2011
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Welcome to the National Capital Region of the National Park
Service. All concerts are free except
where noted and open to the public. Information is subject to change.
Please watch for updates. Rain may cancel some performances. An
electronic version of this document can be obtained via the World Wide Web at www.nps.gov/ncro. For further information, please contact Toni Braxton in the
Office of Communication at 202-619-7222.
Please watch for update and show listings
MILLENNIUM
STAGE
6:00
p.m., Daily
Free
performances every night and no tickets are required. Take Metro to the Foggy
Bottom/GWU station and ride the free
"TWILIGHT
TATTOO"
The Twilight Tattoo
schedule for Wednesday evening performances at Fort McNair has changed
significantly from previous years. Please pay close attention to the dates
listed above as Twilight Tattoos are no longer scheduled for every Wednesday,
May through June.
7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
May 4, 11, 25, -
Fort McNair
June 1,8,15
–Fort McNair
June 15 –Fort
Myer-Limited seating available
Historic Fort
McNair, 4th and Maine Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. and Fort Myer is
adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.
Twilight Tattoo is presented by the U.S. Army Military District of
Washington. This outdoor ceremonial pageant is an hour-long sunset military
pageant that features Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old
Guard), and the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.” This performance is free and
open to the public. Bleacher seating is available on a first-come, first-seated
basis. For more information about group reservations, contact the U.S. Army
Military District of Washington at (202) 685-2888. For more information,
including event dates and locations, visit:
http://www.mdw.army.mil/tlt/tlt.htm. In case of inclement
weather, you can also call 202-685-2888 after 3:30 p.m.
"FRIDAY
EVENING PARADES"
8:45 p.m.,
Friday evenings, May 6 –August 26
Marine Barracks,
8th & I Streets SE, Washington, D.C.
The Evening Parade, held Friday evening
during the summer. Come out to enjoy a concert by the U.S. Marine Band, Silent Drill
Team &Bugle Corps. Reservations must be made in writing three weeks in
advance to: The adjutant, Marine Barracks, 8th & Eye Streets,
SE, Washington, D.C. 20390-5000. (Unclaimed seating will be available at 8:15
p.m. for non-tickets holders). General public seating is available starting at
8 p.m. Guests may park at Maritime Plaza,
where a free shuttle service is provided to and from the Barracks. There are no
public parking spaces available at the Barracks. For additional information
call (202) 433-4073 or
202-433-6060.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
DAY CONCERT
8:00 -9:30 p.m.,
Sunday, May 29
Public access to
the U.S. Capitol Grounds begins at 5:00 p.m.
West lawn, U.S.
Capitol, Washington, D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra performs the first of three outdoor
holiday concerts. The concert is free and is broadcast LIVE on PBS. Memorial
Day is a day to remember the sacrifices made by so many … and a day for
healing. On the eve of Memorial Day, come out and enjoy the National Memorial
Day Concert, a deeply moving and reverential tribute to the men and women who
have given so much to preserve America’s freedoms. For the sixth year the National Memorial Day
Concert will be co- hosted by Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”) and Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”).
The all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists
participating in the 22nd annual National Memorial Day Concert will include: General
Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.), American Idol finalist Pia Toscano; Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy
Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker; American Idol winner Kris Allen; two-time Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Dianne Wiest;
King of the Blues B.B. King;
acclaimed actor Jason Ritter;
classical superstar Hayley Westenra; America’s beloved tenor Daniel Rodriguez, the New York City policeman who united the country
after the September 11 terrorist attacks; and gospel legend Yolanda Adams. The concert is FREE and
open to the public. No tickets are required.
2011 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
World War II Memorial
17th
Streets between Independence and Constitution Ave., Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, June
1, 6:30- 8:00PM – U.S. Air Force “Airmen of Note” (jazz)
Thursday, June 16, 7:00-8:00PM – U.S. Marine Corps
Drum & Bugle Corps
Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:00PM – The Commodores: The
U.S. Naval Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30-7:30PM – U.S. Army National
Guard 257th Band (Washington, DC)
Saturday, July
30, 7:00-8:00PM – Public Health Service Band & Chorus
Thursday, August
25, 6:30-8:00PM – The Cruisers: The U.S. Navy Band Contemporary
These concerts
are sponsored by The Friends of the National World War II Memorial.” The
concerts are free and open to the public.
Military Band Performances
June 2 - August
25
8:00 p.m.
Sylvan Theatre (a unit of
National Mall and Memorial Parks)
National Mall,
monument grounds
Thursday-----------U.S. Marine Band
June 1 -August 31
8:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol (West Front) (No
concerts July 3-6 due to the rehearsal schedule for the “Capitol Fourth”)
Monday-----------U.S.
