<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/March 28
<cal2>Tania Isaac Dance. 8 p.m. at the CentreStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Drive, Reston. Isaac brings her new show "Standpipe," examines assumptions about third world countries. For ages 14 and older. Tickets $15. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<cal1>Thursday/March 29
<cal2>Lunasa. 8 p.m. at the CentreStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Drive, Reston. New take on celtic melodies and rhythm. For ages 9 and older. Tickets: $20. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
McLean Jazz Concert and Raffle. 7:30 p.m. at the McLean High School Auditorium, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Come enjoy an evening of big band jazz with McLean¹s award winning ensemble. The MHS Band Raffle drawing will also be held at the concert. For additional raffle information visit www.mcleanband.org or call Ilene Robeck at 703-790-0947.
<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.
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. Vienna¹s 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.
Easter Eggstravaganza. Egg hunt is for ages 5-7 years of age and begins at 2:15 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Cost: $6 per person.
Peter Sagal of 'Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.' 3 p.m. at the CentreStage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Host of the popular NPR show visits the CentreStage with stories about the show and his long, eclectic career. For ages 18 and older. Tickets: $20. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
National Gallery of Art Lecture. 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. The 30-minute lecture will cover ³The Easter Story in Art,² and children are invited to make free Easter crafts following the lecture. Children of all ages are invited to attend. Registration is not necessary. Event is free. For more information, call 703-689-9535.
<cal1>Sunday/April 1
<cal2>An Afternoon Of Organ Music. 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.
Acoustic Jam. 1-4 p.m. at the Frying Pan Country Store, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Bring your own instrument or just listen. Free. Call 703-437-9101.
Andrea Marcovici. 3 p.m. at the CentreStage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. The cabaret singer will perform "I'll Be Seeing You - Love Songs of World War II." For ages 14 and older. Tickets: $20. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
2007 Season Opening at Claude Moore Farm. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetwon Pike, McLean. Learn authentic colonial American history hands-on at this living history museum and privately operated National Park. The 2007 season features self-guided tours, seasonal Market Fairs, special events, apprentice and internship programs, farm skills educational program and more. Fun and educational. Group visits welcome. Visit www.1771.org/directions.htm
Easter Concert. 7 p.m. at the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., Vienna. The concert is a celebration of the season, and is presented in a ³Glorious Sounds² musical format. Sanctuary Choirs, Youth Choir, and Children¹s Choir will lift their voices accompanied by a myriad of musical instrumentalists joining in praise. Admission is free.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 3
<cal2>Vienna Teng. 8 p..m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Featuring guest David Berkeley. Tickets: $24. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 4
<cal2>Vienna Teng. 8 p..m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Featuring guest David Berkeley. Tickets: $24. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Thursday/April 5
<cal2>Teddy Bear's Picnic Puppet Show. 10 &11:30 a.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Enjoy springtime in the park with the Teddy Bear's Picnic puppet show. Admission is $3 per person and pre-paid reservations are recommended. Call 703-437-9101.
<cal1>Friday/April 6
<cal2>Roger McGuinn. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/April 7
<cal2>Western Dance. Couples and/or line dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. with open dancing 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church., 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Non-member admission is $10 per adult. Admission for the special Benefit Dance on April 21 is $20 at the door, $15 for advance purchase. Visit http://nvcwda.com/ or call 703-823-5673.
Easter Egg Hunt. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. McLean Baptist Church will host a free Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages. Visit www.mcleanbaptist.org.
Telescopes, Telescopes, Telescopes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly. A Family Day event. Visit www.nasm.si.edu.
<cal1>Thursday/April 12
<cal2>The Bull Run Civil War Round Table. 7 p.m. at the Centreville Regional Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville. The Round Table will hear author Donald Ernsberger speak on ³The Wall: The 69th (Irish) PA Volunteers at Gettysburg." The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 703-675-0702.
Visual Voices. Carrie and Kevin Burke discuss architecture and industrial design in "Ecological Design: Theory and Practice," 7:30-9 p.m., in the Fine Arts Building, B104 at George Mason University. Part of Visual Voices, a new professional art and art history lecture series at GMU. Free. Visit www.avt.gmu.edu/voices.html or call 703-993-8898 for more.
<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.
