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Dave’s Seafood & Subs
11280 James Swart Cir
703-277-2828 More
Myung-Ga Gim Bap
9643 Fairfax Blvd
703-934-0112 More
Tokyo Grill
10380 Willard Way
703-246-0046 More
Casa Italia
10515 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Tel: 703.277.9555
Fax: 703.277.9557
Casa Italia is now open in the City of Fairfax, across from Truro church. We can accomodate parties up to 150 guests. Come join us for lunch or dinner in our newly renovated covered patio area. We offer homemade italian dishes, great wine selections and daily specials from 4 to 7 in our lounge area..
Sherwood Movie Series – ” The Lorax “
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. More
2012 Spotlight on the Arts Festival schedule
Wednesday, April 4 thru Thursday, April 26
Spring 2012 NOVA Student Art Exhibition
NVCC’s CM Building, 3rd Floor
This exhibit will feature artwork from students representing two of NOVA’s excellent arts programs. From the Communication Design program, examples of graphic design, visual imagery, multimedia design, animation and web design are included. More
2012 Spotlight on the Arts highlights
Highlights of the festival include:
Highlights of the festival include:
- A performance by the Virginia Opera at the Sherwood Center
- The 2012 Video Fairfax Awards hosted by the Arts Council of Fairfax County at the Sherwood Center
- A premiere performance of Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” by Acting for Young People at the Sherwood Center
- “Forever Young” Art Exhibit at Adam Lister Gallery
- “Spring Awakening,” a performance by the NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra at NOVA’s Annandale Campus
- “SWING!
F/X Players: Sweeney Todd
Fairfax High School’s F/X Players present: Sweeney Todd. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
A blood-soaked saga filled with the threat and thrill of murder and revenge of Victorian London. One of the most vocally challenging musicals by the legendary Steven Sondheim. More
F/X Players: MacBeth
Fairfax High School “F/X Players” present MacBeth.
A man’s lust for power leads him to betray his family, his closest friends… and ultimately himself. More
Book Presentation & Signing at Historic Blenheim
Paul Gilbert presents his book, Lead Like a General at the Historic Blenheim Estate and Civil War Interpretive Center.
Lead Like a General combines the best of modern research on leadership with real life examples of historical figures from the American Civil War. This book shows how the research on leadership styles, organization structure, brain dominance and other related fields can be seen in the actions of these historical figures. More
Saturday Cruise-In
Join other car enthusiasts for a casual get-together in the parking lot at the corner of North and Main Street, behind the Joy Unlimited Bookstore. All kinds of cars, from antiques to hot rods, are welcome!
(Every Saturday through October; the final Cruise-In will be in conjunction with Woody’s Fall Jubilee on October 29) More
Woody’s Fall Jubilee
Join Woody for his annual Fall Jubilee in the parking lot in front of the shop!
There will be a moon-bounce, classic car show, and refreshments. Everything is free!
Costumes are encouraged for adults, children, and pets. Costume judging will occur between 2:30 and 3:30.
To enter your car in the classic car show, please call Lyn Adams: 703-385-9125. More
Bingo!
Bingo, every Friday at the Volunteer Firestation No. 3. Pay by the Bingo card.
- Free Coffee
- Entertaining Callers
- Friendly Atmosphere
- $1000 Guaranteed Jackpot
- Treasure Chest Progressive Raffles
- Good Food
- All Proceeds go to Purchasing Fire & Rescue Equipment
Book & Author Luncheon
The Fairfax City Branch of the American Association of University Women Presents:
A Book and Author Luncheon at the Country Club of Fairfax
Slices of different lives, giving varying perspectives on American culture.
- The Ninth Wife: A Novel, Amy Stolls…. Maybe the eight previous wives can provide some insights into relationships, love, and what makes a marriage succeed.
Anand Giridharadas Presents “India Calling: Returning to My Parents’ India”
Author and New York Times Columnist, Anand Giridharadas, presents India Calling: Returning to My Parents’ India.
