Hispanic Heritage Month

EVENTS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14-20

DATE	EVENT	HOURS	LOCATION	CONTACT	PRICE	DETAILS
This Week*	ACE Theatre	Tue/Wed:7:30PM Thu/Fri:8PM Sat:2PM & 8PM; Sun:2PM & 7PM	Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206	(703) 820-9771	$49, $57, $66, $69, $74, $77 (prices vary by date) $30/Rush tickets (1-hr. before show)	Set in 1950s heartland America, Ace is the epic story of 10-year-old Danny Lucas' attempt to find his place in the present, and unlock his future. When Danny receives a toy plane as an unexpected gift, he's launched on an adventure of discovery to reconstruct the pieces of his shattered past. Thru a series of mysterious revelations, Danny's transported back in time - flying into the gathering storm over Europe during aerial dogfights of WWI and soaring with the daring Tiger squadrons of WWII in the skies above Southeast Asia. A tale of triumph, transcendence, humor, and heart as seen through the prism of a child's eyes, Ace magically explores the heroic lives and unforeseen legacies of the men and women of our greatest generations. *Dates: Aug. 26-Sep. 28.
This Week*	David Boothman, In the Music, From the Spirit, Through the Eyes	10AM-5PM Daily	Montpelier Arts Center, Main Gallery 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD	(301) 953-1993; TTY (301) 490-2329	FREE	Paintings and Drawings by visionary artist and bandleader of the Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble. *Dates: Sep.5 - Oct.31; Gallery talk: Sep.12, 6:30-9PM, followed by reception, 7:30-9PM.
This Week*	Green Light, A Call for Art, a juried exhibition Art	10AM-10PM	The Kennedy Center, Hall of States, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC	(800) 444-1324	FREE	A juried exhibition of award-winning works by 15 emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. The exhibition celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. *Dates: Sep. 1-Nov. 2, various hours.
This Week*	In The Beginning Theatre	Fri/Sat: 8PM Sun: 3PM	Bowie Playhouse Whitemarsh Park 6314 Crain Highway Bowie, MD	(410) 757-5700	$18/General; $15/Seniors (56+) & full-time students	2nd Star Productions hits us with their One act comedies. *Dates: Sept. 5-27.
This Week*	Verdi's La Traviata Opera	Various hours	The Kennedy Center, Opera House 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC	(800) 444-1324	$45-$600	Washington National Opera opens its 2008-2009 season with Verdi's La Traviata. Ravishing melodies, sumptuous costumes, and gorgeous choruses abound in Verdi's romantic opera about the sacrifice of true love. *Dates: Sep. 13- Oct. 5, various hours.
14	Festival Salvadoreñisimo Hispanic Heritage Month	10AM-9PM	Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877	(800) 630-9051	$25/person; $10/Parking	Year after year they celebrate the greatness of their Hispanic roots with a unique festival that brings together the entire Central American community in the area in one big event that is to this day recognized as the official festival of not only Salvadorians but the whole Central America Family! Come enjoy food, music and arts & crafts.
14*	International Children's Festival Concert	10AM	Wolf Trap Filene Center 1645 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA 22182	Info: (703) 255-1900 Tix: (877) WOLFTRAP	2-Day Pass: $18/Adults, $15/Seniors & Children 1-Day Pass: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors & Children	Featuring: ScrapArtsMusic. An annual festival featuring international performers and fun for children of all ages! *Dates: Sept. 13-14.
14	The Felice Brothers Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$20	With A.A. Bondy
15*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
15	Jackson Browne Concert	8PM	Warner Theater 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC	(800) 551-7328	$65, $39.50	Time The Conqueror Tour
15	Renwick Gallery Bilingual Highlight Tour Hispanic Heritage Month Event	12PM	Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, 8th and F Streets, NW,Washington, D.C.	(202) 633-1000	FREE	Tour the Renwick Gallery with Spanish-speaking guide.
