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May 29 - June 4, 2008
Community Events THURSDAY, MAY 29 Story Hour. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church) 10:30 a.m. Meet Author DJ MacHal. Children’s author D.J. MacHale reads and autographs “Raven Rise,” for ages 10 and up. Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore (2499 N. Harrison St., Arlington). Free. 6:30 p.m. 703241-8281. Falls Church Rotary Club Meeting. Ingrid Schultz speaks about the Falls Church Sister City Partnership. Harvest Moon Restaurant (7260 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). $10. 6:30 p.m. 202268-5089. Mini Health and Information Fair. Celebrate Older Americans Month with advice on how to stay healthy. Falls Church Senior Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church) Free. 9 - 11:30 a.m. 703248-5020 (TTY 711).
FRIDAY, MAY 30 Tofu Temptations Cooking Demonstration. Franklin Fung Chow demonstrates traditional cooking techniques with tofu. Aurora Hills Branch Library (735
S. 18th St., Arlington). Free. 1:30 p.m. Pre-register at 703-2285722.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 “We’ve Got Your Back” Run. Fourmile run and two-mile walk as part of Spinal Health Fair (1831 Wiehle Ave., Reston, Va.). $25 pre-registration, $30 race day. 8 a.m. www.spinerf.org. Farmer’s Market. Falls Church City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. Things That Go! Performance by storyteller and guitarist Marlena Thompson, for ages 2-6. Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore (2499 N. Harrison St., Arlington). Free. 11 a.m. 703-241-8281. Something-From-Nothing Puppet Workshop. Interactive workshop to make marionette puppets, ages 4-12. Shirlington Branch Library (4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington). Free. 3 p.m. Registration recommended at 703-228-0322. Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop. Learn how to create a rain barrel to place under a downspout to collect water from the roof. Walker Nature
Send community event submissions to the News-Press by e-mail at calendar@fcnp.com; fax 703-532-3396; or by regular mail to 450 West Broad Street #321, Falls Church, VA 22046. Please include any photos or artwork with submissions. Deadline is Monday at noon for each week’s edition. Education Center (11450 Glade Dr., Reston, Va.) $52 credit card, $50 check. Register at 703-3241428.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Green Living Home and Garden Tour. Annual tour of environmentally-friendly homes. Various Arlington homes. $5 donation suggested. 1 p.m. www. arlingtonenvironment.org. The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches. Jeff Yeager offers insight on enjoying life by spending less. Central Library Auditorium (1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington). Free. 2 p.m. 703-2283346.
MONDAY, JUNE 2 Third Annual Meeting on Human Rights. Panelists will debate on practices and regulations by the Inter-American Human Rights System. American University Washington College of Law Rm. 603 (4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW, D.C.). Free. Register at 202274-4070.
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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Bluegrass band, integrates each member’s special talents into the group with the Quicksilver sound. The Kennedy Millennium Stage (2700 F St. NW, D.C.). Free. 6 p.m. 202-467-4600. Psychiatry: An Industry of Death. Touring exhibit and documentaries on psychiatric drugs. Citizens Commission on Human Rights (2301 M St. 2nd Fl. NW, D.C.). 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sex and the City. Pre-show party, live music and specialty drinks. Posh Restaurant & Supper Club (730 11th St. NW, D.C.). 6 - 10 p.m. RSVP to 202393-0975.
FRIDAY, MAY 30 Comedian Patrice Oneal. From HBO’s “One Night Stand.” The Improv (1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, D.C.). $20. 8 p.m. for full menu for showroom. 202-2967008.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 National Symphony Orchestra. Vladimir Ashkenazy leads the NSO in masterworks by Sibelius. Kennedy Center Concert Hall (2700 F St. NW, D.C.). $20-$80. 8 p.m. 202467-4600. Divas Outdoors Film Series. Timeless film stars are presented at their campy best. Hillwood Estate, Museum &
Book Signing and Discussion. George Lakoff discusses political decision-making. Borders (1801 K St. NW, D.C.) Free. 12:30 p.m. 202-466-4999. “In Justice” Book Signing. David Iglesias discusses executive branch’s interaction with Justice Department. Borders (1801 K St. NW, D.C.). Free. 6:30 p.m. 202466-4999.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Music Together: The Joy of Family Music. Music Together program for ages six months and up. Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Books (2499 N Harrison St., Arlington) Free. 11 a.m. 703-241-8281. “The Uprising” Book Signing. David Sirota discusses the relationship between Wall Street and Washington. Borders (1801 K St. NW, D.C.). Free. 202466-4999.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Story Hour. Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church) 10:30 a.m.
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George Mason High School Spring Concert
Gardens (4155 Linnean Avenue NW, D.C.). $15, $10 for children 6 to 18. Reservations required. 6 p.m. 202-686-5807. Bright Pink Vessel. BosmaDance performs contemporary dance as part of DaVinci Passport. George Mason High School (7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). $15, $10 for students/seniors. 7:30 p.m. www.creativecauldron.org for tickets. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Features China’s Ever-Changing Landscape with Cheng Gong’s Yellow Mountain. Smithsonian (1050 Independence Ave. SW, D.C.). Free. 202-633-1000.
GMHS Auditorium 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
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ake this advice from someone who has witnessed the recent years’ impressive evolution of the music program at Falls Church’s George Mason High School. Those in charge there have built it into one of the biggest, most popular activities at the school, and very accomplished, to boot. While competitive sports get most of the attention, it’s “cooperative sports,” such as this, that, it has been argued, provide more lasting positive impacts, including skills that last a lifetime. Admission is free, and the concert will reprise the efforts of the concert and symphonic bands, the jazz ensemble, sax quartet and percussion ensembles. Featured in solo performances will be Yusof Becker, Adam Gann, Seth Ensign, Morgan Moscati, Emily Perry, Nathan Ward and Jeff Williams, all graduating seniors.