BlackRock's 2013|14 Season Performances

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Southside Johnny & the Poor Fools Julie Fowlis

PHILADANCO The Eric Byrd TrioRed Molly

Thomas Pandolfi Angelina Ballerina Charlotte Blake Alston

SEASON

Performances2013|14

September28 Southside Johnny and The Poor Fools Pop/Rock

October4 Red Molly Folk/Americana/Bluegrass5 Eddie from Ohio Folk/Pop17 Buskin & Batteau Folk/Pop19 The Spooky Magic of Joe Romano Family19 Carolyn Malachi R&B/Jazz/Soul25/26 Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles Celtic/Folk/World

November2 Della Mae Bluegrass/Americana/Country3 Thomas Pandolfi Classical8 District Comedy Comedy16 Catherine Russell Jazz/Blues21 The Sweater Set Folk/Pop23/24 PHILADANCO Dance30* Angelina Ballerina, the Very Merry Holiday Musical Family

December1 Metropolitan Klezmer World7* A Charlie Brown Christmas Family/Jazz/Film15 An A Cappella Holiday with

The Capital Hearings Classical/Jazz19 Holiday Swing: Daryl Davis

and Gotta Swing Boogie Woogie/Blues21* Lloyd Dobler Effect: Holiday Experience Rock

January18 The 9 Songwriter Series Pop/Singer Songwriter25 Charlotte Blake Alston Family/Storyteller25 Hot Club of San Francisco and Cinema Vivant Jazz/Film

February1 Chelsey Green and The Green Project Classical/Soul20 Robin & Linda Williams Bluegrass/Country22 Dar Williams Folk/Pop

March1 Cashore Marionettes Family/Puppetry1 Cashore Marionettes Theater/Puppetry8 Dervish Celtic/World13 Seamus Kennedy Celtic/Comedy15 ClancyWorks Dance22 Suzy Bogguss Folk/Country

April5 Tiempo Libre Latin Jazz10 Peter Mayer Folk/Singer Songwriter 12* Treehouse Shakers: Hatched Family/Puppetry 12 Grace Kelly Quintet Jazz

May2 The Stray Birds Americana/Folk3 Dalí Quartet Latin Fiesta! Family/Classical/World3 Dalí Quartet Classical/World11 The Hit Men Pop/Oldies

* Multiple performances

Season-at-a-Glance

Dalí Quartet

2013|2014 Season Performance

Grace Kelly

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BlaCkRoCk CENtER FoR thE aRtS, leading venue for the performing and visual arts in Upper Montgomery County, MD, provides the community with the highest level of quality performances, free gallery exhibitions and arts education classes in a welcoming and intimate setting close to home.

Now in its 12th season, reaching more than 15,000 people per year, BlackRock presents performances featuring top regional, national and international touring talent from the worlds of pop, jazz, roots, rock, blues, folk, world and classical music, as well as dance and theatre for young audiences and families.

Learn more about our arts classes for all ages and gallery exhibits at www.blackrockcenter.org.

Chelsey Green Dalí Quartet Suzy Bogguss

Hot Club of San Francisco

2013|2014 Season Performanceand Event Guide

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One of the biggest reasons people love BlackRock is the intimate setting and warm, friendly atmosphere. The Mainstage has just 209 seats and the Studio Theater black box holds 150 seats, both venues providing an unmatched, up-close-and-personal performance experience. That means popular shows sell out in a flash. But you can get early access to shows through our members-only pre-sale. Tickets go on sale to the public August 19, 2013.

Access the sale now by becoming a member.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

$50-$124 SUPPORTER (fully tax-deductible)▪ Two free drink coupons for use during any

Mainstage or Studio Theater performance ▪ 15% off ticket packages (three or more shows) ▪ Advance notice of performances and advance ticket

purchasing privileges ▪ Invitation to members-only receptions for perfor-

mances, gallery openings and other special event opportunities

$125-$299 FAMILy FAN (fully tax-deductible)All above benefits PLUS:▪ $15 discount on art classes ▪ Advance notice of classes and camps and early

registration privileges ▪ Donor name recognition in performance programs

and on website ▪ NEW! Reserved seating at general admission

family shows

$300-$499 PATRON (fully tax-deductible)All above benefits PLUS:▪ $20 discount on summer camp tuition ▪ 10% discount on single ticket purchases

(restrictions apply) ▪ Bring a friend to BlackRock—buy two tickets

and get two ½ off ▪ NEW! Reserved seating at all general

admission shows

$500-$999 SENECA CLUB (fully tax-deductible)All above benefits PLUS:▪ Special invitations to Meet the Artist talks and

receptions ▪ Discount on a facility rental (certain restrictions apply) ▪ Two complimentary tickets to one showing of

