THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Jazz Ensemble. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St., presents The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at Fort Myer’s Brucker Hall or online at www.army.mil/armyband. Call 202-685-2888.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Coffeehouse and Picnic. Welcome Hope Stallings, director of religious education at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, and the beginning of the church year at the ingathering picnic from 6-8 p.m. Bring a salad or dessert to share. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. MVUC Coffee House will follow from 7:30-10 p.m. in the chapel. Admission is $3 and will be open mike. Call 703-660-8962.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Art Marketplace. The grand opening of Art Del Ray, an Arts & Crafts Marketplace sponsored by Alexandria Art Consortium, will take place from 8 a.m.-noon along the 2200 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. It will be held every Saturday thereafter. Call 703-548-5732.
Auditions. The Alexandria Choral Society and ACS Children’s Chorus will hold auditions for their 2002-03 season, by appointment at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 100 W. Luray Ave. Auditions will also be held on Sunday, Sept. 8. Call 703-548-4734.
Book Signing. A Likely Story, 1555 King St., presents three-time Newbery medalist Katherine Paterson. Starting at 11 a.m., she will discuss and sign “The Same Stuff as Stars,” “Bridge to Terabithia,” “Jacob Have I Loved,” and “The Great Gilly Hopkins.” Event is free and open to all. Call 703-836-2498.
Italian Night. The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the George Washington Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America, are co-sponsoring the Italian Festival at Market Square. Festival will be held from 1-7 p.m. and will feature traditional Italian dancers, instrumentalist, soloists and performing arts groups. Italian foods will be available for purchase. Call 703-883-4686.
Leukemia Cup Regatta. The Ninth Annual Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta will be held at the Washington Sailing Marina. On-site registration and picnic will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6-8 p.m. Race registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. PHRF class begins racing at 10:30 a.m., and One Design boats race at 11:30 a.m. Post-race celebration from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Call 703-960-1100
Movie Night. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane, presents “Saturday Night at the Movies.” Featured tonight is “A River Runs Through It” with Craig Scheffer and Brad Pitt. Pot luck dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by the showing of the movie and a discussion. Call 703-765-6118.
Slide Lecture. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road, is offering a slide lecture on “The Pictorial Heritage of Civil War Alexandria” at 1 p.m. The lecture, in conjunction with the Museum’s current exhibition, “Civil War Alexandria through the Camera’s Eye,” will be presented by Walton Owen, historic site administrator of Fort C.R. Smith in Arlington. Lecture is free and open to the general public. Call 703-838-4848 for reservations.
Tag Day. The Mount Vernon Marching Majors will be canvassing the surrounding high-school neighborhoods for their annual Tag day fund-raiser. Each year members of the band and guard, in full uniform, go into the community to ask for donations to help offset costs for the upcoming school year. Tag Day is a major community fund-raiser of the Marching Majors to help with their many incurred expenses. As a way of saying “thank you” to the community, the band will perform a special community performance on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at the school football field.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Auditions. Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for “The Hobbit” on Sept. 9 & 10 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-360-0686.
SCAN Benefit. Austin Grill, 8430-A Old Keene Mill Road, has invited friends and supporters of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) and the community to dine there from 5 p.m. to closing. Austin Grill will donate 50 percent of dinner sales to SCAN. Call 703-836-1820.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Commemoration Ceremony. The City of Alexandria will honor America's resilient spirit with a special ceremony commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001, from 6-7 p.m. The ceremony, which will be held in Alexandria's Market Square, is presented in cooperation with American Legion Post 24 and is open to the public. Program will include a keynote address by Gov. Mark Warner as well as special remarks by Sen. John Warner, Rep. James Moran and Mayor Kerry Donley. Music will be provided by the TC Williams High School Choir and the Alexandria Harmonizers. Call 703-883-4686.
UCM Day. El Puerto Restaurant, 7230 Richmond Highway, will hold a UCM (United Community Ministries) Day from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from lunch or dinner will go to help UCM. Call 703-768-7340.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Remembrance Ceremony. The Art League, 105 N. Union St., will hold a Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 703-683-1780.
Commemoration Concert. George Washington's Mount Vernon commemorates the first anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon and New York City with a patriotic community concert performed by the Harmony Heritage Singers at 11:30 a.m. in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium adjacent to the Shops at Mount Vernon. The 45-minute concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required. Call 703-780-2000.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Luncheon. The Springfield/Alexandria Christian Women’s Club is holding a luncheon at the Fort Belvoir Officers Club from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. David Lindahl, former assistant secretary of energy, and Ginny Stikeleather are the featured speakers. Call 703-455-6881.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Dancing Club. The Friday Nighters Dancing Club invites neighbors and friends to its monthly social/ballroom dance at Fairhaven Community Center from 9 p.m.-midnight. Music is provided by “The Family,” a four-piece band. Cost is $12.50 per guest. Call 703-799-3068.
