Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar May 7-13
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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar May 7-13

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week's paper. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions.

Ongoing

On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Waterfront and see history-inspired performances near the Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and greet” of early Alexandria residents and travelers near the Waterfront and lower King Street. Free. Visit www.historicalexandria.org for more.

Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services present free dance workshops at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, from 3:30-5 p.m. on May 8. To register, 703-324-4386.

Beginning Feb. 25, the T.C. Williams High School Planetarium will welcome the Alexandria community one night each month during the school year for a free hour-long show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for “A Night With the Stars,” which will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration, required, may be completed online at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/planetarium/ or by calling the planetarium at 703-824-6805, extension 6300.

Mount Vernon will bring back its popular National Treasure Tour through Oct. 31. Included in this approximately hour-long walking tour is the Mansion's basement and cornerstone, the setting for a pivotal scene in the movie. This daily tour is limited to 25 visitors per time slot, takes place at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults; $14 seniors; $7 children (6-11); free for children 5 & under. Advance tickets are available online at MountVernon.org.

Spectacular gardens are in bloom as Mount Vernon hosts its annual outdoor garden and gift sale beginning April 11 through May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual sale includes ornamentals, perennials and annuals, garden items, books, and heirloom plants propagated from historic cuttings. No admission is required to shop in the Gardening Days tent (located in front of the Mount Vernon Inn Complex). Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780-2000.

Join City archaeologists and trained volunteers for a program for children of all ages at Alexandria Archaeology Family Dig Days. Monthly Family Dig Days will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, in Alexandria. The 2009 dates are: Saturday, May 30; Saturday, July 18; Saturday, Aug. 15; Saturday, Sept. 12; Saturday, Oct. 17. $5/person. Registration required, 703-838-4399 or visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org.

Mount Vernon commemorates George and Martha Washington’s 250th wedding anniversary with a new collection of fine stationery available at the Shops at Mount Vernon, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780-2000.

On Sundays at 2 p.m., enjoy a family bike ride. Meet at Cameron Run Regional Park, 4100 Eisenhower Ave. Rides will be canceled if inclement weather. Reservations required, 703-303-4803.

Friday/May 8

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive. See the Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus perform. $15-$30. Visit www.harmonizers.org or 703-910-4600.

Open Stages Festival. 7:30 p.m. at the Convergence, A Creative Community of Faith, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com for tickets.

Story Time. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Enjoy stories and more. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-492.

Saturday/May 9

Spring Bus Tour. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Visit Richmond area Civil War sites. $120/FFW member; $135/nonmember. Deadline is May 1. 703-838-4848.

Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Browse antiques, collectibles, art and more. Proceeds benefit Friends of Homeless Animals. Visit www.foha.org for more.

Outdoor Art Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Browse works from more than 20 artists. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for more.

Garden Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Browse shrubs, plants, flowers and more from local growers. Free. Visit www.greenspring.org or 703-642-5173.

Music Performance. 2 p.m. or 8 p.m. at Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive. See the Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus perform. $15-$30. Visit www.harmonizers.org or 703-910-4600.

Spring Garden Party. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy meeting Mrs. Washington, music, games and more. $15/adult; $14/senior; $7/child. Visit.MountVernon.org for more.

Shop for Shelter. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square. Proceeds benefit Carpenter’s Shelter. Free, RSVP to polished@tuanh.com or 703-888-3696. $5/door.

VisionWalk. Fight blindness by walking at 9 a.m. at Cameron Run Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave.

Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, 1000 St. Stephen’s Road. Enjoy a march, painting, games, magic, food and more. Proceeds benefit Mattie Brow. Visit www.mattiebear.blogspot.com for more.

Book Sale. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Enjoy searching books for all ages from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 703-339-4610.

Wedding Re-Creation. 5-8 p.m. at the Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St. See the 1774 wedding of Sarah Carlyle to William Herbert of Alexandria. Enjoy food, drink and dancing. $50/person. 703-549-2997 for reservations.

High Tea and Fashion Show. Noon-2:30 p.m. at The Clarity Breast Cancer Foundation offices, 4401 Ford Ave. See the new Belafigura line of swimwear. 703-984-9301.

Open Stages Festival. 7:30 p.m. at the Convergence, A Creative Community of Faith, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com for tickets.

Story Time. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Enjoy stories and more. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-492.

Mommies Are Nice Storytime. Ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Get ready for Mother's Day with a storytime all about the many reasons people love Mommies. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Your Garden and You. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Find ways to alter a garden. $18/person. 703-642-5173 to register. Visit www.greenspring.org for more.

Sunday/May 10

Music Performance. 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Old Town, 228 S. Pitt St. Hear the Choral Evensong. Free. Donations accepted.

Free Mother’s Day Tours. Noon-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. or Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. $4/other adults; $2/child. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.

Music Performance. 2 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear the Marine Band. Free. Visit www.schlesingercenter.com for more.

Spring Garden Party. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy meeting Mrs. Washington, music, games and more. $15/adult; $14/senior; $7/child. Visit.MountVernon.org for more.

Music Performance. 2:30 p.m. at Episcopal High School, 3900 W. Braddock Road. Hear the Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra.

