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The League of Reston Artists (LRA) presents its Annual Judged Photography Exhibition at the National Center Gallery of the U.S. Geological Survey through July 31. This exhibition features photographs by photographers from the metro Washington, D.C., region, and $300 in award monies will be presented at the opening reception by this year's judge, Joe Miller. During the reception, visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favorite work. The photographer of the work who receives the most votes will be awarded the People's Choice Award at the opening reception Wednesday, July 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the National Center Gallery of the U.S. Geological Survey. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit the Web site, http://www.leagueofrestonartists.org.
The Reston Community Center and Reston Art Gallery and Studios presents the exhibit Ò13 Artists Ð 13 Views,Ó at Lake Anne, July 6-31. The gallery reception will be held July 10, from 2-4 p.m. For Community Center Gallery times call, 703-476-4500, Ext. 3000. The Reston Art Gallery is open Saturday and Sunday, from 12-5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, from 12-2:30 p.m. Call 703-481-8156.
"Evolution" is a an art exhibit that traces the progression of the work of Deborah Remmers from images captured on black and white film to the expressive use of color, line, shape and texture in her paintings and monotype prints. All are welcome to attend the opening reception Friday, July 15, from 6-9 p.m., at the University of Phoenix, Northern Virginia Campus, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 200, Reston. Through Sept. 2, the exhibition is open and free to the public during regular business hours Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.Ð10 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.Ð1 p.m.
Local basketry artist Virginia Jenkins of Herndon will be featured in "Bushels of Color," a new exhibit at the Artists' Undertaking Gallery at 309 Mill St., Occoquan. The exhibit will open Aug. 2 and continue through Sept. 5. The gallery is open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 703-494-0584.
The New York Subway, Chinatown, and Venice will be artfully displayed on six large murals in the exhibition "Scenes of Inspirations and Other Works" from Friday, through Friday, Aug. 26 in Reston. The artist's figurative style is grounded in his studies of art history, providing thoughtful visuals. An opening reception will take place Friday, June 10, from 6-9 p.m. The display will be free and open to the public at the University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 200, in Reston. For directions visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org or contact Josh Yavelberg at 202-276-1780 or josh@yavelbergstudios.com.
The Reston Chamber Orchestra invites area musicians who play orchestral instruments Ñ stringed instruments of the violin family, woodwinds, brass and percussion Ñ interested in performing orchestral music to join the orchestra for its annual summer reading sessions. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. Music by Bach, Mozart, Copeland and Mendelssohn will be performed. Four sessions will be held on the following Monday evenings; July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, and Aug. 8. Each session will start at 7:30 p.m., at The United Christian Parish Church, Hunters W