UkeFest 2010: Beginning Ukulele August 26, 2010

Maureen Andary from The Sweater Set teaches newcomers of all ages the basics of ukulele. No experience or training is required.

In 2008, cabaret artist Maureen Andary was awarded a Young Emerging Artist grant by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to produce her debut album, Nostalgia, and was selected as a finalist in the 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, one of the premier showcases of emerging musical talent in North America. Maureen sings classic jazz and blues as well as original songs that are inspired by the chord changes of 1930s pop music. A native Washingtonian, she discovered her affinity for classic jazz and blues while a student at New York University. She has been nominated for two WAMMIES by the Washington Area Music Association this year and performs throughout the DC area including appearances at Blues Alley, the National Zoo and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The class is scheduled at 8PM until 9:15PM in Room 405 of The Music Center at Strathmore.

Parking: Parking for ALL Ukefest 2010 Workshops is in the metro garage for $4.75 with Metro SmarTrip card. Parking for patrons with disabilities (with tag) and Strathmore Stars Parking (with Strathmore Summer Parking Pass) is in the Mansion lot on a space available basis; enter at 10701 Rockville Pike.

You can purchase your own ukulele locally at House of Musical Traditions: 7010 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912; or call (301) 270-9090 or visit them on the web at www.hmtrad.com

Official Website: http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=6005