From an email:
“The National Symphony Orchestra’s In Your Neighborhood week of free concerts in Southeast and Southwest DC, is January 3-9, 2017. Three special events to note: (more…)
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And all was well in the world again.
From a press release:
“Singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie will perform his greatest hits at The Theater at MGM National Harbor Thursday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. The award-winning music legend will be one of the first entertainers to take the stage at the new state-of-the-art entertainment venue at MGM National Harbor. The $1.4 billion resort and casino will open December 8.
The Theater at MGM National Harbor will offer an experience unlike any other in the region, providing fans the opportunity to see world-class entertainment in an intimate setting. The new venue features seven VIP suites and flexible seating designs, accommodating 3,000 guests for reserved-seating events and just over 4,000 for general admission shows.
Tickets for Lionel Richie range from $200 to $395, including applicable service charges, and go on sale Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. EDT. Tickets can be purchased online at mgmnationalharbor.com or ticketmaster.com. For more show and ticket information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com or call (844) 346-4664.”
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From an email:
“Join Opera on Tap this Monday night at Vendetta, for some great big, beautiful voices singing some great, big and beautiful songs!! Oh, and there are some tasty beverages to enjoy while taking in the sights and sounds. Come on out!!!
What: Opera on Tap
Where: Vendetta Bocce Bar & Tavern
When: Monday, 10/17 from 7-9:30pm
Tickets: FREE! (donations graciously accepted, though!)
Who’s performing: Melissa Chavez, Nick Carratura, Elliot Matheny, Mary Ellen Brennen, Julia Kermott, and Dave Chavez
Opera on Tap is a non-profit organization whose mission is to break down the stereo-type that opera is a stuffy or elitist art form by bringing it to bars. Local singers let their hair down and bring you into what feels like an after hours back stage party, singing some of opera’s best known and little known pieces in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.”
MGM National Harbor
From a press release:
“Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician Bruno Mars will be one of the first entertainers to take the stage at The Theater at MGM National Harbor, the new 3,000-seat venue coming to MGM National Harbor, when he performs an up-close-and-personal show for his fans Tuesday, Dec. 27. The performance kicks off a long-term partnership between Mars and MGM Resorts International as he is scheduled to host shows at both The Theater at MGM National Harbor and the company’s new Park Theater in Las Vegas.
“As one of the best-selling pop artists of all-time, Bruno Mars sets the precedent for the A-list entertainment we’ve planned for this stunning new resort,” said Bill Boasberg, general manager of MGM National Harbor. “MGM Resorts delivers the biggest and most sought-after names in entertainment and sports and we can’t wait to bring that level of excitement to the East Coast.” (more…)
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Props to the musicians and all the folks who came out to support them at Porchfest this past Saturday despite the horrible weather. Really captures what the day is all about!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
Photo by PoPville flickr user Kyle
From a press release:
“PorchFest, a free event that turns the porches of neighborhood homes into “stages for a day,” is a national, volunteer-organized celebration of local music talent. Adams Morgan launched it in Washington, DC, four years ago and will host it again this Saturday, October 1, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Thirty-six musicians and/or bands will play at a dozen homes and businesses in the area.
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Music maps will be available at PorchFest headquarters at 18th Street and Columbia Road NW and online. (more…)
Photo credit: Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“Washington National Opera (WNO) celebrates the return of free opera simulcasts to Nationals Park with title sponsor Mars, Incorporated with the M&M’S® Opera in the Outfield performance of Mozart’s classic romantic comedy The Marriage of Figaro on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Gates open at 5 p.m. for “pregame” activities, and the opera will be broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard at the ballpark at 7 p.m. Free seating will be available in the stands, while access to the outfield grass will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis when gates open at 5 p.m. More information, including a chance to RSVP to win prizes, is available at OperaintheOutfield.org.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the festive ballpark atmosphere. Beginning at 5 p.m., the special pre-show entertainment will include: (more…)
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From a press release:
“Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2016) — This Saturday, September 24, D.C.’s famed concert and nightlife venue Echostage will celebrate its four-year anniversary in style with a free concert and party for fans. Internationally acclaimed DJs Deorro and MAKJ will provide the soundtrack for the night-long bash while party-goers enjoy a complimentary open bar to get the bash started from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Washingtonians 18+ can reserve free tickets to the event on Echostage’s website.
Since its inception in 2012, Echostage has attracted industry EDM and hip hop heavyweights such as Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg, Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Jay-Z, and Hardwell. (more…)
Back in May we heard that the 2016 Fort Reno Concerts were a go – here’s the full schedule from Fort Reno:
Thursday, July 7 2016
Strange Avenger
Bad Moves
Title Tracks
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Monday, July 11 2016 Night of 1000 Cakes happy birthday john stabb
Dot Dash
the Delarcos
Nine to Five
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