February 7 through February 13

 

 

 

 

SPOTLIGHT:

Show Your LOVE for V Day
Feb 11 @ 6- 9 p.m. Join First Impressions Salon in ending violence against women and girls. A fashion show will be showcasing the latest trends in cocktail and evening gowns, jewelry, hair and makeup sponsored by Curvy Girls Bridal Boutique. All of the models have overcome adversities and challenges and all of the proceeds will be donated to Vday, a global movement with grassroots activists dedicated to generating broader attention and funds to stop violence against women and girls. / Prime Time Sports Bar and Grill, 11250 James Swart Cir, Fairfax; 703-378-2519; info to register; $20.

 

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UMW presents “Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2012”
Jan. 20- Feb. 24. Open gallery hours. The “Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2012” exhibit offers a snapshot of the painting medium through the work of 17 artists and is a representation of some of the current themes in painting. Claire Huschle, executive director of the Arlington Arts Center, will serve as juror of the exhibition. Active in arts administration in the Washington D.C. area, Huschle is the 2010 recipient of the AAUW Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington. / Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Ave, UMW Fredericksburg campus; 540-654-1013; http://galleries.umw.edu; Free.

Love, Politics and Scrabble: The Games People Play
Feb. 3-26 during gallery hours. Opening reception Feb. 3 @ 7-9 p.m. An all media exhibit of artwork inspired by the various games people play throughout life. This juried show asked artists to depict any of the numerous games people play in life, whether power, Monopoly, manipulation, poker, Angry Birds, baseball, or gossip./ Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria; www.thedelrayartisans.org; Free.

Meadowlark Full Moon Hike
Feb. 7 @ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join Casey Pittrizzi on a tour of Meadowlark Gardens after dark during the full moon. Explore local wildlife and moon lore. Reservations requested. / Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station; http://www.nvrpa.org; 703.255.3631; Free

Crystal Couture Fashion Show and Sale
Feb. 7- 11. Crystal Couture is back with five nights of fashionable savings and over 33 area boutiques to drool over. / Crystal City Shops, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington; 703-412-9430; www.crystalcity.org/artful/couture; Free.

‘Little Murders’ at Gunston Art Center
Through Feb. 11. Times Vary. Dysfunctional families are a part of life, but they are always entertaining, especially when they’re not yours. Set in New York in the 1960s, this dark comedy is sure to entertain, as a young couple makes their way in a destitute neighborhood. / Gunston Art Center, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington; 703-998-4555; event info; $27-$35.

A Palette of Paper: the Collages of Megan Coyle
Feb. 8 – Mar 22. Artist talk on Feb. 18 @ 1 p.m. Megan Coyle is a practicing collage artist and designer living in Northern Virginia whose work has been featured in the Washington Post, and has been exhibited in the Smithsonian Ripley Center, Art League Gallery, Fisher Gallery, and Krempp Gallery. All artwork in the show is made entirely from magazine strips, and looks as though it was made from acrylic or oil paint. / Center for the Arts, Caton Merchant Family Gallery, Old Town Manassas; www.mcoyle.com; Free.

Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra
Feb. 8 @ 8 p.m. Under the baton of Music Director and Chief Conductor Roman Leontiev, this esteemed Russian orchestra brings a stellar evening of music, including Wagner’s Overture from the opera “Der fliegende Holländer” (The Flying Dutchman) and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100. Prize-winning pianist Alexandre Pirojenko is also joined by the orchestra for Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21. / Merhcant Hall, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas; 888-945-2468; hyltoncenter.org; $30-$46.

‘Josephine Tonight’ to Aid Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy
Feb. 9 @ 7 p.m. The Friends of Alexandria Commission for Women invite you to join them for a benefit performance of Josephine Tonight, a musical biography of showbiz legend Josephine Baker. There will be a pre-performance reception at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction at intermission to help raise awareness of and funding for the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy. / Metro Stage, 1201 North Royal St, Alexandria; http://metrostage.org/josephine.html; $75 of which $40 is tax deductible.

