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The Smithsonian Libraries will be presenting the opening of the exhibition Magnificent Obsessions: Loving Books, Expanding Knowledge, on November 7th as a part of their 50th anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American History. The event is about the book collectors and their marvelous collections that helped to develop the Smithsonian libraries and expand […]
Join us for an ongoing Saturday morning movement class for adults. Improve balance, range of motion, strength, coordination and interact with friendly people. Drop-in for a class or enroll for a series. You may join at any time. The class instructors are Jane Franklin Dance company members, all experienced professional educators.
Curated by GW students, this display of letters, prints, and artifacts from the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection presents a nuanced look at Washington through the places that shaped him.
This exhibition brings together global treasures gathered by Lloyd Cotsen, who assembled thousands of textile fragments, garments, and other artworks over his lifetime.
Enjoy a special online presentation of the award-winning documentary LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, presented by the nonprofit, BrightFocus Foundation. The film follows one of the world’s best-selling artists as she defied genres and paved the way for her own sound and place in the world. Illustrated with concert footage, interviews with musical […]
Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, the 20th Annual Yellow Barn Instructor Exhibition, opening Friday, June 5. The Yellow Barn Studio is a flourishing center of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Art History at Glen Echo Park. Founded twenty-five years ago, the Yellow Barn Studio is now one of the largest painting centers in the Washington […]
Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, Frontline Arts: Transforming Voices, opening Friday, May 22. In collaboration with Frontline Arts, Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries presents "Transforming Voices," featuring the work of eight Veteran Artists who have facilitated transformative papermaking workshops as part of the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Community Building Art Works programs at […]
STEM + Art = STEAM! Glen Echo Park brings you a series of short and fun experiments at home, using simple ingredients. Join us on our virtual journey as we explore various STEAM experiments where art meets science! Explore our NEW Online Gallery Experience, Frontline Arts: Transforming Voices, opening Friday, May 22.
Kidsave is having a big free, nationwide virtual Miracles Gala on Thursday, July 23, 6:00 pm ET, repeated at 6 PM PT! We hope you will join us as this event is open to the public. The 1-hour gala will include visits from Hollywood celebrities including Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Molly Sims, Miss Ukraine, some […]
Corn, beans, and squash, commonly known as “the Three Sisters,” have been important companion crops in Indigenous communities in the Americas for centuries. This combination not only holds traditional wisdom and folklore but has also been proven to be scientifically and environmentally symbiotic. As part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival "Beyond the Mall" digital programming, […]
Listen Up!, a listening series guided by Jeffrey Mumford, examines recorded performances by black classical composers through time. Classes are at 7 pm, Thursdays, on July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. 5 sessions are $73. Individual classes are not available. Email info@washingtonconservatory.org for more information.
Join the National Archives for its first-ever virtual July 4th celebration! For 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States that includes a traditional reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence on the Museum steps. This year, the National Archives will lift the words of the Declaration of Independence off of […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to Zoom! Enjoy a serene 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! A […]
National Presbyterian Church invites you to participate in a drive-through Food Drive for Central Union Mission. This is an easy, contactless way to serve our community during these times of […]
https://meditation-dc.org/resolving-conflicts-friday-night-lecture-july-10/ Disharmony, disagreements and conflicts can be a major source of stress and anxiety. If we want to be truly happy and free from problems we must learn the inner causes of such problems and discover inner methods to control our own mind. In this Friday Night Lecture we will explore practical methods found in […]
https://meditation-dc.org/healing-power-of-meditation-july-11th/ The practice of taking and giving is one of the most powerful methods for opening our hearts and healing our mental and physical illness.This ancient practice brings mental peace and happiness, and is especially helpful in situations where we may otherwise feel powerless to directly helping others or overcoming adversity. Taking and giving is […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to Zoom! Enjoy a serene 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! A […]
Kofi Dennis, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist, performs several songs, including the “Birthday Song” and “Agoo Amee.” Kofi’s interactive songs encourage the use of musical instruments such as triangles, bells, drums, and rhythm sticks. Children will learn about the months of the year, as well as sequential patterns, while singing and dancing along to the […]
This performance, by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Mary Gresock, is a mini-opera about a special day in the life of Miss Muffet. Through song, acting, dance, costumes, and scenery, Miss Muffet meets someone who loves curds and whey as much as she does. Through Miss Muffet’s dilemma and choices, children will learn about the […]
Wolf Trap Field Trip Fridays are performed and recorded by Wolf Trap Teaching Artists to provide children and their parents/caregivers the opportunity to experience stimulating live arts experiences from the comfort of their home. These interactive performances are accompanied by a handout that has been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the […]
Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists, perform two original songs, “Deep Earth” and “Deep Oceans,” that are a study of contrasts in nature. One is a rollicking good time song about the living ecosystem of deep, dark caves, the other a soaring meditation on the beauty and mystery of oceans and […]
Performed by Penny Russell, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist, Billy’s Bridge is a short puppetry piece about Bill, Nan, and The Kid – three young goats. On this particular afternoon, The Kid builds towers from the rocks on the hillside, and Bill and Nan decide to find a way across the stream to get to […]
This performance, by Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Deborah “Spice” Kleinmann”, is a story that emerges from an original myth about how the moon found its place in the sky. Grandmother Moon is a nurturing, kind keeper of the story and weaves music and myth together. She brings her audience on a journey where nocturnal animals […]
TEDxPearlStreet is organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and the latest research, innovation, creativity, and inspiration within Washington DC and beyond. We look forward to meeting you at this exciting inaugural event. TEDxPearlStreet is a new, locally organized event featuring a lineup of innovative thinkers seeking to bring new ideas, creativity, […]
https://meditation-dc.org/learning-to-meditate-2/ Please register with the above link Do you keep hearing about all the benefits of meditation, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want some pointers for improving your practice. This class is designed to help you learn meditation tips, improve the quality of your life, and gain an experience of […]
An evening of opera highlights curated by you and sung by Wolf Trap Opera artists.
