Fairfax Community Events July 24-July 31, 2008
Fairfax Community Events July 24-July 31, 2008
Cathy Fink, front, and Marcy Marxer will perform Saturday in the Fort Belvoir area.
(By Irene Young)
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Thursday 24
KIDS GUNSTON HALL SLEUTH PROGRAM, for children 6-12 accompanied by an adult, uncover clues to a Mason family mystery by exploring Gunston Hall grounds and taking a child-oriented mansion tour. Solve the mystery and receive a prize. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 28, Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason Neck. $8; seniors, $7; ages 6-12, $5. 703-550-9220 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 RHYTHM AND BLUES CONCERT, by the Swingin' Swamis. 7 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-476-4500.
MEXICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE NIGHT, dance and music performances. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Dr., Annandale. Free. 703-324-7469.
VIENNA CONCERT, by the Homegrown String Band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. Free. 703-938-7532 or 703-324-7469.
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:/
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:/
Friday 25
VIENNA BIG-BAND JAZZ MUSIC, by the U.S. Navy Commodores ensemble. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E. Free. 703-255-6360.
VIENNA FAMILY SKATE NIGHT, bring roller skates or in-line skates and safety equipment. Parents are required to stay with children and are welcome to participate. 6:30-8 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. $1. 703-255-6360.
SPRINGFIELD BAND CONCERT, by Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's summer band. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469 or 703-569-3464.
