Strathmore Hosts The Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour, August 15th

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Strathmore Hosts The Righteous Brothers Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour, August 15th

For four decades, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley, known as The Righteous Brothers, enchanted audiences with soulful hits like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and “Unchained Melody.” Following Hatfield's passing in 2003, Medley pursued a solo career before teaming up with acclaimed vocalist Bucky Heard to revive The Righteous Brothers' iconic repertoire. Their Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour offers a nostalgic journey through six decades of timeless hits, spanning the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, the Blue-Eyed Soul era, and the group’s movie soundtrack successes.

Strathmore Says Goodbye to Its' Pike & Rose Venue, AMP

Hamilton Leithauser performs at AMP (Photo: Strathmore)

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Strathmore Says Goodbye to Its Pike & Rose Venue, AMP

Unique programming and support for rising artists will continue across Strathmore's campus and throughout Montgomery County

After nine dynamic years, Strathmore will dim the lights on AMP, its popular Pike & Rose performance venue, when the lease ends on June 30. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) recently notified the non-profit arts institution that the space is now needed for a commercial tenant relocating its headquarters to Pike & Rose.

ABBA Tribute Concert Saturday with National Philharmonic at Strathmore, November 2

Arrival from Sweden visits Strathmore, November 2nd

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National Philharmonic Relives the 1970s with Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA with No. 1 ABBA Tribute Band, Saturday, November 2 at 8 PM at Strathmore

Featuring hits from the film Mamma Mia! - Dancing Queen, Take a Chance, and more!

The National Philharmonic 2019-20 concert season takes a walk down memory lane with “Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA” on Saturday, November 2, at 8 PM at The Music Center at Strathmore. The number one ABBA tribute band in the world, Arrival from Sweden will join Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski and the National Philharmonic for this electrifying blast from the past, as concertgoers relive the music from the movie Mamma Mia! ARRIVAL will perform some of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance, Waterloo, Fernando, and more. The original ABBA is one of the most successful pop acts of all time, and is the second-best selling band behind only the Beatles. In fact, Universal Music certified in 2010 that ABBA has sold more than 375 million records and still sells about 5 million each year. Arrival from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA tribute bands. Since 1995, Arrival has toured in 60 countries, and their show, “The Music of ABBA” has sold out arenas and venues all over the world. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite ABBA costumes. The Philharmonic’s Color the Music Exhibit will showcase artwork created by young people and displayed in the Strathmore lobby throughout the concert weekend. For more information on the project, visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org/education/color-the-music-project. Ticket prices are $29-$79, and young people 7-17 are free. College students are $10. Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call (301) 581-5100.

November at Strathmore: Ronald K. Brown, Arturo O’Farrill, Chris Thile and More

GRAMMY winner Chris Thile visits Strathmore, November 5th

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November 2019 Performances in the Music Center at Strathmore

Highlights include GRAMMY award-winning mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist Chris Thile

Renowned dance company Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and Afro-Cuban jazz master Arturo O’Farrill present the soulful and uplifting work New Conversations

The Alexandria Harmonizers perform their Holidays in Harmony, an a cappella celebration featuring a selection of classic and contemporary holiday music

The concerts at the Music Center in November feature a range of well-known, established artists, ensembles, and holiday hits that are guaranteed to warm up the cold nights ahead. Multi GRAMMY-winning mandolin virtuoso, composer, vocalist, and host of Live From Here Chris Thile kicks off the month with his distinct genre-bending style.

AMP: Venezuelan Music, Comedy and Science All on Stage at AMP This November

Petty Coat Junction visits AMP, November 15th

From our friends at AMP by Strathmore...

November 2019 Concerts at AMP

Highlights include... Music: Venezuelan singer Nella, Arturo O’Farrill, and the introduction of Strathmore’s 2020 Artists in Residence in a communal jam with fellow artists and their mentors

Comedy: Story District’s Horror Show and former Late Night with Stephen Colbert writer and rising star Emmy Blotnick

Health: Strathmore’s deep dive into arts and health with Arts and the Brain Series

