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Calendar of Events 2008 Every Monday Jun 2 - Aug 25 Mr. Knick Knack! Performance. Reston Town Center Pavillion. Free. 10:30-11:15am Every Tuesday and Thursday June 3-Aug 28 Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. www.lakeanneplaza.com Every Thursday, June 5 - Aug 28 Braddock Nights free summer concert series. Ossian Hall. 7:30-8:30pm 703-324-SHOW (7469). www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances June 6-July 20 The Wizard of Oz. The Puppet Company at Glen Echo Park, MD. www.thepuppetco.org Jun 6-Aug 29 Summer Lantern Tours. See how guests experienced the site before the advent of electricity. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria. Entrance Fee. 7pm & 10pm. 703-838-4242. www.gadsbystavern.org Jun 14-29 Snow White. Elden Street Players Theatre for Young Audiences. www.eldenstreetplayers.org Jun 14 - Aug 16 The Lion and the Mouse. In this traditional African tale, the lion is saved by the tiniest of animals, the mouse. He must repay his debt but not lose face with the other animals. Told through Classika Theatre's unique movement, dance and music style. Classika Theatre, Arlington. 703-824-6200 www.classika.org June 25-June 29 and July 2-6 42nd Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. National Mall. www.folklife.si.edu July 2 Lyle Lovett. Wolftrap. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org July 4 Ol' Time 4th of July Celebration. Celebrate an old fashioned 4th of July set in the park's historic area. Activities include pony and wagon rides, a pie eating contest, crafts, an amazing reptile show, and nature exhibits. Tour the historic Lanesville Ordinary and see displays at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum. Enjoy live music and food vendors. Claude Moore Park, Sterling. 571-258-3700. www.loudoun.gov/claudemoorepark July 4 Independence Day Celebration at Mount Vernon. 18th-century patriotic music, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by “George Washington,” the annual Red, White & Blue Concert performance by the National Concert Band of America, and FREE birthday cake (while supplies last). The First Virginia Regiment expands its encampment with military checkpoints across the estate, and guards stationed at Washington’s Tomb. The Sons of the American Revolution lead a wreathlaying ceremony at the tomb of our nation’s first Commander-in-Chief, and visitors given a carnation to lay at the Tomb. 703-780-2000. www.mountvernon.org July 4 Hyjinx. Special 4th of July Friday Night Live with Fireworks at dark. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–11pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com July 5 J Street Jumpers--swing. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com July 9 The Grandsons (New Orleans Rhythm & Blues). Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale. Free. 7:30pm. 703-324-SHOW www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 9 Chicago. Wolf Trap. 8pm. 1-877-965-3872. www.wolftrap.org July 10 Second Thursday Art Night. Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. 6-9pm. Torpedo Factory, Alexandria. 703-838-4565. www.torpedofactory.org/thursday.htm July 10 Harley String Band . Three talented singer-songwriters who mine the deep veins of American music and bring back the occasional rough diamond. Supporting each other on a variety of instruments, they aspire to breathe new life and fresh ideas into traditional musical forms. Admission is $10 at the door or in advance online. Part of the Second Thursday celebration at 7pm. The Athenaeum, Alexandria. 703-548-0035. www.nvfaa.org July 10 Luke Brindley (Roots/Rock). Walter Egan is a musician, singer, composer, writer, artist, sculptor and general Renaissance man who is most widely known for his 1978 million-selling single record, "Magnet and Steel," featured on his album Not Shy (Columbia). Meanwhile, he has continued to make original music as both a prolific individual artist, with a total of eight solo CDs to his credit. Nottoway Park, Vienna. 7:30 pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 10 Cameroon Cultural Night (Cameroon Dance & Music). Celebrate Camaroon's cultural heritage with dancing, music, crafts and food. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 11 Swing Time (Swing). Featuring veteran musicians well-versed in the authentic sound and style of the golden-age of swing, these talented "Kings of Swing" are guaranteed to have you on the dance floor and "in the mood". Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 11 Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance (Irish Dance & Music). Come enjoy an evening of Irish dance. With classes for students age 5 to adult, beginner to champion, the Culkin School is an active member of the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Irish communities and participates in local festivals, parades and performances. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 11 Swing Speak (Swing). Royal Lake Park, Fairfax. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 11 Kristen and the Noise. