strathmore winter newsletter 2014

VOLUME 28 | ISSUE 2

STRATHMORENEWS

SPARKLE & SHINESavion Glover leads a winter’s worth of stars 0

HOLIDAYS HAPPEN HERE Celebrate with Dave Koz, Peabo Bryson, Temps and Tops, and more!Page 4

GO FURTHERStrathmore looks to the future on Music Center’s 10th Anniversary Pages 8

BREATH OF FRESH AIRStrathmore’s Artist in Residence program celebrates 10 years with a superb season…and a big announcement Page 6

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IN THIS ISSUE This Just In! 3 Holidays at Strathmore 4Artist in Residence 10th Anniversary Season 6 Music Center at Strathmore—10th Anniversary 8 Artist Spotlight: Savion Glover 10Visual Arts 11Calendar: December, January & February 12Annual Donor Acknowledgements 19 Calendar by Genre 21Winter Tea Schedule 22General Information 23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERSDale S. Rosenthal ChairRobert G. Brewer, Jr. Vice Chair William R. Ford Treasurer Carolyn P. Leonard

Secretary

Joseph F. BeachCathy BernardDickie S. CarterDavid M.W. DentonHope B. EastmanSuzanne Brennan

FirstenbergNancy FloreenBarbara Goldberg GoldmanSol GrahamNancy E. HardwickPaul L. HatchettSteven P. HollmanSachiko KunoDelia K. LangKaren R. LefkowitzLaurence LevitanJ. Alberto MartinezAnn L. McDanielKenneth O’BrienDeRionne P. PollardDonna Rattley WashingtonGraciela Rivera-OvenMary K. SturtevantRaymond D. Tetz

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

CLASSICS ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN IIFriday, December 5, 8pm

Got a whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin? Come hear their 1969 classic album, Led Zeppelin II, re-created note for note, live on the Music Center stage. It’s not about costumes and impersonations—this is a Classic Albums Live production, so the thrilling, throbbing musicality that originated with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham comes alive in every bluesy note. TICKETS $29–$45 (STARS $26.10–$40.50) ON SALE NOW

Tickets on sale to Strathmore Stars Wednesday, November 19. Tickets on sale to the public Wednesday, December 3.

AN EVENING WITHHARRY CONNICK, JR. Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2015, 8pm

Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the music world was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition not only for his music, but for his achievements on stage and screen. Connick has earned three Grammy awards, two Emmy Awards, two Tony nominations, and spearheaded efforts to help rebuild his hometown of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Don’t miss Harry Connick, Jr. at Strathmore!

TICKETS $65–$225 (STARS $58.50–$202.50)

RAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLESFriday, May 1, 2015, 8pm

The Fab Four come vividly to life in a theatrical spectacular that’s all about The Beatles. This multi-media event transcends the conventional concert format to recreate the art and artistry of John, Paul, George, and Ringo in a show that looks, sounds, and feels just like the real thing. From moptop mania to Magical Mystery Tour, RAIN tells the story—and plays the songs—of the Liverpool quartet that captured the imagination of the world.

TICKETS $48–$88 (STARS $43.20–$79.20)

COVER PHOTOS: SAVION GLOVER BY LOIS GREENFIELD, TANGO BUENOS AIRES, IRVIN MAYFIELD BY GREG MILES, MUSIC CENTER BY JIM MORRIS.INSIDE COVER PHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT: BETTY SCOTT, MUSIC CENTER BY JIM MORRIS, SAVION GLOVER BY JIM SAAH, ROBERT STROUD POCKET WATCH, AFTERNOON TEA

L–R: RAIN; HARRY CONNICK, JR.; 2013 STRATHMORE ANNUAL SPRING GALA BY MARGOT SCHULMAN

SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 25, 2015

TO CELEBRATE A DAZZLING DECADEAn anniversary to remember, a decade we’ll never forget. Celebrate the first stage of the Music Center at Strathmore: ten years spent sheltering, showcasing, and celebrating the arts.

Mark your calendar for the Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2015 and plan to join us and a very special guest performer as we celebrate not only the first ten years, but the decades we envision ahead as Strathmore continues to shape artistic expression in Montgomery County.

GET CLOSER…AND SEE OUR NEW LOOK!As we move into the start of the Music Center’s second decade, we’ve updated our brand to better illustrate the dynamic diversity, cutting edge creativity, and intimate experiences Strathmore has always been committed to providing.

The Strathmore experience is about more than a performance. It awakens the creative in all of us, blurs the line between artist and audience, and fuses together the diversity of a community.

In this issue of Strathmore News, you’re getting the first peek at our new logo, colors, and look. We hope it speaks to you! Keep an eye out as we roll out much more (including a new website) in the coming months.

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Brighten up winter with music, magic, and art—put a visit to Strathmore on your holiday must-do list. Bring friends and families closer, create new traditions with a selection of shows that appeal to every taste. So much joy to experience, so much fun to share!

IN THE MUSIC CENTER

Thanksgiving Weekend!

BELLA GAIAFriday, November 28, 8pm

See the “Beautiful Earth” as never before in this award-winning multimedia performance that blends live music and dance with projected NASA visualizations of Earth from space.

TICKETS $25–$42 (STARS $22.50–$37.80)

LIGHTWIRE THEATER: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMASSaturday, November 29, 3 & 8pm

Electrify your holidays with a bright and beautiful show that pulls traditional elements from The Nutcracker into a holiday tale you’ll want to share with the whole family.

TICKETS $25–$42 (STARS $22.50–$37.80)

GEORGE WINSTON, PIANOSunday, November 30, 3pm

Join George Winston for a unique concert inspired by the season. Winston creates beautifully-spun moods and wraps the audience in the atmospheric power of his song.

TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR FEATURING JONATHAN BUTLER, CHRISTOPHER CROSS, AND MAYSACo-presented with Blues Alley Tuesday, December 9, 8pm The sax sensation brings special guests along for a celebration of unparalleled joy. Hear Christmas clas-sics, Hanukkah ditties, and a new original or

two, powered by the amazing artistry of Dave Koz.

TICKETS $38–$85 (STARS $34.20–$76.50)

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPSFriday, December 12, 8pm

Relive the days when The Temps and The Tops ruled the radio with songs that still resonate, from “My Girl” and “Get Ready” to “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “It’s the Same Old Song.”

TICKETS $40–$125 (STARS $36–$112.50)

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMASSaturday, December 13, 4 & 8pm

Mannheim Steamroller brings a jubilant celebration to Strathmore, with a performance that blends classical and rock sensibilities, making every song and carol fresh.

TICKETS $48–$98 (STARS $43.20–$88.20)

STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS WINTER CONCERT Tuesday, December 16, 7:30pm

Strathmore Children’s Chorus features the incredible vocal talents of children from our community performing a wide range of choral music, from renaissance-era hymns to modern pop—plus holiday favorites.

TICKETS $16 (STARS $14.40)

PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS FEATURING TAYLOR DAYNE, JENNIFER HOLLIDAY & RUBEN STUDDARDFriday, December 19, 8pm

Grammy-winner Peabo Bryson brings his star power and famous friends to town with a selection of holiday hits.

TICKETS $35–$100 (STARS $31.50–$90)

IN THE MANSION

SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Wednesday, December 10, 7:30pm

Violinist Susan Jones and friends brings a classical and jazz vibe to a host of holiday favorites.


ROBYN HELZNER TRIOWednesday, December 17, 7:30pm

Usher in Hanukkah with the joyous sounds of world music. Helzner and her band—Dov Weitman and Matt Holsen—bring traditions home with a repertoire in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and English.


Strathmore AIR Alumni

CHRISTIE DASHIELL CHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDSFriday, December 19, 2pm

Have a jazzy, jolly holiday with AIR alumna Christie Dashiell! Christmas classics get a fresh new sound from this exciting young star.


THE SHOP AT STRATHMOREThe Shop at Strathmore turns gift giving into an art form. Something unique and tasteful, something shiny and bright: Strathmore has the prints, scarves, and handcrafted jewelry you’d expect, plus a dash of whimsy and fun to appeal to everyone on your list.

GIVE JOY. Giving a bit of Strathmore is easy, even for those with particular tastes. A gift certificate from Strathmore opens a world of wonder to those who receive it: good for art, performances, pre-concert meals or a pampering afternoon tea. Perfect!

