Alexandria and Arlington County community calendar, Feb. 25 to March 4, 2010

Feb 25, 2010 — Washington Post

Thursday 25

FRUIT SALE, grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, tangerines, honey, maple syrup and Virginia peanuts, sponsored by Arlington Host Lions Club. 8 a.m. until dark, daily through March 4, Wachovia Bank parking lot, Lee Highway and North Glebe Road, Arlington. Admission, free. 703-862-5956 or 703-671-8830.

CHILDREN'S KING POSTER EXHIBIT, "Continuing to Keep the Dream Alive," Alexandria schoolchildren created art celebrating the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Alexandria City Hall, Vola Lawson Lobby, 301 King St. Free. 703-838-4356.

"REDHEADS" EXHIBIT, acrylic paintings by Melissa Hackmann and Kathy Beynette. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0560 or http://www.arlingtonarts.org.

PAINTING EXHIBIT, by Kazaan Viveiros. Noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0035.

"BUDDING ZEN: VASES AND IKEBANAS," Japanese flower arrangements in clay by Kiln Club artists. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Scope Gallery, Studio 19, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-6288 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

"AFIRE" EXHIBIT, glass fused to metal by members of Enamelists Gallery. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Enamelists Gallery, Studio 28, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

"IN ISABEL'S FIELD," prints by Isabel Field and a display of "Tools of the Trade," featuring plates, proofs and tools for printmaking. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Printmakers, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1342 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

CENSUS WORKSHOP, review the items on census questionnaires. 10 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-4406 or 703-228-0948.

"ON HALLOWED GROUND," Robert M. Poole discusses his book "On Hallowed Ground: The Story of Arlington National Cemetery." 7 p.m., Arlington Central Library, auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. 703-228-5990.

PORT TOBACCO PICKERS, concert featuring a seven-piece bluegrass band. 7-9 p.m., Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4199.

BUTTERFLY GARDENING FOR CONSERVATION, discussed by Washington Area Butterfly Club member Mona Miller. 7:30 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6535 or 703-354-9668.

LEE-FENDALL HOUSE WINE TASTINGS, 7:30-9:30 p.m., led by Wilkinson Wine Cellar; featuring wines from Argentina on Thursday, California on March 10 and France on March 24, Lee-Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria. Each session, $25. 703-548-1789 or http://www.leefendallhouse.org.

ARGENTINIAN PLAY, "Chumbale (Every Love Bird Needs a Nest)," by Oscar Vialea, in Spanish with English surtitles, sponsored by Teatro de la Luna. Opens 8 p.m. Thursday; show, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, through March 13, Gunston Arts Center Theater II, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. $20-$30; this Saturday's fundraiser at 8 p.m., $40, includes ticket and reception after the show to benefit Teatro. 703-548-3092 or http://www.teatrodelaluna.org.

Friday 26

TAX PREPARATION HELP, for households with an annual income of $49,000 or less. 6-9 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through April 9, Ethiopian Community Development Council, 901 South Highland St., Arlington. Free. 703-685-0510.

WALDORF SCHOOL PARENT TALK, Sharifa Oppenheimer of Charlottesville Waldorf School discusses "Family Culture and the Role of Discipline." 7-9 p.m., Potomac Crescent Waldorf School, 923 S. 23rd St., Arlington. $5. 703-486-1309.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," a Caribbean-themed musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," performed by Chalice Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays and March 6, through March 7, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. $20; seniors and students, $15. 703-892-0202, Ext. 6.

"OUR PLACE IN SPACE," discussion of the sun, the universe and the Arlington Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 28, Arlington Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. $3; seniors and age 12 and younger, $2. 703-228-6070 or http://www.apsva.us/planetarium.

"HANSEL AND GRETEL," performed by the Children's Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 7, Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. $10; seniors and students, $8. 703-548-1154, Ext. 1.

U.S. AIR FORCE BAND CHAMBER PLAYERS, concert. 8 p.m., George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. Free. 202-767-5658 or http://www.usafband.af.mil.

Saturday 27

"I AM MY OWN WIFE," Andrew Long stars in a one-man show about a transvestite who lived during the Nazi and communist eras in Germany. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, through March 7, Signature Theatre, ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $47-$71. 703-573-7328 or http://www.signature-theatre.org.

