Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center

The Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center is a professional performing arts venue on Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria Campus, offering an impressive setting for concerts, conferences, lectures, dance performances, recording sessions and larger gatherings. Its main attraction is the Mary Collier Baker Theater, a 981-seat proscenium auditorium designed for excellent acoustics, clear sightlines and a wide range of live productions.

Event organisers can also hire the Forum, a welcoming reception and gathering space with flexible seating for up to 150 guests, a warming kitchen, fireplace and rotating art displays. For smaller meetings, workshops and seminars, the adaptable Seminar Room can be arranged as one larger space or divided into several more intimate rooms, with internet connectivity and multiple layout options.

The venue is well equipped for both artistic and business events. Concert Hall hire can include technical support, house lighting, sound equipment, microphones, music stands, backstage areas, dressing rooms and a green room. Its loading dock provides practical access for production vehicles, while the adjacent parking garage helps make arrival convenient for guests, performers and production teams.

Located in Alexandria, close to Washington, DC, the centre combines cultural character with the practical facilities expected by modern event planners. Its range of spaces makes it suitable for public performances, corporate presentations, awards ceremonies, community events, conferences, receptions and educational programmes. The venue team can discuss availability, room layouts, technical requirements and additional equipment needs for each booking.