MUSIC & LIGHT ON A MIDWINTER’S NIGHTCelebrate the holidays with Strathmore

L–R: DAVE KOZ BY BRYAN SHEFFIELD; MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER; PEABO BRYSON; BELLA GAIA; THE MANSION AT STRATHMORE BY JIM SAAH


NEW CLASS, NEW OPPORTUNITIESSAME POWERFUL TRADITIONA decade of nurturing artists’ careers, the launch of a new institute, and a peek at this year’s class.By Betty Scott

Education and music—these subjects have shaped so much of my life. Growing up I heard stories about my great-grandfathers who were music teachers and about the time my grandmother sold a cow for $40 so she could buy an organ to accompany the family while they sang hymns.

There is no denying what’s in your blood—and the rhythms of music and desire to share knowledge course through my veins. These two great loves have guided me to my current position. After retiring from 40 years as an elementary school vocal teacher with Prince George’s County Public Schools, I found my way to Strathmore.

It was 10 years ago when I first arrived at Strathmore. Our Artistic Director Shelley Brown had the idea to create an Artists in Residence (AIR) program—a class of outstanding young local musicians that we would pair with established mentors and nurture on the road to success as performing artists. Since then, the AIR program has expanded on traditional artist-in-residence models to offer a new depth of artistic and practical education for talented emerging artists. We’ve included music business seminars, commissioned new work from each AIR and their mentors, encouraged cross-genre collaborations among members of each class, and guided every participant in the development

of an educational outreach program that dovetails with Strathmore’s mission.

Fifty-eight Artists in Residence later, our program stands for everything Strathmore represents. Being chosen as an AIR is considered one of our area’s highest honors.

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Strathmore’s AIR program, we are proud to unveil a new formal home for the program: the Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development, which will serve as an umbrella for all of the unique experiences we offer budding artists.

A new decade dawns, and a new class arrives at the Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development. We’re proud to present this year’s incredibly talented class, and we hope to see you in the Mansion Music Room for their concerts from January through June!

Thank you to our generous Artist in Residence program sponsors: invoke’s residency is sponsored in part by Nancy Chasen and Donald Spero. Christian Perez’s residency is sponsored in part by J. Alberto Martinez, M.D. Rochelle Rice’s residency is sponsored in part by Effie and John Macklin. Mark Meadows’s residency is sponsored in part by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe Moore, Jr. Alex Young’s residency is sponsored in part by Dale S. Rosenthal.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2015All concerts take place at 7:30pm in the Mansion. Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)

INVOKEWednesdays, January 14 & 28

Bluegrass, folk, and rock come together in invoke: a string quartet for the 21st century. They jam on mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, plus the standard quartet complement of violins, viola, and cello.

CRISTIAN PEREZWednesdays, February 11 & 25

Guitarist and composer Cristian Perez is all about versatility. The Argentina native embellishes his classical artistry with jazz, and soaks it all in South American style.

MARK MEADOWS Wednesdays, March 11 & 25

Composer, performer, bandleader, and instructor: the multi-dimensional Mark Meadows stays true to his jazz and gospel roots while delivering a unique brand of intellectual and intuitive music.

MARIAN MCLAUGHLINWednesdays, April 8 & 22

Quirky, unique, experimental—it’s not easy to pin Marian McLaughlin’s music down. This poetic artist explores the boundaries of folk music with expressive guitar, evocative vocals, and a contagious sense of adventure.

ALEX YOUNGWednesdays, May 13 & 27

The phenomenal Alex Young is a 17-year-old wunderkind whose electro-house music has made fans out of Skrillex and Diplo. Alex is ready to rock Strathmore and change the way you look at techno.

ROCHELLE RICEWednesdays, June 10 & 17

Jazz, pop, and soul come together in the music of vocalist-songwriter Rochelle Rice. A performer, teacher, and sub for Sweet Honey in the Rock, Rochelle sonically bridges yesterday and today.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PHOTOS BY JONATHAN TIMMESBETTY SCOTT


“Not just the artistic partners who are housed in the Music Center, but the devoted community of supporters—art lovers, ticket buyers, friends, neighbors, students—whose interest in Strathmore is deep and proprietary.”

“We have people who bring friends and family from far and wide,” she notes. “People see Strathmore as their home, and that wonderful sense of ownership defines us. We are always aware that this is our community.”

Jeffries Hazangeles points out that while the celebration of the Music Center at Strathmore’s tenth anniversary centers around a physical entity—one of the area’s most beautiful and acoustically perfect venues, where world class performances by the top artists in a host of genres are par for the course and where the community comes together to celebrate the arts—so much of what makes Strathmore special is what happens beyond the Music Center walls.

“The connections we’ve made in the community, that’s what makes us unique,” she explains. “And our plan is to deepen those connections.”

To that end the Artist in Residence (AIR) program is being expanded and incorporated into the new Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development. Outreach to community and the already-robust coordination with Montgomery County Public Schools—educational workshops and programs that expose students to music—will be amped up as Strathmore develops deeper content for Title I schools in the surrounding area. Strathmore is also stretching beyond its current physical footprint with the opening of AMP, a new intimate venue opening this spring in Rockville’s Pike & Rose development.

“It’s about going beyond walls,” says Pfanstiehl. “Going out into the community, making connections, and interacting in a way that creates opportunities for our artists, our audiences, and our partners.”

“The 10th anniversary of the Music Center is a reminder that we can’t get comfortable,” he adds. “We have to remain open—to synchronicity, to serendipity.

“If you are prepared, you are able to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.”

Synchronicity, Serendipity, and the Art of Evolving Gracefully.By Chris Slattery

In the beginning there was Strathmore Hall—the mansion on the hill, the place where art lived.

It had a history of its own: Over the course of a hundred years the Colonial Revival manor and grounds had evolved from a gracious home into a sanctuary for the arts. Indeed, by the time it was dedicated as Montgomery County’s first center for the arts and opened to the public in 1983, “Strathmore” was a name already synonymous with everything elevated, artistic, and sublime.

Then came the Music Center.

“It’s hard for me to imagine Montgomery County without Strathmore,” says Eliot Pfanstiehl, CEO and founder of the Strathmore Hall Foundation. “A whole generation hasn’t known anything else—and just imagine what the next generation will think!”

Imagining what the next generation will think has been Pfanstiehl’s modus operandi for the last quarter of a century. The Montgomery County native has been

a visionary, breaking ground on the 1,976-seat Music Center in 2001; cutting the ribbon in February 2005—and planning, already, for what the next 10 years will bring.

It’s a journey he envisions gaining ever more momentum as the Music Center at Strathmore moves not just forward but outward, an integrated entity that encompasses the resident partners—Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore, National Philharmonic, Washington Performing Arts, Levine School of Music, CityDance, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras, and InterPLAY—and ripples out into the community like some rapidly expanding artistic universe. The future of Strathmore is non-linear; it’s synergistic, exciting, and limitless.

“It has to do with energy,” says Strathmore’s president, Monica Jeffries Hazangeles. “Each of the organizations that came into the building with us—and is taking this journey now—is invested deeply in the relationship. Together we are helping elevate everyone’s visibility, leveraging everyone’s assets.”

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SEE THE WORLD IN A DIFFERENT WAYWinter Art Exhibits at Strathmore offer a new way to look at art…and everything!

Current Exhibits November 22–January 4

OPENING RECEPTIONSun, Nov 23, 2pm

FREE (No reservations required)

Perfect Timing

TIME AFTER TIMEThis amazing exhibit explores the beauty that lurks undercover in watches, clocks, and timepieces. Take a look at the exquisite timepieces in this show, which includes items on loan from the National Watch & Clock Museum in Pennsylvania, sculptor Alan Binstock, and local artist Randall Cleaver.

Small Wonders

81ST ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN MINIATUREThe small but mighty show of art in miniature returns to Strathmore! It’s a big exhibit of over 600 mini-masterpieces; a celebration of vision and scale, and a look at how talent and attention to detail come together to create jaw-dropping art.

Parting the Pastel Curtain

PASTEL UNLEASHED: A MIXED MEDIA APPROACH BY THE MARYLAND PASTEL SOCIETYInvitational Gallery

Explore the power of pastel as the Maryland Pastel Society broadens it’s scope to include works of mixed media for the first time in this juried show. Challenge your eye with an exhibit that elevates pastel to the upper limits of artistic expression.

Art Ahead January 10–March 1, 2015

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? THE 24TH ANNUAL STRATHMORE ARTISTS JURIED EXHIBITIONThis annual showcase of works by our talented artist members is always a highlight. This year’s entries respond to the provocative question: What’s on Your Mind? Pieces chosen for the exhibit represent the best work from 250 artists from around the region.

