BlackRock Center for the Arts

?? #BlackFridayDeal: 2-Week Acting Intensive for High School Students! ?? FEE FREE FRIDAY + 10% WITH CODE: BRCABF10 Sign up FRIDAY to unlock this deal! https://lnkd.in/dVPZdNVr Offer only good on Friday, November 29, 2024. Ready to take your acting skills to the next level? Join us for this immersive and rigorous program, modeled after an undergraduate college acting course. Dive deep into acting techniques, scene work, and character development, all while learning from DC-based professional actors in exclusive master classes. ?? Final Performance: Saturday, December 21 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ???? Perfect for students aiming for professional acting or collegiate programs. Space is limited—secure your spot now and start your journey to the stage!

?????#BlackFridayWeek ?? TWO FOR ONE TICKET SALE! ?? Ready to slay the holidays? ???? Join Tula and Regina for the most fabulous Holiday Drag Show in town! ??? Whether it’s your ugliest sweater or ugliest sweater dress (don’t forget the pumps ??), this is your chance to be part of a night filled with: ?? Show-stopping LIVE performances! ?? Laughs you’ll still be cackling about next year! ?? Style so fierce it could melt the North Pole! ?? Grab your tickets NOW—bring a friend for FREE! This deal is hotter than a spiked eggnog. ?? SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 | ??#BlackRockCenter ?? Click here to buy: https://lnkd.in/eBVx7gBw ?? The holidays are better with a little drag—don’t miss this iconic night! ?????#BlackFridayDeals

?? #BOGO #BlackFridayWeek Alert! Celebrate the #HolidaySeason with the perfect mix of tradition and innovation at #BlackRockCenter's #CelticChristmas! Cassie and Maggie’s harmonies and electrifying arrangements will transform BlackRock Center into a Celtic Christmas experience. ??? Tickets are selling fast! Two for one tickets on sale now: https://lnkd.in/e3WQ7c7c

????? ?? TWO FOR ONE TICKET SALE! ?? Get ready for a soulful holiday celebration with the one and only Marcus Johnson! ???? This isn’t just a concert—it’s an unforgettable FLO experience! ?? ?? Marcus Johnson's Christmas FLO is all about embracing the season For the Love Of: ?? Music that warms the soul ?? FLO Wine to toast the night ?? Moments that fill you with joy With over 15 Billboard charted CDs and a legacy of jazz greatness, Marcus Johnson will bring the magic of the season alive in every note. ?? LIMITED OFFER: Buy 1 Ticket, Bring a Friend for FREE! ?? FRIDAY 13 | ?? #BlackRockCenter ?? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/erakukec ?? Don’t miss this night of joy, love, and holiday groove. Reserve your spot today!

Now More Than Ever, the Arts Need You. #BlackRockCenter needs you! This holiday season, make an impact that resonates for generations. Donate to our #GivingTuesday campaign: https://lnkd.in/ekixUCng Because of your unwavering commitment and generosity, we’ve emerged stronger than ever post-pandemic, ready to inspire, connect, and enrich lives through the power of the arts. Together, we can ensure that BlackRock Center remains a cornerstone of artistic expression for decades to come. Let’s keep the arts thriving—because when we invest in the arts, we invest in hope, unity, and a brighter future for all. Your support matters. #GivingTuesday2024

??? New Episode Alert: State of the Arts DMV ??? On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ers5YESE On Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ex4RG9f4 Get ready for an inspiring and joyful conversation as host Orietta Estrada chats with Brian Prechtl from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra! ???? Brian is not just an incredible musician but also a passionate educator making waves in music education and community outreach. Education is at the heart of Brian’s work! ???? As a leader in the BSO’s amazing OrchKids program for the past 11 years, he’s developed creative ways to introduce music to young learners—like his “bucket band” program, now a model for El Sistema-inspired initiatives across the country. He even wrote Bucket Band Basics, a must-have guide for teaching artists. ???? In 2016, Brian’s dedication was honored with the Ford Award for Excellence in Community Service from the League of American Orchestras. ???? ?? And guess what’s back? The BSO Music Box concerts! ???? These 30-minute interactive shows are perfect for your little ones who love music (or are just starting to!). Hosted by the delightful Maria Broom, they feature light-hearted classical and children’s songs to spark creativity, coordination, and musicality in budding young artists. ???? Catch the MUSIC BOX tomorrow (11/23/24) at the BSO's host venue the MEYERHOFF: https://lnkd.in/ery4kUds ?? Don’t miss this fun and inspiring episode! Brian and Orietta dive into the magic of music, its impact on the DMV community, and how programs like OrchKids and Music Box are changing lives. ??? Release Date: 11/17 ?? Available wherever you get your podcasts. ?? Tune in, enjoy, and share the love of music with State of the Arts DMV from BlackRock Center for the Arts! ?????

