Constellation Campfire
Saturday, June 5
8pm - 9:30pm
Cub Run RECenter
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec/sully_gateway/wcrec-public.htm
Experience the beauty of the night sky at Sully Woodlands from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about the constellations, the visible planets and meteors around a campfire. S’mores will be provided. Come early to picnic or toast hotdogs. Bring toasting sticks, blankets and a flashlight. The fee is $5 per person. For reservations, call Cub Run RECenter at 703-817-9407
Springfield Days and Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 5
2pm - 8pm
South Run RECenter
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/srunrec.htm
From 2 to 8 p.m. enjoy an afternoon full of family fun activities as nature centers and historic sites showcase the community’s abundant natural and cultural resources with costumed interpreters, historic children’s games, nature walks and talks, and a meet and greet with farm animals at South Run RECenter. Enjoy ice cream and fair food and tour the park on a tractor-pulled wagon ride. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for an outdoor showing of the animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox beginning at dark. A nominal fee will be charged for wagon rides and food; other events are free. For information, call 703-866-0566.
Imagination Bethesda
Saturday, June 5
11am - 4pm
Woodmont Avenue between Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street - Bethesda, MD
http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/imagination-bethesda
Feature live entertainment, hands-on creative activities for 12 and under, face paints, balloonists and more!
Pond Life
Saturday, June 5
10am - Noon
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl
Meet a naturalist by Walney Pond from 10 a.m. until noon at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Bring boots that can get wet and get ready to find out who is living under the water at the pond’s edge. We will talk about tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs, water scorpions and other creatures we may catch. The fee is $10 per family. To make a reservation, call 703-631-0013.
Constellation Campfire
Saturday, June 5
8pm - 9:30pm
Cub Run RECenter
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/wcrec/sully_gateway/wcrec-public.htm
Experience the beauty of the night sky at Sully Woodlands from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about the constellations, the visible planets and meteors around a campfire. S’mores will be provided. Come early to picnic or toast hotdogs. Bring toasting sticks, blankets and a flashlight. The fee is $5 per person. For reservations, call Cub Run RECenter at 703-817-9407.
Grain Grinding Demonstration
Sunday, June 6
Noon - 3pm
Colvin Run Mill - Great Falls, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm
Watch as the miller and his “dusties” harness the power of the 20-foot waterwheel to run Colvin Run Mill’s grinding machinery from noon to 3 p.m. The tour costs $6 for adults, $5 for students 16 and up, and $4 for children and seniors. For more information, call 703-759-2771.
MUSIC EVENTS: JUNE 1 - JUNE 8, 2010
M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio
Friday, June 4
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Accotink Park - 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA
http://208.43.47.109/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=concertsdb&uid=default&view_records=1&PERF_ID=*&nh=4&mh=1
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet
Wednesday, June 9
10am - 11am
Frying Pan Farm Park - Herndon, VA
http://208.43.47.109/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=concertsdb&uid=default&view_records=1&PERF_ID=*&nh=9&mh=1
"OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance.
Rain Cancellations: For last minute performance cancellations due to inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
MSG equals great sound! What makes this acoustic trio truly unique is that, whether playing originals or cover songs, it authentically carries on the Piedmont Blues tradition. A rare find in this day and age.
M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio performs traditional Piedmont blues. Their style of music has been influenced by the likes of Archie Edwards, Etta Baker, and Cephas & Wiggins. This band can raise the roof with some old-fashioned house party tunes, make you laugh with their witty originals and then make you weep with blues ballads! They all perform with the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band. They have performed at numerous regional festivals including: Blues in the 'Burg, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Artscape, and Bayou Boogaloo. They have also had the honor of performing on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
Friday, June 4
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Accotink Park - 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA
http://208.43.47.109/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=concertsdb&uid=default&view_records=1&PERF_ID=*&nh=4&mh=1
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet
Wednesday, June 9
10am - 11am
Frying Pan Farm Park - Herndon, VA
http://208.43.47.109/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=concertsdb&uid=default&view_records=1&PERF_ID=*&nh=9&mh=1
"OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance.
Rain Cancellations: For last minute performance cancellations due to inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
MSG equals great sound! What makes this acoustic trio truly unique is that, whether playing originals or cover songs, it authentically carries on the Piedmont Blues tradition. A rare find in this day and age.
M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio performs traditional Piedmont blues. Their style of music has been influenced by the likes of Archie Edwards, Etta Baker, and Cephas & Wiggins. This band can raise the roof with some old-fashioned house party tunes, make you laugh with their witty originals and then make you weep with blues ballads! They all perform with the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band. They have performed at numerous regional festivals including: Blues in the 'Burg, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Artscape, and Bayou Boogaloo. They have also had the honor of performing on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
FAMILY EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010
Pot People Aplenty
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 2pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/ed-children.htm
Dust off those clay pots and put them to work in the garden as “pot art.” At Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. we will show you whimsical ways to use pots and help you build your own pot person to decorate your home. The fee is $15 per project. To register, call 703-642-5773.
