Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more. Ampl!fy will take place every last Friday of the month from October 2023 to May 2024 (see exceptions* in the schedule below). Performances will take place in Joe's theater. Ampl!fy will be promoted via Joe's Instagram, Facebook, and weekly E-newsletter. 

January 12, 2024 - The Evolution Issue

February 9, 2024 - The Love Issue

March 29, 2024 - The Divine Feminine Issue

April 26, 2024 - The Nature Issue

May 10, 2024 - Ampl!fy Showcase

The Stylistics are an American Philadelphia soul group that achieved their greatest chart success in the 1970s. They formed in 1968, with a lineup of singers Russell Thompkins Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith and James Dunn and Edwin Miller. All of their US hits were ballads characterized by the falsetto of Russell Thompkins Jr. and the production of Thom Bell. During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive R&B top ten hits, including "Stop, Look, Listen", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "Break Up to Make Up" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New", which earned them 5 gold singles and 3 gold albums.

Niña Pastori is one of Spain’s most beloved singers and songwriters. Her unique blend of traditional Spanish music with contemporary pop and rock has won her many fans around the world. She continues to perform live concerts throughout Spain and abroad, collaborating with some of Latin music’s biggest stars.

Performances: 7pm & 9pm

At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series.

Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community on Maryland Day! This annual campus-wide open house features artistic and creative performances, experiences and activities at The Clarice, and across the University of Maryland campus. Bring your family and your friends for a day of fun and frolic! 

Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier House Museum and Montpelier Arts Center. Visit with vendors on the grounds, relax to live music in the Music Tent, attend a talk on gardening, tour the house museum, and indulge in a Picnic Tea Box with finger sandwiches, pastries and a scone inside (available to order starting April 1). At the Arts Center, you can see exhibits, visit artists’ studios, watch demos, and attend a live performance.

Picnic Tea Boxes

Starting April 1st through April 25th, 2024, picnic Tea Boxes with finger sandwiches, a scone, pastries, and tea will be available for purchase.
Boxes Must Be Picked Up At The Festival.

Presented by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the annual festival for youth is back and better than ever! Mark your calendars as Kinderfest returns on Saturday, April 27, at Watkins Regional Park. Join the Department of Parks and Recreation for an exciting afternoon of main stage entertainment, midway games, interactive exhibits, KidFit amusements, hands-on activities, train, carousel and hayrides, demonstrations, food vendors, and more! Three wristband tiers are available:

• $15 Wristband: Unlimited access to 30+ attractions, amusements, crafts, and main stage access

• $5 Wristband: Limited access to train, carousel, mini-golf, hayrides, and main stage entertainment

• Free General Admission: Main stage entertainment access

All purchases will be made on-site. Registration is not required. Cash is strongly encouraged to avoid long lines (No ATM is available onsite). Children 2 years old and younger are free. Learn more information on the Department of Parks and Recreation website here.

Olivia Kellett is an operatic soprano with a passion for creating classical music experiences that can be enjoyed by everybody. She has portrayed roles such as Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, and Erste Dame in The Magic Flute. Additionally, she has had the pleasure of serving as soprano soloist in a variety of choral engagements, such as Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Messiah and Rutter’s Requiem. One of her most exciting choir experiences was performing in Disneyland’s Candlelight with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

It’s been a long time coming for BJ the Chicago Kid, and not just because, after four mixtapes and one indie classic, he’s now dropping his major-label debut on Motown, the modern yet deeply soulful ‘In My Mind.’ You’ve been hearing his voice everywhere though, on the songs by some of the greatest artists of our era (punctuating tracks by Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Kehlani and ScHoolboy Q’s Grammy Award-nominated smash “Studio.”). Notable Collaborations include Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper, Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs, Ty Dolla $ign, Xzibit and, most recently, OG Maco, Joey Bada$$ and Hannibal Burress.

With Sharpie Smile. This show has been moved from The Atlantis.

Ty Garrett Segall is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his solo career, during which he has released fifteen studio albums alongside various EPs, singles, and collaborative albums. (Wikipedia)

MercyMe is a Worship/Christian pop band from Greenville, Texas that started in 1994 when Bart Millard and Mike Scheuchzer, two high school friends, formed the group.

MercyMe has 18 albums and 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 reaching number 1. The band also earned American Music Award and Grammy Award nominations and sold over 2 million records in three years.

Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award and nominations for the NAACP Image Award.

