<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>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 ticket purchase, contact Peter Waggoner at 703-437-3790 ext 16 or email Music@saint-timothys.org
Spring Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Browse through large donated selection of hard and soft cover titles. More than 10,000 books including fiction, nonfiction, first editions, arts, foreign language, reference, and some rare and special volumes. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Visit www.1771.org/directions.htm
<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.
Western Dance. Lesson begin at 7:30 p.m., Dance: 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Vienna. For further information regarding admission charges and dance location, please visit our website at http://nvcwda.com/ or leave a message at 703-823-5673.
One Horse Town. Bluegrass. 8 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. The cost per person is $20. Call 703-437-9101.
Spring Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Browse through large donated selection of hard and soft cover titles. More than 10,000 books including fiction, nonfiction, first editions, arts, foreign language, reference, and some rare and special volumes. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Visit www.1771.org/directions.htm
<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, call 1-866-HIP-ROLL or visit www.aoed.com.
The Potomac String Quartet. 4 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Program includes Quincy Porter: String Quartet #3 Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"
Alexander Borodin: String Quartet #2 in D major. Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 College Students, Students under 18 free of charge. Call 703-759-5334 or visit www.amadeusconcerts.com.
Voce Chamber Group. Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. 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 . Contact Peter Waggoner at 703-437-3790 ext 16 or email Music@saint-timothys.org
Mill Run Dulcimer Band. 2-4 p.m. at Colving Run Mill Park, Great Falls. The Mill Run Dulcimer Band will perform a concert of old-time sentimental music with dulcimers, guitar, bass and sometimes fiddle and autoharp. Donations. 703-759-2771.
<cal1>Monday/March 19
<cal2>Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Reston's Used Book Shop, Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. Call 703-435-9772.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 20
<cal2>Auditions. 6-9 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.
“My Encounters With Extraordinary People.” 7:30 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Susan Orlean, author of "The Orchid Thief," and portrayed by Meryl Streep in "Adaptation," will speak. Tickets to this free event will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7 p.m.; limit four per person. For directions, call 703-790-0123. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Barnes & Noble – Tysons Corner.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 21
<cal2>Ethical Wills. 7 p.m. at the Reston Museum, Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Learn about documenting the legacy of one's personal story and values. Presented by Henry Felt. Visit www.restonmuseum.org
<cal1>Thursday/March 22
<cal2>Herndon's "Taste of the Town." 5:30-9 p.m. at the Worldgate Center, Herndon. The 16th annual event returns and this year's the theme is "March Madness." Features 20 area restaurants; live and silent auctions and special features like scuba diving lessons. $15 for Council members, $20 for non-members; Free for children under 12. To reserve tickets, call 703-689-9535.
<cal1>Friday/March 23
<cal2>Blue Daze. Bluegrass. 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Admission: $12. Call 703-435-8377.
Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m. at Reston's Used Book Shop, Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. Call 703-435-9772.
<cal1>Saturday/March 24
<cal2>Dancing at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. at The Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Beau Soleil avec Michael Doucet Traditional Cajun dance band. Tickets: $24. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
Art Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Join local artist and teacher Jim Burford for a collage workshop sponsored by the Fairfax Art League (FAL) Fees: FAL members -$50; nonmembers $65.00. To register or for more information, contact Julie Cosentino 703-323-1688 or jcosenti@cox.net.
“The Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill).” 7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. The conflict was the largest Civil War battle fought in Fairfax County. Admission is $5. Prepaid admission is recommended. Author Chuck Mauro and Director Bert Morgan will be present. All of the battle scenes for this movie were filmed in the fields and woods of Frying Pan Farm Park. Call 703 437-9101.
Easter Egg Hunt. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Children, ages three through seven, will fill their baskets in hopes of finding the special egg to exchange for a prize. Later, kids can roll eggs, much like the way children played during the James Madison presidency. Other activities include visiting baby animals, creating an Easter craft, and indulging in tasty treats. Egg hunts are scheduled at 2 and 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per child and reservations are required. The rain date is scheduled for March 31. 703-437-1794.
McLean Art Society Meeting. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Linda Maldonado will show the steps involved in designing, making and using stamps with paint to add texture and interest to artwork. Stamps can be made from plastic,
scrap mat board and sponges. Techniques can be adapted to scrapbooking and other crafts. 703 790-0123.