BlackRock’s independent film series with opportu-nity to meet the filmmaker

$1,000-$2,499 SENECA CLUB IMPRESARIO (tax-deductible amount: $950)All above benefits PLUS:▪ Invitation for two additional guests at all receptions ▪ Complimentary Supporter Level membership to

give as a gift ▪ NEW! Opportunity to name a seat in our Mainstage

(a great idea to mark a milestone in your life or honor a loved one)

$2,500 (and above) ANNIVERSARy SOCIETy Members at this level can designate part of their gift to programs that reflect their interests, including education, gallery openings or performances. Call the Development Office at 240-912-1056 for more information.

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ON SCREEN/IN PERSON Independent Films Six of the freshest filmmakers on the American indie film circuit come to BlackRock to share their latest films. Tickets just $8. Series made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program (see page 16).

Artist Connect Learn. Explore. Engage. All through the eyes of the artists. This season, we have more opportunities for you to meet and talk with featured artists, take a workshop with award-winning musicians and dancers and get behind the scenes insights. These up-close-and-personal events offer a chance to deepen your appreciation for the arts and enrich your performance experience.

Family Friendly Performances and Discounts It doesn’t get any friendlier than $14 tickets. All of our family matinee performances are only $14, plus those age 17 and younger get $14 tickets for any show.

Listen LocalUnique opportunity to see new up-and-coming artists on the local talent scene. $20-$25 tickets to introduce you to these emerging and established talents in a laid back and informal setting.

Art & a ShowJoin us for a complimentary gallery reception in the Main Gallery before select Saturday evening performances. Take in the exhibit, meet the artist(s), enjoy a glass of wine and make an evening of it.

Social DanceLet’s move! you hit the floor in a 45-minute dance lesson followed by a dance party. What better chance to learn new moves, get exercise and listen to live music all while socializing and having fun.

Throughout this guide, you’ll find icons indicating that performance has a unique attribute new to the 2013/14 season.

Discover what’s new in the2013|14 season

BlackRock Center for the Arts is grateful to our members and the following foundations, sponsors, and corporate donors who have helped support BlackRock’s programs on our stages, in our classrooms, in our galleries and in our community with their generous contributions.

1Source Consultinganonymousarts & humanities Council of Montgomery CountyBuch ConstructionRenée Pyott CarlsonMr. & Mrs. Irvin l. Crawford IIdataprise, Inc.EESFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriottthe Gazette

hilton Washington dC North/Gaithersburgholy Cross healthhughes Network Systems, llC–an Echostar Companythe Ithaka Foundationkay apartment Communitiesthe kay Family Foundationkiplinger Foundationlerch, Early & Brewer lerner Enterprisesloiederman Soltesz associates

andy MarchwickiMaryland State arts CouncilMarriottMid atlantic arts FoundationMid-atlantic Federal Credit UnionMilestone Business ParkMinkoff development Corporationthe Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Pennsylvania Performing arts on tourPhilip l. Graham FundPleasants Constructionlauren and Richard PollinPulte homesRodgers ConsultingRandy l. ScritchfieldShady Grove adventist hospitalthe tower CompaniesWegmans

Gallery Treehouse Shakers The Sweater Set Carolyn Malachi

Thank You!


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Southside Johnny and The Poor Fools Pop/RockSeptember 28 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $42, Reserved Seating

Kicking off the season with a bang, Southside Johnny has been a long-time leader in the Jersey rock scene. Johnny Lyons is still a compelling performer because his evolution as an artist continues. The Poor Fools, a mostly acoustic band with a variety of back-up art-ists, perform a wide range of music from the Asbury Jukes, Bob Dylan, Mose Allison, Muddy Waters, NRBQ, Emmylou Harris, The Band, George Jones and more.

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Red Molly Folk/Americana/Bluegrassoctober 4 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

Fall in love with this sweetheart trio of Americana and folk music. Three great songwriters, who happen to be gorgeous, funny and irreverent, woo audiences with their amazing vocal blend and tight harmonies. Their recent CD “Light in the Sky” spent 20 weeks on the Americana Music Association’s Top 40 radio chart and charted as Folk DJ’s #3 Top Album of 2012. “Make room, Roches and Wailin’ Jennys, Red Molly has earned a place among the elite female trios.” —John Platt, WFUV. Join Red Molly for a FREE songwriting workshop. Check blackrockcenter.org for more information.This tour engagement of Red Molly is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Eddie from Ohio Pop/Folk october 5 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $32, Reserved Seating

Eddie from Ohio is actually based in Virginia and fan-tastic fun no matter where they are! Too energetic to be labeled just “folk” and not angry enough to be pegged “alternative,” Eddie from Ohio continues to defy description as their hand and stick percussion and textural flavoring of guitar/bass/harmonica sup-port their four-part harmonies and lyrically-driven original music. They’ve received WAMMIES for “Best Contemporary Folk Group” six times.

