Strathmore News Summer 2023

STRATHMORE NEWS

2023-2024 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT!

Anoushka Shankar

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Gipsy Kings

Itzhak Perlman and 21 more!

AMPLIFY

The new intensive residency for artists at AMP.

SWEET SUMMER

Free concert lineup plus UkeFest turns 15!

IN THIS ISSUE

GENERAL INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS & METRO

Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway (I-495).

Take Metro to Strathmore! Strathmore is adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

For complete driving directions, Metro, bus, and parking information, visit strathmore.org/visit.

PARKING

Music Center performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the GrosvenorStrathmore Metro garage. Entrance located off Tuckerman Lane.

For nonperformance 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 $5.20 is required Monday through Friday. Parking is free on weekends.

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

HOURS

OF

OPERATION

TICKET OFFICE HOURS

Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm

The Music Center ticket office is also open prior to performances through intermission.

Closed July 4

MANSION SHOP & GALLERIES

Tue–Fri, 12–4pm  Sat, 10am–3pm  Sun–Mon, Closed

Closed July 4 & Aug 1–Sep 5

ALLEGRO KITCHEN

MUSIC CENTER CAFÉ

Open 90 minutes before each Concert Hall performance.

STAY CONNECTED

@Strathmore @StrathmoreArts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mary K. Sturtevant

Chair

Christoph A. Syllaba

Vice Chair

Jean Accius II

Secretary

Theodore R. Goldstock

Treasurer

J. Tyler Anthony

Jerome W. Breslow

Lewis H. Ferguson

Jay Grauberger

Linda A. Herman

Steven P. Hollman

Joe Judge

Fariba Kassiri

William E. Kirwan

Karen R. Lefkowitz

Catherine S. Leggett

Marcel Lettre

Ann L. McDaniel

Michelle W. Musgrove

Bayo Oyewole

John Sackett

Deborah M. Smith

Kate Stewart

Benjamin Wu

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Monica Jeffries Hazangeles

President and CEO

Bess Amerman

Chief Financial Officer

Joi Brown

Artistic Director/ Vice President of Programming

Lauren Campbell

Vice President of Education and Community Engagement

Heidi Onkst

Vice President of Advancement

Alaina Sadick Goss

Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Lesley Morris

Director of Mansion and Galleries

Carlyle Smith

Director of Information Technology

Eliot Pfanstiehl

Founder and CEO Emeritus

ARTWORK: Sonia De Los Santos Live from the Lawn

Lakou Mizik by Maxence Bradley, Sheltering by Michelle Rubin, UkeFest by Jim Saah

JUST ANNOUNCED!

The following shows go on sale Friday, June 2. Strathmore Stars are buying tickets now. Join today to access the presale!

GET HAPPY! MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATES THE JUDY GARLAND CENTENNIAL

Thu, Sept 21

Join the singer, pianist, and ambassador of the Great American Songbook on a journey through Garland’s career. Produced by Liza Minnelli.

STRATHMORE & WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT ANOUSHKA SHANKAR

Fri, Oct 6

Sitarist Anoushka Shankar leads a dynamic quintet of London’s best musicians performing her new releases and older gems.

GIPSY KINGS FEATURING NICOLAS REYES

Fri, Oct 13

The Grammy-winning band behind “Bamboléo” celebrates 30+ years of flamenco, salsa, and pop fusion perfection in the party-starting spirit of the south of France.

ITZHAK PERLMAN “IN THE FIDDLER’S HOUSE”

Featuring: Hankus Netsky, Music Director, Saxophone and Piano Andy Statman, Clarinet and Mandolin Members of the Brave Old World Klezmer Conservatory Band and other special guests

Thu, Sept 28

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Perlman takes his energetic klezmer concert on the road.

FATOUMATA DIAWARA

Fri, Sep 29

Malian singersongwriter, guitarist, and activist, Diawara’s modern African music defines her as the voice of young African womanhood—proud of her heritage, with a confident vision towards the future.

