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<lst>MetroStage presents the musical "The All Night Strut!," by Fran Charnas, a celebration of music from the '30s and '40s. Directed by Thomas W. Jones II. Feb. 10-Mar. 27, Wed.-Sat at 8 p.m. and Sun at 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $32-38. Reservations: 800-494-8497/703-548-9044. 1201 North Royal St. Fully accessible, free parking, and dining.
Collected Stories by Donald Marguiles presented by Alexandria's Port City Playhouse, at the Lee Center Stage, 1108 Jefferson St. 8 p.m., Jan. 28, 29 and Feb. 1, 4, 5. Tickets: $12, $10 seniors and students. Visit www.portcityplayhouse.com or call 703-838-2880.
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<lst>The exhibition, "The Journey Begins: Visions of a Young Artist," will run from now-April 2 at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. 6-8 p.m. The exhibit features the selected works of Warren L. Harris with a variety of still life images, sculptures, portraits and scenes of Alexandria.
“Bowls! Bowls! Bowls!”, a winter show and pottery sale, will be held at the Scope Gallery at Torpedo Factory Art Center, Gallery 19, 105 N. Union St., from Feb. 5 through March 6. The show has bowls of different sizes and styles. Open everyday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or call 703-548-6288.
The works of 23 artists from the Springfield Art Guild will be exhibited from Jan. 12 -March 11 at River Farm, the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, 7931 East Boulevard Drive. The exhibit features 34 works of art selected from more than 50 entered in a juried show judged by Rachel Collins, who is a member of the Torpedo Factory Artists Association and works in her studio in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria. River Farm is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding Federal holidays). Admission to the exhibit and the grounds is free. For more information or directions call 703-768-5700, or visit the AHS Web site at www.ahs.org.
Gallery G, located at 215 King St. in Old Town Alexandria, is extending its show, “A Little Humor & A Lot of History: Cave Paintings and Welded Steel Trees,” to Jan. 31. The show features the famous works of Ira Bloom and D.D. Brumbaugh, and presents welded steel replicas of historic trees and interpretations of 25,000-year-old cave paintings discovered in France and Spain. The gallery is open Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sundays, 12-9:30 p.m. Visit www.froghappy.com or call 703-836-5400.
Alexandria Silver Exhibit. "An Alexandria Legacy: The Howard W. Smith Jr., Silver Collection," featuring silver made in Alexandria between 1790 and 1850. In the Lyceum's Coldsmith Gallery, through March 27. call 703-838-4994.
“Between the Lines.” Children interpret literature at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. through Feb. 27. Organized by the Northern Virginia Arts Association (NVFAA), the show features approximately 100 works created by third-grade students from nine public and private schools. The Athenaeum and the NVFAA are hosting this exhibit to introduce children and their families to the gallery and its range of cultural offerings. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035.
Gallery West, 205 South Union St., will host its 8th Annual National Juried Show from Thursday, Feb. 3- Sunday, Feb. 27. Gallery hours from January-March are Thursday- Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. From 152 entries submitted by artists nationwide, juror Deborah McLeod selected 48 pieces, including paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, as well as works in collage, sculpture, mixed media, fiber and photography. Visit www.gallery-west.com.
That Felt Good, a show that will feature forms created from felt, at Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St., Studio 18, from Feb. 8-March 6. Free. Gallery hours are Monday- Friday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and weekends, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Alexandria Art Nights are the second Thursday of the month with extended hours until 8 p.m. Visit www.PotomacCraftsmenFiberGallery.com or call 703-548-0935.
"Dreamscapes" will be presented by Gallery West, a fine art gallery, at 205 S. Union St., through Jan. 30. Visit www.gallery-west.com.
House of Cards Show, Feb. 4-27, at Del Ray Artisan Gallery, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., featuring handmade cards with all the elements of imagination available. Card-making artists will use many techniques including stamping, collaging, decoupaging, painting, sewing, drawing as well as mixed media and 3-D elements. Cards will be available for purchase.
