2020 Summer Cabaret and Concert SeriesNOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW FROM HOME
Every summer weekend at Creative Cauldron features a cabaret or concert by some of the most spectacular talent the DC area has to offer! Due to COVID-19 we got creative and decided to hold these in outdoor settings. Our performances will be held at Cherry Hill Park behind the Community Center in the City of Falls Church.
223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church VA 22046 Buy a 10 Ticket Season Pass for only $250! TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED OR PASSES BOOKED TWO HOURS BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE TO ALLOW STAFF TO PREPARE SOCIALLY DISTANCED SEATING AREAS. NO DOOR SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE. What to know about Cherry Hill Park:
We will be in the part of the park behind the Falls Church Community Center Park in the Community Center Lot No Bathroom Access-concerts will be kept to an hour Bring your own seating; lawn chair, picnic blanket All social distance protocol remains in place! Previous Events:
Streaming Friday, October 2 at 8:00 PM
Nora Palka A singer/songwriter, actress, ukulele songstress and funny gal based in Brooklyn, NY, and nominee for a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a musical for 2019's On Air, Nora Palka makes her return to Cauldron for a cabaret this summer! You've seen her on stage at Signature, the Kennedy Center, and Studio. Her website: www.norapalka.com |
July 24- September 26, 2020Friday 8:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 PM OUR COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
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Friday, July 24 8:00 pm at Mission Lofts Apartments
"Latin Pop Summer" with Chris Urquiaga
Come enjoy an outdoor show of songs influenced by various genres of Latin music including samba, salsa and reggaeton! Chris will be singing a set of originals and some cover songs in Spanish and Portuguese. You'll hear sounds from Brazil, Cuba, and Spain, among other countries! Visit his website: chrisurquiaga.com
"Latin Pop Summer" with Chris Urquiaga
Come enjoy an outdoor show of songs influenced by various genres of Latin music including samba, salsa and reggaeton! Chris will be singing a set of originals and some cover songs in Spanish and Portuguese. You'll hear sounds from Brazil, Cuba, and Spain, among other countries! Visit his website: chrisurquiaga.com
Saturday, July 25 8:00 pm
at Mission Lofts Apartments
Veronneau
The dynamic duo from Wammie Award-winning, Latin, Jazz, Samba group Veronneau will enthrall you with an evening of their signature acoustic, jazzy, blend of global, retro, and original music. Visit their website: www.veronneaumusic.com
at Mission Lofts Apartments
Veronneau
The dynamic duo from Wammie Award-winning, Latin, Jazz, Samba group Veronneau will enthrall you with an evening of their signature acoustic, jazzy, blend of global, retro, and original music. Visit their website: www.veronneaumusic.com
Friday, July 31 8:00 pm at Mission Lofts Apartments
Christian Douglas
Songwriters, Show Tunes, Show Stoppers
An evening of music with Christian Douglas, singer, songwriter, actor, and 2020 Strathmore Artist in Residence. In addition to notable national and international performances, his musical theater resume includes Seitz in Arena Stage's Newsies, and many more! His website: www.christiandouglasmusic.com
Christian Douglas
Songwriters, Show Tunes, Show Stoppers
An evening of music with Christian Douglas, singer, songwriter, actor, and 2020 Strathmore Artist in Residence. In addition to notable national and international performances, his musical theater resume includes Seitz in Arena Stage's Newsies, and many more! His website: www.christiandouglasmusic.com
Saturday, August 1 8:00 pm at Mission Lofts Apartments
Project Locrea
Project Locréa is a musical alliance with varying instrumentation created by flutist Yana Nikol, that introduces audiences to the different musical traditions of the world seen through the lenses of artistic creativity. Combining traditional instruments with western classical and jazz instruments, the project’s focus is on bringing better understanding and deeper connection between cultures. Their website: www.yananikol.com/project-locrea
Project Locrea
Project Locréa is a musical alliance with varying instrumentation created by flutist Yana Nikol, that introduces audiences to the different musical traditions of the world seen through the lenses of artistic creativity. Combining traditional instruments with western classical and jazz instruments, the project’s focus is on bringing better understanding and deeper connection between cultures. Their website: www.yananikol.com/project-locrea
Friday, August 7 8:00 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Indigo Blvd.
