor
TJ Hooker-Taylor is the son of blues and soul legend Johnnie Taylor, who died in May 2000. Hooker-Taylor grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He was surrounded by gospel, soul, and blues throughout his childhood. Hooker-Taylor was blessed with his father’s love for music and more importantly, his father’s soulful voice. An accomplished artist in his own right, he performed as an opening act for Johnnie Taylor for 10 years. Since his father’s passing, Hooker-Taylor has spent his years touring the country and keeping Johnnie Taylor’s music alive. His playlist includes all of Johnnie Taylor’s greatest hits, such as “Who’s Making Love,” “Cheaper to Keep Her,” “Disco Lady,” and “Jody Got Your Girl and Gone.” HookerTaylor’s performance has captured the essence of the great Johnnie Taylor. If you’re a Johnnie Taylor fan, or you just love good old blues and soul music, you do not want to miss this show.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person (general admission) $35/seniors and students 20 | 2018–2019 SEASON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019, 2 PM
AFTERNOON TEA
KAREN GRAY TRIO with GANTT KUSHNER To vocalist Karen Gray, every performance is an act of love: She loves the songs, she loves the collaboration with fine musicians, and she loves her audience. Gray’s vocal style is sensitive and smart. She delivers each tune with right-on intonation and a true jazz sense of timing. She presents a sophisticated blend of jazz and swing with longtime pros Gantt Kushner (guitar) and Hugh Johnson (string bass).
Karen Gray
Washingtonian magazine described Gray as a “tip top vocalist,” and Just Jazz Guitar magazine gave a highly flattering review of Gray’s “lovely vocal stylings.”
Gantt Kushner
All ages | Tickets: $18/person
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2019, 8 PM
CONCERT
LEONARD, COLEMAN & BLUNT
Leonard, Coleman & Blunt
Leonard, Coleman & Blunt is the culmination of a musical journey that began in 1970 with a group called True Reflection. Three of the four members of that group Glenn Leonard, Joe Coleman, and Joe Blunt, went on to perform with three of the premier vocal groups of all time, The Temptations, The Platters, and The Drifters, respectively. After many years traveling the world with these groups, the three have come together to form Leonard, Coleman & Blunt. They perform many of the great hits from their respective groups, songs like “My Girl,” “Only You,” “Under the Boardwalk,” and many more great hits. Come out and enjoy the vocal stylings of Leonard, Coleman & Blunt.
All ages | Tickets: $40/person(general admission) $35/seniors and students
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GALLERY Exhibitions If These Quilts Could Talk! Works by the Wee Bee Quilters Group Monday, August 13-Friday, October 5, 2018 Public Reception: Saturday, August 18, 3–5 pm The members of Wee Bee Quilters, formed in November 2003, share their creative spirit and sewing and quilting skills in a playful and positive atmosphere. The Bee is a gathering place where new and seasoned quilters teach and learn new techniques and share their expertise with other quilters. This exhibition features quilts by members Carolyn Burgess, Carolyn Campbell-Flowe, Marlene Clark, Valerie Crawford, Sandra Ealy, Felicia Few, Sondra Hassan, Jocelyn Hebert-Allen, Shirley Hodge, Gwendolyn Jackson, Patricia Johnson, Patricia King, Linda Mackenzie, Charlene Marshall, Nadine Mills, Lezette Moyer, Linda Saunders, Loretta Tatum, Lynora Williams.
Annual Prince George’s County Artists Juried Exhibition CC Flowe
Monday, October 29-Saturday, December 29, 2018 Public Reception: Saturday, November 10, 3–5 pm Drawing on the vast core of visual artists who live, work, or maintain their studios in Prince George’s County, this annual exhibition offers the opportunity for our artists to showcase their talents and skills to the citizens throughout Prince George’s County.
