Cultured Events This Weekend in Northern Virginia
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2011.
You’ve had your fill of bars, festivals, and other assorted revelries. You’re tired of shopping, and sick of watching TV.
So what to do?
Try dipping into Northern Virginia’s cultural scene. We all know the area can party with the best of them, but we’ve got our more reserved side, too. If you’re bloated from festival foods, feed your brain instead.
Here are a couple events this weekend to get you started.
First up is archaeology day at Shuter’s Hill in Alexandria on Saturday, Oct. 22. Archaeologists are still excavating this former plantation, now on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Digging up historical artifacts is an adventurous way to spend the glorious fall weather. Not only that, but it’s completely free. However, reservations are required. Call 703-746-4399.
Then at night, try tuning in to something other than TV.
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Northern Virginia’s bountiful source for classical music, performs at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. The concert begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and is preceded by a discussion about the compositions that will be played. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 is on tap, as well as a special guitar-centered performance.
–Matt Basheda
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