STRINGS and FUNK and OPERA, oh my!

Well, not all together!

First up -- auditions for Bel Cantanti's Summer Opera Festival.
Technically, the auditions were in January, but there are still a few spots available, especially for baritones and basses. Get in touch QUICKLY if you are interested (and please pass this along to likely young singers).

Details at: http://dcgrossmanarts.blogspot.com/2011/02/auditions-for-bel-cantanti-summer-opera.html

Then -- ONE NIGHT ONLY! A Night of Strings & Funk!
The Capital City Symphony meets New Retro
Part of INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Details at: http://dcgrossmanarts.blogspot.com/2011/02/22611-night-of-strings-and-funk.html

Finally, 6 performances of LA BELLE HELENE
Presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company
February 25-27 and March 4-6

Director: Deborah Grossman
Music Director: Joseph Sorge
New English Version by Richard Traubner

Jacques Offenbach's operetta, La Belle Helene -- loosely based on the classical tale of the ravishingly beautiful Helen of Troy -- opened in Paris in 1864 and was an instant hit. Our lively production features the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Flappers, The Charleston, Bumbling Royalty, Goddesses and Oracles . . . what's not to love?!

Adults - $20 / Seniors (65+) - $18 / Students - $16
For Tickets call 240-314-8690

Performances will take place at:
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851

For more information, visit www.vloc.org.

2/26/11 - A Night of STRINGS and FUNK!

A Night of Strings & Funk
Capital City Symphony Meets New Retro
Saturday, February 26 at 7pm

Feel the explosive energy when an R & B band joins forces with the finesse and power of a classical orchestra. New Retro brings its ever-evolving funk band style to the stage, blending grooves from the past with fresh styles of today. Combine that beat with the Capital City Symphony's soaring strings under the baton of hipster maestro John Devlin and you'll have a musical night to remember.

Atlas Performing Arts Center
Sprenger Theatre
1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC

$20 adults, $16 seniors/students
Age 16 and under FREE
Recommended for ages 8 & up

Tickets at: http://intersectionsdc.org

Presented as part of
INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival
at the Atlas Performing Arts Center
Feb 25 - Mar 13, 2011

Your INTERSECTIONS ticket also provides a 10% discount on the day of performance at any of these distinctive H Street restaurants:

The Argonaut
The Atlas Room
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Granville Moores
H Street Country Club
Liberty Tree
Smith Commons
Sticky Rice

Winter 2011 - Beer, Jazz, and Funk!

CAPITAL CITY SYMPHONY

Happy Hour Fundraiser

Thursday, January 20^th
6pm-9pm

The Red & the Black Bar
1212 H St. NE, Washington, DC

$10 suggested donation at the door,
all proceeds benefit the Capital City Symphony.

Come support the orchestra, mingle with the players, and take advantage of great drink specials!

$3 Rail Drinks $3 Beers: PBR, Miller Lite, Yuengling, Abita

CapitalCitySymphony.org

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Doug Bowles & Alex Hassan
CD Release Concert

Sunday, Jan 23, 2011 - 2:00 PM

Jordan Kitts New Location
8500 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

Ticket Prices : $13.00 Adults, $12.00 Seniors/Students
(Advance Reservations Are Required)

Doug Bowles (tenor) and Alex Hassan (piano), will perform a concert of songs from America's Great Depression era to celebrate the release of their new CD: New Deal Rhythm - Musical Cures For The Depression Blues

Details & Tickets: http://www.nvrs.org/events.php

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CAPITAL CITY SYMPHONY

A Night of Strings and Funk:

Capital City Symphony Meets New Retro

Saturday, February 26 at 7:00pm

Presented as part of INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Feb 25 - Mar 13, 2011

Details & Tickets at: http://intersectionsdc.org/