Make a Scarecrow
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 4pm
Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/calendar.htm
Make a scarecrow for use in your garden at Sully Historic Site from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring old clothes to dress your scarecrow – we’ll supply the stuffing. The fee is $6 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-437-1794.
Wild Side Wagon Ride
Sunday, May 23
12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:15pm
Huntley Meadows Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
Families with children ages six and up will look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl and stop for a snack at the observation platform during a 90-minute tractor ride with a naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance to the park. The fee is $6 per person. Start times are 12:30, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. To register, call 703-768-2525.
Lullaby Stories
Tuesday, May 25
7pm - 7:30pm
Kingstowne Library - Alexandria, VA
703-339-4610
Join us for evening stories and activities. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome. Age 1 to 5 with adult.
Goodnight Walk: Sounds of the Night
Saturday, May 29
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Sounds of the night, they fill our ears with delight! The whole family is invited to come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a little night hike. Learn about animal sounds and then take a night- time stroll along the Old Oak Trail to practice our new listening and identifying skills. This activity is perfect for everyone over four years old! The fee is $5 per person. To register, call 703-941-1065.
Viva Vienna! 2010 Memorial Day Festival
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Freeman House - 131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA
http://www.vivaviennava.org/
Schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 29, 2010: Food, Entertainment & Rides Only (10am-10pm) / Sunday, May 30, 2010:Vendors (10am-6pm), Food & Rides (10am-10pm), Entertainment (12:30pm-10pm) / Monday, May 31, 2010:Vendors, Food, Entertainment. & Rides (10am-6pm)
Little Acorns: Ladybugs
Friday, May 28
9:45am - 10:30am and 11 - 11:45am
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/Calendars/05-2810.htm
From 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. or from 11 to 11:45 a.m. two and three-year-olds learn about Ladybugs at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Meet and greet your own ladybug before releasing it into the garden. Through stories, activities and a walk, we’ll learn the secrets of the lady bird beetle. The fee is $5 per child. To register, call 703-941-1065.
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 2pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/ed-children.htm
Dust off those clay pots and put them to work in the garden as “pot art.” At Green Spring Gardens from 1 to 2 p.m. we will show you whimsical ways to use pots and help you build your own pot person to decorate your home. The fee is $15 per project. To register, call 703-642-5773.
Make a Scarecrow
Saturday, May 22
1pm - 4pm
Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/calendar.htm
Make a scarecrow for use in your garden at Sully Historic Site from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring old clothes to dress your scarecrow – we’ll supply the stuffing. The fee is $6 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-437-1794.
Wild Side Wagon Ride
Sunday, May 23
12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:15pm
Huntley Meadows Park - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
Families with children ages six and up will look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl and stop for a snack at the observation platform during a 90-minute tractor ride with a naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance to the park. The fee is $6 per person. Start times are 12:30, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. To register, call 703-768-2525.
Lullaby Stories
Tuesday, May 25
7pm - 7:30pm
Kingstowne Library - Alexandria, VA
703-339-4610
Join us for evening stories and activities. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome. Age 1 to 5 with adult.
Goodnight Walk: Sounds of the Night
Saturday, May 29
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Sounds of the night, they fill our ears with delight! The whole family is invited to come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a little night hike. Learn about animal sounds and then take a night- time stroll along the Old Oak Trail to practice our new listening and identifying skills. This activity is perfect for everyone over four years old! The fee is $5 per person. To register, call 703-941-1065.
Viva Vienna! 2010 Memorial Day Festival
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Freeman House - 131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA
http://www.vivaviennava.org/
Schedule is as follows: Saturday, May 29, 2010: Food, Entertainment & Rides Only (10am-10pm) / Sunday, May 30, 2010:Vendors (10am-6pm), Food & Rides (10am-10pm), Entertainment (12:30pm-10pm) / Monday, May 31, 2010:Vendors, Food, Entertainment. & Rides (10am-6pm)
Little Acorns: Ladybugs
Friday, May 28
9:45am - 10:30am and 11 - 11:45am
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/Calendars/05-2810.htm
From 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. or from 11 to 11:45 a.m. two and three-year-olds learn about Ladybugs at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Meet and greet your own ladybug before releasing it into the garden. Through stories, activities and a walk, we’ll learn the secrets of the lady bird beetle. The fee is $5 per child. To register, call 703-941-1065.
OTHER EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010
Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Saturday, May 22
11am - 7pm
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 6th Streets - Washington D.C.
http://www.asiaheritagefoundation.org/
Our Signature Celebration – the Fiesta Asia Street Fair is scheduled for May 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 6th Streets. Fiesta Asia Street Fair happenings include outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food and open market vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstration, talent show, cooking demo, flash mob dancing and many more!
Hyattsville Arts Festival
Saturday, May 22
11am - 5pm
Route 1 and Longfellow Street - Hyattsville, MD
http://www.hyattsvillearts.com/
More than 50 local artists will be featured, as well as food from local restaurants and live music and dance.
