One of the great Weill interpreters of our time, Austrian-born soprano Ute Gfrerer joins UMD faculty member Tim McReynolds for an evening focused on the remarkable love story of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya. Through Weill’s music, we explore the earliest days of their relationship, their immigration to America, and beyond.
This event is part of the Kurt Weill Festival funded in part by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, Inc., New York NY.
While living in Ankara, Turkey, Tacy Surrett had the privilege to interview hundreds of refugees about their challenging yet hopeful experiences fighting for their livelihoods and their families. Small Ships With Large Hearts is an exhibit of monologues, poetry, and photographs which aims to humanize the journey of a refugee and displays real stories of refugees from around the world.
Classically Dope takes you on an hour-long musical journey in the evolution of hip-hop at MilkBoy Arthouse. Classically Dope is a hip-hop/rap and classical music collaboration between Konshens the MC and Wavelength Winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn). Using music as an instrument of positive social influence, the ensemble tackles subjects such as the power of belief, racial inequality, stereotypes, police brutality, and being a change agent in the world. Hang out after the session to continue the conversation with the artists.
UMD’s National Orchestral Institute + Festival could take home a Grammy this weekend
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David Alan Miller at NOI+F - Photo by Geoff Sheil
Naomi Graber, Assistant Professor of Musicology at University of Georgia and Weill scholar, will present "Ghetto Pastoral: Street Scene, Jews, and the Transformation of American Folklore" as part of the Kurt Weill Festival. View Street Scene performance times.
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Stephen Hinton, Professor of Musicology at Stanford and Weill scholar will present on his paper “Kurt Weill and The New Objectivity” as part of the Kurt Weill Festival.
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Come to MilkBoy ArtHouse for Songwriter Sundays! Curated by local songwriter Annette Wasilik, each performance showcases three incredible songwriters.
Elena & Los Fulanos is a bilingual Latin folk band based in Washington, DC. Since 2011, they have been making music that ranges from twangy, heartbreak-themed folk rock, to soothing, introspective, violin-infused cumbia. Influenced by front-woman Elena Lacayo’s experience growing up in two cultures (Nicaraguan and American), Elena & Los Fulanos’ music melds language and tradition with catchy melodies and inventive chords to enhance appreciation for diversity in an increasingly multi-cultural world. Join us for family activities that celebrate the coming of spring! Food provided.
College Park Arts Exchange is bringing their classic Arts Drop-In series to MilkBoy ArtHouse! Adults and kids alike are welcome to take part in fun arts projects facilitated by arts specialist Aaron Springer.
Bring the family, take a seat, order brunch and get started on your project. You'll leave MilkBoy ArtHouse with a full stomach – and an artistic memento from your experience.
Seating and capacity are limited. Project supplies are provided at no cost, but we encourage you to purchase brunch and support MilkBoy ArtHouse!
Andy Shallal is an Iraqi-American artist, activist, and entrepreneur, perhaps best known locally as the founder and owner of Busboys and Poets, a small chain of restaurants that feature bookstores, performance spaces, works by local artists, and foods from around the world. Psyche Williams-Forson is an associate professor and chair of American Studies. A scholar of material culture and food, she has published two books: Taking Food Public: Redefining Foodways in a Changing World and Building Houses Out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, & Power.
