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/July 28
<cal2>"L’Elisir d’Amore" ("The Elixir of Love"). The Wolf Trap Opera Company presents this comedic opera by Gaetano Donizetti. 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $56. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Gipsy Kings. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Preschool Sing-Along. Sing songs with Miss Belle. No registration is required. Ages 1-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Going to the Beach. Stories and activities to keep cool. Ages 2-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770.
Support Group for Survivors of Clergy Abuse. The SNAP Recovery Group, a monthly support group for survivors of clergy abuse, meets at 7 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room of the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Road in McLean. This group is co-sponsored by Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) of Northern Virginia and SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests). For information or directions, call 703-538-6128.
<cal1>Thursday/July 29
<cal2>Mariachi Music. Mariachi Estrellas performs music from Mexico. 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.
Pajamas and Popcorn. Bring your favorite blanket for a family movie night. Call ahead to get list of featured films. Popcorn provided. All ages, 7 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Sunny Summer Fun. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-790-8088.
<cal1>Friday/July 30
<cal2>"La Bohéme" in concert. Stephen Lord conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with the Wolf Trap Opera Company. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $20-$45. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JULY 31
<cal2>Make a Stepping Stone with Leaf Imprints. 10 a.m., at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Horticulture Building, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Workshop led by The Atrium horticulturist Tammy Burke. $10 fee. Reservations required. For more information or to register, call 703-255-3631.
"L’Elisir d’Amore" ("The Elixir of Love"). The Wolf Trap Opera Company presents this comedic opera by Gaetano Donizetti. 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $56. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Jim Lauderdale. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22. In-house tickets are $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
The Potomac's Past Kayak Tour. Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m.-noon, Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. This is not a white water tour. No previous experience needed. Kayaks provided, one person/kayak, maximum 10 people. Participants must be over 13 years old. Reservations and advance payment required. Canceled if inclement weather of hazardous river conditions. $39.
McLean AAUW Used Book Collection. The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women collects used books, CDs, tapes, videos and software on Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the SunTrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. No records, textbooks or encyclopedias will be accepted. For further information, call 703-726-6470.
Yo-Yo Times Presents the Stu Crump D.C. Open. 1-3 p.m., Tysons Corner Center, lower level, community stage. Talent includes beginner, intermediate, sport division, freehand and X-division. Participants may register in advance and will receive a certificate as well as various prizes. For more information and to register, call 703-242-6216 or e-mail yoyotimes@jodiarts.com
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 1
<cal2>Juggernaut Jug Band performs jazz, blues, ragtime, swing and original music as part of the McLean Community Center's Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park. 3 p.m. Free. McLean Central Park is located at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Dolley Madison Boulevard. Call 703-790-0123, TTY 703-827-8255 or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Jim Lauderdale. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22. In-house tickets are $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Difficult Run Jazz Band performs as part of the Concerts on the Green, 6-8 p.m., at Great Falls Village Centre, at the corner of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road, Great Falls. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. Free to the public. For more information, call Helene Teel at 703-759-2485.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 3
<cal2>Cyndi Lauper with special guest Taylor Dayne. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 4
<cal2>Carole King. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $42. 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.
DeVry University Center Open House. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at DeVry's Tysons Corner center, 1761 Pinnacle Drive. Prospective students may tour the facility and talk to faculty, staff and students about the Keller Graduate School and bachelor's degree programs. For information, call 703-556-9669 or visit www.keller.edu.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 5
<cal2>"Symphonic Spectacular!" Paul Haas conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with violinist Itzak Perlman. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$42. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Country Music Show. Rio Drive performs New England country music. 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.
Great Falls Art Center Reception. Come, bring a friend and meet the local artists whose paintings are on display throughout August at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The reception takes place 7-9 p.m., in the conference room. Free. 703-759-3867.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 6
<cal2>"Bugs Bunny on Broadway." National Symphony Orchestra. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Recital. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $30. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 7
<cal2>"Bugs Bunny on Broadway." National Symphony Orchestra. performs with George Daugherty, conductor. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
YOGA for Golf and Tennis. 4-6 p.m., at Great Falls Yoga Institute, 1137 Walker Road, #4, Great Falls. Come see how yoga can enhance life and performance while playing games. Event includes lecture and movement. Bring a driver and/or racquet. $30. 703-757-6670.
Miss India-D.C. Fashion Show and Photo Shoot. 2-5 p.m., Tysons Corner Center, lower level, community stage. Meet the contestants of the 10th Annual Miss India-D.C. Pageant, view a fashion preview show and photo shoot, and enter for a chance to win tickets to the pageant. For more information, visit www.missindiadc.com or www.bully-sports.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 8
<cal2>The Marley Family’s Roots, Rock and Reggae Tour with Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Damien Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, with special guests Toots and the Maytals, Slightly Stoopid and more. 2 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $25. In-house tickets $38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 10
<cal2>O.A.R. with special guest Howie Day. 7 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Mother's First - Vienna/McLean is dedicated to supporting women that who have chosen to alter their careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms’ night out, and lectures. August's meetings are Aug. 10 and 24 at 10:15 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, Vienna. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<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.