o have community events listed free in The McLean Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at mclean@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<lst>To have community events listed free in the Great Falls Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at GreatFalls@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 19
<cal2>Garden Delights. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. To register, call 703-356-0770.
Lunchtime Tots. Stories and fun for toddlers. Bring a snack or brown bag lunch. Age 11-25 months with adult. 12 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. To register, call 703-790-8088.
"Music in McLean" Organ Recital. 1 p.m., at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Patricia Shrock of Holy Trinity, Georgetown, performs. Free. For more information, call 703-356-0670.
Preschool Storytime: Rainbow Fun. 10 a.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. What makes a rainbow? Find out through activities, songs, stories and a craft. Reservations and advance payment required. $5.
An Evening with Steve Poltz at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, and $15 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
On Wednesday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m., McLean Newcomers hosts its final luncheon of the season at L'Auberge Chez Francois, 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls. All members, their guests and anyone who would like to become acquainted with the club are welcome. R.S.V.P. by May 17 to Kathy at 703-821-2871.
Mothers First – Great Falls is a support group for women making the transition from careers to at-home motherhood. Activities include lectures, field trips, moms night out, etc. The next meeting is May 19 at 10 a.m. at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>Thursday/May 20
<cal2>Rhyme Time. Stories, activities and a craft about everyone's favorite food. Age 2-5 with adult. 2 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. To register, call 703-757-8560.
Landscape Paintings of Winslow Homer, at 7 p.m., at the Great Falls Art Center. This lecture features the works of 19th century American landscape artist Winslow Homer. Refreshments are served at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30. Admission is $15. For more information, call 703-759-3867.
The Potomac Rose Society's May meeting and lecture hosts former professor Nancy Burmeister to speak about roses in art during the Romantic and Renaissance periods, on May 20 at 7:30 p.m., at 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean. All are welcome. Free.
Langley High School Wind Symphony and Symphonic Orchestra perform at 7:30 p.m., at the Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
<cal1>Friday/May 21
<cal2>Riverside Campfire: Fishing Fun. 7-8 p.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-759-9018. Relax and enjoy fishing from the riverbank. Learn about the fish that live in the Potomac, and try to entice one to bite. Bring a pole and tackle. Some extras will be available. Come at 6:30 p.m. to picnic or roast hot dogs. S'mores provided. Reservations and advance payment required. Canceled in case of rain. $3.
The Navy Band performs at 7:30 p.m., at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The concert is free. For more information call 202-433-2525, or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, returns to Wolf Trap to perform “The Mikado,” for two nights Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets prices for “The Mikado” range from $10 to $36. Tickets can be purchased at the Filene Center Box Office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500 or 1-800-955-5566; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.
Langley High School hosts the U.S. Navy Concert Band at 7:30 p.m., in the LHS Auditorium.
<cal1>Saturday/May 22
<cal2>McLean Matinee Music Series. 4-6 p.m., at La Grand Cafe, located in the Salona Shopping Center, 1327 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. This week's group is the McLean High School String Quartet.
Spring Flowering Shrubs Tour. 10 a.m. Tour the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and learn about planting, pruning and care of a selection of flowering shrubs that flourish in this area. Reservations recommended. Call 703-255-3631.
Fairfax Symphony Season Finale. 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall of George Mason University Center for the Arts. The orchestra performs Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Cello as well as selections from Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" ballet. Free pre-concert lecture by Chip Brienza of radio station WGMS begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $21-$46, with group discounts and half-price tickets for public school and college students, teachers, military, police, firefighters and EMT personnel available. To purchase tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. For more information, call 703-827-0600.
The McLean Symphony performs a variety of great orchestral works at 7:30 p.m., at the Alden Theatre, located in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: adults, $18; seniors and youth 13-18, $14; children under 12, free. For ticket information, call 703-790-0123 or 703-848-0165.
Pedals for Progress Bicycle Donation. Bring bikes that are in repairable condition, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in the parking lot, 1205 Madison Blvd., McLean. The bicycles are sent overseas to developing countries to be repaired and distributed to poor working adults to provide reliable transportation for their employment. It costs $30 to collect, process, ship and redistribute each bicycle. A donation toward shipping costs is necessary, $10 suggested minimum. Working portable sewing machines and soccer and baseball equipment are also accepted, as are tools for the overseas shops. This event is sponsored by the Potomac School. For information, visit www.p4p.org or call 703-873-6128.
Brood X: The Cicada Invasion. Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23, 2-3 p.m. Join a ranger at Great Falls Park, 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, to learn about the bugs invading the area. Dress for the weather. Protective gear such as umbrellas and ponchos is optional. Program is free. Reservations required; call 703-285-2965.
America's foremost Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, returns to Wolf Trap to perform “The Mikado,” for two nights Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets for “The Mikado” range from $10 to $36. Tickets can be purchased at The Filene Center Box Office located at 1551 Trap Road, Vienna; by calling Tickets.com at 703-218-6500 or 1-800-955-5566; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703-255-1860.
The Swanns will be bringing their mall tour to Tysons Corner Center, Saturday, May 22, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This group is composed of Harvey Swann Sr. and seven of his children.