WalkingTown DC
Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23
Various times and locations
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/things-do-see/walkingtown-dc
Go to the website above to find the perfect Walking Tour for you. There are over 100 walking and biking tours to choose from, all free!
Every spring and fall, Cultural Tourism DC presents WalkingTown DC and BikingTown DC. These two signature events are an invitation to explore Washington’s vibrant neighborhoods by foot or bike. Follow local guides and community leaders as they share historical anecdotes, point out architectural gems and/ or discuss current issues in neighborhoods from Georgetown and Eastern Market to Columbia Heights and Anacostia.
Luckett's 11th Annual Spring Market
Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23
10am - 5pm
42350 Lucketts Rd. - Leesburg, VA
http://www.luckettstore.com/#/events/
More than 100 vendors bring their wares to this annual fest. Shabby-chic housewares, vintage furniture, gilded mirrors and groovy artwork are just a few of the finds. Live music lends a festive atmosphere. In connection with the sale, many nearby antique shops draw crowds of eager shoppers, as does the organizer, the Old Lucketts Store. The large number of vendors, both at the sale and at nearby stores along the same road, make it an ideal daytrip for browsers and an efficient one-stop for furniture hunters. The heart of the market will be on the grounds of the Lucketts Community Center, directly across from the store listed above. (Washington Post)
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Accotink Park - Springfield, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink
Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink Park from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages are served on board. The fee is $5 per person. To register, call 703-569-0285.
Gone A-Callin’
Sunday, May 23
1 - 4pm
Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/calendar.htm
Before telephones and answering machines there were calling cards. Books you loaned to your friends bore you own bookplate inside. Reprise these old traditions by creating your own calling card with case and distinctive bookplate. Register by 5/20. $5
Silhouette Art: Portraits in Shadow
Sunday, May 23
1pm - 3pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp
Come to Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet silhouette artist Anne Leslie. She will trace the history of this early form of portraiture and demonstrate her own freehand cutting, transforming a piece of black paper into an exact likeness of a subject’s profile. This program includes a traditional English tea. The cost is $27 per person. To register, call 703-941-7987.
Rockville's Hometown Holidays
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Saturday and Sunday:1pm - 10pm
Monday: 9am - 1pm
Rockville Town Center - Rockville, MD
http://www.rockvillemd.gov/events/hth
Dozens of performers will hit the stage on Saturday and Sunday, including headliners The Bruce Daigprepoint Cajun Band, Tab Benoit and Papa Grows Funk on Saturday and Soul Asylum and Jah Works on Sunday.
The Memorial Day ceremony and parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. The parade will follow a route through Rockville Town Center. (Washington Post)
Saturday, May 22
11am - 7pm
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 6th Streets - Washington D.C.
http://www.asiaheritagefoundation.org/
Our Signature Celebration – the Fiesta Asia Street Fair is scheduled for May 22nd, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 6th Streets. Fiesta Asia Street Fair happenings include outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food and open market vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstration, talent show, cooking demo, flash mob dancing and many more!
Hyattsville Arts Festival
Saturday, May 22
11am - 5pm
Route 1 and Longfellow Street - Hyattsville, MD
http://www.hyattsvillearts.com/
More than 50 local artists will be featured, as well as food from local restaurants and live music and dance.
WalkingTown DC
Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23
Various times and locations
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/things-do-see/walkingtown-dc
Go to the website above to find the perfect Walking Tour for you. There are over 100 walking and biking tours to choose from, all free!
Every spring and fall, Cultural Tourism DC presents WalkingTown DC and BikingTown DC. These two signature events are an invitation to explore Washington’s vibrant neighborhoods by foot or bike. Follow local guides and community leaders as they share historical anecdotes, point out architectural gems and/ or discuss current issues in neighborhoods from Georgetown and Eastern Market to Columbia Heights and Anacostia.
Luckett's 11th Annual Spring Market
Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, May 23
10am - 5pm
42350 Lucketts Rd. - Leesburg, VA
http://www.luckettstore.com/#/events/
More than 100 vendors bring their wares to this annual fest. Shabby-chic housewares, vintage furniture, gilded mirrors and groovy artwork are just a few of the finds. Live music lends a festive atmosphere. In connection with the sale, many nearby antique shops draw crowds of eager shoppers, as does the organizer, the Old Lucketts Store. The large number of vendors, both at the sale and at nearby stores along the same road, make it an ideal daytrip for browsers and an efficient one-stop for furniture hunters. The heart of the market will be on the grounds of the Lucketts Community Center, directly across from the store listed above. (Washington Post)
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, May 22
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Accotink Park - Springfield, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink
Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink Park from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages are served on board. The fee is $5 per person. To register, call 703-569-0285.
