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FREE SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS GUDELSKY GAZEBO

In the Music Center

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WEDNESDAYS, 7PM Free (no tickets required)

M.A.K.U. SOUNDSYSTEM July 3 The groove of funk and the raw energy of punk fire up Colombian and cumbia rhythms!

DARYL DAVIS’S ROOTS MUSIC REVUE July 10 Daryl is joined by an all-star ensemble including guitarist Tim Sparks, pianist Chase Garrett, lap steel player Mary Flower and vocalist Angela Hill.

ALMA TROPICALIA July 17 Sway to the smooth grooves of ‘60s and ‘70s Brazilian sound!

Alma Tropicalia

July 24 Big Tony and the gang are pioneers of the D.C. go-go scene, and have been spreading the jam nationwide since 1978.

JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA July 31 Often compared to Thelonius Monk, Béla Fleck and Mozart: steel pan artist Jonathan Scales brings a lively avant-garde feel to jazz fusion.

Javier Salas - Turismo de Vigo

June 26 “Summertime,” “Wipe Out,” “Summer Breeze” and more along with original compositions. It’s a celebration jam you just can’t miss!

TROUBLE FUNK

Summer Outdoor Concert Tips PARKING $5 in Metro garage, payable with credit or SmarTrip cards.

Free parking on a spaceavailable basis until 7PM for Strathmore Stars with VIP Passes and vehicles with disability tags.

DINING Summer favorites available from Restaurant Associates Barbeque.

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BEST OF SERENADE! SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 4PM Co-presented with Classical Movements Celebrate the beauty of choral music! This incredible event gathers the finest international youth and adult choirs, performing music from classical to folk and beyond—and it’s free!

Free (no tickets required), line forms at 3PM

NATALIE COLE Thursday, August 1, 8PM The nine-time Grammy winner wows audiences, delivering seemingly effortless, unforgettable renditions of pop, R&B, jazz and standards from the American Songbook. Back on top and better than ever, Natalie Cole brings to Strathmore the irresistible style that has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. “This Will Be”…an “Unforgettable” night!

Tickets $33–$92 (Stars $29.70–$82.80)

TRIBUTE TO WAYNE SHORTER

featuring Wallace Roney Orchestra Universe David Weiss and Endangered Species Saturday, August 3, 8PM Legendary composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter blazed a trail through jazz that still burns bright today. Strathmore’s annual summer Tribute concert honors this jazz giant in celebration of his 80th birthday. Please note: Wayne Shorter will not be in attendance.

Tickets $26–$36 (Stars $23.40–$32.40)

Blankets, low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome outside only. No pets, please.

Carlos Núñez

CARLOS NÚÑEZ

WEATHER

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

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RODRIGO Y GABRIELA featuring Alex Wilson

August 7 Celtic music performed with Latin passion!

UKEFEST 2013 August 14 Become one with the Ukulele Universe when Strathmore brings back this popular summer celebration!

Donate Your Old Instruments!

Please donate your used instruments at the summer concerts and help bring music to underprivileged children.

Natalie Cole

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David Weiss

CONCERT HALL

Pack a picnic and settle in early for roving street entertainers before each concert!

Songs of Summer: Strathmore 2012–2013 Artists in Residence

Wallace Roney

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Sunday, August 4, 7PM Their “Stairway to Heaven” cover is the stuff of YouTube legend, and they’ve been heard in film scores from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides to Puss in Boots. But Rodrigo y Gabriela’s live shows trump all—the mind-blowing speed strumming of this virtuosic guitar duo lends an edge-of-the-seat thrill to every song they touch, from the folk songs of their native Mexico to heavy metal to classical and beyond.

Tickets $58–$68 (Stars $52.20–$61.20)

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UKEFEST 2013: UKE & GUITAR SUMMIt

BACKYARD THEATER for CHILDREN

MUSIC CENTER AND MANSION AUGUST 10–14

OUTDOOR BACKYARD THEATER STAGE THURSDAYS, 9:30 & 11:30AM $8 (Stars $7.20), free ages 2 and under

Release your inner hula! This year’s Uke Summit embraces the versatility of the amazing ukulele along with the Hawaiian steel guitar and the tenor guitar. Hosted

by Grammy winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, the fun includes classes, jam sessions, concerts, music workshops, hula and yoga classes.

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SCHEDULE Saturday–Tuesday

Wednesday

10AM–12PM Ukulele classes divided by skill level (Novice, Beginner, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced) and steel guitar class.

10AM–12PM Master Class for all. Staff led ukulele orchestra on the spot—all levels! One piece to be performed in the evening concert.

