Thursday, August 25, 2011
Strathmore's largest ukulele ensemble fell short of the world record.
Ukulele enthusiasts from around the area gathered at Strathmore's outdoor concert last night in hopes of breaking the world record for largest ukulele ensemble. By the end of the night, Strathmore counted 944 registered players, beating the previous record set in 2009 of 851 uke players playing in unison. Unfortunately, the large group fell short. According to the Guinness website, the new world record was set just a few days ago on Aug. 20 in Helsingborg, Sweden with 1,547 players performing during a single event. Local two-time Grammy-winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer emceed the Ukefest along with performances by Victoria Vox, Gerald Ross and former Strathmore Artists in Residence The Sweater Set.
Pending approval from Guinness, Ukefest set a world record last night.
More than 1,000 people turned out to Strathmore last night for Ukefest, at once a celebration of the stringed instrument and an attempt to set a world record. According to Strathmore's count, 944 people strummed their ukes in unison, which is nearly 100 more than the previous world-record-holders. Cathy Fink, one of the event's organizers and performers, said they'll need to wait for word from the Guinness Book of World Records before the feat is official. Stayed tuned to Kensington Patch, as we'll be posting a video of the strum-along later today.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tonight's Ukefest at Strathmore is your chance to get into Guinness.
Back in 2009, 851 Londoners played the ukulele in unison, setting a world record. Now, Strathmore is out to shatter that record with tonight's Ukefest, and they'll need your help to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. Starting at 6 p.m., you can register for the event and brush up on your uke skills. Then, at 7:30 p.m., the festival starts, and a host of musicians will perform ukulele tunes to which you can strum along. If you don't have a uke of your own, you can buy one at the concert, and if you're less than confident in your strumming skills, Marcy Maxer, of Grammy-winning local duo Cathy and Marcy, will show you the ropes in this video. Parking will be available at Strathmore and at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station lot.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Red Baraat brings its Indian fusion sound to the outdoor stage.
Wednesday, Aug. 10: Red Baraat Strathmore's free outdoor concert series continues with Red Baraat, a New York City band that fuses traditional Indian melody with American funk to create a danceable hybrid. The nine-piece group will take the stage at 7 p.m. For more information on the concert series, check out our story.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
South American tradition, Indian folk tales and John Williams.
Wednesday, July 20: Andes Manta Strathmore's free outdoor concert series continues with Peru's Andes Manta. The band of brothers plays traditional South American music, featuring more than 35 instruments. The free show starts at 7 p.m. For more information on the concert series, check out our story. Thursday, July 21: CityDance's The Warrior Princess of Manipur This installment of Strathmore's Backyard Theater for Children features students from CityDance performing a re-imagined Indian folk tale. The outdoor show is at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and tickets are $8. Thursday, July 21: The Music of John Williams The Grammy-winning Baltimore Symphony orchestra will pay tribute to one of our greatest living film composers. Williams is responsible …
Julie Ouedraogo
6:29 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thanks Micke. You're right. Strathmore has found out that the record was broken Aug 20, 2011 with1,547 players in Sweden. At least they have still made an unofficial record in the U.S. more ›