Passionate People

The Arts

Rappahannock County is rich with talented people whose work is represented in all aspects of the art world, from the visual to the performing disciplines. From paintings to pottery and sculpture, to musical performances, drama, poetry and prose, a passion for the arts is part of our local culture.

Rappahannock Association for the Arts & the Community (RAAC)
Providing cinema, arts, tours, celebrations, concerts and live theater to the community for 25 years.
www.RAAC.org
540.675.3193
310 Gay Street PO Box 24 / Washington, VA
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September 11 - September 12, 2010

"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare
The students from Cambridge University who bring this production of "The Tempest" to the Theatre describe the play as "romantic and tragic, eerie and magical; it deals with loss and betrayal; murderous hatred is followed by abundant comedy." The play is thought to be the Bard's farewell to the stage and his final production. Cambridge American Stage Tour (CAST) was formed in 1999 and each year since then its members have toured throughout the United States, before returning to college for the beginning of their university term. CAST's roots are in Cambidge's ADC Theatre, which is the oldest student theatre company in England.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: Sept. 11 at 8 pm/Sept. 12 at 3 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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September 25, 2010

Smithsonian at Little Washington/Brilliance of the Baroque: Johann Sebastian Bach
The nineteenth season in the Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series opens with a performance of music by Johann Sebastian Bach: three sonatas for harpsichord and viola da gamba, BWV 1027, 1028 and 1029, and the original version of the Concerto in C Major, BWV 1061 for two solo harpsichords. Jacques Ogg, harpsichord, and Kenneth Slowik, viola da gamba and harpsichord.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 8 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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October 9, 2010

FOLK MUSIC OF RUSSIA AND ITS NEIGHBORS/Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra
The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra was formed in 1988 by Max McCullough and eight other musicians to educate, to entertain, and to preserve Russian folk and classical music. Using traditional folk instruments such as the balalaika, dombra and bayan, the Orchestra has performed for audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center and has grown to be the largest Russian folk orchestra in America. Led by conductor Svetlana Nikonova, a graduate of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, 30 members of the Orchestra will perform an evocative evening of folk music from Russia and her Eastern European neighbors.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 8 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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October 30, 2010

A CELTIC HARVEST/Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton
Each fall, the well known duo of Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton bring to the Theatre their special interpretation of Celtic music. This year, being so close to Halloween, they will likely include a few unusual pieces appropriate to the season. With Irish harp, guitar, lute and pipes, they gather the bounty of lively jigs and other festive music from the Celtic lands.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 8 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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November 14, 2010

"Musical Arson!" as performed by PLUCK
Three hilarious musicians compete, ridicule, argue and seduce their way from Bach to the Beatles. Since winning the prestigious Tap Water Award at the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, these crazy characters have astonished audiences in the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia with their unique combination of comedy and superb musicianship. "Gloriously funny," The Scotsman; "Classical music for all shoe sizes," Sunday Times.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 3 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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November 20, 2010

Jazz Pianist Bill Harris in Concert
Rappahannock's own Bill Harris will discuss the influence of jazz pianists Ellington, Strayhorn, Monk and others and play some of their compositions. Bill has been active on the D.C. jazz scene and beyond since 1978.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 8 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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December 4, 2010

Smithsonian at Little Washington: piano trios by Brahms, and by Arnold Schoenberg
Two great late-nineteenth century works performed by a trio from the Smithsonian Chamber Players: Trio in C Major, Op. 87 (1882) by Johannes Brahms; Piano Trio Transcription of Arnold Schoenberg's "Transfigured Night" (1899) by Eduard Steuermann. Vera Beths, violin, Kenneth Slowik, cello, Pedja Muzijevic, piano.
Rates: Adults $20; Under 18 $10
Hours: 8 pm
www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com
TheatreVA@aol.com
540.675.1253
291 Gay Street / Washington, VA 22747
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