Navy Band
Tuesday-----------U.S.
Air Force Band
Wednesday------U.S.
Marine Band
Thursday----------NO
CONCERTS
Friday--------------U.S.
Army Band (there will be no concert on July 1)
Because most of the summer concerts are
held outdoors with no rain site, inclement weather can cause cancellations.
Up-to-date performance and cancellation information is available by calling the
listed phone numbers for each band. For
information Army Band (703)-696-3718, Marine Band (202) 433-4011, Navy Band
(202)433-2525, Air Force Band (202)767-5658. Weather cancellation, “Listen to
WTOP Radio.”
“CONCERTS ON THE AVENUE”
8:00
p.m., Tuesdays,
May 31 –August 30
U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Navy Band Summer
Concert Series - Come out to the U.S. Navy Memorial for an evening of relaxing
music by the United States Navy Band and its specialty groups. All concerts are
FREE and open to the public. For further information call 202-737-2300.
NETHERLANDS CARILLON CONCERTS
Saturday evenings: 6:00 p.m. June 4 to August 20
Special holiday concerts at 2:00 p.m. on May 30, July 4, and
September 5
The Netherlands Carillon, Arlington, VA
Guest artists
play two hour concerts of patriotic music, jazz, and pop on the carillon's 50
bells. The Netherlands carillon is a gift from the Dutch people in honor of
American aid received during and after World War II. Bring a picnic, relax on
the grass in front of the carillon, and take in picturesque views of
Washington, D.C. while you enjoy the show. For more information, please visit
http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/nethcarillon.htm or call 703-289-2553.
FORT
HUNT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
7:00 -8:00 p.m.,
Sundays,
June 5 –August 28
Pavilion
A - Fort Hunt, Alexandria, VA
The
park is located approximately 6 miles south of Old Town Alexandria in Virginia
along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Exit at the sign marked “Fort
Hunt Road/Fort Hunt Park.”
Come out and
relax under the stars at Fort Hunt Park to listen to the sounds of jazz, the
rhythm of rock, or folk. Enjoy community bands at Fort Hunt Park. Concerts are
FREE and open to the public. Parking is available inside the park. For more
information please call 703-289-2553. For the most up to date concert listing
visit www.nps.gov/gwmp/fort-hunt.htm
SUNSET
PARADE AT THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL
7:00 p.m., Tuesdays, June 7- Aug 23
The Sunset Parades on August 2, 9, 16
and 23 will begin at 6:30 p.m.
There will not be a Sunset Parade on
July 5
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo
Jima), Arlington, VA
A
one hour performance, the Sunset Parade features the music of "The
Commandant's Own", The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and
precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. There are no public
parking spaces available at the Memorial grounds on Parade evenings. Guests may
park at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors' Center for a small fee. Marine Barracks provides a free shuttle bus
service from the visitor center to the war memorial grounds from 5:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m. before the parade and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. following the
parade or you can take the Metro to Arlington Cemetery (blue line). For
additional information including cancellations, please call at 202-433-6060. An
inclement weather call will be made at 6:45 p.m.
CARTER
BARRON SUMMER THEATRE
16TH
Street and Colorado Ave., N.W., Washington, DC
June 11
($24.50) (7:30
pm)
Mint Condition
Calvin
Richardson
June 17 (free with tickets) (7:30 pm)
The Washington
Post
Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts
Jazz & Soul Night
Maimouna Youssef & Friends
Antone "Chooky" Caldwell
Jess Righthand Quintet
June 18 ($24.50) (7:30 pm)
Raheem DeVaughn
N’dambi
June 24 (free with tickets) (7:30 pm)
The Washington
Post
Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts
Reggae Night
Archives feat. Lenny Kurlou
Passion Reggae Band
Carl Malcolm &
Positive Vibrations Band
June 25 ($24.50) (7:30 pm)
Chi-Lites / Dramatics
Fonics
July 8 (free, NO tickets required) 7:30 pm (CANCELLED-No Rain date)
Joint Service Jazz
U.S. Army Blues
U.S. Navy
Commodores
U.S. Airmen of Note
July 9 ($24.50) (7:30 pm)
Lakeside
Brick
BT Express
July 15 (free with tickets) (7:30 pm)
The Washington
Post
Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts
Latin Night
Orquesta La Leyenda
Verny Varela and His Orchestra
Rudy Gonzalez y Su Locura
July 16 ($24.50) (7:30 pm)
Cameo
Clones of Funk
July 22 (free with tickets) (7:30 pm)
The Washington
Post
Going Out Guide Weekend Concerts
Neo Soul Night
Carolyn Malachi
Navasha Daya
Ayanna Gregory
August 12 (free, NO
tickets required) 7:30 pm
9th Annual Metro DC Dances
Ras Mikey C, Mayzsoul,
Silk Road Dance Company,
New School of Dance Arts,
Capitol Movement Dance
& special
guests!
