If you love music and going to concerts, you must be familiar with that "feel good" mood boost before, during, and after a performance. Research has shown attending shows has its health benefits. Check out 5 reasons why a concert experience is good for you. ...
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Lights! Camera! Action! Celebrate the best movies of 2017 during the Oscars on March 4, as well as the achievements of many recent and future Wolf Trap artists. Fun fact: Every nominee for original song shares a Wolf Trap connection. Common Sharing a nomination with Diane Warren, 2018 Wolf Trap debut artist Common looks to win another Oscar with “Stand Up for Something,” performed...
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Ever wonder what goes on at Wolf Trap in the winter? While our favorite time is always the warm months of summer, the rest of the year is filled with shows at The Barns, education programs, summer preparations, and a little laughter. We thought it was about time we highlighted one employee whose energy never stops—Wolfie! Here’s a look at how Wolfie spends his day...
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We’re celebrating the Grammy nominations of eight of Wolf Trap’s recent and future artists! Watch The Grammys live on January 28 on WUSA 9 to find out who takes home the most coveted music prizes in the biz. Coming Soon Ladysmith Black Mambazo February 5 & 6 at The Barns Categories: Best World Music Album, Best Children’s Album 2017 Favorites Daddy Yankee...
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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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We’re making a (play)list and checking it twice. Get into the holiday spirit with cheerful tunes from some of our recent artists!...
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Thank you to Wolf Trap’s Summer Season Premier Sponsor PNC for this year’s PNC Rock Star for a Day contest. One winner and their guest received a full evening of VIP experiences for Sting! Congratulations to our lucky winner Tom Lundregan, who recapped his day for us. Read all about it here: Last Thursday, I was the PNC Rock Star for a Day. As a...
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Contest Rules: Cabot Creamery 2017 Giveaway 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 Thursday, August 24 and ends at 11:59 am ET on Thursday, September 7, 2016. (“Sweepstakes Period”) ELIGIBILITY. Wolf Trap Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of...
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience made its U.S. debut at the Monterey Pop Festival in the spring of 1967. Following a memorable first appearance, the group went on tour with The Monkees, one of the most popular bands in the country. However, performing for packed crowds of screaming girls and their parents did not last long. The Jimi Hendrix Experience soon left the tour, which left...
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Our friends at Whole Foods Market put together some fabulous suggestions for your next #WolfTrap picnic! Grab all the items for your perfect picnic: Goo Goo Dolls: August 8 The Goo Goo Dolls hail from Buffalo, NY, so obviously you’ll need to pick up some Buffalo wings for this concert! Serve them with a side of celery sticks and 365 Everyday Value Organic Buttermilk Ranch or...
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