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“Wolf Trap is just one of the nicest theaters in the whole country to play. It’s the people, the audience that makes playing here special.” — Lyle Lovett, Performing ArtistImage Credit: The Filene Center at Wolf Trap during a summer performance |
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“GRACE is proud be at the forefront of engaging the Reston community in contemporary art.” — John Alciati, President & CEO, GRACEImage Credit: Group shot of Gallery goers from BITE: identity and humor, juried by Jefferson Pinder in 2011 |
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"Fairfax County is rich in it's cultural diversity. Dr. Rangarajan is one of the many outstanding ethnic local dancers."Image Credit: Dr. Janaki Rangarajan |
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“Our 2010 Traveling Troupe had so much fun learning how to do physical comedy on stage with Master Teacher and Movement Choreographer Matt Wilson!” — Jeanne E. Harrison, Producing Artistic Director
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“MPA's mission is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the mid-Atlantic region and to serve the residents of McLean and the County.” — Nancy Powers Perry, Executive Director, McLean Project for the ArtsImage Credit: Fantastic Journeys guest curator Beatrice Gralton, discusses the works she selected for the exhibition. |
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"The Washington Post critics have described the FSO as a “fine ensemble” (Mark Estren), “dazzling,…organic…and brilliant,” (Joan Reinthaler) offering “a good program, good soloist(s) and a lot of energy and heart.” (Anne Midgette).Image Credit: Maestro Chris Zimmerman of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra |
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"Dancin' Unlimited is just one of the many incredible dance organizations the County has to offer." — Alan GreenImage Credit: Minnie the Moocher performed by Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Company |
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| Wed Feb 08 @ 8:00AM 2012 Winter Focus Exhibitions |
| Thu Feb 09 @ 8:00PM Almost, Maine - 1st Stage Theatre |
| Sat Feb 11 @ 6:00PM 2nd Saturday Art Walk |
| Sat Feb 11 @ 6:00PM “Have a Heart” Project food drive |
| Sat Feb 11 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World:The Great One Man Commedia Epic |
| Sun Feb 12 @ 2:00PM Passport to the World:Romeo and Juliet |
| Sun Feb 12 @ 4:00PM Passport to the World: Italian Village Dance Workshop |
| Sat Feb 18 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Hui o Ka Pua 'Illima |
| Sun Feb 19 @ 2:00PM Passport to the World: Tales from Hawaii Story Theater |
| Sun Feb 19 @ 4:00PM Virginia Chamber Orchestra, Emil de Cou, Music Director, presents Baroque to Jazz program |
| Sun Feb 19 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Gamelan Whratnala |
| Sat Feb 25 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Tales from Russia and the Ukraine Story Theater |
| Sat Feb 25 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Russkie Musikanti Balalaika Ensemble |
| Sat Mar 03 @ 2:00PM Passport to the World: The Dirty Pints |
| Sat Mar 03 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Moch Pryderi |
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