of popular musical styles, from Motown to funk to quiet jazz ensembles. location TBA. nomabid.org Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, 8:30 PM. Here’s the lineup: Aug 16, Crowded Streets; Aug 23, Alma Tropicalia; and Aug 30, Framewerk. Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org Air Force Band Concerts. Fridays in summer, 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays, through Aug 30 (rain or shine), 5-8 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202289-3360. nga.gov Live American Roots Music. Friday and Saturday nights in summer. The National Building Museum has partnered with Hill Country Barbecue Market to present Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, icecold Shiner beers, and signature cocktails on the Museum’s spacious and picturesque West Lawn. Throughout the summer, the space features live American roots music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Hill Country Live, Hill Country’s Austin-inspired music program. National Buildiong Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org Summer Breeze Jazz Concert at THEARC. Aug 18, 3 PM. Anacostia Diaspora Group presents the Summer Breeze Jazz Concert featuring Jazz Saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr. and The Marcus Mitchell Project! $25. THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-8895901. thearcdc.org Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All “Much Ado About Nothing”. Aug 20Sep 1. The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition, offering free performances of a Shakespearean classic to the general public. Tickets for each performance of Much Ado About Nothing will be made available to the public on the day of the show by visiting Sidney Harman Hall as well as through an online lottery system. Seating is general admission. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. 202-547-1122. shakespearetheatre.org Labor Day Concert at the Capitol. Sept 1, 8 PM (gates open at 3 PM). The National Symphony Orchestra performs a free Labor Day Concert on the West Lawn of the U.S.
Capitol each year, the Sunday before Labor Day. Call the NSO Summer Concert Hotline at 202-416-8114 after 11 a.m. in the evnent of inclement weather. Annual 1812 Overture Concert. Due to construction at the Sylvan Theater, there will be no 1812 Overture concert at the Washington Monument this summer.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Make Gyotaku Fish Prints. Aug 13, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. How do Japanese fishermen record their catches? They roll ink or paint onto their catches and press them against a piece of paper to make a print. Using rubber fish, you, too, can make your own record in this workshop led by visual artist and educator Jay Coleman. For all ages. Free, for information and reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu Northeast Performing Arts Group Presents “ON BROADWAY”. August 16-17, 7:30 PM. The award-winning Northeast Performing Arts Group is presenting their 34th annual Summer Production “ON BROADWAY at THEARC Theater. “ON BROADWAY” is a dansical salute to Broadway past and present. Come be entertained, educated and uplifted. This dansical will touch the hearts and change minds of every soul. The performers range from ages 3 thru 25 years of age. $15$25. $10 tickets for kids under 10 years-at the door. THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202-388-1274. nepag.org River Arts Workshop: Save Our River. Aug 16, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Join visual artist and educator Jay Coleman as he leads workshop participants in creating a work of art focusing on local wildlife and the importance of saving our rivers as inspired by the related exhibition. All workshop materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and imagination. Free, for information and reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu On Freedom’s Trail Bus Tour. Aug 17, 10:30 AM-2 PM. What was it like for black Americans living in the area in December 1862? War had come, and no city south of the Mason-Dixon Line except Washington, D.C., enjoyed the spirit of freedom for all of its citizens. Join historian C.R. Gibbs in examining examples of black enterprise, organization, and community spirit in the District, Alexandria in Virginia, and Prince George’s County in Maryland. For ages 16, up. Free, but space is limited; for information and reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu George Washington Carver Nature Trail Tour. Aug 21, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Walk the museum’s Dr. George Washington Carver Nature Trail and learn how the principles of Kwanzaa are used to explain the benefits of natural recycling, the insect community, medicinal plants, and other outdoor offerings. A brief film on the life of Dr. Carver is shown before the walk. For ages 8, up. Free; for reservations, call 202-633-4844. AnacosEAST OF THE RIVER MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2013 H 13