Wednesday, October 15, 2008

A Year with Frog and Toad



A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
October 15-19, 2008

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Theater Arts Building

Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical "A Year With Frog And Toad." Conceived by Mr. Lobel's daughter, Adrianne Lobel, "A Year With Frog And Toad" remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.

Directed by Debbie Grossman
Musical Direction by Jay Crowder

Wed-Sat at 8pm
Sat & Sun at 2pm

Reserved seating $10
Senior/Students/MC Employees $8

Tickets and Info: 240-567-5301 or http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/pac

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Capital City Symphony 2008-2009 Season

The Capital City Symphony is once again offering a full range of concerts for their 2008-2009 season, including the popular Family Concert in November and the FREE Community Carol Sing in December. Enjoy high-quality music at a fraction of the cost of other venues!

At the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC

September 28, 5PM
Chamber Concert~Featuring members of the Capital City Symphony

October 26, 5PM
Season Prelude~Wagner, Liszt, Debussy, Stavinsky
GUEST ARTIST: Jesse Wong, Novik Competition Winner
Introducing David Grandis, CCS Assistant Conductor

November 16, 2:30pm AND 4:30 PM
Annual Family Concert: "Water, Water, EVERYWHERE!"
GUEST ARTIST: Scott Kenison
Preceded by the popular Instrument Petting Zoo, 1/2 hour before each performance time.

December 14, 3:30pm AND 7:00pm
Annual Community Carol Sing
Presented by the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Capital City Symphony, and Congressional Chorus

March 15, Time TBA
Romeo and Juliet!
Scenes directed by Joe Banno

May 16, 7PM (Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church)
May 17, 5PM (Atlas Performing Arts Center)
Season Finale~Mozart, Misericordias & Beethoven Symphony No. 9
GUEST ARTISTS: Capitol Hill Chorale, Fred Binkholder, Artistic Director

Information: www.CapitalCitySymphony.org

Tickets: www.Atlasarts.org or 202-399-7993

The SRO in Salem, Virginia

Roanoke College Presents
Doug Bowles and his SingCo Rhythm Orchestra
In
A Big Band Tribute Concert: A Tribute America's Greatest Big Bands

Featuring the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra

Live onstage at Olin Theatre of Roanoke College in Salem, Virgina, Doug Bowles and his SingCo Rhythm Orchestra perform a swinging live big-band tribute show featuring charts by SingCo's fabulous staff of arrangers. The band will feature arrangements from some of the best big bands of the hot jazz and swing era. Beloved songs and lesser known tunes from the 1920s to the mid-1950s will be showcased, along with a special tribute to the World War II generation drawn from Doug Bowles' G.I. Jive: Letters from the War.

Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:00 pm

Olin Theater
221 College Lane, Salem, Virginia 24153

Tickets $10
(540) 375-2333

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Doug Bowles & the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra

FEATURED EVENT:

Swing Dance at Glen Echo's Spanish Ballroom

Saturday, August 16 ~ 9pm - Midnight

Gottaswing.com presents a swing dance with the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra. SRO bandleader Doug Bowles is Rudy Vallee, Cab Calloway, Fred Astaire and Harry Connick, Jr., all rolled into one! His vast experience in front of audiences, coupled with a naturally bubbly, zany personality and excellent musicianship combine to make him one of the best front men you’ll ever find. SRO plays all the standard greats of the Big Band Swing Era, with a style that will convince you that you’ve stepped into another decade.

Beginner swing lesson with Tom & Debra, 8 - 9 pm; dancing with the band from 9pm - midnight.

Presented by Gottaswing, LLC.

Recommended Ages: All ages welcome

Admission: $15 (no advance reservations)

Location: The Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park ~ 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812

NEXT UP:

September 20, 2008
Big Band Concert ~ Roanoke College, Salem, VA

Full event details on the SingCo Music website.

Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Bowles-the-SingCo-Rhythm-Orchestra/20512485870.

Doug Bowles and His SingCo Rhythm Orchestra

Outdoor Concert in Alexandria

Saturday,August 2, 2008
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Free!! and open to the public

Come join Doug Bowles and the SRO as we feature some of our favorite arrangements! SingCo appears in its 1920s instrumentation (10 piece band with added violin). Doug Bowles leads and directs his band in a wonderful one hour concert of some of the best big band and dance band music of the mid-20s to the mid-40s. The marvelous Cindy Hutchins joins the band to sing some of her favorite numbers.

Hayfield Elementary School
7633 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315

This is an outdoor event. In case of inclement weather, cancellation notifications for the public are posted at the following number 1 1/2 hours before the start time. (703) 324-SHOW (7469)

The orchestra website is
http://www.singcomusic.com./

Find us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doug-Bowles-the-SingCo-Rhythm-Orchestra/20512485870.

Monday, July 14, 2008

TPFF Fundraiser at El Golfo

To support the totally FREE Takoma Park Folk Festival!


Enjoy the fine food at El Golfo restaurant on Flower Avenue (near Piney Branch) and help raise money for TPFF!

Just dine at El Golfo on Tuesday, July 15 from 5-10pm and they will donate 20% of their proceeds to TPFF.

Read reviews of El Golfo here:

A Latin American diner with delicious tres leches cake http://www.washingtonian.com/restaurantreviews/239.html

El Golfo takes Latin American cooking up a notch http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2003/200306/entertainment/diningoutfeat/142364-1.html

Visit the Takoma Park Folk Festival website: http://www.tpff.org/

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Washington Revels ~ Festival Day

Revels Festival Day:
In Celebration of the Summer Solstice!

Sunday, June 15 ~ 1:00 - 6:30 pm

Whether you are a long time fan, or completely new to Revels, this is your chance to experience first hand what Revels is all about.

Adults, teens, and kids spend an afternoon learning traditional songs, a mummer's play, Morris dancing, making props, or playing folk instruments. Grade-school kids have their own song and dance session!

FREE! NO auditions and NO experience necessary -- just a desire to have fun and help create a community celebration.

Advance sign-up is required, so visit http://www.revelsdc.org/ or call 202-723-7528 for more information.