04/25/2026
Hi,
Happy April.
It’s with excitement to announce a partnership with Boulanger Initiative and Strathmore. AK will vend at this year’s WoCo Fest on Saturday April 25, 2026 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM in The Mansion at Strathmore.
Strathmore is a historic and prestigious cultural arts institution with two locations - a music center and venue in Maryland. It holds “an experience and a community – for discovery and a canvas for expression where it “spotlights world class talent and serves a launch pad for local and international artists”. The Strathmore hosts an incredible series of performance and gallery events for the public. Their three principles are approachable and ambitious, fostering a creative community and commitment to inclusion and equity.
Boulanger Initiative is a musical organization that “fosters inclusivity and representation to expand and enrich the collective understanding of what music is, has been, and can be”. Their purpose is to advocate for equal rights for all women and gender marginalized composers. It’s utmost to “promote music composed by women through performance, education, research, consulting, and commissions”.
The name was chosen to honor the two Boulanger sisters who were composers and activists in the music industry during the 20th century classical world. Boulanger Initiative is a resident artist at the Kennedy Center.
It’s such a honor to receive an opportunity to support the artistic community. The headliners are Claire Chase, Maeve Gilchrist and the Argus Quartet. Tickets are available on their website. Please feel free to visit and enjoy the performances. All are welcome.
Terima Kasih,
Arnis’ Kitchen