Pressenda Chamber Players, the Washington Conservatory Ensemble in Residence, will be performing three free summer Facebook Live Concerts at 8pm on June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th. Concerts will be streamed on Washington Conservatory of Music Facebook Page. Program and performers can be found below: June 20, 2020 at 8pm Beethoven: Piano Trio Op. […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to Zoom! Enjoy a serene 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! A […]
In Henze’s intense opera, a famous poet manipulates the people around him to invigorate his creativity. When his muse no longer inspires, he engineers a tragedy to provoke his latest literary triumph. The enthralling score, set to a compelling libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman, features exquisite duets and ensembles.
Each season’s Filene Artist in Residence holds a public master class, offering Wolf Trap Opera’s singers guidance on style, performance enhancement, language, stagecraft, and more. Attendance at this class is open to the public—aspiring singers and opera aficionados welcome.
In Henze’s intense opera, a famous poet manipulates the people around him to invigorate his creativity. When his muse no longer inspires, he engineers a tragedy to provoke his latest literary triumph. The enthralling score, set to a compelling libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman, features exquisite duets and ensembles.
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on July 11 with a streaming performance and Wolf Trap debut of Palmyra. Plan to watch this dynamic young duo perform in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded […]
Tune in virtually for the debut Park Pop-Up on July 4 with a streaming performance by the U.S. Marine Band. Plan a night at your house with fireworks, fireflies, and Fourth of July music!
t.l.a.o.o (this little abomination of ours) was founded in 2005 in Ann Arbor, Michigan inspired by the work of the University of Michigan’s Creative Arts Orchestra. With collaborative exploration at the core of their creative process, the repertory is dominated by the performers’ original compositions featuring both structured and free improvisations. In addition, t.l.a.o.o. performances […]
Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Cantaré’s mission is to offer high-quality musical performances that also inform audiences about Latin American geography, history, and culture.
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in June and July 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf Trap Opera Season Underwriters, and Ed and Andy Smith, 2017 Performance Sponsors.
This performance, by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Melissa Richardson, is a dramatization of an original story. Pernilla Gorilla loves to invent, but the other animals in the jungle don’t always appreciate her creations. Through Pernilla’s determination and creativity, children will learn about the value of learning from mistakes, being willing to try again, and […]
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. The Juniper Tree was part of Glass@80, the worldwide celebrations of Philip Glass’ 80th birthday. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf Trap Opera Season Underwriters, and Ed and Andy Smith, 2017 Performance Sponsors.
This Wolf Trap Opera new production of Roméo et Juliette was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in July 2018. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2018 Wolf Trap Opera Season Underwriters, and Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka, 2018 Performance Sponsors.
This Wolf Trap Opera premiere and new production was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in August 2017. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2017 Wolf Trap Opera Season Underwriters, and Ed and Andy Smith, 2017 Performance Sponsors.
In Henze’s intense opera, a famous poet manipulates the people around him to invigorate his creativity. When his muse no longer inspires, he engineers a tragedy to provoke his latest literary triumph. The enthralling score, set to a compelling libretto by W.H. Auden and Chester Kallman, features exquisite duets and ensembles.
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to Zoom! Enjoy a serene 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! A […]
Grammy-winning R&B superstar, actress, and author Fantasia broke on to the scene in 2004 as the season three winner of Fox’s American Idol. She was the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at No. 1 with her first hit single, “I Believe.” Her other chart-toppers include “When I […]
Join the National Archives Foundation and chocolate historian David Borghesani of AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate on July 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation on the history of the sweet treat.
The members of Greensky Bluegrass have created their own version of bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a stringband with the rule-breaking spirit of rock ’n’ roll. “The members are virtuosos in the genre. Live shows are often transcendent musical experiences. When the band takes off, it can rock like a countrified hurricane” (NPR).
Tune in for a Park Pop-Up on August 1 with a streaming performance from Eddie from Ohio. Plan to spend some time with stellar music in your own living room! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are recorded live at […]
Yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas are back to host our 6th annual summer yoga series with Dumbarton House - this year, brought directly to your home thanks to Zoom! Enjoy a serene 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! A […]
