Dec 10, 2020
Choosing Children’s Books
Who doesn’t love curling up with a good book? At Wolf Trap, the Education team is always on the lookout for great new children’s books. Several times a year, they hold book explorations with Teaching Artists to display the latest finds. So what do Laura Annunziata, Wolf Trap Education’s Assistant Director of Professional Development, and her team look for in quality children’s literature? How to...
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Dec 08, 2020
December Virtual Happy Hour Contest Rules
Contest Rules: SPONSOR. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (“Foundation” or “Sponsor”), 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182. TERM. Sweepstakes begins at 5 pm Eastern Time (“ET”) on Wednesday, December 9 and ends at 9 am ET on Friday, December 11, 2020. (“Sweepstakes Period”) ELIGIBILITY. Wolf Trap Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older...
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Dec 04, 2020
A Jolly Wolf Trap Holiday
Happy holidays! It’s the most magical time of the year and although gatherings may look a little different in 2020, it’s still a wonderful season for tasty treats and festive family fun. Gather up your coziest blankets, warmest slippers, and a delicious mug of hot cocoa to sip on as you relax by the fire with these Wolf Trap-inspired holiday ideas. Appetizer: Cranberry Pecan Goat...
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Nov 16, 2020
Dancing with the (Wolf Trap) Stars
For 15 years, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) has reignited a love of dance and brought ballroom style choreography to living rooms across the country. From the sexy samba to the passionate paso doble, the reality show has allowed audiences to journey with superstars as they learn about the dedication, passion, and precision necessary to become a professional dancer. In celebration of the reality television...
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Nov 13, 2020
Thanksgiving Ideas to Gobble Up
Thanksgiving is almost here, and although holiday gatherings will likely be smaller this year, it’s still the season to cozy up around the dinner table and share food and festivities with those who are close. Gobble up these recipes and ideas for your at-home celebration. Appetizer: Savory Pumpkin Hummus It’s ALL about what’s on the table for this fall feast. This quick recipe is perfect for...
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Nov 10, 2020
Contest Rules: Cabot Giveaway
Contest Rules: 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 Wednesday, December 9 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (“Sweepstakes Period”) ELIGIBILITY. Wolf Trap Sweepstakes (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia who...
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Nov 04, 2020
Fall Favorite Recipes from Cabot’s Farm Families
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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Nov 03, 2020
A Year of Reflection and Innovation
This October, Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts invited its 22 affiliates and teaching artists from across the United States and Singapore, as well as Wolf Trap Foundation staff and board members, to its annual Affiliates Conference. ...
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Oct 13, 2020
Halloween Tricks and Treats at Home
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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Oct 02, 2020
Wolf Trap Pickles
Members have enjoyed pickled vegetables on the Encore Circle Lounge buffet for several years. In honor of National Pickle Day on November 14, Wolf Trap Foundation’s Executive Chef Chris Faessen shared his recipe for pickling cucumbers, which can also be used on artichokes, peppers, onions, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, beets, asparagus, fennel, eggplant, and more. Bread and Butter Pickles Step 1: Marinate the vegetables with salt...
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Sep 25, 2020
Lessons in Innovation: Spotlight on Louisiana Wolf Trap
Jenny James, Affiliate Director of Louisiana Wolf Trap, Relates How Early Planning and Quick Thinking Helped Her Team Deliver Quality, Engaging Content to their Community During the Pandemic Without a doubt, this spring was challenging for the education community. Just as most schools turned to virtual learning, Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts and its affiliates transformed their in-person experiences to virtual...
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Sep 25, 2020
Teaching Resiliency Through the Arts
A Q & A with Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Valerie Branch Valerie Branch has been a Master Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts since 2014, and is a Director of the Maryland Wolf Trap Affiliate. She specializes in contemporary dance, and works with teachers and students in early childhood classrooms, to deliver impactful, meaningful engagement through Classroom Residencies, Professional...
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