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com July 11-26 Evita. Mclean Players. McLean Community Center. Mcleancenter.org July 12 Celebrate Ice Cream at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Learn interesting facts about ice cream and help hand-crank a batch of old fashioned ice cream, then sample your efforts for $1. noon-4pm 703-759-2771. July 12 The GoodLife Theater (Puppets). "Backpack Puppets Dinosaur Show” is Joe Pipik's high energy, humorous introduction to puppets. Geared for young children, this interactive program focuses on early learning concepts and features a pre-show sing-along. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Chantilly. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 12 Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets). "Banana" is a puppet presentation by Blue Sky Puppet Theatre that includes 4 original "sing-a-long" songs. Set against the backdrop of a talent contest, themes of healthy living issues are explored in a fun, upbeat and positive way. This presentation was produced in partnership with Children's Hospital. Lake Fairfax Park, Reston. 10am-11am. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 12 The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Percussion Duo (Music). "OTO Percussion Duo" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra's music. Drums, the marimba and other instruments lead children on a journey through "WHAT IS RHYTHM?" With music ranging from Bach to ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra. Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale. 10am-11am. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 12 The Nighthawks (Rockabilly). The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around. Among the first white boy blues bands of their generation, they are noted for the high energy of their phenomenal live shows. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 12 Alexandria Birthday Celebration Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria. Celebrate with a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, food, including the city's birthday cake, and fireworks. Festivities start at 4pm with entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. and the grand finale fireworks at 9:30 pm. Free. 703-883-4686. www.alexandriava.gov/recreation July 12 Family Dig Day Grounds of the George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria. Help City archaeologists and trained volunteers screen excavated soil for artifacts from a real "dig" located on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Wear comfortable clothes, protect yourself from the sun, and bring a water bottle. Please, no sandals. All necessary equipment will be supplied. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. 1:30pm-3pm. $5. Reservations required. 703-838-4399. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org July 12 Weird Al Yankovic. Warner Theatre. www.warnertheatre.com July 12-13 Reston Festival at Reston Town Center. 10am-10pm. www.restonfestival.com July 12 & 13 World War II Living History. 10am-4pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday. Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. $7/adult, $5/senior and child. 703-708-0861. July 13 Travis Tritt. Belmont Country Club, Ashburn. www.liveatbelmont.com July 13 Hootie and the Blowfish .Wolftrap. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org July 13 Motley Crue. Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA. www.tickco.com/venue_schedules/nissan_pavillion.htm July 17 Fairfax Symphony Percussion Duo presents "What is Rhythm?" Colvin Run Mill, Great Falls. 2-3pm. Free. 703-759-2771. July 17 Caribbean American International Steel Band (Steelband). Nottoway Park, Vienna. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 17 Mise Eire: Irish Cultural Heritage Night (Irish Dance & Music). Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 17-20 Slapsticon. An annual four day film festival features screenings of rarely seen comedies from the silent and early sound eras. Rosslyn Spectrum. www.slapsticon.org July 18 Jah Works. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com July 18-19 Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Free. Ben Brenman Park, Alexandria. 8:30pm. Bee Movie on July 18, and The Transformers on the 19th. 703-838-4844. July 19 The VooDudes--New Orleans/Zydeco. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com July 19 Rush. Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA. www.tickco.com/venue_schedules/nissan_pavillion.htm July 19-20 Summer 18th Century Market Fair at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 11am–4:30pm. Sit in the shade and savor roast chicken and spicy sausages, enjoy summer dancing and singing, test your water color and writing skills with Mr. Andrews at the Stationer. Muster with the militia and re-outfit your home in furniture from the Cabinet Maker or have your fortune told by the Gypsy Fortune Teller. Only at Market Fair can you catch up on the latest news from the frontier and trade stories while enjoying local ale and porter at the Tavern. Try hands-on crafts such as spinning and shop for goods from the finest merchants in the colonies. Period. Get a Pass for 50% Off Admission to the Market Fair. Weather permitting - call ahead. 