August 13
(Free, NO tickets required) (7:30 pm)
Culture Shock East Coast
Dance Concert 2011
August
19 ($24.50) (7:30 pm)
Fourplay
Marcus
Johnson Project
August
20 (free) (7:30 pm)
7th Annual DC Poetry in the Park
August 26 (free with tickets) (7:30 pm)
Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
IRON MAN 2 (PG 13)
August
27 (free with
tickets) (7:30 pm) Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
DESPICABLE ME (PG)
September
3
(Free, NO tickets required) (12:20 pm)
23rd Annual DC Blues Festival
Preston
Shannon & the Preston Shannon Band,
Grady Champion
"The Mississippi Bluesman",
Nadine Ray, Anthony "Swamp Dog"
Clark
and the Blues Allstars,
The DC Blues Society Band
& Much More!
FORT
DUPONT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
8:00
p.m., Saturdays, July and August
Randle Circle and Minnesota Avenue, S.E.,
Washington, D.C.
The National Park Service (NPS) has begun the 2011 Fort Dupont Summer Theatre.
Continuing the tradition of Summer Concerts in Fort Dupont
Park, the free summer concerts has l kick off its 39th year with a
great line-up. All shows are free and open to the public.
Performances are subject to change. Shows begin promptly at 8:00 p.m.
and are held rain or shine. We encourage
music lovers to come out, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy some
of the finest rhythm & blues music in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan
area. These popular shows attract large
crowds to Fort Dupont Park and there continues to be
a need to evaluate how the NPS can continue to operate an entertainment venue
that is safe and family- oriented. This year, new security procedures are in
place this summer. On concert days, the park
will be closed to the public at 3:00 p.m. to allow United States Park Police
(USPP) to do a security sweep of the concert area. At the time of the security
sweep anything that does not belong to the NPS as part of the concert set-up
will be removed from the area. Concert
visitors will be admitted into the concert area beginning at 5:00 p.m.
This year’s scheduled performers:
July 9 - The BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
(T.A.P.) - featuring special guest artist CHELSEY GREEN, and a “ Soul Review”
July 16 - REGINA BELLE - Opener,
“Smooth” a Luther Tribute
July 23 - The MANHATTANS - featuring
GERALD ALSTON & BLUE LOVETT Opener, Marvin Brown
July 30 - ZAPP - Opener, Teri S
Aug. 6 - The BARKAYS - Opener, FrameWerk
Aug. 13 – MANDRILL
U.S.
ARMY BAND “PERSHING OWN- "The 1812 OVERTURE"
8:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, August 16
Washington
Monument grounds, Sylvan Theatre, 15th and Constitution Ave. NW
“Pershing’s Own” is an
ensemble of the U.S. Army Band. Each year The United States Army Band performs
its big summer concert that concludes with the spirited Tchaikovsky’s “Overture
1812.” Come out and hear the cannons of the 3rd Infantry Regiment
“The Old Guard” Presidential Salute Battery. This annual musical program
features classical, popular, and patriotic music for audiences of all ages. For recorded
information about upcoming concerts, please call 703-696-3399.
NATIONAL SYMPHONY
LABOR DAY CONCERT
8:00 p.m.,
Sunday, September 4
West lawn, U.S.
Capitol, Washington, D.C.
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) performs the last of three
outdoor holiday concerts, sponsored by the National Park Service. Associate Conductor Emil de Cou will lead this annual this NSO traditional on the West
Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The concert is free no tickets are
required. In case of inclement weather
the concert will be moved to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Please call the
NSO Summer Concert Hotline at 202-416-8114 after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September
4 to find out if the performance has been moved. Gates open to the public at
3:00 p.m.
LABOR
DAY CONCERT AT THE NAVY MEMORIAL
1:00 p.m., Monday, September 5
U.S. Navy Memorial, Pennsylvania Ave. NW
at 9th Street, Washington, DC
The
United States Navy Band and the "Sea Chanters" chorus perform an
outdoor concert at the Navy Memorial. For information call 202-737-2300.
Last updated:
6/23/2011