Register online or call 703-324-8428. Registration opens September 28.
Registration is required, but this is a free event.
Books will be available for sale and signing.
For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library More
COF Fire Department Benevolent Fund Firefighter 5K
This 5K is a “fun-run/ walk”, so come on out to run, walk, skip, push a stroller or pull a wagon – just be part of the event.
Proceeds benefit the City of Fairfax Benevolent Fund.
Entry fee: $25 – register in advance ($35 on the day of the race)
Piano Recital: Lloyd Ariola
Lloyd Paguia Arriola has performed all around the world, including Carnegie Recital Hall, Town Hall (with the One World Symphony of New York), Davies Symphony Hall, Abravanel Hall, Semper Oper Dresden, Bunkamura Hall,Tokyo, Vienna Hall of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and many other distinguished music venues.
Dr. Arriola has worked with Kurt Masur, Jahja Ling, David Sung Jin Hong, David Briskin, Joel Smirnoff as a pianist with or in orchestras. More
City of Fairfax Band: The Greatest Generation
Sit back and enjoy the sounds of a bygone era as the City of Fairfax Band presents music in honor of those who fought for our nation in World War II. Joining us in our production of the swing classics of the era will be vocalist and trombonist Eric Felten, and the female vocal trio, The Swing Set. More
Friday Morning Music Club on Thursday Morning at Old Town Hall
This free performance is presented by the Friday Morning Music Club and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Friday Morning Music Club on Thursday Morning at Old Town Hall
This free performance is presented by the Friday Morning Music Club, and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Friday Morning Music Club on Thursday Mornings at Old Town Hall
This free performance is presented by the Friday Morning Music Club, and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Friday Morning Music Club on Thursday Morning at Old Town Hall
This free performance is presented by the Friday Morning Music Club, and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Friday Morning Music Club on Thursday Morning at Old Town Hall
Program:
• Vaughan Williams: Songs of Travel. Ben Wallis, bass-baritone; Joanna Chang, piano.
• Leo Brouwer: Selected solos. Jonah Rabinowitz-Buchanan, guitar.
• Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain. Sophia Pallas and Julian Trail, piano four hands.
This free performance is presented by the Friday Morning Music Club and the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Live at the Sherwood Center
Join us on Sat. October 29, 2011 for The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Sherwood Center!
Travel back to 1940 and hear the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra playing the greatest hits of the swing era.
Beginner lesson with Tom and Debra of Gottaswing.com at 7 p.m., and dancing until 10:30. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Bob Brown Puppets Nutcracker Fantasy
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Mr. Skip
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Peter McCory
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Mr. Skip
This is a free performance series presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Bob Brown Puppets
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Children’s Performance Series at Old Town Hall: Mr. Skip
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Fairfax Art League Featured Artist Reception: Len Keilen
Photographer Len Keilin shares professional fine art photographs he has taken during trips to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Australia, South Africa as well as around the United States. Keilin enjoys shooting subjects that involve color, light and shadow.
Keilin shares: “Everyone in my family has musical and artistic skills. While I can’t carry a tune or paint, I have been fortunate to be able to express some of my love and appreciation for the beauty in this world through the lens of a camera.”
Fairfax Art League Featured Artist Reception
Lindsey Macdonald is the featured artist at the Village Gallery.
She is having an opening on September 17th from 5-7pm at the Village Gallery
Art has always been an interest in Lindsey’s life since she was a child, but it was not until high school that she began to take it seriously. More
The Bob Gibson Big Band at Old Country Buffet
Big band jazz; have dinner before or during the performance. More
The Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center Open House
Join us at the Sherwood Center on Saturday, September 10 to try out some of the class the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department offers! There will be instructors and staff there to answer any questions you have about our programs. Register for your favorite class that same day!
