Strathmore News

February 6, 2025

Announcing Strathmore's 2025 Arts & Social Justice Fellowship

Strathmore announces the fourth year of its Arts and Social Justice Fellowship, a program empowering high school students to explore the intersection of art and activism.

September 9, 2024

Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora

The Mansion at Strathmore proudly announces the free exhibition Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora, opening on Tuesday, September 17. Running through November 7, Art Flow(s) brings together select pieces from the personal collections of three esteemed members of the Strathmore community—Dr. Deborah Smith, Dr. Yonette Thomas, and Dr. Margo Thomas.

August 20, 2024

Strathmore Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Artist in Residence (AIR) Class

Meet the 2025 AIR Class at Strathmore's Fresh AIR Concert on November 13, 2024

May 7, 2024

Strathmore Says Goodbye to Its Pike & Rose Venue, AMP

After nine dynamic years, Strathmore will dim the lights on AMP, its popular Pike & Rose  performance venue, when the lease ends on June 30.

January 11, 2024

Announcing Arts and Social Justice Fellowship 2024

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company welcome 12 high school students with a passion for creativity and activism to third year of Arts and Social Justice Fellowship.

October 19, 2023

Strathmore Welcomes AIR PLAY, a Family-Friendly Circus-Style Adventure

On its farewell tour, AIR PLAY, written and created by master clowns Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, takes the stage November 11 for two final shows.

August 16, 2023

Strathmore Announces Artist in Residence (AIR) Class of 2024

New class's debut concert, Fresh AIR, scheduled for Tuesday, November 14 at AMP.

July 27, 2023

Announcing AMP's Fall 2023 Season

New performances showcase Grammy-winning artists, electrifying ensembles, and a diverse range of musical styles, including jazz, blues, folk, and global sounds.

June 22, 2023

Meet Parable of the Sower Artist, Justine Swindell

The DC-based artist mixes dark dystopian futures with vibrant silver linings in her second Parable campaign.

June 6, 2023

Parable of the Sower by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon Returns to Strathmore, June 28-July 1 

This year's Parable Path includes a community marketplace and pre-show talks exploring themes in Octavia E. Butler’s Afrofuturistic masterpiece  

May 24, 2023

Strathmore Announces 25 New Shows for 2023-2024 Music Center Season

May 17, 2023

Strathmore Celebrates Juneteenth with Step Afrika! Step Xplosion

April 14, 2023

Spring into Strathmore with Performances from Across the Globe

April, 2023

Grammy Award Winning Artist Arooj Aftab joins Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily at Strathmore – April 14

April, 2023

Strathmore’s 15th Annual UkeFest Returns This Summer With Five Days of Ukelele Lessons and Performances August 12–16, 2023

Festival kicks off with all-day ukelele teacher training on Fri, Aug 11

March, 2023

New Class of Arts and Social Justice Fellows Announced

Presented by Strathmore with core partner Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

February 28, 2023

March at Strathmore Means Can’t-Miss Music, Intimate Performances, and Art Exhibitions

Goran Bregović & Manhattan Transfer at the Music Center, SFJazz in an intimate performance at AMP

February 10, 2023

DC Native Drummer Allison Miller’s Rivers in Our Veins

An immersive, multimedia performance inspired by five great U.S. rivers

February 4, 2023

Multimedia Blues and Gospel performance Voices of Mississippi at Strathmore

January 25, 2023

New artist residencies at AMP by Strathmore with AMPlify start with composer Miho Hazama

November 7, 2022

See Premiere Local Artists and Mini Masterpieces in Exhibition at Strathmore

November 2, 2022

Music is Back in Strathmore’s Historic Mansion

October 25, 2022

The Unique Art of Tap Dance, and Intimate Performances and Art Exhibitions

October 11, 2022

MEET STRATHMORE’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (AIR) CLASS OF 2023

October 4, 2022

Environmental Exploration and International Sensations in Dance and Comedy

September 22, 2022

AMP by Strathmore Launches New Season in North Bethesda

Venue features new premium seating, upscale dining menus, and intimate entertainment experiences

September 14, 2022

Culinary Arts Take Center Stage at Strathmore

Food and beverage return to Strathmore’s venues with creative upgrades and a new chef

August 25, 2022

Thought-Provoking Art Exhibitions Spotlight Compelling Compositions and Craftmanship

August 11, 2022

Fall for the Arts at Strathmore

New season features nature themed performances, hip hop, gospel, international icons, and movement

August 2, 2022

Join Discussion about how Geo-Political Conflict Affects Art Making

Panel takes place August 6 at the Music Center at Strathmore

July 27, 2022

Arts and Social Justice Fellows Present Culminating Projects

Showcase takes place July 31 at AMP by Strathmore

June 22, 2022

Free Summer Concerts at Strathmore

Programs are free on its 16-acre campus and include special concerts for children

