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<cal1>Friday/Nov. 12
<cal2>Live Music. The Barns at Wolf Trap presents An Evening with Alex de Grassi at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Live Music. Kevin Kinney performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Dance Performance. George Mason University's Dance Company performs a fall concert at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at GMU's Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and GMU students, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or by visiting www.tickets.com.
Orchestra Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $30-$50, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or by visiting www.tickets.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 13
<cal2>Fall Craft Show. The Vienna Woman's Club sponsors its 44th annual fund-raiser, "Fall Festival and Craft Show" from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center. Crafters and vendors call 703-938-7716. Women interested in joining the Vienna Woman's Club, call 703-938-1445. The Vienna Community Center is located at 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna.
Live Show. The Kennedys perform at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
Fall Bazaar. The Auxiliary to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department sponsors its annual Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fire Station 2, 400 Center St., S., Vienna. For more information, call 703-818-0555.
Going Batty. Kick off Children's Book Week with Jerry Schneider and the study of bats at 2 p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 6-12, and participants are asked to bring a clean t-shirt to decorate. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Orchestra Performance. George Mason University’s Center for the Arts presents the Dresden Philharmonic, conducted by Rafael Frübeck de Burgos at 8 p.m. at the Concert Hall. The performance also features special guest violinist Julia Fischer. Tickets are $25,-$50. For tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Holiday Open House/Book Signing. The Artful Gift Shop sponsors its 3rd annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop, featuring art work and crafts from more than 30 different local artists, will have many new holiday gift items for sale. One of the shop artists, W.R. Pursche, author of “Lessons to Live by: The Canine Commandments” will be onhand to sign copies of his book. The author and The Artful Gift Shop will be donating all net proceeds from book sales at the show to the Humane Society of Fairfax County. The Artful Gift Shop is located at 145B Church St. N.W., Vienna. For more information, call 703-242-1220 for more information.
Train Display. The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. sponsors an open House from 1-5 p.m., at the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad station, 231 Dominion Road, Vienna. Free admission, however, cash or check donations are accepted at the door. For more information, visit www.nvmr.org, send an e-mail to nvmrinc@hotmail.com or call 703-938-5157.
Dance Performance. George Mason University's Dance Company performs a fall concert at 8 p.m., at GMU's Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for seniors and students, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or by visiting www.tickets.com.
Pottery Show/Sale. Students and teachers in the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department's pottery program sponsor a pottery show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bowman House Arts and Crafts Center, 211 Center St., S., Vienna. Free Admission. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Holiday Mart. Flint Hill School sponsors a Husky Holiday Mart, featuring many artisans, designers and unique gifts. The sale takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school's west campus, 3320 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Admission is $5, which includes refreshments. For more information, call 703-584-2356 or visit www.flinthill.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 14
<cal2>Concert. George Mason University's Department of Music presents GMU Symphonic Band & Wind Ensembles at 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $5 and $7. For more information or for tickets call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Performance. George Mason University's Department of Music presents the University Chorale at 4 p.m., at the Harris Theater. Tickets are $5 and $7. For more information or for tickets call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/c University's Department of Music presents the GMU Chamber Orchestra at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $5 and $7. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Music. Folk rock musicians Peter Case and Bill Mallonee perform at 8:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Turkey Trot. The Vienna Jaycees hosts their 5K Turkey Trot at 8 a.m. Packet pick-up takes place at 7 a.m. on race day at the Vienna Fire Station on the corner of Cherry Street and Center Street. To register, visit www.active.com or www.viennajaycees.org. For more information call 703-255-6865.
Performance. "The Passion and Poetry of Chopin" takes place at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University's Center for the Arts. Tickets are $17.50-$35 and can be purchased online at www.tickets.com or charged by phone at 703-218-6500. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Holiday Mart. Flint Hill School sponsors a Husky Holiday Mart, featuring many artisans, designers and unique gifts. Sale takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school's west campus, 3320 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Admission is $5, which includes refreshments. For more information, call 703-584-2356 or visit www.flinthill.org.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 15
<cal2>Book Discussion. Patrick Henry Library sponsors a book discussion for adults at 7:30 p.m. Featured read is Michael Frayn's "Headlong." For more information, call 703-903-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Culinary Critic. Food critic Alan Richman recounts his round-the-world culinary escapades at 7:20 p.m. at Borders Books in Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 16
<cal2>(Un)folding Origami. Swami Megan Hicks' stories help listeners make paper creations at 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Sponsored by the Shelley A. Marshall Foundation in honor of local 9-11 victim. For more information, call 703-903-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Live Music. Roots rock musician Fred Eaglesmith performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Alun Piggins opens. Tickets are $12 in advanced, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 17
<cal2>Live Music. Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks perform at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $20. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
The Perfect Gift. Library staff suggests books in various formats for a variety of people on your gift list at 7:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Open to all ages. For more information, call 703-903-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Wonderful Ones. Stories and rhymes at 11 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 10-23 months, with an adult. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Live Music. Singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Amelia White opens. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Benefit Performance. American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association presents the a cappella trio, First Nations Women at 7 p.m. at George Mason University's Harris Theater. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for students, and can be purchased at www.tickets.com or by calling 703-218-6500. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 18
<cal2>Live Music. Lowen & Navarro perform at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $24. Join the songwriters who wrote Pat Benetar's hit "We Belong." For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Book Discussion. Patrick Henry Library sponsors a book discussion group for adults at 1 p.m. Featured book is Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. For more information, call 703-903-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
It's Story Time. Stories, rhymes and crafts at 11 a.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 3-5, with an adult. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Live Show. The New Left, featuring Kyle Cook from Matchbox 20, and Honestly, perform at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 19
<cal2>Live Music. Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $22. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Live Show. Singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Art Show/Sale. The Vienna Arts Society hosts its 34th Annual Treasury of Art from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. For more information call 703-319-3971 or visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.com.