Gone A-Callin’
Sunday, May 23
1 - 4pm
Sully Historic Site - Chantilly, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/calendar.htm
Before telephones and answering machines there were calling cards. Books you loaned to your friends bore you own bookplate inside. Reprise these old traditions by creating your own calling card with case and distinctive bookplate. Register by 5/20. $5
Silhouette Art: Portraits in Shadow
Sunday, May 23
1pm - 3pm
Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp
Come to Historic Green Spring from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet silhouette artist Anne Leslie. She will trace the history of this early form of portraiture and demonstrate her own freehand cutting, transforming a piece of black paper into an exact likeness of a subject’s profile. This program includes a traditional English tea. The cost is $27 per person. To register, call 703-941-7987.
Rockville's Hometown Holidays
Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31
Saturday and Sunday:1pm - 10pm
Monday: 9am - 1pm
Rockville Town Center - Rockville, MD
http://www.rockvillemd.gov/events/hth
Dozens of performers will hit the stage on Saturday and Sunday, including headliners The Bruce Daigprepoint Cajun Band, Tab Benoit and Papa Grows Funk on Saturday and Soul Asylum and Jah Works on Sunday.
The Memorial Day ceremony and parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. The parade will follow a route through Rockville Town Center. (Washington Post)
MUSIC EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
Thursday, May 20
7:30pm
Dar Constitution Hall - Washington, DC
For tickets, click here.
The Jazz Ambassadors
(Part of the 15th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.)
Friday, May 21
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The premier big band of the U.S. Army performs swinging tunes such as “Messa Stomp” and “Chunka Lunka” from their February 2010 CD The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Showcase
(Part of the 15th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.)
Saturday, May 22
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
Hear Kata Kozma, Yu Jung Jung, Julia Brav, Caili O'Doherty, and Amy K. Bormet—the five pianists selected as the inaugural class of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Workshop—in a program of Mary Lou Williams works, standards, and original compositions, backed by bassist Mimi Jones and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Tappers with Attitude
Sunday, May 23
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The unique and multicultural group of young dancers is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of tap dance. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet
Monday, May 24
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The quintet, established in 1971 and directed by Chief Musician David E. Kolo, performs works from the 16th through the 20th centuries, along with original compositions. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Neil Young
Monday, May 24
8pm
Dar Constitution Hall - Washington, DC
For ticket information, click here.
National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 30, 2010
8pm
U.S. Capitol - Washington D.C.
http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert
PBS sponsors the National Memorial Day Concert, honoring American servicemen, featuring guest artists and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Erich Kunzel. On the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Thursday, May 20
7:30pm
Dar Constitution Hall - Washington, DC
For tickets, click here.
The Jazz Ambassadors
(Part of the 15th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.)
Friday, May 21
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The premier big band of the U.S. Army performs swinging tunes such as “Messa Stomp” and “Chunka Lunka” from their February 2010 CD The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Showcase
(Part of the 15th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival.)
Saturday, May 22
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
Hear Kata Kozma, Yu Jung Jung, Julia Brav, Caili O'Doherty, and Amy K. Bormet—the five pianists selected as the inaugural class of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Workshop—in a program of Mary Lou Williams works, standards, and original compositions, backed by bassist Mimi Jones and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Tappers with Attitude
Sunday, May 23
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The unique and multicultural group of young dancers is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of tap dance. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet
Monday, May 24
6pm
Millenium Stage at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule.html#22052010
The quintet, established in 1971 and directed by Chief Musician David E. Kolo, performs works from the 16th through the 20th centuries, along with original compositions. This event is free. 800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.
Neil Young
Monday, May 24
8pm
Dar Constitution Hall - Washington, DC
For ticket information, click here.
National Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 30, 2010
8pm
U.S. Capitol - Washington D.C.
http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert
PBS sponsors the National Memorial Day Concert, honoring American servicemen, featuring guest artists and the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Erich Kunzel. On the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
MUSEUM EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010
3-Day Cultural Festival: Celebrate Hawai’i: Hula
Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31
10:30am – 4:30pm
National Museum of the America Indian - Washington D.C.
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=events#/?i=3
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the 4th annual Celebrate Hawai’i Festival honors the arts and culture of Hawai’i, particularly the hula.
Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg
Now through September 6
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/ginsberginfo.shtm
In the first scholarly exhibition of American poet Allen Ginsberg's photographs, all facets of his work in photography will be explored. Some 79 works on display will range from the 1950s "drugstore" prints to his now celebrated portraits of Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, snapshots of Ginsberg himself taken just before he achieved literary fame, and his later portraits of the Beats and other friends made in the 1980s and 1990s. For information, call 202-737-4215.
Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31
10:30am – 4:30pm
National Museum of the America Indian - Washington D.C.
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=events#/?i=3
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the 4th annual Celebrate Hawai’i Festival honors the arts and culture of Hawai’i, particularly the hula.
Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg
Now through September 6
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/ginsberginfo.shtm
In the first scholarly exhibition of American poet Allen Ginsberg's photographs, all facets of his work in photography will be explored. Some 79 works on display will range from the 1950s "drugstore" prints to his now celebrated portraits of Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, snapshots of Ginsberg himself taken just before he achieved literary fame, and his later portraits of the Beats and other friends made in the 1980s and 1990s. For information, call 202-737-4215.