HIROMI’S SONICWONDER

Thu, Oct 19

Accomplished jazz pianist

Hiromi leads the electrified quartet Sonicwonder, blending genres to create a vibrant, cinematic sound.

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL

Sat, Oct 21

Two-time Grammy Awardwinner takes the stage with Broadway classics and contemporary favorites.

Mari Amita

Jenn Five

Todd Rosenberg

Aida Muluneh

PIAF! THE SHOW

Sat, Oct 28

Theatrical production capturing the legendary career of French singer Edith Piaf, portrayed by the incomparable Nathalie Lermitte.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP

DAVIS

Fri, Dec 1

The ultimate holiday tradition!

RANKY TANKY

WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST MS. LISA FISCHER

Fri, Nov 3

Ambassadors of West African-rooted Gullah music join with the soulful Lisa Fischer for a lively concert experience.

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Sun, Dec 3

Acclaimed smooth jazz saxophonist Koz and special guests bring the cheer with their fresh spins on holiday classics.

SEÁN HEELY’S CELTIC CHRISTMAS

Fri, Dec 8

Fiddles, bagpipes, and harps sweep Scottish and Irish dancers off their feet in a family-friendly musical journey that’ll lift your holiday spirits.

AIR PLAY

WRITTEN AND CREATED BY SETH BLOOM AND CHRISTINA GELSONE

Sat, Nov 11—Two Shows!

Umbrellas fly, fabrics soar, and snow swirls. With stunning images and gales of laughter, Air Play is part comedy, part sculpture, part circus, and part theater. Don’t miss your last chance to see Air Play on its farewell tour. Fun for the whole family!

Peter Frank Edwards.

Matt Christine Xiu

Nikola-Milatovic

Jordan Koepke

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER WITH GUEST MC KURTIS BLOW

Tues–Fri, Dec 19–22

Tchaikovsky’s classic score meets explosive hip-hop choreography in this holiday mash-up the whole family will flip for.

STRATHMORE AND CITY DANCE PRESENT BALLET HISPÁNICO

Thu, Feb 8

Bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through bold and eclectic contemporary dance.

DRUM TAO 2024

Sat, Jan 20

Pairing traditional Japanese percussion with intense physicality for a dynamic, one-of-a-kind instrumental performance.

AN EVENING WITH MANDY PATINKIN AND KATHYRN GRODY

Wed, Feb 14

A special Valentine’s Day show full of family stories, professional anecdotes, and glimpses into their 40+ years of mostly marital bliss.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

MAX ROACH AT 100

Fri, Jan 26

Celebrating the pioneering legend and innovative master musician, who was among the first to use music to address racial, political, and social issues of his time.

BEYOND BABEL

CREATED BY KEONE & MARI & HIDEAWAY CIRCUS

Fri, Feb 16

A contemporary tale of division and lost love inspired by Romeo & Juliet. Featuring music from Billie Eilish, A Tribe Called Quest, Chance the Rapper, and more.

Frank Stewart

Courtesy Cleveland Jewish News

Paula Lobo

MAKAYA MCCRAVEN IN THESE TIMES

Fri, Feb 23

Prolific drummer, producer, and composer McCraven performs post-genre, jazzrooted, 21st-century folk music.

DAKHABRAKHA

Fri, Mar 1

Internationally acclaimed quartet combines Ukranian folk traditions with the sonic landscape of the surrounding world.

ARTURO SANDOVAL PEDRITO MARTINEZ

Sun, Mar 10

Dynamic and vivacious performers of Cuban music.

LIVE FROM EMMET’S PLACE

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Fri, Mar 15

Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and bandleader, known for both his dynamic compositions and his celebration of the great jazz masters.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Fri, Mar 8

Bringing a message of peace, love, and harmony to the world through rich African melodies and joyous dances.

BECOME A MEMBER

You’re a Star in our eyes. Let’s make it official.

STRATHMORE & WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT TERENCE BLANCHARD

With The E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet & Andrew F. Scott

FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT

Featuring special guests Fri, April 26

The first work written by an African American composer to be performed at The Metropolitan Opera. Blanchard presents the Fire Shut Up In My Bones opera suite in concert.

