Diversions

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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<cal1>Wednesday/July 26

<cal2>Naked Grace. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Honeychuck. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Casey Stratton. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Ian Anderson. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch Ian Anderson and his rock-n-roll flute as he plays the Orchestral Jethro Tull with the Filene Center Orchestra. Tickets: $40/$22.. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

<cal1>Thursday/July 27

<cal2>Brooksie Kid Songs. Children's Entertainment. 11-11:30 a.m. in front of the Reston Museum, Lake Anne, Reston. Free. Presented by the Lake Anne Merchants Association.

Project Natale. Jazz. 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Part of the Nottoway Nights concert series. Free. www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks.

October Skies. Acoustic Current Folk. 7-9 p.m. at Lake Anne, Reston. Take A Break Concerts, every Thursday. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy.

Texas Hold'em Tournament. 6-11 p.m. at the Tower Club, Tyson's Corner. The USO of Metropolitan Washington has teamed up with Federated IT and Computer Security Solutions, Inc. of McLean, VA to sponsor "On Deck," a Texas Hold 'Em tournament. Players will compete for the evening's grand prize — a seat in a professional Texas Hold 'Em tournament. In addition, the event will include a unique "Jack of all Trades" services silent auction. Registration is $100 per person Contact dek_malone@yahoo.com or visit www.USOMetroDC.org/eventspage.htm.

Naked Blue. Pop/Americana. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Town Green, Herndon Municipal Center, Herndon. Part of the 'Music Under the Stars,' produced by the Town of Herndon Department of Parks and Recreation. Free. 703-787-7300.

Rude Buddha. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

The Rivalry. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Freddy Inferno. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $12. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

ABBA-The Music. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A tribute to the supergroup. Tickets: $36/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Friday/July 28

<cal2>"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

Soldiers of Jah Army. Reggae. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $15. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Schizo-phonic. Pop/Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Gonzo's Nose. Rock covers. 11 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Paul Anka. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Saturday/July 29

<cal2>Twin Branches Trek. 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Twin Branches Nature Trail, Glade Drive and Twin Branches Road intersection, Reston. Ramble along Twin Branches stream and enjoy the beautiful forest lands of this little known valley. Reservations required by July 26. $3 RA members, $5 non-residents. 703-435-6530.

Fiesta Latina. 12-4 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. In conjunction with the Sterling Community Center, Discovery Park will be sponsoring Fiesta Latina, a celebration of diversity. Free admission. There will be music, entertainment, food, information booths, games and more. 703-430-9480.

The Actor's Workshop. at the Lindsay C. Petersen Rehearsal Hall, 266 Sunset Park Drive, Sunset Business Park, Herndon. Presented by the Reston Community Players. This five-week workshop runs July 29-Aug. 26. 9:30 a.m.—12 p.m. for ages 9-12. 12:30—2:30 p.m. for ages

13 and up. $150 total for sessions. 703-501-7588.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"1940's Radio Hour." 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. Presented by C.A.S.T In Mclean. Tickets: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors. Visit www.castinmclean.org.

Soldiers of Jah Army. Reggae. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $15. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Ten: Pearl Jam Cover Band. 9:30 p.m. at Ned Devines, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. 703-793-7376.

Bio Ritmo. Cuban Salsa. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

The Beach Boys. 2 & 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. The Beach Boys play two shows of summertime songs. Tickets: $34/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Sunday/July 30

<cal2>Equality Fairfax Fifth Annual Summer Picnic. 12-4 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Play volleyball, Frisbee and picnic games, or lounge, visit and listen to live music. Bring food to barbecue and a lawn/beach chair. Participate in raffles. RSVP to picnic@EqualityFairfax.org or call 703-255-1552.

"Bat Boy the Musical." Rock Musical. 2 p.m. at the Waddell Theater on the Loudoun Campus of NOVA, 1000 Harry F. Byrd Highway, Sterling. Directed by Matthew Randall and Natalie V. Safley. Not recommended for children under 13. Tickets: $10 for general public, $8 for students and seniors. Contact 703-948-7701.

Difficult Run Jazz Band. Jazz. 6-8 p.m. at the Great Falls Village Center. Part of the Summer Concerts on the Green series. 703-759-2485.

Vienna Community Band. 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Community Center auditorium. Contact Patricia O'Keefe at 703-281-4077 or visit www.viennaband.org.

Ali Marcus. Singer/Songwriter. 2 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $5. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Jann Klose. Acoustic. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Trisha Yearwood. Country. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Yearwood performs with special guest Danielle Peck. Tickets: $38/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Monday/July 31

<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

Fionna Apple. Pop. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Apple performs with special guest David Garza. Tickets: $40/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 1

<cal2>Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.