15	Semilla: Traditional Fandango from Mexico Hispanic Heritage Month Event	6PM	National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, Diker Pavilion, One Bowling Green, New York City	(202) 633-1000	FREE	Semilla is a collective of young musicians and dancers in the New York City area. Hailing from Veracruz, Mexico City, and other parts of Mexico, they perform the fandango in the styles of son jarocho, son huasteco, and son de terima. Semilla es un grupo colectivo, integrado por jóvenes músicos y bailarines del área de Nueva York. Aclamados en Veracruz, Ciudad de México y otras partes de México, interpretarán el fandango al estilo del son jarocho, del son huasteco y del son de tarima.
16*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
16	Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Workshop Hispanic Heritage Month Event	5-8PM	Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F Streets, NW,Washington, D.C.	(202) 633-1000	FREE, register online	This workshop provides teachers for resources and ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month programming. Participants explore the American Art galleries and come away with a "Latino Art and Culture Kit" for the classroom.
16	Nature Nuts	11AM-12PM	Accokeek Foundation, Education Center 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607	(301) 283-2113	$6/Non-members $5/Members; limited to 15 children, ages 3-5, registration required	This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
16	Old Blind Dogs, Teada, Cara Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$29.50
16	Tango Lessons Hispanic Heritage Month	6-8PM	City Museum of Washington, 801 K Street, NW, Washington, DC	n/a	FREE	With Sharna Fabiano.
16*	Tyler Perry's the Marriage Counselor Musical Theatre	8PM*	Warner Theatre 13th & E Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004	(202) 783-4000	$49*	A marriage is one of the greatest institutions in the world. It transcends happiness, laughter and the gift of love. Our culture today is designed to create futile circumstances that are sometimes hard to overcome in marriage. The # 1 urban playwright in the country introduces his newest stage production, Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor" to profile relationships that put the quest to the test and tells the story of how in the end "love conquers all" (or makes you smarter.) *Dates: Sept. 16-21, various hours, prices.
17	Afternoon Tea: Robert Statham, Pianist Concert	2PM	Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, MD	(301) 203-6070 TTY (301) 203-3803	$10	Raised in Fort Washington, MD, pianist Robert Statham attended Harmony Hall when it was a public school. His repertoire delights audiences with music of the Romantics, including Chopin and Rachmanionoff.
17*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
17	Diosa Costello: The Latin Bombshell of Broadway Hispanic Heritage Month Event	7PM	S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, 1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W., Washington, D.C.	(202) 357-3030	$15/General; $12/Resident Assoc. Members.	Diosa Costello rose from the clubs of New York's Spanish Harlem to ride Latin music's wave of popularity in the late 1930s and early 1940s. In this rare appearance, Costello shares Broadway memories with National Museum of American History curators.
17	Forum on Diplomats and Community Hispanic Heritage Month	9:30-10:30AM	Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC	n/a	FREE	With Sharna Fabiano.
17	Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$29.50
17	Kid's Day Out	10:30AM	Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, MD	(301) 203-6070 TTY (301) 203-3803	$5	Join us for a Wednesday morning out! A fun filled hour of music, dance, clowning, and/or storytelling. Entertaining and educational! Pre-K - 4th grade.
17	Salsa Lessons Hispanic Heritage Month	6-8PM	City Museum of Washington, 801 K Street, NW, Washington, DC	n/a	FREE	With Cecilia Villalobos. Reception and music.
17*	Tyler Perry's the Marriage Counselor Musical Theatre	8PM*	Warner Theatre 13th & E Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004	(202) 783-4000	$52*	A marriage is one of the greatest institutions in the world. It transcends happiness, laughter and the gift of love. Our culture today is designed to create futile circumstances that are sometimes hard to overcome in marriage. The # 1 urban playwright in the country introduces his newest stage production, Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor" to profile relationships that put the quest to the test and tells the story of how in the end "love conquers all" (or makes you smarter.) *Dates: Sept. 16-21, various hours, prices.