"Uprooted ‹ The Katrina Project." 8 p.m. at the CentreStage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Created by artists who experienced, first-hand, the effects of Katrina, the show is a theater piece that incorporates video, hip-hop, dance, storytelling and a mix of traditional and new theater styles. For ages 18 and older. Tickets: $15. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
<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 ³Culture and Architecture of 18th and 19th Century Enslaved Communities in Virginia.² Advance reservations are required by April 7. 703-437-1794.
Dee Ryan in "Dee-Construction." 8 p.m. at the CentreStage, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Ages 18 and older. Former Second City member, this show is a theatrical odyssey of home repair. Tickets: $15. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Spring Garage Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Business Band Parking Garage across from J. Gilbert's, McLean. Free admission. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Fundraiser Dinner. 6:30 p.m. at the Heart and Hand Restaurant, 7145 Main St., Clifton. The Bryce Foundation is holding a fundraiser dinner. The mission of The Bryce Foundation is to assist children with cancer and their families. Dinner seats are $50 per person. For information on how to reserve seats and more information about the foundation, please see www.BryceFoundation.org.
Sizzlin¹ 60¹s Showcase. Food available pre-show in the Doo Wop Burger Shop starting at 5:45 p.m., show is at 7 p.m. at St. John Neumann's Parish Center Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. A benefit variety show with professional and top local talent singing and dancing to the music of the 1960¹s also featuring a Memorabilia Display. Special appearances by TV actress/singer, Brittany Martz, The Doo Wop Cops, The Jubil-Aires, Forever Plaid, The Romeos, The FabuNotes and hosted by Cappies¹ Judy Bowns. Portion of the proceeds to benefit Kids R First. Admission by donation. A few ³Premier Benefactor² seats are being offered at $25 each. Visit www.sjntheatreministry.org or call 703-860-8510.
Gary Ferguson & David Miner. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets: $12. Call 703--435-8377.
Spring Tour of Atrium Gardens. 10 a.m. at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Horticulturist Tammy Burke leads a free tour of the White, Peach and Yellow Gardens. Meet in the Atrium. For more information, call 703-255-3631.
³Blessed Jazz.² 7 p.m. at the Church of Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. Presented by the Crosswinds Trio. Free. Visit www.GoodShepherdVA.com or call 703-281-3987.
<cal1>Sunday/April 15
<cal2>Acoustic Jam. 1-4 p.m. at the Frying Pan Country Store, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Bring your own instrument or just listen. Free. Call 703-437-9101.
<cal1>Monday/April 16
<cal2>"The Toxic Clouds of 9/11." 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Anne Community Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Sierra Club program open to all, free. Thousands of Ground Zero workers became very ill following their chemical exposures from 9/11 pollution. Hear some of their compelling stories in this 66-minute film. Following the screening will be a discussion about chemical injury and the Sierra Clubís series of "Pollution and Deception at Ground Zero" reports. Call 703-506-4310.
<cal1>Saturday/April 21
<cal2>Western Dance. Couples and/or line dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. with open dancing 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church., 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Non-member admission is $10 per adult. Admission for the special Benefit Dance on April 21 is $20 at the door, $15 for advance purchase. Visit http://nvcwda.com/ or call 703-823-5673.
<cal1>Sunday/April 22
<cal2>2nd Annual Tea Dance & Auction. 3-6 p.m. at the Reston Sheraton Hotel. A benefit for the Reston Community Orchestra. The South Lakes HS Jazz Hawks and
Panther Jazz Band of Langston Hughes MS will perform. Live and silent auctions, door prizes, dancing and dining. Tickets: $50 per adult; $15, children. RSVP by April 12 to P.O. Box 2331, Reston, Va. 20195-0331. Visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org for more.
Guy Clark with Slaid Cleaves. 7:30 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $30. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/April 28
<cal2>Sonrise. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets: $12. Call 703-435-8377.
<cal1>Monday/April 30
<cal2>Plan ³B² Symposium. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Plan ³B² is a one day symposium at Colvin Run Mill, Fairfax County Park Authority¹s award-winning restored, operational 19th century water-powered gristmill. Registration is currently underway and the cost is $50 per person, including lunch. Registrants after April 24th will be charged $55. For more information and to register call 703-759-2771.