Past Events: Explore the Arts

Wine and Song Talks: Dangerous Music
Thu., Feb. 8, 2007, 6:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Engage your mind and your palette with good wines and provocative insights into great music in this three-part series of delightful talks. Session II: Dangerous Music, featuring wines of Germany.
Lunchtime Look-in: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Thu., Jan. 18, 2007, 12:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for an intimate discussion--including the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!
Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre
Tue., Jan. 9, 2007, 1:15 PM
2006-2007 Season
Join ballet scholars for a behind-the-scenes view of American Ballet Theatre company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.
What to Listen for in Music: In Search of Romanticism
Jan. 8 - Feb. 5, 2007
2006-2007 Season
This four-part series examines musical inspirations from literature and life in the 19th and 20th century.
Ronald K. Brown: Beginner's Movement Workshop
Sat., Dec. 9, 2006, 11:00 AM
2006-2007 Season
Join noted choreographer Ronald K. Brown in a fun and inspiring beginner movement session especially
for adults.
Wine and Song Talks: Love and Death
Thu., Nov. 9, 2006, 6:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Engage your mind and your palette with good wines and provocative insights into great music in this three-part series of delightful talks. Session I: Love and Death, featuring wines of Tuscany.
African Dance Workshop with Koffi Kôkô
Wed., Nov. 1, 2006, 3:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Join intenationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and performance artist Koffi Kôkô in this dynamic workshop exploring the evolution and future of African dance and Kôkô's own unique blend of dance styles.
Shostakovich: Rebel Music
Wed., Oct. 25, 2006, 6:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
This insightful discussion examines the life of Dmitri Shostakovich: the man, his influences, and the impact his music has had upon his native Russia and the world.
Lynn Harrell, cello: Master Class
Fri., Oct. 20, 2006, 4:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Performance Plus in the Community with Sorab Modi
Tue., Oct. 17, 2006, 7:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Deconstructing Modern Dance: Bodies in Space
Oct. 16 - 25, 2006
2006-2007 Season
Led by dance scholar Suzanne Carbonneau, this three-part series examines where the trajectories of modern dance choreographers diverge and where they fit into a shared history.
Deconstructing Modern Dance: Bodies in Space
Oct. 16 - 25, 2006
2006-2007 Season
Led by dance scholar Suzanne Carbonneau, this three-part series examines where the trajectories of modern dance choreographers diverge and where they fit into a shared history.
Lunchtime Look-in: Twelve Angry Men
Wed., Oct. 11, 2006, 12:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members of Twelve Angry Men for an intimate discussion--including the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!
Jazz Master Class Look-in with Geri Allen
Thu., Oct. 5, 2006, 6:00 PM
2006-2007 Season
Observe renowned jazz pianist Geri Allen as she discusses her craft and leads a master class of jazz musicians utilizing influences of Duke Ellington.
Lunchtime Look-In: Little Women - The Musical
Fri., Jul. 7, 2006, 12:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members for an intimate discussion--including opportunities to ask questions of the artists!
Behind the Scenes at the Eisenhower Theater: Mame
Tue., Jun. 6, 2006, 5:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
In this backstage session, meet the men and women who make this all-new Kennedy Center Theater production, starring Tony(r) winner Christine Baranski, come to life.
Meet the Artists of the NSO: Kurt Masur
Sat., Jun. 3, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Hear excerpts from the evening's program as NSO musicians discuss how they prepare for a performance. Then enjoy dinner in one of the Kennedy Center's private reception rooms.
An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
Mon., May 1, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
The legendary composer and lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and more comes to the Kennedy Center for a discussion/demonstration moderated by ASCAP Director of Musical Theater Michael Kerker.
An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
Mon., May 1, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
The legendary composer and lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and more comes to the Kennedy Center for a discussion/demonstration moderated by ASCAP Director of Musical Theater Michael Kerker.
An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
Mon., May 1, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
The legendary composer and lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and more comes to the Kennedy Center for a discussion/demonstration moderated by ASCAP Director of Musical Theater Michael Kerker.
An Evening with Stephen Schwartz
Mon., May 1, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
The legendary composer and lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and more comes to the Kennedy Center for a discussion/demonstration moderated by ASCAP Director of Musical Theater Michael Kerker.
Hip Hop Workshop with Full Circle
Sat., Apr. 29, 2006, 3:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Learn fun and funky hip hop moves like poppin' and lockin' from this diverse dance team that's breaking all barriers.
Dabbkeh Dance Class for Families
Sat., Apr. 8, 2006, 2:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Learn a vital part of Jordanian culture with this traditional group folk dance, in conjunction with the new Kennedy Center co-production Walking the Winds: Arabian Tales.
Country Songwriters in the Round
Mon., Apr. 3, 2006, 6:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
From writing lyrics to performing them, country music's brightest songwriters share their inspirations and challenges by leading a masterclass of local songwriters.
Master Class with Akikazu Nakamura
Mon., Mar. 27, 2006, 7:00 PM
2005-2006 Season