With Alejandro Santamaria

Andres Cepeda, born in Bogota, is a versatile Colombian producer, singer, and songwriter. He has toured globally, graced numerous magazine covers, coached on talent shows like La Voz Colombia, and collaborated with Latin music stars. With 3 Latin Grammy Awards and a penchant for blending genres with romantic lyrics, Cepeda is an iconic figure in Latin music.

Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music’s jazz ensembles! From classic standards to contemporary interpretations, experience the energy and groove that only live jazz can deliver.

Stacy Brooks took a deep dive into the blues, and she was quickly dubbed  “D.C. Queen of the Blues” by her peers and fans in the area. However, she doesn’t just perform in D.C., she is known internationally. Brooks started singing at the age of five in Zweibrucken, Germany at an Army show where she received a standing ovation and was on her way! With a diverse background, she brings toe tapping, head bobbing, “feel good” music that crosses all barriers. She collaborates with other musicians bridging the age gap on the blues circuit and engaging fans of other genres.

J.S. Bach, known as the great master, wrote more than 200 cantatas, and UMD Choral Activities aims to sing them all in this series of short performances led by conductors in the graduate program. This performance will feature a Bach Cantata that will be announced closer to the concert.

Explore the themes of WNO’s  Turandot  through a special panel discussion, exhibit, and afternoon tea at The Darcy’s Bader Ginsburg room.

Panelists will include WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, plus composer Christopher Tin and librettist Susan Soon He Stanton—the creatives behind Turandot’s new world premiere ending, which WNO premieres this May! The event will be moderated by Eric Hing-Tao Hung, Executive Director of the Music of Asian America Research Center at the University of Maryland. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Andrea Brown, music director

The UMD Wind Ensemble performs its May concert.

PROGRAM

Repertoire to be announced closer to the performance.

ABOUT THE UMD WIND ENSEMBLE (UMWE)

Under the direction of Andrea Brown, UMWE performs works from the most respected repertoire written for wind band and chamber ensembles with a focus on highlighting composers from underrepresented populations.

Under the direction of I Nyoman Suadin, the UMD Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble presents an evening of traditional Balinese music. The ensemble takes its name from Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. The gong kebyar style percussive instruments used by this ensemble were built by I Wayan Beratha, a leading instrument maker, composer, performer and teacher in Bali.

Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.

• Juri Seo: Respiri

• Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No.9 in C major op.59/3 

Featuring Last Stand Quartet:  Joel Fuller, violin; Derek Powell, violin ; Mahoko Eguchi, viola; Rachel Young, cello 

Performances: May 3 @7pm and 10pm

Joe Pera, known for "Joe Pera Talks With You" on Adult Swim, is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker from Buffalo, NY. He's featured on Conan, Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central. Pera also made specials like "Joe Pera Talks You to Sleep" and projects on Adult Swim. He owns Chestnut Walnut production company and directed works like O'Malley's "Truthhunters" pilot. His book 'A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping Or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape' is on the USA TODAY best seller list. "Joe Pera Talks With You" is on Max. Pera is on season 5 of "Search Party" and voiced for Disney Pixar's film. Listen to his sleep podcast "Drifting Off with Joe Pera" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Patreon. His comedy special "Joe Pera: Slow and Steady" is on his YouTube channel.

Al Di Meola, a guitar virtuoso, composer, and fusion pioneer, has captivated audiences for four decades. His intricate rhythms, melodic sophistication, and lyrical guitar work have earned critical acclaim, three gold albums, and six million in sales. With over 20 solo albums and collaborations with stars like Chick Corea and John McLaughlin, Di Meola's music transcends genres, drawing fans worldwide for its soulful expression and technical brilliance.

Known as the King of Rant, the Grammy Award®–winning stand-up Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Michael J. Votta, Jr., music director
Zachary Harwell, graduate student conductor

Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting assortment of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2023-24 academic year!

PROGRAM

Robert Kurka: Suite from The Good Soldier Schweik
Michael Gilbertson: Usonian Dwellings

INTERMISSION

Ivan Trevino: Run to the Light
Sean Klink: On White and Crimson
Omar Thomas: Come Sunday

Come and celebrate with us! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to honoring the rich contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders to America’s history and their pivotal role in shaping its future success. Delight in captivating performances, insightful workshops, delectable culinary delights, and explore unique finds at our artisan shop.

Pokey LaFarge returns with In The Blossom of Their Shade, out now via New West Records. The collection is the follow up to LaFarge’s critically acclaimed 2020 studio LP Rock Bottom Rhapsody which NPR’s Fresh Air named a “Best of 2020” and an “Album that made an art of escapism.”

VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins.

