ARTS & CULTURE If you think kids don’t like classical music, think again. Under the direction of Music Director Marin Alsop, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is famous for its seasonal pops (featuring popular music), classical performances, family series and educational concerts for pre-K through high school students. A creative schedule includes music for budding 6-month-old music lovers to those 90+. Nestled on 16 acres of land off the Capital Beltway, the Strathmore in Bethesda offers a diverse array of options. The Music Center at Strathmore presents performances by international artists of folk, rock, blues, pop, R&B, classical and more. It’s home to several arts partners, including The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The National Philharmonic, and Maryland Classical Youth Orchestras. The Mansion at Strathmore features more intimate programs in a cozy 100-seat music room. A gallery suite, outdoor sculpture garden and concert pavilion, plus a tea room and shop, encourage visitors to make a day of it. The Avalon Theatre in Easton is often called the “Showplace of the Eastern Shore.” Before seeing even one show, the building itself is a showstopper. Leaded glass doors at every entrance, an 18-foot dome with 148 lights and a 300-pipe, electro-pneumatic organ provide plenty of pizzazz. The varied slate of performers includes jazz and blues, folk, acoustic and just about everything in between. Bluegrass legends? Award-winning comedians? Emerging artists? Sassy, brassy singers? You’ll find all that and more at the historic Weinberg Center for the Arts, the “Jewel of Frederick.” One week, an alluring chanteuse may be singing titillating love songs. At other times, banjo music, The United States Army Band or a country music icon’s voice soars through this beautifully restored theater dating back to the 1920s. Don’t miss a night when silent films are shown with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment. ✥ Left to Right: The Nutcracker at The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Bethesda; The Avalon Theatre, Easton DOWNLOAD THE BLIPPAR APP FOR MORE TRIP IDEAS Check Out Top Arts and Culture Attractions Plan each stop with these top galleries, museums and heritage sites throughout the vibrant cities and historic towns of Maryland. Bluey from Incognito at the Capital Jazz Festival, Columbia PHOTOS: ILLUME COMMUNICATIONS; AVALON FOUNDATION; BERNARD FLAGG/CAPITAL JAZZ Summer of Music From spring until fall, Maryland music festivals delight every taste and age. Whether you want to groove to the sultry sounds of the Capital Jazz Festival in Columbia, shred to the metal madness of Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore and Doom Fest in Frederick, or let your freak flag fly all over the dance floor Choose your stage and soundtrack because Maryland summers are music to your ears—get down to mountain melodies, cool jazz tunes, funky electro beats, chill metal riffs and more. at Moonrise Festival in Baltimore, Maryland’s Summer of Music has a home for your sound and your scene. Check out rocking events, plus more of the Summer of Music at our great live music clubs, wineries, outdoor music venues and more—because this summer, Maryland means music. DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 31
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