STEPHEN SCHIFF Invitational GalleryA self-described “painter who happens to use a camera and computer instead of paint and brushes,” Schiff goes beyond photography to create works that resonate, using fractal imagery, mixed media, and found objects.

Please join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the current exhibits:

ART & WINE NIGHTThurs, Dec 11, 7–9pm$35 (STARS $31.50) (Reservations required)

CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOURSat, Dec 13, 10:15am$5 (Reservations required)

CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS Sat, Dec 13, 1pmFREE (No reservations required)

TIME AFTER TIMEPANEL DISCUSSIONSun, Dec 14, 11amFREE (Reservations required)

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOPSat, Dec 20, 10am–3pm

Led by Nancy Still from the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society.$75 (STARS $67.50) (Reservations required)

MANSION HOURS:Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 10am–4pm; Sun: 12–4pm; Wed: 10am–9pm; Closed MondaysThe Mansion is closed on December 25 and January 1.

SAVION GLOVER’S STePz Fri, Feb 6, 8pmMUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$68 (STARS $22.50-$61.20)

SAVION GLOVERArtist Spotlight

Strathmore and Savion are Perfect Together

“TEACUP AND PANSIES” BY NANCY L. STILL, FINE ART IN MINIATURE; “WAYFINDER” BY ALAN BINSTOCK, TIME AFTER TIME; JAPY FRERES SHELF CLOCK, C. 1869, TIME AFTER TIME; “SECOND LOOK” BY ARIEL FREEMAN, PASTEL UNLEASHED

At Strathmore we’re all about world class performances, artistic excellence, educational outreach, and the celebration of diversity and inclusion. Which might just explain why we’re such big fans of Savion Glover!

He’s a dancer, actor, drummer, teacher—a choreographer, educator, and visionary beyond compare. Acclaimed for his appearances on Broadway, in movies, and on television, Savion takes the concept of being a triple threat and kicks it—stepz it—taps it up a notch…or two or three.

Savion kicks off the Music Center’s 10th Anniversary week on Friday, February 6 with his new production, STePz. Backed by an electrifying soundtrack that includes the music of Prince, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane; Glover and his ensemble of virtuosic dancers take tap to new heights.

Here are FIVE things we absolutely love about the Tap Dance Kid who grew up to be a star!

Savion started tap dancing when he was seven years old—he was already a veteran performer, having played the drums in a band called Three Plus One.

After making his Broadway debut in The Tap Dance Kid at the tender age of 10, Savion became one of the youngest-ever Tony award nominees for his role in Black and Blue at age 15.

“Savion is possibly the best tap dancer that ever lived,” says Savion’s teacher, mentor (and fellow contender for the “best tap dancer that ever lived” crown) Gregory Hines.

From 1991 to 1995, Savion was a regular on “Sesame Street.” Who else could get a Muppet to dance?

He’s got the happiest feet ever: Savion choreographed the adorable penguin Mumble for 2006’s Happy Feet and its sequel, Happy Feet 2.

“I do dance education, versus dance class.”

– Savion Glover

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CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTSSat, Dec 13, 1pmGo behind the canvas and inside the frame for a rare glimpse at the technique and philosophy of the artists. The Curator’s Tour offers a deeper appreciation and a better understanding of the art on display.MANSION FREE (No reservations required)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMASSat, Dec 13, 4 & 8pm Add sparkle to your holiday celebration—come to a thrilling concert of Christmas favorites done in that unmistakable Mannheim Steamroller style. This uber-popular musical experience offers holiday fun for the entire family.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48-$98 (STARS $43.20-$88.20)—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

TIME AFTER TIMEPANEL DISCUSSIONSun, Dec 14, 11amNoel Poirier, Director of the National Watch & Clock Museum; Robert Rothen, Vice President of the Maryland Horological Society; and clock artist Randall Cleaver offer insights about the art and craftsmanship of master clockworks. Moderated by Harriet Lesser.MANSION FREE (Reservations required)—————————————————The Moscow Ballet’s

GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Sun, Dec 14, 1 & 5pmTimeless tradition with a twist! The Moscow Ballet follows Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite score and story, but tweaks the second act to bring Masha (aka Clara) and her Prince to the Land of Peace and Harmony. With guest performers from CityDance School & Conservatory.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$88

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

CHAMBER CONCERTSun, Dec 14, 3pmFeaturing MCYO’s Clarinet and Flute Choirs and Harp Ensemble.CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $8 AT THE DOOR—————————————————Strathmore Children’s Chorus

WINTER CONCERT Tues, Dec 16, 7:30pmStrathmore Children’s Chorus features the incredible vocal talents of children from our community, performing a wide range of choral music, from renaissance-era hymns to modern pop—plus holiday favorites.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $16 (STARS $14.40)

Strathmore Presents

ROBYN HELZNER TRIOWed, Dec 17, 7:30pmA world of Hanukkah music opens up when Robyn Helzner sings with mandolin and guitar virtuoso Dov Weitman and singer/multi-instrumentalist Matt Holsen. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)—————————————————Strathmore AIR Alumni

CHRISTIE DASHIELLCHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDSFri, Dec 19, 2pm“Christie’s career is going nowhere but up,” according to Kevin Struthers, Director of Jazz Programming at The Kennedy Center. This member of “The Sing-Off” finalists Afro-Blue joins us for an afternoon of Christmas jazz classics.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Strathmore Presents

PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS Fri, Dec 19, 8pm Celebrate the season among stars. Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson is joined by Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday, Taylor Dayne, and “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard for an evening of pop hits and holiday classics.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$100 (STARS $31.50-$90)—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTSSat, Dec 20, 10amCreate your own work of art at this in-depth workshop focusing on the tradition of painting in oils on a miniature scale, led by Nancy Still, from the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society. Materials provided. MANSION TICKETS $75 (STARS $67.50)—————————————————National Philharmonic

HANDEL’S MESSIAHSat, Dec 20, 8pm Sun, Dec 21, 3pmRosa Lamoreaux, sopranoMargaret Mezzacappa,

mezzo-sopranoMatthew Smith, tenorKevin Deas, baritoneNational Philharmonic Chorale

Stan Engebretson, conductorHandel’s 1741 masterpiece is one of the most cherished and frequently performed works in Western choral literature.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84—————————————————SANTA CLAUS BRUNCHSun, Dec 21, 11am & 1pmAn annual tradition! Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch with your friends and family—and old Santa too! For reservations, call 301.581.5220.MANSION $40 ADULTS; $20 CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER

WINTER CALENDARYour source for local news and entertainment for over 50 years. Thank you to the Gazette, our Media Partner for the 2014–2015 season.

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTSAFTERNOON TEASee complete schedule on 22.MANSION$24 (STARS $21.60)$28 (STARS $25.20) FORSPECIALTY TEASPre-paid, non-refundable reservations required.

Strathmore AIR Mentor

ALLYN JOHNSONWed, Dec 3, 7:30pmKnown as “The Dean of D.C. Jazz,” Allyn Johnson is devoted to his hometown—and the innovative jazz pianist-composer-arranger-producer brings his brilliant talent to Strathmore to showcase his mastery of improvisational jazz with special guests Marian McLaughlin and Cristian Perez from the current AIR class.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

MIREL WAGNER Thurs, Dec 4, 7:30pm doorsAcoustic guitar and poetic sensibility come together so beautifully in the music of Mirel Wagner. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Finland, Wagner has a spare, unique sound and an intensely personal point of view. Stranger in the Alps opens. MANSION TICKETS $12 (STARS $10.80)

Strathmore Presents

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN IIFri, Dec 5, 8pm Ready to rock? This faithful representation gets the Led out, as incredible musicians recreate the magic of the 1969 classic album, featuring beloved tracks like “Whole Lotta Love,” “The Lemon Song,” and “Ramble On.”MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29 -$45 (STARS $26.10-$40.50)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

MUSIC BOX: JINGLE BELLSSat, Dec 6, 10 & 11:30am Celebrate the holidays with songs about winter, bells, and sleigh rides.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15 —————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKERFEATURING STEP AFRIKA!Sat, Dec 6, 4pmJazz up your holidays with Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! Enjoy “Peanut Brittle Brigade,” “Dance of the Floreadors”—and a few old favorites, too! Featuring brand-new choreography from D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika!MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18-$36—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