703-903-9330. www.1771.org July 20 Charlie Daniels Band. Belmont Country Club, Ashburn. www.liveatbelmont.com July 23 Free Movie for Seniors age 55 and over. "The Queen." Reston Multiplex Theatres at Reston Town Center. 10am. 703-435-6577. July 24–27 FloydFest. Floyd, VA. www.vintagevirginia.com July 24 Mexico Lindo: Mexican Cultural Heritage Night (Mexican Dance & Music). Discover Mexico's cultural heritage through music and dance ranging from Aztec to Mariachi to contemporary. Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 25 B2B Buffett Tribute Band. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com July 26 Celebrate Ice Cream at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Learn interesting facts about ice cream and help hand-crank a batch of old fashioned ice cream, then sample your efforts for $1. noon-4pm. 703-759-2771. July 26 African Heritage and Cultural Festival Market Square, Alexandria. Food, arts & crafts and performances - one in the City's series of Heritage and Culture Festivals. Free. 1-7pm. 703-883-4686. www.alexandriava.gov July 26 The GoodLife Theater (Puppets). "Backpack Puppets Dinosaur Show” is Joe Pipik's high energy, humorous introduction to puppets. Geared for young children, this interactive program focuses on early learning concepts and features a pre-show sing-along. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. 10am-11am. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 26 Jambulay--Raggae/Salsa. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com July 26 Alexandria Harmonizers. Free. 7:30pm. Fort Ward Park, Alexandria. www.harmonizers.org July 26-Aug 23 1776. The Little Theatre of Alexandria 703-683-0496. www.thelittletheatre.com July 27 Wolf Trap. Bob Marley. Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival 2008. Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley and much more. 2 pm. For tickets call 1-877-WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org Jun 27 Burnt Sienna. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com July 27–Aug 2 73rd Annual Loudoun County Fair. Loudoun County Fairgrounds. 703-777-3835. www.LoudounCountyFair.com July 28 Wolf Trap. Crosby, Stills & Nash. $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8pm. 1-877-965-3872. www.wolftrap.org July 29 George Michael. Verizon Center. www.verizoncenter.com July 31 Pietasters (Ska). The Pietasters have been served well by the signs they've encountered along the road during their 17 years as a band. Their newest album, All Day, captures the high energy, brotherly camaraderie and attention to detail on which they've built their rock-steady name as an explosive live attraction. Nottoway Park, Vienna. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 703-324-SHOW. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances July 31 Poison. Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA. http://www.tickco.com/venue_schedules/nissan_pavillion.htm Aug 1 Monster Band + Cheap Date. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com Aug 2 Greenwich Meantime--high energy Celtic music. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com Aug 7-8 Gipsy Kings. Wolftrap. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org Aug 8 JunkFood. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com Aug 9 Airmen of Note--USAF jazz band. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com Aug 9 Celebrate Ice Cream at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Learn interesting facts about ice cream and help hand-crank a batch of old fashioned ice cream, then sample your efforts for $1. noon-4pm. 703-759-2771. Aug 14 Children's Concert in the Park. Fairfax Symphony Brass Quartet explores and demonstartes brass insturments. Colvin Run Mill, Great Falls. 2-3pm. Free. 703-759-2771. Aug 15 Gonzo's Nose. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com Aug 16 Baaba Seth--Raggae/Rock. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com Aug 17 The Beach Boys. Wolftrap. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org Aug 22 Drop Dead Sexy. Friday Night Live! Free concerts every Friday. Herndon Town Green. 6:30–10:30pm. 703-481-6133. www.HerndonRocks.com Aug 22 Alexandria Harmonizers. Free. 7:30pm. Market Square, Alexandria. www.harmonizers.org Aug 23 Big Joe & the Dynaflows--New Orleans swing. Free concert every Saturday at Reston Town Center. 7:30-10pm. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com Aug 23 Celebrate Ice Cream at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls. Learn interesting facts about ice cream and help hand-crank a batch of old fashioned ice cream, then sample your efforts for $1. noon-4pm. 703-759-2771. Aug 27 Free Movie for Seniors age 55 and over.. "The Namesake." Reston Multiplex Theatres at Reston Town Center. 10am. 703-435-6577.
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