#GivingTuesday is on December 3! Donate early (link in bio): https://lnkd.in/ekixUCng

Celebrate the Holiday Season at BlackRock Center for the Arts! Make Your Holiday Memories here! https://lnkd.in/eE7gvTZW DECEMBER 3 ?? Be a part of something special this winter! ?? On #GivingTuesday2024 become a BlackRock Center member and receive a FREE print ad to be displayed in our grand lobby during our busiest indoor season! ??contact [email protected] DECEMBER 7 ? Get ready to giggle and gasp! In Bah Humbug, Michael Harris and a troupe of Maryland’s finest improvisers take your suggestions and whip them into a Never Seen Before, Never to Be Seen Again remix of Dickens’ classic. ??(TWO SHOWTIMES) DECEMBER 8 ?? Get ready to jingle and jam! ?? Celebrate the holiday season in style with the "Wickedest Band Alive!" ??? RARE ESSENCE is bringing the holiday vibes back to BlackRock with a festive and fabulous Red & White Day Party. ?? DECEMBER 13 ?? Feel the holiday magic with Marcus Johnson’s Christmas FLO! ??? Back in the BlackBox, MJ is serving up his signature blend of jazzy, funky, R&B vibes—wrapped in holiday cheer and topped off with just the right touch of hot sauce. ?? DECEMBER 14 ?? BLACKROCK CENTER CELEBRATES THE SEASON! Step into the holiday spirit at BlackRock Center for the Arts’ Outdoor Holiday Market! ??? Enjoy the sweet sounds of children’s choirs singing your favorite holiday tunes throughout the day, plus festive crafts, tasty snacks, and magical surprises around every corner. All that’s missing to make this winter wonderland complete is you! ?? ?? Get ready to slaaaay the season with Tula's Holiday Drag Show! ?? ???? With songs, style, and sass to spare, this show will have you feeling holly, jolly, and totally fierce! ?? ? Reception for Mick Prescott’s “horizons of the already not yet” in both galleries. ON VIEW: 19 Nov–05 Jan 2025 Prescott’s work both respects and subverts the time-honored craft traditions of the American church. ?? DECEMBER 21 ??This #CelticChristmas, let Cassie and Maggie's spellbinding melodies warm your holiday spirit! From haunting Gaelic tunes to lively contemporary arrangements, their performance is a must-see this season at BlackRockCenter.

? Saturday, December 21! Experience the magic of a #CelticChristmas with the incredible Cassie and Maggie at #BlackRockCenter! These Nova Scotian sisters bring centuries-old musical traditions to life with an electrifying, modern twist. Don't miss this mesmerizing holiday performance! ?? ??? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/etJAhwqt

?? Become a supporter of the arts! https://lnkd.in/eCvCmvhn ?? BlackRock Center for the Arts is a #SpurLocal #CriticalNonProfit serving the #DMV, #MontgomeryCounty, and communities across Maryland! ?? We bring #theArts, #JOY, and inspiration to our BlackRock Center by making the arts accessible to everyone. ?? ?? #GivingTuesday is on December 3 ??, and we’re excited to offer a unique way to show your support: a snowflake! ?? ?? Two ways to get your snowflake ad this season: 1?? Become a member at BlackRock by December 3. 2?? Donate on #GivingTuesday2024 (December 3). Your snowflake will shine in our grand lobby, showing your support for #MoCo arts and culture! ??