
December 6, 2023
Mrs. Claus & More
Pop by the Mansion at Strathmore on a Tuesday and Wednesday, and you’re likely to find Janey Richards checking in tea guests at the front desk. However, you might also spot Richards drawing on her theatrical background to perform at specialty teas. This December, she’ll reprise her role as Mrs. Claus for the holidays, a tradition she’s upheld for more than a decade.
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December 6, 2023
Bloom Map
Bloom is about helping the arts thrive and making sure everyone has the chance to experience them. This map shows approximate locations of current Bloom programs.
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November 30, 2023
Seán Heely is Top Fiddle at Celtic Christmas
Heely is the first of more than 100 AIR alum to headline a show in the Concert Hall.
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November 28, 2023
Winter 2023 Newsletter
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November 13, 2023
Meet Chef Jamal Jackson
New executive chef, Jamal Jackson, brings innovative dining experiences to Strathmore.
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October 24, 2023
Lisa Fischer: More Than Mick's Main Squeeze
Ahead of her November performance with Ranky Tanky, we revisit a 2019 profile of the award-winning vocalist.
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October 17, 2023
Saying Goodbye to MCYO's La Vida Quartet
A love for chamber music bonds four young musicians and creates memories for a lifetime.
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October 16, 2023
Museum Shop Holiday Market History
Strathmore's annual marketplace in the Mansion offers a wonderland of one-of-a-kind treasures, with every purchase supporting local nonprofits and cultural institutions.
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October 10, 2023
Q&A: Air Play
We interviewed Bloom and Gelsone, the self-described master clowns, about their gravity defying show, which will have its final Strathmore performance on the Music Center stage in November.
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September 29, 2023
Meet the Artist: Holly Cole
Expressing the vulnerability and resilience of endangered animals through artwork.
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September 28, 2023
Empowering Voices
This summer, 10 high school students from around the region culminated their six-month Arts and Social Justice Fellowship with a showcase of their individual projects.
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September 27, 2023
W'Air Are They Now?
We caught up with Christian Douglas ahead of his arrival in DC with the national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, playing at The Kennedy Center through September 24.
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September 20, 2023
Music in the Mansion: Letter from the Curator
Laura Colgate welcomes you to the Mansion for another fabulous season.
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September 13, 2023
Sparking Critical Thinking
Strathmore’s Think Big Café, a collaboration with Montgomery County Public Schools and Glenstone Museum, emphasizes creativity and learning.
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September 6, 2023
Making the Leap to Center Stage
When all is said and done, these high-touch campaigns send the message to artists that “we believe in them and are willing to help them stretch to reach the spotlight,” Brown says.
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September 6, 2023
Fall 2023 Newsletter
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June 22, 2023
Meet Parable of the Sower Artist, Justine Swindell
The DC-based artist mixes dark dystopian futures with vibrant silver linings in her second Parable campaign.
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June 6, 2023
Best Seats in the House
With renowned acoustics and great sightlines all around, you can’t go wrong choosing a seat in the Music Center. Even so, we all have our favorites. Get the inside scoop from a few Strathmore insiders.

May 24, 2023
Summer 2023 Newsletter
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March 30, 2023
Driving: A Metaphor for Life
Channeling her inner teacher, HelenLouise discovered she could fulfill her life’s purpose by investing in Strathmore programs that cultivate young artists and musicians—the Invitational Gallery at the Mansion and the Artist in Residence (AIR) program.

March 24, 2023
Spring 2023 Newsletter
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March 17, 2023
Students Shine
“We won’t have a future filled with the arts if we’re not investing in arts experiences for our children today.” Through a myriad of education programs at Strathmore—including exceptional student performance ensembles—that vision is being realized every day.

March 17, 2023
Singing Our Shared Humanity
Singer-songwriter Arooj Aftab joins instrumentalists Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily for a transcendent performance in the Music Center. From the first time they shared a stage with their largely improvised, nearly telepathic performance style, they haven’t looked back.

March 17, 2023
The Art of Installation
Our goal has always been to install art carefully, so it speaks a visual language and allows viewers to connect, be enriched, or be entertained.

December 23, 2022
The Art of Food
Dining at Strathmore is back! Hear from our new Executive Chef LaTasha Stevenson about her culinary point of view and what to expect when dining at Strathmore and AMP.

