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Current Events

MAY

Literary Media 9th & 10th Grade Fiction Reading

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.

Barnes & Noble, 3040 M Street, NW, Georgetown

An intellectual way to spend the evening...come show your support for our talented freshman and sophomore fiction writers.  Their work will leave you spellbound!

Literary Media 11th Grade Showcase

Fri. 9th, 7:30 p.m.

Join us in Ellington's banquet hall to hear the spoken word of our 11th grade Literary Media students!

Literary Media & Theater Showcase

Sat. 10th, 4-6 p.m.

Join Literary Media seniors as they read their works at DC's coolest scene...Busboys & Poets is a coffee-house, restaurant, performance venue, and lounge all rolled into one. A great way to spend your Saturday night!

Instrumental Spring Concert
Postponed.  Please check back for new date.

Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Mon. 12-Wed. 14, 10:00 a.m.

One of Ellington's most popular events, the dance department's production is sure to move and inspire.  To purchase tickets, please call Treanna Alexander in the Dance department: 202.282.1104.  Act now--tickets almost always sell out!

Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15 - Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.

One of Ellington's most popular events, the dance department's production is sure to move and inspire. To purchase tickets, please call Treanna Alexander in the Dance department: 202.282.1104.  Act now--tickets almost always sell out!

A Springtime Salute to Ellington

Wed. 21, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Halcyon House, 3400 Prospect Street, NW

Join us for an elegant evening to benefit the Ellington School and to honor long-time Ellington supporters, Barbara and Sidney Dickstein.  Exquisite entertainment provided by Ellington's show choir.   For ticket or sponsorship information, call 202.333.2555 ext. 2101 or email info@ellingtonarts.org.

Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m. (Banquet Hall)

In true Bohemian beatnik form, our talented literary media students present their writing in an intimate, coffee-house setting.  The evening features our annual senior awards and roast.

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Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

The Duke Ellington Opera Workshop, now in its 7th year, will present on Friday, May 23 at 7:30, fully staged and costumed scenes from three operas: Lakme', Madame Butterfly, and Don Giovanni.  Lakme', the story of tragic love between a British soldier and an exotic priestess in Colonial India, contains one of the most beautiful and familiar duets in all of opera.  Madame Butterfly is also a tragedy of star-crossed love.  Don Giovanni (or Don Juan, as he is known in similar legends) knows very little about true love, but a great deal about wine, women and song.  Join us for a wonderful evening of great music and great drama!

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Piano Lab Recital

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.

(Free admission)

Join us as piano lab and theory students show off what they've learned throughout the semester!  The afternoon's program ranges from beginner pieces to quite advanced.  Spend the afternoon with us to celebrate our piano students' achievements!

 

JUNE

Graduation

Tues. 3, 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 sharp.)

An evening of pomp and circumstance as our seniors take one last walk down the aisles of the Ellington Theatre before becoming alumni.  Please join us to celebrate this momentous occasion. (Limit six tickets per senior)

Show Choir Spring Concert

Fri. 6, 7:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

MAY

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.
9th & 10th grade fiction reading at Barnes & Noble

Fri., 9th, 7:30 p.m.
11th grade Literary Media showcase

Sat., 10th, 4-6 p.m.
Senior Literary Media & Thater showcase
at Busboys & Poets

Mon. 12th - Wed. 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15-Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Wed. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A Springtime Salute
to Ellington
A Fundraiser for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m.
(Banquet Hall)
Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thurs., 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Annual Literary Media Senior Awards and Roast

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.
Piano Lab Recital

JUNE

Tues., 3, 6:30 p.m., Graduation

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.