The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed the line up of accomplished artists, unique aerial artistry, and engaging children’s activities for the 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival taking place May 17-19 in Reston Town Center. The large, top-rated, annual juried fine arts Festival is produced by GRACE, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, whose mission is to enrich community life by promoting involvement and excellence in the visual arts. This destination style arts festival offers plenty to see, taste, hear and do – from hand crafted, one of a kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children’s activities, and live music.
Artists & Performing Arts Line-Up
The jurors reviewed close to 1,000 applications and selected 220 master artisans to participate representing 16 different categories, including Ceramics, Digital and Multi-Media Art, Drawing, Fiber/Textiles, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. Of those 220 artists 68 are from the DC Metro/Mid-Atlantic Area, with furthest traveling and/or international presence coming from California and Canada.
2013 Artist List: http://
Family Art Park – Art Around the World
This year, the Reston Town Square Park will be transformed into a Family Art Park that will include the ever-popular Children’s Art Tent, a new Teen Art Tent, a Public Art project and a “Chill-Out” tent. Also new this year, face painting will be available during limited hours. Children of all ages will have fun creating art influenced by cultures from around the world. Kids of all ages can try out all the projects and fill their Art Passport. Schedule of children art activities are located here: http://
Admission to the Festival is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE at the event’s colorful ArtCarts visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donations benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.
GRACE will kick off the weekend festivities with an upscale Opening Night Party on Friday, May 17 from 6:00-9:00PM. Held in the Reston Town Center Pavilion, the party is an opportunity to celebrate this annual event, while helping raise funds for GRACE’s educational programs. The party will be emceed by ABC 7 Good Morning Washington News Anchor, Scott Thuman and include live music by DC’s Blues Americana Rock showman Ted Garber, performances by Arachne Aerial Arts & In-Flight Theater, silent auction, signature cocktails, and local prominent business leaders and elected officials.
Event Details:
What: 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Who: Contemporary artwork from over 200 artists in 16 categories
Where: Reston Town Center – 12001 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Friday, May 17, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weather: Rain or Shine.
Opening Night Party: Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. Town Center Pavilion. Tickets required, and will be available for purchase online beginning, April 1, 2013.
Cost: Admission to the event is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE at the events ArtCarts, visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donations benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.
Contact: For additional information about GRACE, the Northern Virginia Arts Festival, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities visit www.RestonArts.org or www.
The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed the line up of accomplished artists, unique aerial artistry, and engaging children’s activities for the 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival taking place May 17-19 in Reston Town Center. The large, top-rated, annual juried fine arts Festival is produced by GRACE, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, whose mission is to enrich community life by promoting involvement and excellence in the visual arts. This destination style arts festival offers plenty to see, taste, hear and do – from hand crafted, one of a kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children’s activities, and live music.
Artists & Performing Arts Line-Up
The jurors reviewed close to 1,000 applications and selected 220 master artisans to participate representing 16 different categories, including Ceramics, Digital and Multi-Media Art, Drawing, Fiber/Textiles, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. Of those 220 artists 68 are from the DC Metro/Mid-Atlantic Area, with furthest traveling and/or international presence coming from California and Canada.
2013 Artist List: http://
Family Art Park – Art Around the World
This year, the Reston Town Square Park will be transformed into a Family Art Park that will include the ever-popular Children’s Art Tent, a new Teen Art Tent, a Public Art project and a “Chill-Out” tent. Also new this year, face painting will be available during limited hours. Children of all ages will have fun creating art influenced by cultures from around the world. Kids of all ages can try out all the projects and fill their Art Passport. Schedule of children art activities are located here: http://
Admission to the Festival is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE at the event’s colorful ArtCarts visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donations benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.
GRACE will kick off the weekend festivities with an upscale Opening Night Party on Friday, May 17 from 6:00-9:00PM. Held in the Reston Town Center Pavilion, the party is an opportunity to celebrate this annual event, while helping raise funds for GRACE’s educational programs. The party will be emceed by ABC 7 Good Morning Washington News Anchor, Scott Thuman and include live music by DC’s Blues Americana Rock showman Ted Garber, performances by Arachne Aerial Arts & In-Flight Theater, silent auction, signature cocktails, and local prominent business leaders and elected officials.
Event Details:
What: 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Who: Contemporary artwork from over 200 artists in 16 categories
Where: Reston Town Center – 12001 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Friday, May 17, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weather: Rain or Shine.
