EventsWednesday, September 23, 2:00 pmAFTERNOON TEA The Mendelssohn Piano Trio Currently Ensemble-in-Residence for Washington DC’s Embassy Series, Messiah College as well as “Chamber Music in Grantham” summer festival, the Mendelssohn Piano Trio is one of the most exciting ensembles on the national and international music scene. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Saturday, October 3, 12:00–6:00 pm OPEN HOUSE Arts Instructors Workshops Imagine how many students have come through our classroom doors in the past 20 years! With classes in ceramics, pottery, sculpture, belly dancing, ballet, African dance, creative dramatics, drama, watercolor, drawing, painting, photography, tae kwon do, aerobics, hand dance, ballroom, Judo, yoga, scrapbooking and even furniture refinishing, drop by today for workshops by our instructors and see exactly what it is that we do. All ages welcome. FREE Saturday, October 3, 2:00 pm OPEN HOUSE CONCERT Tamara Wellons Washington A singer/songwriter of R&B, jazz, and soul music, Tamara Wellons Washington’s voice has taken her many places, including public school where she taught reading and math for seven years. She combined her passion for singing and teaching to enhance student learning. Tamara received the 2006 Individual Artist Award for vocal performance from the Maryland State Arts Council. All ages welcome. FREE Saturday, October 3, 8:00 pm OPEN HOUSE CONCERT National Concert Band of America In 1973, a group of retired and former members of the four major military bands in the Washington, D.C. area began discussions about the possibilities for continuing to play after retirement from the bands. They contacted as many other former members in the area as they could locate, and 35 or so of them came together in 1974 to form the band. Thirty-five years later the band is proud to have members serving the band for many years, and it continues to welcome Washington-area military bandsmen and other well qualified musicians. With this level of experience and seniority, the band possesses an amazing combined musical experience base of easily over 3,250 person-years! All ages welcome. FREE Friday, October 16, 2:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA Opus Two The award-winning Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its “divine phrases, impelling rhythm, elastic ensemble and stunning sounds,” as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire. Seasoned chamber players, violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock specialize in the duo literature and have developed an uncanny sense of musical unity. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out DishiBem, Traditional Contemporary Dance Group West African Dance Kwame Densu Opare, the leader of DishiBem, began studying West African dance with traditional masters at the age of 13. At 14, he became a principle dancer with Kankouran West African Dance Company. In 1998, Kwame began touring with the off-Broadway hit show STOMP. Kwame founded DishiBem in 2003 in an effort to bridge the gap between traditional West African and contemporary dance and music. All ages welcome. Tickets: $5 Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA Bertell Knox & Generations Bertell Knox & Generations is a jazz combo of piano, string bass, and saxophone, led by seasoned drummer Bertell Knox, who has toured the world with Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, and Charlie Byrd. Welcome back, Bertell! All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Saturday, October 24, 8:00 pm CONCERT: The Flamingos With their elegant, intricate and flawless vocal arrangements, the Flamingos are widely regarded as one of the best vocal groups in music history. The graceful vocals and sharp choreography of Motown’s biggest stars—the Temptations, the Supremes, the Jackson 5 and the Miracles among them—owe a debt to the Flamingos, as do paragons of Philadelphia soul such as the Spinners and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Though many of the Flamingos’ recordings did not make the pop charts, they have with hindsight acquired a reputation as a classic vocal group. Their single, Golden Teardrops, has been hailed as “the most perfect-sounding single of all time,” and “a legendary masterpiece.” Yet it failed to reach the national pop charts upon its release in 1953, and a reissue eight years later stalled at #108. Still, the Flamingos charted nine singles between 1956 and 1970 and made the Top Ten with I”ll Be Home (#5 R&B) and I Only Have Eyes For You (#3 R&B, #11 pop). All ages welcome. Tickets: $25/general admission; $20/senior citizens & students Saturday, November 7, 8:00 pm CONCERT: The Edsels This legendary group represents the Doo Wop roots of rock. Today the group is known for its classic hit song Rama Lama Ding Dong recorded in 1957. It became popular throughout the country peaking at # 21 on the pop charts. What began in 1958 continues on through 2009, packing the same joyous wallop today as when they first scorched their way up the charts. All ages welcome. Tickets: $25/general admission; $20/senior citizens & students Wednesday, November 18, 2:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA: Michael Dennison & Atdelius Washington This dynamic duo serenades us with songs from the classics, Tin Pan Alley, operetta and Broadway. Michael received his early musical training through The Maryland State Boychoir as well as private piano/organ with Gwen Neal. He also studied jazz piano with Frank Adams, the last surviving member of Duke Ellington’s Original Orchestra. Atdelius, a native Baltimorean, is a mezzo-soprano with experience in classical, gospel, blues, jazz and country-western style. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Thursday, November 19, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: “Science Rocks” Exciting, educational, engaging, entertaining, high-energy program starring Wendy ‘The Singing Scientist’ and a REAL scientist…a flavor chemist and Flumpa the tree frog. All ages welcome. Tickets: $5 Saturday, November 21, 8:00 pm CONCERT: The Majestics Remember The Majestics? Chances are if you were dancing at the prom or going to the clubs in the 1960s, ‘70s, or ‘80s, the high energy 8-piece R&B/Variety sound you were grooving and moving to was The Majestics. They have been wowing audiences for several decades throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Band members include founder Bill Whitelock, a.k.a. Billy-Bop, on drums, Scott Jordan on guitar and vocals, Jane Ashley, a.k.a. Wanda June, on vocals, Lou Silvia on trombone, Paul Faatz, a.k.a. Doogle, on saxophone, Joe “Buzz” Conway on trumpet and flute, Jim Groszer on bass and vocals, and David “Special K” Kaminkow on keyboards. All ages welcome. Tickets: $25/general admission; $20/senior citizens & students Wednesday, November 25, 2:00 pm Afternoon Tea: Trio Solare Trio Solare is comprised of Giorgia Cavallaro guitar, and Kathie Trahan and Joseph Cunliffe flute and woodwinds. Soloists in their own right, these outstanding musicians have come together to add their creative voices to works by Bach, Carulli, Faure, Joplin, and more. This one-of a-kind trio has set out to create a new and diverse repertoire. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Wednesday, December 9, 10:30 am Kids’ Day Out: Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show Guaranteed to tickle everyone’s funny bone is award-winning magician and master puppeteer Professor Horn and his celebrated Punch & Judy puppet show. Considered the oldest show of its kind in America, this farcical puppet play began more than 100 years ago in Baltimore and is a small piece of Maryland’s colorful history—not to mention hilarious fun. Today Professor Horn continues that grand tradition with his “unique comedy magic,” melodies from a vintage “Hurdy-Gurdy music box,” and of course, his clever “Punch & Judy puppet show.” All ages welcome. Tickets: $5 Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA: Deon “Clean Cutt” Clark Jazz “Clean Cutt” Clark is a Maryland-based guitarist and producer. As a teenager Deon started performing professionally, playing guitar for “Hot Property” and bass for his father’s band, The Nighthawks. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 pm AFTERNOON TEA: Happy Birthday Beethoven As Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center celebrates its 20th anniversary we are pleased to present a performance for another celebration…the 239th birthday of one of classical music’s most beloved composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s music will be performed by Dimitar Nikolov. Nikolov is a pianist and music educator. He is on the faculty of the International School of Music in Bethesda. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 Saturday, December 19, 8:00 pm CONCERT: Brad Linde Ensemble Brad Linde Ensemble is a jazz repertory group in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The ensemble performs in the sextet, octet, and nonet format, presenting the music of the 1950’s bebop era with focus on composers Gigi Gyce, Tadd Dameron, Elmo Hope, Oscar Pettiford, Thelonious Monk and Barry Harris. Performances include the music of Charles Mingus, Miles Davis’s “Birth of the Cool,” the Blue Note recordings of Freddie Redd, “Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall,” Lennie Tristano and Lee Konitz. All ages welcome. Tickets: $25/general admission; $20/senior citizens & students Sunday, October 4, 3:00 pm The 25 Karat Revue The Tantallon Community Players will present the most memorable songs from their 96 show history by a cast of 25 of their most accomplished performers. Look for your favorite songs from musicals including The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Jekyll and Hyde, Hello Dolly, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, Music Man, Into the Woods, Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors, Annie, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Oliver, Camelot, Mame and other Broadway hit shows. All ages welcome. FREE Friday & Saturday, December 4, 5, 11 & 12, 8:00 pm; Sunday, December 6 & 13, 3:00 pm USO SHOW Tantallon is back once again with ever popular USO Show. Set in a USO canteen during WWII, the large cast takes of through a journey of popular songs, artists of film and stage, and dances of the era. All ticket sales revenue is donated directly to the USO and benefits all of our Armed Forces. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15 general admission/$12 senior citizens & students Workshops
Arts Surveys Artists The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is developing an inventory of Prince George's County performing artists including, but not limited to, musicians, actors, theatre professionals, dancers, etc. for a listing in a new County Registry of Performing Artists and Companies. The Registry will help the public locate performers for special events. Fill out our Artist Registry Form. Elementary and Middle School Teachers Arts Alive! has been a program of the M-NCPPC, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division for the past 20 years. We are seeking your input about the types of programs/performers that would support your classroom activities with an online survey. Please fill out the survey so we can better meet you needs, your input is most appreciated. |