THEATER EVENTS: MAY 16 - MAY 31, 2010
Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
OTHER EVENTS: MAY 1 - MAY 16, 2010
Green Spring Garden Markets
Saturday, May 1
9am-1pm
Green Spring Gardens
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/events.htm
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens. Enjoy plant shopping, free gardening information and freshly brewed coffee. For information, call 703-642-5173.
Cathedral Flower Mart
Friday, May 7 - Saturday, May 8
F: 10am - 6pm
S: 10am - 5pm
Washington National Cathedral
http://www.allhallowsguild.org/fm/index.html
Ukraine is our honored country this year. All Hallows Guild has sponsored this popular two-day festival since 1939. Plants, herbs, food, puppet shows, carousel rides, boutiques and entertainment for the whole family are offered on the Cathedral on Friday and Saturday, the first full weekend in May. Each year one of Washington’s embassies is honored. All proceeds from this event benefit the 59 remarkable acres of gardens and grounds surrounding the Cathedral.
Flower Mart is recognized throughout the metropolitan area as Washington’s favorite spring outdoor family festival. For information, call 202-537-6200. This event is free.
Shortcut to Europe - Open House
Saturday, May 8
10am - 4pm
European Union Embassies
http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=20
Join the European Union Embassies in Washington, DC, for a day of family fun, food and culture. Free shuttle buses with two routes will drop visitors off at various Embassies. This year the EU is highlighting the theme GREEN EUROPE: GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. We want to show, through our own experience, that it is possible to tackle climate change, grow a clean energy economy of the future and become world leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by 2020. Our policies have improved EU energy security and have created new green jobs while fulfilling our social and environmental responsibility.
Georgetown Garden Tour
Saturday, May 8
10am - 5pm
Christ Church - Georgetown
http://www.georgetowngardentour.com/
The Georgetown Garden Tour of 2010 offers an exceptional collection of seven Georgetown gardens all within easy walking distance from each other.
Can You Canoe?
Saturday, May 15, 2010
2pm - 3:30pm
Lake Accontink Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink
Come to Lake Accotink Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to learn the basic mechanics of canoeing. The class is perfect for beginners and recommended for those eight years and older. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Canoes and life jackets are provided. The fee is $12 per person. To reserve, call 703-569-0285.
Wine in the Woods
Saturday, May 15 - Sunday, May 16
12pm - 6pm
Symphony Woods - Columbia, MD
http://www.wineinthewoods.com/
Celebrate the charm and character of an event that has aged to perfection! Sample Maryland’s finest wines from a souvenir glass; make food purchases from an abundance of high quality, distinctive restaurants and caterers; sharpen your palate by attending wine education seminars; enjoy exceptional works offered by invited artists and crafts persons; and revel in continuous live entertainment on the Main and Vignette stages. For more information call 410-313-4700, or 410-313-7275.
Saturday, May 1
9am-1pm
Green Spring Gardens
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/events.htm
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens. Enjoy plant shopping, free gardening information and freshly brewed coffee. For information, call 703-642-5173.
Cathedral Flower Mart
Friday, May 7 - Saturday, May 8
F: 10am - 6pm
S: 10am - 5pm
Washington National Cathedral
http://www.allhallowsguild.org/fm/index.html
Ukraine is our honored country this year. All Hallows Guild has sponsored this popular two-day festival since 1939. Plants, herbs, food, puppet shows, carousel rides, boutiques and entertainment for the whole family are offered on the Cathedral on Friday and Saturday, the first full weekend in May. Each year one of Washington’s embassies is honored. All proceeds from this event benefit the 59 remarkable acres of gardens and grounds surrounding the Cathedral.
Flower Mart is recognized throughout the metropolitan area as Washington’s favorite spring outdoor family festival. For information, call 202-537-6200. This event is free.
Shortcut to Europe - Open House
Saturday, May 8
10am - 4pm
European Union Embassies
http://www.eurunion.org/EUinUS/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=20
Join the European Union Embassies in Washington, DC, for a day of family fun, food and culture. Free shuttle buses with two routes will drop visitors off at various Embassies. This year the EU is highlighting the theme GREEN EUROPE: GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. We want to show, through our own experience, that it is possible to tackle climate change, grow a clean energy economy of the future and become world leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by 2020. Our policies have improved EU energy security and have created new green jobs while fulfilling our social and environmental responsibility.
Georgetown Garden Tour
Saturday, May 8
10am - 5pm
Christ Church - Georgetown
http://www.georgetowngardentour.com/
The Georgetown Garden Tour of 2010 offers an exceptional collection of seven Georgetown gardens all within easy walking distance from each other.
Can You Canoe?
Saturday, May 15, 2010
2pm - 3:30pm
Lake Accontink Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accotink
Come to Lake Accotink Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to learn the basic mechanics of canoeing. The class is perfect for beginners and recommended for those eight years and older. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Canoes and life jackets are provided. The fee is $12 per person. To reserve, call 703-569-0285.