Buskin & Batteau Pop/Folkoctober 17 at 7:30 (third thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $25, General admission

This beloved and unpredictable folk/pop acoustic duo delivers wall-to-wall entertainment. Not only is their original music sophisticated and pleasing, their witty, acerbic banter makes the spaces between the songs as much fun as the songs themselves. “The most musically sophisticated act in folk.”—New york Times

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Carolyn Malachi R&B/Jazz/Souloctober 19 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

Carolyn Malachi is a Grammy-nominated local singer songwriter who draws on soul, R&B, straight-ahead jazz and Hip-Hop to create her lyric-focused music. She is at the forefront of a new generation of African American soul performers. Club seating.

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Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles Celtic/Folk/Worldoctober 25 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater october 26 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theatertickets: $32, Reserved Seating

Celtic music, always a favorite at BlackRock, reaches new heights in the hands of Julie Fowlis. One of the foremost interpreters of Gaelic music on the scene, her angelic voice and authenticity makes her as thrilling to hear live as she was in the Pixar film Brave. Come enjoy a real master of her art. Join Julie Fowlis and her band for a workshop on Celtic and Gaelic music Saturday, october 26. Enjoy a traditional Scotch tasting prior to Friday’s performance (additional fees apply). Check blackrockcenter.org for further details. This tour of Julie Fowlis is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Della MaeBluegrass/Country/Americana November 2 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

This fresh, contemporary all-woman bluegrass/country band is on the forefront of the resurgence of Americana music. They combine a powerful collective chemistry with vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent to spare. Known for their high-energy live performances, Della Mae arrives at BlackRock primed for stardom.

Thomas Pandolfi Classical PianoNovember 3 at 3:00 ▪ Gallery tickets: $25, General admission

Experience a sublime Sunday in the Main Gallery with the utterly engaging Thomas Pandolfi. The Washington Post has described him as “an artist who is master of both the grand gesture and the sensual line.” Sunday’s program features “The Italian Connection,” including works by J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Franz Liszt, Nicolo Paganini and Ottorino Respighi. Join thomas Pandolfi for a hands-on discussion and demonstration on the art of piano repertoire after the performance. a great opportu-nity for students of classical piano.

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Della Mae Carolyn Malachi

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Catherine Russell Jazz/BluesNovember 16 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $32, Reserved Seating

Vocalist Catherine Russell, chart-topping singer ex-traordinaire and one of the top jazz, blues, and swing singers around, is best known for breathing new life and emotional depth into a variety of swing-era classics, blues tunes, and jazz ballads. “Her singing is drenched in emotion, drama, experience and pure swing.” –The Wall Street Journal Meet the artist! Join Catherine Russell for a post-show Q&a.This tour engagement of Catherine Russell is funded through Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Jazz Touring Network program with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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The Sweater Set Folk/PopNovember 21 at 7:30 (third thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

The Sweater Set—duo Maureen Andary and Sara Curtin—make music using an impressive variety of instruments: from banjo to accordion to flute to kazoo to glockenspiel to guitar, not to mention their lushly harmonizing voices. The Sweater Set was awarded the 2012 and 2011 WAMMIES for Best Contemporary Folk Duo and have been nominated for 13 WAMMIES in all. Brightest Young Things nominates them as “D.C.’s most endearing duo,” claiming their attraction to them in live performance was “instant and inescapable.” Join the Sweater Set for a FREE ukelele workshop. Check blackrockcenter.org for more details.

Metropolitan Klezmer World Musicdecember 1 at 5:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

This Sunday afternoon performance falls during Hanukkah—celebrate on a high note! Metropolitan Klezmer brings eclectic exuberance to yiddish musi-cal genres from all over the map. Performing vibrant versions of lesser-known gems, they re-invent tradition with both irreverence and respect…an exhilarating journey for the entire family!

ENCORE!

