Jun 30, 2022
A Better Backstage
On July 1, 1971, the stunning 7,028-seat Filene Center opened to great fanfare. Built of Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine, the venue was designed to be in harmony with nature, and to serve the performers of the time. After the original was lost to fire on April 4, 1982, it was rebuilt in the same location. The building was enormous and packed with amenities,...
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Jun 24, 2022
Marsha and the Positrons Put a Fun Twist on Science Learning Through Kindie Music
If it’s true that you should write what you know, then Marsha and the Positrons know A LOT about science. But they also have a knack for turning what could be staid lessons about science into fun, catchy tunes that both children and their parents can enjoy together—and if they learn something while they’re at it, then Marsha and the Positrons have accomplished something really...
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Jun 16, 2022
Catching Up With Josh Lovelace on Fatherhood, Music, and Happiness
Singer/Songwriter and musician Josh Lovelace was set to debut on Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods stage in summer of 2020, but the pandemic had other plans. Two years later, he will finally get to make that debut, as he kicks off Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods 2022 summer season on June 21. Lovelace was first introduced to music lovers as keyboardist for Grammy-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE. He...
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Jun 06, 2022
Where You’ve Seen Them Before: Wolf Trap Summer 2022
Wolf Trap’s summer season features talented artists that excel in all arenas: be it the concert stage, the theater, or the screen. Here are some musicians that you’ve likely seen before, making their mark in more ways than one. Fantasia You probably first heard Fantasia’s fantastic vocals on American Idol, where she rose to fame as the winner of the show’s third season. After releasing...
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Jun 03, 2022
Fun Times for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost here, and what better way to make the fathers and other important men in your life feel special than by taking them out for a night of great music? Whether you’re looking for smooth country jams, roaring rock numbers, or something to tickle your funny bone, Wolf Trap has just the show for you. FOR A ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME The Black...
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Jun 03, 2022
Arts As A Medium For Social Change
New Category for Wolf Trap Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers Encourages Students to Channel Commentary Through Artistic Expression How does one define peace? What does it mean to be culturally responsive, and how does one address the struggle for human rights? These questions form the basis for three compelling new projects for this year’s Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers. Each grant,...
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Jun 03, 2022
Summer Book Picks for Families and Educators
In the Lazy Days of Summer, Set Aside Some Reading Time to Build Literacy For many families, summer means beach vacations, park playdates, and pool days. For educators, it means a much-deserved break from the rigors of the classroom. But as educators and parents are stuffing their beach bags and children’s backpacks with sunscreen, goggles, and snacks, why not consider adding a book to fill...
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Jun 03, 2022
Summer Crafts and DIY Projects with an Arts Focus
The end of school year countdown is on, and soon children will be at home looking for things to do. Wolf Trap has composed a list of arts-integrated projects that parents can do at home with their children to extend learning opportunities for them outside of the classroom. Teachers, you can also try them out while they are working on their lesson plans for the...
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May 28, 2022
A Filene Center for Today
Driven by her love of nature, education, and the arts, Catherine Filene Shouse donated the land and funds necessary to build the nation’s only National Park for the Performing Arts. For five decades, philanthropy and collaboration have fueled Wolf Trap’s mission to be a cultural haven for the community. During the last few years, Wolf Trap Foundation and the National Park Service have worked on...
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May 27, 2022
A Juneteenth Celebration
Wolf Trap celebrates Juneteenth with a performance by Thee Phantom and the Illharmonic Orchestra on June 19. This special family-friendly event features some of the most outstanding Black orchestral musicians from across the country—including a young cellist from Northern Virginia!...
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May 10, 2022
Teaching In Harmony
Fairfax County Public School Teacher Kristin McClure Brings a Musical Twist to STEM Learning Some people are lucky enough to find their calling early on in life. Centre Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Kristin McClure, who has been teaching with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for more than 15 years and who was once a student there herself, is one of those individuals. “Growing up,...
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May 05, 2022
Your Brain and Dance
Wolf Trap Welcomes the National Science Foundation and Partners for the 2022 “Brain Dance Workshop” How does creative movement influence the brain’s ability to adapt? This April, a team of scientists, engineers, artists, educators, and choreographers from around the world gathered at Wolf Trap to explore the connection between dance and neuroplasticity for the 2022 International Workshop on the Neural and Social Bases of Creative...
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