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Unlimited Impressions: Featuring artists Karen Kunc, Judy Pfaff, and Brian Shure with an Opening Reception Oct. 23, 2009 5:30-8:00 pm
The Art Gallery, University of Maryland
From Friday, October 23 through Saturday, December 19, Unlimited Impressions showcases three dynamic printmakers that display the breadth of possibilities inherent in the printmaking process. The exhibition takes place in The Art Gallery located on the 2nd floor atrium of the Art-Sociology Building at the University of Maryland, College Park campus. A reception takes place Friday, October 23, ...
Categories: Arts
Beethoven Sonata Cycle at the Embassy of France (Nov. 13 - 22): François-Frédéric Guy, piano
La Maison Francaise, Embassy of France
Admission (each performance):
- General: $20
- Student w/ID: $15
Attend the entire Beethoven sonata cycle and SAVE!
Visit http://www.HouseofFranceDC.org to view the complete schedule and purchase tickets.
François-Frédéric Guy is an established pianist of immense interpretative authority and superlative technique, especially admired in music of the Austro-German tradition. He has pe...
Categories: Music: Classical
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor
National Geographic Museum
Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
Now, you can stand face-to-face with these t...
Categories: Exhibits, Family Oriented, International
Imagining China: The View from Europe, 1550-1700
Folger Shakespeare Library
As knowledge about China spread slowly westward through trade and travel, this vast country occupied European imagination.
Categories: Exhibits
DAR Museum exhibition - "Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry"
DAR Museum
The DAR Museum showcases the beautiful artistry and marketing genius of Josiah Wedgwood 250 years after he founded his famous ceramics company. “Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry,” celebrates the 250th anniversary of Wedgwood and the remarkable story of discovery, vision, experimentation, industry and exquisite design.
FREE to the public. Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p....
Much Ado About Nothing
Folger Shakespeare Library
Beatrice and Benedick’s witty war of courtship moves to a Caribbean beat in this festive production set in the heart of DC.
Categories: Theater
The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre
“Try to Remember” a time when The Fantasticks wasn't captivating audiences. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for a record-breaking 42 years. In a twist on the classic story of boy meets girl, Matt and Luisa are led by El Gallo from the wistfulness of “when life was slow and oh so mellow” to the re...
Categories: Theater
Exhibit: "small works"
Art League
10:00am – 6:00pm
This popular annual exhibit features works of all-media and subject matter that are no larger than 10” x 12” or 120” square.
Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8pm.
Categories: Arts
Exhibit: "Becoming Animal"
Art League
10:00am – 6:00pm
In this juried exhibit, work may explore the animal within and feature images of animals real or imaginary including everything from our favorite pets to endangered and/or extinct species.
Opening reception: Thursday, November 12, 6:30-8pm.
Categories: Arts
"Boing!" Tory Cowles' Solo Artist Exhibit
Art League
10:00am – 6:00pm
In Tory Cowles’ latest series of abstract paintings she strives to incorporate more interactive three-dimensional elements. Her work has always been light, playful, and joyful, but now the work invites the viewer to participate.
Her acrylic/mixed media works are spontaneous with just enough structure to hold the piece together. Color is extremely important. Cowles is very interested in...
Categories: Arts
The Enchanted Forest
Reston Sheraton
10:00am – 5:00pm
Stroll through a whimsical forest theme-decorated trees, have Cocoa & Cupcakes with the Snow Fairy Princess or Breakfast and a Photo with Santa! This weekend-long celebration presented by the Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV), will feature the Children’s Science Center and include entertainment and crafts for children, gifts and holiday decorations for purchase, a silent auction, and ...
Categories: Charity Events
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
10:00am – 5:00pm
More than 350 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople, as well as renowned artisans from Maryland, will display and sell their handmade works. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of contemporary crafts and fine art in all mediums, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, furniture, home accessories, and photography.
Dozens of specialty food pu...
Categories: Fairs & Festivals
Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show
Del Ray Alexandria, VA
10:00pm
This show highlights the photography of 16 Del Ray Artisans. Each photographer has a separate space to display a body of work. The show, running 11/6 – 11/29, will also feature poetry by local poet Brash. Opening reception is Friday 11/6 from 7 – 10:00 pm and is FREE and open to the public.
Categories: Arts
John Dreyfuss: Inventions
American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center
11:00am – 4:00pm
Sculptor John Dreyfuss will display six new large-scale works in the Sylvia Berlin Katzen Sculpture Garden. The clean lines of Dreyfuss’s forms represent stylized hand tools made larger-than-life.
