Events

Bao Yen Nguyen was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the U.S. in 1997. Nguyen’s works focus on manipulating photographs by using gel medium transfer and mixed media, and deals with Asian Americans living between two worlds: the old and the new. In recent years, hate speech and violence toward Asians have risen. The new series visualizes her internal struggle with anti-Asian racism and a sense of belonging.

Shelton Cornelius Price, a phenomenal male artist, hails from Washington, DC. As a dedicated healthcare provider and military veteran, he discovered his passion for singing during active duty. Inspired by Motown legends like Marvin Gaye, Shelton’s silky-smooth voice has taken him worldwide. His sold-out shows, including performances at The Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill, Bethesda Blues, and Jazz Supper Club, and City Winery Philadelphia, offer an unforgettable “REMEMBERING MARVIN” experience. With a unique ability to captivate audiences, especially the ladies, Shelton’s artistry ensures lasting memories.

Allen Linder is an artist whose works blend lived experience with imagination and crafts stories through daily focused discipline. Magic emerges, as experience and imagination intertwine. These narratives reveal themselves as Linder actively coaxes them from raw materials. Whether shaping stone or leaving gestural marks on canvas, form arises from the creative process. To manage stone dust, Linder maintains separate studios—one for each medium. Some days, he dedicates hours to painting or sculpture, while on others, he shuttles between studios in 15-minute intervals, immersed in his artistic journey.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, as well as modern greats such as Anita O’Day and Annie Ross, Christina Drapkin delivers soulful ballads and scat improvisations with unparalleled depth and artistry. Her rich tradition of jazz standards, honed in New Orleans and New York, showcases improvisation and harmonic development reminiscent of bebop legends like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. With multiple acclaimed albums, including “Songs About You,” Drapkin continues to captivate audiences with her enchanting voice and innovative vision.

Join us for an opening reception of “Illuminated” with artist Becky McFall. A former art teacher, Becky McFall delves into the unseen wonders within the natural world and creates thought-provoking portraits of people and animals. Her mixed media works incorporate oil, recycled materials, ceramics and more. She loves the outdoors and explores the beauty of nature and the remarkable, simultaneous, singularity and interconnectivity of each organism.

This exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the Publick Playhouse from Mon., Apr. 28, 2025-Sun., Jul. 6, 2025 during regular building hours (M-F, 9 am – 5 pm). Please note that art exhibits are not viewable if a performance or event is taking place due to the close proximity of the theatre. Please contact the Box Office at 301-277-1710 if you would like to check the schedule before coming in to view the exhibit or before visiting with a group.

Released in 2000, In the Mood for Love features two neighbors that form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. The film is set in Hong Kong, 1962. Ages 18 & up; FREE

Allen Linder is an artist whose works blend lived experience with imagination and crafts stories through daily focused discipline. Magic emerges, as experience and imagination intertwine. These narratives reveal themselves as Linder actively coaxes them from raw materials. Whether shaping stone or leaving gestural marks on canvas, form arises from the creative process. To manage stone dust, Linder maintains separate studios—one for each medium. Some days, he dedicates hours to painting or sculpture, while on others, he shuttles between studios in 15-minute intervals, immersed in his artistic journey.

Hsiang-Hsin Ching is a passionate and committed Taiwanese violist and recording engineer currently attending the Peabody Institute and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Recording Arts and Viola Performance. Dedicated to her craft, Hsiang-Hsin has played viola since age 13 and graced stages across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. with chamber music and orchestra performances.