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<cal1> Thursday/March 6
<cal2>Senior Beacon, a monthly morning matinee. 7-10 a.m., at AMC Theatres in Springfield Mall. Featured movie: "Windtalkers," rated R. Coffee and rolls provided. Free. Call 703-971-3000.
Otep, Sworn Enemy, Hemlock, E-Town Concrete, Ethix. 6 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $13. 703-569-5940.
Boogie Hawg. 9:30-1:30 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Cover $3-7.
<cal1>Friday/March 7
<cal2>ECHOS, chamber vocal ensemble, presents "Byrd And The Bs — Music of Byrd, Barber, Brahms, Bach, Bernstein." 8 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Tickets: $15. For tickets or more information, call 703 237-2499 or visit www.choralis.org.
Book Sale to benefit The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. New and like-new books; hard covers $1, paperbacks 50 cents and children's books 25 cents. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Literacy Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey's Crossroads. 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
Budgie, Wishbone Ash, TBA, Automatic. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $9. 703-569-5940.
Junk Food at Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. Check Web site for time www.neddevines.com.
Michael Sheppard Group. 9:30-1:30 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road in Fairfax. $3-7. 703-385-5715.
<cal1>Saturday/March 8
<cal2>The Harlem Globetrotters. 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $81.50, $36.50, $22.50, $18.50 and $13.50 and will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center Box Office. Tickets also will be available online at www.ticketmaster.com and via Phonecharge at 202-432-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT or 410-481-SEAT.
Irish Country Dancing. Bog Wanderers Ceili Band will provide the music at 7:30 p.m., in John C. Wood Complex in Fairfax. Call 703-521-4340 about fees.
The Columbia Flute Choir performs a benefit recital for Crosslink International at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 West Columbia St., Falls Church, 7 p.m. The concert includes the world premier of music composed for Crosslink International, which locates surplus medical resources and matches them with the needs of the disadvantaged around the world. The church phone number is 703-534-5700.
33rd Annual SPRINGPEX Stamp Show and Exhibition hosted by the Springfield Stamp Club. A group of club members know as the “Mad Hatters” will entertain and inspire young collectors at the SPRINGPEX Youth Table. The table features information on stamp collecting, stamps, covers, games with prizes awarded, raffles and mini-auctions — all at no cost to the young collectors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the cafeteria of Robert E. Lee High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield. For more information, visit www.springfieldstampclub.org.
Mark Morris Dance Group. 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall at the George Mason Center for the Arts. Tickets: $42, $34, $2. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Book Sale to benefit The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. New and like-new books; hard covers $1, paperbacks 50 cents and children's books 25 cents. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Literacy Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey's Crossroads. 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
Jackyl, Torn, Iron Boss, Justin Tyme. 7 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and older. $13. 703-569-5940.
Fine Swiss Cheese. Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. Check Web site for time: www.neddevines.com.
Home Brewing Seminar. 7 p.m., at Starbucks, 5749 Burke Centre Parkway in Burke. Starbucks employees share their expertise with customers. For more information, call 703-250-8435.
Pancake Breakfast. The Clifton Lions Club is hosting its annual pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 6, and it's all-you-can-eat. The menu also includes orange and apple juice, coffee, milk, bacon and sausage. All the proceeds go to charity, and free sight, hearing and diabetes checks will be available to anyone interested.
<cal1>Sunday/March 9
<cal2>Frank Stringfellow Camp 822 Sons of Confederate Veterans presents a discussion of Col. John S. Mosby by Don Hakenson and Gregg Dudding, at the American Legion Post located at 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with supper served at 6 p.m., followed by the talk. Hakenson and Dudding are recognized experts on Mosby and have been doing presentations and tours on this subject for many years. Supper $20/adult; $15/senior citizens; $10/ages 7-18; children under 7 free when accompanied by a paying adult; $5 lecture only. For reservations or information, call 703-799-9367.
Requiem by John Rutter — A Lenten choral offering. 5 p.m., at The Sanctuary of the Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax. Presented by the Sanctuary Choir and guest musicians — flute, oboe, harp, cello, timpani, glockenspiel and organ and a soprano soloist. Reception will immediately follow the performance. 703-273-5300.
33rd Annual SPRINGPEX Stamp Show and Exhibition hosted by the Springfield Stamp Club. A group of club members know as the “Mad Hatters” will entertain and inspire young collectors at the SPRINGPEX Youth Table. The table features information on stamp collecting, stamps, covers, games with prizes awarded, raffles and mini-auctions — all at no cost to the young collectors. 12-4 p.m., in the cafeteria of Robert E. Lee High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield. For more information, visit www.springfieldstampclub.org.
Capitol Steps political comedy performance. 7 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Little Theatre, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets: $25. Call 703-455-1762 or e-mail LBTTickets@aol.com. This event is a fundraiser for Lake Braddock Theatre.