Opening Night Party: Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. Town Center Pavilion. Tickets required, and will be available for purchase online beginning, April 1, 2013.
Cost: Admission to the event is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE at the events ArtCarts, visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donations benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.
Contact: For additional information about GRACE, the Northern Virginia Arts Festival, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities visit www.RestonArts.org or www.
This street festival brims with the sights, smells and sounds of the Far East and draws as many at 20,000 visitors to downtown DC. Held on May 18, the event includes food stalls, the Bhangra Mania street dance and a Children’s Emerging Stars talent contest.
10 AM – 7 PM
FREE
Pennsylvania Ave. b/w 3rd & 6th
asiaheritagefoundation.org
Washington National Opera (WNO) celebrates its fifth season of free
opera simulcasts at Nationals Park with the M&M’S
® Opera in the Outfield performance of the
American classic Show Boat on Saturday, May 18. Gates open at 5 p.m. for “pregame” activities
for the entire family. Show Boat will be broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to
the high-definition screen at the ballpark at 7 p.m. Free seating will be available on the outfield
grass and in the stands. Registration, including a chance to win prizes, is now open at
OperaintheOutfield.org.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the festive ballpark atmosphere.
Beginning at 5 p.m., the special pregame entertainment will include:
Dance demonstrations from the time periods of Show Boat by Gottaswing.
Performances from Washington Performing Arts Society’s Children of the Gospel Choir.2
Photo opportunities with the living statue of Babe Ruth.
A meet-and-greet with M&M’S® Ms. Brown.
A special costume trunk where kids of all ages can play dress up using a wide variety of
costumes and accessories.
Face painting by theatrical makeup artists.
American Heritage Chocolate demonstrations and lessons in chocolate history.
A screening of the Warner Bros. cartoon “What’s Opera Doc?” starring Bugs Bunny. With
a libretto set to Wagner’s iconic “Ride of the Valkyries,” this parody of opera is best
known for Elmer Fudd’s proclamation “Kill the wabbit!”
Chances to win prizes, including tickets to Kennedy Center performances, a year’s supply
of M&M’S
®
candy, and more.
Hosted by Show Boat director and new WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello,
Show Boat will be broadcast live to the Nationals’ state-of-the-art HD video board, which at 4,811
square feet is among the largest in the country. Show Boat is performed in English and the
musical numbers are presented with projected English titles, making it easy to follow along with
the story and music. M&M’S
® Opera in the Outfield will take place rain or shine—in case of
inclement weather, covered seating is available.
Registration for the free M&M’S
® Opera in the Outfield simulcast at Nationals Park
begins today at OperaintheOutfield.org. Attendees who register in advance will be entered to win
“A Night at the Kennedy Center” on Saturday, October 12, 2013, including two tickets to the
opening night performance of The Force of Destiny, free drinks from the Kennedy Center lobby
bars, and admission for two to the post-performance Opening Night Celebration. (Registration is
encouraged but not required for admission into Nationals Park; walk-ins are welcome.) Groups of
10 or more can call the Kennedy Center’s Group Sales Office at (202) 416-8400 to arrange for a
reserved seating section at Nationals Park.
Due to the popularity of M&M’S
® Opera in the Outfield, patrons wishing to sit on the
outfield grass will need to pick up a free wristband when they enter Nationals Park. The
wristbands (one per person) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be
distributed at a table to the left of Center Field Plaza near the Family Picnic Area (at sections 141-
143) beginning at 5 p.m. Once all of the available wristbands have been claimed, an
announcement will be made over the stadium sound system and field access will be closed to
those without a wristband. Plentiful free seating will always be available in the stands throughout
the evening. For more information on seating options, patrons can visit OperaintheOutfield.org.3
Accessible seating is available throughout Nationals Park, and assistive listening devices
are also available. For additional information about accessibility or to request an accommodation,
patrons can visit the Nationals’ website or contact the Kennedy Center’s Accessibility Office at
(202) 416-8727 or access@kennedy-center.org.
Regular concessions will be available throughout the ballpark, and special picnic baskets
can be ordered in advance. Menus and order forms are available at OperaintheOutfield.org.
Next season, in May 2014, WNO will present Mozart’s classic The Magic Flute as part
M&M’S
® Opera in the Outfield. The Magic Flute is a delightful fairy tale, a fantastic adventure
filled with danger and temptation, and a profound reflection on spiritual enlightenment. Sung in
English and featuring a colorful kaleidoscope of sets and costumes by Japanese American artist
Jun Kaneko, it’s a perfect opera for the entire family. The performance date for the May 2014 live
broadcast of The Magic Flute will be announced in the fall.