Poet Sharon Olds. 3 p.m. at CentreStage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Olds will share her works in an afternoon exploring the sensuality, humor, sprung rhythm, and remarkable imagery that defines her work. Suitable for ages 18 and older. Tickets: $10. 703-476-4500 (press 3) or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<cal1>Sunday/March 25
<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, call 1-866-HIP-ROLL or visit www.aoed.com.
Cross County Trail Walk. 1 p.m. Meet at Reston Museum for carpool. An early spring walk along a 4-mile stretch of the Cross County Trail along Accotink Creek, led by Marilyn Dicke. $5 Donation. Registration required by Saturday, March 24 for planning of carpools. Call 703-709-7700.
The Wheaton Academy Concert Choir and Kantorei. 7 p.m. at the Reston Presbyterian Church, 10610 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Call 703-759-5515.
<cal1>Friday/March 30
<cal2>Spring Dance Delight. Lessons: 7:30-8 p.m. Dance: 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Pay at door: $10 members, $14 non-members. Dressy Casual to Dressy. No denim. Open to everyone-members and nonmembers. Designed for singles over 30. Providing an evening of dance and socialization in a relaxed atmosphere. Make new friends and enjoy catching up with old ones. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks. Beer and wine is BYOB. RSVP: David at 703-352-2838 or Donna 703-835-4441.
<cal1>Saturday/March 31
<cal2>Western Dance. Lesson begin at 7:30 p.m., Dance: 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Vienna. For more information regarding admission charges and dance location, visit http://nvcwda.com/ or leave a message at 703-823-5673.
Easter Egg Roll. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E., Vienna. An old-fashioned Easter egg roll for children, ages 12 and younger will be held on the lawn of the Freeman House. Free, no registration required. Event may be cancelled as a result of the Town Green construction. Call 703-938-5187 the week of event.
A "Ticket to Art." 3 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., Vienna. Tickets are available for sale at $100 each by contacting Teresa Ahmad 703-319-3971 or Kay Flanagan 703-536-4123. Each ticket guarantees that the
purchaser will take home one piece of original art. The number of tickets to be sold is determined by the number of art pieces donated. Ticket purchasers are encouraged to visit The Art Center before the drawing date to decide on a list of favorites.
A Couple of Blaguards. 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Actors Howard Platt and Jarlath Conroy bring the stories of Frank McCourt and Malachy McCourt to the stage. Tickets: $26/$22 McLean district residents/ $11 students. Call 703-573-SEAT.
"Birthday Festival." 1 & 7 p.m. at Oakton High School. Vienna’s Cuppett Performing Arts Center is celebrating the 80th Birthday of founding Artistic Director, Alzine Cuppett, in a full-length ballet titled, featuring excerpts from "The Seasons" and "Raymonda," directed by Christine Musig. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13.00 at the door, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12. 703-938-9019 or visit www.CuppettPAC.com.
<cal1>Sunday/April 1
<cal2>An Afternoon Of Organ Music. 1-3 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Listen as Dr. Karl E. Moyer plays on the church's new 29 rank pipe organ on Palm Sunday. Free. 703-437-1883.
<cal1>Friday/April 13
<cal2>Teen Jamboree. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Reston Community Center, 2310 Hunters Woods Road, Reston. Hosted by the Fairfax County Branch of the NAACP. The Teen Jamboree is open to all youth ages 10-18 and will consist of board games, a video game system setup, concessions stand, educational and membership information and a dance later in the evening for the teens. Tickets for the dance are $3.00 and prizes will be raffled off during the dance. Contact Charlene Eberhardt at 571-241-6170.
<cal1>Saturday/April 14
<cal2>"From Some One Who Wore the Shoe: The Experience of Slavery in Virginia." 4-5:30 at the Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Admission is free. This Jamestown 2007 commemorative event is sponsored by the Sully Foundation, Ltd. Dr. John Michael Vlach, author and professor of American studies and anthropology at George Washington University, presents a program on “Culture and Architecture of 18th and 19th Century Enslaved Communities in Virginia.” Advance reservations are required by April 7. 703-437-1794.