"MAHALIA," a gospel musical about singer Mahalia Jackson. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through March 14, MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $45-$50. 703-548-9044 or http://www.boxofficetickets.com.

ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fish, fruit and vegetables, sponsored by the city. 5-10 a.m., Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-838-5006 or 703-838-4343.

OUTDOOR PRUNING WORKSHOP, a master gardener discusses how to handle storm-damaged trees and shrubs and pruning care for plants. 9-11 a.m., 2416 Ridge Road Dr., Alexandria. Free, registration required. 703-228-6414, 703-228-6400 or ex013mg@vt.edu.

ARLINGTON URBAN VILLAGE MARKET, furniture, art, china, silver, jewelry, books, photographs, vintage clothing, linen, lamps, chandeliers, antique tools and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., courthouse parking lot, North 15th Street. 703-812-8881.

"PAST FORWARD" EXHIBIT, paintings, sculpture and clay by former Torpedo Factory artists Barbara Rachko, Joyce Zipperer, Anne Laddon and Kathleen Dustin. Opens 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (until 9 p.m. Thursdays), through March 28. Reception, 6-8 p.m. March 11, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4, or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

LITTLE CONDUCTORS DAY, for ages 3-7, train activity stations, Lego trains and play area, craft-making, beanbag toss, Thomas the Tank play table and miniature train display. 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. $5; parent or adult caregiver, free; reservations required. 703-746-4994 or http://www.alexandriahistory.org.

"FEEDING OUR FOUNDING FATHERS," discussed by culinary historian Michael Twitty. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-4356 or http://www.alexblackhistory.org.

MUSEUM TEDDY BEAR PICNIC, for ages 7-11, learn about teddy bear history and play games; includes lunch; take a stuffed toy. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lee-Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria. $10, reservations required; parents, free. 703-548-1789.

"PUSS 'N' BOOTS," for age 4 and older, fairy tale about a well-shod cat, performed by Synetic Family Theater. 12:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (3:30 p.m. Saturdays except Feb. 27 and March 13), through March 14, Synetic Family Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $15; in advance, $12. 800-494-8497 or http://www.classika.org.

"TEA WITH MARTHA WASHINGTON," a discussion of 18th-century tea customs, clothing and dancing. Party attire requested. 3-4:30 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $25, reservations required. 703-746-4242.

ROLLER SKATE NIGHT, families, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; teenagers, 9-11 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., Arlington. $2; skate rental, $2. 703-228-4711 or http://www.arlingtonva.us/teens/.

"CHICAGO," a musical performed by Little Theatre of Alexandria. Opens 8 p.m. Saturday; show, 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 20, the theater, 600 Wolfe St. $19.50-$22.50. 703-683-0496.

Sunday 28

COLUMBIA PIKE FARMERS MARKET, fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, jam, meat, dairy products and coffee. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., South Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike (Pike Park), Arlington. 703-892-2776 or http://www.columbiapike.org.

"PHOTO-GRAPHICS AND DESERT DWELL," photographic imagery by Danny Conant and photographs of the Anza-Borrego Desert by Min Enghauser. Reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 3, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Multiple Exposures Gallery, Studio 312, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-2205 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

"HISTORY OF BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT," discussed by Ronald Walter, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland, and samples of traditional African American food, sponsored by the NAACP. 2-4 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria. Free. 703-684-6190 or http://www.naacpalexandriava.org.

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT, by Prelude of the Arlington Youth Orchestral Program. 4 p.m., Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. $10; age 14 and younger, free. 703-350-5260 or http://www.preludeva.org.

AMERICAN YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS, "Tones of Triumph" concert. 6 p.m., Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. $7; seniors and students, $5; age 5 and younger, free. 703-642-8051, Ext. 22, or http://www.aypo.org.

"SWEENEY TODD," Signature theater performs Stephen Sondheim's musical. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through April 4, Signature Theatre, MAX Theater, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $52-$76. 703-573-7328 or http://www.signature-theatre.org.

Monday 1

SENIORS ICE SKATING, 8-9:15 a.m., Kettler Capitals Iceplex, 627 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. $1, includes skate rental. 703-228-4745.