Capitol Steps political parody troupe. 7 p.m., at the West Springfield High School auditorium, 6100 Rolling Road in Springfield. Tickets: $25 each or $20 apiece for groups of 10 or more. To order tickets, call 703-913-6500. Proceeds support the school's award-winning choral students. This performance was originally scheduled for Feb. 16.
Book Sale to benefit The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. New and like-new books; hard covers $1, paperbacks 50 cents and children's books 25 cents. Noon-4 p.m. at the Literacy Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey's Crossroads. 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
Vicious Stitches. 2 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $8 advance. 703-569-5940.
Springfield Community Theatre Auditions for "Later Life," a drama/comedy about a middle-aged man who gets re-introduced to an old flame he met while stationed in Italy. 7 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Performances: April 25, 26. May 2, 3,9 and 10. The cast includes six female and six male characters. Contact Catalina Smith at 703-273-4491 for further information. Cold reading from script required. Bring head sheet and resume if available.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 11
<cal2>Speaker's Corner at The Historic Bailiwick Inn features Dr. Gerald L. Gordon discussing “How Communities Around the World Plan Economic Development,” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations required 703-691-2266.
Springfield Community Theatre Auditions for "Later Life," a drama/comedy about a middle-aged man who gets re-introduced to an old flame he met while stationed in Italy. 7 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Performances: April 25, 26. May 2, 3,9 and 10. The cast includes six female and six male characters. Contact Catalina Smith at 703-273-4491 for further information. Cold reading from script required. Bring head sheet and resume if available.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 12
<cal2>Bingo at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Station's new community hall. Early bird games begin at 7 p.m., regular session follows at 7:45. Station 14 is located at 9501 Old Burke Lake Road. For more information, call 703-764-4935.
Moms and Moppets Kids Club. Blue Sky Puppets present "Pig Tales". 10-11 a.m., at Springfield Mall in the lower level of the J.C. Penney Court. Free. Call 703-971-3000 for more information.
The Women's Association of Northern Virginia Luncheon. 11:30 a.m., at the International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Highway. Bridge begins at 9:30 a.m. Irish dancers from the Donnelly School of Dance perform. $21 per person. To reserve call 703-451-5247.
<cal1>Thursday/March 13
<cal2>Pre-Festival Concerts by the three Lake Braddock High School bands. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Little Theatre at Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9100 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The public is invited to attend. Admission is $2/school-age band students and senior citizens are free. For additional information, call 703-426-1072.
11th Annual National Trumpet Competition. All-day events at the Concert Hall and Johnson Center, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. The National Trumpet Competition at GMU is the largest competitive event for young trumpet players in the world. Most events are free. For more information, visit www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org or call the GMU Music Department at 703-993-1380.
<cal1>Friday/March 14
<cal2>11th Annual National Trumpet Competition. All-day events at the Concert Hall and Johnson Center, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. The National Trumpet Competition at GMU is the largest competitive event for young trumpet players in the world. Most events are free. For more information, visit www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org or call the GMU Music Department at 703-993-1380.
Alban Chorale: American Songs and Spirituals. 8 p.m., The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 703-352-ARTS.
<cal1>Saturday/March 15
<cal2>Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon with Silent Auction. Springfield-Annandale Branch of American Association of University Women, 11 a.m. at the Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Proceeds benefit various programs of the organization. To reserve, call Carol at 703-440-6835.
Antique Show to benefit the Hospice of Northern Virginia. More than 120 dealers will display a wide range of items. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at George Mason University Recreation and Sports Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $6.50 per person.
The Kid Who Could Talk to Penguins. For ages 6 and up. 2 p.m., Lake Braddock Storybook Theatre in Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. $2. 703-426-1070.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m., in the Concert Hall at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets: $40, $36, $25, $18. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
11th Annual National Trumpet Competition. All-day events at the Concert Hall and Johnson Center, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. The National Trumpet Competition at GMU is the largest competitive event for young trumpet players in the world. Most events are free. For more information, visit www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org or call the GMU Music Department at 703-993-1380.
"Godspell," a musical based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. 7 p.m., at Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road.
Learn how to use the Non-Profit Nehemiah Gift Program to become a homeowner. 3-5 p.m., at Fairfax Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Call 800-362-3878 code 4164. All workshops are free and open to the public.
<cal1>Sunday/March 16
<cal2>Antique Show to benefit the Hospice of Northern Virginia. More than 120 dealers will display a wide range of items. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at George Mason University Recreation and Sports Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $6.50 per person.
The Kid Who Could Talk to Penguins. For ages 6 and up. 2 p.m., at Lake Braddock Storybook Theatre in Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. $2. 703-426-1070.
United States Marine Band. 2 p.m., in the Concert Hall at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Free.
11th Annual National Trumpet Competition. All-day events at the Concert Hall and Johnson Center, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. The National Trumpet Competition at GMU is the largest competitive event for young trumpet players in the world. Most events are free. For more information, visit www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org or call the GMU Music Department at 703-993-1380.