<ro>Music
<lst>Hesperus
3706 N. 17th St.
Arlington, VA 22207
703-525-7550
www.hesperus.org
Hesperus plays early music, folk music, and various combinations of the two. It presents European medieval, renaissance and baroque music; cultural portraits mixing early and traditional music of a particular country or region, and crossover programs fusing medieval, renaissance, Appalachian, gospel, blues, Cajun and Irish styles. Hesperus often partners with musicians from other traditions: Appalachian, Celtic, Sephardic, Cajun, blues, Andean, and African. Visit its Web site for locations and times.
The Metropolitan Chorus
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-933-2500
www.metchorus.org
The Metropolitan Chorus is a 100-voice chorus performing classical choral literature. They present several free concerts each year as a special service to the community.
Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus
Gunston Middle School
912 S. George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
703-521-9331
www.thearlingtones.com
The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus is a 27-member, all-male barbershop chorus. In addition to performing for local clubs and associations, the Arlingtones hold two annual shows at Lubber Run in the Spring and Fall.
Potomac Harmony Chorus
P.O. Box 7566
Arlington, VA 22207
www.potomacharmony.org
Potomac Harmony Chorus is made up of women dedicated to performing and teaching the four-part harmony barbershop style. For more information, contact Chorus Agent Janell Tuttle at 703-333-5868.
Summer Concerts
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
2845 N. Marcey Road
703-528-5406
www.nvrpa.org/parks/potomacoverlook
Every other Saturday night in the summer, local musicians rock out on the outdoor stage at Potomac Overlook. Concerts are free, but donations are requested. The park also holds an annual open house and heritage festival on the first weekend in May with entertainment and food. Some events require reservations.
<ro>Theatre
<lst>American Century Theatre
Gunston Arts Center
2700 S. Lang St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-998-4555
www.americancentury.org
The American Century Theater is a professional theater group dedicated to presenting great, important and neglected plays of the 20th century.
The Arlington Players
Thomas Jefferson Theatre
3501 2nd Street South
Arlington, VA 22204
703-549-1063
www.thearlingtonplayers.org
The Arlington Players is a nonprofit volunteer theater that has presented technically and artistically challenging productions in the "grand style" for the audiences of Arlington since 1951.
Classika Theatre
Synetic Theatre
4041 S. 28th Street
Tickets 800-494-8497
www.classika.org
Classika Theatre is a professional theater group that has been in existence for seven years, spending the past five seasons at the Village in Shirlington. The Classika Puppet Theatre is targeted at ages four and up. Synetic Theatre is an award-winning theater troupe famed for its silent, mimed productions of Shakespeare
Dominion Stage
Dominion Stage/Arlington Cultural Affairs Division
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
703-683-0502
www.dominionstage.org
Dominion Stage, a community theater group, stages productions at the Gunston Arts Center.
Encore Stage and Studio
2515 N. Randolph St.
703-548-1154
encorestage.org
Encore runs various programs that produce theater by young people, for young people. The Children's Theatre introduces children and teens to all aspects of theater by offering educational performances and classes throughout the year. Their season consists of five performances annually, as well as school-year classes and a variety of summer workshops, including Stage Door, It's Elementary and the Young Actors Studio.
Firebelly Productions
4908 N. 17th St.
firebellyproductions@gmail.com
http://www.firebellyproductions.net
Founded in May, 2002, this theater company focuses on nurturing young performers. Performances often take place at the Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run.
Keegan Theatre
P.O. Box 17407
Arlington, VA 22216
703-892-0202
www.keegantheatre.com
Keegan's presents three to four productions per year, including at least one work by an Irish playwright each season.
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
703-820-9771
www.sig-online.org
Signature Theatre made a huge splash on the D.C. theater scene when it relocated to a state-of-the-art facility in Shirlington in 2007. The adventurous troupe has two different theaters — one for small experimental shows and cabarets, the other for larger productions — and continues to build upon its reputation as one of the region’s most successful companies.
Teatro de la Luna
Gunston Arts Center
2700 S. Lang St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-548-3092
www.teatrodelaluna.org
Teatro de La Luna is a professional theater group performing in Spanish and English.
Theatre on the Run
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-1850
www.arlingtonarts.org
Theater on the Run is a small theater managed by the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division. It hosts productions by companies including the American Century Theater, Teatro de la Luna and Firebelly Productions, among others.
The Thomas Jefferson Theater
125 S. Old Glebe Road
703-228-6960
A county-operated facility that seats 715. Hosts opera and dance programs in addition to plays.
The Rosslyn Spectrum
1611 Kent St.
703-276-6701
http://www.arlingtonarts.org/cultural_affairs/RosslynSpectrum.htm
A county-owned, multi-use hall that offers theater seating for 387 and other spaces for smaller events.
Washington Shakespeare Company
Clark Street Playhouse
601 S. Clark St.
703-418-4808
www.washingtonshakespeare.org
Founded in 1990, Washington Shakespeare Company (WSC) is a performing arts organization dedicated to producing primarily classic works, both time-tested and contemporary classics; emphasizing a provocative, bold approach in an intimate setting; and training and showcasing the best emerging talent in the region, mentored by seasoned, professional theatre artists. Tickets are available through the company’s Web site.
<ro>Dance
<lst>Arlington Dance Theatre
6531 Little River Turnpike
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-524-4750
www.arlingtondance.org
Offers performances and dance instruction in various styles.
Bowen McCauley Dance
2016 N. Woodstock St.
Arlington, VA 22207
703-524-4641
www.bmdc.org
Bowen McCauley Dance was formed in 1996 by Lucy Bowen McCauley and blends modern dance with ballet.
Center Dance Company
3443 Carlin Springs Road
Falls Church, VA 22041
703-778-3008
www.arldance.org
arldance@erols.com
The Center Dance Company performs classical and contemporary ballet, modern dance and theatrical tap. It is also a pre-professional ballet training school and offers classes in pilates, stretch, tap, jazz and modern dance.
Cambodian American Heritage Inc.
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-370-8980 and 301-292-6862
www.cambodianheritage.org
This organization's mission is the preservation of Cambodian arts and culture in the United States. For almost 20 years, its dance troupe has performed the classical and folk dances of its heritage.
Jane Franklin Dance
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-993-1111
www.janefranklin.com
Jane Franklin Dance is a blend of dance, theater and humor offering collaborations with live music, poetry and original art.
Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-528-4142
www.quetzales.org
The purpose of this dance company is to preserve, research, educate and promote Mexican folklore traditions and culture through art, music and dance. Los Quetzales performs traditional dance and music of Mexico.
Requiebros Dance Group
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
703-684-1949
www.carmendevicente.com
Requiebros Dance Group showcases the classical "Escuela Bolera" dance style of the 18th century, as well as contemporary genres, including flamenco, rumbas, tanguillos, sevillanas and traditional folk dances from various regions of Spain.