Past Events: Explore the Arts

Lost Jazz Film Classics
Nov. 7 - 21, 2005
2005-2006 Season
Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor and film archivist Bob DeFlores share their personal stories and rare film clips of performances by the greats.
Lost Jazz Film Classics
Nov. 7 - 21, 2005
2005-2006 Season
Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor and film archivist Bob DeFlores share their personal stories and rare film clips of performances by the greats.
Open Master Class: Master and Protégés
Wed., Nov. 2, 2005, 4:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Observe Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Ballet Suzanne Farrell as she passes on her artistic wisdom through teaching local students the technical legacy that Balanchine created.
Open Master Class: Master and Protégés
Wed., Nov. 2, 2005, 4:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Observe Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Ballet Suzanne Farrell as she passes on her artistic wisdom through teaching local students the technical legacy that Balanchine created.
Lunchtime Look-In: Teahouse
Fri., Oct. 28, 2005, 12:00 PM
2005-2006 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join a moderated discussion with cast members of Teahouse by Beijing People's Art Theatre.
Backstage at the Peking Opera
Fri., Oct. 14, 2005, 4:30 PM
2005-2006 Season
Tour the set of Female Generals of the Yang Family and explore the intricate process of bringing this acclaimed work to the stage.
Backstage at the Peking Opera
Fri., Oct. 14, 2005, 4:30 PM
2005-2006 Season
Tour the set of Female Generals of the Yang Family and explore the intricate process of bringing this acclaimed work to the stage.
Backstage at the Peking Opera
Fri., Oct. 14, 2005, 4:30 PM
2005-2006 Season
Tour the set of Female Generals of the Yang Family and explore the intricate process of bringing this acclaimed work to the stage.
Backstage at the Peking Opera
Fri., Oct. 14, 2005, 4:30 PM
2005-2006 Season
Tour the set of Female Generals of the Yang Family and explore the intricate process of bringing this acclaimed work to the stage.
Open Rehearsal: National Ballet of China
Fri., Oct. 7, 2005, 3:30 PM
2005-2006 Season
Join a ballet scholar for a rare behind-the-scenes view of company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.
Lunchtime Look-in: Hairspray
Thu., Jul. 21, 2005, 12:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join the cast of the hit musical sensation for a one-on-one discussion.
Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS!
Fri., Jun. 24, 2005, 5:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Discover how it feels to dance as the legendary ballerina/choreographer leads an inspirational movement class for nondancers.
Suzanne Farrell Photo Exhibit Gallery Walk and Talk
Tue., Jun. 21, 2005, 5:30 PM
2004-2005 Season
Photographer Paul Kolnik leads a walking tour of stunning photographic images of the legendary ballerina/choreographer and her own company, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet.
George Balanchine's "Don Quixote" Lecture
Mon., Jun. 20, 2005, 6:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
A noted ballet scholar discusses the history of Balanchine's great work plus The Suzanne Farrell Ballet's new Kennedy Center production.
Lunchtime Look-in: Royal Shakespeare Company's Hecuba
Wed., Jun. 1, 2005, 12:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join a one-on-one discussion with cast members from Euripides' famous Greek tragedy, starring Vanessa Redgrave.
Lunchtime Look-in: Royal Shakespeare Company's Hecuba
Wed., Jun. 1, 2005, 12:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join a one-on-one discussion with cast members from Euripides' famous Greek tragedy, starring Vanessa Redgrave.
A Century of American Musical Theater
May 9 - 23, 2005
2004-2005 Season
Explore 100 years of musical theater in America in a three-part lecture/demonstration series featuring special guests, including Jerry Herman and Stephen Schwartz.
Meet the Artists of the NSO: Gil Shaham
Sat., Apr. 30, 2005, 6:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Enjoy a discussion with the acclaimed violinist, followed by dinner.
Katherine Dunham Open Master Class
Thu., Apr. 21, 2005, 3:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Observe the famous and groundbreaking Dunham Technique in this inspirational ballet class taught by "the matriarch of black dance" herself.
The Roots of Black Dance
Mon., Apr. 18, 2005, 6:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Join noted African and African American dance scholars for an insightful lecture on the evolution of African American dance.
Circo Comedia Mime Workshop
Sat., Apr. 9, 2005, 4:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Discover the world of circus comedy in this mime workshop for the whole family led by Circo Comedia's Smythe and Saucier.
Meet the Artists of the NSO: Marvin Hamlisch
Fri., Apr. 1, 2005, 6:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Enjoy a discussion with the NSO Principal Pops Conductor, followed by dinner.
Lunchtime Look-in: Mister Roberts
Wed., Mar. 23, 2005, 12:00 PM
2004-2005 Season
Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from our new production of this wartime classic for a one-on-one discussion.
Beyond Bebop: Jazz in the 1940s
Mar. 7 - 15, 2005
2004-2005 Season
In this three-part series, discover the giants who made jazz a household word in the 1940s, concluding with a Charlie Parker tribute concert by Roy Haynes.
Beyond Bebop: Jazz in the 1940s
Mar. 7 - 15, 2005
2004-2005 Season
In this three-part series, discover the giants who made jazz a household word in the 1940s, concluding with a Charlie Parker tribute concert by Roy Haynes.