strathmore

If you live near Bethesda MD and enjoy tea, you should check out The Mansion at Strathmore. High Tea is held a few weekdays and about one Saturday per month for us working folk. The tea and abundant tea sandwiches, canapés and dessert goodies are served on lovely china by volunteer 'Tea Ladies' and it makes for a delicious and cultural afternoon. The setting is the delightful Mansion and there is always live music such as a pianist or cellist adding to the wonderful ambiance. Men are welcome so bring them along. Also allow a few minutes for their wonderful gift shop which has unique gift items. Parking is free or take metro to the Grosvenor station and walk over. Tea attire is not required, but it is best to dress up a little for this experience.

The Strathmore is a beautiful theater with nice seating and acoustics. The lobby has opportunities to eat, but get there early. Wine and mixed drinks are also available at a cash bar. Parking is limited, but there is a metro station across the road with parking. We recently saw the Temptations and the Four Tops performing, yes a few of the originals are still alive and well. The audience was engaged and the show was a lot of fun. We definitely plan to go back for another show or concert. They attract a variety of musicians and artists. Highly recommend this if in the Bethesda, Maryland area.

Our first visit to Strathmore was to see Mannheim Steamroller, 4:00 show. Arrived early so had time for a very helpful usher to give us an abbreviated tour. What a wonderful venue. The design and construction of the theater as amazing. Electronic music did not do the hall justice.Pricey limited food and beverages available.The Mansion is small by comparison (5 room downstairs, three upstairs; downstairs also has a larger room suitable for small 100? receptions). There was a very good show of miniatures. Other reviews mention free parking at the metro station. Be aware of traffic issues with early show leaving and second show arriving.

We attended what we thought was going to be a Christmas concert by Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 12th). The performance was excellent, if you like their style of music, but only 50% of what was played was Christmas music. Additionally, poor quality rear-projected video was distracting, rather than enhancing. The $98 dollar orchestra tickets weren't worth their cost.The hall itself is very comfortable with fabulous acoustics. The seats are plush and sight-lines are very good.Free parking is available in the Metro garage across the street. It's about a two block walk into the hall, across an enclosed pedestrian bridge, but an airport-like shuttle cart is provided for those who have trouble walking. You can also use valet parking for a $15 charge.The hall is very accessible and wheelchairs are even available for those in need.Some of the ushers may need a bit more training. I noticed many people trying to find seats on their own, with limited success. One usher didn't realize that all the even seats were on one side and the odd seats on the other.I'll return, but for a better concert.

We saw the Christmas program with the Baltimore orchestra and chorus, along with the ballet and acrobatics performances. It was a great performance. The space is very well designed. Our seats in row b on the second from top balcony were excellent. It looked as though there wasn't a bad seat in the house. Volunteers could have been a little more friendly, but overall great experience.

They don't enforce the no videotaping policy. If you are sitting behind folks who are taping, it interferes with your enjoyment of the show. Tickets aren't cheap. This no enforcement policy makes no sense. And the folks who are doing it are violating copyright laws.

This review has nothing to do with the quality of the Frankie Valli show we saw at the Strathmore last week. The performance, the second we have seen this year, was out of this world.I see a lot of live music performances here in Nashville. And when we are told here that recording of live performances is strictly forbidden, we respect the performers and our fellow fans enough to obey the guidelines. Those who break the rules are dealt with swiftly and surely. We invested in 3rd row orchestra seats at Strathmore and were prepared to enjoy another magical evening. Of course there was the expected announcement that recording would not be tolerated. Okay, ready, set, go!Almost immediately, patrons all across the 1st and 2nd rows pulled out all manner of recording devices, obstructing the views of those behind them and completely distracting attention away from the show we had all paid to see. You would think that the ushers are paid, at least in part, to make sure that all the patrons have a good experience at the venue. Such is absolutely not the case here!!! We were shocked and appalled to note ushers sitting with, smiling at, and chatting with the very patrons who were flaunting the rules and ruining the experience for everyone else. Kindly check the two female ushers (tall blonde and short brunette) who were working orchestra right on Thursday, 10/17/2014, and they will tell you that my sister and I complained again and again, only to be completely ignored.I would never, ever, patronize this venue again and would urge all music lovers to avoid it at all costs.

We attended an afternoon tea party at Strathmore during December for a co-worker's retirement celebration. It was small and intimate and the music was very enjoyable. I'm not a big 'tea' person (I had the champagne!) but she is and she loved it. The food was just what you'd expect and fun to try. The tea pots were all different and very fun. There is also a small gift shop with some really unique items where many of us purchased a holiday gift or two.

Attractive, upscale venue conveniently located to drive to or take the city metro train. The acoustics are great, seating very comfortable. Parking is plentiful. Great line-up, check schedule frequently.

great music hall for those who enjoy live music & artist that are musicians.Bonus free parking at grosvenor metro

The Strathmore had incredible acoustics and this group of very professional and wonderful performers put on a once in a lifetime show. So glad we were there. Can't wait for the next concert.

The theater is all bright wood so it gives the feeling of being clean. We sat in the handicap section that is really nice and has a lot of space. The only problem we had with Strathmore is, when you enter the main hall you walk a long ways before you get to the theater. We did not realize this in the beginning so when the usher asked us if we needed a wheelchair for my mother, we said no. Thank goodness they do have ushers through out the concourse because we needed one quickly. But the staff was very attentive and helped us right way,

Recently attended an event at the Strathmore. A bright, airy feeling was to be had. Easy seating, navigable aisles,sufficient leg room made attendance at the event a pleasure. The ushers were most helpful and the rest rooms spotless.

I recently attended "sounds of Brazil" at the Strathmore and it was a great experience. The location is very convenient. Since it was a Sunday, I parked at the metro garage parking on the 4th floor and there is a bridge on that floor that takes you straight into Strathmore. They had indoor and outdoor events. The facility is so beautiful and well kept!!! The concert hall Marriott stage is huge and very nice. There is a nice little area to eat indoor or outdoor. It was my first time there and I was impressed. I will def be looking at their schedule for future events.

We went to a Brazilian music festival (for free) and it was really nice.Strathmore Music Center is conveniently located across the metro station (red line). The architecture is beautiful. Seats are comfy and it has a great acoustic.It has a lovely garden with gorgeous sculptures.