Friday, September 1, 2006
Pietasters
Come see D.C.’s own The Pietasters—dubbed the grandfathers of ska-rock-and-soul—as they stir up a frenzy with shades of Spencer Davis, Otis Redding, Alton Ellis, and Bob Marley, as well as cool covers.


Saturday, September 2, 2006
Metrostage
PART OF THE 5TH ANNUAL PAGE-TO-STAGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
Don’t miss a new revue of songs by the creator of Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and The Baker’s Wife, plus selections from The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars and Motor Kings—a new musical about a black barnstorming ball club in 1939.


Sunday, September 3, 2006
Taffety Punk Theatre Company
PART OF THE 5TH ANNUAL PAGE-TO-STAGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
The Taffety Punk Theatre Company rocks one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known poems with live music and dance. Guest artists include musicians Katy Otto, Erin McCarley, and choreographer Jeffrey Bailey.


Monday, September 4, 2006
Signature Theatre
PART OF THE 5TH ANNUAL PAGE-TO-STAGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
Signature Theatre showcases songs from projects in development, including The Underground Railroad, SSA: Ass Backwards, The Next Big Thing, and Saving Aimee.


Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Red Stick Ramblers
This group delights audiences with danceable rhythms and strong, elegant melodies created by mixing Cajun fiddle tunes, Western swing, and traditional jazz of the 1920s and 1930s.


Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Don Bruce Big Band
Vocalist Bruce leads his group as they entertain audiences with their big band spin on swing standards and pop favorites.


Thursday, September 7, 2006
Lisa Moscatiello
Featuring vocalist Moscatiello, guitarist Erik Wenberg, drummer Robbie Magruder, keyboardist Harry Appelman, and Jon Nazdin on upright bass, this D.C. group blends jazz and folk.


Friday, September 8, 2006
Night Kitchen Radio Theater
IN THE FAMILY THEATER
Join Millennium Stage for these monthly “live radio theater” productions, which mix original scripts with music and sound effects and are recorded for broadcast on XM Satellite Radio’s Kids Channel. This month, young people and their families can experience Clever Bill, from the book by William Nicholson. It is a charming story of a young girl and her devoted toy soldier, Bill Davis. A timeless tale filled with humor and affection.


Saturday, September 9, 2006
The Amadeus Orchestra
This professional chamber orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Smithsonian Institution, and worldwide via radio broadcast.


Sunday, September 10, 2006
Washington National Opera "Insights Series"
The WNO Insight Lecture Series discusses and performs excerpts from two works: Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle, a dark tale about a woman on the verge of discovering her husband’s terrifying secret, and Puccini’s only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi, which features farce, fraud, and a deathbed scene played for laughs.


Monday, September 11, 2006
Stephen Kalnoske
IN THE CONCERT HALL
Organist Stephen Kalnoske performs a concert on the Kennedy Center’s Filene organ.


Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Ben Davis and the Jetts
Emerging from his punk rock roots, guitarist and vocalist Ben Davis has developed into a musician with diverse interests and influences, having played with such artists as Engine Down, Denali, and Pinback.


Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Carrie Newcomer
Vocalist and guitarist Carrie Newcomer, the Indiana-based songwriter who has been traveling the country telling stories and blending diverse musical styles for nearly two decades, has shared the stage with a variety of performers, including Alison Krauss, and Bonnie Raitt.


Thursday, September 14, 2006
Asha Vattikuti
LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
Asha Vattikuti, who specializes in Kathak-a classical dance style of Northern India-presents Gul-E-Bakawali, the story of Prince Taj-Ul-Muluk and the fairy Princess Bakawali. Collaborators Lori Clark, Laurel Victoria Gray and Silk Road Dance Company perform the Middle Eastern dances.