Contemplating Our Waters: Nicole Salimbene Monday, March 25-Saturday, May 18, 2019 Public Reception: Saturday, March 30, 3–5 pm Nicole Salimbene is an interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of poetics, psychology, environmentalism, and contemplative practice. Her work strives to glean elegance and monumentality out of the ordinary and ephemeral. Through form and idea, she searches for the poetics of materiality and relationship and the transformation that arises from wrestling with internal and external worlds. From this, Salimbene seeks to provide interactive engagements as a way for viewers to embody the metaphors presented for reflection.
Contemplating Our Waters
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AFTERNOON TEA Series 2018 –2019
A and B series tickets $60 now on sale C and D series tickets $75 on sale December 5
Series A
Series B
SEPTEMBER 5
SEPTEMBER 19
Veronneau Trio
Cissa Paz Trio
OCTOBER 3
OCTOBER 17
Cristian Perez Trio NOVEMBER 7
Barry Gurley Duo DECEMBER 5
Smokin’ Polecats
The Smokin’ Polecats
Cissa Paz
Esther Williams
Bridging the Gap
National Opera Week Celebration NOVEMBER 21
Wayne Wilentz Quartet DECEMBER 19
Unified Jazz Ensemble Does a Jazzy Christmas
Damon Foreman
Darden Purcell
Series C
Series D
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JANUARY 23
FEBRUARY 6
FEBRUARY 27
MARCH 6
MARCH 20
APRIL 3
APRIL 17
MAY 1
MAY 15
Chris Vadala and the Rick Whitehead Trio Esther Williams Bridging the Gap Daryl Davis Band Seikaly/Herberman Duo
Damon Foreman Duo Zack Smith and the Dixie Power Trio Darden Purcell Trio David Wright & The Wright Touch Karen Gray Trio With Gantt Kushner HARMONY HALL ARTS CENTER | 23
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in the classroom To complement our 2018-2019 visual and performing arts season, we also offer a host of wonderful classes in a variety of specialties including pottery, watercolor, sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, ballet, as well as African, modern, street, and belly dance. Register for classes online at pgparks.com or at any staffed M-NCPPC facility in Prince George’s County.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 301-203-6070 TT Y 301-699-2544
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Many thanks for your support of our arts programs from the staff at Harmony Hall Arts Center. Zelda, Galveston, Lenora, Ashley, Denise, Barbara, Zahra, Beverly, Gloria, Towanna, Arlene, Patricia, Jackie, Peter, Maxi, Mitchell, Aliah, Lauren, Alex, Narvia, Michael, Chris, John, Jacque, Dale, Mary, Marcus, Pamela, Sheryl, and Cyndi
ABOUT THE HARMONY HALL ARTS CENTER The center is a multifaceted arts facility that also offers rental opportunities to a variety of arts and non-arts organizations, groups, and individuals. Only the programs and events advertised in this brochure and displaying the M-NCPPC logo are endorsed by Harmony Hall Arts Center. All programs and events in rented spaces are the sole responsibility of the renting entity. GALLERY HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 2 pm BOX OFFICE HOURS: The box office and will call are open one hour prior to the start of the program. PLEASE NOTE: Prince George’s County Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any activity announced in this brochure. TICKET INFORMATION: All ticket sales are final; no exchanges or refunds are permitted. Unpaid reservations for tickets are not accepted, and performances are subject to change. Tickets are sold as reserved, numbered seats. Tickets may be purchased online at arts.pgparks.com or in person from the arts office during the following hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–8 pm; Saturday, 10 am–4 pm. ADA accommodations must be requested at time of ticket purchase.
TRANSPORTATION: Harmony Hall Arts Center is located in southern Prince George’s County within the Broad Creek Historic District, just off Indian Head Highway. Limited public transportation is available.
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PARKING: Parking is available in the front and to the south of the center. Overflow parking is available behind the building.
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ARTS CENTER 10701 Livingston Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 301-203-6070; TTY 301-699-2544 HarmonyHallArts@pgparks.com arts.pgparks.com
Harmony Hall Arts Center is a facility of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.
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