Bonerama

Bonerama has always been hailed as “unlike anything you’ve ever heard before”. It’s the best way to describe this 20 year old powerhouse touring band from New Orleans, LA. In addition to changing the way people think about the trombone, the sound of Bonerama has become an influence and contribution to the sound of New Orleans music today. With newer acts such as Trombone Shorty and Big Sam’s Funky Nation on the national music scene, it’s New Orleans that has benefited with a newfound reputation as being a bonafide “Trombone Town”. These bands all carry the trombone like the trophy it truly is in New Orleans. Bonerama helped cement this in present day New Orleans music culture.

The band has performed and recorded with countless national artists such as R.E.M., OK Go, Tom Morello, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Jill Sobule and so many more, all while bringing their distinctive sounds from New Orleans to a national spotlight. Festivals and events such as Monterey Jazz Fest to High Sierra Music Festival, Jam Cruise, Bear Creek Festival and of course the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival outline some of the extensive festival work this band is involved with. National television appearances on CBS (Late Show with David Letterman), HBO (Comic Relief, Treme) and CNN has further exposed Bonerama to a wide range of unsuspecting new viewers. Before the concert, local food trucks will be on hand starting service at 4pm, soft drinks, beer, wine and Hurricane cocktails will be sold a la carte throughout the night.

Date: Sunday September 2, 2018

Time: Food truck corral opens at 4pm, Bonereama performance at 5pm, gates open 3:30pm

Tickets: $20- advance ticket special price

*Advance purchase recommended, ticket prices will increase mid-August

Next Reflex Dance Collective Artists in Concert: Fall Into Dance

Kick off the start to school and start to Fall with a variety of performances celebrating dance throughout the region! Next Reflex Dance Collective was founded by Roxann Morgan Rowley and Erika Surma in 2007. An award winning modern dance company based in Northern Virginia, NRDC has been presented throughout the region by multiple venues and festivals including The DC Dance Festival, The Charlotte Dance Festival, The Cool NY Dance Festival, Mason/Rhynes Productions “Late Night Series”, The American Dance Institute, Dance Place, The Harman Center for the Arts, The National Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, among others.

It is NRDC’s mission to create art collaboratively with artists of all disciplines and to support the creation of experimental dance work. As a unit, we are committed to creating new work which challenges ideas and broadens perceptions, while also encouraging experimentation at the highest level. We are devoted to being a part of our dance community’s growth through the inclusion of various artists in specific performance and outreach programs.

Venue: W-3 Theatre
Dates: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $10-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Produced by Next Reflex Dance Collective a resident dance company at The Workhouse Arts Center

Workhouse Cabaret Series

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Our talented troupe of cabaret performers "raise the mercury" during our sizzling serenade to a hot summer's night! Join us for a slightly raunchy ramble, featuring a night of red-hot jazz mixed with some tropical tunes and some of the spiciest sun-drenched songs written for the stage. When you can't "beat the heat" it's time to celebrate it!

Featuring Mary Payne, Barbara Lawson, Karissa Swanigan, Linda Rose Payne and Alvin Smithson! Your ticket includes admission and a Beverage Token which may be exchanged for a beverage of your choice. Additional beverages may be purchased a la carte from our bartender. Light refreshments are also included.

Venue: Workhouse Theatrey (Building W3)

Dates: August 18, 2018

Times: Sat at 8pm Tickets: $20-$25

*Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event, doors open for seating 30 minutes prior.

Cool Cow Comedy Presents :
Moody McCarthyDeyo!
Live Stand Up Comedy at the Workhouse Arts Center!

Headliner Moody McCarthy takes the stage with Cool Cow host and producer Rahmein Mostafavi!  

A la carte cash bar, soft drinks and concessions are sold before each performance. Due to Virginia ABC regulations, guests are not permitted to bring outside alcoholic beverages to performances.

Due to material, all patrons must be 18 years old to attend the performance. Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, line-up of performers subject to change without notice

Tickets: $15, military and group discounts may be available

PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD THROUGH COOL COW COMEDY

TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR MAY BE HIGHER IN PRICE THAN ADVANCED SALES, 
(Advance reservations strongly recommended, as previous performances have sold out)
Performance: Saturday July 28 at 8pm
Location: Building W-16 Muse

For INFORMATION or to PURCHASE tickets, please visit http://www.coolcowcomedy.com/

Workhouse Social Dance

THE AUGUST 2018 SOCIAL DANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

*For our regular guests, please note new changes to the format for our monthly social dance.

Join us for our monthly Workhouse Social Dance in the McGuire-Woods Gallery (second floor of W-16) featuring dancing, complimentary refreshments and cash bar. The social dance will be led by professional ballroom instructors Bobbi Brennan and/or Cookie Bell beginning at 8:00pm and the music, dance, food and fun continue through 10:00pm. All skill levels welcome!

The night begins at 7:30pm with a complimentary 30 minute mini-lesson led by a professional dance instructor, versed in ballroom, Latina and social dance styles. General dancing begins at 8pm and continues until 10pm. For the schedule of mini-lessons, see below.

We are occasionally asked about dress code for the dances hosted at the Workhouse. We do not have a specific dress code, but most attendees tend to wear casual cocktail attire. Some of our attendees dress more casually and some dress up a little more. Most importantly, dress comfortably as you will be dancing all night.

Monthly Dance Series:
Social Dance 8:00pm-10:00pm, $10 per person
Mini-Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm, complimentary for those attending the Social Dance

Mini Lesson Schedule:

September 15: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Waltz

*The September Ballroom Social mini-lesson will be an Anniversary Waltz, in honor of the Workhouse's 10th Birthday

*This night will be part of a week-long series of events celebrating our Grand Opening on September 19, 2008

October 20: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Samba

November 17: Instructor/Host: Cookie Bell, Mini-Lesson: Mambo

December 22: Instructor/Host: Bobbi Brennan, Mini-Lesson: Fox Trot

*Please note that Host and mini-lesson subject to change.