Culture
 You would be hard-pressed to live in a place with
easy access to such a vast array of the arts. Here are
just a few of our cultural resources.
www.warnertheater.com
The Warner Theater is one of Washington D.C. leading
performing arts venues and a personal favorite. First
built in 1924 this wonderful theater is a destination
for national and international recording artists and the
finest in theatrical, dance, and television
presentations.
www.nationaltheatre.org
The National Theater, just three blocks from the White
House, is also known as “The Theater of Presidents.”
For 165 years the National Theatre has been a part of
the history of the United States. Opening on December
7, 1835, virtually every great stage performer of the
past century has appeared here.
www.wolf-trap.org
Wolf Trap is a national park that offers summer
performances under the stars and year round events in
the Barns. Go here for performance schedules, seating
charts and children’s theater.
www.kennedy-center.org
The Kennedy Center produces and presents an unmatched
variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet,
orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music and
multi-media performances for all ages.
www.si.edu
The Smithsonian is one the nation’s cultural treasures
and it’s located in our own back yard. In addition to
its 14 museums and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian
Institute sponsors events, research and exhibitions.
This website is a great introduction to this
extraordinary resource.
www.strathmore.org
The Strathmore is elegant and sophisticated, yet very
accessible. High quality arts programming designed for
audiences of many tastes are served with the hospitality
and warmth of a family enterprise. Seasonal outdoor
events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal
reaching out to people of all ages, interests and
cultural heritage.
www.blackrockcenter.org
The Black Rock Center for the Arts maintains a lively
schedule of arts, entertainment and classes. This
modern and cozy facility is located in the heart of
Germantown.
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