Live Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the Virginia Opera Production of Lehar's "The Merry Widow" at 8 p.m. A pre-performance discussion takes place 45 minutes prior to the show at the hall's Grand Tier. Tickets are $44-$84, and can be charged by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' Studio Series: "The Measures Taken" at 8 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Fashion Show. The Center for Multicultural Human Services sponsors a fund-raising fashion show titled, “We Are America Now” at 6:30 p.m. at the private estate home of a CMHS board member in McLean. Tickets are $50, and event activities include international food, drinks and dancing. The Center for Multicultural Human Services in Falls Church provides services to refugees, immigrants and survivors of war and trauma in the D.C. area. For more information or for tickets, call 703-533-3302, ext. 210, or send an e-mail to sarahb@cmhs.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 20
<cal2>Live Show. The Darol Anger Fiddle Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $22. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Storytime. Wrap up Children's Book Week with storytelling and a mime at 2 p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Featured storyteller is Elaine Muray. Open to ages 6-12. For more information, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Live Music. The Shane Hines Band performs at 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Ross Cooperman opens. Tickets are $10. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Chayanne Concert. Puerto Rican native and singer Chayanne hits the stage at 8 p.m., at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. Chayanne will perform his hit songs. Tickets are $85, $65, and $45. To buy tickets call 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Accessible seating for patrons with disabilities is available by calling 703-993-3035.
Art Show/Sale. The Vienna Arts Society hosts its 34th Annual Treasury of Art from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. For more information call 703-319-3971 or visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.com.
Mineral Show. The Northern Virginia Mineral Club sponsors its 13th annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the George Mason University Student Union II Building. For more information, call 703-680-7724 or send an e-mail to de_nesmeyer@yahoo.com.
Holiday Festival. The Junior League of Northern Virginia(JLNV) hosts its fourth annual holiday festival, The Enchanted Forest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Tysons Corner Doubletree Hotel. Events include breakfast and sundaes with Santa, and cocoa and cookies with the Snow Fairy Princess. Admission is $6 per person, and an additional $4 for Santa’s Workshop. Tickets available at the door. For more information or reservations, call 703-848-2884 or visit www.jlnv.com.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' "Studio Series: The Measures Taken" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Book Fund-raiser. Barnes & Noble's annual bookdrive kicks off for the holidays. Barnes & Noble has teamed up with Verizon this year and has pledged to raise one million books for one million children. This year's recipient is The Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Selected books are on hand at Barnes & Noble for donations, and the drive runs through Dec. 31.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 21
<cal2>Live Music. Singer/songwriter Vienna Teng performs at 7 p.m. and at 9 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Art Show/Sale. The Vienna Arts Society hosts its 34th Annual Treasury of Art from 12-4 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. For more information call 703-319-3971 or visit www.ViennaArtsSociety.com.
Live Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the Virginia Opera Production of Lehar's "The Merry Widow" at 2 p.m. A pre-performance discussion takes place 45 minutes prior to the show at the hall's Grand Tier. Tickets are $44-$84, and can be charged by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Mineral Show. The Northern Virginia Mineral Club sponsors its 13th annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the George Mason University Student Union II Building. For more information, call 703-680-7724 or send an e-mail to de_nesmeyer@yahoo.com.
Holiday Festival. The Junior League of Northern Virginia(JLNV) hosts its fourth annual holiday festival, The Enchanted Forest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tysons Corner Doubletree Hotel. Events include breakfast and sundaes with Santa, and cocoa and cookies with the Snow Fairy Princess. Admission is $6 per person, and an additional $4 for Santa’s Workshop. Tickets available at the door. For more information or reservations, call 703-848-2884 or visit www.jlnv.com.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' "Studio Series: The Measures Taken" 2 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.