Happenings at the Harman
All events are held in the Forum of Sidney Harman Hall at 610 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. Performances begin at noon. Reservations not required.
There is no better time to discover new art than in the middle of the week. There is no better place to do so than at STC. Join local artists for Happenings at the Harman at noon every Wednesday from September through June. Bring your lunch and we will bring your shot of culture.
Each week’s performance features a different type of performance. With musicians, dancers, actors, puppeteers and genre-mixers you are sure to return to work inspired and excited.
All performances are FREE and reservations are not required. Performances will last less than an hour to ensure you the perfect lunch break.
Email Hannah J. Hessel to learn more or join the Happenings mailing list.
MAY
5/02/12 – Washington Balalaika Society’s Russkie Musikanti
Since 1988 The Washington Balalaika Society has been entertaining
D.C. audiences with their orchestra of Russian Folk instruments.
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5/09/12 – DanceAntonini
DanceAntonini is a movement group that bridges post modern movement,
dance theater, and improvisation.
Visit DanceAntonini’s website
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5/16/12 – Tale of a Tiger
Created and performed by Rachel Hynes with original music created and performed by Ethan Foote. Poetic and dangerous, physical storyteller Rachel Hynes relates the tale of a little girl who lives with her father in the forest. After he locks her in the cupboard for three days, she starts to see tigers everywhere. What do you feed a tiger?
5/23/12 – Congressional Chorus
Celebrating the spirit, diversity and power of American choral music
has been the mission of the Congressional Chorus since its founding
in 1987.
JUNE
6/06/12 – Faction of Fools
Faction of Fools Theatre Company celebrates Commedia dell'Arte in
Washington, DC and around the world.
Find out more about Faction of Fools.
6/13/12 – Cam Magee and Beverly Cosham
In the spirit of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor, actor Cam Magee and singer Beverly Cosham, team up for a delightful exploration of the age old theme: "Men, Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them."Â From sonnets and speeches by the Bard to love songs by Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter, the program promises to be a perfect celebration of men.
6/20/12 - TBA
6/27/12 – WPAS: Men and Women of the Gospel Choir
Since 1991, the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) Men and Women of the Gospel Choir has demonstrated artistic excellence in this art form through performance of works by local and national composers.
Learn more about the WPAS Men and Women of the Gospel Choir.
Previous presentations have included:
A master-class with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and singers from the Washington National Opera Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program
The Beau Soir Ensemble
City Dance
Congressional Chorus
Ziva Cohen Spanish Dance
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company
Jane Franklin Dance
Jonah Bokaer
The United States premiere of Jane Henderson’s film The Battle of Wills
Roudolph Kharatian
Katherine McCann and the Gypsy Strings
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
Reverb
The Russian Chamber Art Society
Burnett Thompson
The Washington Balalaika Society
The Washington Ballet
The Washington Revels
Artists from the Washington Performing Arts Society
The Washington Toh Koto Society
The Silk Road Dance Ensemble
If you enjoy mid-day programming, you may also enjoy The Tuesday Concert Series at the Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street, NW). Every Tuesday at 12:10 you can listen to high-quality music—mostly classical, but with occasional performances of folk and traditional music – for free. For more information visit them online at http://www.epiphanydc.org/tuesdayconcertseries.