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Performance Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, unless otherwise noted. For information call (202) 467-4600 or visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/. (Metro: Foggy Bottom)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tutu Jones and the Soul Crew
Guitarist Tutu Jones exemplifies the sound of South Dallas where blues and soul meet to create a special Texas mix. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Mark Halata and Texavia
Once named Texas State Accordion Champion, Mark Halata leads this Houston-based Czech polka band with a country music flair. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Bhutan Song and Dance
“Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon” comprises Bhutanese religious festivals and traditional dances. The dramatic, masked dances date back to the 16th century. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
James “Slim” Hand
Over the past 40 years, this country music artist has been plying his craft in countless smoky dives and dance halls. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this year celebrating Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon; 50 years of NASA; and the music, food, and wine of Texas.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Jazz Envoys
The four musicians that make up the Jazz Envoys—bassist Giovanni Bermudez, vocalist Alexandra Cabanilla, pianist Victor Hugo Espinosa, and drummer Juan Posso—were selected through a rigorous audition process conducted by a panel of adjudicators from various Quito music institutions. Presented in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Ecuador.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hip-Hop Theater Festival
Hosted by legendary poet Sonia Sanchez, this special evening features poets from two slam poetry groups, Brave New Voices College Tour and the DC Writers Corps Slam Team, and the progressive music group Triflava. Presented in cooperation with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bobby Radcliff
Bruce Ewan
Washington, D.C. veteran performer Bruce Ewan joins his guitar hero brother Bobby Radcliff. Having been a part of the D.C. blues scene for years, the two musicians bring a true “Blues Brothers” experience to the Grand Foyer.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Stageworks Festival
Students from the largest young artist festival in North America—participants hail from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia—perform opera, musical theater, jazz, cabaret, chamber music, and more.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Donato Soviero Quartet
Led by guitarist and composer Donato Soviero, this quartet swings with jazz standards and original tunes.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The Plateros
This family band from the Tohajiilee Navajo Reservation in New Mexico crank out blues and rock music. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs a program that includes Dvo?ák’s Carnival Overture, Smetana’s “The Moldau,” and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish.” Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers
Participants in this intensive, three-week training program perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English, as well as Italian art songs.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Eastern Music Festival Piano Program
Selected students from this superior summer program for pre-professional musicians perform a variety of works.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Green Mic
IN THE CONCERT HALLg
Poetry slam champions, aged 13-25, from throughout the U.S. speak truth to power about global warming. Part of the Brave New Voices Youth Speaks! 11th International Youth Poetry Slam.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Roy Carrier
A living legend from Southwest, Louisiana, Carrier entertains with Cajun, Creole, and zydeco tunes.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Leo Blanco
This Venezuelan pianist, composer, and arranger blends South American, Middle Eastern, and African rhythms into his eclectic jazz style. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Eric Gratz
Sejoon Park
Renowned rising star violinist Eric Gratz teams with award-winning pianist Sejoon Park to perform classical works by Mozart, Brahms, and Franck.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 21, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute
Participants perform an evening of chamber music. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Zionaires
For 54 years, this uplifting gospel group from Princess Anne, Maryland has shared their joyful singing. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Chancel Choir
Based at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this group provides the backbone of the church’s music program.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Jamie Coon
This singer/songwriter has been nominated for both “Best New Artist” and “Best Pop Recording” in this year’s Native American Music Awards, fusing classic rock, country, and soul. Part of the NMAI Summer Music Series, presented in cooperation with the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
NSO Summer Music Institute Orchestra
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Conducted by Elizabeth Schulze, the orchestra performs Thomas’s Overture to Mignon and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Part of the NSO Summer Music Institute.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ahwach of Aday
Ahwach is the the communal dance specific to the Berber Amazigh population of Morocco, from the village of Aday. This secular art combines dance, poetry, and songs unique to each tribe and is sometimes coed, and sometimes strictly male.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps
A fusion of talent and vision, these marching musicians have grown to become a perennial Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion Finalist, reaching the DCI Finals 22 times in the Corps’ 33-year history.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Belgrade Piano Duo
Founded in 1997 by Daniela Bratkovic and Janko Djokovic, the duo performs works by Josif Marinkovi?, Ivan Jevti?, Mihailo Živanovi?, and more. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Alfredo Naranjo
This master vibraphonist leads an ensemble of accomplished musicians in Latin jazz and danceable beats. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
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Crime Report
These listings are taken from the Washington Post, Weekly Section. We have reprinted them here to make you aware of trends in areas you might frequent. Use caution and good judgment when you are out and about.
Northwest, DC
R Street
9 a.m. March 1 to 3 p.m. March 3. A man allegedly sexually assaulted a female in a residence.
Connecticut Avenue, 1200 block
3 to 3:05 a.m. April 2. A man approached a female from behind and demanded a cellphone. When she turned, he snatched her cellphone and purse and fled.
Connecticut Avenue, 2600 block
6:15 to 6:20 p.m. April 3. Several males picked up a bucket containing a musician's tips. The musician saw one take cash from the bucket, which was then returned to the musician. When the musician confronted them, he was assaulted. The males fled.
Prospect Street, 3000 block
4:45 to 4:50 p.m. April 5. A male grabbed propertyy from a female at a restaurant and fled.
Q Street, 1700 block
2:11 a.m. April 5. A male pedestrian was robbed by a male at gunpoint.
Wisconsin Aveneu, 2300 block
4:30 to 5 p.m. April 5. Property was stolen from a female's handbag at a grocery store.
14th and P Streets
3 to 3:02 a.m. April 3. Two pedestrians were crossing a street when a male approached from behind and knocked a cellphone from a female pedestrian's hand. He picked it up and fled.
Connecticut Avenue, 1700 block
6:30 to 6:35 a.m. April 5. A bookstore was entered by throwing a rock through a front glass door. Money was taken from a cash register, and the store was ransacked.
Woodley Road, 2600 block
4:30 to 4:31 p.m. April 2. A man knocked on a door of a hotel room and forcibly entered the room when a female opened the door. He showed a knife and sexually assaulted her, then fled.
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1608 Rhode Island Ave.,NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-974-6200
Fax: 202-974-6250
Center Director - Bruce E. Cain
Editor - Mary Byrne
Contributing Editors - Stacie Kelly, Rodger Rak & Roya Soleimani
The Capital Connection is a publication for University of California students, faculty & staff in the nation's capital. Call (202) 974-6205 or send e-mail to mary.byrne@ucdc.edu for more information or to submit material to the newletter.