A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio Film, Jazzdecember 7 at 7:30 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

Jazzy, retro holiday cheer for all! The winsome and winning combination of the classic animated film and the Eric Byrd Trio have made this a highly- anticipated BlackRock December tradition. Share it with the whole family Saturday afternoon (see page 14), or come for a nostalgic Saturday evening out, including a longer concert, with the adult crowd. Selected by the Washington Post as one of last Fall’s 23 things not to be missed. This performance is supported by a grant from the Mary-land State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivat-ing a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

The Sweater SetThe Eric Byrd TrioCatherine Russell

Metropolitan Klezmer


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An A Cappella Holiday with The Capital Hearings Classical/A Cappella/Jazzdecember 15 at 4:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $22, Reserved Seating

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like some great festive music. With repertoire ranging from Renaissance motets to modern hits, The Capital Hearings will be making spirits bright with this festive, family-friendly program. This dynamic a cappella ensemble makes its BlackRock debut with a mix of seasonal favorites, vocal jazz, and contemporary arrangements. The perfect holiday concert!

Lloyd Dobler Effect: Holiday Experience Rock/Popdecember 21 at 5:00 & 8:30 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $15, General admission

Come to a high-spirited holiday rock concert for everyone! This annual extravaganza spotlights this local band favorite and features a mix of holiday songs, re-vamped LDE songs, guest musicians and diverse covers. In addition, Santa makes an appearance at the family-friendly 5 pm show and gives out presents to everyone.

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The 9 Songwriter Series Pop/FolkJanuary 18 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

Why hear one or two talented singer songwriters when you can hear nine? Surprises and pleasures abound in this showcase of regional artists. Take a chance and enjoy the ride. Club seating.

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Hot Club of San Francisco and Cinema VivantJazz and Silent Film Shorts January 25 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing inspired by Django Rheinhardt. Cinema Vivant is a celebration of imagination, innova-tion and red hot talent: wizards of Gypsy jazz and three charming and whimsical stop-animation films.

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Chelsey Green and The Green Project Classical/Soul/R&B February 1 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

Performing music that could be described as “Classical Soul,” Chelsey Green and The Green Project give the vi-olin an electrifying new voice and bring the unmatched tone, richness and vibrancy of acoustic violin playing to audiences in a fresh, new way. Chelsey uses acoustic string performances to enhance live, popular music, just as it did in the days of Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, and Michael Jackson. Her dynamic string arrangements al-low for a new appreciation of the capabilities of strings as they relate to everyday contemporary listening.

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Robin and Linda Williams Folk/Country/Bluegrass February 20 at 7:30 (third thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $25, General admission

Robin and Linda Williams perform a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism. As The Washington Post put it, “The Williamses are able to sum up a life in a few details with moving completeness.”

Hot Club of San Francisco

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Dar Williams Pop/Folk February 22 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $32, Reserved Seating

Williams is a singer-songwriter specializing in pop folk and a frequent performer at folk festivals. Described as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters” by Hendrik Hertzberg of the The New Yorker, she has toured with such artists as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, and Shawn Colvin.

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Dervish Celtic/Folk/WorldMarch 8 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

The first of two contrasting Celtic shows in March, Dervish is a high-energy Irish band that is just plain hot. Anticipate phenomenal, virtuosic drumming and vocals from Cathy Jordan and some awesome accor-dion, fiddle and flute playing. This will get the St. Paddy’s Day celebrations started in high spirits.

Seamus Kennedy Celtic Music and ComedyMarch 13 at 7:30 (Second thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $32, General admission

Celtic celebration number two is Seamus Kennedy, an Irish singer, songwriter, musician, comedian and all-around entertainer. His impressive repertoire includes traditional Irish music, classic Country & Western, American standards and Scottish ballads. Kennedy combines a total command of the music with humor in the rich Irish tradition of great racon-teurs. A traditional Irish meal will be available for purchase at the event. Club seating.

ENCORE!

Suzy Bogguss Bluegrass/Country March 22 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $42, Reserved Seating

She’s back! Suzy Bogguss gave a thrilling performance to a sold-out crowd last season and BlackRock is delighted to welcome her for a return engagement. The nationally-acclaimed folk and country singer of-fers a vibrant take on classics in this tribute to Merle Haggard along with some of her own originals. Join Suzy Bogguss for a pre-performance discussion on her work and the Merle haggard project Saturday af-ternoon. Check blackrockcenter.org for more details.

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Tiempo Libre Latin Jazz/Worldapril 5 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $30, Reserved Seating

Imagine mixing classical and Cuban music with a pinch of jazz and a dollop of groove. With three Grammy nominations under their belt, members of the Latin Jazz group Tiempo Libre get audiences up moving in their seats. The Miami-based septet is celebrated for its sophisticated performances of timba music, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of Latin jazz and Cuban son.

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Peter Mayer Folkapril 10 at 7:30 (third thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $25, General admission

Peter Mayer writes songs for a small planet—songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music breaks the boundaries of “folk,” and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very fact of life itself. Club seating.