Performance Room (Adult Exercise Classes)
9:00am – Cardio Kickboxing
9:30am – Cardio Fusion
10:00am – Zumba
10:30am – Flow Yoga
11:00am – Swing Dance
11:30am – Flow Yoga
12:00pm – Ballroom Dance Demos
Art Room
9:00 – 12:00pm – Art Demos with Adam Lister
Rehearsal Room (Children’s Programs)
9:00am – Pre-Ballet (ages 3 – 5 years)
9:30am – Ballet (ages 6 – 9 years)
10:00am – Kids Hip-Hop
10:30am – Jazz (ages 5 – 8 years)
11:00am – Jazz (ages 8 – 12 years)
11:30am – Historic Swordsmanship
Activity Room
Open free play time for children
Make & Take at A.C. Moore
Free arts and crafts for children! Make it in the store and take it home with you! More
Historic Fairfax City, Inc.
Historic Fairfax City Inc. (HFCI) is dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of the history and artifacts of the City of Fairfax as an experience central to the lives of the community.
HFCI, a 501© 3 non-profit, was created by the Fairfax City Council in 1982 to help manage and preserve historic properties within the City of Fairfax and to increase the public’s awareness and appreciation for those properties and for the City’s rich history. More
Doggie Splashdown at the Fairfax Swimming Pool
Fairfax Swimming Pool will hold its third annual Doggie Splashdown after the pool closes for the season on Monday, September 5. The event will begin at 7:15pm and is open to the general community. There is a suggested $5 donation per dog which will benefit the Humane Society of Fairfax County. More
Mutt Love Dog Rescue Adoption Event
Every Saturday at Petco.
Find more information at www.muttloverescue.org.
Petco
10708 Fairfax Boulevard
703-352-3300 More
P.J. Skidoos
Monday
Monday Night Football, Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament 7:30pm; appetizer specials.
Tuesday
Ladies’ night; DJ and dancing, 10:00pm – close.
Wednesday
“Trivia Kings” live team trivia, 8:00pm; appetizer specials.
Thursday
Seafood night (lobster, shrimp, crab); DJ and dancing, 9:00pm – close.
Friday
DJ and dancing, 10:00pm – close.
Saturday
College Game Day; DJ and dancing, 10:00pm – close. More
Vinnie’s
Specials offered daily. Ask when the next Polish Night or Ribs day is! Fish Fry every Sunday.
10515 Main Street
703-978-1212 More
4th Annual Charity Dinner to Benefit “Trekking for Kids”
Featuring Aurelio Cabestrero from Grapes of Spain wine importers to benefit Trekking For Kids
Dear friends,
You’re invited to The Wine House’s 4rd Annual Charity Dinner. Each year this special event raises money for a charity cause that is near and dear to our hearts here at The Wine House. More
Bike Maintenence for the Mechanically Un-inclined
A presentation by the Mason Sustainability Institute.
This workshop will go over the most basic repairs and maintenance that every cyclist should know. Participants will be instructed on how to repair flat tires and how to diagnose what caused them. The class will also include the process for taking off the wheel and how to properly use the quick releases on the brakes and wheels. More
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Corigliano, Chausson, Saint-Saens, Berlioz
Guest conductor: William Boughton
Guest performer: Karina Canellakis, violin
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Flute & Horn
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Linn Barnes & Allison Hampton
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
This is a Celtic folk music performance. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Lucy Snell
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Lucy Snell is a classical Irish/Scottish flutist. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Irish Breakfast Band
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
The Irish Breakfast Band performs traditional Irish music. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Dixie Power Trio
The Dixie Power Trio is a four-piece group dedicated to the music and sounds of Louisiana. Formed in 1992, the band (led by tubist Andy Kochenour and cornet/accordionist Zack Smith) has spent the last decade performing for audiences in clubs, concerts, and schools. The group is based in Fredericksburg, VA and has toured extensively throughout the United States in support of their seven independently produced recordings. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Zeyda Ruga Suzuki & Hidetaro Suzuki
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
This is a strings and piano performance. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: DownRange
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
DownRange is the US Army Band’s jazz/rock ensemble.