The Kennedys are vocalists/guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy. A husband-and-wife duo, they set out on the road together in the early 90s as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, and since striking out on their own, they have traveled the U.S., Canada, and Europe for three decades as a two-person band. Higher energy than a folk act, but not as loud as a rock band, they mix passionate songwriting with a flair for entertainment and a repertoire of classic songs. Think of a song by Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, or the Beatles, and that smile on your face is the same smile you’ll be wearing when The Kennedys hit the stage.

Dive in the UMD Symphony Orchestra's season finale concert, featuring Robert Gibson's Through the Ear of a Raindrop, Bedrich Smetana's The Moldau, and Claude Debussy's La Mer. Each piece explores a different aspect of water, evoking its beauty, power and mystery.

Shahram Nazeri is a contemporary Iranian tenor of Kurdish origin from Kermanshah, Iran, who sings Sufi music, classical and traditional Kurdish and Persian music.

The Muses proudly present their Original Works Projects, a memorable night of short plays written, directed, and performed by women who are either current UMD students or alumni. This event showcases new works that are sure to excite and inspire you.

From the moment our ancestors first gazed up at the night sky, humanity has been fascinated with the heavens. The idea that the movements of heavenly bodies created universal harmonies—musica universalis—was both a scientific and spiritual belief propounded by great thinkers from Pythagoras to Keppler. While composing the slow movement to his String Quartet in E Minor, Beethoven is said to have been “contemplating the music of the spheres.” With Moonshot, Alistair Coleman commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, charting the journey from Earth and back. In Celeste Forma, Bobby Ge explores the birth of stars, from nebulous collections of space dust to the violent and energized phases of development that ultimately end up as a fully-formed star. Using the concepts of orbit and circular motion, Garth Knox employs unconventional and original instrumental techniques to create unique sound worlds in his quartet, Satellites. Finally, in Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector, Terry Riley explores the mysterious universe beyond our waking consciousness. The musical selections on this program will be accompanied by poetry about outer space, read by members of the quartet.

“Let us advance our mortal bodies up
Where hearts and minds will go
Let’s walk, let’s roll.”

So sings Madeleine Peyroux on the upbeat title track of her captivating ninth album, Let’s Walk, the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s most assured, courageous work to date. Powered by the distinctive, honeyed croon that delivered her from the Paris streets to concert halls, these ten unabashedly personal songs, all co-written by the versatile Peyroux, deftly interweave jazz, folk, and chamber pop, with themes ranging from the confessional to the political, from whimsy to yearning. In every note, Peyroux digs deep, rendering this exquisite work with the disarming grace and gravitas of an artist in peak form.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Craig Potter, conductor

Representing a variety of majors across campus, the University Band is joined by the Maryland Community Band for a concert of traditional and contemporary wind band music in a performance perfect for all ages. Repertoire will be announced closer to the concert.

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound,  The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.

Venture into the "haunted" corridors of the Paris Opera House as the University Orchestra brings one of the most iconic musicals to the concert hall for their final performance of the year. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a young opera star and the mysterious masked figure who becomes obsessed with her. The longest-running show on Broadway, the musical is presented here by full orchestra and narration.

This program has something for everyone, including orchestral masterworks, opera and musical theatre.

Join us for the debut performance from the third cohort of the Next Jazz Legacy program, a national apprenticeship program for women and non-binary improvisers in jazz, and a program for a more inclusive jazz future.

Ampl!fy is a curated open mic that mimics a professional showcase. Each month’s show has a theme inspired by social issues, pop culture, and more. Ampl!fy will take place every last Friday of the month from October 2023 to May 2024 (see exceptions* in the schedule below). Performances will take place in Joe's theater. Ampl!fy will be promoted via Joe's Instagram, Facebook, and weekly E-newsletter. 

January 12, 2024 - The Evolution Issue

February 9, 2024 - The Love Issue

March 29, 2024 - The Divine Feminine Issue

April 26, 2024 - The Nature Issue

May 10, 2024 - Ampl!fy Showcase

We all know that change is inevitable and sometimes it takes us back to where we once were. At the beginning of this year, Mary Ramsey decided to take a break from touring. To keep the band going, we invited Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum to help us move forward in a new direction. Earlier this month, Leigh and Matt had other commitments arise that would make it difficult for them to continue touring with us. Serendipitously, Mary’s absence only served to strengthen our bond with her and she found herself wanting to come back. And so, we are thrilled to announce that Mary Ramsey is returning to the band. We are grateful for Leigh and Matt’s contribution to the past 8 shows, but we are overjoyed to have Mary Ramsey back.