Access new shows first, with members-only presales. Experience inspiring artist talks, member nights, and surprise perks. Discover the gems of our season with 50% off select tickets. Give Back. Your gift expands arts access to all through free programs like Live from the Lawn.

Join Today! STRATHMORE.ORG/STARS

Vitaliy Vorobyov

Cedric Angeles

Sulyiman

Gabriela Gabrielaa

Lonnie Timmons III

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

With renowned acoustics and great sightlines all around, you can’t go wrong choosing a seat in the Music Center. Even so, we all have our favorites. Get the inside scoop from a few Strathmore insiders.

Pablo de Oliveira Grassroots Marketing & Partnerships Manager

I like Promenade Center Boxes in the middle of the Concert Hall. Acoustically, they’re fantastic, and you also get a good view of the entire stage.

Jonathon Hampton Social Media & Content Manager

I like to watch how fellow conductors interpret music with their gestures and faces. I enjoy seeing how that translates to sound, particularly for choruses and orchestras, so I go for seats in the Choral Tier, surrounding the stage from above, whenever they’re made available. Otherwise, the closest seats with a side view of directors are Boxes 1–4

Erin Phillips Director of Donor Engagement

I’m an aisle gal so my favorite seat is Orchestra Tier Center Row AA 114 I love being on the floor level yet far enough back that you can take in the entire stage. Bonus—being in the front row of the section means you don’t have to worry about an NBA player in front of you—yes, it can happen!

Monica Jeffries Hazangeles President and CEO

The best seat in the house is the one you occupy! One of my favorite things about our Concert Hall (aside from the remarkable acoustics!) is that, from every seat, you have a great view of the artists on stage and the faces of your fellow audience members. We want you to notice one another’s emotions and to experience the performance together. Experiencing the arts together connects us all in a personal and transformative way.

Margot Schulman

LIVE LAWN from the

The tradition returns with a fresh lineup of summer sounds.

by Alistair Coleman

Each summer, Strathmore welcomes thousands of our neighbors for free outdoor concerts at the Gudelsky Gazebo stage. Dating back to the 1980s, the series has become a summer tradition for generations of families and friends who come together to soak in the sounds amid the cool evening breeze.

“At Strathmore, we’re dedicated to engaging the full diversity of our community. My approach to booking this free concert series is to hit as many genres as I can,” says Beth Radovsky, senior program event manager at Strathmore. “This summer, there are so many great artists to be excited about from the worlds of global music, folk and bluegrass, blues, funk, and more.”

Last year, Strathmore introduced a Live from the Lawn companion series on Thursday nights called Cool Concerts for Kids. “Our children’s concerts are going to be extra special this summer,” says Radovsky, “including Grammy-winners Falu and Dan and Claudia Zanes, our favorite Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos, and a dance party with Fyütch.” These upbeat, interactive performances invite kids to be front

and center, and they are a fun way for the whole family to spend a summer night.

To round out the outdoor experience, Strathmore Culinary Arts is serving up a menu of summer BBQ favorites and ice cold drinks. Patrons can also purchase freshly cut fruit, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.

“Strathmore is here to ensure that every one of our neighbors gets to experience the thrill of live performance. Live from the Lawn is one of our favorite ways to deliver on that promise,” says Radovsky.

STRATHMORE.ORG/SUMMER

Dylan Singleton

Liz Lynch

Live from the Lawn concerts are always family friendly and take place on Wednesdays at 7pm.

FELLOW PYNINS

July 5

Contemporary folk duo

CHOPTEETH AFROFUNK BIG BAND

July 12

Irresistible grooves from DC to West Africa

CECILY

July 19

Soulful singing that goes straight to the heart Member Night! As a thank you, Stars and Circles members are invited to stop by the Strathmore tent for a free gift.

CARLY HARVEY

July 26

DC’s Queen of the Blues

INCENDIO

Aug 2

Globally inspired, dynamic guitar ensemble

LAKOU MIZIK

Aug 9

Haitian powerhouse music collective

UKEFEST

Aug 16

15th annual celebration of the ukulele

Live from the Lawn is made possible in part through the generous support of

Tips FREE! RSVP for updates.