The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed the line up of accomplished artists, unique aerial artistry, and engaging children’s activities for the 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival taking place May 17-19 in Reston Town Center. The large, top-rated, annual juried fine arts Festival is produced by GRACE, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, whose mission is to enrich community life by promoting involvement and excellence in the visual arts. This destination style arts festival offers plenty to see, taste, hear and do – from hand crafted, one of a kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children’s activities, and live music.
Artists & Performing Arts Line-Up
The jurors reviewed close to 1,000 applications and selected 220 master artisans to participate representing 16 different categories, including Ceramics, Digital and Multi-Media Art, Drawing, Fiber/Textiles, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. Of those 220 artists 68 are from the DC Metro/Mid-Atlantic Area, with furthest traveling and/or international presence coming from California and Canada.
This year, the Reston Town Square Park will be transformed into a Family Art Park that will include the ever-popular Children’s Art Tent, a new Teen Art Tent, a Public Art project and a “Chill-Out” tent. Also new this year, face painting will be available during limited hours. Children of all ages will have fun creating art influenced by cultures from around the world. Kids of all ages can try out all the projects and fill their Art Passport. Schedule of children art activities are located here: http://
GRACE will kick off the weekend festivities with an upscale Opening Night Party on Friday, May 17 from 6:00-9:00PM. Held in the Reston Town Center Pavilion, the party is an opportunity to celebrate this annual event, while helping raise funds for GRACE’s educational programs. The party will be emceed by ABC 7 Good Morning Washington News Anchor, Scott Thuman and include live music by DC’s Blues Americana Rock showman Ted Garber, performances by Arachne Aerial Arts & In-Flight Theater, silent auction, signature cocktails, and local prominent business leaders and elected officials.
Event Details:
What: 22nd Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Who: Contemporary artwork from over 200 artists in 16 categories
Where: Reston Town Center – 12001 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
When:
Friday, May 17, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weather: Rain or Shine.
Opening Night Party: Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. Town Center Pavilion. Tickets required, and will be available for purchase online beginning, April 1, 2013.
Cost: Admission to the event is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to GRACE at the events ArtCarts, visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donations benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.
Contact: For additional information about GRACE, the Northern Virginia Arts Festival, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities visit www.RestonArts.org or www.
A Prairie Home Companion
with Garrison Keillor
Special Guests: Aoife O’Donovan, Howard Levy, and more
in association with
Minnesota Public Radio & WAMU 88.5 FM
Wolftrap
Friday, May 24 at 8 pm
Saturday, May 25 at 5:45 pm
$25-$60
Grammy-winning storyteller, humorist, and host Garrison Keillor is back on the road with the nation’s premier live radio show, A Prairie Home Companion (APHC). Now in its 39thseason, APHC returns to the Filene Center where Keillor will lead an ensemble cast through comedy sketches and musical interludes, as well as perform his signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon.”
This year’s special guests include Aoife O’Donovan, a folk singer/songwriter and lead singer of the bluegrass band Crooked Still, and harmonica genius Howard Levy, a Béla Fleck and the Flecktones founding member, among others. Since its inception in 1974, APHC has grown into a household radio variety program that is heard each week by more than 4 million listeners and broadcast in more than 576 public radio stations.
Bluemont, VA – Come celebrate the event that launched Great Country Farms 20 years ago. The Strawberry Jubilee May 25th & 26th promises to be a bumper harvest due to the favorable spring weather. The weekend is packed with stupendous fun including live music, food contests (pie-eating and tart tossing), and delectable strawberries. GCF recommends that serious pickers arrive early as this vine ripened fruit is a favorite of many. The farm has moved with the times and now posts regular updates on their social media about produce conditions. Founder Farmer Bob Zurschmeide recalls “Back in 1993, we invited folks to help themselves in our strawberry fields never expecting to begin an annual event. We just wanted everyone to taste a perfect, ripe strawberry for themselves.” The traditional Diaper Derby invites the youngest visitors to join the fun by crawling across a finish line for prizes of fresh fruit or toys. The Royal Strawberry princess makes her annual appearance for pictures and strawberry stories.