"POTTERY WITH FLORA AND FAUNA," objects for the patio and garden, a show and sale by Ceramic Guild artists. Opens 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday; show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (until 9 p.m. Thursdays), through March 28, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Scope Gallery, Studio 19, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-6288 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

"TRAMPING AND TRAILING WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS," exhibit featuring historical photographs, a collection of Girl Scout uniforms from 1910, Brownie objects, cookie fundraising materials, camping and hiking gear and other artifacts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. $2. 703-746-4994 or http://www.alexandriahistory.org.

HISTORIC TAVERN TODDLERS PROGRAM, for children ages 1-3 accompanied by an adult, participants play games from previous centuries. 10:30 a.m.-noon Mondays, through April 26, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. One adult and as many as two children, $7 per week; additional child or adult, $3. 703-746-4242 or http://www.gadsbystavern.org.

Tuesday 2

ARLINGTON AARP TAX PREPARATION HELP, volunteers help prepare and electronically file tax returns for low- and moderate-income people and seniors, sponsored by the AARP Foundation. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through April 13, Arlington Central Library, second-floor meeting room, 1015 N. Quincy St., and 1:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, through April 15, Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr. Free. 888-227-7669 or http://www.aarp.org/taxaide.

"GRASS ROOTS" EXHIBIT, "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art," featuring baskets and artifacts from South Carolina and Georgia. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through March 13, Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. $2. 703-746-4356 or http://www.alexblackhistory.org.

"TRANSHUMAN CONDITIONS," mixed media by Arakawa and Gins of New York, CarianaCarianne of Chicago, Laure Drogoul of Baltimore and others, featuring art about the future of the human body. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through April 3, Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-248-6800.

U.S. SLAVE HISTORY TALK, historian Terry Buckalew discusses "Striking Example: Local Slave Patrols and Slave Resistance," about an 1840 confrontation between a county slave patrol and a group of local slaves. 6-8 p.m., Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. Admission, free. 703-838-8000 or http://www.torpedofactory.org.

"CHICAGO" BENEFIT PERFORMANCE, featuring a show, and dessert during intermission, sponsored by Board of Lady Managers of Inova Alexandria Hospital to benefit Neonatal Intensive Care of the hospital. 8 p.m., the theater, 600 Wolfe St. $25, reservations required. 703-548-9485.

Wednesday 3

JANE FRANKLIN DANCE WORKSHOP, for age 55 and older. 9 a.m., Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6588.

SENIORS D.C. BALLET TRIP, travel by bus to attend an open rehearsal of "Suzanne Farrell Ballet" at the Kennedy Center, sponsored by Arlington Senior Adult Travel. Bus departs from three locations: Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., 9 a.m.; Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. Second St., 9:15 a.m.; and Aurora Hills Senior Center, 35 S. 18th St., 9:30 a.m. Bus returns at 1:30 p.m. $24, registration required. 703-228-4748.

SENIORS OIL PAINTING CLASS, for age 55 and older. Beginners welcome. 10 a.m.-noon, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Four sessions, $24; registration required. 703-228-0955.

SENIORS BOOK DISCUSSION, for age 55 and older, Al Burt's book "Cut the Strings," about quality-of-life issues. 2 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. Free, registration required. 703-228-5722.

"G-40: THE SUMMIT," contemporary art by international artists, plus visual and musical performances, sponsored by Crystal City Business Improvement District. 5-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 5 p.m.-midnight Fridays, noon-midnight Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays, through March 30, office building at 223 S. 23rd St., Arlington. Free. 202-362-1444.

Thursday 4

ART LEAGUE GALLERY, a biennial ikebana show by Sogestu School and "100.Tea.Bowls" ceramics exhibit by Art League Gallery artists. Opening 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 4; shows continue, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 5, 6 and 8, noon-6 p.m. March 7. Flower arranging demonstration, 1 p.m. March 6; Japanese tea ceremony and discussion, 1:30 p.m. March 7; and Washington Toho Koto Society performance, 3 p.m. March 7, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Art League Gallery, Room 21, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1780.

SENIORS PUBLIC BUDGET DISCUSSION, discussion of the effect of public finances on senior services, with representatives from the Arlington County manager's office, Department of Human Services and Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. 10 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-5321.

SENIORS DRIVING COURSE, for age 50 and older, a two-day refresher by AARP. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 4 and 5, Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. $14, registration required. 703-228-5722.

-- Compiled by Ria Manglapus