By Walt Rybeck Producer, Performing Arts Council How can we cope in the face of political upheaval, discrimination and inhumanity? Singer Susan Winter and accompanist-musical director Alex Rybeck created “Rise Up Singing” with music that does its part in helping us confront and overcome the tribulations and inequities of the times. Their show draws on…
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PAC Classical Series presents Welch and Jee Recital on April 7
By Alan Mayers Producer, Performing Arts Council Returning to the Performing Arts Council’s Classical Series on Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel, pianist Andrew Jonathan Welch will accompany Haerin Jee in a recital of music for violin and piano by Mozart, Respighi, Ravel, and Massanet. Pianist, conductor, and composer Mr. Welch previously…
Ushers needed for PAC Performances
Attend a concert and help your fellow residents at the same time by becoming an usher.
PAC presents Jazz singer Lena Seikaly in the Encore Theater
Washington D.C. area jazz singer Lena Seikaly will perform in the Encore on 3/15.
Make joyful noise for the Lomax Sisters
The gospel group the Lomax Sisters will be performing at Riderwood during Black History Month.
PAC Presents Third Millennium Ensemble
PAC’s classical concert series will continue with the Third Millennium Ensemble.
Mary Ann Jung brings history to life
By Alan Mayers Producer, Performing Arts Council What do Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, Rosie the Riveter, Clara Barton, and Rosalie of Riverdale, have in common? They have all been recreated on our Encore Theater stage by Mary Ann Jung — actress. scholar, and historian. In her next incarnation, the Riderwood Performing Arts Council will present…
Cello recital begins PAC classical music season
By Susan Rogers Member, Performing Arts Council The Ninth season of Performing Arts Council’s Classical Music series gets underway November 4 with a cello recital by David Chentian. Mr. Chentian graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music and then received a scholarship to study at Peabody Institute in Baltimore. There he earned his Master of Music…
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra returns to Riderwood
By Judy Brown Producer, Performing Arts Council Once again, the Performing Arts Council is sponsoring the annual Winter Concert by the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. This will be the 12th year that Riderwood has welcomed the orchestra as it performs an array of classical music. The program will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December…
Broadway/cabaret stars to perform at Riderwood
Learn about upcoming PAC performers Sally Mayes and Jeff Harnar
Folk music duo coming to Riderwood this month
Simple Gifts, a program of folk music, is coming to Encore Theater at 7:30 p.m. on September 21.
Classical Concert Series tickets on sale this month
By Susan Rogers PAC Classical Concerts The Performing Arts classical music season will begin in November 2018 and run through June 2019. The paid subscription series begins on November 4 with David Chentian, cello, and continues with a wind trio from the Third Millennium Ensemble on February 10 and the Bard Conservatory string quintet on…