PARKING

Grosvenor-Strathmore

Metro garage.

COOL CONCERTS

for kids

Kids concerts take place on Thursdays at 7pm. Concerts last 60 minutes, so you’ll be home for bedtime.

FALU’S BAZAAR

July 13

Trilingual, South Asian celebration of diversity for young audiences

SONIA DE LOS SANTOS

A CELEBRATION OF LATIN AMERICA

July 20

Interactive Latin music for the whole family

DANCE PARTY WITH FYÜTCH

July 27

Empowering youth through hip-hop

DAN + CLAUDIA ZANES

Aug 3

Sensory-friendly, subversively educational dance party

DINING A variety of food and drinks from Strathmore Culinary Arts will be available for purchase on-site. Or you’re welcome to BYO food and nonalcoholic drinks!

SEATING Low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome. No pets, please.

WEATHER In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved indoors. Check Strathmore’s social media or visit strathmore.org for updates.

Cecily by Mansa Johnson, Carly Harvey, Falu, Sonia De Los Santos by Miguel Herrera

Jim Saah

GEMS IN JUNE

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

Thu, June 15

Generously sponsored in part by Kathleen Knepper Genre-bending, award-winning performer Kidjo innovates with fresh takes on music from around the world.

STRATHMORE & STEP AFRIKA! PRESENT STEP XPLOSION

Mon, June 19

Celebrate Juneteenth with Step Afrika!, the world’s first professional step company. Don’t miss a thunderous evening of rhythm and joy featuring talented step dance squads.

OCTAVIA E. BUTLER’S PARABLE OF THE SOWER

MUSIC & LYRICS BY TOSHI REAGON & BERNICE JOHNSON REAGON

CO-DIRECTED BY SIGNE V. HARRIDAY & ERIC TING

Wed–Sat, June 28–July 1

Parable of the Sower, a triumphant opera of rare power and beauty that illuminates deep insights on gender, race, and the future of human civilization, returns for encore performances. This fully staged production includes over 30 original anthems drawn from 200 years of Black music to reimagine Butler’s sci-fi, Afrofuturist masterpiece as a live performance.

While there is so much to look forward to next season, our current one isn’t over yet! Don’t miss these bright moments of the season, happening this month.

Justine Swindell

Judy Davis

Jati Lindsay

Fabrice

Mabillot

EXHIBITIONS

34TH BIENNIAL EXHIBITION CREATIVE CRAFTS COUNCIL

Tue, May 9–Sat, July 29

Generous support for this exhibition is provided by Karen Lefkowitz and Al Neyman

This biennial exhibition, juried by Jaimianne Jacobin, Lynda Smith-Bugge, and April Wood, features the finest crafts from the mid-Atlantic region. More than 170 objects are on view this summer, including handmade jewelry, metalwork, book arts, ceramics, textiles, and woodwork that exemplify the tradition and innovation of these master artists.

MANSION HOURS

Tue–Thu, 12pm–4pm

Sat, 10am–3pm

Sun–Mon, Closed

Closed July 4 and Aug 1–Sep 5

FREE ADMISSION

STRATHMORE.ORG/EXHIBITIONS

SUMMERTIME TEAS TO PLEASE

Escape the heat with refreshing teas and delightful treats.

Afternoon tea in the Mansion soothes the soul and indulges the senses. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you sip Strathmore’s Signature Blend Tea and lunch on light delectable tea savories.

Teas are $38 per person, and a prepaid, nonrefundable reservation is required by calling 301.581.5108.

Teas begin at 1pm. Free onsite parking is available in the Mansion parking lot.

Visit strathmore.org/tea for current listings and availability. Teas sell out quickly, so make your reservation today.

