This class offers an engaging exploration of Brazil's rich musical evolution, from the roots of samba, related to the influence of African religious music, to the global impact of Bossa […]

Peter Wilson is an engaging and multifaceted violinist and conductor whose artistry The Washington Post has noted as “first-class.” He will present a lecture on the upcoming April 6, 2024 performance by the AFPO, “American Icons,” in which he will explore the most prominent of American composers and their most successful works. Peter will discuss […]

Dr. Hall will give a brief introduction to the main different kinds of intelligence gathering and then look at human intelligence (HUMINT) in particular as it was used in specific […]

Join Members of the gospel group, the Legendary Ingramettes, and former Virginia State folklorist and director of the Center for Cultural Vibrancy, Jon Lohman, for discussion and song about the […]

In this presentation, Mike Washvill will reveal how the road to the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy actually began in November, 1943 in a barn at Vint Hill […]

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring performances to life on stage? Join Hylton Center staff members for a deep dive into the Hylton Performing Arts Center including an overview of its history and programs. After an introductory presentation we’ll take a tour of the building including the backstage and support areas as […]

“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and instead of bleeding, he sings.” ~ Robert Benchley. In this lecture, participants will learn “How to Opera,” that is, how to listen to, talk about, and enjoy this beloved art form. Giving the learners a head start on the pieces slated for the May […]

Please join The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski as they explore the Great American Songbook featuring original arrangements of well-known pieces by many great American composers, such as Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Eubie Blake, Jerome Kern and Hoagy Carmichael. Presenter: The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski Bobby Jasinski, a native of New York […]

In a presentation focusing on the upcoming "La Boutique Fantasque & More!" performance, MBT Artistic Director Amy Grant Wolfe will discuss the decision process regarding what to perform and the creative process of pulling all the artistic elements (music, choreography, costumes, staging, lights, dancer selection, etc.) into the finished product. Performance: Manassas Ballet Theatre: "La […]