<lst>To have community events listed free in the Springfield Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Nina M. Dry at springfield@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6458.
<cal1>Thursday/June 3
<cal2>Theater Performance. Greenspring's theater group, the Greenspring Players, performs Agatha Christie's "Spider's Web," at 7:30 p.m., at Greenspring's Village Square Theater, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. For more information, call 703-923-4690.
Miss Springfield Pageant. As part of the 16th annual Springfield Days, the Miss Springfield Pageant takes place at 7 p.m., at the Springfield Mall. Free. For more information or to participate in Springfield Days, call 703-321-0588.
The City of Fairfax Band performs 8 p.m., at the Summer Concert Series on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall, Fairfax. Event is free, and participants are encouraged to bring their own seating. Concert cancellations are available on the city's event line at 703-273-1776. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
<cal1>Friday/June 4
<cal2>Theater of the First Amendment, 'The Odyssey of Telémaca.' Inspired by Homer's "Odyssey," this family musical, set in pre-Revolution Mexico, follows Telémaca on her quest to find her father and rescue her village. With a live mariachi band and giant puppets. Tickets are $25. 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Theater Performance. Greenspring's theater group, the Greenspring Players, performs Agatha Christie's "Spider's Web," at 7:30 p.m., at Greenspring's Village Square Theater, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. For more information, call 703-923-4690.
Squeeze Bayou Cajun Band performs at the Lee Nights concert series at the Kingstowne Towne Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. For information about rain cancellation, call 703-941-1730. For information on the concerts, call 703-324-8566.
<cal1>Saturday/June 5
<cal2>Theater of the First Amendment, 'The Odyssey of Telémaca.' Inspired by Homer's "Odyssey," this family musical, set in pre-Revolution Mexico, follows Telemaca on her quest to find her father and rescue her village. With a live mariachi band and giant puppets. Tickets are $25. 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Art exhibit. The Broadway Gallery hosts the opening reception of Ken Strong and his collection of recent works from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition continues through Saturday, July 3. The Broadway Gallery is located at 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-273-2388.
Theater Performance. Greenspring's theater group, the Greenspring Players, performs Agatha Christie's "Spider's Web," at 2:30 p.m., at Greenspring's Village Square Theater, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield. For more information, call 703-923-4690.
Spring Fair. Crestwood Elementary School hosts the Spring Fair & Family Fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include pony rides, moon bounce, cake walk, face painting, dunk tank and Hard Times Café chili and hot dogs and Fuddruckers food. Tickets may be purchased at the festival for food and games. For more information, call 703-923-5400.
Spring Carnival. Silverbrook Elementary School hosts a Spring Carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities and events include a moon bounce, soccer kick, games, a magic show, a raffle, crafters and vendors, food and fun. Silverbrook Elementary is located at 9350 Crosspointe Drive, Fairfax Station. For more information, call 703-690-3949 or 703-690-9955.
Big Band Concert. The Lanier Middle School Jazz Ensemble and the Fairfax High School Jazz Band will participate in the third annual "Big Band Extravaganza." Joining these two groups is Swing Shift, Washington area's premiere Big Band. The event begins at 7 p.m., in the Fairfax High School cafeteria, 3500 Old Lee Highway. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets are available at the door. All proceeds benefit the Fairfax High School Bands. For more information, call 703-383-1575.
Ballet. The Center for Ballet Arts of Fairfax presents "Concert 2004: Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales" at 7 p.m. The show takes place at Fairfax High School Theater, 3500 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Advance ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students, children and seniors 60 years old or older. Tickets are $2 more at the door. "Snow White," "Hansel & Gretel" and "Slavic Symphony," will be performed by the Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax, along with a selection of jazz, tap, and modern dance works performed by Ensemble dancers and students from the Center for Ballet Arts. To order tickets, call 703-273-5344.
<cal1>Sunday/June 6
<cal2>Walking Tour. 1 p.m. Fairfax Museum leads tour in Old Town Fairfax focusing 'Tales of the Tombstones.' Call 703-385-8415.
Theater of the First Amendment, 'The Odyssey of Telemaca.' Inspired by Homer's "Odyssey," this family musical, set in pre-Revolution Mexico, follows Telemaca on her quest to find her father and rescue her village. With a live mariachi band and giant puppets. Tickets are $25. 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
The NVCC-Annandale Chamber Players perform at 4 p.m., at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The program includes the Serenade in D minor by Antonin Dvorak, the Serenade in C minor by Wolfgang A, Mozart and the Partita Opus 69 by Franz Krommer. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and teens, and free for children. For more information, call 703-569-0973.
Ballet. The Center for Ballet Arts of Fairfax presents "Concert 2004: Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales" at 3 p.m., in the Fairfax High School Theater, 3500 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. Advance ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students, children and seniors 60 years old or older. Tickets are $2 more at the door. "Snow White," "Hansel & Gretel" and "Slavic Symphony," will be performed by the Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax, along with a selection of jazz, tap, and modern dance works performed by Ensemble dancers and students from the Center for Ballet Arts. To order tickets, call 703-273-5344.
<cal1>Monday/June 7
<cal2>TV Taping. "Life Notes with Vera Turner," a new cable TV show, tapes before a live audience at Fairfax Public Access Studios. Reserve a seat in the audience by sending an e-mail to: info@lifenotestv.com or by calling 703-837-0227. For more information, visit www.lifenotestv.com.