MEMBERS SAVE 10%

Join today at STRATHMORE.ORG/STARS

Unfurling by Cindy Grisdela, Rain Drops by Natalie Barat, Drifter Glasses by Paul Swartwood

AMPLIFY-ING ARTISTIC VOICES

New residency supports the creative process for working artists.

by Mary Murdock

This winter, Strathmore launched a new intensive residency program to further the mission of nourishing and showcasing distinctive and diverse artistic voices from across the cultural landscape. The initiative, called AMPlify, is focused on growth and creation over performance, and it provides artists with resources and connections to help them bring their work and vision to the next level. Tailoring the offerings of the program to each individual it supports, AMPlify provides the compensation, rehearsal space, and partnerships that

professional artists need to dedicate time and energy to the creative process.

The customized multi-day program takes place at AMP, Strathmore’s lounge-style venue in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose neighborhood. AMP and the surrounding community offer a unique setting for artists to live and work for their multiday residency, with ample food and beverage options nearby and a brightly lit, professionally equipped rehearsal and performance space.

Jim Saah

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE MIHO HAZAMA

AMPlify’s first artist in residence was Miho Hazama, a Grammy-nominated composer and leader of the jazz chamber orchestra m_unit. Based in New York, time and space reserved solely for the creative process is a rare luxury for Hazama, and something she has never had to the extent that she did during this experience. Hazama used the three-day residency to rehearse for an upcoming recording project with her 13-piece chamber orchestra.

“There were a few pieces that we had played before, but we never had time to really look into them before AMPlify,” says Hazama. “Rehearsing certain phrases over and over again is something that we really need to do because my music is sometimes quite complex. Making musicians realize what role they play in the ensemble is also very important to my music, and we all were able to work on that during my residency.”

STRATHMORE INVESTS IN WORKING ARTISTS

AMPlify is Strathmore’s second artist residency program, following the Strathmore Artist in Residence (AIR) program that has supported more than 100 artists since 2005. AIR is a yearlong mentorship program that helps emerging artists hone their professional and creative identities at the beginning of their careers. By contrast, “AMPlify is a more expanded concept,” says Joi Brown, Strathmore’s artistic director and vice president of programming. “The initiative focuses on supporting artists who are already working professionally and creating content but don’t have enough resources to spend on pure creation.”

AMPlify has helped to advance Strathmore’s relationships with working artists into something that is more supportive than transactional. “Artists need time to find their voice and create, without the expectation that there is a certain outcome,” says Brown. AMPlify is a way to move resources into the creation of new work as it’s happening, rather than only presenting the finished product. In this way, AMPlify invests in continuing relationships with working artists throughout their careers.

Strathmore looks forward to continuing this new residency with more artists in the near future and is already engaged in conversations with artists and their representatives to match their needs with the resources that AMP by Strathmore is able to provide. Through AMPlify, Strathmore has expanded its ability to support artists at all stages of development, from their first childhood music lesson to their first solo performance and well into their professional careers.

To learn more and stay up-to-date on future residencies, visit:

STRATHMORE.ORG/AMPLIFY

“Artists need time to find their voice and create...”

Jim Saah

STRUM ALONG AT STRATHMORE’S

by Maya Lee

Celebrating 15 years of building skills— and community!

Strathmore’s UkeFest, an immersive musical experience that brings together more than 100 ukulele players annually, returns to the Music Center in August for its 15th anniversary. Founded by Artistic Directors Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, the first UkeFest was simply a concert on the lawn with renowned musician and educator James Hill. An integral player in the festival’s history, Hill will once again be teaching several classes and cohosting ukulele teacher training and master classes with Fink and Marxer.

“Cathy and Marcy, who are masterful ukulele players and instructors themselves, always curate an amazing lineup of instructors for UkeFest selected for their elite skills,” says Beth Radovsky, Strathmore’s senior program event manager and UkeFest organizer. This year’s UkeFest features talent from across the globe, including multi-award-winning instrumentalist Brittni Paiva, renowned ukulele and harmonica player Lil Rev, Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Eve Goldberg, and cavaco player, singer, and percussionist Pablo Regis.

Some UkeFest fans have been coming to the festival since the very beginning. “It has been a joy to take these classes from [instructors] who teach the types of music I love to play,” says Robb Mapou, who first attended UkeFest in 2012. “I am involved with James Hill’s UkeHeads recording project and look forward to learning from him this year.”

