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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Wednesday/May 24

Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. Enjoy the RA's "Meet Me at the Movies - Senior Movie Day" at the Reston Multiplex Cinema, Reston Town Center. The featured movie is Monster In Law and is free to those 55 or older. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Call 703-435-6530.

Reston on Film. 7 p.m. "Reston – Past, Present, and Future" on film at the Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. A presentation by Steve Resz, who will talk about the making of his brand new film about Reston. The DVD will be for sale at Reston Museum. Visit www.restonmuseum.org.

Fundraising Youth Dinner. 6-7:30 p.m. Bonefish Grill in Fairfax is sponsoring this third annual dinner with all proceeds going to support the church’s youth program and the youth’s summer TEAMeffort mission trip to work with migrant families in Florida. Held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, a United Methodist church located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road., Vienna. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 3 to 10. Children under 2 will be admitted free. 703-281-3987 or www.GoodShepherdVA.com.

Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Artists perform at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Acoustic performers should be present before 9 p.m. to sign up. Bands follow the acoustic performers. Bands must sign up in advance by calling 703-435-JIMS. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.

Robbie Schaeffer. Americana. 7:30 p.m. Robbie Schaeffer, from the band Eddie From Ohio, performs in the Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Tickets: $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance reservations strongly encouraged. 703-352-5900.

Thursday/May 25

RCC Spanish Fiesta. 11 am.-2 p.m. at RCC, Hunter's Woods, Reston. To top off National Older American's Month, RCC's Senior Academy offers a day of Latin culture and free health screenings. Live performances from music band Latin Soul and dance group Salsa Fuego, and samples of complimentary traditional Latin American cuisine. Admission is free, registration required. Register in person or by faxing a registration form to 703-476-2488. The event is sponsored by the Reston Community Center, Reston Association and Reston Hospital. Contact Shawnaa Hughes, Senior Adult Program Director at 703-390-6157.

Advanced Sushi Class. 6-7 p.m. Learn to make sushi with a Japanese sushi chef at Obi Sushi, Reston Town Center. Take home what you make; all materials provided. Cost is $30 per person, or ask about packages which include 4 class levels. Limited classroom, adults only. 703-766-SUSHI.

Kyle Rjabko, Easily Amused, David McMillin. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

Friday/May 26

Open Mic Night. See an eclectic showcase of talent at the multi-cultural open mic night held at Shahi Kabob House, 724 Pine St., Herndon. Call 704-796-0110.

Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. Reggae band Black Sheep will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. To learn more, visit www.herndonrocks.com.

The Pocket Band. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.

Paul and Storm. Acoustic Comedy. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

Phil and Chris from Lloyd Dobler Effect. Acoustic Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Saturday/May 27

Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m.. Seasonal produce and other fresh goods. Market is in the parking lot behind Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St., Vienna.

The Pocket Band. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.

John Jennings. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

Welbilt and My Favorite Highway. Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Sunday/May 28

Young Soloists Recital. 3 p.m. Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.

Summer Blast Off at Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Includes a free concert by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, followed by fireworks in Wolf Trap's meadow. 703-255-1868.

Michael Faith Group. Fusion Trio. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

Tuesday/May 30

Dirtie Blonde and Common Rotation. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Kristin Cifelli and Liz Stahler. Pop/Rock 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Wednesday/May 31

FBI Lecture. 7 p.m. FBI Special Agent Debra LaPrevotte will be at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna, to talk about her experiences, including a stint at the Human Remains Recovery School in Tennessee, also known as the "Body Farm." Free. 703-938-0405.

The Influence and Linus. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

Thursday/June 1

Lynyrd Skynyrd. Classic Rock. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $42/$25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Adelyn and The Churchills. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Friday/June 2

"Oliver" Auditions. 6-9:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Children age 11-18 are invited to audition. 703-255-6360.

"The Pirates of Penzance." 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range in price from $38 to $10. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Sanford and Lena. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.

The Stringdusters. Roots. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

The Echos and Crash Boom Bang. Pop/Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Saturday/June 3

"Lestat" on Broadway. 8 a.m.-12 a.m. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a trip to see "Lestat" in New York City. A charter bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., and return around midnight. $110 for Town of Vienna residents and $230 for those outside the town. 703-255-6360.

Volleyball Tournament. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Fairfax Park, Reston. The 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Volleyball Tournament the Side Out Foundation, was

created to raise money for Breast Cancer research in the Washington Metropolitan Area. This is an all ages /all skill level grass doubles tournament. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Mail in registration or do on line registration through Pay Pal at www.sideoutfoundation.org/tournaments/Lake_Fairfax/registration.html.

Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Great Falls United Methodist Church will hold a yard sale. Shop or sell. Spaces available for $20. The rain date will be June 10. 703-582-1640 or carolwright@starpower.net.

