Washington National Opera (WNO) continues its 60th anniversary season with Leah Crocetto in Recital, featuring the celebrated star of last season’s Dialogues of the Carmelites, on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Accompanied by acclaimed pianist Mark Markham, Ms. Crocetto will perform art songs by Strauss, Duparc, and Barber, as well as popular opera arias and a few of her favorite jazz standards.
Recognized as a rising star in the next generation of singers, American soprano Leah Crocetto made her WNO last season as Madame Lidoine in Poulenc’s powerful Dialogues of the Carmelites. She represented the United States at the 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, where she was a finalist in the Song Competition. She is a 2010 Grand Finals winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and was the First Place Winner, People’s Choice, and the Spanish Prize Winner of the 2009 Jose Iturbi International Music Competition, and winner of the Bel Canto Foundation competition. A former Adler Fellow at San Francisco Opera, Ms. Crocetto has appeared frequently with the company, most recently in the title role of Verdi’s Luisa Miller in Francesca Zambello’s celebrated production.
In her stellar 2015-2016 season, Leah Crocetto makes two major debuts: her long-awaited Metropolitan Opera debut as Liù in Turandot, and her role debut as Semiramide in Rossini’s seldom-heard opera of the same name, with Opéra National de Bordeaux. Additional highlights of the season include Anna in Maometto II with the Canadian Opera Company and Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Santa Fe Opera.
Last season, in addition to her debut at WNO, Ms. Crocetto performed Desdemona in Otello with English National Opera, Mimì in La bohème with San Francisco Opera, and Elisabetta di Valois in a new production of Don Carlo (a co-production with WNO) at Opera Philadelphia.
Equally at home as a soloist, a collaborator with some of the finest singers in the world, a jazz pianist, or a vocal coach, pianist Mark Markham and his interpretations have been praised by the public and press alike. Since 1995, Mr. Markham has been the recital partner of Jessye Norman, giving nearly 300 performances in over 25 countries, including recitals in Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, London’s Royal Festival Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Salzburg Festival, Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo, Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece, and at the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize presentation to President Jimmy Carter in Oslo. In 1990, Mr. Markham was invited to join the faculty of the Peabody Conservatory, where he served for ten years as vocal coach and professor of vocal repertoire and accompanying. He relocated to Europe for a decade, living in the South of France while maintaining a busy international schedule as a solo artist and collaborative partner with Ms. Norman, before returning to the United States in 2011. In addition to performances around the world, he maintains a vocal coaching studio in New York City and Baltimore.
Washington National Opera’s 2015-2016 season continues with the company premiere of Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson’s Lost in the Stars, February 12-20 in the Eisenhower Theater, and concludes with its first complete presentation of Wagner’s extraordinary four-part Ring Cycle, with a world-class cast under the direction of Francesca Zambello and featuring the WNO Orchestra conducted by WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin, April 30 to May 22, 2016. WNO’s 2016-2017 season will be announced in the coming weeks.
TICKET INFORMATION:
All tickets to Leah Crocetto in Recital are $45 and are available online, in person at the Kennedy Center Box Office, and by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324.
Chance For Life is back in a big way for our 11th Annual Charity Poker Tournament and party, and you’re invited to be a special guest!
A snowstorm didn’t stop it last year, as more than 325 joined us at the Sphinx Club to raise money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and pediatric cancer research.
This year, they’re going even bigger:
- A 400-person poker tournament with the winner earning a spot in the 2016 World Series of Poker
- Exclusive Wine & Chef’s Tasting with pairings created by Top Chef Alumni and renowned restaurateurs, Mike Isabella and Jen Carroll
- An exciting after-party featuring a surprise musical guest for an old-school dance party like no other
Commissary will host the fifth annual Oscar’s viewing party on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. The viewing party will kick-off with the Red Carpet viewing from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring passed hors d’oeuvres while the red carpet arrivals show on a full wall projector before the 8:00 p.m. awards. The entire evening features a limited open bar and endless flowing champagne, as well as a dinner buffet with more than a dozen Oscar-themed savory and sweet offerings.
An Oscar ticket will include event entry with viewing from all three bar TVs and two full wall projectors, and unlimited food offerings throughout the evening inspired by each nominated movie.
