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<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>"Pedestrian," a multimedia work of public art by Shelley Eshkar and Paul Kaiser, will be on display through Oct. 15, at the George Mason University Johnson Center Gallery. Running simultaneously will be Kaiser's homage to theatrical maverick Robert Wilson, "Robert Wilson: Visionary of Theater," at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. A talk by Bonnie Marranca and Kaiser takes places Sept. 25, at 3 p.m., in GMU's Mason Theater. A reception follows at 4:30 p.m., in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Lightscapes is an exhibit of stained glass by Erwin Straubinger of Springfield and photograms by Jan Bender of Great Falls. The exhibit opens Oct. 7 and runs through Nov. 3, at the Artist's Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For gallery information, call 703-494-0584.
"A Family Garden," watercolors by Marni Maree. Exhibit opens Tuesday, Oct. 7 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 6, at The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. An artist's reception will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. "A Family Garden" is a series of portraits of the special women in Maree's life. Maree is a member of the Arts Council of Fairfax County; the Art League, Alexandria; Vienna Art Society; Fairfax Art League and is currently the president of Springfield Art Guild. Gallery hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
Flea Market, co-sponsored by the Merrifield Lions Club and the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Route 50) in Fairfax. No rain dates. 175 vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations for vendors can be made by calling 703-560-3023. Charge for vendors is $15 per space.
Fairfax farmers' market is open Tuesdays, through Oct. 29, at Van Dyck Park on Old Lee Highway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Kingstowne farmers' market is open Fridays, 4-7 p.m., at Kingstowne Center off Manchester Lakes, Alexandria. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Burke Centre farmers' market is open Saturdays, through Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Virginia Railway express parking lot at 5671 Roberts Parkway. For more information about Fairfax County farmers' markets, call 703-941-7987; TTY 703-324-3988.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Learn to use the Web or increase skill level, through Oct. 31. Call for an appointment. Ages 12 and up. At the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners, through Oct. 31. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Personalized Internet tutoring. Learn to use the Web or increase skill level, through Sept. 27, then every Saturday in October. Adults. At the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610 for appointment.
Book Sale. Through Sept. 30, at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Book Sale. Through Sept. 30, at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults who finish 10 books by Sept. 8 as part of the adult summer reading program can exchange completed reading logs for a free item from the used book sale.
Practice English. Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Book Drive. The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and Safeway are hosting their annual book drive at participating Safeway stores in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria. Through Sept. 30, drop off new or gently used books at local stores. All books will be sold at the Literacy Council's annual book sale Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at the Literary Council office, 3431 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church. For more information, call the council at 703-575-7900 or visit www.lcnv.org.
"Jewels of the Occoquan." Featuring digitally interpreted photographs of Historic Occoquan by Springfield photographer David Ernst and sterling silver jewelry by Fairfax artisan Wayne Verity, the show continues through Oct. 6 at the Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Historic Occoquan. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For gallery information, call 703-494-0584.
"Oy!" by Richard Orloff. The season opener for the Center Company, the professional theater of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. A string of touching and funny vignettes. Reserve early and use a JCCNV room for a pre- or post-show gathering. Meet the playwright on Oct. 1 or come for Open Mic Joke Night on Nov. 1. Performances are Oct. 22. through Nov. 23, with the final performance on Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. Tickets on Saturdays are $22 members, $24 nonmembers, $18 students/seniors with a group rate for 12 or more people of $18 each. Tickets on Sundays are $18 members, $20 nonmembers, $16 seniors/students, $5 college students, with a group rate for 12 or more of $15 per person. Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. is sold out. On Wednesday Oct. 22 and Thursday Oct. 23, a special price will be available of two tickets for $24, limit of four tickets; individual tickets are $18 members, $20 nonmembers, $16 for students/seniors. Reservations require pre-payment. Tickets are not refundable. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Call the box office at 703-323-7965.
<cal1>Thursday/Sept. 25
<cal2>Is it Red, Yellow, Blue or Green? Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
CAGs (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group. Guys 11-16 with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. To register, call 703-978-5600.