5k Visionwalk. 10 a.m. The Northern Virginia Chapter of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is holding a 5k Visionwalk to benefit the foundation. Registration is at 9 a.m. at the Reston Town Center pavillion. This is a family oriented event, everyone is welcome to attend. For further information, visit www.fightblindness.org or call Fred Baerenz at 703-757-8020.

Reston Garden Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A dozen gardens in the Reston area will be featured including a selection of townhouse and single family shade gardens. Co-sponsored by the Reston Association and the Reston Garden Club. All proceeds from ticket sales going to the Friends of Reston for the Nature House. Tickets: $20. Visit www.restongardenclub.org

Paint-Out. There is an outdoor landscape paint-out being held at Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St. Twenty participants have been invited to paint, and all of the paintings will be auctioned. Painters will be arriving around 5 a.m., and there will be an all-you-can-eat barbecue from noon-2 p.m. Cost is $19.95 for tickets bought before June 1 and $22.95 thereafter. A portion of the proceeds will help fund activities at the park. Call 703-759-9018 visit www.forb.org. Admission to the park is free.

Art Workshop. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come to the Children's Art Workshops with Pat Macintyre at the Reston Museum,1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. Make-and-take projects themed for the seasons. 703-709-7700 or www.restonmuseum.org.

Ballroom Dancing. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Ballroom dancing with the Big Band sound of Colvin Run Dance Band. Colvin Run School House, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $12 per person. Rumba Dance Lesson 8 p.m. $5 (optional). 703-430-6557.

"The Pirates of Penzance." 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range in price from $38 to $10. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Sanford and Lena. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.

Hard Day's Night. Beatles Tribute Band. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. This event is Free, rain or shine. 703-47MYERS.

Rocknoceros. Children's Show. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $8. 703-255-1566.

David Mead. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

BOB and The Speaks. Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Sunday/June 4

Volleyball Tournament. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Fairfax Park, Reston. The 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Volleyball Tournament the Side Out Foundation, was created to raise money for Breast Cancer research in the Washington Metropolitan Area. This is an all ages /all skill level grass doubles tournament. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Mail in registration or do on line registration through Pay Pal at www.sideoutfoundation.org/tournaments/Lake_Fairfax/registration.html.

Tour de Cure. A bike ride, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, is a 12-mile ride suitable for family groups, and the 35, 63, and 100 mile rides are designed to challenge cyclists of all levels. The ride starts at Reston Town Center and provides four different routes with rest stops, snacks, drinks, and support along the

way. All routes utilize the W&OD Trail, and the 63 and 100 mile routes also include roads in Loudoun County. Visit www.diabetes.org to obtain additional information and

to sign up. The Tour de Cure also needs volunteers and sponsors for riders. Visit www.diabetes.org to sponsor a rider or to sign up as a volunteer. Volunteers may also e-mail Carolyn Barker carolyn.barker@ngc.com.

"Oliver" Auditions. 1-4 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Children age 11-18 are invited to audition. 703-255-6360.

Louisiana Swamp Romp. 2 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Featured artists include Marcia Ball, Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Ardoin and Double Clutchin' Charivari. Tickets: $25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Soup's Uncle. Rock. 8:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $8. 703-255-1566.

Tuesday/June 6

“Bach to Rock” Spring Concert. 7 p.m. in the McLean HS Auditorium,1633 Davidson Road, McLean. McLean High School Orchestras present their Spring Concert to honor their Seniors. The concert selections will include Bach’s “Concerto for Violin & Oboe in C Minor” with senior soloists Adam Laufman, cello; Helen Li and Laura Waters, violin; Maya Jones, bass; and Ali Mak, oboe. Rock selections include “Stand By Me,” “Yesterday” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” among several others. Free. 703-714-5817

The News Cars and Blondie. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See The New Cars and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Blondie. Tickets: $42/$25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Wednesday/June 7

Spring Wine Tasting Seminar. Learn the ins and outs of wine pairings at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The seminars are held on Wednesday evenings and are taught by Jane Hermansen, president of the Greater Washington Wine School, LLC. Students have the option of signing up for as many or as few of the one and a half hour sessions as they like. The cost is $45, $40 McLean district residents. This lecture is titled, "Beaujolais Bonanza." Each lecture will be held from 7:30–9 p.m. Call 703-790-0123, TTY: 703-827-8255, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.

Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Thursday/June 8

Soccer Tryouts. 6-7:30 p.m. The Reston Rapids95, currently playing in Division 2 of ODSL and looking toward a roster increase for the upcoming fall season, are seeking players that are interested in a competitive, yet fun, soccer environment. Tryouts will be on field #7B at Lake Fairfax Park. Call Pam Jensen, 703-406-2247 or e-mail restonrapids95@netzero.net.