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Grace Kelly Quintet Jazzapril 12 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $30, Reserved Seating

A new Grace Kelly is making news: a 20 year-old “Music Fusion Master” who reflects the diversity of young jazz artists. Kelly is a singer, songwriter, saxophonist and dynamic performer who melds her background in jazz with groove, pop and bits of world music. At age 16, Kelly became the youngest ever musician voted onto the Down Beat Magazine’s Critics Poll. Meet the artist! Join Grace kelly for a post-show Q&a.

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The Stray Birds FolkMay 2 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

When The Stray Birds take the stage, the spotlight falls on three voices raised in harmony above the raw resonance of wood and strings. It’s a sound drawn from the richness of American folk music traditions, spun with a stirring subtlety and grace. Maya de Vitry on fiddle and Oliver Craven on guitar began collaborating in 2010; adding the unshakeable groove of bassist Charles Muench, the trio landed their signature sound.

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Dalí Quartet Classical/WorldMay 3 at 8:00 ▪ Gallery tickets: $22, General admission

With its captivating sound, Dalí Quartet is today’s freshest voice in Classical and Latin-American music. Anchored in both Venezuela’s El Sistema and in American classical conservatory traditions, this excit-ing young quartet combines the best of both worlds. Named for famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, this Philadelphia-based ensemble pushes the boundaries of imagination with rhythm and sound.

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The Hit Men Pop/OldiesMay 11 at 4:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $35, Reserved Seating

Experience the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s the way you first heard them...from the guys who made and played them all. The Hit Men features former members of mega-hit acts including Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Tommy James and The Shondells, The Critters, Jim Croce, Carly Simon and more. It’s easy to see why the group’s music has transcended generations. Members of THE HIT MEN performed and/or recorded such well-known hits as “Oh, What A Night,” “Who Loves you,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Hanky Panky” and “Mony Mony.” We expect dancing in the aisles. A great Mother’s Day outing to boot.

Dalí QuartetGrace Kelly

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Dar Williams


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District Comedy Stand-up ComedyNovember 8 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $15, General admission

Comedy tonight! Expect the unexpected…and the hilarious. District Comedy spotlights the burgeoning comedy scene in DC. Urban edginess takes a field trip to the ‘burbs, and you are invited to come and laugh locally. Enjoy local humor with local beer and wine. Club seating.

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PHILADANCO DanceNovember 23 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater November 24 at 3:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $32, General admission

Treat yourself and your family to PHILADANCO’s beautiful brand of powerful, athletic, energetic dance. If you like Alvin Ailey and enjoyed last season’s Lula Washington performances, you’ll love PHILADANCO. For over 40 years, PHILADANCO has been celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance. take a Master Class on Saturday, November 23. Check blackrockcenter.org for further details. Join the dancers for post-performance Q&a’s following both shows and a pre-curtain talk about the company on Sunday, November 24 at 2:15. PHILADANCO is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

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Angelina Ballerina, the Very Merry Holiday Musical Family MatineeNovember 30 at 1:00 & 3:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

Take a memorable and lively Thanksgiving weekend outing with family and friends! In this charming musical, Angelina and her friends plan an absolutely positively spectacular holiday dance pageant: the best in all of Mouseland! When plans go awry, they work together to save the show and discover the true spirit of the holidays. Enjoyed by ages 4+. Pre-show party before the 1:00 show only, with snacks and arts activities, starts at 12:00. Meet angelina and all her friends after each show!

Holiday Swing with Daryl Davis and Gotta Swing Swing/Social Dancedecember 19 at 7:30 (third thursday) ▪ Studio theater tickets: $20, General admission

Get moving this holiday season with a high energy night of swing dancing! you’ll get a dance lesson from Gotta Swing before hitting the floor on your own or with a partner, all while enjoying the infec-tious boogie-woogie sounds of BlackRock favorite Daryl Davis. This night will certainly get your spirits up and your holiday cheer flowing.

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Charlotte Blake Alston Theater/Storytelling/Family MatineeJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

What Michelangelo did to ceilings, Charlotte Blake Alston does to stories with music. Whether it’s a story with a thumb piano, djembe or 21-string kora, Charlotte Blake Alston’s most powerful instrument is her melodic and mesmerizing voice. She breathes life into ancient and contemporary tales, engaging the imagination while tapping into life lessons gained from centuries of human experience. As she draws on the rich source of stories, songs, games and rhythmic elements that are hallmarks of the African and African American oral traditions, this is an event the whole family cannot miss.