Fall is in full swing at AMP by Strathmore, celebrated by a plethora of concerts as diverse as the colors of the leaves starting to fall from the trees. Kicking off the month on the heels of Halloween, Story District’s Horror Show features a line-up of eight hilarious and heartfelt true stories about situations that went oh-so-very wrong (November 1.) Venezuelan songstress Nella brings her blend of folk, contemporary Latin, and soulful Andalusian sound to the AMP stage for her first U.S. tour (November 3.) Strathmore’s Arts and the Brain Series continues, engaging teachers, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of arts and health to present strategies for harnessing the arts to strengthen vitality (November 5 & 19.) After a successful show at the Music Center in spring 2018,  GRAMMY-winning Latin jazz pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill comes to AMP to present his interpretations of Latin jazz greats in a more intimate setting, interspersed with modern jazz arrangements (November 7) before he heads back to  the  Music Center at Strathmore for his collaboration with choreographer Ronald K. Brown (November 8.) The members of Petty Coat Junction pay tribute to the legacy of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as they perform hits from their timeless catalog (November 15.) Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories, featuring former member of The Wailin’ Jennys Cara Luft, bring their Canadian Prairie folk songs of love, loss, and environment to the AMP stage, delivering their signature sound through soaring vocals backed by stomping feet, clawhammer banjo, guitar, and harmonica. Members of Strathmore’s Artist in Residence Class of 2020 take to the stage for Fresh Air, a communal jam and cross-genre collaboration dedicated to showcasing each one of these up-and-coming DMV musicians (November 20.) Self-deprecating, incisive, and charming, rising star Emmy Blotnick, known for her work as a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, brings her comedic talents to AMP (November 22.) The BSO Music Box concert series continues, offering young, budding music lovers the chance to develop musicality, creativity, coordination, and literacy through highly engaging and interactive concerts with an ensemble of BSO musicians.

Arts and the Brain: How the Arts Impact Aging & Vitality, October 2 - November 19

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Arts and the Brain: How the Arts Impact Aging and Vitality

Strathmore’s four-part lecture series explores the therapeutic power of art to comfort, heal, and elevate a person’s quality of life

There is increasing scientific evidence that art enhances brain function and can change a person’s outlook and the way they experience the world. This fall, Strathmore has teamed up with AARP Maryland to present a four-part lecture and film series to explore the therapeutic power of art - from comforting, to healing and elevating quality of life. The series is aimed at people who are interested in their own health, as well as at teachers, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of arts and health. Arts & The Brain:- How the Arts Impact Aging & Vitality will take place from October 2 - November 19, at AMP by Strathmore (Pike and Rose.)

National Philharmonic Celebrates the Kick Off of Its 2019-20 Season

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National Philharmonic Celebrates the Kick Off of Its 2019-20 Season with Grammy-Nominated Eroica Trio Performing Beethoven Classics on the Eve of His 250th Birthday, September 21-22

The National Philharmonic nearly didn’t have a 2019-20 season after its closure, due to financial difficulties was announced earlier this summer. Now, however, thanks to the support of its fans, the National Philharmonic is set to debut in September with the first concert of a full season of 11 performances. The 2019-20 season kicks off with a tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven on the eve of his 250th birthday with the Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio in “Eroica and Beethoven” on Saturday, September 21, at 8 PM and Sunday, September 22, at 3 PM at The Music Center at Strathmore. The Eroica Trio will join Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski and the National Philharmonic in performing Beethoven’s unique Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56 (Triple Concerto.) Triple Concerto is a hybrid of two well-established classical genres: chamber music and orchestral music. It is the only concerto Beethoven ever wrote for a trio. After intermission, Gajewski will lead the National Philharmonic in Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 (Eroica), one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works and one of the most majestic pieces in the symphonic repertoire. There will be a members-only encore question-and-answer after the concerts on Saturday and Sunday, and a Meet the Musicians (Instrument Petting Zoo) for young concert-goers and their families on Sunday from 2-2:30 PM. Ticket prices are $29-$79, and young people 7-17 are free. Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call (301) 581-5100.

