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Fairfax Community Events July 17-24, 2008
Monday 21
Multi-Grammy-award winner Gladys Knight will sing her distinctive versions of soul, pop and rhythm and blues Saturday at Wolf Trap.
(Courtesy Of Wolf Trap)
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FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD MEETING,9 a.m., Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Pkwy. 703-324-3151.
CREATING COMICS, for teenagers, see comics from around the world, then create one with graphic artist and author Matt Dembicki. 7 p.m., Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Rd., Burke. Free. 703-249-1520.
Tuesday 22
BURKE/FAIRFAX MOTHERS FIRST MEETING, a support group for women who have left careers to raise their children. 10 a.m., Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke. $28 annual membership fee. 703-827-5922 or http:/
RESTON CHILDREN'S SHOW, by Chuck's Amazing Feats. 11-11:30 a.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-620-5554.
FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL MEETING,7 p.m., Fairfax City Hall annex, Room 100, 10455 Armstrong St. 703-385-7935.
MARK KNOPFLER CONCERT,8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $45; lawn, $30. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http:/
Wednesday 23
FAIRFAX KIDS ENTERTAINMENT, by Mr. Knick Knack. 10:30 a.m., Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, Fairfax Corner Avenue and Monument Drive. Free. 703-227-0894 or http:/
"CHESAPEAKE CRIMES 3," authors of the book read from it and respond to questions from the audience. 7-9 p.m., Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Rd., Belle View area. Free. 703-768-6700.
FRANCONIA BAND CONCERT, by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's summer band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lee District Park, amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia area. Free. 703-324-7469.
ANNANDALE BLUES, ROOTS ROCK CONCERT, by the Patty Reese Band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Mason District Park, amphitheater, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free. 703-324-7469.
RHYTHM AND BLUES CONCERT, by Lalah Hathaway. 8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $40; lawn, $25. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http:/
Thursday 24
ERIC IDLE'S "NOT THE MESSIAH," a comic oratorio starring Idle, with the National Symphony Orchestra, inspired by Monty Python's "Life of Brian." 8:15 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $35, $45, $55; lawn, $20. Tickets, 877-965-3872; information, 703-255-1868 or http:/
REDWARE POTTERY CLASS, adults and children 8 and older create and paint a piece of early American-style pottery. Historic house tour included. 10-11:30 a.m., Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. $25 per class; prepaid reservations required. 703-437-1794.
RESTON CHILDREN'S SHOW, by Malcolm the Magician. 11-11:30 a.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-620-5554.
POETRY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MUSIC, poetry by Mali Phonpadith, photography by Dede Haas and bluegrass music by Andrew Acosta and the New Old-Time String Band. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. Free. 703-248-5178 or http:/
RESTON RHYTM AND BLUES CONCERT, by the Swingin' Swamis. 7 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-476-4500.
GERMAN BAND CONCERT, an outdoor concert by the City of Fairfax Band's Alte Kameraden. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. 8 p.m., Fairfax City Hall, Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax City. Free. 703-757-0220 or http:/
-- Compiled by JEAN MACK
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