<lst>Send announcements, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail to loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For more information, call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457. For additional entertainment listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com, E section.
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<lst>Artwork by 20 area artists will be on display at Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg, from July 27. Visit www.gallery222.com.
Noodle Doodle art studio, 44025 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 100, is having an art show through July 21, showcasing works of all Noodle Doodle’s little artists. Open to public, hours Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 703-858-1278 or www.noodledoodle.com.
Gallery Two at 222 presents "Back from France," an exhibit of paintings by three local artists who recently returned from a week-long painting workshop in France where they studied with acclaimed artist Maggie Siner. Exhibit dates are through 26. Gallery two at 222 is located alongside Gallery 222 at 222 South King St. in historic Leesburg. Visit www.gallery222.com or call 703-777-5498.
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Twenty area artists will showcase their work at Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg, through July 27. Also during July’s First Friday, the gallery will also host an evening of poetry and song featuring previews of upcoming area poetry and drama performances from the Leesburg Poetry Series and the Not Just Shakespeare troupe. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.gallery222.com or call 703-777-5498.
Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, a National Trust Historic Site, will hold its annual "Four Seasons of Oatlands" art show and sale from through Aug. 19. The sale benefits Oatlands. The show is located in the historic Carriage House on the property. The art show and gift shop are open Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Oatlands is located six miles south of Leesburg on U.S. Route 15. Call 703-777-3174 or visit www.oatlands.org.
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<lst> Artists living within a 75-mile radius of Leesburg are invited to submit original artwork to the sixth annual "Something Hot" juried exhibition hosted by Gallery 222, 222 South King St., Leesburg. Artists may submit two pieces of original artwork for a $25 fee. Artwork will be accepted at the gallery Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The exhibit will be juried by Danni Dawson, who will provide a critique beginning at 7 p.m. Work that is selected will be displayed in Gallery 222 Aug. 3-31, and an opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 3, from 6-9 p.m.