World, DC-Area Premieres Abound in Strathmore’s January & February 2019 Chamber Music Concerts

Yael Weiss visits the Mansion at Strathmore, January 24th (Photo: Lisa Marie Mazzucco)

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January & February Performances in the Mansion at Strathmore

Pianist Yael Weiss unveils new 32 Bright Clouds project with five world premieres;
DC-area premieres by Tessa Lark, Verona Quartet

The new year brings new music to the Mansion at Strathmore, with seven World and DC-area premieres in its January and February Music in the Mansion concerts. Pianist Yael Weiss unveils her 32 Bright Clouds project, an expression of unity and peace during turbulent times that pairs the 32 Beethoven piano sonatas with 32 newly-commissioned short piano compositions from 32 composers in 32 different countries spanning the globe. This first installment of the project features five world premieres by composers from Iran, Syria, Jordan, Ghana, and the Philippines. Tessa Lark’s technical precision and sensitive interpretation has made her a budding star in classical music, whose Kentucky roots keep her returning to bluegrass and the music of Appalachia. Her performance juxtaposes the DC-area premiere of Michael Thurber’s Violin Sonata, written specifically for Lark, with pieces by John Corigliano, Beethoven, and Stravinsky - an illustration of her ability to oscillate between the classical canon and contemporary multi-genre works. Four instrumental voices melt into an organic whole when Verona Quartet performs the DC-area premiere of composer Michael Gilbertson’s Quartet, which Verona co-commissioned, alongside works by Czech composer Leoš Janáček and Mozart. Notably, Quartet was a 2016 Pulitzer Prize finalist, with the honor ultimately going to rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Strathmore Announces November Performances

Wanda Sykes returns to Strathmore, November 3rd

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November Performances in the Music Center at Strathmore

Culinary demigod Ina Garten giving you all the “good vanilla” and a peek at her new cookbook;
comedian Wanda Sykes; pop hits with a vintage twist from Postmodern Jukebox;
“Queen of Ranchera Music” Aida Cuevas; stunts from The New Chinese Acrobats;
NBC’s The Sing-Off winners Home Free kick off the holidays with A Country Christmas

November in the Music Center begins, appropriately enough, with culinary goddess Ina Garten, whetting palates in anticipation of Thanksgiving with tips from her new book Cook Like a Pro, audience Q&A, and stories about her TV show, the Hamptons, and, lest we forget, Jeffrey. Wanda Sykes shares laugh-out-loud stories with the wit, incisive commentary, and delivery that has fueled her popular comedy specials and characters on Blackish, Snatched, and Bad Moms. Pop hits get a retro twist from viral sensation-turned-touring juggernaut Postmodern Jukebox, while Mexican singer Aida Cuevas pays tribute to confidant, mariachi icon Juan Gabriel. The New Chinese Acrobats dazzle with incredible feats of physicality and winners of NBC’s The Sing-Off, Home Free, jump headfirst into the holidays with A Country Christmas.

AMP Announces October Concerts

Raul Midón visits AMP, October 12th

From our friends at AMP by Strathmore...

October 2018 Concerts at AMP

AMP in October - Friends! musical parody, Netflix alum Myq Kaplan, guitarist Raul Midón & more

A fall chill might be sweeping into the air (Right? It will be cool by then... right?!), but the lively, nostalgic concerts at AMP will help keep seasonal blues away. DC’s Julia Nixon celebrates the classic songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, backed by The Dave Ylvisaker Eleven. Grammy-nominated guitarist Raul Midón seamlessly blends flamenco and jazz in an impressive show of virtuosic ability. William “Smooth” Wardlaw remembers Luther Vandross, bringing his idol’s hits to life in the tribute Luther Re-Lives with uncannily familiar appearance, laugh, and vocals. Anyone who ran out to get “The Rachel” haircut won’t want to miss the uncensored, fast-paced, music-filled show Friends! The Musical Parody, reliving favorite moments from the hit TV show. Last Comic Standing finalist Myq Kaplan brings an idiosyncratic questioning of the world to his standup, jumping from the odd spelling of his name to the infinite expanse of space to pasta, in one breath - and the formula works, having landed Kaplan his own Netflix and Comedy Central Presents specials. The Four Bitchin’ Babes round out the month, celebrating the best of babes, boys, and Botox with their whimsical songs and unbridled comedic commentary on everyday life from a female perspective.

