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Strathmore Presents STANLEY JORDAN - Guitarist performs songs from his first full-length album in a decade at the Music Center at Strathmore
Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents groundbreaking guitarist Stanley Jordan on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581... more >>>

Strathmore Presents CHERRYHOLMES - Family bluegrass band performs at the Music Center at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents family bluegrass band Cherryholmes on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $25 and $35. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (... more >>>

STRATHMORE ANNOUNCES 2008 WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG FUNDRAISER - A Night in Spain: Kick off the fall season with wine, culinary delights, and live music at the Music Center
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents the 4th annual Wine, Women, and Song fundraiser in the Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 6:30 -10:30 p.m. Join Strathmore for a “Night in Spain̶... more >>>

Strathmore Free Outdoor Concert Series JONATHAN BATISTE - New Orleans-born, New York-based jazz pianist brings trio to Strathmore’s Free Outdoor Concert Series
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore Free Outdoor Concert Series presents New Orleans jazz pianist Jonathan Batiste on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Strathmore’s Gudelsky Concert Gazebo. Admission is free. Parking is $4.75 with a SmarTri... more >>>

Strathmore Presents EARL KLUGH - Grammy Award-winning guitarist performs songs from his new album, The Spice of Life
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist Earl Klugh on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $45. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or vi... more >>>

STRATHMORE FINE ART PRESENTS COMMON BOND XI - 11th Anniversary Exhibition celebrates artwork of over 30 local African-American artists
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Common Bond XI, an exhibition displaying works of over 30 local African-American artists, from May 31-July 12, 2008 in the Mansion at Strathmore. This exhibition is presented with support from the Potomac... more >>>

Strathmore Presents MICHAEL McDONALD - McDonald performs songs from his new album, Soul Speak
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents 5-time Grammy Award winning “blue-eyed soul singer” Michael McDonald on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 8 p.m. in the Music Center at Strathmore. As a solo artist, a Doobie Brother and a touring memb... more >>>

Strathmore and CityDance present CityDance Ensemble in The Songwriters - Concert at Strathmore includes works by Sophie Maslow, Paul Gordon Emerson and Brenda Way
N. Bethesda, MD: In a tribute to some of America’s greatest songwriters, Strathmore and CityDance present CityDance Ensemble at the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, June 13, 2008 dancing to the music of Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry, a... more >>>

Strathmore Announces 2008-2009 Season - “Strathmore at 25” celebrates Strathmore’s 25th birthday
N. Bethesda, MD: The 2008-2009 season, “Strathmore at 25,” highlights the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Mansion at Strathmore as Montgomery County’s first arts center, under the visionary leadership of Strathmore Ha... more >>>

Strathmore Announces 2008-2009 Music in the Mansion Series - A Celebration of the Piano
N. Bethesda, MD: Continuing Strathmore’s dedication to contextualizing history through music (Washington Area Timeline Music Series, Free to Sing: The Story of the First African-American Opera Company), the 2008-2009 Music in the ... more >>>

STRATHMORE ANNOUNCES 2008 SUMMER SEASON - Free outdoor concerts, Backyard Theater for Children, and Music Center performances all summer long
N. Bethesda, MD: While continuing a 23-year tradition of presenting free outdoor concerts, Strathmore’s 2008 Summer Season will also feature four ticketed shows in the concert hall: Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Earl Klugh on Friday, J... more >>>

Strathmore Student Concert Series Expands to Include All 10,000 Fifth Graders in Montgomery County Public Schools - World-class Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs 6 student concerts in May
Contact: Strathmore—Georgina Javor, (301) 581-5194, gjavor@strathmore.org Baltimore Symphony—Eileen Andrews Jackson, (410) 783-8020, ejackson@bsomusic.org Montgomery County Public Schools—Kate Harrison, (301) 279-3077, Kate_Harris... more >>>

Strathmore Receives $1 Million Endowment Gift from Jeffrey and Carolyn Leonard - Funding will support programs at the Music Center and Mansion at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD: At last night’s Wine, Women, and Song, a music and arts education fundraiser at the Music Center at Strathmore, Strathmore’s President and CEO Eliot Pfanstiehl and Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike̶... more >>>

Strathmore Announces Expanded Patron Access and Support at Strathmore (P.A.S.S.) - Additions include golf cart service, wheelchairs on loan and P.A.S.S. ushers
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore announces Patron Access and Support at Strathmore (P.A.S.S.), an expanded accessibility program, for the Music Center at Strathmore. New features of the program include golf cart service across the Sickles ... more >>>

