Cinematic Tourist Series: Japanese Film & Animation

As an official participating organization in the 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Workhouse Arts Center is pleased to present the Cinematic Tourist Series: Japanese Film & Animation on April 1 and 2.

This two-day event will include contemporary and classic film screenings, coupled with artist workshops and demonstrations featuring traditional arts and food from Japan and Japanese influence.

Cost: Some workshops FREE

Film Tickets: $7 public/ $6 seniors, student and military/$5 members; cash bar and snacks will be for sale.

Friday, April 01 - Saturday, April 02 ... 7.30pm - 10.00pm

For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.workhousearts.org/events/399/cinematic-tourist-series-japanese-film-&-animation,-april-1-&-2/

Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road

Lorton, VA 22079

http://www.workhousearts.org/

There is always a nice breeze at the Vineyard and we are putting it to good use! The young and the young at heart are invited to come fly a kite with the Foxes – 1 to 4pm! Admission is FREE.

Fun prizes will be given out at various times for different kite flying categories: Best in Show, Most Time Aloft, Most Creative Kite, Youngest Kite Flyer, Youngest at Heart.

This will be a family-friendly / dog-friendly event. Bring your kite and your dogs and join in the fun in the skies above and on the ground at Three Fox Vineyards.

Saturday, April 02 ... 1pm - 4pm

Three Fox Vineyards

10100 Three Fox Lane

Delaplane, VA 20144

http://www.threefoxvineyards.com/

3nd Annual National Capital Area Cake Show

The 3nd Annual National Capital Area Cake Show (NCACS), showcases spectacular decorated cake displays created by world-class sugar artists. There will be cake displays, demonstrations, Live Cake Challenges as seen on the Food Network, vendors, youth programs and more!

NCACS features two separate cake competitions – divisional and wedding. Categories from Youth to Masters. Tiered, Non-tiered, sculpted, novelty, decorated cookies, and cupcakes categories.

This show has grown into the largest most prestigious Cake show on the east coast! Come meet your favorite Food Network and TLC Cake Celebrities. Watch a Live Cake Challenge as seen on TV. Please see our website www.cakeshow.org for more information about the show.

General Admission: $15

Saturday, March 26 ... 10.00am - 5.00pm

Sunday, March 27 ..... 9.00am - 5.00pm

Northern Virginia Community College

The Ernest Center

8333 Little River Turnpike

Annandale, VA 22003

2nd Annual YMCA Spring Craft Show

The YMCA hosts its 2nd Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show on March 26, 2011 from 9am to 3pm. Unique gifts, handmade items, art, jewelry, wood crafts, and much more! Both wholesale and commercial items available for purchase.

8x10 crafter booth: $50.

Crafter set-up: 6:30 am to 8:45 am.

Volunteers available to assist with set-up / clean up.

Breakfast will be served for crafters and volunteers.

Admission: $2

Saturday, March 26

9.00am - 3.00pm

MASSAD FAMILY YMCA

212 Butler Road

Stafford, VA 22405

http://www.family-ymca.org/newsite/massad/index.php

Fredericksburg Home & Garden Show

Ideas. Advice. Solutions. Area vendors have stepped up to the plate and are ready to hit a home run for visitors at the Annual Fredericksburg Home & Garden Show.

The Show runs from March 25 though March 27 at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. As with Home & Garden Shows in the past, the list of vendors and exhibitors for this year's Show is impressive. This year's show offers a unique and broad selection of gardening and home improvement-related exhibits showcasing ideas to inspire you for spring and beyond. Get ideas and investigate new products, gather information and meet the professionals to help you make your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping or decorating project a breeze. Also back by popular demand will be the most awe inspiring Show Case of Gardens - Stroll through the incredible landscaped and hardscaped gardens in the Show.

1st 500 through the door each day will receive a Free Chick Fil A Sandwich Coupon

1st 100 through the door each day will receive a Free Qdoba Entree Coupon

Friday, March 25 ....... 1.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday, March 26 ... 10.00am - 7.00pm

Sunday, March 27 ...... 11.00am - 4.00pm

Admission Fee:

Adults $9, Kids: Free

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com

Happy Memory Day!

You've packed your bags and are ready to hit the open road...about 3 hours in, it hits you- you've forgoeten something. The average person can keep 3-4 things in working memory, yet the average person has so much going on all at once that some details get lost while trying to juggle commitments, numbers, important dates, ect on a daily basis. Therefore, it is quite usual to forget to pack the one thing (or few things) you had thought was so basic you would never forget- toothbrush, shaving cream, an umbrella...Well, today is that special day, unbeknown to many, in which you can take the time to ponder the things you remember and the things you don't.

