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AlexandriaArlington Community Events June 21-28, 2007
Comic misunderstandings abound in "The Importance of Being Earnest," with Suzanne Edgar, left, and Erin Buchanan. The Keegan Theatre is performing the play Thursdays through Saturdays.
(By Ray Gniewek)
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"PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS," jewelry, sculpture, clothing and wall art by fiber gallery artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through July 8, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, Studio 18, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free admission. 703-548-0935.
JAMESTOWN HISTORY EXHIBIT,"Jamestown: Establishing English America," including manuscripts and other artifacts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 3, the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4994 or http:/
"O-SUSHI" EXHIBIT, linoleum blocks by Lauren Miko. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through June 30, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Printmakers, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1342.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THREE MUSEUMS,"Jewels in the Crown: Behind the Scenes at Three Alexandria Museums," discussed by Gretchen Bulova of Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop Museum, Richard Maulsby of the Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Mark Tabbert of the George Washington Masonic Memorial National Museum. Meeting sponsored by Agenda Alexandria. 7:15 p.m.; reception, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:45 p.m., Holiday Inn in Eisenhower Metro Hotel, 2460 Eisenhower Ave. Lecture, free; dinner, $25; reservations required. 703-549-4696.
ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOP, for condominium associations, learn about the benefits of conducting an energy audit, co-sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment. 7-9 p.m., Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. 703-228-4792 or http:/
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CIVIL WAR DRAWINGS EXHIBIT, by William Lydston Jr. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4848.
APOTHECARY MUSEUM,18th-century store, with pill rollers, mortars, pestles, drug mills, glassware, journals, letters, furnishings and patent medicines. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. $4; ages 11-17, $2; 10 and younger, free. 703-838-3852.
CARLYLE HOUSE EXHIBIT,"John Carlyle: Merchant for Cause and Profit," including paintings, prints, furniture, porcelain, textiles, glass and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. $4; ages 11-17, $2; 10 and younger, free. 703-549-2997.
SENIORS DRIVING COURSE, refresher sponsored by AARP. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $10; registration required. 703-228-5722.
ARTS CENTER EXHIBITS,"New Art Examined III," works by regional artists, and "Firewave: A Collaborative Installation," by David Carlson and Pit Brussel, with recorded music by Ashraf Fouad. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through July 21, Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-248-6800.
BLUE MOON COWGIRLS, country music. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Anna and David Plaza, 1525 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-228-1850 or 703-228-6966.
KIDS HUNTER EDUCATION, for children 8 and older accompanied by an adult; the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries discusses hunter safety and the principles of conservation. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the two-day course. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1, Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. Free; registration requested. 703-228-6535.