Strathmore Announces October Performances

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood visit Strathmore, October 5th

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October Performances in the Music Center at Strathmore

Masters of improv from Whose Line is it Anyway?, jazz pioneer Pat Metheny, insightful dialogue with authors Eve Ensler and Anne Lamott, composer Goran Bregović distills influences of Christianity, Islam, Judaism on Balkan music

Everyone needs a laugh after the official end of summer and Strathmore is ready to deliver, beginning its October Music Center programming with comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of Whose Line Is It Anyway? in Scared Scriptless, an off-the-cuff, interactive improv show. Jazz icon and 20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny performs with longtime drummer Antonio Sanchez, Malaysian-Australian bassist Linda May Han Oh, and British pianist Gwilym Simcock. Enlightened authors, trailblazers, and cultural luminaries Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues) and Anne Lamott (Hallelujah Anyway, Rediscovering Mercy) have a candid dialogue about their writing, personal experiences, and beliefs where no topic is off limits. Balkan composer Goran Bregović presents an homage to his homeland in the new orchestral work, Three Letters from Sarajevo, exploring the influences of the region’s three coexisting religions - Christianity, Islam, and Judaism - on its culture and violin performance styles, with violin soloists Mirjana Neskovic (Serbia), Gershon Leizerson (Israel), and Zied Zouari (Tunisia.)

AMP Announces September Concerts

Cowboy Mouth visits AMP, September 30th

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September 2018 Concerts at AMP

AMP in September: jazzman Charlie Sepulveda; singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff; Cowboy Mouth & more

Summer might be drawing to a close, but the good times continue to roll at AMP with lively, soulful performances. World-class Latin jazz performer Charlie Sepulveda blends the influences of mentors Eddie Palmieri, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wynton Marsalis with his band, The Turnaround. Karla Bonoff, who has written songs for Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt, proves she is as adept with a mic as she is with a pen as she takes the stage to peruse her singer-songwriter catalog. Washington, DC’s Let it Flow combines jazz, neo-soul, and modern hip hop in a captivating take on contemporary R&B. A decided break from the month's chill vibes, Cowboy Mouth shakes things up with their distinct New Orleans roots-rock sound. Comedians Bengt Washburn and Robert Baril hilariously take on the education system, children, and other popular issues of the day. Brooklyn-based Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights celebrate subjects such as equality and healthy eating in their carefree ballads in one of AMP’s family-friendly Kids Pajama Jam early concerts.

Strathmore Announces New President and CEO Monica Jeffries Hazangeles

New Strathmore President/CEO Monica Jeffries Hazangeles (Photo: Margot Schulman)

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Strathmore Names Monica Jeffries Hazangeles New President and CEO

Strathmore’s Board of Directors today announced that Monica Jeffries Hazangeles has been named the institution’s new President and CEO, only the second person to hold the top leadership position in the organization’s 37-year history. Jeffries Hazangeles succeeds Eliot Pfanstiehl, who founded Strathmore in 1981. She joined Strathmore in 1994 and was named President in 2011. Together with Pfanstiehl, she guided the evolution of the once modest non-profit into Maryland’s most prolific multidisciplinary arts presenter and producer. Strathmore’s Board of Directors convened a Search Committee led by Robert G. Brewer, Jr. Esq., to launch a nationwide search with Arts Consulting Group of Boston, MA to find the organization’s new CEO - a collaborative, rigorous process that engaged Strathmore’s resident partners and other key stakeholders. Jeffries Hazangeles assumes her new role at Strathmore, effective September 1, 2018.

Scrap Parts Get New Life as Upcycled Instruments - Scrap Arts Music at Strathmore, April 20

Scrap Arts Music visits Strathmore, April 20th

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Strathmore Presents Scrap Arts Music

Inventive ensemble creates new instruments out of discarded scrap and upcycled materials

A bilge hose. Balloons. Wooden planks. Soda cans. Bicycle spokes. PVC pipe. All items that can be found in a scrap yard... or in the concert hall when in the hands of the artist-musicians of Scrap Arts Music, performing their new program Children of Metropolis in the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8 PM. Created by Scrap Arts Music founders Gregory Kozak and Justine Murdy, Metropolis chronicles one musician’s quest for identity and sense of place in a changing world. Known for creating highly physical and wildly theatrical stage shows, Scrap Arts Music couples next-gen instruments with athletic choreography and innovation that sees multifaceted performers utilizing every inch of space on stage as they alternate between hitting, moving, and bowing their instruments. For more information, please call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Just Announced! Comic Icon Weird Al Yankovic at Strathmore

"Weird Al" Yankovic visits Strathmore, March 20, 2018

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Strathmore Presents "Weird Al" Yankovic