Kaleidoscope Show. Arts Afire Glass Gallery, 102 N. Fayette St., presents their Fifth Annual Kaleidoscope Show featuring Cozy Baker, the “First Lady of Kaleidoscopes.” Show will be held Sept. 13 & 14 from 4-8 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 2-5 p.m. Call 703-838-9785.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Art Show. The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., is having a special showing of the “Waterscapes” by Calivan on Sept. 14 & 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 703-798-8686.
Huge Yard Sale. The American Legion Auxiliary, 426 E. Alexandria Ave., is having a huge yard sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds will be used to help their veterans. Hot dogs and sodas will be served. Call 703-799-3417.
Volksmarch. Northern Virginia Volksmarchers will sponsor the Burke Centre Conservancy 25th Anniversary Walk at Commons Community Center, 5701 Roberts Parkway, Burke. Participants may register and start the walks from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 14 and 15. Call 703-250-4008.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Anniversary Banquet. Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church is having its 170th Anniversary Banquet at the Hilton Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road. Events begin at 6 p.m.; tickets are $50 per person. Call 703-836-7332.
Piano Concert. The Fine Arts Series of Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred St., presents pianist Alma Upshaw in concert at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 703-683-2222.
United Methodist Breakfast Meeting. Sgt. Ben Fravel, Garfield Substation, Prince William County Police, will speak at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 8412 Richmond Highway, at 7:30 a.m., on "Law Enforcement Special Olympics." Reservations are requested and can be made by calling 703-780-5019 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon.
EXHIBITS & SHOWS
Textile Show. The Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Studio 18, presents “Techno Textiles, an exhibit showing how textiles and fiber have changed for the 21st century. Show runs through Sept. 8. Call 703-548-0935.
Watercolor Show. The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan, presents “Mystical Mountains,” an exhibit of the Blue Ridge Mountain watercolors of Marcia Weidler. Exhibit will be held through Sept. 8. Call 703-490-1117.
Gallery West Exhibit. Gallery West, 205 S. Union St., presents “Virginia Waters,” a collection of paintings by Richard Whiteley depicting the waters of Virginia. Exhibit will be shown through Sept. 15. Reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6-9 p.m. Call 703-549-7359.
Floral Photograph Show. A one-woman show featuring Jeannie Allen’s floral photography is being exhibited at the American Horticultural Society’s Headquarters, 7931 E. Blvd. Drive, through Sept. 20. Call 703-768-5700, Ext. 114
Family Dig Days 2002. Children of all ages are welcome to join archeologists screen excavated soil in a special archeological investigation. Located behind the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, the event will be held Sept. 14, 21 and 28 from 1:30-3 p.m. Cost is $5, and registration is required. Call 703-838-4399.
Old Town Theater. The newly restored Old Town Theater, 815 1/2 King St., is presenting "Crazy Love," a musical comedy written, directed and produced by veterans of The Improv Comedy Club. Show will take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. through Sept. 28. Tickets are $15 on Thursday, $17 on Friday and Saturday. A “Late Night Think Tank” will be held every Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. through Sept. 28. Tickets are $8; $22 package available for both shows. Call 703-535-8022.
Port City Playhouse. “The Birds” by Aristophanes will be performed at the Career Center Stage, located adjacent to T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St., on Sept. 13, 20, 21, 24, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. On Sept. 14, there will be a special 25th Season Gala Celebration from 5-7:30 p.m., followed by a performance of the show. Call 703-838-2880
Virginia Landscape Art Exhibition. Broadway Gallery, 1219 King St., will feature Virginia landscape painters through Sept. 30. A wine tasting of Virginia wines from the Rockbridge Winery will be held on Sept. 12 from 6-9 p.m. as part of Art Night on Thursday. Call 703-549-1162.
Painting & Photography Show. “Too Doggone Hot,” a painting and photography exhibit depicting the long, hot summer, will be shown at Studio 7 in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., through Sept. 30. Call 703-548-3368.
Oil Paintings Show. The Art League, 105 N. Union St., presents their all-media membership show featuring “Refuge,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Michelle Montalbano, through Oct. 2. Opening reception will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Call 703-683-1780.
Children’s Theatre. West End Dinner Theatre, 4615 Duke St., presents “The Wizard of Oz” on Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5. Children’s theatre performances are on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. and are “show only” (no meal). Tickets are $9/person or $8/person with a group of 10 or more. Call 703-370-2500.
Photography Exhibit. Factory Photoworks Gallery, 105 N. Union St., studio 322, presents two black and white photography exhibits through Oct. 5. “Resting Places,” an exhibit by Karen Keating, defines the idea of resting places through images of beds, chairs, gardens and cemeteries. James Steele’s “Nudes 2002” demonstrates his marriage of light, subject matter and beauty as reflected in the human form. Call 703-683-2205.
Landscape Show. The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan, presents “Favorite Escapes,” and exhibit of landscapes, seascapes and gardens by Karen Ching, from Sept. 10 through Oct. 6. Call 703-569-5731.
Textile Show. The Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Studio 18, presents “We Remember,” an exhibit illustrating the reflection of artists on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Show runs from Sept. 10 through Oct. 6. Call 703-548-0935.
