Intersections - a New America Arts Festival

In Concert, a concert with this legendary folk singer celebrating the intersection of music and social change, joined by members of DC's St. Augustine's Gospel Choir and children from Two Rivers Public Charter School.

Saturday, Mar 6 at 5:00 PM
Lang Theatre
Tickets: $20
For ages 14+ 

The Bridge of Bodies, a one-woman, sixteen character unfolding of a Haitian-American's mission of self-discovery. A benefit for Haitian earthquake relief and recovery.

Hear The World As It Could Be, a world jazz voyage that awakens the senses of rhythm with exquisite musicians-- Imani on vocals, Pepe Gonzalez on bass, Janelle Gill on piano and Greg Holloway on drums. Make this a New Dawn! 

Encounter, a musically poetic look at young peoples' lives devised and performed by Arena's top youth ensemble.

Together We Sing, a cultural intersection of two outstanding youth choruses, each launching international tours.

The Prep School Negro, a workshop with a film that takes a poignant and unapologetic look at the life of a young man who moved from poverty to prep school, followed by a Q & A with director André Robert Lee and Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post, and a student panel discussion.
 

Friday, Mar 5 at 5:00 PM
Lang Theatre
Tickets: $20 Adults, $5 Students
For ages 12+

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Dance Discovery, a kaleidoscope of dance styles from DC’s award-winning dance center’s youth companies tackling “intersections” in life and art.

Elysian Fields, Act One of a vibrant new Toney-Youstra musical collaboration that resets Shakespeare’s King Lear in the deep South.

Two Cafe Concerts by a dynamic new Senegalese-Cameroonian-American vocalist and her guitarist Andy Fahs.

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Dance Through the Decades, a lively journey through the history of black dance presented by this Maryland-based youth performance company.

Sunday, Feb 28 at 5:00 PM
Lang Theatre
Tickets: $15
For ages 12+

Inspired serenade by soprano Anastasia Robinson, tenor Peter Joshua Burroughs and virtuoso pianist Carlos César Rodriguez paired with a screening of Carlos Sauro's film that resets the world's most famous opera in the passionate world of flamenco dance.
 

When Words Collide, a poetic response to life in today's America by professional and student writers, including poets Kim Roberts and Sami Miranda.

Jay Walkers at the Intersection, a collaborative concert explosion intertwining the styles of Grammy-winner Jon Carroll's signature pop and R & B, Nigerian artist Tosin Aribisala's jazz and Michael Shereikis' Afro-Funk.

A performance of songs and stories by H Street community elders, highlighted by selections from a stellar 20th century intersection-- Porgy and Bess.

Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:30 PM
Lab II
Tickets: $5
For ages 8+

Wetbacks, Aliens and Towelheads: Stories from the First Generation, humorous and edgy autobiographical offerings by DC's popular company of storytellers.

Friday, Feb 26 at 9:30 PM
Saturday, Feb 27 at 7:30 PM
Sprenger Theatre
Tickets: $18.50
For ages 16+
 

This performance is sponsored by The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

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The City in Words, a night at the mic when resident poets Holly Bass and Benny Blaq of the popular Busboys and Poets restaurant host a dynamic evening of spoken word and open mic.

The Drum: Ancient Traditions Today, a journey from ancient times to the future with an internationally renowned world music percussionist.

Sunday, Feb 28 at 5:30 PM
Lab II
Tickets: $5
For ages 6+

Intersect: Let Your Life Speak, an interactive performance created by DC’s Sidwell Friends School performers probing the festival theme.

Sunday, Feb 28 at 4:30 PM
Sprenger Theatre
Tickets: $5
For ages 5+
 

Summer Academy Live! WPAS presents a concert of their up and coming youth performers in Children of the Gospel, the Capital Jazz Project and Summer Steps with Step Afrika!

Saturday, Feb 27 at 2pm
Lang Theatre
Tickets: $5
For all ages
 

The Legacy of Langston, a multi-disciplinary salute to Langston Hughes, featuring popular collaborators singer/actor Charles Williams and percussionist/composer Tom Teasley.

Saturday, Feb 27 at 7:30 PM
Lab II
Tickets: $10
For ages 11+ 

an Irish-American soul singer and multi-instrumentalist with Celtic, jazz and funk influenced grooves.

Friday, February 26
6:30 - 8:00 PM
10:30 - 11:30 PM
Kogod Lobby
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The Mountain, a dance fusion of east and west by an award-winning Filipino choreographer.

Friday, Feb 19 at 7:30 PM
Sprenger Theatre
Tickets: $15
For all ages
 

The Sound of the Drums, a documentary exploration of identity through drumming by a first-generation Nigerian-American filmmaker, with special guest performers including master of African Dance, Melvin Deal.

Origins, a joyful collaboration among three top DC dance companies celebrating the heritage and soul of African American dance.

Classical Connections, a concert highlighting connections among diverse classical composers – including Pulitzer Prize winning, Washington native George Walker.

Steven Roberts: From Every End of This Earth, a reading and book signing by the New York Times best-selling author capturing the stories of thirteen immigrant families and their lives in the new America. Special guest moderator: Ron Charles, Deputy Editor of the Washington Post Book World.
 

Saturday, Feb 20 at 5pm
Lang Theatre
Tickets: $5
For ages 14+
 

Harmony Crossing, an a cappella romp from gospel to “road-tunes” from DC’s Wammie-winning sextet.

Saturday, Feb 20 at 2:30 PM
Lab II
Tickets: $5
For ages 5+ 

An Evening with Marva: Celebrating the Gospel Truth, enjoy a 55-minute work in progress by singer Marva Hicks from her gospel roots to her first dreams of Broadway.

Jazz at the Intersection, a festival kick-off event featuring a gumbo of Latin and jazz styles and Afro Cuban rhythms in a casual cafe atmosphere.
 

Friday, Feb 19 at 9:30 PM
Sprenger Theatre
Tickets: $15 (Cash bar)
For ages 15+ 

Rachel Grossman and Mitch Mattson lead a 3-hour hands-on workshop for artists who work in schools focusing on classroom cultural awareness.

Sunday, Feb 21 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lab I
Registration: $10

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