UkeFest images by Jim Saah

Sioux Thompson at UkeFest

STRATHMORE.ORG/UKE

The annual festival, designed for newbie and experienced ukulele players alike, offers a variety of classes and opportunities for jam sessions, so all participants leave better musicians than when they arrived.

“The ukulele is the rare instrument that allows everyone to play together no matter their skill level,” says Fink. “It embodies the spirit of community.”

Of course, fostering a creative community—along with education and excellence in the arts—has always been a priority for Strathmore and one reason behind its 15-year commitment to UkeFest and ongoing ukulele programming. “The partnership between Strathmore and the Ukefest faculty and creative team is amazing,” says Fink. “I see this going on for a long time.”

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

New annual fund gifts to Strathmore can now be doubled—but only through June 30, 2023.

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has generously offered a grant to encourage community members like you to make your first gift by matching it, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000.

Strathmore must raise $10,000 to receive this matching grant, and we are so close thanks to the generosity of arts-loving patrons like you!

Your donation will ensure that high-quality artists remain onstage at Strathmore and that everyone in our community can access them.

Gifts of all sizes make a difference. Thank you!

Donate today by scanning the QR code or visiting strathmore.org/grant

Robb Mapou aka Robb the Uke Guy

Cinda Smith, long-time UkeFest participant

Step Afrika!

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

Students spend a week dedicated to honing their craft and creating beautiful music. by

Holly Filipiak

Each summer, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) leads a weeklong camp for young violin, viola, cello, and bass players. Through a series of sessions covering topics such as music history, theory, and sightreading, along with orchestra and chamber ensemble rehearsals, these up-and-coming virtuosos spend the week surrounded by all things strings.

Summer Strings Week Music Director Jorge Orozco regularly conducts two MCYO ensembles and is an accomplished violinist who actively performs around the DMV. He is joined by a dedicated faculty of musicians who lead students through their workshops and rehearsals. Students are divided into Junior (rising grades three through six) and Senior (rising grades six through eight) groups and are provided with instruction and development according to their skill level.

The MCYO All-Star String Institute (ASSI) for invited high school musicians will happen concurrently, led by MCYO Artistic Director and Philharmonic Conductor Kristofer Sanz. ASSI is an opportunity for a select number of the area’s most talented string musicians

to come together to rehearse and perform challenging string orchestra repertoire in a highly collaborative and passionate environment. This program for experienced performers provides older string students with a sense of community and deep musical relationships.

SUMMER STRINGS WEEK

Mon–Fri, July 10–14

STRATHMORE.ORG/MCYO

AUDITION FOR MCYO

Aug 16–23

Do you know a student instrumentalist interested in performing? Registration opens in June. Begin preparing by reviewing audition requirements at strathmore.org/MCYO. For students in grades 2–12.

Stan Engerbretson

SUMMER CALENDAR

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

LATIN FIRE

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor

Thu, June 1, 8pm

Nashville Symphony Principal

Pops Conductor LopezYañez makes his BSO debut, collaborating with Costa Rican trumpeter José Sibaja and Mexican soprano Mónica Abrego.

MUSIC CENTER

Strathmore Children’s Chorus THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT

Sat, June 3, 7:30pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and magic as SCC presents a Broadway revue, featuring beloved songs from some of the most popular musicals of all time.

MUSIC CENTER

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ISATA RETURNS

Kevin John Edusei, conductor

Sat, June 10, 8pm

Piano phenom Isata KannehMason returns to the BSO to perform Prokofiev’s bold Piano

Concerto no. 3. Conductor Edusei leads the Orchestra through Brahms’ Fourth Symphony and Kodály’s earthy “Peacock” Variations.

