Live from the Lawn: UkeFest

The entire campus will close at 4pm on December 24, and stay closed December 25 through January 1. Strathmore will reopen on January 2. (We will briefly open the Music Center on December 29 for the Salute to Vienna performance.)

The Advancement team will be monitoring timely emails and calls, and donations can be made online here.

Live from the Lawn

UkeFest

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Wed. August 17, 2022

6:30pm Strum-Along

7pm Concert

FREE

Location

The Gudelsky Gazebo

Show Length

75-90 minutes, no intermission

Know Before You Go

Review current COVID-19 protocols

TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT

Keep up to date on all the ways to have a great time on our lawn.

Due to weather concerns, this concert will take place inside the Concert Hall. Masks are required.

Strathmore celebrates its 14th ANNUAL UKEFEST this summer culminating with an all-star cast for a concert on the lawn. The festivities begin at 6:30pm with a strum-along for audience and Ukefest participants. The concert begins at 7pm highlighting the ukulele’s diversity from world renowned virtuosos:

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer – Artistic Directors (MD): Folk, Swing

Herb Ohta, Jr. (HI): Hawaiian and Jazz

Eve Goldberg (Toronto): Folk

Daniel Ward (CA): Flamenco & Classical

And special guest, Pablo Regis (MD): Choro and Brazilian

Bring your ukulele, strum along and join the fun!

TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT

The Gudelsky Gazebo is located directly across the driveway from the Mansion.
Parking is in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage off Tuckerman Lane and is payable by SmarTrip or credit card.
Members at the Two Star level and above can park in the Mansion lot when attending Live from the Lawn events. Upon entry, please display your blue VIP Parking Pass on your dashboard and follow the instructions from security personnel. View more detailed information here.
Valet parking is not available.
See more directions and parking information.

Accessible parking is available in the Mansion lot on a first-come, first-served basis. A government-issued disability placard or plate is required. Enter the Mansion lot at 10701 Rockville Pike, at the low brick walls that say “Strathmore.”
Learn more about accessibility at Strathmore.

A variety of tasty food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site. Or you're welcome to BYO!

Low-rise chairs and blankets welcome.
While we are not limiting capacity on the lawn, we encourage you to be mindful of other guests and provide space whenever possible.

Masks are not required for outdoor events. However, if a performance moves indoors due to weather, masks must be worn.
Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test will not be required for Live From The Lawn events.
Stay up to date on all of Strathmore's Covid-19 policies.

In case of inclement weather, concerts are moved indoors. Check Strathmore’s Facebook page or visit strathmore.org for up-to-date information.

Keeping the Live from the Lawn outdoor concert series free allows every member of our community access to quality arts experiences. Your support of just $5 or more can make that happen! GIVE BACK