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Malik Stewart

Lifelong DC-area native Malik Stewart picked up his drum sticks at age five, and hasn’t put them down since. He honed his technique of precise, explosively energetic drumming through years in marching band, which evolved into a hip-hop-inflected brand of his own – D.O.P.E. (Definition of Percussion Entertainment). He’s performed throughout the country, and alongside artists like Usher Raymond, Wale, Mike Will Made It, Rae Sremmurd, BackYard Band and D.R.A.M. "Seriously sick drumming."– TIME

The Jazz Professors

Lounge in The Clarice’s Kogod Cabaret, beverage in hand, while jazz professors serenade you with great jazz classics. Featuring Chris Vadala on saxophones and flute, Gerry Kunkel on guitar, Tom Baldwin on bass, Jon Ozment on piano and Chuck Redd on drums. Presented in partnership with the UMD School of Music.

This event is part of NextNOW Fest 2017. 
 

Gavin Turek

It’s impossible not to become infatuated with disco-pop princess Gavin Turek. This L.A. Native is always clad in a hand-made 70s fringe dress armed with the best dance moves you’ve ever seen. A favorite of tastemakers like NPR, The Fader, KCRW and Beats 1, Gavin has brought her disco-tinged tunes to venues and festivals around the country.

This event is part of NextNOW Fest 2017. 
 

Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity Classes

Sharpen up your dance moves with free hip-hop, house and jazz classes. No experience necessary! Brought to you by the Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity, a group devoted to furthering academic excellence, serving the community and sharing the art of dance among fellow students.

Schedule ​​​​​​
6-7PM: LaTefia Bradley teaching Contemporary
8-9PM: Ama Law teaching Femme Hop
9-10PM: Suzanne Creedon teaching Jazz

This event is part of NextNOW Fest 2017. 
 

Anamanaguchi

This captivating and catchy electronic band combines digitally-created chiptune/bitpop sounds with traditional instrumentation for a funky pop vibe. With influences as varied as Japanese pop, French electronica, video games and absurdist comedy, this New York City-based group is not to be missed. The band’s discography includes albums Power Supply, Dawn Metropolis, Endless Fantasy, USA and music for the video game adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Alumni Play Commissions

UMD theatre alumni create 15-minute plays that deliver a big impact. Led by rising playwrights Ann Fraistat (2010), Shawn Fraistat (2005), Moyenda Kulemeka (2016) and James Nelson (2017), these commissions are wholly written, directed, stage managed and acted by UMD alumni.

This performance is a part of the NextNOW Fest Alumni Commissioning Project, which supports the creation of new work by alumni of the UMD School of Music and the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.
 

Ace Cosgrove

This 23-year-old rapper from Gaithersburg’s is influenced by multiple musical genres and styles, but his sound is uniquely his own. Known for his passion and straight talk, he sums it up as: “Everything I do musically is a rebel.” In the past year he has dropped two well-received albums, Simple Criticismand UsVsRobots. This performance will be one of his first shows since releasing his latest project, Mrs. Claire’s Basement.

This event is part of NextNOW Fest 2017

Parents & Family Weekend at MilkBoy ArtHouse with Carlos Andres Gomez, Ryan Conner and Madison McFerrin

 

Enjoy a night of great entertainment at College Park and UMD's exciting new space! Spoken word artist Carlos Andres Gomez, comedian Ryan Conner and musician Madison McFerrin will perform and share their stories and experiences through music, comedy and performance.

About MilkBoy ArtHouse

MilkBoy ArtHouse is a neighborhood gathering place for eclectic performances and creative dining. Formed in partnership by MilkBoy Philadelphia and The Clarice, this campus/community venue is where emerging art and pop culture collide.

Creation Residency 2017-18: Somi

Dreaming Zenzile is a modern jazz play based on the extraordinary life of late South African singer and political activist Miriam Makeba. Written by vocalist & songwriter Somi, the play features both original music and reinterpretations of Makeba’s popular repertoire through the modern jazz idiom and small ensemble arrangements.

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