<lst>Send announcements to The Connection by mail at 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, by e-mail to cstaten@connectionnewspapers.com or by fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. for the following week's paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call Christopher Staten at 703-917-6447 with questions. Events are free unless otherwise noted. For additional calendar listings, visit our Web site at www.connectionnewspapers.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 21
<cal2> Oral Histories Program. 7 p.m. at the Reston Museum, Lake Anne, Reston. Presented by GMU Planned Community Archives. Visit www.restonmuseum.org.
Mr. Don's Sing Along will be at Chick-fil-A at Fair Oaks Mall as part of its free fun and entertainment every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. There will be Veggie Tale music and DVD Giveaways. Call 703-279-1883 or e-mail cfaevents@aol.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 22
<cal2>The Capital Home & Garden Show. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 & under. Visit www.CapitalHomeShow.com for your best ticket deals, including an exclusive weekday 2-for-1 special offer. Visit the Web site: www.CapitalHomeShow.com. Visit www.dullesexpo.com. The address is 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
National Chili Day. 7-9 p.m. at the Reston Teen Center, 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Join the center and heat up the night with a hot bowl of chili. For ages 12-18. Free. Call 703-326-7040, TTY 711.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 23
<cal2>Audition. The Center for the Arts Pied Piper Theatre will be holding auditions for actors, singers, and dancers ages 8-18 for the musical production of "OLIVER!" Vince Worthington will be directing. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tues./Thurs./Sat. and performances will be at Osbourn Park High on May 12, 13, 19, and 20. Auditions are by appointment only. Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-ARTS to schedule an audition.
The Capital Home & Garden Show. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 & under. Visit www.CapitalHomeShow.com for your best ticket deals, including an exclusive weekday 2-for-1 special offer. Visit the Web site: www.CapitalHomeShow.com. Visit www.dullesexpo.com. The address is 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
Christopher Schmitt. Pianist. 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Raised in Northern Virginia, Schmitt has performed with the Richmond Symphony and at the Corcoran Gallery, and studied chamber music with Itzhak Perlman at the Perlman Music Program. He will perform works by Chopin, Bach, Liszt and Scarlatti. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Kids Play. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Browns Chapel, Reston. "My Gym" staff will be conducting two 30-minute classes to give parents and children an idea of what happens during My Gym classes at the facility. Parents and children will participate in a warm-up, song, dance, tumbling, gymnastics and a variety of games. Fee $3 per child, ages walking through 5 years. Registration requested. Call 703-435-6530.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 24
<cal2>The Capital Home & Garden Show. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 & under. Visit www.CapitalHomeShow.com for your best ticket deals, including an exclusive weekday 2-for-1 special offer. Visit the Web site: www.CapitalHomeShow.com. Visit www.dullesexpo.com. The address is 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
Audition. The Center for the Arts Pied Piper Theatre will be holding auditions for actors, singers, and dancers ages 8-18 for the musical production of "OLIVER!" Vince Worthington will be directing. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tues./Thurs./Sat. and performances will be at Osbourn Park High on May 12, 13, 19, and 20. Auditions are by appointment only. Call the Center for the Arts at 703-330-ARTS to schedule an audition.
GRACE Champagne Art Auction. "Paint Reston Red" at the Reston Town Center Hyatt. Bid on artwork produced by local artists. Entertainment, auctions and dinner. Tickets: $110. To reserve, call 703-471-9242. Visit www.restontowncenter.com.
Norman Wright & The Travelers. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Admission: $12. Call 703-435-8377.
The Society of Art Rock. SOAR, presents music during the 21st Annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. Matt Winn performs using the acoustic guitar to create multiple melodies and percussive beats at the same time using creative and unconventional techniques. Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater Lobby,8333 Little River Turnpike. At the door: $22/Adults & $17/Students + Seniors (65+). Visit www.dancinunlimited.org/festival.htm
45th Annual James A. Bland Memorial Contest. 2-4 p.m. at the Vienna Assembly of God Church, 301 Center St., N, Vienna. Registration due by Feb. 20. For details, applications and rules, call Nancy Volpe at 703-938-7716 or e-mail jvolpe@cox.net.