‘Three Bears’ A Cappella Comedy
Feb. 9 –Mar. 4. Times vary. Tyson’s Corner’s award-winning professional theater, 1st Stage, along with First Draft at Charter Theater presents a musical play that offers a comedic twist on the classic fairy tale. The show is fast-paced and fun for the whole family, ages 5 and up. / 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean; 703-854-1856; www.1ststagetysons.org; $15, group discounts available.

Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington
Feb. 10 @ 8 p.m. Under the direction of faculty member Craig Fraedrich, the Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of the music of composer, pianist, and arranger Billy Strayhorn and legendary bandleader Duke Ellington. The program will feature favorite charts such as “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Concerto for Cootie,” “The Deep South Suite” and “Chelsea Bridge.” / Armstrong Concert Hall, Shenandoah University campus, Winchester; 540-665-4569; www.consertavtoryperforms.org; $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 students and active military.

GottaSwing’s Annual Have A Heart Hop!
Feb. 10 @ 8:30 p.m. The event will include a silent auction to raise money for the WWII Veterans Organization, Honor Flight, as well as Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. There will be a Dollar Dance with Instructors for Charity, a Beginner Swing Dance Lesson at 8:30pm, 3 hours of dancing to the Rock n’ Roll Relics, tasty treats, as well as special performances! All attendees will receive a $5 coupon to put towards a silent auction bid of your choice! / Dulles Hilton, 13869 Park Center Rd, Hernon; http://gottaswing.com; $20, with $5 of the entrance fee going directly to Honor Flight and Lucky Dogs.

All In The Timing @ Run Rabbit Run Theatre
Feb. 10- 19. Times vary. The Run Rabbit Run Theatre at Grandale presents four hilarious One Act plays from David Ives including The Universal Language, The Philadelphia, Variations on the Death of Trotsky, and Sure Thing. Make it a Valentines to remember with the gift of gourmet food and great comedy. / Grandale Farm Restaurant, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Neersville (GPS: Purcellville); www.RRRtheatre.org; $45-$55.

Swordsmen’s Rendezvous
Feb. 11, 1 hour tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A family-friendly living history program learning a skill all 18th-century gentleman needed to know—swordplay. The program includes re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay and a display of 18th-century weapons. This popular family event will include some audience participation as you practice your newfound talents. / Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria; 703-746-4242; http://www.washingtonbirthday.net/events; $6 per person, ages 5 and up.

Second Saturday Art Walk
Feb. 11 @ 6 -9 p.m. The 2nd Saturday Art Walk showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue. Guests can tour seven studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, all while enjoying light refreshments and music. Featured artists include: Marni Maree, Mary Ellen Mogee, Julie Hart and Charla Wilkerson. / Workhouse Arts Center; 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton; 703-495-0001; www.lortonarts.org; Free.

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Stoltzman and Mozart
Feb. 11 @ 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 @ 3 p.m. One of the most renowned figures in classical music, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, will appear in Alexandria for two performances of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. / Schlesinger Center at Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus; www.alexsym.org; $5 children, $10 student, $30 senior, $35 adult.

Woo at the Zoo
Feb. 11 @ 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m. Looking for the “wildest” way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank? Attend the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s fourth annual Woo at the Zoo for an opportunity to learn about animal mating, dating and reproductive habits in an honest and humorous forum. Be prepared to laugh riotously and maybe blush! Attendees and their “deer” ones will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to decorate sweets for your Sweetheart. A cash bar will feature specialty drinks served in the exclusive Woo at the Zoo commemorative glass. / Visitor Center auditorium, Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC; 202-633-4470; event info; $11 FONZ Members, $22 nonmembers; This event is restricted to adults age 21 and older (ID is required for admission).