MUSIC CENTER

Artist In Residence

JOSHUA JENKINS

JAZZ PIANIST

Supported in part by Daniel & Sarah Gallagher , HelenLouise Pettis , and Tina & Art Lazerow

Wed, June 14 & 28, 8pm

A multi-instrumental performer, Jenkins specializes in jazz piano, pipe organ, Afro-Cuban drumming, and more. AMP

Strathmore Presents ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

Thu, June 15, 8pm

Generously sponsored in part by Kathleen Knepper

Genre-bending, award-winning performer Kidjo innovates and influences with fresh takes on music from around the world.

MUSIC CENTER

Strathmore & Step Afrika! Present STEP XPLOSION

Mon, June 19, 7pm

Step Afrika! curates this showcase of the best step teams in our region. Don’t miss this thunderous evening of rhythm and joy from the most talented and entertaining step squads around.

MUSIC CENTER

National Philharmonic HAILSTORK’S

FIFTH SYMPHONY & CARMINA BURANA

Sun, June 4, 3pm

Adolphus Hailstork’s Symphony no. 5 makes its world premiere alongside Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, featuring the NatPhil Chorale and soloists Danielle Talamantes, Robert Baker, and Brandon Hendrickson.

MUSIC CENTER

Strathmore Presents VIRTUAL CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH COMMUNITY BUILDING ARTWORKS

Thu, June 15, 7pm

Contemporary authors offer perspectives on their craft and guide participants through a series of writing prompts.

ONLINE

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra TO AWAKEN THE SLEEPER

James Conlon, conductor

Sat, June 17, 8pm

Closing out their season, Artistic Advisor Conlon and the BSO present an evening of powerful and reflective works, including pieces by Adolphus Hailstork, Joel Thompson, and Shostakovich.

MUSIC CENTER

Artist In Residence Workshop CLAVE: THE ENGINE OF THE DIASPORA

WITH JOSHUA JENKINS

Wed, June 21, 7:30pm

Drawing on the historical ties that encompass both sides of the Atlantic, Jenkins showcases the pervasive breadth and depth inherent to the ‘clave’ pattern of Afro-Cuban music.

MANSION

Music Center Mansion AMP Community Education

Strathmore graciously thanks our Artist in Residence Champions for their multi-year commitment and above-and-beyond support to the AIR program.

Arts Laureate

Margot Schulman

Fabrice Mabillot

Jati Lindsay

Strathmore Presents OCTAVIA E. BUTLER’S PARABLE OF THE SOWER

MUSIC & LYRICS BY TOSHI REAGON & BERNICE JOHNSON REAGON

CO-DIRECTED BY SIGNE V. HARRIDAY & ERIC TING

Wed–Fri, June 28–June 30, 8pm

Sat, July 1, 4pm

Returning for encore performances, this fully staged opera illuminates deep insights on gender, race, and the future of human civilization. Drawn from 200 years of Black music to reimagine Butler’s sci-fi, Afrofuturist masterpiece, Parable of the Sower.

MUSIC CENTER

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras

MCYO SUMMER STRINGS

WEEK

Week of July 10, 9am

This weeklong camp for young string players will enhance their musicianship through skillbuilding sessions, rehearsals, lessons on music history and theory, and more.

OFF CAMPUS

Strathmore Presents CHOPTEETH AFROFUNK BIG BAND

Wed, July 12, 7pm

An 11-piece Afrofunk orchestra serves up grooves from the rhythms of James Brown to the tribal music of West Africa.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents CECILY

Wed, July 19, 7pm

Member Appreciation Night!

Cecily sings original songs with classic inspiration and reflective lyrics, combining soul, R&B, and folk music with rich musicality and deep honesty.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents INCENDIO

Wed, Aug 2, 7pm

Experience original “world guitar” songs that fuse global music traditions across genres.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents FELLOW PYNINS

Wed, July 5, 7pm

Join Fellow Pynins on an whimsical journey through adventurously arranged folk originals and reworked traditional ballads.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents FALU’S BAZAAR

Thu, July 13, 7pm

Celebrate the instruments, languages, and humanity of a diverse world as children learn about South Asian culture in three languages.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents SONIA DE LOS SANTOS A CELEBRATION OF LATIN AMERICA

Thu, July 20, 7pm

Learn, sing, and dance at Sonia De Los Santos’ bilingual, interactive celebration of Latin American musical traditions.