Spring Open House Sale. 5-8 p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Browse works, listen to music, enjoy food, activities and more. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.

Family Tour Days. 1-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Enjoy tours by junior Docents. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242 for admission prices.

Bach Vespers. 6-6:45 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian, 2701 Cameron Mills Road. Free. www.wpc-alex.org.

French Storytime. All ages. 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a French story time. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Mother’s Day Tea: Mothers in Art. 1-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Take an entertaining look at art depicting mothers through the centuries. Afterwards raise a teacup to mothers everywhere. $25. Call 703-941-7987 to register.

Monday/May 11

Yoga for Gardeners. 9:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Features the Vinyasa method. $66/six-class session. To register, 703-642-5173.

Workshop. Learn how to create spring-inspired centerpieces at 7 p.m. at the Studio, 8088 Danewood Drive. $255/three classes. Visit www.WisteriaFlorals.com or 703-336-1042 to register.

Book Group. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6328 Richmond Highway. Discuss “In the Ring” by Robert Bennett. Free. 703-768-6700.

Early Reader Book Discussion. 3:30 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children 6-8 years can enjoy book activities. Free. 703-971-0010.

Books and Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner. Free. 703-765-3645.

Tuesday/May 12

Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6328 Richmond Highway. Discuss “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell. Free. 703-768-6700.

Wednesday/May 13

Plant Lecture. 7:30 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Learn about Dyke Marsh wildlife preserve. Free. 703-768-2525.

Rising Words, Rising Images. 11 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children 9-12 can discuss “Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution” by Ji-li Jiang. Free. Registration required, 703-765-3645.

Thursday/May 14

Toast to Fashion. 6:30 p.m. at Belle Have Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road. See new trends from area shops and more. $40/advance or $45/door. Visit www.campagnacenter.org or 703-549-0111.

Second Thursday Art Night. 6-9 p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Enjoy artwork about a man’s best friend, pet adoption and more. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838-4565.

Mosaics for Moms, 7-8:30 p.m. at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Give mom a night out for mother’s day and a chance to create a beautiful mosaic work of art. Visit www.artatthecenter.org/classes for details.

Fundraiser. 5-9 p.m. at Chicken Out Rotisserie in Old Town. Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit Friends of the World Food Program.

Music Performance. 7 .m. at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Hear Pat Wictor with David Lafleur perform. $10/person. Visit NVFAA.org for more.

Preschool Palettes. All ages. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call to register. 703-548-4092. Hooray forBooks! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Friday/May 15

Needlework Identification Day. 12:30-4:30 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Bring needlework and learn how to properly care for it and see if it is an 18th or 19th century piece. $5/piece is requested. Reservations required, 703-838-4994.

Music for Brass Quintet. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Hear the United States Air Force Band. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil for more.

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road. Benefit concert for Whitman-Walker Clinic. Donations accepted. Visit www.trinityalexandria.org or 703-549-5500 ext. 103.

Saturday/May 16

5K Run/Walk. 8:30 a.m. at South Run Park. The run benefits the National Capital Lyme Association. Registration day of or at www.active.com.

Soldier-Led Tour. 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Free. Learn about the defenses of Washington. Visit www.fortward.org or 703-838-4848.

Opening Reception. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St. See pieces from “International Children’s Book Illustrators.” Free. 703-798-8686.

Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Raceway Farms. Free.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear the American Balalaika Symphony. Visit www.absorchestra.org or 703-351-1331 for tickets.

Community Day. Noon-5 p.m. at UCM’s Community Center at Creekside Village, 7966 Janna Lee Ave. Free. 703-799-3832.

Celebration. 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon Country Club, 5111 Old Mill Road. Celebration of Gum Springs Community. Reservations required, 703-799-1198.

Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Black Girl, White Girl” by Joyce Carol Oates. Free. 703-765-3645.

“Paint” Alexandria 2009. The Art League is holding the event. $40/artists of all media and skill levels can participate. Public can view artists at work in front of the Torpedo Factory. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-2323 for more.

Spring Wildflower Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Browse trees, shrubs, vines and more. Free. Visit www.vnps.org or 703-642-5173.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at NVCC Alexandria Campus, 3001 N. Beauregard St. $20/adult; $10/children. 703-845-6097. Hear piano duo Christine and David Hagan.

Family Dance and Dinner. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Light Horse, 710 King St. Enjoy hamburgers and more with proceeds benefiting the Kathy Wilson Foundation. $25/person; $40/couple; $7/child. Visit www.kathywilsonfoundation.org for more.

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road. Hear the Northern Virginia Chorale. $20/adult; $10/student. Visit www.northervirginiachorale.org for more.

Classics Storytime. Ages 3-6. 11:30 am. Some books get better with age, while some are instant classics. Free.c703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Game Day at Hooray for Books! All ages. 2 p.m. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Spring Garden Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. More than 40 vendors of rare and unusual plants descend on Green Spring Gardens to fill one’s spring gardening needs. 703-642-5173. Visit www.greenspring.org for more.