MetroStage Performance. MetroStage presents the world premiere of “Three Sistahs,” featuring Desiré Dubose, Crystal Fox and Bernardine Mitchell. Show runs through Oct. 13. Tickets are $30-35. Call 703-548-9044.
Mixed Media Works. Washington Theological Union, 6896 Laurel St., NW, Washington, DC, is hosting “Reflections on the Desert,” 20 new mixed media works on canvas and wood by Alexandria artist Patricia M. Gerkin. Show runs through Oct. 20. Opening reception will be Sept. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Call 703-971-8638.
Athenaeum Exhibit. The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., presents “Recent Paintings and Prints,” and exhibit of works by Cora J. Rupp and Gordon Gibson, from Sept. 8 through Oct. 27. Opening reception will be Sept. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Call 703-768-1338
Boat Excursions. The Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s Potomac dory boat excursions will sail every Wednesday and Friday through October, weather permitting. The 90-minute Potomac River Sunset Sails depart at 6 p.m. from the foot of Prince Street. Donations requested. Call 703-549-7078.
Slave-Life Tours. Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Road, offers Slave-Life Tours, the first Sunday of each month; Women on the Plantation Tours, the second Sunday of each month; Hidden History Archaeology Tours, the third Saturday of each month; and Hoofs and Feathers Farmyard Tours, the fourth Saturday of each month. All tours will be given through October. Call 703-550-9220.
Time Travelers Program. Passports for the sixth annual Time Travelers Program are now available at City museums for the program, which runs through Nov. 1. Call 703-838-4399.
Farmers Market. The Fairfax County HomeGrown Farmers Market will be held at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, through Nov. 26 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lantern Tours. Thirty-minute Lantern Tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., will be given every Friday night from 7-10. through November. Cost is $5 for adults; $2 for children 11-18; free for children 10 and under. Call 703-838-4242.
Family Treasures Exhibit. Woodlawn Plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, will showcase a vast array of Washington-related objects that were once part of the famous household. Titled “Holding History: Family Treasures Return to Woodlawn,” it will be held through Dec. 31. Call 703-780-4000.
CLASSES
Class Action Suite. ReCreations Decorative Consignments, 8804 Pear Tree Village Court, holds classes on various topics. Call 703-360-5100 for more information.
* Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m. Fantasy Marble, $80
* Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. Multi-layer Stenciling, $65
* Sept. 26, 6-9 p.m., Single, double & triple color wash, $80
Cooking Class. Mancini’s, 1505 Mount Vernon Ave., is having an Italian Cooking Class on Sept. 16 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $35/person. Call 703-838-3660.
Docent & Volunteer Training. Register for the fall docent and museum teacher training series which will be held at the Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St., Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 703-549-2997
Emotions Anonymous. A 12-step fellowship for people whose emotions are causing difficulties in their lives. Group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-660-8798, or e-mail hemsidan@aaahawk.com.
Horticultural Series. The American Horticultural Society at River Farm, 7931 W. Boulevard Drive, is continuing its “Saturday Horti-Takes,” a series of demonstration programs for and about gardening in the Washington, D.C., area, Saturdays at 9 a.m. Fee is $10 for each session. For reservations, call 703-768-5700, Ext. 124, and leave name, daytime phone number and program name and date.
* Sept. 7, Drought-Tolerant Plants
* Sept. 21, Floral Designs from Your Garden
* Oct. 5, Selecting Trees and Shrubs for Winter
* Oct. 19, Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Metaphysics Classes. The Northern Virginia Branch School of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 8794 Sacramento Drive, is conducting free public lectures titled “Elohim: The Archetype Pattern of the Universe,” every Sunday from noon-2 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10 p.m. Call 703-799-9494.
Mentor Training. Alive! Brighter Futures for Families is holding a training session for mentors to work with at-risk mothers and children in Alexandria on Sept. 10 and 12. Call 703-838-2117, ext. 295.
Moksa Yoga & Holistic Health Center. Introductory classes will be held at the Moksa Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 5960 Richmond Highway (Huntington Gateway). Classes are free; however, donations are appreciated. Call 703-317-0060.
* Sunday Mornings, 9-10:15 a.m., Community Yoga Class
* Monday Evenings, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Breathing/Meditation Class
Parenting Classes. Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia offers free parenting classes and support groups. SCAN’s Nurturing Parent Program is a seven-week curriculum offered in English and Spanish that includes topics such as child discipline, school success, child development and more. Spanish class will be held from Sept. 18-Oct. 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Cora Kelly Recreation Center and the English class will be given from Oct. 15-Nov. 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. at William Ramsey Elementary School, 5700 Sanger Ave. Call 703-836-1820.
Winkler Preserve. The Winkler Botanical Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Ave., has nature programs, camps and family events. Call 703-578-7888.
Yoga and Meditation. Release stress and experience total relaxation through Yoga & Visualization. Classes are held Saturday mornings at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Call Jane @ 703-549-0484 or e-mail YogaKala@aol.com.
Yoga Classes. Fully certified and registered yoga instructor offer morning, afternoon, evening and weeknd classes in Alexandria. For a schedule of classes visit www.Yoga-Wise.com or call 202-320-5434.