The Music Center at Strathmore - Press Contact Information
Strathmore Press Contact: Georgina Javor (301) 581-5194 gjavor@strathmore.org Tickets/Information: Phone(301) 581-5100 Fax (301) 581-5101 www.strathmore.org BSO at Strathmore Press Contact: Eileen Jackson (410) 783-80... more >>>

From the Archives

Strathmore Presents DAN ZANES & FRIENDS - Dan Zanes celebrates release of his new album, ¡Nueva York!, at the Music Center at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Dan Zanes & Friends, touring in support of his new album ¡Nueva York!, on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 1 & 4 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $10-28. ... more >>>

Strathmore Presents PHILADANCO - Philadelphia’s premiere modern dance company at the Music Center at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents PHILADANCO, Philadelphia’s premiere modern dance company, on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $18-$38. For tickets or more informati... more >>>

Strathmore Presents MARIAN VESPERS OF 1610 - THE CITY CHOIR OF WASHINGTON CROWNS INAUGURAL SEASON WITH“SACRED MUSIC AT ITS MOST SUBLIME”
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Claudio Monteverdi’s seminal sacred work, the Marian Vespers of 1610, featuring The City Choir of Washington in its inaugural season under Artistic Director Robert Shafer, on Thursda... more >>>

Strathmore Presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL - Tony Award winner performs an evening of Broadway standards at the Music Center at Strathmore
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, accompanied by a trio, on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $28-$65. For more information or to p... more >>>

Strathmore Presents THE SELDOM SCENE AND DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER - Performance celebrates recent release of Doyle Lawson’s CD, Help is on the Way
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents local bluegrass favorites The Seldom Scene and multi-award winning bluegrass/gospel recording artists Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center... more >>>

Strathmore Presents ANNE MURRAY - Appearance at Strathmore celebrates the recent CD release of Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Grammy Award-winning Canadian songstress Anne Murray on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $35-$78. For more information or to purchase t... more >>>

Strathmore Presents ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO - Concert at Strathmore showcases songs from Grammy Award-winning album Djin, Djin
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Tickets are $18-$40. For more information or to purchase tickets, ca... more >>>

Strathmore Artist in Residence presents CHRISTON “CHRISTYLEZ” BACON - Strathmore’s Artist in Residence brings Hip-Hop to the Mansion
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program presents hip-hop artist Christon “Christylez” Bacon during the month of March. His public performances on Wednesdays, March 5 and 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.... more >>>

Strathmore Music in the Mansion presents MAYUKO KAMIO, violin and SARA DANESHPOUR, piano
2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medal Winner Mayuko Kamio makes first return to the D.C. area since 2001 William Kapell International Piano Competition prizewinner Sara Daneshpour debuts at Strathmore N. Bethesda, MD:... more >>>

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and Strathmore partner to present residency by composer/performer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)
Maryland: DBR IN MD showcases the artistry and unique vision of Harlem-based composer/performer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) in a series of two Washington area premiere performances and a solo appearance with the Maryland Classi... more >>>

Strathmore Music in the Mansion presents PETER PERTIS - Renowned Hungarian pianist makes his first formal concert appearance in over 10 years
"...Overwhelming virtuosity..." (Nepszabadsag, Budapest) N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore Music in the Mansion presents renowned Hungarian pianist Peter Pertis on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 3 p.m. in the intimate... more >>>

ANNUAL DISCOVER STRATHMORE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF WASHINGTON” - FREE OPEN HOUSE TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents its annual free Discover Strathmore Festival: The Sights and Sounds of Washington on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Music Center and Mansion at Strathmore. Three st... more >>>

Just Added: Burt Bacharach to perform at Strathmore on Sunday, June 8
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore presents legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach in Concert on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore. Celebrating his 80th birthday in May 2008, Bacharach’s musica... more >>>

Thinking about going to a show at Strathmore? - Preview the musicians on the new bi-monthly Podcast
N. Bethesda, MD: Tapping into the growing popularity of downloadable digital music, Strathmore is launching its own Podcast – an Internet audio broadcast available for download onto a personal listening device such as iPods and other MP... more >>>

First Volume of Washington Area Music Timeline Concert Series CD Released at Strathmore - Features tracks by Hazel Dickens, Chuck Redd, the Legendary Orioles, Nicki Gonzalez and Donal Leace
N. Bethesda, MD: Strathmore and the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) announce the CD release of the Washington Area Music Timeline Concert Series: Volume I, a selection of performances from the year-and-a-half long project at t... more >>>