GUDELSKY GAZEBO FREE

Strathmore Presents CARLY HARVEY

Wed, July 26, 7pm

Recognized locally as the Queen of the Blues, Harvey’s unique style combines blues, jazz, soul, and Indigenous American music.

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Strathmore Presents DANCE PARTY WITH FYÜTCH

Thu, July 27, 7pm

Fyütch educates, entertains, and empowers the next generation through hip-hop music with messages of positivity, love, and community.

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Strathmore Presents DAN + CLAUDIA ZANES

Thu, Aug 3, 7pm

Inclusive, sensory-friendly performance shares the love of communal music-making with folks of all ages.

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Strathmore Presents LAKOU MIZIK

Wed, Aug 9, 7pm

With its soulful energy, this Haitian roots music collective of singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists gives danceparty vibes.

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Music Center Mansion AMP Community Education

Justin Gordon

Justin Gordon

Mansa Johnson

Michael Clifford

JP Durand

Sam Popp

Daniel Schechner

Ehud Lazin

Strathmore Education UKEFEST TEACHER TRAINING

Fri, Aug 11, 9:30am

Presented in conjunction with the 15th Annual UkeFest, this master class shares best practices for ukulele teachers of all levels.

MUSIC CENTER

Strathmore Education 15TH ANNUAL UKEFEST

Sat–Wed, Aug 12–16, 9am

UkeFest is back for five days of dedicated instruction on the small but mighty music maker, the ukulele. Artistic Directors

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer return along with extraordinary teachers James Hill, Lil Rev, Brittni Paiva, and Pablo Regis.

MUSIC CENTER

Strathmore Presents UKEFEST FINALE

Wed, Aug 16

6:30pm Strum Along 7pm Concert

The 15th anniversary of Strathmore’s ukulele festival ends in an interactive celebration with diverse, renowned uke virtuosos.

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Strathmore Presents

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD

THE SCARED SCRIPTLESS TOUR

Sat, Aug 26, 8pm

The comedy improv stars from Whose Line Is It Anyway? take their show on the road with hilarious scenes and songs based on audience suggestions.

MUSIC CENTER

DO YOU WORK FOR A MATCHMAKER?

Make the most out of your workplace giving

What do GEICO, Pepco, and Washington Gas all have in common?

Matching Gift Programs!

Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations—some match retirees, spouses, and part-time employees too!

Each company has individual guidelines for matching donations.  Often, after an employee donates, they need to request the matching gift from their employer who then makes their own donation.

We can help make the process easy:

1) Scan the QR code or visit strathmore.org/match

2) Enter your employer’s name to instantly find out if your gift will be doubled.

3) Access your employer’s matching gift form, guidelines, and apply.

No results? Your company may still have a matching program. Contact your HR department to find out; you don’t want to leave money on the table!

Take advantage of your workplace benefits and feel good knowing that your gift ensures that the arts remain vibrant and accessible to all. Thank you!

An estimated $4–$7 BILLION in matching gift funds goes unclaimed per year.

“It feels like I’m giving twice as much when I submit for a matching gift. And I love that I get to extend my impact by directing some of my employer’s donations toward the programs I consider most valuable.”

—Francis Luong (Franco), member since 2017 facilitating over $3,000 in matching gifts

Over 18 MILLION individuals work for companies with matching gift programs.

James Hill

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer

Jim Saah

Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc.

5301 Tuckerman Lane

STRATHMORE NEWS

North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

Strathmore is partially funded by operating grants from:

A season of electrifying performances awaits. New shows just announced. Presale starts now!

From legendary performers Michael Feinstein and Lisa Fischer, to theatrical productions Air Play and Drum TAO, to the international sounds of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and DakhaBrakha, Strathmore has something for everyone.

Step inside and discover something new!

Ms. Lisa Fischer by Alex Logaiski, Michael Feinstein, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra by Luigi Beverelli, Hiromi by Mari Amita, Ladysmith Black Mambazo