Stick Season: the time between when the leaves fall and the snow flies. The sounds of stick season are distinct—the crackle of leaves underfoot, the rustle of wind moving through the branches, and the friendly hiss of a radiator as it readies itself for another season. These crinkling autumn sounds can be heard while on the trails at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing...
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Ghostly greetings! While Halloween may look a little different this year, we still encourage you to eat, drink, and be spooky. Park your brooms at the door, stop in for a spell, and enjoy a boo or two from the Wolf Trap Special Events crew! SNACK: Candy Charcuterie Board Skip the tricks this year and spend a night in with some spooky movies and your...
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Need some ideas on how to make being cooped up at home more interesting? Let your mind escape delving into a great book. In honor of Independent Bookstore Day on August 29, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite biographies, memoirs, and books from Wolf Trap artists. Take a peek at the list below to find your next new read! The Only Pirate at the...
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Celebrate Mother’s Day, and thank mom for all she does, with these unique and creative experiences from Wolf Trap’s Special Events team! Restaurant At Home: Tell mom to ditch the yoga pants and surprise her with a dress-up brunch or dinner! Whether you opt to bring her fresh eats from a local restaurant or make something delicious at home, your mom will love a meal...
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SPONSOR. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (“Foundation” or “Sponsor”), 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182. TERM. Sweepstakes begins at 10 am Eastern Time (“ET”) on Monday, December 9 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, December 15, 2018. (“Sweepstakes Period”) ELIGIBILITY. Wolf Trap Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who...
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We’ve all heard that “many hands make light work” and that “there is strength in numbers”, but did you know that our members are the driving force behind the Wolf Trap Foundation? Membership provides the base for all that we do—maintaining the quality and diversity of our programming, nurturing emerging artists, providing a home for the arts, reaching out to underserved populations, and offering a...
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Black History Month is a time to celebrate and remember African Americans and their contribution to our nation’s history. Wolf Trap is excited to welcome some of these iconic and influential African American artists to our stages. We recognize the many accomplishments of these performers, and we are thrilled to share them with you, too! Wynton Marsalis (2019) Wynton Marsalis performs “Take The A Train”...
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The 61st annual Grammy Awards were on Sunday. Here’s a look at upcoming Wolf Trap artists and performers from the previous year who took home an award. Filene Center Kacey Musgraves Best Country Solo Performance Best Country Song Best Country Album Album of the Year Golden Hour received massive critical acclaim as one of the best of albums of 2018, and won four Grammy Awards,...
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Join us in congratulating these incredible 2018 Wolf Trap artists on their Grammy nominations! Kacey Musgraves Two-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves made a quick stop at the Filene Center for Live From Here with Chris Thile. The country starlet shines bright with four Grammy nominations: Album of The Year Golden Hour Best Country Solo Performance “Butterflies” Best Country Song “Space Cowboy” Best Country Album...
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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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