News & Notes: February 23, 2012: Barns performances, Riverdance app and WTOC alum news

If you missed last Friday's Discovery Series performance featuring photographs taken by Wolf Trap President and CEO Terrence Jones and music from Wolf Trap Opera Company alumni, we will have some video to share in the near future. In the meantime, learn more about this unique performance in The Washington Examiner. The next performance in the Discovery Series is on Friday March 2 featuring the Jerusalem String Quartet.



Have you made your plans to celebrate the Leap Year? Join us at The Barns for a dance party with Buckwheat Zydeco, who was dubbed one of the best party bands in America by the New York Times. For some interesting history and factoids on this Cajun music legend check out Northern Virginia Magazine's Game Plan blog.

You may already know Riverdance is headed to Wolf Trap this summer. Did you know there's an app you can download to get the latest news and info on tour dates, the cast and creative team.

2011 Wolf Trap Discovery Series featuring Kate Lindsey

If you pick up a copy of the March issue of Vogue you will see Wolf Trap Opera Company alum Kate Lindsey featured in the "People Are Talking About" section. Coincidentally, Kate is currently wrapping up her debut at London's Royal Opera House playing Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Wolf Trap will present a new production of Don Giovanni this summer. See here for dates and details.