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<cal1>Ongoing Events
<cal2>Senior Center. Activities for seniors include fitness classes, crafts, bridge, discussion groups, trips and social gatherings. The Center is located at 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-359-2487.
Little Explorers Storytime. Every Monday in April, at 11 a.m., at Borders Books, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Stories, listening, singing, clapping, and laughing for children.
American Century Theater's "A Flag is Born." Performances run through April 24. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m., matinees on April 17, 18 and 24. In this, the first production in 56 years, life-sized puppets created by George Mason University staff and students will be featured. For information/tickets/group sales, call 703-553-8782 or www.americancentury.org.
Kinderdance. Every Friday in April, at 10:30 a.m., at Borders Books, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Creative movement sessions for children ages 6 and under.
'Spots and Dots.' The Artisans United Craft Gallery presents a full-time fine craft sale and exhibition, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through May 5. Pottery, baskets, glass, porcelain, wearables, photography, handmade cards, polymer clay, watercolors, mixed media and more. The show takes place at 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale. Free admission. Call 703-941-0202.
Historic Exhibit. Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax, presents "Raids, Romance and Writings" in the Gano Gallery. Discover how the Confederate partisan leader John S. Mosby captured a Union general in March 1863 and other Civil War trivia. Group tours available. Call 703-385-8414.
New Mothers Lunch Group. Mothers and babies newborn to 8 months old, are invited for lunch, speakers, discussions and a fun, different program every week. Meet other new moms and babies in the Northern Virginia area. Babies are welcome. Reservations are required and each lunch costs $20. For additional information, contact Rochelle Goldberg at 703-961-9179, eventbuilders@hotmail.com or check out www.event-builders.com.
Children's Programs. 11 a.m., Little Explorers, every Monday, features stories and songs. Every Friday, at 10:30 a.m., Kinderdance, features creative movement for children ages 6 and under. Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Call 703-924-4894.
Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Ongoing programs, classes and social opportunities for all ages. The Center is located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Call 703-323-0880.
Fairfax Arts Center. Art to Wear, T.A.G., Gallery Justine, Gallerie DiArt 101 and Waterford Weavers Gallery, 3949 Chain Bridge Road, behind the post office. Free parking, handicapped accessible.
Internet Training. Personalized Internet and catalog training. Basics for beginners. Call for an appointment. Adults. At the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Personal Internet Tutoring. Call 703-339-4610 for appointments; adults, at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Book Sales. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria, 703-339-4610. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield, 703-451-8055.
Practice English. Every Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Call 703-339-4610.
Irish Dance. A Ceili (Irish country dance) sponsored by the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) takes place on the second Saturday of every month except July and August at the John Wood Center, located at 3730 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. The Bog Wanderers Ceili Band plays from 8 p.m. to midnight. Members, $10; non-members, $12; ages 6-16, $6; children under 6, free. Maximum family charge $25. Coffee, tea and soda bread free. Soft drinks 75 cents. Call 703-521-4340.
<cal1>Thursday/April 8
<cal2>Computer Basics. Adults. 1 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Woman's Literature. All-female book discussion. Girls 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Tax Counseling by VITA. Adults. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Sould. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.
<cal1>Friday/April 9
<cal2>Live Music. Welbilt, The Speaks, The Nick Garret Band. 6 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $10.
Live Music. -33 West. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.
GMU Dance Company Gala Concert featuring guest choreographers Mark Morris and Doug Varone. 8 p.m., in the George Mason University Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit tickets.com.
<cal1>Saturday/April 10
<cal2>Art Exhibit. "A New Look," through May 3, at The Artists Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. Etchings, watercolors, drawings, non-traditional photography, fused glass, basketry, stained glass, stoneware, turned wood, porcelain and bead woven jewelry. Hours are Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 703-494-0584.
Tax Counseling by VITA. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Computers. Learn to create spread sheets with Microsoft Excel. 2:30 p.m., at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Memorial Ceremony. The U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. hosts a memorial ceremony for the USS Thresher (SSN 593) at 11 a.m., at American Legion Post #176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. RSVP by April 7 at vcdr@ussvinova.org.
Live Music. Rude Buddha, Mindside 19. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.
GMU Dance Company Gala Concert featuring guest choreographers Mark Morris and Doug Varone. 8 p.m., in the George Mason University Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit tickets.com.
<cal1>Sunday/April 11
<cal2>Karaoke at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $3.
<cal1>Monday/April 12
<cal2>Nature Crafts. Ages 6-12. 3 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Children's Books. Stories, activities and crafts about zoo animals; ages 2-5 with adult, 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Dave Hill/BOTB. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $3.
Fairfax Antique Arts Association hosts its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., at Oak View School, 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. The program speaker is Fred Mears, an expert on antique tools. He will display and explain the use of the antique tools in his collection. Free. For more information, call 703-352-3007.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 13
<cal2>Book Club. Collections of printing and illustration books; adults. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Tax Counseling by AARP. Adults. 12-4 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Children's Books. Ages 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Children's Books. stories, activities and crafts about zoo animals; ages 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Book Club. "Fast food Nation" by Eric Schlosser. 1 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Voodoo Blue. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $3.