December 23, 2022
What the Water Gives Us
Get a behind-the-scenes look into Allison Miller’s inspiration for Rivers in Our Veins and how she drew inspiration from 5 American rivers.

December 23, 2022
(Re)discover AMP
The new season at AMP brings fantastic artists and a fresh food and drink menu. Discover what’s new, or if you haven’t been, find out what you’re missing!

November 29, 2022
Winter 2022 Newsletter
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
A Sweet Celebration
Two of Sweet Honey’s current members, Christie Dashiell (2014) and Rochelle Rice (2015), are alumnae of Strathmore’s Artist in Residence (AIR). We interviewed Dashiell and Rice about their experience performing as part of this legendary ensemble.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Nature-Infused Arts
Announcing our nature-infused arts series, an exploration of artistic work about the natural world by artists who honor and advocate for the earth.
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August 23, 2022
Fall 2022 Newsletter
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June 27, 2022
Strathmore partners with schools and organizations to infuse summer programs with the arts
Strathmore is partnering with Montgomery County Recreation to provide arts programming for summer camps.
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June 8, 2022
Summer 2022 NEWSLETTER
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February 23, 2022
Spring 2022 NEWSLETTER
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February 11, 2022
The Parable Path
Walk with us. Experience this new work and all its dimensions.
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December 8, 2021
WINTER 2021 NEWSLETTER
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November 12, 2021
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ART, ONE STEP AT A TIME
Step Afrika! puts stepping on the map in the DC region and beyond.
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September 10, 2021
FALL 2021 NEWSLETTER
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June 10, 2021
Innovating for Impact
How Spring Break Camp’s new format inspired deeper—and more diverse—connections in our community and beyond.
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June 7, 2021
Summer 2021 Newsletter
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May 13, 2021
The Stage is Set
Strathmore’s New Patio Stage Brings Back Live Concerts this Summer
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March 21, 2021
In Support of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
We stand united with our AAPI neighbors, artists, colleagues, patrons, and friends. A statement from Monica Jeffries Hazangeles.
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February 22, 2021
WHERE WE STAND: ONGOING UNION NEGOTIATIONS
We are pleased to update our community on the progress we have made related to the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement with our IATSE Local 868 Ticket Sellers.
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November 20, 2020
CREATIVITY, CONNECTION & COMMUNITY
Terron Cooper Sorrells: How Strathmore’s focus on emerging artists is central to its mission.
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September 14, 2020
Strathmore News Fall/Winter Now Online!
Strathmore News Fall/Winter 20–21 Issue Now Online!
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September 14, 2020
Monuments Featured Artists
Monuments: Creative Forces celebrates 6 artists whose past, current, or ongoing work is changing the shape of our community in essential ways.
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August 21, 2020
Creative Forces of Nature
In October 2020, Strathmore welcomed you back to our campus with an outdoor art installation that highlighted artists’ essential work as contributors to the community.
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June 3, 2020
We Stand With Our Black Neighbors
A statement from Monica Jeffries Hazangeles, President & CEO of Strathmore
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April 20, 2020
Covid-19 Updates
As you plan your visit to Strathmore, please rest assured that we are taking many careful steps to help protect you and keep our venues clean and safe. Read statements from our President and CEO here.
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February 27, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Gregory Porter
Before you enjoy his smooth, sweet baritone, get to know the man behind the music in this conversation with Gregory Porter.
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February 27, 2020
Spring 2020 Newsletter
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November 25, 2019
Low Tech, High Concept
Manual Cinema blends artistry, puppetry, and live music to celebrate the life and poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks. Get a BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK at the development of this dynamic work in Low Tech, High Concept from StrathmoreNews.
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November 25, 2019
How A Musical Garden Grows
We’re celebrating 15 years of the AIR program! Alumni share how it—and one magical Betty Scott—impacted their musical careers in HOW A MUSICAL GARDEN GROWS from StrathmoreNews.
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November 25, 2019
Winter 2019 Newsletter
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September 5, 2019
Fall 2019 Newsletter
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November 8, 2019
Dynamic Duo
Ronald K. Brown and Arturo O'Farrill's newest joint work sparks "New Conversations."
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May 28, 2019
Big Top, Bigger Dreams
Come one, come all, to experience David Dimitri’s L’homme Cirque—the greatest show of the summer.
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May 22, 2019
Summer 2019 Newsletter
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