The next generation of DC-area music has arrived, in Creative Cauldron's first ever youth-lead concert. Hailing from the suburbs of Northern Virginia, Indigo Boulevard's eclectic blend of piano-based indie rock, earnest lyricism, and R&B infused instrumentation sets their sound apart from the rest of the burgeoning DC scene. The band features three Creative Cauldron alumni, Colter Adams, Natalie Ingalls and Kaia Ellis, along with bassist Daisy Forbes. They will be performing a hybrid set of originals and indie rock covers, including a brand new track: Drive Me Home. Their website: www.indigoblvd.com
Indigo Blvd.
The next generation of DC-area music has arrived, in Creative Cauldron's first ever youth-lead concert. Hailing from the suburbs of Northern Virginia, Indigo Boulevard's eclectic blend of piano-based indie rock, earnest lyricism, and R&B infused instrumentation sets their sound apart from the rest of the burgeoning DC scene. The band features three Creative Cauldron alumni, Colter Adams, Natalie Ingalls and Kaia Ellis, along with bassist Daisy Forbes. They will be performing a hybrid set of originals and indie rock covers, including a brand new track: Drive Me Home. Their website: www.indigoblvd.com
Saturday, August 8 8:00 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Nataly Merezhuk
Originally from Russia, Nataly has made her way from the Moscow Conservatory to the East Coast! She is an Artist in Residence at the Strathmore Music Center and freelance orchestra musician and educator in the D.C. area. Influenced by the sounds of Stephane Grappelli and Svend Asmussen, she brings her beautiful classical tone to the world of hot jazz and swing who has performed all over. Her website: www.natalyjazzviolin.com
Nataly Merezhuk
Originally from Russia, Nataly has made her way from the Moscow Conservatory to the East Coast! She is an Artist in Residence at the Strathmore Music Center and freelance orchestra musician and educator in the D.C. area. Influenced by the sounds of Stephane Grappelli and Svend Asmussen, she brings her beautiful classical tone to the world of hot jazz and swing who has performed all over. Her website: www.natalyjazzviolin.com
Friday, August 14 8:00 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Wyn and Leigh Delano
Join husband and wife duo Wyn and Leigh Delano (Cauldron's Beauty and The Beast) for an intimate and uplifting evening of musical theatre, welcoming you into day 100+ of processing life during the pandemic. A journey through our complicated lives that isn't afraid to laugh at the tragic, Great/Terrible will use the one-of-a-kind power of the Broadway showtune to help make sense of an often senseless world. Featuring the rich baritone of Wyn Delano and the deft hands of Leigh Delano on the piano, it is sure to be an evening of powerful love, loss, and laughter: medicine to get you through the next 100 days.
Wyn and Leigh Delano
Join husband and wife duo Wyn and Leigh Delano (Cauldron's Beauty and The Beast) for an intimate and uplifting evening of musical theatre, welcoming you into day 100+ of processing life during the pandemic. A journey through our complicated lives that isn't afraid to laugh at the tragic, Great/Terrible will use the one-of-a-kind power of the Broadway showtune to help make sense of an often senseless world. Featuring the rich baritone of Wyn Delano and the deft hands of Leigh Delano on the piano, it is sure to be an evening of powerful love, loss, and laughter: medicine to get you through the next 100 days.
TBD 8:00 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Alison Crockett-RAIN CANCELLATION
An R&B singer and songwriter with deep gospel and jazz roots, Alison Crockett attended Temple University and got her Master's Manhattan School of Music. She joined with King Britt's Sylk 130 project, then on to Greg Osby, and fronted Us3, as heard on 2001's An Ordinary Day in an Unusual Place. The same year, as Diva Blue, she released her first solo work, an EP titled Azure. Further solo work: On Becoming a Woman (2003) and Bare (2007), and Mommy, What's a Depression? (2012) Find her as Ms Diva Blue on Facebook, Spotify, Amazon, and more.
Alison Crockett-RAIN CANCELLATION
An R&B singer and songwriter with deep gospel and jazz roots, Alison Crockett attended Temple University and got her Master's Manhattan School of Music. She joined with King Britt's Sylk 130 project, then on to Greg Osby, and fronted Us3, as heard on 2001's An Ordinary Day in an Unusual Place. The same year, as Diva Blue, she released her first solo work, an EP titled Azure. Further solo work: On Becoming a Woman (2003) and Bare (2007), and Mommy, What's a Depression? (2012) Find her as Ms Diva Blue on Facebook, Spotify, Amazon, and more.
RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 7:00 PM Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Kathy Halenda "The Sun is Gonna Shine Again"
Another Cauldron favorite returns, last seen in her hit cabaret "Somewhere Over the Rose". In the midst of all the chaos and strife in the world, come join Kathy Halenda in a lighthearted celebration of the good things in life! Featuring songs that are dear to her heart and might bring a smile to yours...
Her website: www.kathyhalenda.com
Kathy Halenda "The Sun is Gonna Shine Again"
Another Cauldron favorite returns, last seen in her hit cabaret "Somewhere Over the Rose". In the midst of all the chaos and strife in the world, come join Kathy Halenda in a lighthearted celebration of the good things in life! Featuring songs that are dear to her heart and might bring a smile to yours...
Her website: www.kathyhalenda.com
Saturday, August 22 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Irene Jalenti
Italian-born, Baltimore-based jazz vocalist Irene Jalenti has proven to be a dynamic, soulful, and passionate performer and composer who delves deeply into the meaning of each song and brings drama and conviction to her performances with her naturally deep tone and an impressively wide range. She has charmed audiences in the US and Europe. Her website: www.irenejalenti.com
Irene Jalenti
Italian-born, Baltimore-based jazz vocalist Irene Jalenti has proven to be a dynamic, soulful, and passionate performer and composer who delves deeply into the meaning of each song and brings drama and conviction to her performances with her naturally deep tone and an impressively wide range. She has charmed audiences in the US and Europe. Her website: www.irenejalenti.com
Saturday, August 29 8pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Yasmin Williams
Yasmin Williams is an acoustic finger-style guitarist with an unorthodox, modern style of playing. Her music has been commonly described as refreshing, relaxing, and unique and has been called some of the most imaginative guitar music out today. Her website: www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com
Yasmin Williams
Yasmin Williams is an acoustic finger-style guitarist with an unorthodox, modern style of playing. Her music has been commonly described as refreshing, relaxing, and unique and has been called some of the most imaginative guitar music out today. Her website: www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com
Friday, September 4 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Wesley Diener "No One is Alone"
A versatile performer known for crossing the barrier between theatre and opera, Wesley Diener makes his Creative Cauldron debut with an evening dedicated to community and connection. Smile broadly and embrace feelings of togetherness through this heart-warming program of musical theatre, opera, and jazz selections.
Wesley Diener "No One is Alone"
A versatile performer known for crossing the barrier between theatre and opera, Wesley Diener makes his Creative Cauldron debut with an evening dedicated to community and connection. Smile broadly and embrace feelings of togetherness through this heart-warming program of musical theatre, opera, and jazz selections.
Saturday, September 5 8pm at Cherry Hill Park. City of Falls Church
Seán Heely
Champion folk fiddler Seán Heely returns to Creative Cauldro fresh off Passport 2019. You've seen him with icons like Liz Carroll, Bonnie Rideout, Natalie Haas, Cathy Jordan, Eamon O’Leary, Zan McLeod, and more. He has performed with symphonies and his own trio to acclaim around Virginia and the world. His website: www.seanheely.com
Seán Heely
Champion folk fiddler Seán Heely returns to Creative Cauldro fresh off Passport 2019. You've seen him with icons like Liz Carroll, Bonnie Rideout, Natalie Haas, Cathy Jordan, Eamon O’Leary, Zan McLeod, and more. He has performed with symphonies and his own trio to acclaim around Virginia and the world. His website: www.seanheely.com
Saturday, September 12 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Tia Rountree "Songs that Love You to Life"
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and listen to songs that were made popular by great American singers such as Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, and more.
Most recently on the Cauldron stage as Mother Shaw in a radiant performance of Crowns, Tia Rountree is as known for her work as a celebrated actress as she is a prolific musical performer, and was a member of the world-renown, Grammy-nominated a cappella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Tia Rountree "Songs that Love You to Life"
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and listen to songs that were made popular by great American singers such as Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, and more.
