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FILM: Charlie Chaplin's "The Immigrant" Chaplin channels the Tramp in this 1917 silent film that tells the story of American immigration. The movie, which will be screened today at the National Gallery of Art as part of a double feature, follows the penniless Tramp as he makes his journey to New York by boat. After "The Immigrant," stay for "The Docks of New York," another silent, made in 1928 and starring George Bancroft and Betty Compson as a pair thrown together by fate; Bancroft plays a ship's stoker who saves a prostitute (played by Compson) when she attempts to commit suicide. The second film is shown with live accompaniment. Free. 4 p.m. National Gallery of Art, East Building Auditorium, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.
Tuesday
ON STAGE: Stella Together, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain created the cult TV sketch show "The State" and movie "Wet Hot American Summer." After a hiatus of a several years, the comedy trio, which goes by the name Stella, dons suits again to take the stage at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue next week. Tickets are $27.50 in advance, $29.50 the day of the show (but we've got a feeling this will sell out, so don't wait). Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8. 600 I St. NW. Get tickets through the synagogue to save service charges (the box office re-opens Monday); call 202-408-3100. To get tickets through Ticketmaster, call 202-397-7328.
HOLIDAYS: "A Christmas Carol" May the holiday season begin: Ford's Theatre's annual production of the Charles Dickens classic (subtitled "A Ghost Story of Christmas") starts Tuesday. Ford's is under renovation till early next year, so you won't be able to see the show at the historic theater; for the second year, it will be at the nearby Lansburgh. $33-$65. 7:30 Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday at noon and 7:30 p.m. Various times through Dec. 28. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122 or visit http:/
Maryland
Today
ON STAGE: "Peter Pan" Turned Upside Down Olney Theatre's latest production is J.M. Barrie's story of an ageless, impish boy who'd prefer never to grow up. This musical, however, ditches conventional ideas about the story's casting and has adults in the roles of children, and a young man, rather than a woman, in the role of Peter. $25-$48; younger than 18, $21-$25. Today at 2 and 8 p.m., tomorrow at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Various times through Jan. 4. Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Olney. 301-924-3400 or visit http:/
Tomorrow
THE HOLIDAYS: A One-Night Walk-Through of Gaithersburg's Winter Lights Every year, the 2.2-mile light display at Seneca Creek State Park has been a drive-through affair, but this year visitors have a chance -- just one -- to see the display on foot. The city will shut down the park to drivers tomorrow to let families see the displays from outside their cars. Registration is recommended; sign up online. $12; ages 3-12, $5; ages 2 and younger, free. 5-8 p.m. Park at 9 W. Watkins Mill Rd. to catch a free shuttle to the festival site (shuttle runs between 5:15 and 7:45 p.m.). The Winter Lights Festival, at Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, through Jan. 3. 301-258-6350 or http:/
Northern Virginia
Today
HOLIDAYS: Bull Run's Festival of Lights It's a good thing gas prices have dropped: The big holiday light display in NoVa is an expansive drive-through showcase that's more than 2 1/2 miles long. This year, it includes lights themed for "The Wizard of Oz." Friday-Sunday admission is $20 for cars and vans with up to 14 people. Monday-Thursday admission is $15. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Sundays; and Fridays, Saturdays and holidays 5:30-10 p.m. Bull Run Regional Park, 7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville. 703-631-0550 or visit http:/
Monday
EXHIBIT: "Skin: America in Black & White" Solomon T. Wondimu's new show, a thesis exhibition opening Monday at George Mason University's Fine Arts Gallery, features new-media pieces including digital prints, sculpture and video. Wondimu attracted some attention last year for a show at the McLean Project for the Arts in which he used the same technique: He photographs the skin of hundreds of people and uses their skin tones as the pigments for images exploring the subject of race. Free. The reception is from 6 to 8. The show is up through Dec. 11. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Dr. 703-993-8888.