Winter Estate Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Browse a selection of jewelry for men and women, plus watches, crystal, silver, china, linens, personal and decorative accessories, collectibles, small household items and more. The goods have been donated from several local estates. The catalogue will be available online at www.1771.org on Feb. 19. The sale is organized by volunteers to fund programs of the Virginia living history museum and privately operated National Park. Free admission. Rain or shine. No early birds. Call 703-442-7557 or visit www.1771.org.
2007 Camp Fair. 12-3 p.m. at the Fairfax Marriott, Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. Day and sleep-away Meet personally with program directors. Pick up brochures and applications. Enter to win $500 "campership". Find out about job opportunities in the summer camp industry - for teenagers, college students, teachers, nurses, and more. Free. www.summercampfair.com.
Paul Friedman Book Signing. 3-4 p.m. at Reston’s Used Book Shop, 1623 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Friedman’s new book "Two Circles of Life" tells the story of growing up under communist dogmas and depicts the dramatic events the author experienced, various facets of Soviet society and an insider’s analysis of Communism and the Soviet Union. For more information, call 703-435-9772.
Black History Knowledge Bowl. 7-9 p.m. at the Reston Teen Center, 12196 Sunset Hills Drive, Reston. For ages 12-18. Free. Call 703-326-7040, TTY 711.
Henry & Mudge. Children's Performance. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: $9/$7 for district residents. For ages four and older. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 25
<cal2>Al & Amy. Celtic music. 4, 6 & 8 p.m. at the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Reservations must be made in advance through the Old Brogue’s staff. Tickets: $14. Call 703-759-3309 or visit www.oldbrogue.com.
The Society of Art Rock. 3 p.m. SOAR, presents music during the 21st Annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. Chuck Durfor and Ed Kernan create an orchestra of melody, harmony and counterpoint from the six string guitar. Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater Lobby, 8333 Little River Turnpike. At the door: $22/Adults & $17/Students + Seniors (65+). Visit www.dancinunlimited.org/festival.htm.
Reston Chorale Pops Concert. 4 & 7 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. This year's concert includes selections written by some of America's best-loved songwriters, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, and other favorites. Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors and Youth. Purchase from RCC Box Office, 703-476-1111. E-mail restonchorale@restonchorale.org.
Art & Craft Exhibition. 12:30 p.m. at the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Lake Anne, Reston. Fine art and craft, poetry, music, and more, by church member artists. Free. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com. Call 703-471-5225.
The Capitol Steps. 7:30 p.m. at Langley High School Auditorium, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Musical political satire performance originally scheduled for January 21 at Langley High School was canceled due to a weather-related school closing. The performance has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 25. New tickets are not being issued, original tickets will be honored. The performance benefits the All-Night (substance-free) Graduation Party for the Langley Class of 2007. Tickets are $30. Contact Rudi Dyster at 703-759-3606 or rdyster@cox.net for information and tickets.
The Capital Home & Garden Show. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 & under. Visit www.CapitalHomeShow.com for your best ticket deals, including an exclusive weekday 2-for-1 special offer. Visit the Web site: www.CapitalHomeShow.com. Visit www.dullesexpo.com. The address is 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly.
Young Artist Showcase. 4 p.m. at the Saint Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Featuring rising stars from the area, including Tiera Furby, soprano; Mindy Heinsohn, flute; Rena Kimura, violin; Alexander White, trumpet accompanied by Frank Conlon. General Admission $10. Students under 18 free. Visit www.amadeusconcerts.com, call 703-759-5334.
Polaris Trio. Oboe, viola and piano. 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The trio will perform works by Bach, Liszt, Paul Hindemith, Pavel Haas and Charles M. Loeffler. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 27
<cal2>Jasper Johns Lecture. 7 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, Downtown Herndon. The Council for the Arts of Herndon presents a lecture on neo-dadaist artists, Jasper Johns. Free. Call 703-437-8855.
Film & Discussion at GRACE. 7:30 p.m. at Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market Street Suite 103, Reston. Discussion of 'Power,' introduced by David Allen Grier:. Featuring Cai Guo-Qiang, Laylah Ali, Krzysztof Wodiczko and Ida Appleborg. Popcorn, soft drinks, and wine available. Tickets: $5 for GRACE members, $7 for non-members. Seating is limited to 20. Reservations are requested. Call GRACE at 703-471-9242.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 28
<cal2>Senior Movie Day. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. at the Reston Multiplex Theater, Reston Town Center. Free to those older than 55. Call 703-435-6530 for more.