An Enchanted Evening of Dance
TICKETS:
VIP $50 (tax-deductible)
Reserved Seating $30 (sold out!)
General Admission $15 (in advance), $20 (at the door)
Group discounts for groups of 10 or more.
For ticketing locations:
Email FCDTdance@yahoo.com or Call (571)306-2889
To Order and Pay Online:
http://anenchantedeveningofdance.eventbrite.com/
More Information: www.FCDTdance.org
“We’ve been invited to participate in the 2012 London New Year’s Day Parade & Festival. More
SafeAssured ID Kit
Parents have an effective tool in finding their children if they are lost or abducted: SafeAssured ID System, which is being made available for free to the public.
The City of Fairfax Police Department, with the Optimist Club of Central Fairfax, will prepare SafeAssured ID kits by appointment from 11 am to 5 pm August 6 at the Walgreen’s, 10320 Main Street. More
Guided Walking Tour of the City of Fairfax
The City of Fairfax Historic Resources Office and Historic Fairfax City, Inc. offer guided walking tours of Old Town Fairfax: June 4; June 18; July 2; July 16; and August 20. Guided tours step off at 6 p.m. from the Ratcliffe-Allison House, 10368 Main Street. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family, with free admission for children age 8 and younger and members of Historic Fairfax City, Inc
. More
Christmas in Camp
Find out what Christmas was like for those at warn Camp with the 17th Virginia Infantry (Historic Blenheim). Visit a Civil War camp during winter and learn about holiday customs from re-enactors from 17th Va. Infantry, Co. D, “Fairfax Rifles”. More
Manassas Gap Railroad, An Informal Survey
The remains of the pre-Civil War unfinished Manassas Gap Railroad run from Gainesville to Alexandria. Urban sprawl in Northern Virginia has erased many portions, but author Clark Spitler discusses his documentation of more than 25 sections that survive today.
Historic Programs in the City of Fairfax
PLEASE NOTE: This presentation has been moved to the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center due to a schedule conflict at Blenheim. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Patagonia Winds
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Patagonia Woods is a woodwind ensemble. More
Ramadan Tent and Turkish Cultural Exhibitions
Presented by the American Turkish Friendship Association.
“The American Turkish Friendship Association would like to invite you to our Ramadan Tent and Turkish cultural exhibitions which will start on August 18th and will end on August 20th. Please come with the loved ones and join us in Ramadan festivities!!!!!”
Turkish dinner, popcorn, cotton candy, and more! More
Second Sunday Museum Series: Living History with Silas Burke
John Vrana as Silas Burke, a 19th century farmer, merchant and Northern Virginia local politician.
3rd Annual Tri-Fire Kids
This is a children’s triathlon, hosted by “Team Tri-Fire” and the City of Fairfax Fire Department.
Open to children ages 4-12, distances will be based on age group.
Entry fee covers the cost of t-shirts, lifeguards, finisher awards, race timing and finish line party. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Country Current
This is a free performance series presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Country Current is the US Navy Band premiere country band. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Good Pennyworths Quartet
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Good Pennyworths Quartet includes vocals, madrigal, and period costumes. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Dave Anderson & Mike Wingo
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Dave Anderson & Mike Wingo play jazz music: piano and mixed percussion. More
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Ensemble Gaudior
This is a free performance presented by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Ensemble Gaudior features antique instruments. More
City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts
The City of Fairfax has a thriving Arts community, supported and promoted in part by the Commission on the Arts. The Commission supports the Arts by awarding grants to qualifying groups and ensembles, presenting a free performance series in Old Town Fairfax, and providing general promotional support for local Arts groups. More
City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department
The City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department makes events like the annual Independence Day Parade, Fall Festival, Chocolate Lovers Festival and others, possible. In addition to these events, they are also responsible for maintaining the City’s 31 parks and four rental facilities, as well as coordinating recreational activities for children, adults and seniors. More