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The League of Reston Artists presents, at the University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 200, an exhibition of fine art water photography by Corey Hilz. Exhibition runs through Jan. 27. An opening holiday reception will take place Friday, Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Hilz at 703-473-4618 or corey@coreyhilz.com, or visit www.coreyhilz.com.
The Elden Street Players present Conor McPherson's "The Weir", with performances at 8 p.m. through Nov. 19. The play, set in a pub in Ireland, includes a series of ghost stories told by the barman, two regulars and a woman new to town. "The Weir" contains adult situations and language not suitable for children. Tickets are $15, students/seniors $12; call 703-481-5930, mailbox #2. Performances are at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Visit www.eldenstreetplayers.org.
Three Perspectives on the Natural World, an exhibition that explores the artists’ dialogue with the natural world, is currently on display at the Greater Reston Arts Center through Nov. 26. The exhibition is sponsored by Nature’s Best Magazine. In coordination with the exhibition, GRACE will offer a multi-age workshop, Combining Forces: Exploring Art and Nature, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-noon. Tour GRACE’s current exhibition, “Three Perspectives on the Natural World”, with the curator and examine Nature Exhibits with a naturalist from the Walker Nature Education Center. The program will include an opportunity to make your own art in a workshop with the artists.
To register, call 703-471-9242 or e-mail info@restonarts.org. This program is open to the public and admission is free. GRACE is located in Reston Town Center at 12001 Market Street, Suite 103.
The Emperor's New Clothes, produced by The Elden Street Players Theater for Young Audiences. Matinees: Nov. 19, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $5. Call 703-481-5930. Reservations preferred, but not required, call Mary Ann Hall 703-925-8300, Ext. 4.
The Herndon Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Men’s Doubles Tennis Tourney, Nov. 25-27, in a round robin format at the Brady Park Indoor Tennis Center. Registration forms are available at the center. The entry fee is $25 per player and all players must have a partner. Entry deadline is Nov. 21, and participants must be available for play during the day hours. Call 703-435-6800, Ext. 2114.
Teen Cinema Afterschool Program. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to the Herndon Community Center for an afternoon of refreshments and a movie — all free. Teen Cinema is held the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This is a great way to see friends and make new ones. All movies are rated PG or PG-13. Call 703-435-6868. Schedule: Nov. 24, no movie – Thanksgiving holiday; Dec. 8, Fat Albert; Dec. 22, Coach Carter.
The League of Reston Artists presents a Pencil and Pen Art Exhibit, through the University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 200. The exhibit, by the Colored Pencil Society of America, Poets Anonymous and Lake Anne Poets consists of 52 pieces of cross-medium inspired artwork, resulting from the collaboration between thirteen poets and thirteen colored pencil artists. The exhibition runs through Nov. 30, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Sam Hurst at 703-569-4887, or e-mail at eyenouto@myexcel.com.
The watercolors of geologist-turned-painter Mary Rainey-Medlin will be displayed through Nov. 30 at the RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road. The show features images of landscapes, flowers and animals in watercolors, acrylics and pen and ink. Contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or visit http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
The League of Reston Artists presents its Annual Juried Theme Exhibition at Walker and Company, 12006 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. This year’s theme is “Edges,” featuring works of contemporary art by LRA members. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite work, the artist with the most votes will be awarded the People’s Choice Award. The exhibition, free and open to the public, runs through Dec. 3. Visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org.
The Town of Herndon presents the annual Town Square Singers – Holiday Reflections. Performance features familiar holiday selections with new compositions. Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4 2 p.m., the Industrial Strength Theatre. Adults, $9, children, 12 and under, $8. Call 703-787-7300 for tickets.
Warm Clothes from Warm Hearts clothing drive for new, warm, hats, socks and gloves for men, women and children. Donations are collected at Heritage Fellowship United Church of Christ, 2501 Fox Mill Road, Reston, through Dec. 10. Donations count for admittance to a Dec. 3, 10 a.m., performance by James Daniels, Gospel recording artist, Michael J. Girdy and Company, saxophonist, and A New Voice Inc., youth theatre group, Tally Ho Theatre, 19 West Market St., Leesburg. 25 percent of all financial and clothing donations will be distributed to the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Relief Fund.
Multi-cultural open mic every Friday night at Shahi Kabob House hosted by Doug Conner of The Sneakers. Located at 724 Pine St. in Herndon. Call 703-796-0110.
Drop-In Chess: Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to come to Reston Community Center Hunters Woods on Thursday nights, from 7-9 p.m., for a free chess club. There a limited number of boards available or bring your own. For further information, directions or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or visit http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
The Reston Community Center's Senior book group meets every fourth Thursday, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods to discuss a wide variety of books. Coffee, tea and cookies are provided at no charge. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Books are on reserve at the Information Desk of the Reston Regional Library.
Live band swing dancing at the Dulles Hilton, located at the corner of McLearan Road and Route 28 in Herndon, every Friday night with Sue and Gary Caley. Cost is $12 and includes a half-hour beginner class at 8:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 9 p.m.-midnight. For a complete line up of the bands, visit www.gottaswing.com.