The Von Brahler Gallery, located at 1437 Powhatan St., will be hosting open studio shows during 2005 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Shows will be on Feb. 19 and 20; March 19 and 20; April 16 and 17; May 21 and 22; June 18 and 19; July 16 and 17; Aug. 20 and 21; Sept. 17 and 18; Oct. 15 and 16; Nov. 19 and 20; and Dec. 17 and 18.
“Beauty Heals.” Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is asking local artists to submit original works for a new “Beauty Heals” collection of artwork. The permanent collection will be on display to enhance the healing environment by filling the hospital with works of color and inspiration for patients, families and staff. Entrants may submit up to three one-of-a-kind works created with the intent to heal. The artist must reside in the Washington, D.C.-metro area, and be over the age of 18. Entries must be submitted by March 1 and results will be announced by March 22. Call 703-664-7102.
Q&A Quilt Art, a local fiber artists group, will exhibit its work at Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Road. The artwork ranges from abstract to representational, intensely personal to universally themed, whimsical to deadly serious. Call 703-642-5173 or visit www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/gsgp/.
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<lst>The Alexandria Singers are looking for sopranos, tenors, and basses to perform Broadway to Beatles; Jazz to Gershwin; and Top 40 to Torch Songs. Open auditions will be held on Tuesday evenings. Visit www.AlexandriaSingers.com or call 703-941-7464.
Nova Community Chorus is seeking singers for its Spring 2005 season. Registration for this one-credit class at Northern Virginia Community College is required. The semester's rehearsals have started for April performances with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic of Mozart's Coronation Mass, and five choral selections from Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. No audition required. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at the NVCC Alexandria campus. Email nvwhitm@nv.cc.va.us or call 703-845-6097.
<hdr15>Miscellaneous
<lst>Walking with Washington Tours. Meet at the Fountain at Market Square, 301 King St. in Old Town Alexandria, every Sunday in February, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Celebrate the life of George Washington with Bob Madison, a volunteer at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum who has researched more than 140 places in Alexandria associated with George Washington. Madison will lead a 15-block guided tour of Old Town, exploring Washington’s 50-year association with Alexandria. Free, open to the general public. No reservations necessary. Call 703-991-4474.
Annual George Washington 10K Race will take place Feb. 19-25. Certified course through Eisenhower Valley and along Holmes Run through Alexandria Parklands. Benefits Brain Injury Services Inc. and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Prizes, T-shirts and refreshments. Meet at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. Fee $20. To register or for more information visit www.washingtonbirthday.net or call 703-451-8881.
Babies and Movies Mondays. Weekly film showings catering exclusively to parents and their babies. Every Monday, at 1:30 p.m., at Old Town Theater, 815 1/2 King St., Alexandria. For more information, call 703-587-7507.
The General Assembly of Virginia is providing a toll-free Constituent Viewpoint hot line. Constituent Viewpoint allows citizens of the commonwealth the opportunity to express their views on the issues before the General Assembly to their representatives in the Senate and House of Delegates. The number is available each legislative workday through Feb. 25. Call 1-800-889-0229.
Free Legal Services are being offered by the Sacramento Neighborhood Center (SNC), the Fairfax Bar Pro Bono Program and the lawyers of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice. The companies have teamed to offer free legal advice and referral information to low-income residents of southeastern Fairfax county. Attorneys are available at SNC, 8972 E. Sacramento Drive, on the third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Appointments required. Service is free and confidential. Call 703-619-2964.
AARP Tax Counseling is being offered at the Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, in February. Available weekdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays, from 5-8 p.m., and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For adults. Trained volunteers will help file taxes online for mid-to-low-income taxpayers and those age 60 or older. Call for an appointment, 703-765-3645.
The 2005 Miss Virginia American Coed Scholarship State Pageant is looking for contestants for the Aug. 11-14 pageant in Richmond. This is an "All Natural" scholarship pageant for girls ages 3-22. The emphasis is on the academic and volunteerism. Makeup is not allowed on contestants under the age of 13. For an application e-mail contact@msvaamericancoed.com or call 804-305-4239, or visit www.msvaamericancoed.com.
Parlez Vous Cafe. Parents and children are invited on the first and third Sundays of each month for croissants, beverages and story time in French. 11:30 a.m. snacks, 12 p.m. story time. Suggested donation: $10/family. Parlez Vous is located at 1610 King St.