Jan 16, 2019
#10YearChallenge: Wolf Trap Edition
The #10YearChallenge is the newest social media trend and we’re having a blast taking a trip down memory lane with Wolf Trap artists as they share their comparison photos. Take a peek at the transformations, give the posts a like, and take part in the challenge yourself! Laura Benanti Source: Instagram Laura Benanti comes to The Barns March 9 with her mom, Linda Benanti....
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Dec 17, 2018
Wolf Trap Artist’s Holiday Music
At Wolf Trap, our favorite holiday tradition is the music, and we think some of our recent artists would agree. We created a Wolf Trap Artist Holiday Playlist to help spread the cheer! John Oates “Jingle Bell Rock” John Oates comes to The Barns January 17, 2019. Linda Eder “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Linda Eder comes to the Barns January 25, 2019....
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Dec 12, 2018
Bringing the Musical History of Austria to Vienna
Wolf Trap is delighted to welcome visionary arts leader and renowned pianist Wu Han as the 2018-2020 Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns. With some of today’s most important musicians, Han has curated an exceptional season that brings a taste of Vienna, Austria to Vienna, Virginia. In crafting the thematic arch for this Chamber Music at The Barns season, I decided to explore...
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Dec 11, 2018
10 New Year’s Resolutions for the Music Lover
Get out of your comfort zone Discover new artists, new songs, and new genres! Venture out of your comfort zone and start experimenting with music. Plus, you may discover a talented, unknown artist before they get big. Use music to motivate you Whether you’ve decided to take on a new exercise regime in 2019 or just need motivation to get through the last...
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Dec 04, 2018
Kick Start Your New Year’s Resolutions
Goodbye, 2018. Hello, 2019! Now that it’s 2019, it’s time to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions! Here are some tips to help you stick to your goals: Get healthy Be more active. Lose a few pounds. Get more fresh air. There are tons of reasons why these are regular New Year’s resolutions —but we know, the struggle is real. For a jolt of...
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Dec 04, 2018
2019 Motivation Mix
New year. New you! Here are some of our favorite songs from recent and upcoming Wolf Trap artists to motivate you through your next workout, help you power through a busy project, and/or put you in a great mood. The Verve Pipe – Never Let You Down Get tickets to The Verve Pipe‘s January 12 performance at The Barns. Jake Owen – Real...
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Nov 28, 2018
Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Wolf Trap’s signature cocktails, the Kentucky Buck and Sage Sipper, are packed with seasonal flavors and will pair perfectly with your next holiday celebration! Wolf Trap’s Kentucky Buck The Kentucky Buck was inspired by the apple trees founder Catherine Filene Shouse grew on her farm. With notes of apple and cinnamon, this drink is sure to be a seasonal favorite! Ingredients 1 ½ oz bourbon ½ oz apple cider...
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Nov 13, 2018
The Barns: A Sound History for the Future
Every fall, when the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, the music moves inside to the warmth of The Barns at Wolf Trap. Originally built by colonial Americans, The Barns were donated in 1981 by Wolf Trap’s founder Catherine Filene Shouse as a gift for local arts lovers to enjoy diverse and intimate performances. Today, The Barns showcase hundreds of incredible artists each year and their hand-hewn timber walls hold centuries of memories....
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Oct 31, 2018
Welcome Back to The Barns!
As we countdown the days until the start of a stellar fall season at The Barns, we’re taking a moment to highlight a few returning artists and look at what they’ve been up to since their last Wolf Trap appearance. RED BARAAT Red Baraat at The Barns in 2017. Photo by Rob Wallace. Returning to The Barns for the second time, Indian-fusion party band Red...
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Oct 31, 2018
Storytellers On and Off the Stage
Here at Wolf Trap we’re proud to present artists that are multi-talented and capable of storytelling both on and off the stage. In celebration of National Author’s Day we’ve put together a list of current and past Wolf Trap performers that are more than musicians; they also share their stories as authors of written works including novels, children’s books, and memoirs. Grab a blanket and...
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