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Thursday, November 5, 2009

THU

Nov. 5

"SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN" This comedic production features a collection of old-time gospel music. Tuesday-Friday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. Through Nov. 29. Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Route 1 at Furnace Road, Woodbridge. 703-550-7384 or http://www.lazysusan.com. $41.95-$44.95, ages 11-15 $35, age 10 and younger $25; includes dinner, show, tea, coffee and tax.

GERALD ALBRIGHT Hear the saxophonist's blend of jazz and R&B. His latest album, "Sax for Stax," was nominated for a Grammy Award. 7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500, 703-573-7328 or http://www.birchmere.com. $35.

"PROJECTIONS: LINE ON LAND" Renee van der Stelt's exhibit explores how drawings can affect and shape spaces and our perception of them. Through Nov. 29. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4, or http://www.torpedofactory.org. Free.

FRI

Nov. 6

ENSIFERUM The heavy metal group from Helsinki is on a North American tour. With Hypocrisy, Ex-Deo, Blackguard, Swashbuckle, Apothys and Radamanthys. 6:30 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Rd., Springfield. 703-569-5940 or http://www.jaxxroxx.com. $25.

DAR WILLIAMS The New England folk-scene star performs with Dala on Friday and Rhythm Angels on Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500, 703-573-7328 or http://www.birchmere.com. $35.

"KALEIDOSCOPE" Paintings by Jackie Perry. Through Dec. 6. Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. 703-490-1117 or http://www.loftgallery.org. Free.

"PHOTO SOUP" The photographs of Marge Shaffer. This is the last day of the exhibit. Northern Virginia Community College, Colgan Hall, 6901 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-257-6532 or http://www.nvcc.edu. Free.

SAT

Nov. 7

ACTS SILENT AUCTION Bid on items, listen to entertainment and snack on hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Benefiting Action in Community Through Service (ACTS), whose mission is to alleviate hunger, homelessness and domestic violence in the Prince William area. 6:30 p.m. Christ Chapel, 13909 Smoketown Rd., Woodbridge. 703-441-8606, Ext. 212, or http://www.actspwc.org. $10.


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