Most recently on the Cauldron stage as Mother Shaw in a radiant performance of Crowns, Tia Rountree is as known for her work as a celebrated actress as she is a prolific musical performer, and was a member of the world-renown, Grammy-nominated a cappella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Friday, September 11 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park POSTPONED
Jade Jones
You know Jade Jones from her leading roles in productions on numerous DC Stages, from Little Red in Ford's Theatre's Into the Woods, to Sister Rice in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2020 production of The Amen Corner and many more. Stay tuned for more details on this fabulous performance from one of DC theater's brightest stars.
Jade Jones
You know Jade Jones from her leading roles in productions on numerous DC Stages, from Little Red in Ford's Theatre's Into the Woods, to Sister Rice in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2020 production of The Amen Corner and many more. Stay tuned for more details on this fabulous performance from one of DC theater's brightest stars.
Friday, September 18 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Abby Middleton: "I Didn't Cut My Bangs in Quarantine & Other Stories of Resilience"
What do you do when things don’t turn out like you thought they would? If you’re Abby Middleton, you sing about it! Join Abby as she unpacks the events and emotions of a few tumultuous months with a delightfully diverse repertoire that draws from jazz standards, Golden Age classics, Disney, Sondheim, and more. Seen most recently in Amazing Grace the Musical (Mary Catlett) and The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Abby is delighted to take a break from singing in the shower to bring her stunning soprano voice back to the stage for an evening of socially-distanced commiserating and celebrating. A classically-trained singer and actress, Abby is a Northern Virginia native-turned-Upper West Sider; she is a proud graduate of both the Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy. Find her online at www.abbymiddleton.com. Click the video above to see her gorgeous rendition of "What More do I Need".
Abby Middleton: "I Didn't Cut My Bangs in Quarantine & Other Stories of Resilience"
What do you do when things don’t turn out like you thought they would? If you’re Abby Middleton, you sing about it! Join Abby as she unpacks the events and emotions of a few tumultuous months with a delightfully diverse repertoire that draws from jazz standards, Golden Age classics, Disney, Sondheim, and more. Seen most recently in Amazing Grace the Musical (Mary Catlett) and The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Abby is delighted to take a break from singing in the shower to bring her stunning soprano voice back to the stage for an evening of socially-distanced commiserating and celebrating. A classically-trained singer and actress, Abby is a Northern Virginia native-turned-Upper West Sider; she is a proud graduate of both the Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy. Find her online at www.abbymiddleton.com. Click the video above to see her gorgeous rendition of "What More do I Need".
Saturday, September 19 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park. City of Falls Church
Griefcat
Lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, often with a wink or quirky twist, await you with the brilliant singer/songwriter duo: Griefcat. Griefcat's songs range from hilarious to sincere with a unique sound akin to Flight of the Conchords, mixed with a little Dolly Parton and an indie flair. Griefcat entertains with music about the trials, joys, and tribulations of modern life. Their info: https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/griefcat
And check out their music video for "Marseille"
Griefcat
Lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, often with a wink or quirky twist, await you with the brilliant singer/songwriter duo: Griefcat. Griefcat's songs range from hilarious to sincere with a unique sound akin to Flight of the Conchords, mixed with a little Dolly Parton and an indie flair. Griefcat entertains with music about the trials, joys, and tribulations of modern life. Their info: https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/griefcat
And check out their music video for "Marseille"
Saturday, September 26 8 pm at Cherry Hill Park City of Falls Church
Night at Newcastle
Rachel Felstien, Andre Hinds and Creative Cauldron veteran Alan Naylor are: Night At Newcastle, a group of local DC Artists that not only perform throughout the DMV but also live together. SInce quarantine started mid March, Night At Newcastle has successfully produced 13 Cabarets from their home surrendering to all styles from Jazz to Musical Theatre to R&B to your classic American Songbook. You can find Rachel at www.rachelfelstien.com, Alan at www.alan-naylor.com, and follow Andre at @dizzydrizzy87.
Night at Newcastle
Rachel Felstien, Andre Hinds and Creative Cauldron veteran Alan Naylor are: Night At Newcastle, a group of local DC Artists that not only perform throughout the DMV but also live together. SInce quarantine started mid March, Night At Newcastle has successfully produced 13 Cabarets from their home surrendering to all styles from Jazz to Musical Theatre to R&B to your classic American Songbook. You can find Rachel at www.rachelfelstien.com, Alan at www.alan-naylor.com, and follow Andre at @dizzydrizzy87.