Dec 19, 2017
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that it’s 2018, it’s time to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions! Read on to learn how Wolf Trap can help you stick to your goals!...
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Dec 13, 2017
Looking Back: Our Favorite Moments From 2017
As we get closer to a brand new year, we’re taking a minute to look back at some of our favorite ‘grammable memories from 2017! Did your favorite moment make the top 10? 10. Opening the season with a sold out crowd with the incomparable R&B star Mary J. Blige @therealmaryjblige helped kick off the Summer 2017 season at #WolfTrap tonight. Huge thanks to the...
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Dec 05, 2017
Take a hike!… At Wolf Trap
There are more memories and good feelings to experience beyond the music.
Part of the Wolf Trap experience comes from memorable moments and good feelings before, during, and after a performance—but did you know it also goes beyond the stage?
A benefit of being America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts are the 117 acres of pristine parkland that is included, having the National Park Service as a partner.
Winding through the woods and over Wolf Trap Run, the trails are a great way to explore the outdoors. Here are a few tips for getting off on the right foot and your next adventure....
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Dec 05, 2017
Wolf Trap Recipes: Holiday Edition
The proof is in the pudding—pumpkin bread pudding with warm bourbon sauce! Check out Wolf Trap's Executive Chef Chris Faessen's latest holiday recipe that will leave you and your guests wanting more....
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Nov 15, 2017
For the Love of The Barns
For more than three decades, The Barns at Wolf Trap has presented new and unique artist experiences that have delighted longtime devotees and turned first-time Barns visitors into passionate fans. While there are many reasons to love The Barns, there are five that continue to draw both audiences and artists alike: 1. It’s an uncommonly cool place to see music First of all, it’s a barn....
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Oct 30, 2017
Exploring Wolf Trap’s Roots in Education
In the decades that Michele Valeri and Ingrid Crepeau have spent working as professional children’s performing artists, they have not only enjoyed tremendous success on their own, but they also witnessed some formative times in Wolf Trap’s history. In 1981, while Catherine Filene Shouse moved two 18th century barns from New York to Virginia to create The Barns at Wolf Trap—the stunning venue where you’re enjoying...
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Oct 23, 2017
Wolf Trap Founder Catherine Filene Shouse’s Historical Marker
Next time you drive down Trap Road, take a look around, and you might notice something a little different near the Filene Center’s West Parking Lot. On October 18, Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse’s legacy and generosity were honored with the unveiling of a brand new Virginia Historical Highway Marker. To celebrate, local community leaders, friends of Wolf Trap, staff, and members of the...
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Jan 23, 2017
One Tap to Wolf Trap: How To Create a Home Screen Shortcut to Wolf Trap’s Website
Getting to wolftrap.org just got one tap easier! You can create a one-tap shortcut to wolftrap.org on your mobile device with a few simple steps. The icon will appear on your home screen like any other app shortcut, allowing you to drag it around and put it wherever you like. Once you’ve pinned the Wolf Trap website to your home screen, you can quickly access the website to check performance announcements, plan your...
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