Friday, September 15, 2006
Asha Vattikuti
LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
Asha Vattikuti, who specializes in Kathak-a classical dance style of Northern India-presents Gul-E-Bakawali, the story of Prince Taj-Ul-Muluk and the fairy Princess Bakawali. Collaborators Lori Clark, Laurel Victoria Gray and Silk Road Dance Company perform the Middle Eastern dances.


Saturday, September 16, 2006
Nanci Griffith
OUTDOORS ON THE SOUTH PLAZA – PART OF THE 22ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ARTS FESTIVAL
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for Nanci Griffith, hailed by Rolling Stone as “the Queen of Folkabilly.” The Grammy Award®–winning singer/songwriter brings together folk and country in such classics as “Gulf Coast Highway.” Click here for more information on other Open House Arts Festival events.


Sunday, September 17, 2006
Tremé Brass Band
2006 NEA NATIONAL HERITAGE AWARD RECIPIENT
The Tremé Brass Band brings a fresh exuberance to New Orleans jazz by mixing elements of funk, soul, and modern jazz to the delight of all listeners.


Monday, September 18, 2006
Henry Gray
2006 NEA NATIONAL HERITAGE AWARD RECIPIENT
Blues pianist and vocalist Henry Gray—a Louisiana native—has performed at virtually every New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival. He was nominated for a Grammy Award® in 1998 for A Tribute to Howlin’ Wolf, for whom he played piano for many years.


Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Gjallarhorn
This performance will not be broadcast.
Finnish-Swedish band Gjallarhorn—consisting of singer and fiddler Jenny Wilhelms; Christopher Öhman on viola, fiddle, mandola, and backing vocals; percussionist David Lillkvist; and Tommi Mansikka-Aho on didgeridoo—create strong melodies in their roots-based Nordic folk rock. ON DEMAND AVAILABILITY PENDING.


Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Classika Theater
Classika Theater performs The Magical Balloon, which tells the story of a traveling actor and his magical trunk of tricks and toys, as expressed through masks, pantomime, unique choreography, and audience participation.


Thursday, September 21, 2006
Helanius J. Wilkins
Edgeworks Dance Theater
LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
Helanius J. Wilkins and EDGEWORKS Dance Theater perform Cold Case, a dance work exploring issues of race and representation through the eyes of black men.


Friday, September 22, 2006
Edgeworks Dance Theater
Helanius J. Wilkins
LOCAL DANCE COMMISSIONING PROJECT
Helanius J. Wilkins and EDGEWORKS Dance Theater perform Cold Case, a dance work exploring issues of race and representation through the eyes of black men.


Saturday, September 23, 2006
Old School Freight Train
From Charlottesville, Virginia, Old School Freight Train combines thought-provoking lyrics with captivating melodies, soulful vocals, and imaginative arrangements, blending bluegrass, jazz, Latin, and Celtic music.


Sunday, September 24, 2006
Cibelle
Brazilian singer Cibelle, whether singing in Portuguese or English, takes audiences on a sonic journey through bossa nova, electronic music, soul, and jazz.


Monday, September 25, 2006
Washington National Opera "Insights Series"
The WNO Insight Lecture Series discusses and performs excerpts from Nicholas Maw’s Sophie’s Choice, based William Styron’s heart-wrenching novel. The opera is about a Polish immigrant and former prisoner in Auschwitz who now lives in post–World War II Brooklyn with her two lovers, Nathan and Stingo.


Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Boys and Girls Club of Washington
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington presents Icon 06, in which local youth display their talents on stage and receive awards and scholarships for school.
and the winners are:
NIKKO CUSTODIO (12) and MARTINA SAN DIEGO (12) (singing duo)
RIANA CHAN (3rd Grade) (piano)
RICKY AYALA (10) (singing)
KATIE RADZISZEWSKI (Freshman at George Mason University)(dance)
SAMANTHA LONG (13) (singing)


Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Ziva's Spanish Dance

Blending traditional Spanish with modern dance, this group captivates audiences with dances ranging from the fiery flamenco of Andalusia to the spirited folk dances of Aragon.