Wine in the Woods
Saturday, May 15 - Sunday, May 16
12pm - 6pm
Symphony Woods - Columbia, MD
http://www.wineinthewoods.com/
Celebrate the charm and character of an event that has aged to perfection! Sample Maryland’s finest wines from a souvenir glass; make food purchases from an abundance of high quality, distinctive restaurants and caterers; sharpen your palate by attending wine education seminars; enjoy exceptional works offered by invited artists and crafts persons; and revel in continuous live entertainment on the Main and Vignette stages. For more information call 410-313-4700, or 410-313-7275.
FAMILY EVENTS: MAY 1 - MAY 16, 2010
Grain Grinding Demonstration
Sunday, May 2
Noon-3pm
Colvin Run Mill
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/tours.htm
Come to Colvin Run Mill from noon to 3 p.m. to watch the 20-ft waterwheel power the mill's wooden gears and one-ton millstones. The fee is $6 for adults, $5 for students 16 and up, $4 for kids and seniors. Purchase ground grains at the General Store. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.
Wetlands Awareness Day Huntley
Sunday, May 2
Noon-3pm
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/
Enjoy an afternoon of wetland interpretation from noon to 3 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park. Enjoy free wildlife presentations and a fun fair for kids. There is a small fee for some activities. For information, call 703-768-2525.
National Train Day
Saturday, May 8
11am - 4pm
Union Station - Washington D.C.
http://www.nationaltrainday.com/
Come on down to the station and join the celebration in Washington, D.C.! Don't miss your chance to see model trains, train equipment displays and much more:
•Meet and Greet with the National Spokesperson, Taye Diggs
•Train Equipment Displays*
•Model Train Displays*
•AmtraKids Depot
•Go-Green Express: Eco Exhibit*
•National Park Service Trails & Rails Exhibit*
•Snapshot Station
•Trains Move our Economy Exhibit*
•Amtrak: Dining the Rail Way* exhibit and culinary demonstrations, featuring Chef Michel Richard
•Amtrak Brand Display - Enjoy the journey®*
•Live performances by Rocknoceros and the Ballou High School Marching Band
Mothers Day Campfire
Saturday, May 8
7pm-8pm
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl/
Enjoy an evening with mom from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Cabell’s Mill. A naturalist will investigate the hard work that goes into raising young. Then toast marshmallows around the campfire. The fee is $5 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-631-0013.
Spring Farm Day
Saturday, May 8
10am - 3pm
Frying Pan Farm - Herndon, VA Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/events.htm
Watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Milk cows and goats. Enjoy crafts, games and puppet shows. The fee is $5 per person. For information, call 703-437-9101.
Mother’s Day Walk with a Naturalist
Sunday, May 9
12:30pm - 2pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Stroll with a naturalist exploring the less traveled trails around Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 12:30 to 2 p.m. You’ll see evidence of pre-Civil War activity, clues to the land use of yesteryear and why wildlife uses this stream valley as a natural highway. Bring your binoculars. The cost is $5 per person. To reserve, call 703-451-9588.
Guppy Gala
Friday, May 14
6pm - 8:30pm
Smithsonian National Zoo
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/Guppy/default.cfm
Splish, splash, we're having a bash! Dive into an ocean of fun at Guppy Gala. Bring the whole gang for a night of tasty treats, silly songs, and fun. Plus, dinner provided by Subway!
This annual family-friendly event offers our many guests exciting animal encounters, yummy food, and a variety of spectacular activities. Enjoy all this while raising funds to support animal care, conservation science, education and sustainability at the National Zoo.
For ticket information, click here.
International Children's Festival
Saturday, May 15
10am - 2pm
Meridian International Center, Washington D.C.
http://www.meridian.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=185
Meridian International Center produces the International Children’s Festival every May as an educational fun-fair that brings together the DC community and the diplomatic corps of Washington, D.C., as embassies host booths representing their country and culture. The day also features vibrant music and dance performances from around the world! This year, Meridian is proud to partner with Cultural Tourism DC for the 4th Annual International Children’s Festival, which is a highlighted event for CTDC’s Passport DC program for the month of May! Admission: $10 per person, or $25 per family. For more information, please call 202-939-5514 or email kidsfest@meridian.org.
Miss Spider’s Tea Party
Saturday, May 15
1:30pm - 3pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Join Miss Spider and Miss Ladybug and a host of other friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Come dressed as your favorite insect or spider. Spin an afternoon of fun and learning. This activity is suited for children four to six years old with an adult. The fee is $12 per person. To register, call 703-451-9588.
Wild Side Wagon Ride
Sunday, May 16
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
Families with children ages six and up will look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl and stop for a snack at the observation platform during a 90-minute tractor ride with a naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance to the park. The fee is $6 per person. Start times are 12:30, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. To register, call 703-768-2525.