<cal1>Thursday/March 1
<cal2>Mothers First - Chantilly/Centreville. 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org
<cal1>Saturday/March 3
<cal2>Leslie Gore. 8 p.m. at the Alden Theater, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: $35/30 Residents. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Tour Wolf Trap. 11 a.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Before the crowds come out to all those Filene Center shows, the public has several opportunities to get an inside look at the world-class venue, thanks to free guided tours by the National Park Service. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Sunday/March 4
<cal2>RA Trip for "The Presidents Own." Join the Reston Association as they take a chartered bus trip to see US Marine Band play at Northern Virginia Community College on, 12:30–5 p.m. Fee: $18 Reston residents; $24 non-residents. Chartered bus leaves from Hunters Woods Shopping Center, Thoreau Place and Lake Anne Fellowship House. Call 703-435-6577 for further information and registration form.
Exotic Dancing. 10 a.m. at the Creative Dance Center, Chantilly. The Signature Workout Series is a four-week workshop to tone, tighten and teach students how to stay in touch with their sensuality. Offered every Sunday in March. To register or for more information, please call 1-866-HIP-ROLL or visit www.aoed.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 6
<cal2>Film & Discussion at GRACE. 7:30 p.m. at Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market Street Suite 103, Reston. Discussion of 'Memory,' introduced by Isabella Rossellini. Featuring Susan Rothenberg, Mike Kelly, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Joseph McElheny. Popcorn, soft drinks, and wine available. Tickets: $5 for GRACE members, $7 for non-members. Seating is limited to 20. Reservations are requested. Call GRACE at 703-471-9242.
Wine Dinner. 7 p.m. at Cafe Oggi, 6671 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Guest speaker Aldo Rafanelli will guide tasters through a selection of wine from the Tuscany region. Cost: $62.50 per person. Reservations required. Call 703-442-7360.
<cal1>Saturday/March 10
<cal2>Phoenix. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Admission: $12. Call 703-435-8377.
<cal1>Sunday/March 11
<cal2>Reston Community Orchestra Concert. 4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, 2301 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Maestro Dingwall Fleary conducts Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 1, Debussy — Children's Corner Suite, and Pee Wee the Piccolo with Guest Narrator and surprise youth soloist. Free. Call 703-860-0108 or visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.
Exotic Dancing. 10 a.m. at the Creative Dance Center, Chantilly. The Signature Workout Series is a four-week workshop to tone, tighten and teach students how to stay in touch with their sensuality. Offered every Sunday in March. To register or for more information, please call 1-866-HIP-ROLL or visit www.aoed.com.
Music Concert. 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. This concert will include a selection of marches and will also feature a trumpet solo by 13-year old Dominic Favia, the youngest member of the band. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.viennacommunityband.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 13
<cal2>Film & Discussion at GRACE. 7:30 p.m. at Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market Street Suite 103, Reston. Discussion of 'Structures,' introduced by Matthew Ritchie, Fred Wilson, Richard Tuttle and Roni Horn. Popcorn, soft drinks, and wine available. Tickets: $5 for GRACE members, $7 for non-members. Seating is limited to 20. Reservations are requested. Call GRACE at 703-471-9242.
<cal1>Thursday/March 15
<cal2>Mothers First - Chantilly/Centreville. 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org
<cal1>Friday/March 16
<cal2> Voce Chamber Group. 8 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. VOCE will celebrate Mozart’s musical genius with an all-Mozart. Advance purchased tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets will be available at the door and are an additional $2 each ($25 adults, $20 seniors, $7 students). For further information or advance ticket purchase contact Peter Waggoner at 703-437-3790 ext 16 or email Music@saint-timothys.org
<cal1>Saturday/March 17
<cal2>Auditions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chantilly Public Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. The Alliance Theatre will hold open auditions for Lawrence Caslerís riotous comedy A Night in the Theatre, produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The performances will be May 10 through 13 at the Liberty Middle School Theatre in Clifton, with an additional early June performance possible for festival competition. Visit www.thealliancetheatre.org.
<cal1>Sunday/March 18
<cal2>Exotic Dancing. 10 a.m. at the Creative Dance Center, Chantilly. The Signature Workout Series is a four-week workshop to tone, tighten and teach students how to stay in touch with their sensuality. Offered every Sunday in March. To register or for more information, please call 1-866-HIP-ROLL or visit www.aoed.com.