Alexandria-Arlington Community Events March 13-20, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Thursday 13

"OPPOSITES ATTRACT," jewelry, sculpture, clothing and wall pieces by Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, Studio 18, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0935.

DANCE FESTIVAL, square dancing, round dancing and clogging by performers from all over the country, vendors and food available. Classes for ballroom dancing, 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. tomorrow, Magnolia Room; beginners square dancing, 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Upper Foyer; and beginner's clogging, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Great Hall, sponsored by the Washington Area Square Dancers Cooperative Association. Spectators welcome. 10 a.m.-midnight today-Saturday, Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. Free. 202-547-1304 or http://www.wascaclubs.com.

SENIORS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, for age 60 and older, by AARP volunteers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 1:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, through April 15, Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington. Free. 888-227-7669.

"BLACK/WHITE" EXHIBIT, works by Reuben Breslar. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today-tomorrow, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-5058 or http://www.nvfaa.org.

EASTERN TROMBONE WORKSHOP, tenor and bass trombone concerts, master classes, recitals, lectures and clinics. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today; noon-9:15 p.m. tomorrow; and 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-696-3399 or http://www.usarmyband.com.

"THE FIVE SENSES," works on human sensation by national and local artists. Gallery talk, 7 p.m.; show, noon-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Thursdays, through April 6, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4.

"THE SPIRIT OF DEL RAY," works by local artists. Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, Sundays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through March 30, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4827.

"DRACULA," performance by Yorktown High School Theatre Arts Department. 7 p.m., Yorktown High School, auditorium, 5201 28th St. N., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5400.

" PHOTO '08 ," juried exhibit by local photographers. Gallery talk, 7-9 p.m.; show, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through April 12, Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-228-7710.

FOLK CONCERT, featuring Lisa Taylor. 7 p.m., the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. $10. 703-548-0035 or http://www.harleystringband.com.

"THE LAST DAYS OF THE KILLONE PLAYERS," performance by Keegan Theatre. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through April 5, Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington. $20; seniors and students, $15. 703-892-0202 or http://www.keegantheatre.com.

"THE SECRET GARDEN," performance by the Little Theatre of Alexandria. 8 p.m. today-Saturday. 600 Wolfe St. $17-$20. 703-683-0496 or http://www.thelittletheatre.com.

AIR FORCE CHAMBER PLAYERS, concert. 8 p.m., George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. Free. 202-767-5658 or http://www.usafband.af.mil.

Friday 14

SENIORS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, for age 60 and older, by AARP volunteers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays, through April 15, Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Free; registration required. 703-228-4403.

ANTIQUES IN ALEXANDRIA, book discussion by Sabine Albersmeier and wine tasting, 6-8 p.m. today, ($35, includes show); rug collector workshop by Daniel Walker of the Textile Museum and collector Harold Keshishian, 10-11.30 a.m. Saturday, ($45, includes show); oral appraisers available 9 a.m.-noon, $5 each item; and lunch ($65) noon, and lecture on decorating with antiques by Rob Brown and Todd Davis ($45, includes show), 1:30-2.30 p.m. Saturday. Show includes displays of furniture and decorative arts by about 60 dealers, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Episcopal High School, Flippin Field House, 3900 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Show, $15. 703-548-7469 or http://www.antiquesinalexandria.com.

ARLINGTON PLANETARIUM SHOW,"The Planet Control, Solar System Stake Out," by planet investigator Sam Snork. 7:30 p.m. tomorrow-Saturday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Arlington Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. $3; seniors and children 12 and younger, $2. 703-228-6070.

Saturday 15

ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fish, fruit and vegetables, sponsored by the city. 5:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-838-5006 or 703-838-4343.

ARLINGTON FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, bread, mushrooms and honey, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, North Courthouse Road, between North 14th and North Uhle streets. 703-228-6423 or http://www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com.

TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, for individuals with annual incomes of $40,000 or less, by NVCC student and faculty volunteers. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 2-8 p.m. Mondays, through April 13, Northern Virginia Community College, cafeteria, Bisdorf Building, Room 228, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free; appointments recommended. 703-845-6222.

"KIDS ONLY" FISHING , children 15 and younger accompanied by adults, fish for trout. Volunteers from Trout Unlimited available to help with gear. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bon Air Park, 850 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Free. 703-525-0168.

SWORDSMEN'S RENDEZVOUS, a display, demonstration and discussion of weapons, includes audience participation. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $5; registration required. 703-838-4242 or http://www.gadsbystavern.org.

ART WORKSHOPS,11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., topics include "Grant Preparation for Artists," Saturday; "Photographic Focused Mixed Media," March 29; "Press Package Preparation," April 4; and "Marquette or Masterpiece," April 12. Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Each class, $25. 703-248-6800.

"THE STORY OF THE LOST SOCK," for age 3 and older, a puppet show. 12:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through May 4, Classika Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $15; in advance, $12. 703-824-6200.

"INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM," a book discussion by members of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Clarendon Market Commons, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington. Free. 703-248-8251 or 202-986-2257.

"WHISTLE STOP BARBERSHOP," a musical story performed by the Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus. 2 and 7 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. $12-$15; advance, $10. 703-521-9331 or http://www.thearlingtones.com.

"THE BREMEN MUSICIANS," for age 5 and older, by Classika Theatre. 3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Classika Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $15; in advance, $12. 703-824-6200 or http://www.classika.org.

CAMPFIRE, stories, songs, animal visitors and s'mores. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington. $3; registration required. 703-228-4747.

ROLLER SKATE NIGHT, families, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and teenagers, 9-11 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. $2; skate rental, $2. 703-228-4711 or http://www.arlingtonva.us/teens.

FLYING SQUIRRELS PROGRAM, learn about flying squirrels and watch them glide. 7-8:15 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. $2; registration required. 703-228-4747.

LEADERSHIP ARLINGTON FUNDRAISER, silent auction, dancing, casino games played with fake cash for a chance to win prizes, entertainment, raffle and a buffet dinner. 7-11:30 p.m., Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Historic Terminal A, 1 Aviation Cir., Arlington. $150. 703-528-2522 or http://www.leadershiparlington.org.

RICARDO LEMVO AND MAKINA LOCA, salsa music, sponsored by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District and Planet Arlington. 8 p.m., Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. $20. 703-228-1850 or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

VIRGINIA GRAND MILITARY BAND, concert. 8 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. 703-281-3331.

Sunday 16

"COLLATERALLY DAMAGED," a one-woman play by Laura Zam. 3 p.m., Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6545.

"KING CORN," documentary about two friends who, after college, grow corn in an acre farm and discover that corn drives the fast-food nation, sponsored by Independent TV Service and WETA TV 26. 4 p.m., Busboys and Poets, 4251 S. Campbell St., Arlington. Free, reservations required. 202-939-0794 or http://www.communitycinema-dc.org.

Monday 17

NATURE DAY CAMP, for ages 7-10, woodland hikes, live animal exhibitions, journals, story time, nature games and crafts. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-March 21, Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave., Alexandria. $275; registration required. 703-838-4829.

FREEDOM HOUSE MUSEUM, tours and exhibits, sponsored by Northern Virginia Urban League. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, Freedom House Museum, 1315 Duke St., Alexandria. Free. 703-836-2858 or http://www.freedomhousemuseum.org.

"LA FEMME: CELEBRATION OF AN ICON," juried art show by local artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through April 7, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Art League, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1780.

"LEATHER & GLASS," works by Annemarie Feld. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Fiberworks, Studio 14, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-836-5807.

"REALITY REMIXED," photo mosaics by Darren Smith. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through April 7, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Art League, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1780.

"THE 21ST CENTURY," exhibit by Arlington Artists Alliance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through March 31, Century 21 Redwood Realty, 1711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-524-8467.

ALEXANDRIA'S HISTORY PROGRAM, Stephanie Pace Brown of Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association; Morgan D. Delaney of Historic Alexandria Foundation; Thomas Hulfish III of Board of Architectural Review; and J. Lance Mallamo of the Office of Historic Alexandria discuss "Alexandria's History: Preserve It, Promote It or Pave It," sponsored by Agenda Alexandria. 7:15 p.m.; reception, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave. Lecture, free; dinner, $25; reservations required. 703-549-4696.

POTOMAC YARD PROPOSED PARK'S DESIGN, presentation and update by the City of Alexandria and the project planning and landscape architectural consultant. 7:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Community School, 2601 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4666 or 703-838-5041.

Tuesday 18

"COLLECTORS SELECT," paintings, photographs, prints and drawings by Heather and Tony Podesta, Philip Barlow, Philippa Hughes, Daniel Levinas, Henry L. Thaggert and Julian Fore. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March 29, Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-248-6800 or http://www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

MEDIA TOOLS, Catherine Lada of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives discusses blogs, podcasts, vodcasts and social networks. 7-8:30 p.m., Charles E. Beatley Library, community room, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. $25; registration required. 571-236-1143 or http://www.alexjaycees.org/events.

SPRING RECITAL, by the Army Band. 7:30 p.m., Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-696-3399 or http://www.usarmyband.com.

Wednesday 19

APOTHECARY MUSEUM,18th-century store, with pill rollers, mortars, pestles, drug mills, glassware, journals, letters, furnishings and patent medicines. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. $4; ages 11-17, $2; 10 and younger, free. 703-838-3852.

CIVIL WAR STORY TIME, for elementary school children, readings and discussion of Karen B. Winnick's "Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers" and Robin Friedman's "The Silent Witness." 11 a.m., Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. $2; registration required. 703-838-4848 or http://www.fortward.org.

Thursday 20

OLD GUARD FIFE AND DRUM CORPS, concert. 7:30 p.m., Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. Free. 202-685-2888 or http://www.usarmyband.com.

-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS

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