The ridiculously self-indulgent, ill-advised vanity tour

Legendary comedian, parody wizard, and accordion ambassador “Weird Al” Yankovic will make his debut in the Music Center at Strathmore as part of his national Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 8 PM. After his Mandatory World Tour - 200 dates at massive venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall - the comic icon wanted to break from the high-octane theatrics he’s known for, opting for a more relaxed show that highlights his band of three decades and the music they’ve loved creating together. “A little musical palate cleanser,” in his words. Drawing from a catalogue of 14 studio albums, Yankovic promises to deliver a different set list every night that will feature the deep cuts and obscure tracks that have so endeared his fans. Opening the show is Yankovic’s longtime friend, Emo Philips. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Strathmore Expands Open Captioning Patron Accessibility Program as It Opens 2017-18 Season

The Simon & Garfunkel Story visits Strathmore, September 22nd

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Strathmore Expands Open Captioning Service for Patrons

In an effort to better serve patrons, Strathmore adds open captioning to pre-selected main stage shows

As part of its ongoing commitment to make the arts accessible to all, Strathmore is expanding its open captioning offerings for Music Center performances beginning in the 2017-218 Season. Open captioning is a text display of words and sounds heard in a production - similar to closed captioning on a television. Strathmore has historically offered this service when requested by patrons, and has now proactively selected five main stage presentations for pre-planned open captioning, an initiative it plans to continue into the future. Patrons can contact Strathmore’s Ticket Office at (301) 581-5100 in advance to request the best seats for open caption viewing. TTY via Maryland Relay Services for in-state residents at 711 or out of state at 1(800) 735-2258.

Smithsonian Folkways Artist, DC Folk Mainstay Stephen Wade Brings New Album to AMP

Stephen Wade (Photo: Michael G. Stewart)

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Banjo Master & Folk Music Conservator Stephen Wade at AMP

Wade celebrates release of new album, revisits landmark book/theater project in two concerts

Grammy-nominated musician, author, and researcher Stephen Wade creates a time capsule of American grassroots tradition in two companion concerts at AMP. On Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8 PM. Wade celebrates his newly-released Smithsonian Folkways album, Across the Amerikee: Showpieces from Coal Camp to Cattle Trail, accompanied by veteran musicians Zan McLeod and Russ Hooper. Two months later at AMP, he revisits his magnum opus, the book and concert piece, The Beautiful Music All Around Us, on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 8 PM. Wade is best known locally for his unprecedented, decade long-run of Banjo Dancing at Arena Stage. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AMPbyStrathmore.com.

Strathmore Announces John Malkovich One-Man Show; Annapolis Symphony Added to Strathmore's '17-18

John Malkovich visits Strathmore, April 26, 2018

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Strathmore has announced the last-minute addition of two Music Center performances just in time for the public on-sale of its 2017-18 Season - John Malkovich in the visceral one-man production, Just Call Me God, and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Mediterranean Images with lauded Cuban classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco under the baton of conductor José-Luis Novo. These performances bring the total number of events in Strathmore’s growing 2017-18 Season to 44. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Lineup for Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival at Strathmore, August 24-26

Felicity Jones stars in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Strathmore Hosts Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival, August 24-26, 2017

Three-day film fest features free blockbuster films to benefit NIH Children’s Charities

The Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival returns for three consecutive days of free films under the stars from Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 26, 2017 with Disney’s Moana, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and The Lego Batman Movie. The country’s original outdoor film festival, the free event is underwritten by Comcast and produced by DTA Global with Strathmore, and benefits NIH Children’s Charities. More information is available by visiting www.strathmore.org or by calling (301) 581-5100.

Accordion Meets Jazz, Classical, World Music at Simone Baron's Album Preview Concerts at Strathmore

Simone Baron visits Strathmore, May 10th & 24th (Photo: Jonathan Timmes)

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Strathmore Presents Artist in Residence Simone Baron

Intrepid multi-instrumentalist merges classical, jazz, world music as she teases debut album, Simonescapades, in Mansion concerts

Nothing is too far a reach for Simone Baron. The multi-instrumentalist merges her classical piano training with an unlikely partner, the accordion. Her performances meld classical, jazz, and world music, and she freely collaborates with dancers, actors, puppeteers, and visual artists in her genre-defying concerts. The intrepid Strathmore Artist in Residence teases the release of her forthcoming debut album, Simonescapades, during her residency concerts in the Mansion at Strathmore on Wednesdays, May 10 & 24, 2017 at 7:30 PM. Her performances are sponsored by Strathmore Board Chair Dale Rosenthal. For more information, please call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.