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Hi!
Welcome to the second installment of the Providence District Arts Special! There are many art events taking place in and around the district in the next upcoming weeks and into summer. In this issue of the Providence—A Work of heART, you will find performances by local groups, visiting artists, and our very own high school students. We are so lucky to have such an amazing arts and performing arts community locally. I hope you will consider supporting and engaging in these fantastic opportunities!
I will be sharing performances in a bi-annual basis, so please let us know if we’ve missed some that you’d like us to include in the fall issue.
Let the show begin!
Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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Creative Cauldron
The Creative Cauldron invites you on a musical tour of the world in their intimate cabaret space, with a diverse musical lineup! Enjoy blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, folk and a rewarding musical experience. All shows can be seen in person, or online for livestream. Below are a few of the upcoming shows. Additional upcoming shows and tickets can be found here.
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No Part of Nothin'
plays bluegrass and classic country songs featuring tight harmonies, great stories, original songwriting, and virtuoso lead work by some of the region’s best bluegrass pickers.
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM
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DO'A Band
DO’A is a pianist, singer, guitarist, and mathematician. She blends traditions and sounds into music for the soul, one that inspires across cultures and generations, performing bossa nova, jazz, and more.
Sunday, April 10 at
7:30 pm
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Irene Jalenti
Italian vocalist who the Jazz Times described "has a deep, complex, compelling voice and the emotional authenticity that only comes with life experience," returns to the Cauldron to performs songs from her recent debut album.
Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 pm
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Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall has many exciting upcoming performances. Below you will find a few of the performances taking place in April and May. To get tickets, more information, or the listing of additional shows, visit here.
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The McLean Symphony 50th Anniversary Concert
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM
Nicole Lacroix, popular WETA radio personality, will be hosting The McLean Symphony's 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration Concert featuring music of American composers.
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VCO Spring Concert
Saturday, April 23 at 8 PM
Violin virtuoso Emil Chudnovsky, a nine-time international competition winner and laureate, will join Maestro David Grandis and the VCO for Aron Arensky’s romantic Violin Concerto in A minor. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.
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Queen of the People's Hearts
Sunday, April 23 at 2 PM
Angela Knight Music Productions presents a brand new musical, bringing to life one of the most beloved figures of our times, Diana, the Princess of Wales. From her privileged yet obscure beginnings to her untimely death in the streets of Paris, this compelling score of contemporary theatrical music takes the viewer on an emotional ride.
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The Iranian-American Community Center Traditional Music Concert
Sunday, May 1 at 6 PM
Persian Classical Music Performance featuring the well known female vocalist, Mojgan Shajarian, in collaboration with the Sorvad Ensemble and master percussionist, Pejman Hadadi.
Mojgan Shajarian will give voice to Persian poems by Rumi and Hafiz.
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Arts Fairfax- 30 Days of Poetry |
Celebrate National Poetry Month with ArtsFairfax! This April, more than 20 Fairfax community members join ArtsFairfax for Poetry Lives Here, a community service project by inaugural Fairfax Poet Laureate, Nicole Tong, that showcases the diverse and compelling work of contemporary American poets.
For more information visit Artsfairfax.org or follow along on Instagram and Facebook @artsfairfax
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Fairfax Spotlight- All That Jazz
The 2022 Festival will highlight Fairfax’s amazing local jazz scene! From April 22 – May 8 you are invited to come to Fairfax and see All That Jazz… and more!
- Learn about Jazz Dance with Dancin’ Unlimited on May 1 at the Sherwood Center
- Fairfax School Jazz Orchestra and the Fairfax High School Jazz Combo on May 4
- City of Fairfax Band Association’s Fairfax Swing Band on May 3 and Fairfax Sax Quartet on May 5
- And the first annual Fairfax Uncorked: Jazz and Wine Festival at Historic Blenheim on May 7
For more information about shows and tickets, click here
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1st Stage- The Mamalogues |
In this satirical comedy, three friends share the joys, challenges, and anxieties of being middle-class single Black mothers in predominantly white suburbs. The story celebrates motherhood and community while exploring racial profiling on the playground and supporting a child who is perpetually the Only Black Child (OBC). Follow their journey as they lean in and steer their children from pampers to college while navigating their own road toward retirement.
For show times, tickets, and more information, click here.
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NVCC Pottery Sale
Join the Annandale Ceramics Program during their annual Pottery Sale on Wednesday, April 20th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in front of the CA building. (Rain location: CA 1st Floor) There will be an impressive selection of pottery items, bargain-priced. Don't miss out!
All pottery has been created by students and faculty.
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Providence Players- Playing Juliet and Casting Othello |
The New Vistas Theatre Company will produce "Romeo and Juliet" and "Othello" using a multi-racial cast. In these companion one-acts, issues of race, class, gender, politics and nontraditional casting emerge as the Bard brings out surprising fears, animosities, love and laughter in this company of players.
For performance dates and times or more information, visit here.
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On Stage
The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. is thrilled to announce its OnStage – Live Music At The Workhouse series. Here are some of the live performances taking place over the next few months. Additional shows, tickets and information are available here.
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May 8 at 2 PM
An internationally acclaimed pianist who is now at the Workhouse Arts Center!
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June 19 at 2PM
Join the New Orchestra of Washington, and the Workhouse Arts Center, in a special program celebrating Juneteenth.
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July 3 at 2 PM
Performing at the Workhouse Arts Center, this group is the most widely heard saxophone quartet in the United States!
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April 15 at 7:30 PM
A GRAMMY® Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist, and multi-instrumentalist, multi-tasking between various instruments.
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July 2 at 7:30 PM
Get ready for an evening celebrating the magic of Stevie Wonder.
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July 15 at 7:30 PM
The JoGo Big Band is dedicated to promoting and preserving the legacy of DC’s unique art form.
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April 16 at 7:30 PM
Nataly brings her beautiful classical tone to the world of hot jazz and swing.
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June 18 at 7:30 PM
A recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter and actor, brings together the finest blues musicians that will keep your toes tappin' all night long.
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August 19 at 7:30 PM
An experienced performer, songwriter, music and film producer, Plunkey has appeared in concert with some of the biggest names in Black music.
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Upcoming School Performances |
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Marshall HS
Orchestra:
- Spring Concert
- Date: May 24 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Marshall HS
Band:
- Jazz and Percussion Concert
- Date: May 10 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Marshall HS
- Spring Concert
- Date: May 12 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Marshall HS
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Oakton HS
Drama:
- The Addams Family show
- Dates: May 5, 6, and 7 @ 7:00 pm; May 14 @ 2:00 and 7:00 pm
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Tickets: $15 via https://www.oaktondrama.org/
- Location: Oakton HS
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Woodson HS
Drama:
- Spongebob: The Musical
- Dates: May 6, 8, 13, 14, and 15 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: $5-15
- Location: Woodson HS
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Falls Church HS
Drama:
Orchestra:
- Spring Concert
- Date: May 11 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Falls Church HS
Band:
- Spring Concert
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Date: May 5th @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Falls Church HS
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Madison HS
Chorus
- Pops Concert
- Date: May 19 @ time TBD
- Tickets: free
- Location: Madison HS
Orchestra:
- Spring Concert
- Date: May 10 @ 7:00 pm
- Tickets: free
- Location: Madison HS
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Opportunities for Artists |
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The Fairfax Art League is seeking exhibit space for any duration of time for their members. Should your organization or establishment have any wall space that would benefit from art from local area artists, please contact Michele LeTourneur at [email protected]
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