Sunday, May 2
Noon-3pm
Colvin Run Mill
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm/tours.htm
Come to Colvin Run Mill from noon to 3 p.m. to watch the 20-ft waterwheel power the mill's wooden gears and one-ton millstones. The fee is $6 for adults, $5 for students 16 and up, $4 for kids and seniors. Purchase ground grains at the General Store. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.
Wetlands Awareness Day Huntley
Sunday, May 2
Noon-3pm
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/
Enjoy an afternoon of wetland interpretation from noon to 3 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park. Enjoy free wildlife presentations and a fun fair for kids. There is a small fee for some activities. For information, call 703-768-2525.
National Train Day
Saturday, May 8
11am - 4pm
Union Station - Washington D.C.
http://www.nationaltrainday.com/
Come on down to the station and join the celebration in Washington, D.C.! Don't miss your chance to see model trains, train equipment displays and much more:
•Meet and Greet with the National Spokesperson, Taye Diggs
•Train Equipment Displays*
•Model Train Displays*
•AmtraKids Depot
•Go-Green Express: Eco Exhibit*
•National Park Service Trails & Rails Exhibit*
•Snapshot Station
•Trains Move our Economy Exhibit*
•Amtrak: Dining the Rail Way* exhibit and culinary demonstrations, featuring Chef Michel Richard
•Amtrak Brand Display - Enjoy the journey®*
•Live performances by Rocknoceros and the Ballou High School Marching Band
Mothers Day Campfire
Saturday, May 8
7pm-8pm
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl/
Enjoy an evening with mom from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Cabell’s Mill. A naturalist will investigate the hard work that goes into raising young. Then toast marshmallows around the campfire. The fee is $5 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-631-0013.
Spring Farm Day
Saturday, May 8
10am - 3pm
Frying Pan Farm - Herndon, VA Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/events.htm
Watch sheep shearing and antique farm equipment demonstrations from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Milk cows and goats. Enjoy crafts, games and puppet shows. The fee is $5 per person. For information, call 703-437-9101.
Mother’s Day Walk with a Naturalist
Sunday, May 9
12:30pm - 2pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Annandale, VA
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Stroll with a naturalist exploring the less traveled trails around Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 12:30 to 2 p.m. You’ll see evidence of pre-Civil War activity, clues to the land use of yesteryear and why wildlife uses this stream valley as a natural highway. Bring your binoculars. The cost is $5 per person. To reserve, call 703-451-9588.
Guppy Gala
Friday, May 14
6pm - 8:30pm
Smithsonian National Zoo
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/Guppy/default.cfm
Splish, splash, we're having a bash! Dive into an ocean of fun at Guppy Gala. Bring the whole gang for a night of tasty treats, silly songs, and fun. Plus, dinner provided by Subway!
This annual family-friendly event offers our many guests exciting animal encounters, yummy food, and a variety of spectacular activities. Enjoy all this while raising funds to support animal care, conservation science, education and sustainability at the National Zoo.
For ticket information, click here.
International Children's Festival
Saturday, May 15
10am - 2pm
Meridian International Center, Washington D.C.
http://www.meridian.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=185
Meridian International Center produces the International Children’s Festival every May as an educational fun-fair that brings together the DC community and the diplomatic corps of Washington, D.C., as embassies host booths representing their country and culture. The day also features vibrant music and dance performances from around the world! This year, Meridian is proud to partner with Cultural Tourism DC for the 4th Annual International Children’s Festival, which is a highlighted event for CTDC’s Passport DC program for the month of May! Admission: $10 per person, or $25 per family. For more information, please call 202-939-5514 or email kidsfest@meridian.org.
Miss Spider’s Tea Party
Saturday, May 15
1:30pm - 3pm
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks
Join Miss Spider and Miss Ladybug and a host of other friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Come dressed as your favorite insect or spider. Spin an afternoon of fun and learning. This activity is suited for children four to six years old with an adult. The fee is $12 per person. To register, call 703-451-9588.
Wild Side Wagon Ride
Sunday, May 16
Huntley Meadows Park
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley
Families with children ages six and up will look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl and stop for a snack at the observation platform during a 90-minute tractor ride with a naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance to the park. The fee is $6 per person. Start times are 12:30, 2:30, and 4:15 p.m. To register, call 703-768-2525.
THEATER EVENTS: MAY 1 - MAY 16, 2010
Reasons To Be Pretty
By Neil LaBute
Showing Wednesday, March 24, to Sunday, May 2
Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.studiotheatre.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=573
Neil LaBute once again takes no prisoners, tackling the taboos and unspoken truths of contemporary American life. This play concludes LaBute’s trilogy exploring America’s obsession with physical beauty, a trilogy he began with two Studio Theatre favorites, runaway hits The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. In this fiercely dark comedy, the “bad boy of American theatre” returns with a play sure to scintillate and enflame audiences as he takes us on a wild ride through the national obsession with what it means to be pretty.
