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GU Orchestra Concert
Support student artists and the Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts concert Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. as the university’s orchestra and jazz ensemble will blend their talents in Gaston Hall, performing Duke Ellington’s symphonic works and beloved standards to celebrate the artist’s 125th anniversary. Come see “American music,” as described by Ellington himself, and appreciate the plethora of musically inclined students on campus!
Rangila
Rangila, Georgetown University’s premier South Asian philanthropic performing arts showcase, is back! As it is perhaps the most anticipated and attended student event of the year, make sure to buy tickets as soon as possible (if you haven’t already). There are three shows: Friday evening, Nov. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23 from 12 to 3 p.m. and Saturday evening, Nov. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo
Visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum for its opening of a new exhibit Nov. 15, honoring three of the most important female American artists of Japanese descent in the years leading up to World War II. The exhibit spotlights Japanese-American artists’ evolution and resilience in the face of adversity and challenge during the years surrounding World War II. The museum is open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and admission is free.
Sounds of US (Musical Festival)
Immerse yourself in the new music festival at the Kennedy Center on Saturday, Nov. 16. Shows will begin from 1 to 9 p.m., highlighting various steps of a musician’s journey (“To Begin” the pursuit, “To Believe” in the dream, “To Become” what one envisions and finally “To Be” in the life of a working musician). If the promise of a Saturday with “nonstop music” doesn’t enchant you, maybe more than 40 world-premiere commissions by artist-driven nonprofits will. See the festival schedule online for more information.