Joseph H. Underwood

rockville, md

Gender: Male
Interested In: Neither
Member since: 2007-03-18 00:00:00
Last log-in: 2007-05-24 00:00:00
Events: 19

Events:

Turtle Island Quartet/ Leo Kottke

Date: 2007-12-05 20:00:00

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Tickets: $18, $28, 32, $36, 45 The Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet joins forces with the iconic, acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke for a whirlwind tour of world holiday music, from Jewish songs of Chanukah to the Hindu traditions of Diwali to English carols, Scottish reels and beyond, plus works by Miles Davis and Vince Guaraldi. A celebration unlike any other you’ll hear this season!

Angelina Ballerina Open House

Where: American Dance Institute

Date: 2007-04-29 12:00:00

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Aspiring young dancers are invited to an interactive day of dance with the famous mouse heroine of the Angelina Ballerina storybooks, at American Dance Institute. In honor of National Dance Week, American Dance Institute is hosting an Angelina Ballerina Open House, where children of all ages will enjoy a free afternoon of dance, crafts, performances and a ballet “petting zoo.” The children will have the unique opportunity to meet and dance with Angelina, who is also the spokescharacter for National Dance Week. During the day, children will be able to try on real tutus and dance at the barre with one of the art center’s professional dance instructors. In addition, they will have a chance to participate in an interactive Angelina Ballerina story dance with Angelina and American Dance Institute’s Youth Ensemble, as well as view a short performance by the ensemble. There will also be Angelina Ballerina arts and crafts and a ballet “petting zoo,” where children can touch and feel real ballet costumes, headpieces, props and shoes and follow along the dance history timeline. To wrap up the fun-filled afternoon, the children can enter a prize drawing to win the Angelina Ballerina storybook, which was used throughout the day’s activities. To attend the festivities, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Marian Anderson String Quartet

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2007-11-01 19:30:00

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In 1991, four young string players - all African-Americans - won the prestigious International Cleveland Quartet Competition. To top off their achievement, they traveled across the country to perform in a private concert for the great African-American contralto, Marian Anderson in her last home in Portland, OR. In turn, she gave her blessing to the group's new name: The Marian Anderson String Quartet. They are the only all-femaile string quartet of color in the U.S.

Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway"

Where: Strathmore

Date: 2008-01-25 20:00:00

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Tickets: $25, $35, $47, $57, $67 A dream concert for the show tune fans! Hear the greatest Broadway songs of all time, hand-picked by one of Broadway’s top composers and performed by some of the best singers on the stage today, backed by a stellar quartet of musicians. You’ll hear your favorites from Cabaret, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Movin’ Out, South Pacific, and many more.

Angelique Kidjo

Where: Music Center at Strathmore

Date: 2008-03-26 20:00:00

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Tickets: $18, $25, $28, $37, $40 Benin-born and Brooklyn-based, this four-time Grammy nominee sends her electrifying voice dipping and soaring through jazz, funk, salsa, reggae, rumba, souk, and makossa. “Expressive, exquisitely nuanced…file it under superb” (The Times, London). Her new CD, available at Starbucks, features Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, and Ziggy Marley. This world music start is currently touring major venues with Josh Groban. Don’t miss your chance to hear her in the warm and intimate setting of the Music Center at Strathmore.

Genius

Where: Strathmore

Date: 2007-06-01 19:30:00

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Bobby McFerrin, conductor Kit Armstrong, piano Program: SYMPHONY WITH A TWIST Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466 McFerrin: Improvisations Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 Lobby opens at 6:30 pm for pre-concert live jazz, tapas and martini bars Audience favorite and 10-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin returns to lead the BSO and piano prodigy and composer Kit Armstrong for a night of awe-inspiring music, including Mozart, Mendelssohn and classic McFerrin improvisation. Sure to be a night to remember!

Washington Bach Consort: St Matthew Passion

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-05-11 15:00:00

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National Philharmonic: Greats of the Romantic Era

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-05-31 20:00:00

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National Philharmonic: Dvorak Serenade & Jody Gatwood

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-01-26 20:00:00

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Gil Shaham, Violinist

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-02-08 20:00:00

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Since winning the prestigious Avery Fisher, he has developed into one of the world's most sought-after concert violinists. You'll be up close as he works his magic with the famous 1699 Stradivari violin known as the Countess Polling.

Sara Daneshpour, Pianist

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-03-27 19:30:00

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This artist has been honored with numerous awards in local, national and international competitions, including first prize in the 2002 Beethoven Society of America piano competition.

Laura Vecchione in Tuesday Troubadours Hosted by Bob Sima

Where: Austin Grill

Date: 2008-01-15 20:00:00

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8PM Austin Grill 36 A Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-838-4281 “Tuesday Troubadours: Hosted By Bob Sima" is modeled after the classic Nashville "Singer Songwriters in the Round" format. Laura will be performing in the round. Check myspace.com/bobsima for details. Also myspace.com/austingrillrockville 8PM-11PM

Baltimore Symphony: Temirkanov; Yuja Wang, Pianist - Symphon...

Where: The Mansion at Strathmore

Date: 2008-04-24 20:00:00

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WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: disABILITIES, HEALTHY AGING AND INDE...

Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Date: 2008-05-02 10:00:00

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NEW TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY! WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: disABILITIES, HEALTHY AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPO by caring communities. Something for Everyone! Artists, entertainers, demonstrations, workshops, supports, resources, products, equipment and so much more!! Over 4,000 attendees! Join us at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland, May 2-3 2008. This Expo is the biggest and best event of its kind in the region, you won’t want to miss it! PLEASE START SPREADING THE WORD. Admission is only $3 a person, but you can receive a free pass and more information at www.caringcommuities.org or call Mona Freedman, RN at 1-866-227-4644. Incredible educational experience, great networking opportunity and FUN!