Jewel. 8 p.m at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. See the artist perform with special guest Toby Lightman. Tickets: $42/$25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Girlyman. Acoustic Trio. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

Friday/June 9

Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. Rock bands Fighting Gravity and Everyone but Pete will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. Visit www.herndonrocks.com.

The Clarke/Duke Project. Jazz fusion and funk. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Also, The Marcus Miller Band performs. Tickets: $40/$22. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Tim Easton. Roots Rock. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

Saturday/June 10

King Teddy. Swing and jump blues. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. This event is free, rain or shine. 703-47MYERS.

Moe and North Mississippi Allstars. 6 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $30/$25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Rude Buddha and 33 West. Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

Sunday/June 11

Mosaic Harmony. 3 p.m. at the Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, SW, Vienna. Proceeds will help the Shepherd's Center continue to provide programs and services to older adults. Tickets: $20. 703-281-0538 or www.scov.org.

Kris Delmhorst and Meg Hutchinson. Folk. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $16. 703-255-1566.

Tuesday/June 13

Alonzo King's Lines Ballet. 8:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range from $34 to $10. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Alex Skolnick Trio. Jazz Guitar. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.

Wednesday/June 14

Spring Wine Tasting Seminar. Learn the ins and outs of wine pairings at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. The seminars are held on Wednesday evenings and are taught by Jane Hermansen, president of the Greater Washington Wine School, LLC. Students have the option of signing up for as many or as few of the 1.5-hour sessions as they like. The cost is $45, $40 McLean district residents. This lecture is titled, "Smell It, Taste It, Guess It." Each lecture will be held from 7:30–9 p.m. Call 703-790-0123, TTY: 703-827-8255, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.

Singer's Concert. 7:30 p.m. The 12th Annual Evelyn Lear and Thomas Stewart Emerging Singers Concert will take place at Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean. The conductor will be Sylvia Alimena with guest artists Kara Harmon, soprano; Jennifer Roderer, mezzo soprano; David Smith, tenor; and Jason Stearns, baritone. Tickets: $30 Adults — $20 Wagner Society members and McLean Orchestra subscribers — $10 Youth (18 & under) and Students with ID. 301-907-2600 or visit www.wagner-dc.org.

BrainFang. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $8. 703-255-1566.

Thursday/June 15

Elvis Costello and The Imposters. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Special guest performance by Allen Toussaint with The Crescent City Horns. Tickets: $42/$25. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Marshall Crenshaw. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $20. 703-255-1566.

Friday/June 16

Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. Rock band Burnt Sienna will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. Visit www.herndonrocks.com.

"Lady Macbeth Revealed." 8 p.m. The McLean Drama Company presents "Lady MacBeth Revealed"a new play by Rachael Bail, at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: $15, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for groups may be purchased at the Alden Theatre box office. 703-790-0123. E-mail rachbail@yahoo.com

"Orpheus: The Wonderful Constancy of Love." 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A new production for the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Tickets: $58. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

The Temptations and The Four Tops. Motown. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$22. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

The Getaway Car and Matt Duke. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566.

Saturday/June 17

Souled Out. Soul, funk, rhythm and blues. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. This event is free, rain or shine. 703-47MYERS.

The Cherry People. Rock. 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $20. 703-255-1566.

Sunday/June 18

Strawberry Festival. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton. At the Fifth annual event, enjoy fresh strawberries, shortcake, music and fun. Tickets: $3 per person, children age 3 and under addmitted free. 703-620-2594.

"Lady Macbeth Revealed." 2:30 p.m. The McLean Drama Company presents "Lady MacBeth Revealed"a new play by Rachael Bail, at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: $15, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for groups may be purchased at the Alden Theatre box office. 703-790-0123. E-mail rachbail@yahoo.com

"Orpheus: The Wonderful Constancy of Love." 2 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A new production for the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Tickets: $58. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

The Next Best Thing. Improv Comedy. 4 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Jacob Hope and the Free Agents. Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.

Friday/June 23

Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. Rock bands Junkfood and Eight Track Jones will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. To learn more, visit www.herndonrocks.com.

"Orpheus: The Wonderful Constancy of Love." 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A new production for the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Tickets: $58. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

Saturday/June 24

Firehouse Rededication. 10 a.m.-noon. The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department is officially re-dedicating its firehouse. After almost five years of planning and 13 months of major construction the station is now complete. The morning will include light refreshments and tours of the station. There will also be keynote speakers from the county, town and Fire and Rescue Department. The station is located at 400 Center St., S. Contact Daniel Sieff at dsieff@vvfd.org or call 703-938-2242.

Baaba Seth. Reggae, African and Latin rhythms. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. This event is free, rain or shine. 703-47MYERS.

Sunday/June 25

"Orpheus: The Wonderful Constancy of Love." 2 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A new production for the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Tickets: $58. 703-255-1868 or www.wolftrap.org.

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