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<lst>League of Reston Artists presents its Annual Juried Theme Exhibition at Walker and Company in Reston. This year’s theme is “Edges." This exhibition features juried works of contemporary fine art by LRA members. $300 in prize money will be presented at the opening reception awards ceremony by this year’s judge, Robert Cole. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Dec. 3. This exhibition is free and open to the public. Walker and Company is located at Cascades Executive Center, 12006 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191. For directions, see the LRA’s Web site at http://www.leagueofrestonartists.org
The League of Reston Artists presents, "i found your photo," a benefit art exhibition of found photographs curated by experimental photographer, James W. Bailey, a native of Mississippi who currently resides in Reston. He has long been fascinated with found photographs and believes that these missing photographic objects rise to the level of fine art. In December of 2005 and January of 2006, Bailey will present a unique curated art exhibition in Reston featuring a donated collection of these lost photographic treasures titled, “i found your photo." The exhibition will run from Dec. 5, to January 27, 2006, at the University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus in Reston. An opening reception will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, from 6-9 p.m. For more information about “i found your photo," see the project Web site at http://www.ifoundyourphoto.blogspot.com/.
The Reston Museum Holiday Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday, 12-5 p.m., selling Reston T-shirts and sweatshirts, Reston tea towels, throw blankets mugs and White House ornaments. Also available are works by local artists. The Museum Shop is located at 1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center. For more information call 703-709-7700 or go to www.restonmuseum.org
The Greater Reston Art Center (GRACE) will celebrate the holiday season with the annual Art for Giving exhibition, running from Dec. 1-23. The exhibition will feature fine art and fine craft artworks by regional artists. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6-8 p.m. All are invited to attend the reception and shop for distinctive artistic gifts and festive decorations in the main gallery exhibition and the Collector’s Shop. GRACE is located on the corner of Market and Saint Francis streets in the Reston Town Center, directly across from Town Square park. The gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Town of Herndon presents the annual Town Square Singers – Holiday Reflections. Performance features familiar holiday selections with new compositions. Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 2 p.m., the Industrial Strength Theatre. Adults, $9, children, 12 and under, $8. Call 703-787-7300 for tickets.
Warm Clothes from Warm Hearts clothing drive for new, warm, hats, socks and gloves for men, women and children. Donations are collected at Heritage Fellowship United Church of Christ, 2501 Fox Mill Road, Reston, through Dec. 10. Donations count for admittance to a Dec. 3, 10 a.m., performance by James Daniels, Gospel recording artist, Michael J. Girdy and Company, saxophonist, and A New Voice Inc., youth theatre group, Tally Ho Theatre, 19 West Market St., Leesburg. 25 percent of all financial and clothing donations will be distributed to the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Relief Fund.
Teen Cinema Afterschool Program. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to the Herndon Community Center for an afternoon of refreshments and a movie — all free. Teen Cinema is held the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. This is a great way to see friends and make new ones. All movies are rated PG or PG-13. Call 703-435-6868. Schedule: Dec. 8, Fat Albert; Dec. 22, Coach Carter.
The League of Reston Artists presents, at the University of Phoenix Northern Virginia Campus, 11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 200, an exhibition of fine art water photography by Corey Hilz. Exhibition runs through Jan. 27. Exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Hilz at 703-473-4618 or corey@coreyhilz.com, or visit www.coreyhilz.com.
Multi-cultural open mic every Friday night at Shahi Kabob House hosted by Doug Conner of The Sneakers. Located at 724 Pine St. in Herndon. Call 703-796-0110.
Drop-In Chess: Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to come to Reston Community Center Hunters Woods on Thursday nights, from 7-9 p.m., for a free chess club. There a limited number of boards available or bring your own. For further information, directions or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or visit http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
The Reston Community Center's Senior book group meets every fourth Thursday, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods to discuss a wide variety of books. Coffee, tea and cookies are provided at no charge. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Books are on reserve at the Information Desk of the Reston Regional Library.
Live band swing dancing at the Dulles Hilton, located at the corner of McLearan Road and Route 28 in Herndon, every Friday night with Sue and Gary Caley. Cost is $12 and includes a half-hour beginner class at 8:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 9 p.m.-midnight. For a complete line up of the bands, visit www.gottaswing.com.
Holiday Jazz at Tarara, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17. Jazz up the holidays at Tarara with the stylings of some of Virginia’s finest musicians 12-4 p.m. Enjoy holiday treats along with wine and gift shop specials. Rain or shine at Tarara Winery, located at 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Tasting Fee. Call 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.