12PM–1PM Lunch 1PM–1:50PM Student-led jam session.

2–3PM & 3:15–4:15PM Choose your own class session from a menu of options including ukulele licks, uke-funk, improvisation, jug band, harmonica, and “yogalele!”

7PM Open Mic 7:30–9PM Staff Concert (Except Tuesday evening when there will be a camp party/luau and jam).

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Urban Artistry

Pop Ups

UkeFest

Margot I. Schulman

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer

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Pop Ups

July 11 These kindie rockers are stars of stage, PBS and recordings!

July 25 Kindie rock with an ‘80s twist from the Grammy-nominated performers of Radio Jungle!

Urban Artistry

Gerald Ross

Lil Rev

July 18 Join the fun with this international group of performers dedicated to urban dance!

Taikoza August 1 Awe-inspiring Japanese drummers and dancers!

Backyard Theater Tips PARKING Free parking on a space-available basis in Mansion lot.

DINING Bag lunches are welcome.

SEATING Blankets, low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome outside only.

No pets, please.

6–8:30PM UkeFest 2013 Concert at the Gudelsky Gazebo!

The Hula Honeys

WEATHER Check website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TUITION! $290 (Stars $261) through July 2 $320 (Stars $288) beginning July 3

Taikoza

Stuart Fuchs

SEATING IS LIMITED—ON SALE NOW!

GROUPS Bring the gang, special need patrons welcome.

Call (301) 581-5199.

“Two for One” coupons after July 1, 2013 are available at Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring City Place, and Tenleytown TD Bank stores (coupons must be presented in person to be redeemed, subject to seating availability).

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FINE ART FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

FINE ART EXHIBIT

MANSION

MANSION

2012–2013 FINE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Margot I. Schulman

AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 14 Free (no tickets required) OPENING RECEPTION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7–9PM Free (no tickets required)

Jessica Rose, Bedtime Story

New!

TEEN ART CAMP

Have an artful summer! Strathmore’s Fine Art Camps blend fun with expert instruction in the beautiful setting of the Mansion. Leading the camps is painter and collage artist Rosana Azar and her team of professional arts educators.

Ages 12–15 Teens expand their creativity and work in-depth on improving their techniques and learning new artistic methods and media. Inspiration for part of their work will come from the Puppets Take Strathmore festival.

Campers will also study master artists in a wide variety of media and learn their techniques.

July 29–August 2, 9:30AM–12:30PM Tuition: $225 (Stars $202.50)

KIDS ART CAMP Ages 6–11 A Strathmore favorite! Art Camp returns with a half-day and a full-day option. Children engage in a variety of hands-on art activities, learning techniques, expanding their artistic vocabulary and developing their creative process. This year, in addition to studying master artists, campers will learn the ins and outs of puppeteering with exciting puppet-themed projects inspired by the Puppets Take Strathmore festival.

Half-Day Camp August 5–August 9, 9:30AM–12:30PM Tuition $225 (Stars $202.50) Full-Day Camp August 12–August 16, 9AM–3PM Tuition $375 (Stars $337.50)

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Adrienne (Ang) Gaither, Church & State

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Four rising artists worked with mentors through this Strathmore program; now see their works on display in the Mansion Galleries. Adrienne (Ang) Gaither doesn’t confine herself to one medium, working in paint, digital graphic arts and organic sculpture, switching adroitly among them to best convey a message through her work. Mixed media artist and airbrush master Drew Storm Graham carves and constructs relief sculptures that are beautifully colored, working expertly with shading, gradient, shadows and three-dimensionality.

Illustrator Jessica Rose views her art as an escape route from reality and a manifesto to defy convention.

Susan Stacks’ complex works in pencil, ink and watercolor are designed with painstaking detail and exhibit excruciating patience—thousands of tiny dots and dashes are arranged in a pattern-like way, creating works that are incredibly intricate and meditative.

Susan Stacks, A Cold Wind Blows (detail)

Drew Storm Graham, Dusk

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Around the world, across the centuries, puppets have transcended cultures as one of the most expressive, adaptable art forms. In this engaging, inclusive festival, Strathmore celebrates the art of puppetry in performance, as art and as cultural phenomenon.

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PERFORMANCES For Families IN CITYDANCE STUDIO 405 THEATER AT STRATHMORE

Cashore Marionettes: Simple Gifts Sunday, June 30, 1 & 3PM From the internationally renowned masters of the marionette, this series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life is set to stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland.

Stay after the show for a short presentation and Q&A with Cashore on how marionettes are brought to life.

Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50) Best for ages 6 and up Cashore Marionettes

Molly Ross of Nana Projects

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: Eleventh Finger Saturday, July 20, 1 & 3PM This enchanting story follows the adventures of Feathers, an apprentice wood carver who sets off on a quest to solve an ancient riddle. As Feathers encounters many perils, he is guided by the spirits of earth, water, wind and fire, who each offer an additional clue for uncovering the secret. With help from these clues and from the audience, Feathers discovers the “eleventh finger” and reveals the beautiful secret for all to share.

Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20) Best for ages 5–12

Nana Projects: ALONZO’S LULLABY Saturday, July 27, 1 & 3PM With an original score co-written and performed live by Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna ellen cherry, this haunting tale of madness, passion and intrigue was inspired by the tragic Hagenback-Wallace Circus train wreck of 1918.

Nana Projects’ style of puppetry is performed by “lanterneers” who project hand-manipulated cutout images made of acrylic gels onto a screen, gracefully and ingeniously using tricks of Victorian Magic Lantern slide shows. This production is a proud winner of the UNIMAUSA Citation of Excellence.

Tickets $8 (Stars $7.20), best for ages 10 and up

PERFORMANCE ART FOR ADULTS

Pickett’s Charge in Puppet Slam

Puppet Slam FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 7 & 9:30PM MANSION Mining the Washington area’s burgeoning puppet community, Strathmore will partner with The Puppet Co. of Glen Echo to host showcases of short-form puppet theater, featuring newer, more irreverent puppetry intended for adults. Discover the D.C. area’s masters of puppet mayhem!

Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50)

Blair Thomas & Company: Hard Headed Heart SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1 & 4PM CITYDANCE STUDIO 405 THEATER Chicago-based puppet artist Blair Thomas is creating new art where puppetry and performance art collide. This trio of vignettes, featuring music performed by a live string quartet, is based on the words of Federico García Lorca, Wallace Stevens, and the blues classic “St. James Infirmary.” Thomas is “a controlled maelstrom, at once scene-shifter, shape-shifter, storyteller, and one-man band…”

(ChicagoMag.com). A sellout in Chicago, this is a must-see!

Tickets $15 (Stars $13.50), best for ages 14 and up

Blair Thomas & Company

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LEARN, INTERACT, PLAY!

FINE ART EXHIBIT

IN THE MANSION

No Strings Attached

Nana Projects

Parents may observe their children at no additional charge.

Blair Thomas & Company

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BLAIR THOMAS & COMPANY: THE PUPPET TELLS THE STORY Saturday, August 3,10AM–12PM Create your very own puppet show, complete with handmade rod puppets and skit! Everyone dives in with paper, cardboard, sticks, ink markers and lots of hot glue to create their twodimensional performance masterpieces.

Tuition: $25 (Stars $22.50) Best for ages 8–12, tuition required for all participants

Create a Shadow Puppet Show!

Nana Projects Saturday, July 27, 10AM–12PM Shadow Puppetry uses simple paper cutouts and overhead projectors to cast shadows onto a screen that spring to life with depth and movement. In this workshop, participants create shadow puppets from start to finish, making puppets with moving parts and exploring the shadows they create on the screen.

Tuition: $25 (Stars $22.50) Best for ages 8 and up, tuition required for all participants

Behind the performing art of puppetry is the fine art of puppetry: carving, textiles, painting, sculpture and more—the magic begins long before the curtain goes up. Puppetry touches on nearly every form of visual art before the performance ever begins! Explore the unexpected connections and influences of puppetry on the visual arts, music and film in this Strathmore exhibition.

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 27, 7–9PM Free (no tickets required) Talk & Tour: Saturday, June 29 10:15AM for kids free (tickets required) 1PM for adults free (tickets required) Don Becker

PANEL DISCUSSION: PUPPETRY IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATER

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Elyse Harrison

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Saturday, August 3, 3–4:30PM Learn about exciting new transformations of theater through puppetry in this discussion featuring University of Maryland, Baltimore County Associate Professor Colette Searls, Blair Thomas, founder of Blair Thomas & Company, Paul Brohan, Director of Artistic Initiatives at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Molly Ross, founder of Nana Projects.

Free (tickets required)

FEATURED NO STRINGS ATTACHED ARTISTS INCLUDE: DON BECKER MICHAEL COTTER ELYSE HARRISON PHIL HUBER JUNE LINOWITZ RICHARD TERMINE

FOR ARTISTS & EDUCATORS

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Michael Cotter

June 22–August 17 Free (no tickets required)

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FOR FAMILIES

IN THE MANSION

Special thanks to: John Bell and the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo

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