There are only 80 tickets available for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door and can be purchased only by going to Commissarydc.com at the online ticket site (full ticket options & details below).
Full ticket details are included below, and the full press release is attached.
Ticket Type
Red Carpet (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.) – $35 (including tax & gratuity) or $25 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne
Main Event (8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.) – $65 (including tax & gratuity) or $55 (without alcohol) Oscar Inspired Open Bar Offerings Passed Oscar Themed Hors d’oeuvres Popcorn Bar Endless champagne Various Food Stations featuring Oscar Inspired Dinner & Dessert Items
All Access VIP (4:00 p.m. – Close) Red Carpet & Main Event Ticket – $90 (including tax & gratuity) Includes Reserved Premium Seating |
The Diplomats of Dance Society is excited to announce a post-performance champagne reception in celebration of the newest dance work by the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company (DTSBDC). On February 28, 2016 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm the public is invited to a free dance performance at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Following the 6:00pm performance, the Diplomats of Dance Society will host a reception at NoPa in celebration of the dance company, tickets can be purchased at http://diplomatsatnopa.
Time after time, the DTSBDC provides global audiences with cross-cultural perspectives while utilizing visual, musical, and spoken arts as well. Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess’s latest creation is no different. Inspired by Alexander Gardner’s famous Civil War-era images, Burgess promises a powerful and moving performance in, “The Foster Suite: The Remains of Loss and Longing”.
The Diplomats of Dance Society is an organization dedicated to highlighting and supporting the DTSBDC’s unique artistic and cultural work both in the United States and abroad. Young professionals and art-interested Washingtonians alike come together at events throughout the year to applaud Burgess and his dance company. Members and donations for the Diplomats of Dance Society directly support ‘dance diplomacy’ as DC’s foremost modern dance group prepares to embark on two international tours as a U.S. State Department cultural envoy in 2016.
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Street Light Circus presents – “Out of the Shadows”
The Fridge is pleased to present a one night pop-up gallery of new photographic works by the D.C. based collaboration, Street Light Circus.
The opening of “Out of the Shadows” will run from 7pm to 11pm on March 1st 2016.
Using Washington, D.C. as a backdrop, these photographs honor the body and urban spaces.
Where the physical prowess becomes extensions of architecture and humanity.
March 1st from 7 pm – 11pm
The Fridge Art Gallery
516 1/2 8th St., S.E. (Rear Alley)
Free Admission
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market 1309 5th St. NE Washington, DC
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
What if you could do a “prom-over” and recreate all of the energy and excitement of prom night while supporting hardworking DC students on their journey to and through college? On Friday, March 11, KIPP DC will be hosting KIPProm, a grown-ups only dance party raising funds for the nationally noted college access and support program KIPP Through College. Tickets include premium open bar, gourmet snacks, a dessert lounge, and more for a guaranteed great time. You’re invited! More info atwww.kippdc.org/kipprom
Event– KIPProm: A School Dance For Grown-Ups
Description – Relive the energy and excitement of prom at this grownups-only night out. Throw down on the dance floor while enjoying premium open bar, gourmet food, a dessert lounge, and more.
Location – Dock 5 at Union Market 1309 5th St. NE Washington, DC
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
Date & Time – Friday, March 11, 2016 – 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets and additional information –www.kippdc.org/kipprom
On Saturday, March 12, DC arts supporters will come together to celebrate the Cathedral Choral Society and its mission of inspiring the community through the joy of choral singing with Gala 1941 at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. This gala is the Cathedral Choral Society’s most significant annual fundraising event, and supports the organization’s artistic and community engagement initiatives.
In celebration of the Cathedral Choral Society’s founding year, attendees will enjoy a ritzy evening of 1940s fun with big band swing, guest performers, dancing, and a silent auction. This gala will be “reception style,” with an open bar, food stations, and passed hors d’oeuvres. The sixteen-piece Brooks Tegler Band performs.
“Our spring gala is our most important annual fundraising event,” said Ernie Abbott, President of the Cathedral Choral Society’s Board of Trustees. “On the eve of our 75th anniversary season, this gala is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the artistic programming and community engagement initiatives of this organization. Support from our gala attendees will help ensure artistic vibrancy in our 75th season and beyond.”
