Feb 02, 2018
Wolfie in the Off-Season
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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Jan 19, 2018
8 Wolf Trap Artists at the Grammys
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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Jan 16, 2018
Creativity Connects: Arts in Early Learning
Late last year, Wolf Trap completed the first of five legs of an exciting project entitled Creativity Connects: Arts in Early Learning. The project is part of a highly competitive grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to spur partnerships between arts organizations and organizations from non-arts sectors, all in an effort to examine ways in which the arts contribute to the nation’s...
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Dec 19, 2017
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that it’s 2018, it’s time to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions! Read on to learn how Wolf Trap can help you stick to your goals!...
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Dec 18, 2017
Easy & Elegant Holiday Appetizers
The farm families who own Cabot want to help make your holidays easy, elegant, and delicious. Their secret weapon is Cabot’s award-winning cheddar. They don’t call it The World’s Best Cheddar for nothing! Our friends at Cabot shared some of their favorite recipes that are destined to become holiday classics at your house...
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Dec 15, 2017
January Jams at The Barns
New year, new music! Start 2018 off right with a concert. See (and hear) what’s coming up in January at The Barns. The Verve Pipe Fri, Jan 19 “A confident rockin’-steady melodic fortress” (SPIN) Lucy Kaplansky Sat, Jan 20 Enchanting folk singer-songwriter Krakauer-Tagg Duo Sun, Jan 21 Eclectic clarinet-piano duo Aaron Tveit Fri, Jan 26 & Sat, Jan 27 “Wicked” superstar Broadway...
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Dec 13, 2017
Looking Back: Our Favorite Moments From 2017
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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Dec 08, 2017
7 Tips for a More Relaxing Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when families and friends gather together to celebrate the holidays. Our friends at Cabot (everyone’s favorite creamery and a Wolf Trap sponsor) have put together some tips for how to help make this holiday season a little less rushed and a little more joyful and filled with love and good cheer. Make a list. Santa shouldn’t be...
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Dec 05, 2017
Take a hike!… At Wolf Trap
There are more memories and good feelings to experience beyond the music.
Part of the Wolf Trap experience comes from memorable moments and good feelings before, during, and after a performance—but did you know it also goes beyond the stage?
A benefit of being America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts are the 117 acres of pristine parkland that is included, having the National Park Service as a partner.
Winding through the woods and over Wolf Trap Run, the trails are a great way to explore the outdoors. Here are a few tips for getting off on the right foot and your next adventure....
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Dec 05, 2017
Wolf Trap Recipes: Holiday Edition
The proof is in the pudding—pumpkin bread pudding with warm bourbon sauce! Check out Wolf Trap's Executive Chef Chris Faessen's latest holiday recipe that will leave you and your guests wanting more....
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Nov 21, 2017
Songs to Make the Season Bright
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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Nov 17, 2017
Oh, What Fun at Wolf Trap
Need a break between holiday cooking and shopping? Whether you’d prefer to cozy up inside or to get outside for fresh air and scenery , treat yourself to some of these end-of-year activities at Wolf Trap. Oh, and feel free to bring your friends and family along!...
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