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Cashore Marionettes Theater/PuppetryMarch 1 at 8:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $25, Reserved Seating

This puppet theater company, acclaimed for their artistry, grace and refinement, brings two shows to BlackRock. Both are a series of vignettes set to music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss and Beethoven. “Simple Gifts,” (see page 15) is shorter and light-hearted with subjects that engage a family audience. The evening performance “Life in Motion,” is longer and has more varying tones and themes appropriate for adults and older youth. Following the 8:00 show, enjoy a Q&a and behind the scenes discus-sion with the puppeteers.The Cashore Marionettes is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endow-ments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylva-nia Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

ClancyWorks DanceMarch 15 at 8:00 ▪ Studio theater tickets: $22, General admission

In 2012, ClancyWorks created a site-specific dance which filled BlackRock’s lobby with beauty and energy. The company produces choreography that is physically demanding, powerful, evocative and profoundly human. This performance is supported by a grant from the Mary-land State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivat-ing a vibrant cultural community where teh arts thrive.

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The Treehouse Shakers: Hatched Family Matinee/Theater/Puppetryapril 12 at 10 am and 1 pm ▪ Studio theater tickets: $14, General admission

BlackRock’s first-ever show for very young children is performed through movement, music, handcrafted puppets, and very little human dialogue. Set on a family farm, a newborn chick emerges from her shell at sunrise to a strange and busy world. Audience members interact and play with the characters on stage; they give the chicks their feed, milk bottles to the lamb and are licked by the cow. A beautiful intro-duction to theater, Hatched will charm and engage babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Spice up your evening at a Latin Dance Party!Check blackrockcenter.org for details on this upcoming, high energy, event next Spring.


The Spooky Magic of Joe Romano Family Matineeoctober 19 at 1:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

Magician Joe Romano provides the tricks, and it will be a treat for all! Be amazed at the fresh mind-boggling illusions that this expert entertainer performs. Joe will make a “haunted table” float in the air, conjure a creepy, crawly creature, turn one lucky child into Harry Potter and more! Enjoyed by ages 4+. Pre-show party, with snacks and arts activities, starts at 12:00!

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Angelina Ballerina, the Very Merry Holiday Musical Family MatineeNovember 30 at 1:00 & 3:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

Take a memorable and lively Thanksgiving weekend outing with family and friends! In this charming musical, Angelina and her friends plan an absolutely positively spectacular holiday dance pageant: the best in all of Mouseland! When plans go awry, they work together to save the show and discover the true spirit of the holidays. Enjoyed by ages 4+. Pre-show party before the 1:00 show only, with snacks and arts activities, starts at 12:00. Meet angelina and all her friends after each show!

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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio Film/Jazz/Family Matineedecember 7 at 3:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

Jazzy, retro holiday cheer for all! The winsome and winning combination of the classic animated film and the Eric Byrd Trio have made this a highly-anticipated BlackRock December tradition. Share it with the whole family Saturday afternoon, or come for a nostalgic Saturday evening out, including a longer concert, with the adult crowd. Selected by the Washington Post as one of last fall’s 23 things not to be missed. Pre-show party, before the 1:00 show only, with snacks and arts activities, starts at 12:00!

This performance is supported by a grant from the Mary-land State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivat-ing a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

Lloyd Dobler Effect: Holiday Experience Rock/Popdecember 21 at 5:00 & 8:30 pm ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $15, General admission

Come to a high-spirited holiday rock concert for everyone! This annual extravaganza spotlights this local band favorite and features a mix of Holiday songs, re-vamped LDE songs, guest musicians and diverse cover songs. In addition, Santa makes an appearance at the family-friendly 5 pm show and gives out presents to everyone.

Angelina Ballerina Charlotte Blake Alston

Joe Romano

Eric Byrd Trio


DEBUT!

Charlotte Blake Alston Theater/Storytelling/Family MatineeJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

What Michelangelo did to ceilings, Charlotte Blake Alston does to stories with music. Whether it’s a story with a thumb piano, djembe or 21-string kora, Charlotte Blake Alston’s most powerful instrument is her melodic and mesmerizing voice. She breathes life into ancient and contemporary tales, engaging the imagination while tapping into life lessons gained from centuries of human experience. As she draws on the rich source of stories, songs, games and rhythmic elements that are hallmarks of the African and African American oral traditions, this is an event the whole family cannot miss.

Cashore Marionettes Theater/Puppetry, Family MatineeMarch 1 at 1:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14 , General admission

This puppet company, acclaimed for their artistry, grace and refinement, brings two shows to Black-Rock. Both are a series of vignettes set to music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss and Beethoven. “Simple Gifts,” at 1:00, is shorter and light-hearted with subjects that engage a family audience. “Life in Motion,” at 8:00 (see page 12) is longer and has more varying tones and themes appropriate for adults and older youth. Following the 1:00 show, the puppeteers will demonstrate how the mari-onettes work.Cashore Marionettes is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

DEBUT!

