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Patrick D. McCoy moderated the popular Talk Back after the performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah by The Washington Chorus in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall with conductor Julian Wachner and noted soloists.

The Prince George's County (MD) Social Innovation Fund recognized 40 movers and shakers under the age of 40. Areas of recognition included Arts and Humanities, Education, Public Service, Science and Health/Fitness.

The National Chamber Ensemble will present its annual holiday concert, featuring outstanding youth performers and internationally acclaimed artists, culminating in a festive carol sing-a long.

The distinguished concert organist Dr. Mickey Thomas Terry will presented by the Ben Holt Memorial Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. in free organ recital on Sunday, November 11 at 4 p.m at St. Patrick's Catholic Church-D.C.

Internationally acclaimed organist and founder of the Washington Bach Consort, Dr. J. Reilly Lewis will be featured as organ soloist with NOW-New Orchestra of Washington on October 28 during its second concert of the orchestra's first season.

Canadian-American soprano Othalie Graham to sing the role of Turandot in Mexico at the Gran Sala del Teatro de la Ciudad November 9 & 11 2012, crowning a season of international operatic debuts.

Petersburg city resident Dr. Wayne Douglas Scott announces his run for the Petersburg School Board. Scott brings a great wealth of experience as a teacher, administrator, university professor and mentor to the forefront in this enriching endeavor.

NOW-The New Orchestra of Washington will celebrate its inaugural concert season with a festive opener on September 30. This concert will prove to be anything but the ordinary orchestra concert and will offer a variety of musical tastes to enjoy.

A regular arts contributor to Examiner.com, with past contributions to CBS Washington for Arts and Culture, as well as The Afro-American Newspaper, Patrick D. McCoy will write a regular performing arts column for Washington Life.

The August 8, 2012 recital presented by soprano Lisa Edwards-Burrs as a part of the August Musicales at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia will air on BlogTalk Radio, Monday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. EST.