HANDEL’S MESSIAHSat, Dec 6, 8pmIt’s the ultimate holiday experience. Share the magic and magnitude of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” make The Messiah at Strathmore your very own tradition. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

SYMPHONIC IMAGININGSSun, Dec 7, 3 & 7pmThe pinnacle of success for promising young musicians is a spot in the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras—and their concert at the Music Center is a highlight of the season! 3pm: MCYO’s Prep Strings, Symphony and Philharmonic7pm: MCYO’s Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Chamber Ensemble with guest performers from CityDance Conservatory.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15-$25—————————————————Strathmore Presents

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOURCo-presented with Blues Alley Tues, Dec 9, 8pm Saxophonist Dave Koz is back by popular demand, this time with the star power of Jonathan Butler, Grammy-winner Christopher Cross, and Maysa.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38-$85 (STARS $34.20-$76.50)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Wed, Dec 10, 7:30pm Brighten your winter and get ready for the Festival of Lights with some fun Hanukkah-ready klezmer music from the classical-to-jazz violinist and her band. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

ART & WINE NIGHT: FINE ART IN MINIATURE & TIME AFTER TIME Thurs, Dec 11, 7pmElevate your cocktail hour. Art & Wine Night combines a convivial atmosphere with a wonderful art exhibit. It’s a great way to enjoy art and wine with friends; to relax, recharge, mingle, and create.MANSION TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50)

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

HOLLY JOLLY POPSThurs, Dec 11, 8pmChristmas goes classical when conductor Jack Everly and the tap-dancing Santas return to make holiday music and magic, with a full chorus, orchestra, and guest vocalists. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $31-$94—————————————————D.C. Federation of Music Clubs

OPERA MEETS JAZZFriday, December 12, 11amEnjoy yet another DCFMC combined program of opera and jazz standards, with a few holiday songs for good measure, featuring two outstanding vocalists accompanied by piano and guitar.MANSION FREE —————————————————Strathmore Presents

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS Fri, Dec 12, 8pm From the top of the charts to the Music Center stage: The Temptations & The Four Tops perform live in concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to share an evening of musical greatness. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40-$125 (STARS $36-$112.50)

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CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOURSat, Dec 13, 10:15amBring your budding artists to Talk and Tour, where they’ll get to learn more about two extremely cool exhibits: Time After Time and Fine Art in Miniature.MANSION $5 (Reservations required)

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BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTSDUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKERSaturday, December 6, 4pm

Ken Lam, conductorStep Afrika!, dancers

Jazz up your holidays with Duke Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! The BSO will delight the entire family with the “Peanut Brittle Brigade” and “Dance of the Floreadors”—and a few old favorites too! Featuring brand new choreography from D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika!

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$36; KIDS PRICING AVAILABLE!



BRUCKNER SYMPHONY NO. 8Sat, Jan 17, 8pmGünther Herbig, conductor Alon Goldstein, piano The composer’s last complete symphonic statement is also his greatest in scale, culminating in a blazing grand finale that resolves the work’s underlying spiritual dilemma. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $31-$95—————————————————Strathmore Presents

STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPLOSIONIN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.Sun, Jan 18, 4pmCelebrate 20 years of stepping around the world with the world’s first professional company dedicated to the percussive dance tradition of stepping. Come and let the joy and energy of this troupe wash over you.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$35 (STARS $22.50-$31.50)—————————————————Outside Presenter

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATIONMon, Jan 19, 3:30pmThis annual multi-cultural program engages diverse and talented performers and award honorees who serve their communities. MUSIC CENTER FREE (Reserve tickets January 5, 2015) —————————————————Strathmore AIR Workshop

THE DE-RECONSTRUCTING OF A STRING QUARTET WITH INVOKEWed, Jan 21, 7:30pmGet closer to the artistry of this unusual quartet. The members of invoke describe which long-rooted traditions of the string quartet they’ve elected to keep, which they’ve renovated, and which they’ve thrown out completely!MANSION FREE (Reservations required)

Strathmore Presents

JENNIFER KOH, VIOLIN: BACH & BEYOND PART III Thurs, Jan 22, 7:30pmThe third time is as charming as ever for Jennifer Koh, who returns for the final installment of her “Bach and Beyond” series, linking Bach’s sonatas and partitas to the present day through solos and new commissions. MANSION TICKETS $32 (STARS $28.80)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

AN EVENING WITH JASON ALEXANDER Thurs, Jan 22, 8pmLong before he played George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander was a Tony Award winning Broadway musical star. Share the talented funnyman’s passion for music and theater in a magical, musical, and often hysterical evening. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40-$110

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BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRAFri, Jan 23, 8pmIván Fischer, music director Pinchas Zukerman, violin Anna Lucia Richter, soprano Barbara Kozelj, mezzo-soprano The Budapest Festival Orchestra infuses The Magic Flute and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Eastern Europe’s rich musical traditions.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$95—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOURSat, Jan 24, 10:15amYoung art lovers enjoy a talk about the current exhibition. Get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists with this kid-friendly tour and hands-on activity.MANSION $5 (Reservations required)


CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTSSat, Jan 24, 1pmEnjoy a guided tour of the current collection, delving into technique and history of the artists and works. MANSION FREE (No reservations required)—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? PANEL DISCUSSIONSat, Jan 24, 2pmFind out the thoughts behind the 24th Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition “What’s on Your Mind?” at this informative discussion with Strathmore artists and jurors.MANSION FREE (Reservations required)—————————————————National Philharmonic

BACH’S BRANDENBURGS Sat, Jan 24, 8pmSun, Jan 25, 3pmJustine Lamb-Budge, violin Victoria Chiang, viola Julius Wirth, viola David Whiteside, flute Nicolette Oppelt, flute Mark Hill, oboe Chris Gekker, trumpet Piotr Gajewski, conductor Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos reveal a light side of the composer’s genius. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84

Strathmore AIR

INVOKEWed, Jan 28, 7:30pmThere’s nothing like invoke, a forward-facing quartet that jams on fretted instruments like mandolin, banjo and dulcimer as well as violins, viola, and cello. Check out their fresh new take on strings!MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

VADIM NESELOVSKYI, JAZZ PIANOThurs, Jan 29, 7:30pmThe Ukrainian-born pianist, composer, professor, and former Gary Burton sideman was classically trained at conservatories in his native Odessa and in Germany; he’ll bring his unique sound to Strathmore for an intimate show.MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)—————————————————Levine Music

HONK! JR.Fri, Jan 30, 7:30pm; Sat, Jan 31, 2 & 7:30pm; Sun, Feb 1, 2pmFirst Act, Levine’s middle-school theatre program, will perform a lively adaption of the Ugly Duckling fairy tale. Honk! JR. is a heart-warming celebration of being different that will delight all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.STUDIO 405 THEATRE TICKETS LEVINEMUSIC.ORG

The Washington Chorus

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMASTues, Dec 23, 7:30pmChristmas gems, sing-alongs, and the magic of a candlelight processional, brass, organ, percussion, and a 200-voice, Grammy Award-winning chorus come together for a holiday concert like no other. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$70


BEETHOVEN’S 9THSat, Jan 3, 8pmExplore the triumphs of man, as seen through Beethoven’s lens. Travel with the BSO on a musical journey from darkness to light that culminates in the ecstatic Ode to Joy. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95

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SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT Sun, Jan 4, 3pmStart the New Year with a musical tribute to one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Salute to Vienna features a cast of over 75 musicians, singers and dancers in an unforgettable, uplifting performance.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49-$95—————————————————Strathmore Presents

LOUIS WEEKSFri, Jan 9, 8pmLouis Weeks pens music for commercials, movies, and video games by day—but when the night comes he creates mixed-media soundscapes. His 2014 debut album shift/away blends irresistible pop hooks with art, architecture, and romance.MANSION TICKETS $15 (STARS $13.50)

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OFF THE CUFF: THE RITE OF SPRINGFri, Jan 9, 8:15pmMarin Alsop, conductor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring changed music forever with its clashing harmonies and explosive rhythms. Now Marin Alsop guides the audience through the complexities and elements that still make this work feel edgy.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Strathmore Presents

DELORES KING WILLIAMS: “I LOVE BEING HERE WITH YOU”Sat, Jan 10, 7:30 & 9:30pmJoin the sultry, soulful Williams for her critically acclaimed tribute to jazz legend Peggy Lee at the Mansion Cabaret. The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee blends musical theater, cabaret, and concert.MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

