I received the below message and requested tickets and got them. Give it a try.
PS I found a sample of the orchestra - they sound great.
http://www.vimeo.com/2123879?pg=embed&sec=2123879
Write only to kc-scotty-owner@ yahoogroups. com and use subject line: Complimentary tickets to Qatar Philharmonic for Tuesday, Feb 24th at 7:30 p.m. DO NOT CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE, ALL OTHERS WILL BE IGNORED.
Be there for the public opening of the Kennedy Center's newest festival, Arabesque: Arts of the Arab World. There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:30 p.m. If interested, please let me know yourfull name and count no later than 11 a.m. Monday, February 23rd by replying kc-scotty-owner@ yahoogroups. com Should the tickets run out before then I'll send an email update. Please remember I have no control over location of seats, any requests for more than two tickets may require splitting your party up, and please reply by email only. Also, requests for complimentary tickets for future events cannot be accepted, I merely post what's been offered to me. And finally, once 11 a.m. comes and goes, please do not email me asking if you can still get tickets, this only puts me in anawkward position. Tickets will be held in the names provided at our Will Call window for pickup after 6 p.m. and an email confirmation will be sent to the requestor.
Lorin Maazel conducts the Arab and western musicians of the orchestra inits international debut program that includes two new works by their Artistic Director Marcel Khalifé and Beethoven's immortal Fifth Symphony.
About the Program: INTERNATIONAL DEBUT! Based in Doha, Qatar, the newly formed Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, MarcelKhalifé, music director and resident composer, makes its international debut.
Maestro Lorin Maazel, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, conducts the Arab and western musicians of the orchestra in a program thatincludes Beethoven's powerful and ageless Symphony No. 5 and two new works by Khalifé: Arabian Concerto and Salute.
Performance timing: Approximately1 hour and 45 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission. Part of ARABESQUE: Arts of the Arab World Program:KHALIFÉ - Arabian ConcertoKHALIFÉ - SaluteBEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Feb 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Opera House
Thank you,Arthur "Scotty" Scott
Subscription Manager
The Kennedy Center
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Walk With Brian Moran in Alexandria's George Washington Birthday Parade
Please join Brian Moran in Alexandria's George Washington birthday parade.
Show your support for Brian by meeting at 12:30 on Monday at 417 South Royal Street, Alexandria VA. The event will end about 3pm.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
On the Ground in Gaza
A briefing sponsored by Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich
TODAY - Wednesday, February 4
2203 Rayburn House Office Building
2:00 to 4:00
Experts will speak about the current situation on the ground in the Gaza Strip and address what is needed in the near and long term to abate the crisis and ensure reconstruction.
Presenters include:
Andrew Whitley, Director of the Representative Office of UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) in New York. Mr. Whitley is responsible for the Agency’s relations with the United Nations and with the U.S. and Canadian Governments. He joined UNRWA in July 2002.
Samer Badawi, Director of United Palestinian Appeal. Established in 1978, United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) was the first Palestinian-American charity to be registered with the USAID. UPA continues to respond to the urgent needs in Gaza while raising awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis there.
For further information, please contact Cate Veith at Catherine.veith@mail.house.gov
TODAY - Wednesday, February 4
2203 Rayburn House Office Building
2:00 to 4:00
Experts will speak about the current situation on the ground in the Gaza Strip and address what is needed in the near and long term to abate the crisis and ensure reconstruction.
Presenters include:
Andrew Whitley, Director of the Representative Office of UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) in New York. Mr. Whitley is responsible for the Agency’s relations with the United Nations and with the U.S. and Canadian Governments. He joined UNRWA in July 2002.
Samer Badawi, Director of United Palestinian Appeal. Established in 1978, United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) was the first Palestinian-American charity to be registered with the USAID. UPA continues to respond to the urgent needs in Gaza while raising awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis there.
For further information, please contact Cate Veith at Catherine.veith@mail.house.gov
Arabesque
The Friends of the Kennedy Center is recruiting volunteers to assist with the ARABESQUE: Arts of the Arab World Festival taking place from Monday, February 23 through Sunday, March 15.
Volunteers will be assisting with the visual art installations, interactive installations, and helping with crowd management. Arabic speaking volunteers are especially needed. To download an application please visit: www.kennedy-center.org/support/volunteers/ArabesqueApplication.pdf
Arabesque is an international festival showcasing the varied cultures of the 22 Arab nations that represent the Arab world. In cooperation with the League of Arab States, the three-week festival brings together some 800 Arab artists, many of whom are making their U.S. debut, in performances of music, dance, and theater, as well as exhibitions featuring art installations, fashion, a cuisine, a souk (market), and much more.
Tickets: BROWSE THE ARABESQUE WEB SITE AND BUY ONLINE
Volunteers will be assisting with the visual art installations, interactive installations, and helping with crowd management. Arabic speaking volunteers are especially needed. To download an application please visit: www.kennedy-center.org/support/volunteers/ArabesqueApplication.pdf
Arabesque is an international festival showcasing the varied cultures of the 22 Arab nations that represent the Arab world. In cooperation with the League of Arab States, the three-week festival brings together some 800 Arab artists, many of whom are making their U.S. debut, in performances of music, dance, and theater, as well as exhibitions featuring art installations, fashion, a cuisine, a souk (market), and much more.
Tickets: BROWSE THE ARABESQUE WEB SITE AND BUY ONLINE
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