If you seem to find that you forget more than you remember (especially while travelling), never fear. Here at the Hampton Inn of Dumfries, we have you covered. We keep complimentary common toiletries at the Front Desk for guests who, for instance, found their toothbrush but alas, no toothpaste. We have hairspray to help you keep up that perfect do for your big meeting. Unprepared for a freak snowstorm? No worries, we keep heavy duty snow brushes handy 24/7. Forgot that we have an indoor pool and jacuzzi? Wal-Mart and Target are both located a convenient 5 minutes away to pick up a swim suit.

We understand that people often forget these necessary items and to our absolute best at being prepared for you. We love having you here and we want you to have everything you need to make your stay a success!

http://www.emaxhealth.com/7/21870.html

Virginia Spring Market

Get a gift for Easter, Mother's Day, or yourself at the Virginia Spring Market at Meadow Event Park in Caroline County! Springtime designs are available from hundreds of exhibitors. Items include poreclain, jewelry, quilts, dolls, pottery, glassware, florals, and much more! Plus, enjoy samples from gourmet food shops and daily food preparation shows. Show hours are 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday; Sunday 11am-5pm. Admission at the gate is $7 for adults; kids 2-12 years are $1.50. Tickets can also be purchased in advance; orders must be mailed and recieved one week prior to event. Advance tickets are $6 general admission, $5.50 per person for groups of 20 or more, and $12 for a weekend pass.

Virginia Spring Market

March 18-20
The Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park
13111 Dawn Boulevard
Doswell, VA 23047

http://www.vashowsinc.com/pages/exhibit_virginia_spring_market.aspx

Curator's Chat- Irish American Marines

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day, come visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps for an informative discussion on Irish American Marines who have made an impact on the Corps. Join NMMC's Robert Sullivan and Patrick Mooney as they talk about Marines of Irish descent, and also talk about the relationship between the Corps and bagpipes.

Saturday, March 19

1pm

Free Admission

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Scuttlebutt Theater

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway

Triangle, VA 22172

http://www.usmcmuseum.org/

Fredericksburg Outdoor Adventure Show

This show will attract outdoor sporting enthusiasts from all parts of Virginia, Southern Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC and beyond to view and purchase the newest in hunting and fishing products, plan outdoor sport and hunting excursions, shop for fishing boats, RVs, & ATVs. Attendees will also take part in the special attractions and seminars that will be offered.

Friday, March 18 1.00pm - 8.00pm

Saturday, March 19 10.00am - 6.00pm

Sunday, March 20 1.00am - 5.00pm

Free door prizes all weekend
Free Chick Fil A Food Coupons to the FIRST 500 entering on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Take in one of Hilarious Comedian Bassmeister "Curt Strutz" shows.
Curt is a comedian a ventriloquist (with his talking bass) and balloon artist
The kids will love his shows and entertainment

Fishing Experts share their tricks with Seminars on top of the "Hawg Tank"
Learn form the area's experts: Rich Newton, John Hutchins, Christina Bradley, Terry Ollinger & Rodney Mosley

Pick up all the State Hunting & Fishing Information you need at the VDGIF booth

Kids can try the Trout Pond (fee) and the Kids Kasting Contest

Test your fishing skills in the open water on the Virtual Fishing Stimulator (fee)

Making a return appearance to Fredericksburg is:
Bill “Bear Crazy” Wiesner. Bear is one of the most revered bow hunters/designers in the United States. An expert bow hunter & industry leader, Bill will have a booth all weekend and present several Seminars.

Doug Deats of Mill Creek Farms Kennels/Dog Training Tips
plus others. . Seminar Schedule coming soon

Plus vendors with the latest Fishing and Hunting Equipment and much more...

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

http://www.bmgevents.com/frederickburg/OutdoorShow/index.html

The Suffragist in Our Own Backyard

Celebrate Women's History Month by joining Lynn Garvey-Hodge for a portrayal of Suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker, who was arrested in front of the White House in 1917 and imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse.

Mrs. Robert Walker, a wealthy Quaker who had graduated from Swarthmore, was among 10,000 women who marched along Pennsylvania Avenue during the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. The protests went on for months, as the women reminded Wilson of his efforts to bring democracy to Europe and demanded democracy for the women of America.

