August 21, 2009

Music

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Vivaldi "Summer" and "Autumn" from The Four Seasons, Respighi "The Pines of Rome" and Gershwin’s "Concerto in F;" September 26 Rachel M. Schlessinger Concert Hall, NOVA Alexandria Campus. Info/Tix 703-548-0885 or Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

Theater

Signature Theatre "Dirty Blonde"; by Claudia Shear; now through October 4; kick-off of their twentieth anniversary season; Info/tix 703-820-9771 or Signature Theatre

Synetic Theater presents Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Rosslyn Spectrum September 17 through October 10; info/tix 800-494-8497 or Synetic Theater

Catalyst Theater "1984" adapted by Christopher Gallu, directed by Jim Petosa; August 27 through October 5 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE. Info/tix 202-399-7993 or Catalyst Theater

Arena Stage "The Quality of Life" by Jane Anderson (writer of Mad Men) at Crystal City. September 11 through November 1; info/tix 202-488-3300 or Arena Stage

Special Event at a Theater: Arrange to tour the newly renovated Ford’s Theatre; the museum and theater are worth the wait. Hint: try to arrange to visit the museum at 4:00 p.m. for a combined museum and theater tour. Info/tix 202-347-4833 or Ford's Theater

Visual Arts

The Phillips Collection "Paint Made Flesh" explores the way painting in oils depicts the human body and a range of emotions. Now through September 13. Info/tix 202-387-2151 or Phillips Collection

Opera

Washington National Opera Rossini’s "The Barber of Seville;" Kennedy Center Opera House, September 12-20. 1-800-US-OPERA or Washington National Opera