<cl>An Evening with Tony Bennett, Monday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna.
<lst>To have community events listed free in The McLean Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at mclean@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<lst>To have community events listed free in the Great Falls Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at GreatFalls@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 11
<cal2>Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $20-$45. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Granian and Heide Hensley perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Acoustic pop/rock music. Cost is $10. Reserve tickets now for all shows in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 12
<cal2>Swing Shift Dance Band, an 18-piece big band, performs as part of the Nottoway Nights Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Free. The park is located at 9601 Court House Road, Vienna. Free. Call 703-938-7532.
Huey Lewis and the News. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $22. In-house tickets, $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Eric Himan performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. See this singer/songwriter perform. Cost to be announced. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 13
<cal2>Peter Paul and Mary. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $20. In-house tickets, $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
The Fabulous Mary Ann Redmon Band performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Blues/rock music. Cost $12. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
Brunswick to Point of Rocks Kayak Tour. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Riverbend Visitor Center. Kayak paddling experience necessary. Kayaks provided; one person per kayak; maximum 10 people. For age 15 and up. Reservations and prepayment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Cost is $79. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 14
<cal2>Peter, Paul and Mary. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $20. In-house tickets, $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
12th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Over 200 exhibitors from around the United States, Europe, Russia, South Africa and Asia will show, sell, buy and trade vintage and new pens. Entry fee is $6; under 21 free with adult admission. For more information, contact the hotel at 703-448-1234.
Carnegie the Magician. 1:30-2:15 p.m., Tysons Corner Center, lower level, community stage. See this 21st century magician and illusionist perform magic. For more information, contact Carol DeVany at 703-893-9400.
Ice Cream Making. 12-4 p.m., Colvin Run Mill. Make hand-cranked ice cream and get a sample for 75 cents. Tour separate cost. For more information, call 703-759-2771.
<cal1>SUNDAY/AUG. 15
<cal2>12th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Over 200 exhibitors from around the United States, Europe, Russia, South Africa and Asia will show, sell, buy and trade vintage and new pens. Entry fee is $6; under 21 free with adult admission. For more information, contact the hotel at 703-448-1234.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 16
<cal2>An Evening with Tony Bennett. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $25. In-house tickets, $42. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 17
<cal2>Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue with Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Gillian Welch, and David Rawlings. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $22. In-house tickets $38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Performance. Pop singer/songwriter Rachael Sage performs at Jammin' Java. Sage is on tour to promote her upcoming release "Ballads & Burlesque" and is joined by Rich Price. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 18
<cal2>Aloha! Hawaii Music Festival with the Brothers Cazimero, The Masters of Slack Key, and Hawaiian Music’s Next Generation. 7 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $18. In-house tickets $32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Mothers First - Great Falls is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out and lectures. August's meetings are Aug. 4 and 18, at 10 a.m., at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Lori McKenna performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Acoustic music. McKenna celebrates the release of her latest CD, "Bittertown." Cost $12. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
Conversation Café. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., join members of the community for Conversation Café, a lively, hosted, drop-in conversation among diverse people about feelings, thoughts and actions in this complex, changing world. The topic of the week is "How much should Gifted and Talented programs in our schools reflect the diversity of our community?" The event takes place at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-554-9595 for more information, or visit www.conversationcafe.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 19
<cal2>Bruce Hornsby with special guests Los Lonely Boys. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $20. In-house tickets $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Rock Concert. Last Train Home performs 7:30 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532, Ext. 2, Option 2. Concert canceled in case of rain.
Ski Club of Washington, D.C., Happy Hour. 5-8 p.m., at O'Malley's, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner. Open to nonmembers. Call Bob Sobun, 703-502-3294, or visit www.scwdc.org/happyhr.asp.
David Berkeley and Clare Burson and Dean Fields perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. See these singer/songwriters perform. Cost $10. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
Islands in Bloom Kayak Tour. 9 a.m.-noon, Riverbend Visitor Center. Paddle by the river islands to view the late summer display of wildflowers. No previous experience needed. Kayaks provided; one person per kayak, maximum 10 people. For age 14 and up. Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Cost is $39. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 20
<cal2>George Benson, Will Downing. 7 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $22. In-house tickets $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>SATURDAY/AUG. 21
<cal2>Copper Trellises and Vines. 10 a.m., at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, The Atrium, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Tammy Burke, horticulturist for The Atrium, demonstrates the art form and explains the techniques for propagating, growing and maintaining versatile garden vines. $5 fee. Reservations required. For more information, call 703-255-3631.
Wildflower Festival starring Judy Collins with special guests Rita Coolidge and Suzanne Vega. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $20. In-house tickets $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Blue Sky Puppet Theater presents "The Three (Not So) Little Pigs." 1:30-2:15 p.m., Tysons Corner Center, lower level, community stage. Parents and children are invited to see this classic tale performed with a modern twist. For more information, visit www.blueksypuppets.com.
Cecilia performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Pop/rock music. Cost is $12. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
Islands in Bloom Kayak Tour. 9 a.m.-noon, Riverbend Visitor Center. Paddle by the river islands to view the late summer display of wildflowers. No previous experience needed. Kayaks provided; one person per kayak, maximum 10 people. For age 14 and up. Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Cost is $39. For more information, call 703-759-9018.
<cal1>SUNDAY/AUG. 22
<cal2>Ice Cream Tea for Young Ladies. 2-3:30 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historical Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Bring a doll for a summer ice cream party to learn about the history of ice cream and help crank a batch of homemade ice cream. Prepaid reservations required by Aug. 8. Cost is $12. Call 703-759-2771.
The Beach Boys. 2 and 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $25. In-house tickets $32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Malcolm Holcombe and Dennis Jay perform at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Roots/country music. Cost is $10. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 24
<cal2>Pittsburgh Ballet Theater presents "A Brand New Day." 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $10-$36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 25
<cal2>The Corrs. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $22. In-house tickets $38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Hamell on Trial performs his one-man punk-rock show at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Cost is $12. Reserve tickets in person or by calling 703-255-1566.