Walker was one of 123 suffragists arrested in front of the White House for disrupting traffic during the summer of 1917. They were incarcerated at the Occoquan Workhouse, where they were given coarse, ill-fitting clothes and shoes, worm-ridden food, and undrinkable water. They were also beaten up and confined in straitjackets. “Wilson wanted us declared crazy,” Walker said. She was released after 60 days and continued her protests at the White House.

The publicity surrounding the harsh treatment of those women at the Occoquan Workhouse became a turning point in the struggle for equality. The 19th Amendment, giving women the vote, was finally passed on Aug. 26, 1920. The goal is to have the Turning Point memorial completed by the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment in 2020.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

2:00 PM

Free Admission

Manassas Museum

9101 Prince William Street

Manassas, VA 20110

http://www.manassascity.org/

http://annandaleva.blogspot.com/2010/11/history-commissioner-brings-life-to.html

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Bogati Bodega & Winery

If the winter made you feel blue, then come celebrate the green! St. Patrick's Day is a time to toast the luck of the Irish with a new twist: a glass of Virginia wine. Bogati’s Bodega will help you celebrate St Patty’s Day with Irish music and Irish soda bread! Don't forget to wear your green!

Saturday, March 12

Noon - 5.00pm

Bogati Bodega & Winery

http://www.bogatibodega.com/

35246 Harry Byrd Hwy

Round Hill, VA 20142

540.338.1144

12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 12^th Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by Inisfail, Inc. will march through Old Town Manassas, starting at the corner of Quarry Road and Prescott Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Old Town Manassas, VA. Enjoy the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe and Drum, Washington Scottish Pipe and Drum, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Coalition Pipe and Drum, and the Washington Regional Police Pipe and Drum Corps, along with the Marine Corps Color Guard. This year the parade will feature a Peace Jubilee Float in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Enjoy watching as Irish dance groups, Ancient Order of Hibernians Divisions, and other area groups and organizations celebrate the Grand Irish Tradition of the Feast of St. Patrick. Following the parade enjoy the fine pubs, restaurants, and shops of Old Town.

For more information visit stpatparade.net,

or contact Vince Fitzpatrick fitzcastle@aol.com or 703-368-1754

Saturday, March 12, 2011

11.00am to 12.15pm

Old Town Manassas
Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110

Baby Pet Parade @ Old Mine Ranch

Baby Pet Parade at Old Mine Ranch, open through November. Kids will love feeding the lambs, kids, sheep, goats, chicks, ducklings and rabbits as well as enjoying pony rides, moon bounce, hayride, Train Ride, and Golf-Cart River Ride.

Monday- Sunday; 10am-5pm.

$6 per person, under age 2 FREE.

Old Mine Ranch

17504 Mine Road

Dumfries, 22026

703.441.1382

http://www.oldmineranch.net/

Harlem Globetrotters @ The Patriot Center

Bring out the whole family for a night of entertainment with the Harlem Globetrotters as they celebrate their 85th consecutive touring season. Your favorite team is back for their historic 2011 "4 Times the Fun" tour. The venues below are proud to host the Globetrotters and the first-ever 4-point shot! Witness basketball history, and enjoy the show slam-packed with high scores, theatrics, and fun for everyone!

Tickets start at $15

Purchase online

http://www.ticketmaster.com/

or call 202.397.SEAT (7328)

Saturday, March 4 & 5, 2011

7.30pm

The George Mason University Patriot Center

4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030

703.933.3000

http://www.patriotcenter.com/

For more information, please visit

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/

Aurora Family Opera Theatre Presents

Aurora Opera is pleased to announce that the 2010-2011 Family Opera will be Beautybeast by librettist/lyricist by Amy R. Chartoff with music by W.A. Mozart (The Magic Flute and Marriage of Figaro).

The story is that of the well-known tale of Beauty and the Beast. According to Chartoff, in this production, "A gentle, courageous girl goes to live in the palace of a hideous beast in order to help her father keep a promise. The Beast helps Beauty to learn that outward appearances are not as important as kindness and a mystical transformation happens."

Beautybeast’s music is borrowed from two of Mozart’s operas, Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) and Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute).

Based on the version by Jeanne-Marie La Prince de Beaumont.

Sung in English with English Supertitles projected.

Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre

3700 South Four Mile Run Dr

Arlington, VA 22206

703.379.1433

https://www.auroraopera.org/beautybeast.html