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Strathmore Artistic Director/Vice President of Programming Joi Brown (right) and Woolly Mammoth's Artistic Director Maria Manuela Goyanes lead a session during orientation for participants in the 2022 Arts and Social Justice Fellows. Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth created the initiative. Photo was taken at Strathmore. (Courtesy of Jim Saah)

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Mentor Student Creative Projects

by Brenda C. Siler May 11, 2022May 12, 2022

Two D.C.-area institutions are on a mission to train high school students to be leaders in the art and to support up-and-coming creative talent.

The full ensemble of "Parable of the Sower," an opera based on Octavia Butler's novel, with co-composer and co-librettist Toshi Reagon (center stage) is seen here. The production will be presented at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, on April 28-29. (Courtesy of Shana Gerber)

Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ to Debut at the Strathmore

by Brenda C. Siler April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

From left: Legendary jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis will bring his namesake quartet to The Barn at Wolf Trap for two shows on Jan.26-27. Pictured with Marsalis are drummer Justin Faulkner, bassist Eric Revis and pianist Joey Calderazzo. (Courtesy photo)

Jazz Legend Branford Marsalis to Display Versatility in Two D.C.-Area Performances

by Brenda C. Siler January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

Black Composers Take Center Stage in New Orchestra of Washington’s Juneteenth Concert

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 23, 2021December 21, 2021

Courtesy of Jati Lindsay

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Step Afrika! Debuts ‘Drumfolk’ at the Strathmore Jan. 12

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor January 8, 2020December 21, 2021

Mark Meadows (Courtesy photo)

Mark Meadows Aims to ‘Be the Change’ at Strathmore

by Eve M. Ferguson August 7, 2019December 21, 2021

Black Violin (Courtesy of blackviolin.net)

D Kevin McNeir, Lifestyle

Black Violin Breaking Stereotypes One Note at a Time

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor April 3, 2019October 31, 2020

Kurtis Blow, Like Santa, Coming to Town

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 12, 2018October 31, 2020

Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis to Bring Holiday Cheer to Strathmore

by Brenda C. Siler December 12, 2018October 31, 2020

Cecily

D Kevin McNeir, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Cecily: Homegrown Songstress Fueled by ‘Old Skool Soul’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor May 9, 2018October 31, 2020