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CONCERT: Remember Judy Collins? The '60s folk singer with the crystalline soprano voice has a new album, "Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney," and during the lunch hour Monday she'll sing selections from the record at Borders downtown. Free. 12:30 p.m. 18th and L streets NW. 202-466-4999.

Wednesday

THE SCENE: Chihuly on Chihuly Okay, so he's the Jeff Koons of the glass arts, employing a team of artisans to create his large works. But for decorative glass arts that make a bold statement, modern-looking hotels and restaurants go to Dale Chihuly. The artist visits the Corcoran Gallery of Art on Wednesday for a talk about his process and technique, and he'll sign copies of his new book, "Team Chihuly." $30; members, $25. 7 p.m. Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. 202-639-1774 or visit http://www.corcoran.org and search the calendar of events.

Maryland

Today

THE HOLIDAYS: Lights on the Bay The annual light display at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, a two-mile drive with dozens of displays, is underway. New this year are an "alien space station" and a "winter candyland" display with a gingerbread house. $12 per car (proceeds benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center). 5-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Pkwy., Annapolis. 443-481-3161.

THE HOLIDAYS: One More "Messiah" The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra joins the Concert Artists of Baltimore Symphonic Chorale for a performance of Handel's classic (it's all over town this week). This "Messiah" is the first Strathmore outing of the oratorio for conductor Edward Polochick. And he'll lead the performance from the harpsichord, as Handel did. $21-$84. 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.

Tomorrow

CONCERT: "Bach Fest" Faculty, students and alumni from the University of Maryland perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Harpsichord Concerto in A included, for the holidays. The proceeds from the show will help fund scholarships. $25; students, $7. 7 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. 301-405-2787.

Northern Virginia

Today

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Ice Skating at Pentagon Row Skip the shopping for a day and just do something recreational: The outdoor ice-skating rink near the shops at Pentagon Row is open, and the temperature is perfect for a visit. $8; seniors and ages 12 and younger, $7 (skate rental, additional $3). Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. or 10 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays noon-10 p.m., Thursdays noon-7 p.m. or 10 p.m. 1201 S. Joyce St. 703-418-6666.

Tomorrow

THE SCENE : The Poetry Series at Iota The regular reading series at Iota features different poets the second Sunday of every month, and this week the featured writers are Sarah Browning (fresh off her first book of poetry, "Whiskey in the Garden of Eden,") and Rosemary Winslow (a poet who's also a professor at Catholic University). The event is hosted by Miles David Moore. Free. 6-8 p.m. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340.

Wednesday

LITERATURE: "Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran and the United States" A little politics with that coffee? Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council and a frequent policy commentator, visits Shirlington Library to talk about his book, which looks at the complicated relationship and secretive wheeling-and-dealing between Israel, Iran and the United States. After the talk, the event moves to Busboys and Poets for a signing. Free. 6 p.m. Shirlington Library, 4200 S. Campbell Ave., adjacent Busboys and Poets, 4251 S. Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-379-9757.