Taste of Fairfax. Sample wares from area eateries. 5-8 p.m., at Williams Memorial Hall in Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Cost is $8 for unlimited tastes from dozens of restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Margaret Kilpatrick Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. This event is hosted by the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. 703-591-2450.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 8
<cal2>Exhibit opening. The Loft Gallery presents a new art exhibit titled "The Time is Now, Watercolors, Pastels and Oil Paintings by Karen K. Ching. Exhibit runs through Sunday, July 4. Reception and Gallery Open House is on Sunday, June 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 703-490-1117. The Loft Gallery is located at 313 Mill St., Occoquan.
Tiny Tots Concert. The Annandale High School Orchestra and Theater Departments presents cartoon music and characters in this concert for children of all ages. Concert begins at 4 p.m., in the Annandale High School Auditorium, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Admission is $3 in advance, $4 at the door. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 703-642-4245.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 9
<cal2>Band Concert. Lake Braddock's percussion ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m., at the Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-426-1072 or visit www.lbband.org.
Apprenticeship Banquet. The Plumbing & Mechanical Professionals of Northern Virginia, the Northern Virginia local affiliate of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association hosts, its annual Apprenticeship Graduation Banquet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Fair Lakes in Fairfax. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of plumbing and HVAC apprentices who have completed a four-year course of study through Fairfax County Public Schools and their employers. These students have committed two nights per week for classroom study and have completed 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 1-800-947-7450 or visit www.pmpv.org.
<cal1>Thursday/June 10
<cal2>Freedom Bail Bonding Company Inc. hosts "Freedom Appreciation Day" celebrations on Thursday at its headquarters on Main Street in Fairfax. Activities begin at 12 p.m. The event is to recognize the attorneys and law enforcement personnel who form the core of the legal system and who are vital to the preservation of one's freedom. For more information, call 703-385-5700.
The Potomac Brass Quintet performs 8 p.m., at the Summer Concert Series on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall, Fairfax. Event is free, and participants are encouraged to bring their own seating. Concert cancellations are available on the city's event line at 703-273-1776. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
TT Reynold's presents College Night, with live DJ. Open to patrons 18 and up. Admission at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292. TT Reynold's is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax.
Live Show. Sam's House performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover charge at the door. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Friday/June 11
<cal2>Bluegrass group, The Nothin' Fancy Band performs at the Kingstowne Towne Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. For information about rain cancellation, call 703-941-1730. For information on the concerts, call 703-324-8566.
Choir Show. West Springfield High School's Pizazz Show Choir performs 2 p.m., at the Lower Level, Community Stage in Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. For more information call 703-893-9400.
Conference on the Law and Economics of Cybersecurity at 9:15 a.m., George Mason University School of Law, 3301 North Fairfax Drive. National scholars offer perspectives on the challenge of cybersecurity, including pure market solutions, public-private issue analysis and the governmental role. Sponsored by the Critical Infrastructure Protection Project of George Mason University's National Center for Technology and Law. Free. Contact Amy Cobb, 703-993-8193 or acobb1@gmu.edu.
Local Rockfest — Early Show. Altar Q, Zaria, Semantic, Guardians of Iridescence and Cadet Pedro perform at Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Doors open at 5 p.m., tickets are $10. Show begins at 5:15 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Concert. Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club presents The Big Show, with The Supersuckers and Papa Shake. Doors open at 9:45 p.m. and tickets are $10. Show starts at 10 p.m. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
TT Reynolds presents Evenout w/ Addlyn. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission at the door. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Shows are 21 and up. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Boogie Hawg performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover charge at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Saturday/June 12
<cal2>Live Concert. Prophecy, LIkewise, Deficit, Madison Apart, Derby Lane, Day of Descent and The Last Words perform at Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club. Doors open at 5 p.m., and show starts at 5:10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Live Music. Rude Buddha celebrates its CD release at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m., and event is open to patrons 21 and up. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Jimmy Coles and Blues Band, and Pam Pelano and the Honeybears perform at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover charge at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Sunday/June 13
<cal2>Toy Collection. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, is accepting donations of gently used toys, infant and maternity items and clothing up to size 14 through Friday, June 18. For more information, call 571-212-0938.
Symphony Spectacular. The American Youth Philharmonic presents its "Symphony Spectacular" Concert at the George Mason University Center of the Arts at 6 p.m. The Orchestra presents an international musical tour featuring NSO violinist Eric DeWaardt. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door. For more information or advanced ticket sales, call 703-642-8051 or visit www.ayporchestras.org.
Art Expo. The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW) marks its second decade of historic preservation with its 21st annual Exposition of the Decorative Arts show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This show brings together 50 dealers from more than 10 states, with a fantastic array of items from the 20th century for sale. Items available for purchase include furniture, lamps, vintage clothing, clocks, posters and books. Proceeds support the preservation and educational activities of the society in the metropolitan D.C. area. Attendees can join the ADSW and receive the member's admission rate of $8. The general Expo admission fee is $10. The Expo takes place at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Northern Virginia Community College's Annandale campus. Call 202-298-1100, ext. 7 or visit www.adsw.org.