18	Arlo Guthrie with the NSO Pops Concert	8PM	The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC	(800) 444-1324	$20-$65	American folk singer Arlo Guthrie joins the NSO Pops for a one-night-only concert event, as part of the Kennedy Center's Arts Across America celebration.
18*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
18	Cuban Salsa Class Hispanic Heritage Month	7:30-10PM	Prince George's County Suite/Community Room, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	Barb Bernstein: (301) 314-2787; register: here	$15/person	The University's Arts & Learning Center is hosting a special class and party.
18	Laura Marling & Johnny Flynn Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$20
19*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
19*	Crossing Delancey Theatre	Fri/Sat: 8PM; Sun:2PM	Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway Greenbelt, MD	(301) 441-8770	$15/General $12/Seniors & students	A delightful romantic comedy about family, friendship and fun that takes place on New York City's lower East side. Meet Izzy, a young bookish woman with ideals and her Bubbie (grandmother) whose old world traditions collide with Izzy's contemporary ones. Who will win this struggle of the wills? And what of Sam, the pickle man? And Hannah, the matchmaker? And Tyler, the author whom Izzy reveres? Come see the bubbles brew in the pickle barrel! *Dates: Sep.19-Oct.11.
19	Forum with LGBT and Reception Hispanic Heritage Month	6-8PM	City Museum of Washington, 801 K Street, NW, Washington, DC	n/a	FREE	With signer Eliar Franco.
19	Hispanic Heritage Month Festival Hispanic Heritage Month	11AM-6PM	Nyumburu Cultural Center Ampitheatre, Colony Ballroom, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	Email Vanessa Morales	FREE	The student organizations under the umbrella organization of the Hispanic Heritage Coalition will have various activities for the public, from performances, games to informational resources.
19*	Mestiza Power Hispanic Heritage Month Event	7:30PM*	National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater, Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C.	(202) 357-3030	$15/General; $12/Resident Assoc. Members.	This new play sheds light on the everyday lives of contemporary Mayan women in Yucatan. In Spanish with English subtitles. Esta flamante obra arroja luz sobre la vida cotidiana de las mujeres mayas contemporáneas en el Yucatán. En español con subtítulos en inglés. *Dates: Sept. 19-20, hours vary.
19	Paul Mooney - Dick Gregory - Franklyn Ajaye	8:30PM	DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC	(202) 628-1776	$75, $55, $40
19*	the break/s Dance	7:30PM	The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC	(800) 444-1324	$20	With two turntables, video, and a spoken word virtuoso, the living history of the hip hop generation is dramatically realized through the break/s, the performed personal narrative of poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph. *Dates: Sept. 19-20.
19*	Tyler Perry's the Marriage Counselor Musical Theatre	8PM*	Warner Theatre 13th & E Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004	(202) 783-4000	$59*	A marriage is one of the greatest institutions in the world. It transcends happiness, laughter and the gift of love. Our culture today is designed to create futile circumstances that are sometimes hard to overcome in marriage. The # 1 urban playwright in the country introduces his newest stage production, Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor" to profile relationships that put the quest to the test and tells the story of how in the end "love conquers all" (or makes you smarter.) *Dates: Sept. 16-21, various hours, prices.
19	Yard Dogs Road Show Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$25	With The Indigo featuring Rachel Brice.
20	Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo	1:30PM & 7:30PM	Show Place Arena/ Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD	(301) 952-7999	Call for pricing	The Nation's Only Touring Black Rodeo. See the influence of African-American cowboy, Bill Pickett, with cattle roping, bull riding and the usual rodeo activities.
20	Colonial Foodways	10AM-4PM	National Colonial Farm 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607	(301) 283-2113	Admission fee required, members free	Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods. Rain or shine.
20*	CONECTA 08 Art Exhibit Art Hispanic Heritage Month	Call for info	The Stamp Gallery, The Stamp, University of Maryland, College Park, MD	(301) 314-8492 Email Jackie Milad	FREE	An exhibition and artist collaborative project featuring emerging U.S. and Mexican Artists. *Dates: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) Sept. 15-Oct. 24.