Artists’ reception: Saturday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.
For information on events associated with this exhibition, visit www.american.edu/museum.
Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors A National Gallery of Australia Exhibition
American University Museum at Katzen Arts Center
11:00am – 4:00pm
Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors will showcase the works of artists from each state and territory in Australia that represent a diverse range of contemporary indigenous art. This traveling exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Australia.
Artists’ reception: Saturday, September 12, from 6–9 p.m.
Holiday Art Show and Sale
Glen Echo Park
12:00pm – 6:00pm
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents its annual Holiday Art Show and Sale. The exhibition will feature works by resident artists and will include glass, ceramics, photography, painting, and more. Browse and buy fine artworks for everyone on your holiday shopping list. In the Popcorn Gallery. Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Paintings by Vittorio Masoni
Glen Echo Park
12:00pm – 5:00pm
November 21 – 22
The Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo Park’s resident painting and drawing studio, presents works by
Vittorio Masoni. In the Yellow Barn Gallery. 12 to 5 p.m. Call (301) 371-5593 or visit www.yellowbarnstudio.com.
Premier Tasting Experience
Tarara Winery
12:30pm – 5:00pm
Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium Tarara wines, including limited quantity and pre-release selections, in our board room overlooking breathtaking lakeside landscapes. Receive an elegant and informative glimpse into Tarara wine and Virginia winemaking from one of our wine specialists. Complete with select food pairings, this is truly a special wine experience. Tastings take place Sat...
Categories: Food & Wine
ThorpeWood House Concert
ThorpeWood
2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Borowsky Family (The American Virtuosi) has been praised worldwide for their outstanding musicianship. The members of this extraordinary family have won their way into the hearts of millions of people through their concerts in the Americas, Asia, Middle East, and Europe. Audiences and musical experts have enthusiastically applauded them: not only for their musical achievements but also for ...
Categories: Music: Classical
Young Soloists Recital
The Alden Theatre
3:00pm – 5:00pm
The premier showcase for great chamber music in Northern Virginia.
The Concerts at the Alden series is sponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center.
Admission is free. No tickets are required.
Categories: Free, Music: Classical
Georgetown University Chamber Music Ensembles
Georgetown University, McNeir Hall
3:00pm
The Chamber Music Ensembles Program presents thematic concerts featuring instrumental groups composed of string, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboard instrumentalists.
McNeir Hall (new north building)
$5 general / FREE student
Categories: Music: Classical
Loudoun Symphony Fall Chamber Concert
Franklin Park Arts Center
3:00pm – 5:00pm
On Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2009, at 3 pm, the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra, Mark Allen McCoy, Music Director, will present the latest in its Chamber Music Concert Series at the Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia.
A wonderfully varied program is planned, including Handel’s “Sonata” for two violas and piano, Op. 2 No. 8, the Bach-Gounod “ Ave ...
Categories: Music: Classical
FREE choral concert by Arts Academy Chorale of Winchester honoring St. Cecilia Day Sun. Nov.22, 2009
St. James the Greater Catholic Church
3:00pm – 4:00pm
FREE choral concert by the Arts Academy Chorale of Winchester "In Praise of Music" for St. Cecilia Day Sun. Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 49 Crosswinds Dr, Charles Town WV 25414. Works by Handel & Gounod with orchestra & faculty soloists from Shenandoah University. Conductor, Michael Main, Dr. Richard McPherson, organist. www.artsacademychorale. 540-723-8673.
Categories: Music: Classical
Cantata Emmanuel
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
3:00pm – 6:30pm
Washington, DC--The Festival Choir and Orchestra of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation will celebrate the church’s 140th anniversary with the premiere of “Cantata Emmanuel” by Paul Leavitt on November 22, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the church on Capitol Hill.
The Leavitt cantata, commissioned by the congregation, is a ten-movement composition for mixed chorus, soloists and orchestra. The ch...
Categories: Music: Other
The Air Force Chamber Players at the Lyceum
The Lyceum
3:30pm – 6:15pm
The Air Force Chamber Players return to the Alexandria Performing Arts Association's Guest Artist Presentation series (GAPS) for An Afternoon of Music for Euphonium, featuring TSgt John Cox. The concert is at 4 p.m. and is free (donations accepted).
