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Arts & Entertainment

Upcoming at the Strathmore

Here are a few picks of events to attend at the Strathmore this coming week

Sept. 17: Miss Chinese American Pageant

The Strathmore is hosting the Second Washington Metropolitan Miss Chinese American Pageant, which is set up to give Chinese American women an opportunity to compete for prizes and scholarships.

Sept. 19: Homay & The Mastan Group 2010 Tour

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The Matsan group is a traditional Persian music ensemble from Iran. They are spiritual musicians that promote the idea that people should strive for a creative life by flourishing love and peace from within, through music.

Sept. 20 and 21: The Sonic Circuits Festival of Experimental Music

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Sonic Circuits is a Washington, DC area promoter for experimental music. This two-day event will include performances from the DC area, New York, Austria and Lithuania.

Sept. 21 and 22: Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is served in the Shapiro Music Room at the Strathmore Mansion. Tea is specially made for the Strathmore by Master Tea Blender John Harney, and is served with a light lunch.

Sept. 23: Music in the Mansion featuring Asteria

Asteria, the soprano & lute duo, will perform late medieval and early renaissance music at the Mansion at Strathmore.

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