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The National Philharmonic presents an evening of Mozart. Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony is widely regarded as representing the height of the Classical style. Polished and elegant, it is also exciting and brilliant with a celebratory fugue in the final movement. Andreas Makris’ Viola Concerto is a perfect foil for internationally renowned violist Miles Hoffman, the witty music commentator on NPR’s Morning Edition.

MOZART Cassation No. 2
MAKRIS Viola Concerto
MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

Opera greats of today and tomorrow convene at Strathmore for onephenomenal concert event. Enjoy the intimate setting as opera sensation PlacidoDomingo conducts 30 accomplished Washington National Opera orchestra musiciansaccompanying members of the Washington National Opera Domingo-Cafritz YoungArtist Program with repertoire of American and international favoritesincluding opera excerpts from off the beaten path.

NMAI Cultural Arts and The Smithsonian Associates present Drew Lacapa! Comedian Andrew "Drew" Lacapa (Apache/Hopi/Tewa) combines Native folk tales, contemporary humor, and Indian flair. He believes his humor is not discriminatory in that everyone is worthy of being teased regardless of ethnicity or religion. His act personifies the hardships of Native people in this century. Lacapa's physical antics, enhanced with costumes, create a unique portrait of contemporary America's indigenous people.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum invites visitors to celebrate the Chinese New Years. Festivities to bring in the Year of the Ox include the famous Lion Dance parade, performances by the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and traditional martial arts experts. Learn the art of calligraphy and make red paper lanterns to bring yourself good luck in the New Year!

The Cherry Orchard reflects the changing society during the nineteenth century. It is a time when serfs are being liberated and the challenges of the communities. Cherry Orchard runs from January 15 through February 15 with performances at 8pm on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.

The Cherry Orchard reflects the changing society during the nineteenth century. It is a time when serfs are being liberated and the challenges of the communities. Cherry Orchard runs from January 15 through February 15 with performances at 8pm on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays and a Sunday matinee at 2pm.