10,000 Maniacs with Mary Ramsey will return to the stage in 2024.

It’s time to celebrate the most magnificent women in your lives! And what’s a better way to treat them than bringing them to a fantastic, uplifting concert featuring some of the most celebrated gospel singers in the circuit?! DAR Constitution Hall hosts a highly coveted Mother’s Day Celebration this spring featuring illustrious artists Fred Hammond, Tamela Mann, and Charles Jenkins!

Silk Soul is a soulful R&B group that hails from the nation’s capital. Members, Janet Perry, Joseph Tatum, Tyrone Crayton, and Shedrick Reamer are all native Washingtonians and have been performing together for over 25 years. Their harmonies and melodic singing are entertaining to all audiences.

Performances: 2-4pm and 7-9pm

Join the Gamer Symphony Orchestra at its Spring 2024 concert! The performance this semester includes pieces from Pokemon, Zelda, Genshin Impact, and more. Join us on a foray into the incredible world of video game music!

If you can't attend in person, this concert will be streamed on our Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/gamersymphonyumd/

Pianist Minna Sungmin Han and violinist Jiyun Lee formed a duo in Maryland in 2007 and have amazed audiences at many prestigious venues. The duo plays with superb musicianship and a passionate performance style.

With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you, BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer To Free,” just to name a few. However, they still reflect the soul and spirit of the modern American experience on their fourteenth full-length offering, 4 The Last Time.

Beloved Broadway legend Patti LuPone returns to the Kennedy Center with a new show that she describes as a “personal musical memoir.”

Kevin So has garnered the attention and respect of five-time Grammy award winner Keb’ Mo’, singer/activist Billy Bragg, and Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, and has built a loyal fan base around the world for the past 30 years. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, as well as Hollywood Bowl, Wiltern Theatre, and The Ryman in Nashville. In 2007, So was a proud recipient of the NYC International Fringe Festival Award (Best Music & Lyrics) for “Great Wall” – a musical loosely based on his life and times. So has also served as multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, guitar, harmonica, mandolin) in the Keb’ Mo’ Band for the past 15 years. His songs have been recorded by India Arie (Crush on You), Keb’ Mo’ (Talk), Ana Popovic (Slow Dance), Ronnie Baker Brooks (Wham Bam Thank You Sam), and Shemekia Copeland (Sounds Like the Devil). So resides in Massachusetts. He is currently completing his next album, titled “TERESA” – an interpretation and musical exploration of the songs of legendary singer Teresa Teng. He is Americana, soul, and blues in its finest blend.

Performances: 7pm & 9:30pm

Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna has toured her stand-up comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. Now catch her new stand-up set in the Terrace Theater!

Now in its 39th year of presenting the nation’s top vocal harmony groups this competition features regional events to determine a local champion who wins airfare to California to compete at the National Finals.

The sound of the human singing voice, unaccompanied and in harmony, is one of the earliest forms of music (a cappella is from the Latin “in the chapel”) and this early musical form has grown and developed over the centuries to create the modern a cappella music we hear today. The Harmony Sweepstakes long success is due to presenting the very best of the current vocal harmony groups in the setting of an exciting competition.

Olivia Currier is a mezzo-soprano from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds a degree from Texas Tech University under the mentorship of Dr. Rebecca Hays and Dr. William Averill. She has performed in outreach projects for the Amarillo Opera and as an Apprentice Artist with the Sarasota Opera. She has sung previously with Quintessence: A Community of Singers as a Choral Scholar, alongside the Voces8 US Scholars, as the alto soloist for Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb with the Lubbock Chorale, and as a guest singer with the Hungarian chamber choir Ars Nova Énekegyüttes.

The Prince George’s Philharmonic concludes its 58th season with violinist Annelle K. Gregory.

Jesus Manuel Berard, conductor

Annelle K. Gregory, violin 

WAGNER:  Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg 

GLAZUNOV: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 82 

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade, Op. 35

100th Birthday celebration for Maestro Marshall Allen. Marshall will be directing the Arkestra in a special set of Sun Ra Arkestra classics.

The United States Air Force Band and Washington Performing Arts present the Aaron Diehl Trio for a one-night concert event featuring the D.C. premiere of Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite for chamber-jazz ensemble and other works.