Sunday/May 17

Music Performance. 4 p.m. at Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear the New Dominion Chorale and Orchestra. $25/adult; $20/senior; $5/student, child. Visit www.newdominion.org or 703-442-9404.

Opening Reception. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St. See pieces from “International Children’s Book Illustrators.” Free. 703-798-8686.

Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. Hear Jonathan Byrd perform with Carey Creed. $15/general; $12/member or advance. Visit www.focusmusic.org or 703-501-6061.

Bach Vespers. 6-6:45 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian, 2701 Cameron Mills Road. Free. www.wpc-alex.org.

“Paint” Alexandria 2009. The Art League is holding the event. $40/artists of all media and skill levels can participate. Public can view artists at work in front of the Torpedo Factory. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-2323 for more.

Jazz at Meade. 4 p.m. at Meade Episcopal Church, 322 N. Alfred St. Hear Aretha Grayson. $15/donation. Visit meadechurch.org or 703-549-1334 for more.

My Kissing Hands Keepsake Impressions. All ages. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call to register. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.mykissinghands.com or www.hooray4books.com

Monday/May 18

Yoga for Gardeners. 9:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Features the Vinyasa method. $66/six-class session. To register, 703-642-5173.

Workshop. Learn how to create spring-inspired centerpieces at 7 p.m. at the Studio, 8088 Danewood Drive. $255/three classes. Visit www.WisteriaFlorals.com or 703-336-1042 to register.

Mystery Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Discuss “Strike Dog” by Joseph Heywood. Free. 703-768-6700.

Family Story Time. All ages, 2-2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Drop into the Children’s Library Corner, listen to stories read by the children’s librarian and then enjoy an activity. Free. 703-642-5173 to register. Visit www.greenspring.org for more.

Tuesday/May 19

Auditions. 6:30 p.m. at Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. Audition for Alexandria Choral Society Children’s Chorus. Free. For appointment call 703-548-4734.

Mother-Daughter Book Group. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children 9-11. Call for title. Registration required, 703-971-0010.

Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Discuss “Franklin and Lucy” by Joseph Perisco. Free. 703-339-4610.

Meeting. 1 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society will discuss European migration. Free. Visit www.mvgenealogy.org or 703-360-0920.

Wednesday/May 20

Fashion Show. 7 p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Malaysian Batik designer Sharifah Maheran Barakbah will showcase her designs. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.

Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call for title. Free. 703-971-0010.

Thursday/May 21

Papermaking Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m. at Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Learn to recycle paper into beautiful hand-made paper. Visit www.artatthecenter.org/classes for details.

Poetry Discussion. 7 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Discuss poetry by C.P. Cavafy. Free. 703-768-6700.

Garden Stroll and Tea. 1-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Take a relaxing stroll through the gardens and enjoy tea at the Historic House. $25/individual. Call 703-941-7987 to register.

Friday/May 22

Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m., the human/pet companion bond is explored through art in the “Bond for Life” exhibition at the Del Ray Artisans gallery. Free. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org or 703-683-2949.

Dance Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre 125 S. Old Glebe Road. See the Center Dance Company perform “The Firebird Ballet and Other Works.” $12-$22 and can be purchased at www.centerdancecompany.org or 703-778-3008.

Anne Leslie Silhouettes. All ages. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Invest in a handmade silhouette of one’s child from artist Anne Leslie. Call to register. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Saturday/May 23

Teddy Bear Tea. 1 p.m. at Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Children 5-10 years of age can enjoy. $18/person. Reservations required, 703-838-4356.

Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Anthony T. Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah St. Hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees. Free. Visit www.alexjaycees.org for more.

Dance Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre 125 S. Old Glebe Road. See the Center Dance Company perform “The Firebird Ballet and Other Works.” $12-$22 and can be purchased at www.centerdancecompany.org or 703-778-3008.

Mind Your Manners Storytime. Ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Learn about the concepts that make up good manners. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com.

Sunday/May 24

Bach Vespers. 6-6:45 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian, 2701 Cameron Mills Road. Free. www.wpc-alex.org.

Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre 125 S. Old Glebe Road. See the Center Dance Company perform “The Firebird Ballet and Other Works.” $12-$22 and can be purchased at www.centerdancecompany.org or 703-778-3008.

French Storytime. All ages. 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a special French story time. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books! Children's Bookstore, 1555 King St. www.hooray4books.com

Tuesday/May 26

Auditions. 6:30 p.m. at Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St. Audition for Alexandria Choral Society Children’s Chorus. Free. For appointment call 703-548-4734.

Wednesday/May 27

G is for Garden. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children 3-5 can have fun with the letter “g.” Free. Registration required, 703-765-3645.

Writer’s Peer Review. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Get feedback on works. Free. 703-339-4610.

Lincoln Assassination Lecture. Elizabeth Steger Trindal will discuss her book “Mary Surratt: An American Tragedy” at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Mary Surratt, who was educated in Alexandria, was hanged for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Free. Visit www.alexandriahistorical.org or 703-683-2636.

Friday/May 29

Basic Gardening Series: A Garden Made in the Shade. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Green Spring’s Master Gardeners share gardening tips on shade plants, clarify simple steps and debunk horticulture myths. $12/session. Call 703-642-5173 to register.