<cal1>Friday/Sept. 26
<cal2>Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
Mother Goose on the Loose. Rhymes and fun for everyone. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia Fall Open House. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library meeting room. Learn about this support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. The group offers playgroups, activities, speakers, books clubs, mom’s night out, movie night, chat group and more. General meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at the Fairfax County Government Center at 7:30 p.m. Call toll free 1-866-716-7766 for more information. Visitors are welcome. Free.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 27
<cal2>Microsoft Access. Introduction to creating, modifying and mastering databases. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Clara's Fall Wildflower Walk. All ages. 10-11:30 a.m. Naturalist Clara Ailes leads a walk through the meadow and stream valley. Reservations required. Canceled in case of rain. Free. 703-451-9588.
Fair Oaks Mall's 3rd Annual Teen Night. 6-9 p.m., at Fair Oaks Mall at the intersection of I-66 and Route 50 in Fairfax. Area teenagers are invited to "hang out" at Fair Oaks Mall for an evening filled with special store offers, fashion tips, makeovers and contests all designed to celebrate the unique styles and trends of teenagers. The event is free and open to everyone. www.ShopFairOaksMall.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 28
<cal2>Keyboard Conversations, "Bach and Beyond." 7 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts. Jeffrey Siegel will perform and comment on selections including Bach's "Toccata in D" and Brahms' "Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel." Tickets are $35, $27, $17.50. Children under 12 are half price. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. Free parking available in university lot K.
Newspaper Discussion Group. 4-6 p.m., at the meeting room at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Bring an article from the newspaper to discuss in a small group gathering.
Equality Fairfax Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social. Compete with a favorite pie recipe or just come to enjoy ice cream and community. 6-8 p.m. at the home of Larry and Kevin in Burke. All are welcome. R.S.V.P. to info@EqualityFairfax.org. Visit www.Equality.Fairfax.org, or call 703-255-1552 for more information. Equality Fairfax is a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and advocacy group.
Annual Living History Day at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. This year's theme will be "The Civil War Comes to Fairfax Station.” Five re-enactment groups will bring to life the realities of camp life during the Civil War. Jeff Smith, a living historian, will portray Col. John Mosby and Red Cross founder Clara Barton will be on hand to demonstrate how wounds were tended during the conflict. The "Ladies in Mourning" will show off their period dress and original jewelry. There will also be children's period games, folk, music, Civil War authors, special exhibits and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is $4.
Virginia Chamber Orchestra concert. 4 p.m., in the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike. The concert will feature Elizabeth Adkins, violin soloist. Adkins will perform the Chaconne by Tomaso Vitali. The program includes Barber’s "Adagio for Strings,” Britten’s “Simple Symphony,” Mozart’s Divertimento in F Major, K. 136 and Rossini’s Sonata No. 1 in G Major. Free, followed by a reception.
<cal1>Tuesday/Sept. 30
<cal2>Genealogy on the Web. Research family history using the Internet. Adults. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdown Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Hello, Fall. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 1
<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 7-9 p.m., at Holiday Inn, 11787 Lee Jackson Highway, Fair Oaks. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 2
<cal2>Estate planning seminar. Learn effective estate planning centered around the revocable "living trust" with the Law Firm of Steffan & Macdonald. 7-9 p.m., at Comfort Inn, 6560 Loisdale Court, Springfield. Free. For more information, call 703-691-4310.
"Dreams in the Golden Country." The Center Company, the professional theater of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, will partner with the Kennedy Center's Imagination Celebration to present this production. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., one day only, at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults. Call the box office, 703-323-7965, or visit www.jccnv.org for details.
Pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi performs in concert by the Community Concerts Association of Fairfax. 3 p.m., at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is the first of four concerts of the 2003-2004 concert season. Adult memberships for the four concert season are $40. Single tickets $20, students $10 (regardless of age). For information, call 703-273 2547 or visit the Web site: www.fairfaxcommconcerts.org.