In 1945, pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams finalized and first performed her tour de force orchestral Zodiac Suite, 12 pieces based on the astrological signs from Aries to Pisces, many dedicated to jazz greats of her era born under the signs, including Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Ethel Waters, Thelonious Monk, Café Society owner Barney Josephson and more. Williams debuted her celestial odyssey in a piano trio format, then arranged the work for chamber-jazz ensemble, and performed a recomposition with full orchestra at Carnegie Hall, yet the full suite was never performed during her lifetime. Pianist Aaron Diehl has devoted considerable energy to restoring Williams’s original orchestrations, first for the New York Philharmonic during pandemic lockdown, and then live with the Philadelphia Orchestra in spring 2023.

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The formation of the School Without Walls Instrumental Music Department in the fall of 2007, the school’s first instrumental ensembles of any type in its over 70-year history, marked a new stepping stone in the pursuit of a better education. Along with being well-rounded in rigorous academic subjects, students in the instrumental music department now have the opportunity to learn what it is like to play in a band orchestra and various other ensembles.

Chanté Moore, an R&B vocalist, started her music career inspired by gospel and George Duke. She gained fame with hits like “Love’s Taken Over” and worked on collaborations like “Contagious” with R. Kelly. Moore released albums in the 2000s and joined R&B Divas LA.

Chesney will be bringing “the good stuff” in his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour. He’ll be joined on stage by Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker.

Join us at the Kennedy Center for a screening of Social Practice Resident Angelina Spicer’s comedy special, The Waldorf Hysteria, about her personal struggle with Post-partum Depression (PPD). Featuring a post-screening panel with Angelina Spicer and other maternal health advocates.

Walter Beasley is a renowned saxophonist, singer, composer, and producer. He is the CEO of Affable Publishing and Affable Records. Beasley was a Berklee professor for 35 years. Passionate about music since age 13, he played with Los Elegantes. Since 1987, he released 26 albums and won numerous awards. In 2023, he toured the country after a hiatus, releasing singles and an album, inspiring many.

Enchantment’s music is soulful, smooth, romantic, and melodious with loving lyrics, and understanding. The golden sound of Enchantment was formed in 1967 at Pershing High School in Detroit. In 1976, the charismatic showmen received national acclaim with the release of their second single Gloria. Written and arranged by dynamic lead singer E.J. Johnson, Gloria became a smash hit. They followed it with another smash hit, “Sunshine,” from the same album. They recorded their second album in 1977 and came up with their third consecutive number-one single, It’s You That I Need, which reigned at #1 for four weeks. They continued their hit-making ways with top ten singles If You’re Ready (Here It Comes), Where Do We Go From Here, Forever More, Enchanted Lady, and many more. Enchantment’s longevity is attributed to their vitality and the dedication they have for their craft. The group continues to impressively demonstrate their quality golden sound at concerts and events around the country.

Music Celebrations International partners with The United States Air Force and the American Veteran’s Center to present the 14th Annual Memorial Day Choral Festival.

In-person and online. Join us for a recital featuring Thomas Sheehan, Cathedral Organist. No tickets required.

Maggie Rose, who Rolling Stone called a “powerful and versatile vocalist,” has shared her galvanizing new single, “Fake Flowers.” “Fake Flowers” is the third new track to be released from her forthcoming studio album, No One Gets Out Alive, available April 5th on Big Loud Records, her first project for the independent powerhouse.

Written by Maggie and the heavyweight duo of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony (Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus), the rousing “Fake Flowers” is a highlight on the new album as well as Maggie’s live shows. Amid the swirl of a gospel laced B3 organ and crisp electric guitars, Rose comes on like a full-throated blues titan. It’s a powerful star turn– each line sung uniquely and with extraordinary assurance– that brings the house down.

Noche de Estrellas benefit is a celebration of GALA's dedication to artistic vision and commitment to youth education programs. This special evening also honors remarkable individuals in the arts, philanthropy, and community who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to enriching the Latino community and fostering cultural opportunities for young minds. The funds raised during our initiative will play a crucial role in bolstering GALA's Paso Nuevo youth education program. This program serves as a nurturing and creative space, empowering young individuals to explore their cultural identity while simultaneously honing their artistic and academic skills to pave the way for future success. 

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The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs "Kiss and Say Goodbye", recorded in 1976, and 1980's "Shining Star", both sold millions of copies. The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965. (Wikipedia)

The National Orchestral Institute + Festival, world-renowned conductor Marin Alsop, and Heritage Signature Chorale perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with poetry by 2017 Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral.

Join Cathedral musicians and Washington Symphonic Brass for an Independence Day concert that celebrates the enduring values that make America strong, resilient and compassionate. No tickets required. Happy birthday, America!