Aug 30, 2016
September 6 is National Read a Book Day!
Next to his Wolf Trap membership card, Wolfie’s most prized possession is his library card. And he absolutely devours books by Barns artists. He’s getting lots of good tips from Stage Performance, which Livingston Taylor (March 2) based on the course he teaches at Berklee College of Music. Next up: Patti LuPone’s (October 7–8) memoir of a career that has seen her triumph on stages...
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Aug 25, 2016
Happy Birthday, National Park Service!
Happy 100th birthday, National Park Service! On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created the agency that would be responsible for preserving our nation’s inheritance. Today, it cares for the over 400 unique natural, cultural, and historical national park units across the country. As the only National Park for the performing arts, Wolf Trap is honored to celebrate #NPS100!
Aug 19, 2016
A National Conversation on Learning Through the Arts
There’s an exciting conversation taking place in our country right now. And a powerful mix of people doing the talking—everyone from the First Lady to the U.S. Secretary of Education; from famous musicians to decision- makers on Capitol Hill; and from teachers and parents nationwide to all of us here at Wolf Trap....
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Aug 17, 2016
PNC Rockin’ Doubleheader Recap
Wolf Trap teamed up with Summer Season Premier Sponsor PNC and the Washington Nationals for the PNC Rockin’ Doubleheader, a contest giving one winner a full day of VIP experiences at Nationals Park and Wolf Trap! Our lucky winner Robyn recapped her day for us. Read all about it here: The PNC Rockin’ Doubleheader was an amazing day. When I entered the contest, I was...
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Aug 17, 2016
Intern Instagram Takeover
By: Patrick King (Intern, Internships & Community Programs, Summer 2016) Twelve weeks ago when I started my internship at Wolf Trap, I had no idea how amazing my summer would be! Wolf Trap interns spend the summer learning and working hard behind the scenes in a range of different departments and a variety of roles. Unlike a lot of summer internships, we aren’t just sitting...
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Aug 15, 2016
Perfect Pairings
What’s better than an evening on the lawn at Wolf Trap with a cold beverage in your hand enjoying a show with friends and family? Whether its beer or wine, cocktails or other delectable beverages, everyone is sure to have a great time. With that in mind, Wolf Trap decided to check in with local experts at Vienna Vintner and Norm’s Beer and Wine for...
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Aug 15, 2016
Take a Walk with Wolf Trap!
Summer nights at Wolf Trap are filled with music, picnics, and—for a growing number of people—nature! Beyond the Filene Center stage lie 117 acres of National Park land just waiting to be explored. During the summer concert season, National Park Service Rangers and Volunteers lead tours before all Thursday and Friday night performances. The tours take visitors to four of Wolf Trap’s gardens and give...
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Aug 12, 2016
#FindWolfTrap Social Scavenger Hunt
To celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, Wolf Trap is calling on you to #FindYourPark! And to give you a little extra incentive to explore the 100+ acres of parkland beyond the Filene Center gates, we’re giving away memberships and hiding fun prizes – including adorable stuffed Wolfies – at select locations throughout the Park. Here’s how to play: From August 13-27, use the Park...
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Aug 11, 2016
Celebrate the Centennial
A 100th birthday is a big deal, so why celebrate only one day? As the only National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap is celebrating the National Park Service’s Centennial with a summer-long celebration of the convergence of music, art, and nature. “When Mrs. Shouse donated her farm to this nation and Congress accepted it in order to create the first and only National...
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Aug 09, 2016
Bringing the ’90s Back
Ready to feel nostalgic? Wolf Trap has a few shows coming up that will transport you back to the 1990s and early 2000s on a hit-filled trip down memory lane. Here are a few relics from the past to help you relive the new millennium all over again....
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Aug 01, 2016
A SUPER Story
Earlier this spring I heard that Wolf Trap Opera was in need of additional supernumeraries for one of my favorite operas, Puccini’s masterful La bohème. After working for nearly 30 years in opera, I thought I would try my luck on stage. A “Super” is a non-singing role that appears in crowd scenes to emphasize the director’s vision and intensify large scenes. In this production...
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Jul 27, 2016
The U.S. Secretary of Education Learns About Learning Through the Arts
Ms. Emily Davis and her preschoolers had a very special visitor this week: U.S. Secretary of Education John King stopped by Dogwood Elementary School in Reston, Virginia, to learn about the work Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts is doing to train early childhood teachers and create positive learning experiences for students. Dr. King, a former teacher himself, requested to visit a...
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