Piano Recital. Pianist Michael Mizrahi performs 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m., at Jordan Kitts Music, Merrifield. Sponsored by the Springfield Music Club. For more information, call 703-281-5342.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 14
<cal2>La Leche League of Fairfax City meets to discuss 'Nutrition and Weaning' at 10 a.m., at Fairfax Christian Church, 10185 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-385-0527.
Language. Practice conversational English. Adults. 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Nature Books. Children's books on plants and growing; ages 2-3 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Public Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.
Tax Counseling by VITA. Adults. 10-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Turn Off TV Week Open House. Stories, games, activities and refreshments. All ages. 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Sam Fisher of Weekend Excursion. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $3.
Chamber Music. Robert E. Lee High School Bands present an evening concert at 7 p.m., in the Lee High School Auditorium, 6584 Franconia Road, Springfield. The solo and ensemble performances feature chamber music selections that the participants will perform at the upcoming District Solo and Ensemble Festival competition. Free. For more information, call 703-924-8300.
<cal1>Thursday/April 15
<cal2>Children's Program. Springfield Mall hosts the Moms & Moppets Kids Club program at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., in the JC Penney Court on the lower level. Magical Puppet Creations presents "Rules Are Cool." Free. Reservations are not necessary. To become a registered Kids Club Member, stop by the information desk or call 703-971-3000.
Children's Stories. Activities, and crafts. 10:30 a.m., Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Computer Basics. Adults. 1 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Tax Counseling by VITA. Adults. 10-1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Children's Books. Stories and activities; ages 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Sould. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.
Flower Show. Springfield Acres Garden Club and the District II National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs presents "A Magical Garden Journey." 1:30-4:30 p.m., at Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath St., Springfield. For more information call Nancy Angelelli, 703-560-8595.
<cal1>Friday/April 16
<cal2>Scholarship Music Concert. 8 p.m. George Mason University Department of Music with guest soloist, soprano Alessandra Marc. Tickets are $15 for adults; $8 for students and seniors. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500. Visit www.tickets.com.
Children's Books. Come and listen to stories; ages 1-5. 12 p.m., at Kings Park Public Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Children's Books. Stories and activities; ages 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Public Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. Krass Judgement, Stuck in Kaos, Dreams in Fear, Swythe, Frown Upon, Lifted. 6 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $10.
Live Music. Kustom Blend. 10 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5.
<cal1>Saturday/April 17
<cal2>Career Counseling Coffee Chat. 2-3:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble Booksellers Café, Fair Lakes Promenade Shopping Center. Free drop-in event sponsored by Jewish Vocational Services. Resumé writing, job search strategy and alternative employment possibilities. Call 301-562-2202.
WHFS Big Break Semi-finals at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21 to enter, Free admission.
Tchaikovsky Concert. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents an all-Tchaikovsky program on at George Mason University Center for the Arts. The concert begins at 8 p.m., with a free pre-concert lecture by WGMS personality Chip Brienza at 7 p.m. For tickets call Tickets.com at 703-218-6500.
Science Festival. The Sally Ride Science Club presents the second Sally Ride Science Festival and TOYchallenge 2004 Regional Showcase from 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m., at George Mason University, Fairfax Campus. The festival is for girls in fifth-eighth grade. Parents and teachers also welcome to attend. Astronaut Sally Ride will be the keynote speaker. The event features Discovery Workshops given by women professionals from veterinarians to rocket scientists, and a street fair with exhibits, hands-on activities, food, music and a free drawing for prizes. There is also an adult track of workshops for parents and teachers on topics such as hands-on science and gender equity. The cost is $18 in advance/$25 at the door, and includes all festival events, lunch and materials. Girls attending the festival can also join the Sally Ride Science Club for a sponsored rate of $5 for the first year. Teachers, parents and students can pre-register, and find out more about the festival schedule and workshops either online at www.SallyRideFestivals.com or by phone at 800-561-5161. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
<cal1>Sunday/April 18
<cal2>Walking Tour. 1 p.m. Fairfax Museum leads tour in Old Town Fairfax focusing on Pozer Garden. Call 703-385-8415.
Christian Rock Concert. Third Day, featuring TobyMac and Warren Barfield, performs in concert at 7:30 p.m., at the Patriot Center, on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Tickets for Third Day are $26 and $16 (plus applicable service charges) and are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com and via Phonecharge at 202-432-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT, 410-481-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.
Karaoke at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $3.
The Northern Virginia NTRAK's Model Trains will be running from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 4 -10. For more information call 703-425-9225.
GMU Vocal Jazz Concert. 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Harris Theatre in Fairfax. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For tickets call Tickets.com at 703-218-6500.
Ute Lemper. The Best of Ute Lemper, 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Concert Hall in Fairfax. Tickets are $40, $32, $20. For tickets call Tickets.com at 703-218-6500.
Basket Bingo. Robinson Secondary School DECA invites the community to participate in the 2004 Basket Bingo, at 1 p.m., in the school cafeteria at 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. The event benefits the 44 students raising funds for their International DECA Competition in Nashville, Tenn. The admission cost is $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door. This admission includes 20 game cards. Twenty Longaberger Baskets filled with theme items, gift certificates and additional special games will be available the day of the event.