Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
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Join Rock Creek Conservancy, National Park Service, and Rock Creek Fellow Isaac Wilson for an evening celebrating our public green spaces with an evening of freestyling and spoken word performances. […]
Jazz@Wesley presents the Steve Washington Quartet. Steve is a jazz singer in the great tradition of Billy Eckstine. His rich and nuanced vocal stylings have mesmerized audiences at such notable […]
Van Ness Main Street's Art All Night 2022 will be an evening filled with local music, dance, film, art and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills […]
From the island of St. John, Virgin Islands, acclaimed artist Victor Provost is regarded as one of the world’s leading voices on the unique, and often misunderstood, steelpan. He weaves seamlessly between Caribbean Roots music, Straight-Ahead jazz, and World Rhythms. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz Location: Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, […]
Join Tenleytown Main Street as it celebrates the visual and performing arts, showcasing the diverse talents of the city’s creative community. Public and private spaces throughout Tenleytown will transform into […]
Allyn Johnson plays the Hammond B3 and is joined by guest saxophonist Paul Carr, and drummer Ynomrah Hicks. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
Friends of Peirce Mill is hosting its popular fall festival for the first time since 2019. Activities will include a blacksmithing demonstration and a visit from Dr. Stonestreet, who will […]
October 22, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jazz at Wesley is proud to present Iva Jean Ambush, a renowned DC jazz vocalist. Like her idol Billie Holiday, Iva has a unique sense of phrasing and interpreting music. But it’s her scatting that brings the room alive, in the style of Ella Fitzgerald. A wonderful interpreter […]
Vocalist and jazz studies major Jade Jacobs presents her Junior Recital. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
World percussionist Tom Teasley shares his experience as a performer and composer. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/
Levine's Young Concert Artist Series master class and performance with tenor Daniel McGrew. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/young-concert-artist-series-daniel-mcgrew-tenor/
November 19, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm Flutist. Singer. Composer. Alex Hamburger is part of the Next Wave of jazz musicians invigorating the artform. A 2022 Strathmore Artist in Resident, Alex is a much-in-demand, emerging talent. More info: nationalchurch.org/jazz Location: Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC (Two blocks north […]
Levine School of Music's recital from students of all ages and abilities. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/recital-11-20-22/
Music with Love & Hope Sunday, November 20, 7:30 PM DC Campus: NW This benefit concert, featuring a variety of music by current and former Levine Music faculty and organized by Bulava.org, is a fundraiser for children of Ukraine. Purchase tickets here: https://www.levinemusic.org/event/music-with-love-hope/
Join the UDC Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson for a Thanksgiving celebration. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php/