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Thu 22 Oct 2009
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DC experienced a dynamic, rising conductor at the Strathmore on Thursday night.
The Orquestra de Sao Paulo, conducted by Kazem Abdullah, delivered a stunning performance of classical music infused with Brazilian flavor last night in Bethesda.
Not only was the music captivating, it also conjured mental images of epic movie scenes — from the escape through the Swiss Alps after a bank heist, to a dramatic chase sequence in a Scorsese film. The only thing more impressive than the vivid music was the conductor himself. The 29-year-old Abdullah was exacting at culling the perfect sound and notes from each instrument and player. The most seasoned classical music conductor would have been impressed by Kazem’s command of the baton. (more…)
Fri 17 Jul 2009
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Generation O Program Provides Subsidized Tickets.
If you think opera is not your thing – or tickets a little too pricey - think again. The Washington National Opera has flung its doors open to the younger set. The free Generation O program offers discount tickets to students and young professionals age 18-35, for season events and performances. You must first sign-up for the Generation O program here, in order to receive program benefits.
Check out the Washington National Opera website for details on upcoming events and performances. You can also check out the Generation O Facebook page.
Sat 27 Jun 2009
Whenever there is big news, we always like to view the newspaper headlines from around the world at the Newseum in Washington, DC. If you didn’t get a chance to see the front page coverage of Michael Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009, below are a few pics we took of the papers on display at the Newsuem.
Tue 23 Jun 2009
The DC Caribbean Carnival Is This Weekend
Calling all people from Barbados, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the Virgin Islands, and everywhere in between – the annual DC Caribbean Carnival is happening this weekend.
Hands-down one of the most fun events of the year, DC on a Dime looks forward to it each and every year, even the year organizers moved the parade from Georgia Ave. to Pennsylvania Ave., which was ill-conceived, but fun no less.
Of course, you don’t have to hail from the islands to enjoy Carnival. (I’m from Ohio, but one of my best friends is a Trini). It has it all: authentic Carribbean food, live music, colorful costumes, and random acts of craziness! What’s not to like?
The festivities begin at 11 am, on June 27, with the parade along Georgia Ave. from Missouri Ave. to Barry Place.
Following the parade, there will be an outdoor festival at Banneker Recreation Park (across from Howard University), also on Georgia Ave. There you will find all your Caribbean food favorites: ackee and saltfish, meat patties, jerk everything, roti, and much more.
Visit the Caribbean Carnival website for additional details, then grab a friend and head to Carnival, DC style.
Tue 9 Jun 2009
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Free New Orleans style concert on the National Mall this weekend.
Wanna get down and dirty NOLA style? No need to book a flight, just catch the metro down to the mall this weekend and enjoy the sounds of New Orleans (thanks to the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival).
On Friday, June 12, at 7:30 pm, the Nation’s Capitol will be treated to the soulful sounds of the Terence Blanchard Quintet. Then on Saturday the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the Don Vappie & the Creole Serenaders will keep the party going. And on Sunday get your dancing shoes ready for some zydeco.
Getting there: take the Metro to the Smithsonian stop on the Blue/Orange lines, exit at Independence Avenue and proceed east. Festivities will take place at Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument grounds, southeast corner.
Admission: FREE
Wed 15 Apr 2009
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum offers live Jazz, April 15-18, in the Kogod Courtyard. April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) so enjoy grooving to this 3-day JAM Fest. Admission: Free. Location: 8th and F Streets, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Wednesday, April 15, 5-8 p.m.
To kick off the celebration, the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra will take over the Take Five! stage and prove that a great love of jazz knows no age limit. Members of the orchestra range from eleven to seventeen years old!
Thursday, April 16, 5-8 p.m.
Bemcha is a high-energy Latin jazz ensemble that combines many different styles, including salsa, chacha, bossa, samba, mambo, rumba, tango, and bolero.
Friday, April 17, 5-8 p.m.
A fixture in D.C.s jazz scene, the Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra is a twelvepiece big band that will surely bring down the house even as it draws the 2009 JAM Fest to a triumphant close!