20*	Crossing Delancey Theatre	Fri/Sat: 8PM; Sun:2PM	Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway Greenbelt, MD	(301) 441-8770	$15/General $12/Seniors & students	A delightful romantic comedy about family, friendship and fun that takes place on New York City's lower East side. Meet Izzy, a young bookish woman with ideals and her Bubbie (grandmother) whose old world traditions collide with Izzy's contemporary ones. Who will win this struggle of the wills? And what of Sam, the pickle man? And Hannah, the matchmaker? And Tyler, the author whom Izzy reveres? Come see the bubbles brew in the pickle barrel! *Dates: Sep.19-Oct.11.
20*	Eiko and Koma Dance	8PM*	Dance Place 3225 8th Street, NE Washington, DC	(202) 269-1600	$22/General; $17/Seniors, students, artists, members, teachers (pre K-12); $8/Child (2-17)	Distinguished artists Eiko and Koma are joined on stage with painters Charian and Peace. *Dates: Sept. 20-21, various hours.
20	Lowen & Navarro Concert	7:30PM	Birchmere 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22305	(703) 549-7500	$29.50	With Stephen Fearing & Tom Wilson.
20	Gran Dia Chapin 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month	10AM-8PM	Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877	(800) 630-9051	$5/General Free/Kids 12 and under. $10/Parking	Come enjoy a Guatemalan family event full of food, fun, music and exhibitors. Venga disfrutar de una familia guatemalteca evento lleno de comida, diversión, música y expositores.
20	National Stomp Out Sickle Cell Walk	8AM-12PM	Howard University Hosptial 2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC	www.soswalk.org	Donations or registration fee	Please join various DC and Maryland elected officials and hundreds of people across the country as we join hands in this first ever joint (multistate) effort to walk a 3K for a cure for sickle cell disease. This walk will feature walkers at Howard University and Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC; Baltimore,MD; Fort Washington, MD; Central Park, New York City; Memphis, Tennessee; Connecticut; Norfolk State; South Carolina; and many more walking virtually. Proceeds from each walk will benefit organizations specified in each of the participating states.
20	Several Species - the Pink Floyd Experience Concert	6PM	Pier Six Concert Pavilion 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21202	(410) 783-4189	$32.50-$42.50
20*	the break/s Dance	7:30PM	The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC	(800) 444-1324	$20	With two turntables, video, and a spoken word virtuoso, the living history of the hip hop generation is dramatically realized through the break/s, the performed personal narrative of poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph. *Dates: Sept. 19-20.
20	Tree Identification Walk	10AM-11AM	Accokeek Foundation, Education Center 3400 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek, MD 20607	(301) 283-2113	$2/Non-member, Free/Members	This walk pays tribute to trees in all of their spectacular fall colors. Join Joe Clements, owner of Heaven's Garden in Port Tobacco, Maryland, for a walk down Bluebird Trail into the arboretum and back along the Paw Paw trail. Throughout the walk Joe will talk about the trees encountered and various techniques for identifying trees. Be sure to wear tough, comfortable shoes. Rain or shine.
20	Kid's Day Out	10:30AM	Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Rd. Ft. Washington, MD	(301) 203-6070 TTY (301) 203-3803	$5	Join us for a Wednesday morning out! A fun filled hour of music, dance, clowning, and/or storytelling. Entertaining and educational! Pre-K - 4th grade.
20*	Tyler Perry's the Marriage Counselor Musical Theatre	3PM & 8PM*	Warner Theatre 13th & E Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004	(202) 783-4000	$56 (at 3PM), $62 (at 8PM)*	A marriage is one of the greatest institutions in the world. It transcends happiness, laughter and the gift of love. Our culture today is designed to create futile circumstances that are sometimes hard to overcome in marriage. The # 1 urban playwright in the country introduces his newest stage production, Tyler Perry's "The Marriage Counselor" to profile relationships that put the quest to the test and tells the story of how in the end "love conquers all" (or makes you smarter.) *Dates: Sept. 16-21, various hours, prices.

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