The Big Meow
Feb.11 @ 4 p.m. This show is perfect for the kids. Jane Franklin Dance presents The Big Meow (adapted from the book by Baltimore author Elizabeth Spires) where Little Cat, who desperately wants to belong to the group, is taunted by the neighborhood felines because his meow is too loud. / Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington; 703-933-1111; www.janefranklin.com; $15 adults, $10 children.

Kim and Reggie Harris
Feb. 11 @ 1p.m. and 3 p.m. Consummate musicians and storytellers, Kim and Reggie Harris combine a strong folk and gospel legacy with a solid background in classical, rock, jazz and pop music. Creative curiosity, years of road and stage experience and interactions with performers such as Pete Seeger, Ysaye Barnwell, Jay Leno, Tom Paxton, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Harry Belafonte and others, has led them to produce music that entertains and inspires. / The Institute of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium, 7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD; 301-754-3611; www.imtfolk.org; $10 advance, $12 door.

Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Feb. 11 @ 8 p.m. A living bluegrass legend from rural southwestern Virginia, banjoist Dr. Ralph Stanley has been playing for over 60 years and the Clinch Mountain Boys have been together since 1946. Preserving old-timey bluegrass and traditional mountain tunes, Stanley has won a Grammy for his work on the “O Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack, and was the first inductee into Grand Ole Opry in the 21st century. / Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas; 888-945-2468; http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/133/; $30-$46.

Gray Ghost’s 17th Annual Irresistible Chocolates and Cabernet
Feb. 11- 12 @ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experience decadence like you have never seen before! Bring your friends or Valentine for the seventeenth annual treat of decadent chocolate desserts and Cabernet. Admission includes unlimited enjoyment of a vast array of chocolate desserts, gold-medal winning red wine tastings and a collectible Valentine glass. Held snow, rain or shine! No reservations necessary./ Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville; 540-937-4869; http://www.grayghostvineyards.com/Calendar_of_Events.html.

NY Musician Rosi Golan
Feb.12 @ 7 p.m. Following the September release of her second full-length album, “Lead Balloon,” Rosi Golan will be headlining Jammin Java this February. Her music is bubbly and inviting as it channels Americana, pop and folk roots. Her songs have been featured in the movie “Dear John,” and on numerous TV shows like One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy and Brothers & Sisters. / Jammin Java; jamminjava.com/home/events/rosie-golan-cd-release; $13 at the door, $10 advance.

The Collecting of African American Art VII: David C. Driskell in conversation with Ruth Fine
Feb. 12 @ 2 p.m. David C. Driskell, artist, collector and emeritus professor of art history, University of Maryland at College Park, in conversation with Ruth Fine, consulting curator of special projects in modern art, National Gallery of Art. / East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art; event info; Free.

Valentine’s Sunday Brunch at DuCard Vineyard
Feb. 12 @ 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Sunday Brunch catered by L’Etoile Restaurant of Charlottesville and featuring the beautiful harp music of Vicky Lee. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains serve as your scenic backdrop for this elegant date with your loved one. Limited seating, and advance reservations are required. / 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan (Madison County) VA; www.ducardvineyards.com; 540-923-4206; $40.

Madonna Tickets on Sale
Feb. 13 @ 10 a.m. Madonna is coming to the Verizon Center on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. but you have to get your tickets fast! Prices are $358, $173, $93 and $48 (plus applicable service charges) and there is an eight ticket limit. A ticket lottery will take place at 8:00 a.m. at the Verizon Center box office only. Fans must be in line by 8:00 a.m. to participate. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 202-661-5065. For more information please visit www.madonna.com or www.verizoncenter.com.

MOTHERTONGUE Anti-Valentine’s Day Slam
Feb. 13 @ 8 p.m. Mothertongue is a community-based organization that works to create a safe space where all women may speak freely and powerfully and have their creative and artistic voices heard. Mothertongue encourages women to use their voices, art, talents, and skills to build just and inclusive communities. / Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington DC; http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/mothertongue; $8.