Weekend Round Up August 27, 2015

1984

August 27th, 2015 at 07:30 PM | $20-108 | stcbox@shakespearetheatre.org | Tel: 202.547.1122 | Event Website

A new adaptation of the classic by George Orwell created by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan. 1984 was originally produced by Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse, and Almeida Theatre

April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching—and the door to Room 101 can swing open at any time. Orwell’s vision of a dystopian future is brought to life in a radical multimedia production by the U.K.’s acclaimed Headlong theatre company.

Address

The Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Kristin Chenoweth
August 28th, 2015 at 08:00 PM | Event Website

With a voice that “slices through the stratosphere like a supersonic jet,” (The New York Times) this Tony- and Emmy-winning star takes center stage, performing theatre and pop standards, as well as songs off her 2014 album, Coming Home.
Address

Filene Center
1551 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia

“Brews for Books” Fundraiser at Mr. Smith’s
August 31st, 2015 at 04:00 PM | Free; $10 donation suggested | marketing@bankofgeorgetown.com | Tel: 2023551200 | Event Website

Join Bank of Georgetown for “Brews for Books” at Mr. Smiths! This happy hour benefits First Book, a nonprofit that puts new books in the hands of low-income kids. Enjoy drink specials & half price appetizers; a $10 donation provides 4 new books to a needy child. Donate online.

The event is part of “Give Back: Tenfold,” Bank of Georgetown’s anniversary service initiative that supports 10 local nonprofits through unique projects and donation drives.Member FDIC

Address

Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown
3205 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

4:00-9:00 PM

Fairfax Choral Society Youth & Adult Auditions
September 1st, 2015 at 06:00 AM | No cost to audition. Contact Office for Tuition & Dues Information | office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org | Tel: 703-642-3277 | Event Website

With ten ensembles and more than fifteen musicianship classes, FCS provides opportunities to nearly 400 choral singers from preschool through adult.

FCS will hold auditions and voice checks for our Youth and Adult Programs during the month of September. Please email office@fairfaxchoralsociety.org or call 703-642-3277 to schedule an audition time. Locations: Fairfax (Adult), Annandale, Herndon, Centreville (Youth).
Address

Fairfax (Adult), Annandale, Herndon, Centreville (Youth)