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<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 6
<cal2>Coffee Talk. Conversation Cafe, a drop-in, hosted conversation group, discusses everything from everyday feelings to our actions as a society. Group meets at 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Topic is "Is Sports Eternal?" For more information, call 703-554-9595 or visit www.conversationcafe.org.
Tiny Tots. Stories for Little Ones at 10:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Stories and activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 7
<cal2>Live Music. Kate Campbell performs at Jammin' Java. She is joined by Stephen Gellman. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Live Music. The Young Dubliners debuts its hearty rock sound and Irish-infused tunes at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $18. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Estate Planning. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library sponsors an estate planning workshop at 7 p.m. Participants will learn the latest in tax and financial benefits, maximizing estate planning tools, planned gift options and more. To sign up, call 703-324-8300. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 8
<cal2>Live Music. Pop musician AJ Croce performs at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $17 in advanced, $20 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Live Music. Master of modern acoustic blues, Chris Smither performs 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $18. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Art Show. The Artful Gift Shop hosts an art show for visiting ceramic artist Amelie Pierron from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featured pieces include functional pottery such as plates, bowls, teapots and teacups — all made using traditional French techniques. The Artful Gift Shop is located at 145B Church St. N.W., Vienna. For more information, call 703-242-1220.
Live Performance. The GMU Players — Studio Series present "The Woman in Black" at 8 p.m., at the Black Box. Free. For more information visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Antique Show/Sale. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an antique show and sale from noon to 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Admission is $4.50 per person. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
T-shirt Design. Phoenix Teen Center hosts a T-shirt Design workshop for Vienna area middle school students at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 120 Center St., S.E. Free. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Debate Watch. George Mason University sponsors an event for the second presidential debate. Open to the public, light refreshments served and a roundtable discussion will follow the debate. Event takes place at 8:30 p.m. in GMU's Johnson Center Assembly Rooms B, C and D. To register or for more information, e-mail Janette Muir at jmuir@gmu.edu or visit www.debates.org/pages/dwoverview.html.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 9
<cal2>Live Show. Xavier Rudd, with special guest Nine Mile, perform at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10 in advanced, $12 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Live Music. Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau performs at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with special guest Christopher O'Riley, performs at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets are $27.50 to $55, and can be charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Musical Performance. GrooveQuest performs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Neighbors Restaurant, 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information, call 703-698-8010 or visit www.groovequestproject.com.
Live Performance. The GMU Players — Studio Series present "The Woman in Black" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Black Box. Free. For more information visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Fall Tour. View fall-peaking ornamental grasses with horticulturist Laurie Short and discuss their use, care and propagation on this tour at 10 a.m. Free, but reservations are recommended. For more information, call 703-255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.
Antique Show/Sale. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an antique show and sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Admission is $4.50 per person. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Concert Night. Phoenix Teen Center presents Concert Night, featuring live bands for high school students, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the center. Admission is $5. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Fire Prevention Week. All 35 Fire and Rescue Stations throughout the county will participate in Fire Prevention Week Open House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stations will have displays and activities that highlight fire safety and burn prevention.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 10
<cal2>Live Music. Al Petteway and Amy White perform at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Live Performance. The GMU Players — Studio Series presents "The Woman in Black" at 2 p.m., at the Black Box. Free. For more information visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Musical Performance. Michael Rand, once a performer with John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas, plays classic rock tunes at 3 p.m., at the Borders in Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-566-7766.
Antique Show/Sale. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an antique show and sale from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Admission is $4.50 per person. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Art Exhibition. Margaret Alleva presents her art exhibit "Wonders of the Universe," at ArtMasters, 521 Maple Ave., W., Vienna. Exhibit runs through Nov. 2. ArtMasters hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 703-938-2193.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 11
<cal2>Open Mic, hosted by Kris Ohleth takes place at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 13
<cal2>Live Music. Josh Joplin and Cordero perform at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Tiny Tots. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library presents "Things That Go!" stories and activities for children ages 24-35 months, with an adult. Activities begin at 11 a.m. To register, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Debate Watch. George Mason University sponsors an event for the third Presidential debate. Open to the public, light refreshments served and a roundtable discussion will follow the debate. Event takes place at 8:30 p.m. in GMU's Johnson Center Assembly Rooms B, C, and D. To register or for more information, e-mail Janette Muir at jmuir@gmu.edu or visit www.debates.org/pages/dwoverview.html.
Tales for Twos. Stories and activities 10:30 a.m., at Patrick Henry Library. Open to 2-year-olds, with an adult. To register, call 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Coffee Talk. Conversation Café is a hosted, drop-in conversation that discusses everything from feelings to our actions as a society in this world. Topic of the week is "Read Out Loud" — read something interesting/inspiring/funny or just plainly absurd recently? Come share at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-554-9595 or visit www.conversationcafe.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 14
<cal2>Live Music. Jane Monheit performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, as part of the Cabaret Series. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Book Discussion. Susan Isaacs, an essayist, screenwriter and author of nine best-selling books, discusses her latest novel, "Any Place I Hang My Hat," at 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Tiny Tots. Stories for Little Ones at 10:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Stories and activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 15
<cal2>Live Music. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers perform at Jammin' Java. They are joined by Pete Schmidt. Tickets are $12 in advanced and $15 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Founder's Day Celebration. Eugenia Zukerman performs with the award-winning Jacques Thiband String Trio at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Show celebrates the 10th year of The Discovery Series. Tickets are $35. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Opera Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Virginia Opera's "Turandot," at 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $44-$84. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.
Gala Event. The Panama Foundation celebrates the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month with a gala at 7:30 p.m. at the Tysons Marriott Hotel. The Gala will raise funds to assist other non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. and Panama. Event includes music by "Zenizza All Stars" and Discoteque Internationale, a special presentation of GRUFOL-PAWA folkloric ballet, a raffle for round-trip tickets to Panama or Central America, and more. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call 703-582-6654.
Ski Clinic. Jeannie Thoren sponsors a Women's Ski Clinic at 5:30 p.m., at Ski Chalet in Tysons Corner. Free. Learn about developments in women's ski equipment and how they can improve skiing. To RSVP, call 703-761-3040 or send an e-mail to ThinkSnow@skichalet.com. Ski Chalet is located at 8338 Leesburg Pike.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 16
<cal2>Live Music. Jammin' Java presents an evening with Christine Kane. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Live Show. GrooveQuest performs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Neighbors Restaurant, 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information, call 703-698-8010 or visit www.groovequestproject.com.
Musical Performance. Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary performs at The Barns at Wolf Trap to benefit Wolf Trap's education programs. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.
Fall Tour. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens sponsor an early fall tour at 10 a.m. Gardens Chief Horticulturist Doris Rodriguez gathers tips on fall flowering bulbs, perennials and shrubs. Free, but reservations are recommended. For more information, call 703-255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 17
<cal2>Live Music. The Mammals perform 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10 in advanced, $12 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Musical Performance. Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, performs at The Barns at Wolf Trap to benefit Wolf Trap's education programs. Show starts at 3 p.m., and tickets are $15. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Opera Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Virginia Opera's "Turandot" at 2 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $44-$84. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.