Looking Back: Our Favorite Moments From 2016

Dec 20, 2016

As we look back on an amazing year at Wolf Trap, we’re counting down some of the most ‘grammable moments from 2016! Did your favorite moment make the top 10?

10. #StoriesofWolfTrap gave us a glimpse into the conversations of some of the members in our community.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Sep 7, 2016 at 8:16am PDT

9. The artists of American Ballet Theatre danced over the river and through the woods…to the Filene Center stage!

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jul 12, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

Prima ballerina Misty Copeland invited students from Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and Turnaround Arts to Wolf Trap for a Romeo and Juliet dress rehearsal and special meet-and-greet.

8.  The talented artists of Wolf Trap Opera lit up a perfect summer night with a moving production of La bohème.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT

7. Fans gathered at the Filene Center for the annual Holiday Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band as well as local choirs and vocal groups.

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:19pm PST

6. Kids and adults alike donned tutus and wrote messages on the chalkboard wall to celebrate American Ballet Theatre’s return to Wolf Trap. Young At Arts, a new Wolf Trap initiative offering one free youth ticket with every adult ticket, provided the perfect opportunity for families to introduce their children to the joy of the arts.

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jul 15, 2016 at 5:22pm PDT

5. We celebrated the 100^th birthday of the National Park Service as America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts!

 

A video posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Aug 25, 2016 at 6:38am PDT

4. Our interns took over our Instagram feed (#interntakeover) and took followers behind-the-scenes of #WolfTrap.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jul 29, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT

3. Sufjan Stevens’ blew audiences away with an unforgettable, technicolor performance.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jul 22, 2016 at 7:04pm PDT

2. Former First Lady Laura Bush gave a moving speech about the importance of our nation’s National Parks at the annual Wolf Trap Ball.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Sep 16, 2016 at 7:42pm PDT

1. A beautiful sun sets on a warm summer night before a sold-out Paul Simon performance.

 

A photo posted by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jun 27, 2016 at 6:05pm PDT

We can’t wait to make even more special memories with our wonderful patrons and artists in 2017! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to keep up with all of the latest behind-the-scenes photos.