National Philharmonic

HAYDN’S SURPRISE SYMPHONYSat, Jan 10, 8pmZuill Bailey, cello Piotr Gajewski, conductorKnown as the “Symphony with the Drumbeat,” Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”) concludes a concert that includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 and Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84—————————————————CityDance School & Conservatory

ROBERT J. PRIORE’S ASCENDANCE Sat, Jan 10, 8pm Sun, Jan 11, 1 & 6pm CityDance Conservatory students, alumni and professional artists bring to life original work by Robert J. Priore. CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $25 —————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

THE RITE OF SPRINGSun, Jan 11, 3pmMarin Alsop, conductor Celebrate a century of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring with the BSO. The work that inspired riots in the streets of Paris retains its freshness and discordant energy 100 years later.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Strathmore AIR

INVOKEWed, Jan 14, 7:30pminvoke is a quartet on a quest to reinvent the sound of string ensembles. Modern and magical, their music looks to the present, not the past, for inspiration, fusing elements of bluegrass, folk, and rock. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Washington Performing Arts

GIL SHAHAM, VIOLINFri, Jan 16, 8pmGrammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham is known as an engaging and virtuosic classical artist, he’ll be joined by his equally celebrated sister, pianist Orli Shaham, in an evening that showcases their boundless artistry.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $30-$75


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“SYMPHONIC IMAGININGS”Sunday, December 7, 3 & 7pm

Hear the passion and exuberance of youth expressed through marvelous music by the region’s foremost youth orchestra and top young instrumentalists! The 3pm concert features the MCYO’s Prep Strings, Symphony and Philharmonic with music by Gershwin, Mussorgsky, Strauss, Berlioz, Janacek & more. The 7pm concert features MCYO’s Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Chamber Ensemble with guest performers from CityDance Conservatory. Music by Piazolla, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner & more.

MUSIC CENTER TICKETS FROM $15 (GROUP RATES AVAILABLE)

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTSSunday, December 14, 3pm

Featuring MCYO/Levine Harp Ensemble and Clarinet and Flute Choirs.

CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $10 AT THE DOOR.

HISTORIC HOME TOURS

Join us for guided tours illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday, February 19, 11am

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)


Strathmore Presents

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOFri, Jan 30, 8pm Grammy Award-winning troupe returns with their intricate rhythms and harmonies, accompanied only by clapping and leaps of joy. Don’t miss this new show with music from their most recent album, Songs from a Zulu Farm. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $39-$69 (STARS $35.10-$62.10)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

MAHLER’S 3RD SYMPHONYSat, Jan 31, 8pmMarin Alsop, conductorJamie Barton, mezzo-sopranoBaltimore Choral Arts Society

Women’s ChorusPeabody’s Children’s ChorusNo symphony ever written conveys a broader expressive range than Mahler’s paean to the power of nature. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Levine Music

SPRING SEMESTER BEGINSMon, Feb 2Levine welcomes students from 4 months to nearly 100 years old to engage in year round classes, programs, private lessons, and group performances. For details visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100.EDUCATION CENTER—————————————————Washington Performing Arts

BLUES SYMPHONYWed, Feb 4, 8pmWynton Marsalis QuintetShenandoah Conservatory

Symphony Orchestra Jan Wagner, conductor

The Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra premieres Pulitzer Prize-winner Wynton Marsalis’s revised, complete Blues Symphony, a seven-movement work composed for a 100-piece symphony orchestra.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$75

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra10th Anniversary Concert

GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Thurs, Feb 5, 8pmMarin Alsop, conductorGarrick Ohlsson, piano Celebrate 10 Years of the BSO at Strathmore! Piano great Garrick Ohlsson brings his technical prowess to Rachmaninoff ’s Second Piano Concerto. Respighi’s symphonic poem Pines of Rome paints a scenic picture of Rome’s vast and vivid landscape.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Strathmore Presents

SAVION GLOVER’S StePz Fri, Feb 6, 8pmSavion Glover takes tap to new heights! Fusing traditional music selections of the past with Savion’s unique style and energy, STePz is a dance production you won’t want to miss. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$68 (STARS $22.50-$61.20)—————————————————Strathmore Education

SING SCAT LIKE THAT:A JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP Sat, Feb 7, 10amThis hands-on vocal workshop led by AIR alumna Lena Seikaly and her collaborator Chris Grasso will feature the style and song selections of Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli (Performing at the Music Center Feb 14). No experience necessary.MANSION TUITION $65 (STARS $58.50)—————————————————National Philharmonic

BRIAN GANZ PLAYS CHOPIN Sat, Feb 7, 8pmJoin Ganz, a prizewinner in the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competition, for the fifth recital in his quest to perform all of the composer’s works as he explores the many facets of Chopin’s music.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84

National Philharmonic10th Anniversary Concert

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH Sun, Feb 8, 3pmBrian Ganz, pianoSummer Hu, celloDanielle Talamantes, sopranoMargaret Mezzacappa,

mezzo-sopranoColin Eaton, tenorNorman Garrett, baritoneNational Philharmonic ChoralePiotr Gajewski, conductorA celebratory reprise of the National Philharmonic’s 2005 inaugural Strathmore concert. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84—————————————————Strathmore Presents

CYRILLE AIMEE Sun, Feb 8, 7 & 9pmCherchez la chanteuse! The celebrated French/Dominican jazz vocalist is known as one of the best in her genre. Join fans at the D.C. debut of her latest album, It’s a Good Day.MANSION TICKETS $28 (STARS $25.20)

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CRISTIAN PEREZ Wed, Feb 11, 7:30pmWith a strong foundation in classical, jazz, and South American music, guitarist Cristian Perez crafts a unique sound with his quintet, pushing the boundaries of the chamber ensemble to add a world music flair. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

SPEKTRAL QUARTET Thurs, Feb 12, 7:30pmEnjoy chamber music with this electrifying ensemble from Chicago. Regarded as one of the most magnetic and forward-thinking chamber ensembles performing today, Spektral Quartet is lauded for its inclusive approach to concert format.MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)


ALL-BACH Thurs, Feb 12, 8pmNicholas McGegan, conductorJonathan Carney, violin Igor Yuzefovich, violin Dariuz Skoraczewski, cello Emily Skala, fluteKatherine Needleman, oboeThe Baroque period’s First Family gets top billing in a performance of music by Johann Sebastian, Johann Christian, and Carl Philipp Emanuel.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

OFF THE CUFF: THE BACH FAMILY Fri, Feb 13, 8:15pmNicholas McGegan, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin Igor Yuzefovich, violin Dariuz Skoraczewski, cello Emily Skala, flute Katherine Needleman, oboe Enjoy an examination of the incredibly talented members of the Bach family.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

ART & WINE NIGHT: WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Fri, Feb 13, 7pmThe 24th Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition is a reflection of what’s on the mind of our finest artist members—relax your own mind and enjoy the show with friends and a glass of wine.MANSION TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50) (Reservations required)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

JOHN PIZZARELLI & JANE MONHEIT Sat, Feb 14, 8pmShare the romantic vibe of John Pizzarelli, whose swinging style has delighted audiences from Café Carlyle to Carnegie Hall. Joined by sultry songstress Jane Monheit, Pizzarelli puts on a Valentine’s show you will absolutely adore.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48-$78 STARS ($43.20-$70.20)

Make it a night to remember! Join us at 6pm before the show for a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Mansion. To reserve, call 301.581.5220.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2015Mon, Feb 16, 7pmJoin hundreds of artists from The National Acrobats of China, China Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble, and the local Chinese community to celebrate the Chinese New Year.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$55—————————————————Strathmore AIR Workshop

BEYOND TANGO WITH CRISTIAN PEREZWed, Feb 18, 7:30pmExplore Argentina’s lesser known music styles with Buenos Aires-born Cristian Perez. Learn about Chacarera folk music, the afro-indigenous rhythms of Zamba, the melodies of Milonga, and the beat of Candombe.MANSION FREE (Reservations required)—————————————————

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IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Wed, Feb 18, 8pmGrammy-winning trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and NOJO bring the Big Easy to the Music Center. Enjoy the jazzy sounds of New Orleans and laissez les bons temps rouler!MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29-$69 (STARS $26.10-$62.10) ————————————————— Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

PATTI AUSTIN SINGS ELLA & THE DUKEThurs, Feb 19, 8pmJack Everly, conductor Grammy and Oscar-winning vocalist Patti Austin joins the BSO for a performance dedicated to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald including jazz classics “I Got It Bad,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” and more. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95