Great Country Farms is also celebrating 20 years of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). CSA members are always welcomed free of charge to all of the farm’s renowned weekend events and receive special discounts on U-Pick produce and items in the Farm Market. There is a $100.00 per share discount when 2 or more shares are delivered to one location. These sites can be private or open to the public for doctor’s offices, heath care facilities, gyms, etc. to expand foot traffic and offer a great benefit to your employees and customers. Members receive a weekly newsletter with chef created recipes tailored to the harvest cycles.
Event Details:
Strawberry Jubilee May 25 & 26, 2013
Open 9am-6pm $10/child & $12/adult/Under 2 and military with ID FREE
Contact: Jaclyn@greatcountryfarms.com 540-554-5073
18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia 20135
Bluemont, VA – Come celebrate the event that launched Great Country Farms 20 years ago. The Strawberry Jubilee May 25th & 26th promises to be a bumper harvest due to the favorable spring weather. The weekend is packed with stupendous fun including live music, food contests (pie-eating and tart tossing), and delectable strawberries. GCF recommends that serious pickers arrive early as this vine ripened fruit is a favorite of many. The farm has moved with the times and now posts regular updates on their social media about produce conditions. Founder Farmer Bob Zurschmeide recalls “Back in 1993, we invited folks to help themselves in our strawberry fields never expecting to begin an annual event. We just wanted everyone to taste a perfect, ripe strawberry for themselves.” The traditional Diaper Derby invites the youngest visitors to join the fun by crawling across a finish line for prizes of fresh fruit or toys. The Royal Strawberry princess makes her annual appearance for pictures and strawberry stories.
Great Country Farms is also celebrating 20 years of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). CSA members are always welcomed free of charge to all of the farm’s renowned weekend events and receive special discounts on U-Pick produce and items in the Farm Market. There is a $100.00 per share discount when 2 or more shares are delivered to one location. These sites can be private or open to the public for doctor’s offices, heath care facilities, gyms, etc. to expand foot traffic and offer a great benefit to your employees and customers. Members receive a weekly newsletter with chef created recipes tailored to the harvest cycles.
Event Details:
Strawberry Jubilee May 25 & 26, 2013
Open 9am-6pm $10/child & $12/adult/Under 2 and military with ID FREE
Contact: Jaclyn@greatcountryfarms.com 540-554-5073
18780 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, Virginia 20135
Honor America’s heroes with a program featuring live music from the US Air Force Symphony Orchestra
Expect to hear classics like John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes’
May 26
3 PM
FREE
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street NW
202.467.4600
kennedy-center.org
30th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk June 1 and June 2
Nine diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods.amily Fun… Free Admission…Shuttle Busses…Fun Scavenger Hunts for All!
Stretch your legs and your mind during the 30th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (June 1 and 2, 2013). June 1 10am-4pm June 2 1pm-5pm. Nine diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, Fondo del Sol Visual Arts Center, Heurich House Museum, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips Collection, The Textile Museum, and the Woodrow Wilson House free of charge.
10:00am til 4:00am, Sat Jun 1 @ Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium, Washington, DC
Family Fun… Free Admission…Shuttle Busses…Fun Scavenger Hunts for All! Stretch your legs and your mind during the 30th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (June 1 and 2, 2013). June 1 10-4pm June 2 1-5pm. Nine diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, Fondo del Sol Visual Arts Center, Heurich House Museum, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips Collection, The Textile Museum, and the Woodrow Wilson House free of charge. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitions and a neighborhood-wide scavenger hunt, many sites are offering special programming. Enjoy period music in the gardens at Dumbarton House, stop by The Textile Museum’s Celebration of Textiles, take part in Jazz n’ Family Fun Days at The Phillips Collection and celebrate the memory of a loved one at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History with a skit, video, journal, or other creative format. Walk-ins welcome or submit your piece early and reserve a 10 minute time slot. Three films scheduled including: Colin. The video captures the ballet Colin memorializing Fallen Hero and Virginia’s own, LCpl Colin Wolfe, USMC. Written and directed by mother Amy Wolfe, artistic director of the Manassas Ballet Theater The 30th Annual Museum Walk Weekend media sponsor is Washington City Paper. Note: The Museum Walk event is held rain or shine. Open hours at each museum vary each day. The National Museum of American Jewish Military History is open Sunday only. A free shuttle service is offered between sites. For more information on all activities visit www.dkmuseums.com or contact Sarah Andrews, 202-387-4062 x41222; sandrews@woodrowwilsonhouse.org; Amy Wike, 202-387-2151 x220, awike@phillipscollection.org, or Mary Westley, 202-265-6280 x511, www.nmajmh.org
price free – $50
contact mwestley@jwv.org