The Treehouse Shakers: Hatched Family Matinee/Theaterapril 12 at 10 am and 1 pm ▪ Studio theater tickets: $14, General admission

BlackRock’s first-ever show for very young children is performed through movement, music, handcrafted puppets, and very little human dialogue. Set on a family farm, a newborn chick emerges from her shell at sunrise to a strange and busy world. Audience members interact and play with the characters on stage; they give the chicks their feed, milk bottles to the lamb and are licked by the cow. A beautiful intro-duction to theater, Hatched will charm and engage babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

DEBUT!

Dalí Quartet: Latin Fiesta! Family Matinee/Chamber/WorldMay 3 at 1:00 ▪ Mainstage theater tickets: $14, General admission

Hello, Dalí! The Dalí Quartet is today’s freshest voice in Classical and Latin-American music. Their popular Latin Fiesta Family Concert features an interactive program that takes the whole family on a journey of different rhythms and melodies including Argentine Tangos, Cuban Boleros, Caribbean Rumbas, and Ven-ezuelan Joropos that ensures dancing in the aisles. Audiences learn various rhythmic patterns, dance steps and the origin of many of these genres and how they relate to and influence Western classical music. Dali’s inspiring and fun presentations make chamber music accessible and fun for the whole family.

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Care for a Discount?Become a MemberDonate $50 or more to ensure BlackRock has resources to continue providing learning and growth through the visual and performing arts in our com-munity. With your contribution comes benefits such as a 15% discount on tickets for three or more per-formances as well as meet the artist, member-only events. See page 4 for details.

Pick Three or More ShowsPurchase tickets for three or more performances and save 10% off the regular ticket price.

Other DiscountsSenior (aged 62 and older): Receive a $2 discount on single ticket prices over $20. Student (aged 17 to 25)*: Receive a 25% discount on single ticket prices over $20.Youth (aged 17 and younger): Only $14 for any show priced over $20.Groups*: Save 10% on ticket prices for 10 or more individual regularly priced tickets.*Call the Box Office at 240-912-1058 for group and student ticket discounts. Discounts may not be combined.

How to Purchase TicketsTicket Packages: Save 10% by choosing at least three events from pages 6-15.Become a Member: Save 15% when your become a member of BlackRock and purchase tickets to three or more shows. Memberships start at only $50.Where to Buy: online: blackrockcenter.orgBy phone: 240-912-1058

In person: The Box Office is located in the BlackRock lobby, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, directly adjacent to the Germantown Library (across from Safeway). The Box Office is open 12-5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.By mail: Return the order form with payment to: Ticket Sales, BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

Seating InformationBlackRock is the ideal place to get close to the arts. Both of our theaters are intimate with excellent acous-tics. The Mainstage Theater seats 209; the Orchestra is six rows deep with an additional tier of box seats; the Balcony is two rows deep with good sightlines. lines. The Studio Theater seats 150 patrons.

AccessibilityOur theaters are easily accessible to persons with mobility impairment. We also provide assistive listening devices free of charge, subject to availabil-ity. Please inform the box office when you purchase your tickets so we may be prepared to accomodate any special needs.

Directions and ParkingBlackRock is easily accessible from I-270 and has plentiful free parking. Please see the “Visit Us/Plan your Visit” page at www.blackrockcenter.org for directions.

Ticket PolicyAll sales are final. There are no refunds. BlackRock allows up to two complimentary exchanges for ticket package purchasers—upgrade fees may apply. Please contact the box office for details. Single ticket pur-chases do not qualify for exchanges. In the event of a cancellation of a show for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for the ticket will be issued for 30 days after the original, scheduled performance date.

Independent Film SeriesNEW FIlM SERIES! on Screen/In Person, BlackRock’s new independent film series, brings six of the hottest films and film-makers on the American indie film circuit to BlackRock for screenings and engaging conversation. tickets just $8.00. See

blackrockcenter.org for descriptions, times, roundtable discussions and meet-the-filmmaker receptions. Series made possible by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program.