Business and Technology Showcase. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at The Patriot Center on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax. Admission is free. 140 booths with exhibits from bookkeeping to technology and prizes. Area restaurants will be featured. For more information, call the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce at 703-591-2450 or check the Chamber's Web site at www.cfcc.org.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 3
<cal2>"The White Cliffs: A One Woman Opera," presented by Dr. Laura Mann, soprano, and written by Natalia Raigorodsky. Poetry, theater and opera are combined to depict this nostalgic journey of love, inspired by a 1940 poem by Alice Duer Miller. 8 p.m., at the Harris Theatre, George Mason University, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-993-1380. Free.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. Call 703-273-3638 for more information.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 4
<cal2>Free Women's Expo, offered by Inova Alexandria Hospital. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., for this health education event, featuring Ask the Doctor sessions, staffed information booths and screenings. To register, call 703-204-3366.
The New Ahn Plugged. The Ahn Trio's chamber music performance, based on its hit recording "Groove Box," features works by contemporary songwriters including the Doors, Michael Nyman, Maurice Jarre and Kenji Bunch. Tickets are $40, $32 or $20. At the Center for the Performing Arts at George Mason University. Call 703-993-2787 for tickets.
Children's Consignment Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 8285 Glen Eagles Lane, Fairfax Station. From 12-1 p.m., some items will be 50 percent off. The huge sale, featuring more than 175 consignors, includes children's clothing, shoes, toys, games, books, infant items, maternity and lots more. 703-690-3401. Visit www.christchurchva.org.
U.S. Military Academy Cadet Gospel Choir in Concert. 7 p.m., at the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax. This event is sponsored by the church's music department as part of its 2003 concert series. All are invited. Free. For more information, contact Eula Walden at 703-978-0860.
Curious George visits Doodlehopper 4 Kids. That mischievous monkey, Curious George, visits Doodlehopper 4 Kids from 3-4 p.m. Bring a camera and watch the fun. Doodlehopper is located in the Huntsman Square Mall at the corner of Huntsman Boulevard and the Fairfax County Parkway. 703-912-7200.
Staged Reading of Lonergan's "The Waverly Gallery" and Alzheimer's Association "Memory Walk. Reading begins at 12:30 p.m., in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, following "Memory Walk" at 10 a.m., on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. A panel discussion on stage featuring artistic director Rick Davis, Jeanne Sorrell, and Alzheimer's advocate Trish Vradenburg begins at 2:30 p.m. The reading is a free event. No tickets are required. For information on the reading, call the Center for the Arts ticket office at 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 5
<cal2>Walking Tour: Soldiers in the Attic. The tour explores the use of the Blenheim Estate by Union soldiers during the Civil War and the 19th and 20th century agricultural history of the 12-acre site. Visitors will also hear about future restoration and interpretive plans. The tour begins at 1 p.m., at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Cost is $4 for adults, and $2 for children under 12. For reservations, call 703-385-8414.
Joan Kwuon, violinist. Kwuon's program includes Stravinsky's "Duo Concertante," Faure's "Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major," Bach's "partite #1 in B Minor for Solo Violin" as well as work by Saint-Saens and Ravel. Tickets are $35, $27, $17.50, at the Center for the Performing Arts at George Mason University. Call 703-993-2787 for tickets.
Greater Washington Aquatic Plants Association plant workshop. 12-4 p.m., at the John C. Woods Municipal Center, 3730 Old Lee highway, Fairfax. The workshop will demonstrate how to set up an aqua-scaped aquarium. A fully set-up aquarium will be raffled off at the end of the workshop. Log on to www.gwapa.org for directions and information.
Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Greater Fairfax dinner. BPW will host designer Judith Loomis discussing “The Art of Feng Shui” at its monthly meeting, 6:30-9 p.m., at Tysons Corner Embassy Suites, 8517 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The cost is $25. For information and reservations, call Elyse Galik at 703-471-4604.