Strathmore Presents HARRY CONNICK, JR.Fri & Sat, Feb 20 & 21, 8pmDon’t miss Harry Connick, Jr. as he makes his Music Center debut! This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition not only for his music, but for his achievements on stage and screen.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $65–$225 (STARS $58.50–$202.50)—————————————————Levine Music BLUES JAMSat, Feb 21,7pmExperience the blues in a fun, structured environment. Facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians play and improvise on well-known blues standards. Levine faculty will also provide general instruction and guidance. All ages and skill levels welcome. STUDIO 309 TICKETS $5 AT THE DOOR—————————————————

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IMAGO THEATRE: FROGZSun, Feb 22, 4pmSpellbinding—that’s how audiences describe Imago Theatre, the troupe that combines brilliant physical comedy with stunning contemporary stagecraft. The company returns to Strathmore with its best-known show, Broadway’s Frogz.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$38 (STARS $22.50-$34.20)

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CHRISTIAN PEREZ Wed, Feb 25, 7:30pmDefying all labels, Argentine guitarist/composer Cristian Perez brings together South American music, classical, jazz, and folk styles from around the world, revealing the universality of music. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Strathmore Presents

TANGO BUENOS AIRES: SONG OF EVA PERÓNWed, Feb, 25, 8pmWorld-renowned dance troupe performs its newest work inspired by Argentina’s Perón. Fierce, tender, and sensuous, this concert of music and dance chronicles the rise of a beauty from the slums of Buenos Aires to the Presidential mansion.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$72 (STARS $25.20-$64.80)

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CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT STRATHMORE! Join us for the celebration of the National Philharmonic’s 10th season at Strathmore in early February! The festivities feature the annual all-Chopin recital with pianist Brain Ganz on February 7 and an anniversary concert on February 8 showcasing two works played at the Philharmonic’s inaugural concert at Strathmore in 2005: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Andreas Makris’ Strathmore Overture.

On January 10, celebrated cellist Zuill Bailey plays Haydn’s elegant Cello Concerto No. 2 and on January 24 and 25, the Philharmonic performs Bach’s beloved six Brandenburg Concertos. The season continues with the 2009 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang, performing the “Mount Everest” of piano concertos—the Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3.

On April 11, we welcome soprano Rosa Lamoreaux in a performance of Bach’s powerful St. John Passion and on May 2 and 3, Christopher Taylor in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. The season ends with Faure’s poignant Requiem on May 30.

Tickets from $28; kids 7-17 FREE! Complimentary parking! Visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301.581.5100.

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JENNY LIN, PIANOThurs, Feb 26, 7:30pmFrom Beethoven to contemporary composers, Lin gives us a glimpse into her far-ranging curiosity and boundless love of music. Lin’s performance includes the premiere of a Strathmore-commissioned piece from local composer Alexandra Gardner. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)—————————————————The Birchmere Presents

DIANA KRALL “WALLFLOWER WORLD TOUR”Thurs, Feb 26, 8pmTickets for Krall’s originally scheduled December 4, 2014 show will be honored.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $93.50-$143.50 —————————————————Strathmore Presents

TIM WHALEN QUINTET: MUSIC OF BUD POWELLFri, Feb 27, 7:30pmThe remarkable Tim Whalen Quintet—Whalen on piano, AIR alum Elijah Jamal Balbed tenor sax, guitarist Paul Pieper, bassist Eliot Seppa and drummer Shareef Taher—perform selections from their tribute to bebop pianist Bud Powell.MANSION TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICEFri, Feb 27, 8pmThis amazing evening of Shakespeare features music plus a dynamic performance of passages from the Bard’s great play featuring Sir Derek Jacobi, Richard Clifford, and Folger Consort. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$85


CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR Sat, Feb 28, 10:15amYoung art lovers enjoy a talk about the current exhibition. Get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists with this kid-friendly tour and hands-on activity.MANSION $5 (Reservations required)—————————————————Levine Music

MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANOSat, Feb 28, 11am-1pmInternationally acclaimed, French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie is an accomplished solo, piano-duo, chamber music, and orchestral performer. Observe and learn as Mr. Lortie works with Levine Music piano students. Presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.STUDIO 309 FREE WITH RSVP AT LEVINEMUSIC.ORG—————————————————CityDance School & Conservatory

CREATING THE MAGIC Sat, Feb 28, 7:30pm CityDance creates magic with this annual showcase, featuring choreography by CityDance faculty, OnStage Ignite artists and guests, and brought to life by the rising stars of the Conservatory.CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $25 —————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

THE FIREBIRD SUITE Sat. Feb 28, 8pmYan Pascal Tortelier, conductorLouis Lortie, pianoAdd spark to winter with a concert featuring Stravinsky’s poignant Firebird Suite, the story of the bird’s heroic triumph over evil. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95

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Strathmore thanks the individuals and organizations who have made contributions between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Their support of at least $500 and continued commitment enables us to offer the affordable, accessible, quality programming that has become our hallmark.

$250,000+Arts and Humanities Council of

Montgomery CountyMaryland State Arts Council

$100,000+Hogan Lovells (in-kind) Post-Newsweek Media, Inc.

(includes in-kind)

$50,000+Booz Allen HamiltonDelia and Marvin LangLockheed Martin Corporation The Morris and Gwendolyn

Cafritz Foundation

$25,000+Asbury Methodist Village Federal Realty Investment TrustGEICOGlenstone FoundationYanqiu He and Kenneth O’BrienCarolyn and Jeffrey LeonardPaul M. Angell Family FoundationPEPCOTD Bank Carol Trawick $15,000+Cathy BernardFondazione BraccoNancy Hardwick Elizabeth and Joel Helke Lyle and Cecilia Jaeger (in-kind)MARPAT Foundation, Inc.Effie and John MacklinMontgomery County Department

of Economic Development National Endowment for the ArtsS&R Foundation

$10,000+Abramson Family Foundation Inc.Adventist Healthcare Bank of AmericaCapital One Services Inc. Jonita and Richard S. CarterClark Construction Group, LLC

Comcast Elizabeth W. Culp Suzanne and Douglas FirstenbergGiant Food LLC Ellen and Michael Gold Dorothy and Sol GrahamGraham Holdings CompanyJanet L. Mahaney Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Natelli Communities LPJanine and Phillip O’BrienEmily and Mitchell Rales Della and William RobertsonSymphony Park LLC $5,000+Agmus Ventures Inc. Mary and Greg BruchFrances and Leonard BurkaDallas Morse Coors Foundation

for the Performing ArtsCarolyn DegrootEagleBank Carl M. Freeman FoundationElizabeth and Peter ForsterFriends of Jennie Forehand Jane Elizabeth Cohen FoundationJulie and John HamreAllen KronstadtSachiko Kuno and Ryuji UenoTina and Arthur LazerowLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

(includes in-kind) Sharon and David Lockwood Constance Lohse and

Robert Brewer J. Alberto Martinez Minkoff Development CorporationPatricia and Roscoe MoorePaley, Rothman, Goldstein,

Rosenberg, Eig & Cooper ChtdDale S. Rosenthal Carol Salzman and Michael Mann John Sherman, in memory of

Deane ShermanMeredith Weiser and

Michael RosenbaumWGL Holdings, Inc.Ellen and Bernard Young

$2,500+AnonymousMarie and Fritz Allen Louise AppellAlison Cole and Jan PetersonCommunity Foundation for

Montgomery County Margaret and James ConleyCarin and Bruce CooperCORT Business ServicesDonnaKaran Co.Marietta Ethier and John McGarryStarr and Fred EzraBarbara Goldberg GoldmanCarolyn Goldman and

Sydney PolakoffLana HalpernDiana and Paul HatchettMonica Jeffries Hazangeles and

John HazangelesCheryl and Richard HoffmanA. Eileen HoranIgersheim Family FoundationAlexine Jackson Robert JeffersPeter S. Kimmel, in memory of

Martin S. Kimmel John M. and Teri Hanna KnowlesJudie and Harry LinowesJill and Jim LiptonFlorentina MehtaCynthia Samaha Melki and

Toufic MelkiKatharine and John PanCarol and Jerry PeroneMindy and Charles PostalRandy Hostetler Living Room

FundCheryl and William Reidy Lorraine and Barry Rogstad Karen Rosenthal and M.