13th Annual Blue Jeans Ball Raises Funds to Support the Capital Area Food Bank’s
Delivery of 37 Million Healthy Meals in 2016
Just Announced:
- Auction items from noted American food writer Mark Bittman, and award winning pastry chef Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar, plus trips to Brazil, the French Riviera and more!
- The Allen Chapel AME Church Gospel Choir will kick off the program with a live performance
- 40+ savory and sweet tasting stations to include:
o Cabot Creamery Cooperative
o Café du Parc
o Café DuPont
o City Perch Kitchen + Bar
o Congressional Seafood
o Del Campo
o Fig and Olive DC
o Ghibellina
o Lavagna
o Meat Crafters
o Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
o Penn Commons
o Pinch
o Pizzeria Paradiso
o Restaurant Eve
o Ristorante Tosca
o Sodexo
o Sonoma Restaurant & Wine Bar
o Sotto
o Stanton & Greene
o Stonyman Gourmet Farmer
o Sweet Pearlz Cheesecakes
o The Fourth Estate at the National Press Club
o The Melting Pot
o The Palm Restaurant
o Thrive DC
o Two Acre Farm
o Union Kitchen
o Vidalia/Bistro Bis/Woodward Table
o Zeke’s Coffee of DC
Who:
- Restaurant co-chairs: Chef Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso, Chef Sherry Yard of City Perch Kitchen + Bar, and Chef Jeff Buben of Vidalia, Bistro Bis, and Woodward Table.
- Emcee, Scott Thuman, ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8
- Live entertainment by DJ John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
5 pm: VIP reception
6 pm: tastings, cocktails and silent auction
8 pm: program & live auction.
Where: Marriott Marquis Hotel
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Hotel valet parking available for a fee
How: $200; the amount the CAFB uses to feed a family of four for almost two weeks
- Sponsorships are available to individuals or organizations at various levels
- Ticket and sponsorship details available at capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/
Why: The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic undernutrition, heart disease and obesity. By partnering with nearly 450 community organizations in DC, Maryland and Virginia, as well as delivering food directly in hard to reach areas, the CAFB is helping 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food. That’s 12 percent of our region’s mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and grandparents. Visit: capitalareafoodbank.org, or find the CAFB at facebook.com/CapitalAreaFoodBank, and Twitter at @foodbankmetrodc.
What: The 13th annual Blue Jeans Ball, featuring tastings from outstanding area chefs, live music, live and silent auctions. Chefs Ruth Gresser, Sherry Yard and Jeff Buben will lead tastings by 40 of the area’s hottest restaurants and denim-clad guests to raise funds for the Washington metro area’s largest hunger relief organization, which helps 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food.
Attendees will taste dishes created in the spirit of wellness, just as the CAFB is committed to offering a menu of wellness to the neighbors it serves. New this year, chefs will be encouraged to showcase nutritious ingredients that the CAFB provides to the VA, DC and MD community: fruit and vegetables, beans, whole grains, protein rich meat, fish, nuts and dairy.
Who:
- Restaurant co-chairs: Chefs Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso, Sherry Yard of City Perch Kitchen + Bar, and Jeff Buben of Vidalia/Bistro Bis/Woodward Table.
- Scott Thuman, ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8
- Live entertainment by DJ John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.
- Nancy Roman, CAFB President & CEO
- CAFB Board of Directors
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
5 pm: VIP reception
6 pm: tastings, cocktails and silent auction
8 pm: program & live auction.
Where: Marriott Marquis Hotel
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
How: $200 General Admission; $500 VIP Admission
- Sponsorships are available to individuals or organizations at various levels
- Ticket and sponsorship details available at capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/
Why: The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic undernutrition, heart disease and obesity. By partnering with nearly 450 community organizations in DC, Maryland and Virginia, as well as delivering food directly into hard to reach areas, the CAFB is helping 540,000 people each year get access to good, healthy food. That’s 12 percent of our region’s mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and grandparents. Visit: capitalareafoodbank.org, or find the CAFB on Facebook atfacebook.com/CapitalAreaFoodBank, and Twitter at @foodbankmetrodc.