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<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 20
<cal2>Craft Festival. United Methodist Women of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church hosts the 18th Annual Craft Festival, 6-9 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The festival features crafts, Friday and Saturday lunch, Friday supper, a bake sale and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit charity. For more information, call Marge Sims at 703-425-3376.
Decide, Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Cattle Decapitation, Modulus. 6 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $22. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
The Fairfax Antique Arts Association will convene for its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., at Oak View School, 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Susan Gray of the Fairfax City Museum will speak. The topic will be White House Glassware. All are invited. Free. For more information, call 703-352-3007.
"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by Joseph Robinette and based on the story by C.S. Lewis. The F/X Players of Fairfax High School present a 7:30 p.m. performance in the Fairfax High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults. Reservations and information at 703-219-2351 and www.fxplayers.org.
"William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night or What You Will." 7:30 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Theatre. Tickets via www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-455-1762.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 21
<cal2>Symphony X, Devin Townsend Band, Brave, Ephemeral Sun, Odin's Court. Live music. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $15. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Craft Festival. United Methodist Women of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church hosts the 18th Annual Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The festival features crafts, Friday and Saturday lunch, Friday supper, a bake sale and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit charity. For more information, call Marge Sims at 703-425-3376.
"A Tribute to American Composers" concert by the NVCC-Annandale Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m., at the Ernst Cultural Center, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Cost: $15 adults, $10 seniors and teenagers, children 12 and under free. Highlights include George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with Christopher Johnston, soloist; Aaron Copland's "Outdoor Overture," William Grant Still's "Symphony No. 3" and Jeremy Deane's "Fear On and On." Deane is a resident of Radford and a former student at the Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts. For more information, contact the music office at 703-323-3114 or Gladys Watkins at gwatkins@nvcc.edu
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station # 3, located on University Drive in downtown Fairfax. 703-273-3638.
Opera Scenes. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, Harris Theater. 703-993-2787.
Theater of the First Amendment presents "Words at Night: Stories from Life." Excerpts from novels by Richard Bausch, Alan Cheuse, Steven Goodwin and Susan Shreve will be given a staged reading by local actors. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, TheaterSpace. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert Hall and free parking is located in university lot K. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Open Studio. The graduate painting students at George Mason University host an open studio night, 6-9 p.m., in the Fine Arts Building. Artists include Jennifer Sarkilahti, Natalie Guerrieri, Mike Lowrey, Susan Vaughan and Rebecca Chase. The opening reception will take place in the Graduate Studios, B210. For more information, contact Natalie Guerrieri at natalieg1@earthlink.net.
"Once Upon a Mattress," presented by Robinson Secondary School. 7:30 p.m., at Robinson. Tickets are $10, available at the door; by sending a check to Robinson Secondary School, Theatre Department, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032; or online at www.robinsondrama.org.
Colonial Open House. Historic Occoquan will host historic reenactments, strolling singers and events such as Virginia food sampling, rope making demonstrations, "The History of the Light" demonstration, colonial kettle corn, gift certificate give-aways and refreshments throughout town. "The Greening of the Town," the unveiling of Occoquan's holiday-themed decorations, will also take place. Free. For more information, call 703-492-1665 or visit www.occoquan.com.
Virginia Opera performance of Mozart's "Magic Flute." 8 p.m., at George Mason's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, located at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. An artistic discussion will be held 45 minutes prior to the performance in the Grand Tier lobby on the Concert Hall's third level. Tickets range from $42 to $78 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or visiting www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by Joseph Robinette and based on the story by C.S. Lewis. The F/X Players of Fairfax High School present a 7:30 p.m. performance in the Fairfax High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults. Reservations and information at 703-219-2351 and www.fxplayers.org.
Springfield Community Theatre presents 'Side By Side By Sondheim,' the hit musical review, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church Theater, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale, Virginia. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and Music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne. Directed by Roland Branford Gomez, Musical Direction by Amy Conley, Produced by Jay A. Cohen. Tickets: $15 Adults; $13 Students/Senior Citizens. For reservations call: 703-866-6238. www.sctonline.org.
"William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night or What You Will." 8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Theatre. Tickets via www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-455-1762.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 22
<cal2>Molly Hatchet, Roadducks, Group Therapy, Exit 8. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $20. Must be 21 or over. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions perform at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Originating from Austria, 20 stallions and riders from six different countries will perform a series of battle tactics called the “Airs Above Ground” and a guidance of a mount through select maneuvers without the use of hands, reins or legs called Dressage. Tickets are $30.50, $25.50 and $20.50, plus applicable service charges. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including Hecht’s and the Patriot Center Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or through phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-432-SEAT or 410-481-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.
Craft Festival. United Methodist Women of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church hosts the 18th Annual Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The festival features crafts, Friday and Saturday lunch, Friday supper, a bake sale and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit charity. For more information, call Marge Sims at 703-425-3376.
Microsoft Powerpoint. Learn how to create an attractive presentation. Ages 12 and older. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Inova Vaccinations. Flu shots are $20 or Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. Pneumonia shots are $25; must be 65 or older. Call Inova for details: 1-877-895-5284. Adults. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Turkey Tales. Presented by Hidden Pond Nature Center. All ages. 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register, 703-451-8055.
“I Can Write a Book.” Learn how books are made and then create one. Bring a favorite book to share. Age 8-12. 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register, 703-451-8055.
Theater of the First Amendment presents "Words at Night: Stories from Life." 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, TheaterSpace. For ticket information, call 703-993-2787.
Opera Scenes. 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, Harris Theater. 703-993-2787.