Categories: Free, Music: Classical
Amadeus Concerts
St. Francis Episcipal Church
4:00pm
Amadeus Concerts, A. Scott Wood conducting, presents Amadeus Virtuosi, a string orchestra, along with the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists singers from the Washington National Opera. Program includes works by such renowned Czech composers as Dvorak and Janacek, plus opera arias by someone more beloved in Prague, ironically, than in his native Austria: Mozart. Admission: $25, including post-conce...
Categories: Music: Classical
RCO Concert
Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Season opening FREE concert, featuring the World Premier of David Ott' Symphony No. 5; also performing Beethoven 7th and works by Cui.
Categories: Discussion, Family Oriented, Music: Classical
GWU Chamber Choir and Women's Chorus Fall Concert
Western Presbyterian Church
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Come celebrate the fall season with the GW Music Department during the University Chamber Choir and Women's Chorus Fall Concert on Sunday, November 22nd at 4:00pm. The concert will be held at Western Presbyterian Church on 2401 Virginia Ave NW near Ivory Tower. The Chamber Choir will perform Handel's Messiah including the famed Hallelujah! chorus, followed by the Women's Choir performing Viva...
Categories: Music: Classical
Open Blues Jam hosted by The Idle Americans featuring Matt Kelley! @ Bangkok Blues Thai Restaurant
Bangkok Blues Thai Restaurant
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Open blues jam every Sunday hosted by The Idle Americans at Bangkok Blues Thai Restaurant, 926 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA 703-534-0095, www.bangkokblues.com www.theidleamericans.com
Categories: Music: Other
UM School of Music: Chamber Singers & Chorale
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall
7:30pm
UM Chamber Singers
University Chorale
Edward Maclary & Nicole Aldrich, conductors
This annual fall concert showcases the University’s two most select vocal ensembles, the acclaimed Chorale and the award-winning Chamber Singers.
The program will include: excerpts from J. S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor and the early motet BWV 188 O Jesu Christ, du mein’s Lebens Licht; Samuel Barber’s...
Categories: Music: Classical, Music: Other
UM Chamber Singers And University Chorale
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall
7:30pm
Edward Maclary and Nicole Aldrich, conductors. This annual concert showcases the University’s most select vocal ensembles, the acclaimed Chorale and the award-winning Chamber Singers. Repertoire includes excerpts from J. S. Bach’s B Minor Mass and BWV 118 O Jesu Christ, du mein’s Lebens Licht; Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei and Reincarnations; and Ralph Vaughan Williams’s O Clap your Hands.
Categories: Music: Classical
Brandenburg Festival
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Eclipse Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Sylvia Alimena, presents the Seventh Annual Brandenburg Festival. Over the course of two concerts, they'll play four of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, plus an assortment of chamber works. Founded by members of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra features some of Washington's finest chamber musicians.
Categories: Music: Classical
Grand Opening of the West End Farmers Market
Ben Brenman Park
9:00am – 1:00pm
On Sunday, May 3rd, the West End Farmers Market will celebrate re-opening for the summer season. The Alexandria Public library will be sponsoring a storyteller. Local artists and craftspeople will be selling their work, including photographs, paintings, children’s clothing, jewelry, soaps, creams, lavender items, and alpaca yarns. A local musician, Doug Alan Wilcox will be singing. Prim...
Categories: Arts, Food & Wine, Other Events
Paintings of the Potomac River School
Sandy Spring Museum
9:00am – 4:00pm
Potomac River School, an exhibition of recent landscape paintings of the Potomac River Basin by artists Mary Kokoski, Andrei Kushnir and Barbara Nuss.
Categories: Arts
Adagio Ballet - Fall Classes In Fairfax
Adagio Ballet in Fairfax
9:00am – 8:30pm
Adagio Ballet in Fairfax is proud to be offering a wide range of new ballet classes available for all ages 2 and up for the coming fall session. Beginning on Sept. 3rd and running through Dec. 27th, this is a great opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy. The Adagio curriculum is designed to provide young dancers with a joyful transition from the world of magical fairy-tale...
Categories: Dance
Iconoclash! Political Imagery from the Berlin Wall to German Unification
Goethe-Institut Washington, the German Cultural Center
9:00am – 5:00pm
Political iconography is established with meaning and purpose. Tampering with an icon means that the original value system has been altered, compromised or simply fallen away, creating new meanings in the process.
Opening discussion and reception, organized in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, on Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 – 9 pm.
6:30 pm: Discussion with panelists
Mark...
Categories: Exhibits
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