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Choral Arts Society of Washington & Washington Performing Arts co-present “Living the Dream… Singing the Dream”
Theme for the beloved choral tribute concert, now in it’s 38th year, is We Are One: A Global Song for Justice and Unity. Performance at Strathmore is a tribute to the inclusive vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Washington Performing Arts Elects New Members to Board of Directors and Junior Board
Washington Performing Arts announced the appointment of two new members of the Board of Directors: Faria Abedin and Peter Buscemi; and 10 new Junior Board members: Kennedi Alsop, Kiarah Cooper, Lean Deskins, Megan Gailes, Will Hudson, Shannon Kellman, Elizabeth O’Neil, Olu Oriowo, Prachi Shah, and Lee Templin.
Washington Performing Arts and George Washington University Forge Pioneering Partnership to Launch “The NeuroArts Collective”
Groundbreaking partnership brings together the performing arts and public health to advance brain health and social well-being among older adults. This collaboration introduces graduate practicum experiences in NeuroArts, an emerging field exploring how artistic engagement can enhance neurological and cognitive health, bridging science, creativity, and compassionate care.
2025 Pola Nirenska Dance Awards Recipients Announced
Celebrating trailblazing members of the dance community, the 2025 honors awarded to Orange Grove Dance Company Artistic Directors Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves for Outstanding Achievements in Dance, and to Karen Bernstein and Andy Torres for Lifetime Achievement in Dance.
Washington Performing Arts Elects Mary Mahle & Denise Rollins to Board of Directors and 12 Junior Board Members
Washington Performing Arts announced two new members to its Board of Directors: Mary Mahle and Denise Rollins as well as 12 new Junior Board members: Ansley Brown, Mickeala Carter, Dionna “Dion” Cheatham, Ida Claude, Tia Di Salvo, Alisha Henderson, Amanda Keiser, Giovani Malcom, Gabby Malek, Christine PY Lin, Yorgos Raskovic, and Jessica Yergin.
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with 2025 Ambassador of the Arts Award
The award honors the Orchestra’s and Marsalis’ extraordinary contributions to music, education, and cultural advocacy over a partnership spanning more than four decades.
2025/26 Season Announced: The City is our Stage
Washington Performing Arts’s 60th season features exhilarating artistic collaborations, community and creative partnerships, and immersive performance experiences. Embracing its role as a cultural convener for the greater D.C. area, Washington Performing Arts upholds its commitment to presenting internationally acclaimed artists while nurturing emerging talent and providing arts access to all through free community programming in […]
Guest Artist Karen Clark Sheard joins the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs June 7
Experience a night of unforgettable harmonies, powerful praise, and soul-stirring performances as Men and Women of the Gospel Choir, Children of the Gospel Choir, and the Children of the Gospel Alumni Choir take the stage with Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The performance takes place at […]
Modern Warrior Live
Washington Performing Arts presents the jazz-infused program, May 10 at Lisner Auditorium, honoring Military Appreciation and Mental Health Awareness months and featuring musician Dominick Farinacci and U.S. Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling. $15 tickets are available for members of the military and veterans, military families, and caretakers.
Tregaron Meadow Concert Returns Sunday, May 4 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The free outdoor event at Tregaron Conservancy unites local musicians and nature enthusiasts in NW D.C.
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