Guster & Ray LaMontagne. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. With special guest Rogue Wave. Tickets: $36/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

Gordon Lightfoot. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$22. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 3

<cal2>"I Love Paris!" 8:15 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the NSO perform with Renee Fleming, soprano. Tickets range from $20-$46. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

"It Takes A Shoemaker." 7:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Parish Center Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. Featuring professional and local actors and The Jubil-Aires. Tickets: $10, adults; $7, children 12 and under. 703-860-8510 or www.saintjn.org.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 4

<cal2>"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Play! A Video Game Symphony. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the NSO perform the music to some of the most popular video games. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 5

<cal2>Pickling Produce: Participatory Family Event. 1-4 p.m. at The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, Mclean. Crisp sour pickles from the kitchen garden will bring flavor to the colonial farm family’s meals. Help prepare vegetables for pickling as the farm wife shows you how she combines salt, water and homemade vinegar to preserve her summer crops. $3 adults, $2 children and senior citizens. Complimentary admission with farm membership. 703-442-7557.

Back to School Fashion Show. 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Tysons Corner Center is hosting a Back to School Fashion Event the same weekend Virginia has authorized its first Tax Free Holiday. Three stages throughout the mall will showcase the must haves for students heading back to school this fall.

"Madagascar" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

"It Takes A Shoemaker." 2 & 7:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Parish Center Auditorium, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston. Featuring professional and local actors and The Jubil-Aires. Tickets: $10, adults; $7, children 12 and under. 703-860-8510 or www.saintjn.org.

"The Wizard of Oz." 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch "The Wizard of Oz" while the NSO performs the score. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

Jambulay. Reggae & Calypso. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 6

<cal2>Spiritual Science. 2-4 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. The Spiritual Science Research Foundation is holding a free workshop on how the spiritual dimension affects our lives. Depression, chest pain, marital disharmony, skin disorders, addictions and natural disasters are just some of the problems that have their root cause in the spiritual dimension. The workshop will explore spiritual remedies to alleviate them. www.SpiritualResearchFoundation.org/events

“Dreaming in Color" Reception. 2-4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center's Jo Ann Rose Gallery, 1609-A Washington Plaza. Local artist Karen Danenberger’s presents both realistic and impressionistic depiction of memories of Venice, Italy, scenes of the artist’s childhood home of Cape Cod, and excerpts from daily life in Reston. 703-476-4500.

"Oliver." 2 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 7 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

George Benson & Al Jarreau. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. With guest Raul Midon. Tickets: $40/$25. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 8

<cal2>Trey McIntyre Project. Ballet. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Feline Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Visit www.wolftrap.org.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 9

<cal2>The Miles. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 11

<cal2>“Kids’ Night Out II." 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Children ages 6-9 enjoy supervised group play time at the Reston Community Center.. Parents can take some free time while their children play games, create arts and crafts, watch movies or feed the ducks on the lake. Snacks and drinks are provided during the evening. $10 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $15 for nonresidents. 703-476-4500 or 800-828-1120 (TTY).

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Shane Hines and the Trance. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 12

<cal2>14th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The world’s largest show, over 200 exhibitors from the United States, Europe, Near East, Russia, Israel, South Africa and Asia show, sell, buy, trade vintage & new pens. 703-448-1234.

"Babe: The Gallant Pig" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

The Airmen of Note. U.S. Air Force Jazz Band. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

Tempest. Celtic Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 13

Sunday Tea Dancers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye incorporate mini-lessons while dancers swing, fox-trot, cha-cha and waltz to oldies and modern dance. With a partner or alone. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required and admission is $3. 703-390-6157.

"Blood Brothers." 7 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Audie Blaylock & Redline. 7 p.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets: $12. 703-435-8377.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 17

<cal2>“Acrylic Painting.” 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Lecture and discussion exposes the mystery surrounding the art of painting. $15 for residents and employees of Small District 5, and $25 for non-residents. 703-476-4500.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 18

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 19

<cal2>"Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.

Entrain. Island Rhythms. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 23

<cal2>Wee Play. 10 a.m. at the Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St., Herndon. Activities will include a circle time with stories, finger plays, puppets, and instruments, a craft project, playtime with the parachute and a snack. Children ages 20 months to 5 years with an adult are invited. Children $5., parents and seniors are free. Reservations for children are required. www.weeplayinfo.com

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 26

<cal2>"Men In Black" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.

The Legendary Orioles, The Jewels, The Memories. Doowop Showcase. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.

<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 10

<cal2>Sunday Tea Dancers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye incorporate mini-lessons while dancers swing, fox-trot, cha-cha and waltz to oldies and modern dance. With a partner or alone. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required and admission is $3. 703-390-6157.

<cal1>Friday/September 15

<cal2>Book Sale. The AAUW Used Book Sale benefits scholarships for women. The sale will be held at the Mclean Community Center on September 15-17.

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