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Ever hear the phrase, "music to my ears?" Working in an art museum, music is not the first thing that comes to mind. Our efforts are always swarming around rotating installations, upcoming exhibitions, new acquisitions, educational outreach, or any number of other tasks. In fact, music would be an afterthought altogether if our devoted public programs team didn't work so tirelessly to bring amazing local and regional musicians to the museum for frequent performances. We aim to please as many palates as possible, so we continue to grow our repertoire of offerings as time passes. Take a look below at this season's featured acts and hopefully you will find something that is--wait for it--music to your ears!
Mandy
Public Affairs Associate
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Take 5! | Andrea Wood Quintet
January 19 at 5 p.m.
Bask in the sultry sounds of Andrea Wood's blues vocals while enjoying refreshments from the Courtyard Cafe and a printmaking activity led by artists from George Mason University. Presented in Kogod Courtyard.
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Recital | Washington National Opera
January 22 at 2 p.m.
Abide in the elegant Grand Salon for an afternoon of opera scenes inspired by the artworks on display as performed by the Washington National Opera's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists. Presented at the Renwick Gallery (Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street NW) |
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Luce Unplugged | Dance for the Dying
January 22 at 2 p.m.
Alexandria, Virginia-based Dance for the Dying performs a mixture of dance and rock music in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art after a talk about an artwork the group selected. Talk meets in the F Street Lobby at 1:30 p.m.; concert begins at 2 p.m. |
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21st Century Consort | Multiplicity
February 11 at 5 p.m.
The museum's ensemble-in-residence, 21st Century Consort, celebrates the exhibition Multiplicity with works by Conlon Nancarrow, Robert Beaser, David Froom, Mark Kuss and Dan Visconti. Presented in McEvoy Auditorium. To purchase tickets visit residentassociates.org. |
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Luce Unplugged | The Torches
February 12 at 2 p.m.
Local musical group The Torches will perform a mixture of rock and folk music at 2 p.m. in the Luce Foundation Center following a talk about a work of art they selected. Talk meets in the F Street Lobby at 1:30 p.m.; concert begins at 2 p.m. |
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Take 5! | Little Red and The Renegades Mardi Gras Special
February 16 at 5 p.m.
Grab your krewe and join the party as Little Red and his crew create a classic Louisiana sound with accordian, steel pans, bass, drums and guitar. Purchase refreshments in the Courtyard Cafe, borrow a board games, and try your hand at a special printmaking activity led by artists from George Mason University. Presented in Kogod Courtyard. |
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All programs free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Photography, jazz, craft, media arts...
what's your pleasure?
to receive only the items you want!
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IMAGES | Andrea Wood | Members of WNO's Young Artist Program perform at the Renwick Gallery | Dance for the Dying | 21st Century Consort | The Torches | Little Red and The Renegades |
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th & F Streets NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Renwick Gallery
Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006 |