Shored Up* Sunday, September 29, 2013Furever* Friday, October 18, 2013Mr. Cao Goes to Washington* Friday, November 15, 2013The Exquisite Corpse Project* Sunday February 16, 2014WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines* Friday, March 21, 2014United in Anger: A History of ACT UP* Thursday, April 10, 2014 (ACT UP—AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)* For full descriptions of each film, visit blackrockcenter.org

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Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools Sept 28, 8 pm MS R $42 $14 $40 Qty_____ $Red Molly Oct 4, 8 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Eddie From Ohio Oct 5, 8 pm MS R $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $Buskin & Batteau Oct 17, 7:30 pm ST GA $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $The Spooky Magic of Joe Romano Oct 19, 1 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $Carolyn Malachi Oct 19, 8 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $Julie Fowlis Oct 25, 8 pm MS R $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $ Oct 26, 8 pm MS R $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $Della Mae Nov 2, 8 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Thomas Pandolfi Nov 3, 3 pm G GA $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $District Comedy Nov 8, 8 pm ST GA $15 $14 $15 Qty_____ $Catherine Russell Nov 16, 8 pm MS R $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $The Sweater Set Nov 21, 7:30 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $PHILADANCO Nov 23, 8 pm ST GA $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $ Nov 24, 3 pm ST GA $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $Angelina Ballerina, the Nov 30, 1 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $ Very Merry Holiday Musical Nov 30, 3 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $Metropolitan Klezmer Dec 1, 4 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $A Charlie Brown Christmas Dec 7, 3 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $ with The Eric Byrd Trio Dec 7, 7:30 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $The Capital Hearings Dec 15, 4 pm MS R $22 $14 $21 Qty_____ $Holiday Swing: Daryl Davis & Gotta Swing Dec 19, 7:30 pm ST GA $20 $20 $20 Qty_____ $Lloyd Dobler Effect: Dec 21, 5 pm MS GA $15 $15 $15 Qty_____ $ Holiday Experience Dec 21, 8:30 pm MS GA $15 $15 $15 Qty_____ $The 9 Songwriters Series Jan 18, 8 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $Charlotte Blake Alston Jan 25, 1 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $Hot Club of San Francisco Jan 25, 8 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Chelsey Green Feb 1, 8 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $Robin and Linda Williams Feb 20, 7:30 pm ST GA $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Dar Williams Feb 22, 8 pm MS R $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $Cashore Marionettes March 1, 1 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $ March 1, 8 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Dervish Mar 8, 8 pm MS R $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Seamus Kennedy Mar 13, 7:30 pm ST GA $32 $14 $30 Qty_____ $ClancyWorks Mar 15, 8 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $Suzy Bogguss Mar 22, 8 pm MS R $42 $14 $40 Qty_____ $Tiempo Libre Apr 5, 8 pm MS R $30 $14 $28 Qty_____ $Peter Mayer Apr 10, 7:30 pm ST GA $25 $14 $23 Qty_____ $Treehouse Shakers: Hatched Apr 12, 10 am ST GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $ Apr 12, 1 pm ST GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $Grace Kelly Quintet Apr 12, 8 pm MS R $30 $14 $28 Qty_____ $The Stray Birds May 2, 8 pm ST GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $Dalí Quartet Latin Fiesta! May 3, 1 pm MS GA $14 $14 $14 Qty_____ $Dalí Quartet May 3, 8 pm G GA $22 $14 $20 Qty_____ $The Hit Men May 11, 4 pm MS R $35 $14 $33 Qty_____ $

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Ticket ExchangesTicket package purchasers of 3 or more shows may exchange tickets of one show for another. BlackRock offers complimentary exchanges for ticket package purchasers—upgrade fees may apply. Please contact the box office for details. All sales are final. There are no refunds. In the event of a cancellation of a show for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for the ticket will be issued for 30 days after the original, scheduled performance date.

Handling FeesIn order to provide the highest quality online purchase experience for our patrons, BlackRock has engaged the services of one of the most robust ticketing software services available. As such, online convenience fees are on a sliding scale based on ticket prices and the amount BlackRock is charged by the ticketing vendor. Convenience fees do apply for phone purchases, but do not apply for walk-up purchases. Mail order fees are limited to $1.50 per ticket.

Pick-up of TicketsThere are multiple convenient ways to obtain tickets purchased (including print at home). Will Call tickets will be available for pick-up starting one hour before the performance for which you have tickets. BlackRock staff will not send anything through the mail and tickets cannot be picked up prior to one hour before your selected performance.

Use of TechnologyThe use of cameras, video equipment, phones and other recording devices is strictly prohibited at BlackRock during all performances unless otherwise instructed.

ConductBlackRock management reserves the right to to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by management to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions herein.

IndemnificationPatrons indemnify and agree to keep indemnified BlackRock Center for the Arts in respect to loss, damage and injury occurring on premises or during any BlackRock event. BlackRock, its staff, officers, artists and agents assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries or loss resulting from any exhibit, event or performance whether occurring prior to, during, or after said show.

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Returning the Order FormBy mail or in person to (10 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri):BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive Germantown, MD 20874Fax: 301-528-2266or, Buy tickets online: www.blackrockcenter.org

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