Alexander StiffmanBarbara and Ted Rothstein Janet and Michael Rowan Katherine Rumbaugh and

Diana DowneyPhyllis and J. Kenneth SchwartzMary Kay Shartle-Galotto and

Jack Galotto

Leon and Deborah SneadTanya and Stephen SpanoAnnie S. TotahSusan WellmanAnne Witkowsky and John BarkerPaul A. and Peggy L. Young,

NOVA Research Company $1,000+AnonymousMary Kay and Dave AlmyDoris and David AronsonBenita and Eric Bailey Dena Baker and Terry Jacobs Margaret and Craig BashBarbara BensonCarol and Scott BrewerVicki Britt and Robert SelzerLucie and Guy CampbellEleanor and Oscar CaroglanianLinda Chatman Thomsen and

Steuart Thomsen Alexandra Davies and

George Javor Mary Denison and John Clark IIIHope Eastman Jamie and Timothy EvankovichMarcia Feuerstein and

Ronald SchwarzDorothy FitzgeraldMarlies and Karl FlickerRobert FogartyTheresa and William FordMarijane and Terry FordeSenator Jennie Forehand and

William E. Forehand, Jr. Susan and C. Allen FosterSandra and Victor FrattaliNoreen and Michael FriedmanSuzanne and Mark FriisJuan GaddisNita and Patrick GarrettEvan GoldmanLuis GonzalezGrace Creek Advisors, Robert

Atlas and Gloria PaulSusan and Allan GreenbergGreene-Milstein Family

Foundation

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Levine is a welcoming community where children and adults find inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Anyone who wants to study and enjoy music can find a home at Levine. Learn more: www.levinemusic.org.

FIRST ACT AT LEVINE PRESENTS HONK, JR. Friday–Sunday, January 30–February 1 First Act, Levine’s training program for middle-school aged artists, performs the lively adaption of the Ugly Duckling fairy tale. STUDIO 405, SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ONLINE.

LEVINE MUSIC SPRING SEMESTER BEGINSMonday, February 2Students of all ages and abilities are invited to register for classes and private lessons, available in more than 20 instruments and voice.

BLUES JAMSaturday, February 21, 7–9pmAn opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to experience blues from the inside. In a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will play and improvise on well-known blues standards. STUDIO 309, $5 AT THE DOOR

MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANOSaturday, February 28, 11am–1pmObserve and learn as Lortie works with talented Levine Music piano students. Presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. STUDIO 309, FREE WITH ONLINE RSVP.

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See the chronological calendar for detailed informationWINTER CALENDAR—BY GENREAMERICAN SONGBOOK/BROADWAYBSO: AN EVENING WITH JASON ALEXANDER Jan. 22

—————————————————BLUES/JAZZ/SOULAIR MENTOR: ALLYN JOHNSON Dec. 3

DELORES KING WILLIAMS: “I LOVE BEING HERE WITH YOU” Jan. 10

VADIM NESELOVSKI, JAZZ PIANO Jan. 29

WPA: BLUES SYMPHONY Feb. 4

CYRILLE AIMEE Feb. 8

JOHN PIZZARELLI & JANE MONHEIT Feb. 14

IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Feb. 18

BSO: PATTI AUSTIN SINGS ELLA & THE DUKEFeb. 19

TIM WHALEN QUINTET: MUSIC OF BUD POWELL Feb. 27

—————————————————CHILDRENBSO: MUSIC BOX: JINGLE BELLS Dec. 6

LEVINE: HONK! JR.Jan. 30 & 31, Feb. 1

—————————————————CLASSICALMCYO: SYMPHONIC IMAGININGS Dec. 7

MCYO: CHAMBER CONCERTDec. 14

BSO: BEETHOVEN’S 9TH Jan 3

SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT Jan. 4

BSO: OFF THE CUFF: THE RITE OF SPRING Jan. 9

NP: HAYDN’S SURPRISE SYMPHONY Jan. 10

BSO: THE RITE OF SPRING Jan. 11

AIR: INVOKE Jan. 14 & 28

WPA: GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN Jan. 16

BSO: BRUCKNER SYMPHONY NO. 8 Jan. 17

JENNIFER KOH, VIOLIN: BACH & BEYOND PART III Jan. 22

WPA: BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Jan. 23

NP: BACH’S BRANDENBURGS Jan. 24 & 25

BSO: MAHLER’S 3RD SYMPHONY Jan. 31

BSO: GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Feb. 5

NP: BRIAN GANZ PLAYS CHOPIN Feb. 7

NP: 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH Feb. 8

SPEKTRAL QUARTET Feb. 12

BSO: ALL-BACH Feb. 12

BSO: OFF THE CUFF: THE BACH FAMILY Feb. 13

JENNY LIN, PIANO Feb. 26

FOLGER CONSORT PRESENTS: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Feb. 27

BSO: THE FIREBIRD SUITE Feb. 28

—————————————————DANCETHE MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Dec. 14

CITYDANCE: ROBERT J. PRIORE’S ASCENDANCE Jan. 10 & 11

STEP AFRIKA!STEP XPLOSIONIN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.Jan. 18

SAVION GLOVER’S STePz Feb. 6

IMAGO THEATRE: FROGZ Feb. 22

TANGO BUENOS AIRES: SONG OF EVA PERÓN Feb. 25

CITYDANCE: CREATING THE MAGIC Feb. 28

—————————————————EDUCATIONHISTORIC HOME TOURS Jan. 13 & Feb. 19

AIR WORKSHOP: THE DE-RECONSTRUCTING OF A STRING QUARTET WITH INVOKEJan. 21

LEVINE: SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS Feb. 2

SING SCAT LIKE THAT: A JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP Feb. 7

AIR WORKSHOP: BEYOND TANGO WITH CRISTIAN PEREZFeb. 18

LEVINE: BLUES JAM Feb. 21

LEVINE: MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANO Feb. 28

—————————————————HOLIDAYBSO: DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER Dec. 6

BSO: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Dec. 6

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR Dec. 9

SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Dec.10

BSO: HOLLY JOLLY POPS Dec. 11

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Dec. 13

STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS WINTER CONCERT Dec. 16

ROBYN HELZNER TRIO Dec. 17

AIR ALUMNI: CHRISTIE DASHIELL CHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDS Dec. 19

PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS Dec. 19

NP: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Dec. 20 & 21

THE WASHINGTON CHORUS: A CANDELIGHT CHRISTMAS Dec. 23

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATION Jan. 19

—————————————————POP/ROCKMIREL WAGNER Dec. 4

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II Dec.5

THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPSDec. 12

LOUIS WEEKS Jan. 9

AN EVENING WITH HARRY CONNICK, JR. Feb. 20 & 21

DIANA KRALL Feb. 26

—————————————————WORLDLADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Jan. 30

AIR: CRISTIAN PEREZ Feb. 11 & 25

—————————————————VISUAL ARTSART & WINE NIGHT Dec. 11 & Feb. 13

CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR Dec. 13, Jan. 24 & Feb. 28

CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS Dec. 13 & Jan. 24

TIME AFTER TIME PANEL DISCUSSIONDec. 14

MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTSDec. 20

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? PANEL DISCUSSIONJan. 24

Linda and John HansonBoots HarrisSara and James A. Harris, Jr.Vicki Hawkins-Jones and

Michael JonesLouisa and Steven HollmanWilma and Arthur Holmes Jr. Linda and I. Robert HorowitzLinda and Van HubbardJoan and Howard KatzDianne Kay Paula and Malik KhanKathleen KnepperCarole and Robert KurmanSusan and Gary LabovichHarriet LesserBarbara and The Honorable

Laurence LevitanJacqueline and Paul LondonSandy and M. Gerald LoubierCidalia Luis-Akbar and

Masud AkbarSandra and Charles Lyons Jacqueline and J. Thomas MangerMarianne and Aris MardirossianVirginia and Robert McCloskeyJesse I. Miller, by spouse

Ann Miller Mocho, LLCVictoria B. MuthMichelle Newberry Esther and Stuart NewmanSusan NordeenDale and Anthony PappasMargie Pearson and Richard Lampl Susan and Brian PenfieldCynthia and Eliot PfanstiehlPotomac Valley Alumnae ChapterJane and Paul (deceased) RiceKaren Rinta-Spinner and

Joseph SpinnerGrace Rivera-Oven and Mark Oven Marylouise and Harold RoachKitty and Glenn Roberts Sally Sachar and Robert MullerCharlotte and Hank Schlosberg

