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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Sep 23, 2020
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Wolf Trap celebrates and honors the many Hispanic and Latin artists who have graced its stages year-round! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and take a tour around the world with these fun facts about Wolf Trap artists. Santana Last at Wolf Trap: 2015 Top Songs: “Smooth,” “Maria Maria,” “Oye Como Va” Did you know: The only consistent band member in the group’s more than 50-year history...
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Sep 09, 2020
Finding Your Fit
Advice from Wolf Trap’s Internship and Apprenticeship Program on job- and internship-seeking in a challenging environment Throughout the year, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts employs dozens of talented prospective arts professionals through its nationally recognized Internship and Apprenticeship Program. By pairing students with working professionals in the performing arts, the program is a unique opportunity for students to learn what it’s like to...
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Sep 02, 2020
Local Heroes Recognized for Building Community Resiliency Through the Arts
Throughout a 30 year partnership, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Boeing Company have found innovative ways to enhance the nation’s cultural life and ensure the arts remain accessible and affordable for the broadest possible audience, including members of the military. With a shared vision to harness the power of the performing arts to enrich and change lives, Boeing has enabled Wolf...
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Aug 17, 2020
Musical Memoirs that Move Us
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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Aug 07, 2020
Behind the Scenes at Park Pop-Ups
With the changes that occurred to Wolf Trap’s 2020 summer season, a massive collaborative effort took place to recreate Wolf Trap’s signature summer highlight—live performances in the Park—in a new way that was safe for performers and audience members alike. Thus, Park Pop-Ups were conceived! Wolf Trap’s virtual Park Pop-Up series brings music and more straight to your home. Featuring local area artists, Park Pop-Up performances are...
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Jul 01, 2020
Wolf Trap Picnic at Home Recipes
Now that summer is here, relive your memories of picnics at the Filene Center! Host your very own backyard picnic with scrumptious seasonal recipes straight from Executive Chef Chris Faessen and paired with a delicious cocktail by Jaana Moilanen, Manager of Special Events Catering. Start by getting your daily dose of veggies with a tangy Kale and Yogurt Dip, served with your choice of pita...
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Jun 29, 2020
Welcome 2020 Wolf Trap Opera Artists
This week, we’re welcoming 15 Filene Artists, 17 Studio Artists, and four Fellows who will join the Wolf Trap Opera (WTO) roster this season. They come from all over the globe and have demonstrated impressive skills and artistry. There are several familiar faces—returning Filene Artists and folks who have been through the Studio program in years past—and new friends that we’re thrilled to welcome to the...
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