June 2, 2022

Strathmore Announces New Performances to 2022 and 2023 Lineup

Artists include Sweet Honey in the Rock; Hip Hop Nutcracker with Kurtis Blow; and Allison Miller’s In our Veins project

May 19, 2022

Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore Celebrate 75 Years

Performances will be May 22 in the Music Center at Strathmore

May 13, 2022

Ukrainian Folk Band DakhaBrakha Returns to Strathmore

“Ethno-chaos” group performs August 6 in the Music Center

May 13, 2022

Colorful Interpretations of Our World on Display at Strathmore May - July

Artworks are on view now through July 2, 2022

April 28, 2022

May at Strathmore

Celebrate May with Food Talk, Jazz, and Thoughtful Exhibitions at Strathmore

April 21

Strathmore Presents Artist in Residence Taisha Estrada

Singer-Songwriter Estrada performs May 11 and 25 at AMP

April 18, 2022

Spring is in Full Effect at AMP by Strathmore

AIR, American and British Rock, Women’s Musical Empowerment take the stage now through May 28.

March 29, 2022

Strathmore Presents Artist in Residence Alex Hamburger

Flutist and Vocalist Hamburger performs April 13 and 27 at AMP.

March 22, 2022

Parable of the Sower Premieres at Strathmore - April 28 & 29

Production is based on novels by Octavia Butler in partnership with Woolly Mammoth Theatre.

March 15, 2022

Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Welcome 2022 Arts and Social Justice Cohort

Group of eight students begin bi-weekly engagement opportunities with renown facilitators and artists

March 3, 2022

Strathmore’s Spring Season Celebrates Black Music and Movement

Step Afrika! Premiere and Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower are highlights at the Music Center

February 22, 2022

Spring into Bloom with Strathmore at Good Hope

Strathmore has announced new concerts in its monthly Bloom series at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center from March 12 through September 10, 2022.

February 17, 2022

DC-Area Premiere of Drumfolk by Step Afrika! at Strathmore March 3 & 4

Inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739, Drumfolk tells the story of one of the largest rebellions organized by Africans in the “New World.” 

February 8, 2022

Cellist Ayangade performs March 9 and 23 at AMP

Strathmore’s Artist in Residence (AIR) season continues with cellist Titilayo “Titi” Ayangade as she offers her eclectic sound as a member of 2022 cohort – March 9 and 23 at 8 p.m. at AMP by Strathmore, in North Bethesda’s Pike and Rose.

February 1, 2022

Strathmore Presents Artist in Residence Langston Hughes II

Jazz Saxophonist Hughes performs February 9 and 23 at AMP

January 26, 2022

See “The Big & Small of It” in Strathmore’s Historic Mansion

Artwork is on view now through March 12, 2022

January 20, 2022

February Heats Up at Strathmore

Shows Celebrate Jazz and Blues Legends and the Golden Girls

July 15, 2021

Spend the Summer Outdoors with Strathmore

Free outdoor concerts run July 17 through October 9 in North Bethesda and Silver Spring

January 11, 2022

Strathmore Presents Artist in Residence James Fernando

Jazz pianist Fernando performs January 19 and 26 at AMP

December 22, 2021

Bring in the New Year with Strathmore

January lineup includes experiences for the entire family plus Brian McKnight and Branford Marsalis

December 2, 2021

VISIT STRATHMORE’S HISTORIC MANSION FOR THREE UNIQUE EXHIBITIONS

Artwork is on view now through January 8, 2022

August 3, 2021

Strathmore Obtains GBAC Star™ Disinfection Accreditation

Certification requires stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and disease prevention

November 11, 2021

Strathmore & Woolly Mammoth Announce Arts & Social Justice Fellowship

Applications are open November 15 through January 2

November 3, 2021

AMP by Strathmore Reopens in Pike & Rose

Venue will operate in a listening room format with limited capacity and no food and beverage

May 14, 2021

Strathmore Announces New Open-Air Summer Concert Series

Full season of concerts kicks off at the new Patio Stage on the Music Center’s Trawick Terrace

October 27, 2021

Strathmore Announces Artist in Residence (AIR) Class of 2022

Fresh AIR preview concert is scheduled for November 17 at AMP

September 16, 2021

See Strathmore’s Newest Juried Exhibition — Touch

Exhibition features 55 artists and 114 artworks

September 9, 2021

Strathmore Announces Fall and Winter Performance Lineup

Artists include Wanda Sykes, Ledisi, Gipsy Kings, and Sarah Brightman

August 24, 2021

Strathmore Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Patrons will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or negative test results