Lenore Seliger and Richard Alperstein

Allan ShermanTerry ShermanChristine Shreve and

Thomas Bowersox Fran and Richard SilbertRyan SnowMary SturtevantMarilyn and Mark TenenbaumMyra Turoff and Ken WeinerRoslyn and Paul WeinsteinJudy Whalley and Henry Otto Jean and Jerry WhiddonIrene and Steven WhiteVicki and Steve Willmann $500+Allen E. Neyman Architecture, LLCAnonymousJudy and Joseph AntonucciOdita and Hector AsuncionLaura Baptiste and Brian KildeeSusan and Brian Bayly Deborah Berkowitz and

Geoff GarinChristina and James BradleyJames BradyJeff Broadhurst Eileen CahillTrish and Timothy CarricoKathy and C. Bennett ChamberlinFrank Conner Jr.Ken DefontesDavid DentonJudith DoctorShoshanah DrakeThe Emmes CorporationSue and Howard FeibusLinda Finkelman and Leo MillsteinJoyce FisherWinifred and Anthony FitzpatrickGail Fleder Gregory FlowersJoanne and Vance FortGertrude and Michael FrenzCarol Fromboluti

Nancy and Peter GalloPamela Gates and Robert SchultzLoreen and Thomas GehlMr. and Mrs. Alan Gourley Ellie and John HagnerSue Hains and Brian EatonGerri Hall and David NickelsPatricia HarrisCarol and Larry HornJane and David Fairweather

Foundation JD and JDK FoundationRichard JossHenrietta and Christopher KellerDeloise and Lewis Kellert KHS America, Inc.Richard KlinknerPatricia and James KrzyminskiJennifer and Chuck LawsonCatherine and The Honorable

Isiah LeggettEllen and Stuart LessansSusan Shaskan Luse and

Eric LuseRichard MarloJanice McCallNancy McGinness and

Thomas TarabrellaSabrina and Patrick McGowanViji and Dan MelnickMarilyn and Douglas Mitchell Ann Morales and Rice OdellKatie MurphyEllen and Jim MyerbergJackie and Franklin PaulsonMary Pedigo and Daniel WashburnManual PerezCharla and David Phillips Yolanda PruittBarbara and Mark RabinWilliam RitchieImogene SchneiderEstelle SchwalbBetty Scott and Jim McMullenGail Scott-Parizer and

Michael ParizerBob Sheldon

Donald SimondsJudi and Richard SugarmanChris SyllabaAurelie ThieleMarion and Dennis TorchiaHeather VanKeurenBenjamin Vaughan Kevin VigilanteLinda and Irving WeinbergJean and Robert WirthIrene and Alan WurtzelSusan and Jack Yanovski

CON BRIO SOCIETY Securing the future of Strathmore through a planned gift.

AnonymousLouise Appell John Cahill Jonita and Richard S. CarterIrene Cooperman Trudie Cushing and Neil Beskin Julie and John HamreYanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien A. Eileen HoranVivian and Peter Hsueh Tina and Arthur Lazerow Chiu and Melody LinDiana Locke and Robert ToenseJanet L. Mahaney Carol and Alan Mowbray Cynthia and Eliot PfanstiehlBarbara and David Ronis

(deceased) Henry Schalizki and Robert

Davis (deceased) Phyllis and J. Kenneth SchwartzAnnie Simonian Totah and

Sami Totah (deceased)Maryellen Trautman and

Darrell Lemke Carol Trawick Peter Vance Treibley Myra Turoff and Ken WeinerJulie Zignego

Events at Strathmore

CABARET 2014On October 25, Strathmore Cabaret featured an evening of ‘80s pop hits to benefit Strathmore’s growing commitment toward fostering the development of young artists in our community. Here are a few totally awesome highlights!

TOP L–R: STRATHMORE AIR PERFORM DEBORAH BOND (2012), ROCHELLE RICE (2014), LENA SEIKALY (2009), AND MARK MEADOWS (2014); KAREN BARR, RICHARD KOTCH, STRATHMORE BOARD MEMBER AND EVENT SPONSOR CATHY BERNARD AND WENDY BLOCK; BOTTOM L–R: GUEST BING YAO WITH FRIENDS CYNTHIA WALDEN, KATHARINE PAN, AND JOHN PAN; STRATHMORE BOARD CHAIR DALE ROSENTHAL CONGRATULATES STRATHMORE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CHELSEY GREEN ON LEADING A PERFORMANCE FULL OF ‘80S FAVORITES



CONTACT INFORMATION

Web: strathmore.orgTicket Office: 301.581.5100Group Tickets: 301.581.5199Administration: 301.581.5200

TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258

Mansion at Strathmore10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852-3224

Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

CHILDRENFor 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.

TOURSFree, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am–2pm. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people, call 301.581.5102.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ORDER NOW!WWW.STRATHMORE.ORG 301.581.5100TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

Complimentary 15 minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10am–5pm.

GROUP TICKETS 301.581.5199

STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchair-accessible seating. The Mansion at Strathmore is wheelchair accessible.

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

Accommodations subject to availability; please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance.

Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.

DIRECTIONSStrathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

PARKINGFor 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 valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

For non-performance 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 $5.10 is required Monday–Friday.

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

For complete driving, Metro, bus and parking information, visit Strathmore’s website at www.strathmore.org and click on “Plan Your Visit.”

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HOURS OF OPERATION

TICKET OFFICE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

Friday: 10am–5pmWednesday: 10am–9pmSaturday: 10am–2pmClosed SundayAlso open 60-minutes prior

to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIESTuesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturday: 10am–4pmWednesday: 10am–9pmSunday: 12–4pm Closed Mondays

PRELUDE CAFÉMonday–Saturday 11am–3pmPerformances: Open two

hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time

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

WINTER CAMPUS CLOSINGS

Wednesday, December 24: Campus closes early; Mansion at 4pm, Music Center at 6pm.

Thursday, December 25: Campus closed. Saturday, December 27: Ticket Office closed.Wednesday, December 31: Campus closes early; Mansion at 4pm,

Music Center at 6pm.Thursday, January 1: Campus closed.Friday, January 2: Campus closed.Monday, January 19: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed.

O, CHRISTMAS TEA! Take time for a wonderful winter warm-up with tea at Strathmore.

Winter is the perfect time to experience Afternoon Tea at Strathmore. Enjoy light, lovely sandwiches, savories, and scones in our elegant Music Room, while notes from the piano, harp, guitar, or flute float on the air.

STRATHMORE WINTER TEAS 2014–2015

December 2014

1 Specialty Tea: “Artists Tea” Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar

2 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 3 Judith Mostyn White, harp 6 Specialty Tea: “Mrs. Claus Tea”

SOLD OUT!

8* Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 9* Noreen Friedman, flute &

Bob Wysong, guitar 10* Becky Dukes, piano 15 Mike Gold, piano 16 Judith Mostyn White, harp SOLD OUT!

17 John Dassoulas, piano 27 Music Room: Meg Baker, piano Dining Room: Abigail Palmer, harp

No Teas in January

* Pre-Tea Art Tour at noon these days

February 2015

3* Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer and flute & Paul Oorts, harp guitar and accordion

4* Mike Gold, piano 10 Judith Mostyn White, harp 11 Elizabeth Benforado, hammered

dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar 14 Specialty Tea: “Valentine’s Tea”

Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar17 Karen Ashbrook, flute & Elizabeth

Benforado, piano 18 Abigail Palmer, harp 24 Specialty Tea: “South American Tea” Noreen Friedman, flute &

Bob Wysong, guitar 25 Specialty Tea: “Artists Tea” Rosalind Breslow, piano

SPECIALTY TEAS

ARTISTS TEAMonday, December 1

Meet some of the fine artists who specialize in miniatures.

VALENTINE’S TEASaturday, February14Our Valentine’s Tea offers a romantic setting, lush live music, and delectable treats to share with your sweetheart.

SOUTH AMERICAN TEATuesday, February 24

Warm up with the sounds and flavors of South America. This tea with a twist features flavorful food and music to spice up your day.

ARTISTS TEAWednesday, February 25

Meet the talented folks behind the exhibit.

AFTERNOON TEAPre-paid, non-refundable reservations required, call 301.581.5108.

Inquire about available vegetarian options when reserving.

MANSION$24 (STARS $21.60)SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)

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Strathmore is partially funded by operating grants from:

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Let Strathmore set the stage for your special event. With three incredibly unique spaces, we can help you host memorable events of all kinds—large and small.

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