Burke Ballet presents, "The Nutcracker." 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus. To order tickets, contact Buffa's Dance Studio, 9570-H Burke Road, Burke, VA 22015. To reserve tickets, call 703-323-0101. Tickets will be processed in order of receipt. No refunds or exchanges. Group rates are available for organized groups.
5th Annual National Family Volunteer Day. Families across the region can take part in service projects. Projects include food sorting, creating Thanksgiving holiday food baskets for families in crisis, decorating flower pots and planting flowers with senior citizens, assisting disabled citizens, and walking for the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon. To take part, contact Volunteer Fairfax at 703-246-3460 or VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org.
Tenth Annual Columbia Flute Choir Festival, sponsored by the Columbia Institute of Fine Arts and Columbia Flute Choir. 2 p.m., at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 West Columbia St., Falls Church. The church telephone number is 703-534-5700. Participants in previous years have included Flutes on the Brink, The Flutes of Ashburn, Frederick Flute Choir, The Musical Offering Flute Ensemble, The Woodbridge Flute Choir, the Fauquier Flute Ensemble and the Columbia Flute Choir. The Columbia Institute of Fine Arts can be reached at 703-534-2508.
"Once Upon a Mattress," presented by Robinson Secondary School. 7:30 p.m., at Robinson. Tickets are $10, available at the door; by sending a check to Robinson Secondary School, Theatre Department, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032; or online at www.robinsondrama.org.
"The Cat in the Hat" special screening. 8 a.m., at Reston Towne Center Multiplex Cinemas, 11940 Market St., Reston. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Library and Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, proceeds from the $20 admission benefit Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children's Reach Out and Read program. $14.50 of the admission is tax-deductible. Light refreshments. Participants can get photos taken with a costumed character before the 9 a.m. film. Seating is limited. For reservations or to sponsor the movie for a child, call 703-204-3379 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., or e-mail jeanne.bridgeman@inova.com.
"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by Joseph Robinette and based on the story by C.S. Lewis. The F/X Players of Fairfax High School presents performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the Fairfax High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults. Reservations and information at 703-219-2351 and www.fxplayers.org.
Springfield Community Theatre presents 'Side By Side By Sondheim,' the hit musical review, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church Theater, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale, Virginia. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and Music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne. Directed by Roland Branford Gomez, Musical Direction by Amy Conley, Produced by Jay A. Cohen. Tickets: $15 Adults; $13 Students/Senior Citizens. For reservations call: 703-866-6238. www.sctonline.org.
"William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night or What You Will." 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Theatre. Tickets via www.lbtheatre.com or call 703-455-1762.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 23
<cal2>The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions perform at 2 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Originating from Austria, 20 stallions and riders from six different countries will perform a series of battle tactics called the “Airs Above Ground” and a guidance of a mount through select maneuvers without the use of hands, reins or legs called Dressage. Tickets are $30.50, $25.50 and $20.50, plus applicable service charges. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including Hecht’s and the Patriot Center Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or through phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-432-SEAT or 410-481-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.
Burke Ballet presents, "The Nutcracker." 2 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus. To order tickets, contact Buffa's Dance Studio, 9570-H Burke Road, Burke, VA 22015. To reserve tickets, call 703-323-0101. Tickets will be processed in order of receipt. No refunds or exchanges. Group rates are available for organized groups.
5th Annual National Family Volunteer Day. Families across the region can take part in service projects. Projects include food sorting, creating Thanksgiving holiday food baskets for families in crisis, decorating flower pots and planting flowers with senior citizens, assisting disabled citizens, and walking for the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon. To take part, contact Volunteer Fairfax at 703-246-3460 or VolsRUs@volunteerfairfax.org.
"Once Upon a Mattress," presented by Robinson Secondary School. 7:30 p.m., at Robinson. Tickets are $10, available at the door; by sending a check to Robinson Secondary School, Theatre Department, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032; or online at www.robinsondrama.org.
Virginia Opera performance of Mozart's "Magic Flute." 2 p.m., at George Mason's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, located at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. An artistic discussion will be held 45 minutes prior to the performance in the Grand Tier lobby on the Concert Hall's third level. Tickets range from $42 to $78 and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or visiting www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
"The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" by Joseph Robinette and based on the story by C.S. Lewis. The F/X Players of Fairfax High School present a 2 p.m. performance in the Fairfax High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults. Reservations and information at 703-219-2351 and www.fxplayers.org.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 24
<cal2>Book Chat. All-female book discussion group. Girls 12-14 with adult. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
"Free Will" by Harry Binswanger. The George Mason University Objectivist Club presents a series of audiotaped lectures dealing with understanding and overcoming the Kantian assumptions of modern philosophy. This installation is a presentation of the Objectivist theory of free will with an emphasis on the relationship between volition and reality-orientation as well as the relationship of consciousness to existence. 7:30 p.m., SUB II, Room 5. For questions or more information, e-mail gmuoc@gmuoc.org or visit: www.gmuoc.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 25
<cal2>Two-riffic Twos. Stories and activities. Age 24-35 months with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Music Together. Music and movement for families. Age birth to 4 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register, 703-339-4610.
Mice are Nice. Stories and Activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register, 703-644-7333.
The Reel Book Club. Read “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, then come see the movie. Age 8-16. 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register, 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 26
<cal2>Friends, Family, Food and Fun. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Turkey Tales. Thanksgiving stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register, 703-339-4610.
Kevin Martin and the Hi-Watts. Live music. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $12. For ticket information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 28
<cal2>Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station # 3, located on University Drive in downtown Fairfax. 703-273-3638.
Old Town Hall Performance Series: Chromatics. This a cappella ensemble sings original humorous songs inspired by today's world. 8 p.m., at 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
21st Annual Art & Craft Showcase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1.