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WCO to perform ‘Zelmira’
Classic Rossini work considered among his finest
Washington Concert Opera presents Gioachino Rossini’s “Zelmira” at Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University (730 21st St., N.W.) on Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m.
“Zelmira” tells the story of Zelmira who goes on a mission to save her father, King Polidoro, from a murderous tyrant. This opera is one of a series of Rossini’s nine dramas titled the “Neapolitan Operas.” These operas are considered his best works and are praised for kickstarting the Italian Romantic opera. Spanish mezzo-soprano Silvia Tro Santafé will portray Zelmira, bel canto tenor Lawrence Brownlee will play Zelmira’s husband Ilo, mezzo soprano Vivica Genaux will portray Emma, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi will be King Polidoro and bass-baritone Matthew Scollin will be Leucippo. Tickets range from $40-110.
For more details, visit concertopera.org.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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