The Old Settler
Now through May 15, 2010
African Continuum Theatre - Washington D.C.
http://www.africancontinuumtheatre.com/actcov1_027.htm
In World War II Harlem, NY, a forbidden attraction threatens the already fragile bond between sisters Elizabeth and Quilly, and is poised to expose a deep wound from their past. Follow their story as it unfolds and reveals the truth with a mixture of humor, passion, and betrayal.
Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
By Neil LaBute
Showing Wednesday, March 24, to Sunday, May 2
Studio Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.studiotheatre.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=573
Neil LaBute once again takes no prisoners, tackling the taboos and unspoken truths of contemporary American life. This play concludes LaBute’s trilogy exploring America’s obsession with physical beauty, a trilogy he began with two Studio Theatre favorites, runaway hits The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. In this fiercely dark comedy, the “bad boy of American theatre” returns with a play sure to scintillate and enflame audiences as he takes us on a wild ride through the national obsession with what it means to be pretty.
The Old Settler
Now through May 15, 2010
African Continuum Theatre - Washington D.C.
http://www.africancontinuumtheatre.com/actcov1_027.htm
In World War II Harlem, NY, a forbidden attraction threatens the already fragile bond between sisters Elizabeth and Quilly, and is poised to expose a deep wound from their past. Follow their story as it unfolds and reveals the truth with a mixture of humor, passion, and betrayal.
Little Shop of Horrors
Playing now until May 22, 2010
Ford Theatre, Washington D.C.
http://www.fords.org/event/little-shop-horrors
One of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of the well-meaning flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn and his wisecracking carnivorous plant, Audrey II. Seymour delights in the attention his leafy friend attracts, but when Audrey II develops a craving for human flesh, the situation spins out of control. Coy Middlebrook, a key member of the artistic team for Shenandoah and Big River, makes his Ford’s directorial debut with this zany American classic. Husband-and-wife team Christopher Kale Jones and Jenna Coker-Jones make their Ford’s Theatre debut as Seymour and Audrey.
This production is appropriate for ages 8 and up.
MUSEUM EVENTS: MAY 1 - MAY 16, 2010
Herblock
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30am - 4:30pm
Library of Congress: James Madison Building - Washington DC
http://www.loc.gov/
The library is celebrating the centennial of Herb Block with an exhibition of 82 of the political cartoonist's drawings.
A Dream...but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey
Now Through May 16
National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=200
Turkey has long been considered a nation with one foot in the East and the other in the West, whose art and design production has permeated and influenced European nations over the past four centuries. In the 21st century, Turkey’s contemporary artists ensconce themselves mentally in global art production, notwithstanding the physical location of their studios. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is pleased to present some of the leading women artists who claim Turkey as their homeland, but whose video art, photography, and painting declare their identity. A Dream…but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey features work by eleven internationally-established artists who pose the elemental question “why do so many women seek to conform and adhere to standards set by others, and continue to be judged by their roles as spouse, mother, and keeper of the house?”
Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg
Now through September 6
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/ginsberginfo.shtm
In the first scholarly exhibition of American poet Allen Ginsberg's photographs, all facets of his work in photography will be explored. Some 79 works on display will range from the 1950s "drugstore" prints to his now celebrated portraits of Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, snapshots of Ginsberg himself taken just before he achieved literary fame, and his later portraits of the Beats and other friends made in the 1980s and 1990s. For information, call 202-737-4215.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:30am - 4:30pm
Library of Congress: James Madison Building - Washington DC
http://www.loc.gov/
The library is celebrating the centennial of Herb Block with an exhibition of 82 of the political cartoonist's drawings.
A Dream...but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey
Now Through May 16
National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/exhibition/detail.asp?exhibitid=200
Turkey has long been considered a nation with one foot in the East and the other in the West, whose art and design production has permeated and influenced European nations over the past four centuries. In the 21st century, Turkey’s contemporary artists ensconce themselves mentally in global art production, notwithstanding the physical location of their studios. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is pleased to present some of the leading women artists who claim Turkey as their homeland, but whose video art, photography, and painting declare their identity. A Dream…but not Yours: Contemporary Art from Turkey features work by eleven internationally-established artists who pose the elemental question “why do so many women seek to conform and adhere to standards set by others, and continue to be judged by their roles as spouse, mother, and keeper of the house?”
Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg
Now through September 6
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/ginsberginfo.shtm
In the first scholarly exhibition of American poet Allen Ginsberg's photographs, all facets of his work in photography will be explored. Some 79 works on display will range from the 1950s "drugstore" prints to his now celebrated portraits of Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, snapshots of Ginsberg himself taken just before he achieved literary fame, and his later portraits of the Beats and other friends made in the 1980s and 1990s. For information, call 202-737-4215.
MUSIC EVENTS: MAY 1 - MAY 16, 2010
Noa with Special Guest Mira Awad
Thursday, May 6
8pm
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - Washington, DC
For ticket information, click here.
Thursday, May 6
8pm
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue - Washington, DC
For ticket information, click here.
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