SATURDAY 3/20: Choralis Concert Features Music from 16th-21st Centuries

On Saturday, March 20, Choralis will present a concert of English choral works featuring John Rutter’s Mass for the Children.  The 7 p.m. concert will be held at the Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 East Broad Street.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Gretchen Kuhrmann, the program will include works by Byrd, Handel, Mathias, Vaughn Williams, and Walton, spanning several centuries of the English choral tradition.  Soloists for the Rutter work include Sheri Reed Crotty, Soprano and Tad Czyzewski, Baritone.  The chorus will be accompanied at the organ by Neil Weston, Choralis’ Assistant Director/Accompanist and will be joined by the Choralis Cantus Primo Children’s Choir, Mary-Hannah Klontz Director.

Tickets for the concert  are $40 premium, $25 regular admission, $5 for students 22 and under with ID, and free for children 12 and under.  Tickets are available at www.choralis.org or by calling 703-237-2499.

FRIDAY 3/19: Bad Hair Day at ArtSpace

SATURDAY 3/13: No Better Off Plays On!

By GINA CACECI
Falls Church Times Staff

Creative Cauldron continues the “Play On!” music series with “No Better Off,” making its second appearance at the ArtSpace in Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13.

These five local musicians have their feet firmly planted in the traditions of rock, folk, blues and country music.  What began years ago as casual Friday night jam sessions among friends has evolved into a band that plays regularly in the area, including appearances at Iota in Arlington and the Palladium in McLean.  No Better Off is anchored by the distinctive vocals of Gus and Marty Guthrie and includes Terry Judd on bass, Joe Martinez on percussion and mandolin, and Falls Church City’s own Steve Selby on guitar.

“At our shows, we like to keep that familiar feeling – that people are just over at our house, listening to good friends play music straight from their hearts,” said Judd.

In addition to fresh interpretations of songs by some of their heroes such as John Prine, Buddy Miller, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams and The Band, NBO’s show will feature original compositions by band members.

Tickets are $5.00 each for this “Play On!” event and can be purchased online at www.creativecauldron.org.  For information about other Creative Cauldron events, call 571-239-5288. Free parking for ArtSpace is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.

SUNDAY 3/14: Irish Family Concert at ArtSpace

Contining the “Play On!” series, Creative Cauldron presents Mad for the Road at the ArtSpace in Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 14.

Mad for the Road performs traditional Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes as well as fun and beautiful Irish songs.   The band plays an assortment of instruments including penny whistle, low whistle, hammered dulcimer, the bodhran (Irish drum)  and the mandolin.  Sunday’s concert will include a very special performance by 9 year-old Celtic dancer, Sarah Alverson.

Mad for the Road has performed together since 2007 in such venues as the Falls Church Summer Concert Series in Cherry Hill Park, City of Fairfax First Night, the International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap, Jammin’ Java and at local Irish pubs and festivals.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and can be purchased online at www.creativecauldron.org.  For questions, call 571-239-5288.  Free parking for ArtSpace is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.

March at the Library: Irish Music, Stories & Song

March 1, 2010

This month the Mary Riley Styles Public Library features consummate Irish musician Karen Ashbrook, accompanied by Beth and Jay Benforado.  They will perform Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.   The tunes will be interspersed with story telling, instrument sharing, and a sing-along.

Storyteller Gary Lloyd will spin tales of Giants and Leprachauns on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Reader’s Theater will offer a production of Peter Pan on Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m.

March also features the Third Annual Young People’s Poetry Contest.  Deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 24.

The month’s book discussions include:

1776 by David McCullough
Thursday 03/04 @ 7:30 p.m.

Emily Post:  Daughter of the Gilded Age Mistress of America’s Manners
by Laura Claridge
Tuesday 03/16 @ 10:30 a.m.
 
The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad
Tuesday 03/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

The schedule for these and all other events is available in  the library’s newsletter.

SUNDAY 2/28: WAMMIES Music Award Show at State Theatre and Pre-Show Parties at Local Restaurants

The Washington Area Music Association’s annual WAMMIES award program will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 28, at the State Theatre.

This year’s WAMMIES are sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Falls Church Economic Development Authority. The EDA is organizing Meet & Greet parties for WAMMIES Award Show nominees from 5:30-7:30 p.m. before the show.  Parties will be held at five restaurants and are intended for nominee artists in all categories to mingle and dine casually with their fans, fellow artists, industry professionals, and media, while sampling cuisine from City restaurants. Artists are welcome to bring merchandise to sell and autograph.

The parties are grouped by music genre, with multiple genres featured at any given venue. More than 40 artists and bands are expected to participate, representing over 20 musical categories. The Meet & Greet parties will be held at:

Dogwood Tavern, 132 W. Broad St., 703-237-8333, featuring World Music, Latin, Reggae, Urban Contemporary, Jazz, Rap/Hip-Hop, and Go-Go

Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St., 703-532-9283, featuring Modern Rock, Pop Rock, Children’s, and Electronica

Ireland’s Four Provinces, 105 W. Broad St., 703-534-8999, featuring Country, Roots Rock, Folk – Contemporary, Folk – Traditional, and Bluegrass

Applebee’s Restaurant, 127 E. Broad St., 703-532-5380, featuring: Choral, Classical, Cabaret/Musical Theatre, and Big Band/Swing

Hoang’s Grill & Sushi Bar, 502 W. Broad St., 703-536-7777, featuring Blues/Traditional and Gospel/Inspirational

JAN. 29-31: Bulgarian, Georgian and Balinese Music at “Play On!”

“Play On!” continues this weekend with three performances at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Avenue.  Presented by Creative Cauldron,  “Play On!” is a month long celebration spotlighting the vibrant and diverse musical community of the Washington metro area through performances from classical to contemporary, Old World to New World.  In keeping with Creative Cauldron’s mission to make quality arts programming affordable, tickets will range from $5- $20. Read more

FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Chamber & Irish Music at ArtSpace

Special to the Falls Church Times

Jan. 21, 2010

Creative Cauldron will host music lovers to two concerts this weekend at ArtSpace Falls Church, featuring chamber music Friday and Irish folk music Saturday.  Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, Jan. 22, the Novella Chamber Players will present an international feast, with music from Hungary and France among others. The program will include the Serenade by Erno von Dohnanyi and the Quartet by Debussy.

The Novella Chamber Players are an ensemble of string players who also collaborate with other instrumentalists. In a time when music is often digitized and streamed and comes out of tiny earbuds, they are dedicated to the immediacy and intensity of live performance. In addition to performing at traditional concert venues, they enjoy supporting worthy causes through benefit concerts and appearances. Previously named the Washington String Quartet, they fulfilled a year-long residency at George Washington University. The core members of the Novella Chamber Players are violinists Xi Chen and Elizabeth Field, violist Uri Wassertzug, and cellist Elizabeth Davis.

On Saturday, Jan. 23, Mad for the Road will perform traditional Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes as well as Irish songs both fun and beautiful. The band has performed together since 2007 in such venues as the Falls Church Summer Concert Series in Cherry Hill Park,City of Fairfax First Night, The International Children’s Festival at Wolftrap, Jammin’ Java as well as local Irish pubs and festivals.

Come and enjoy an entertaining evening of Irish fun. The band plays an interesting assortment of instruments including penny whistle, low whistle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, the Irish drum called the bodhran, and the mandolin.

ArtSpace Falls Church is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in Falls Church City.

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