Hi neighbor,
In this newsletter you will read about the many holiday arts performances by local groups, visiting artists, and our very own high school students. We are so fortunate to have such a vibrant arts community right here in and around our district. I hope you will consider supporting and engaging in these fantastic opportunities and that they bring you some holiday cheer!
Below you will also find upcoming events and opportunities to participate in several drives during this holiday season. My office is still collecting food and household essentials to be donated to both the Oakton HS and Falls Church HS Pantries. If you are looking to donate, more information can be found below.
Let the show begin!
Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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1st Stage: The Rainmaker, by N. Richard Nash, directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes
Not only is the Curry family farm being paralyzed by a devastating drought, but Lizzie Curry, to the chagrin of her father and brothers, is unmarried with no viable prospects. A charming, confident trickster named Starbuck comes to town and promises to bring rain in exchange for $100, setting off a series of events that enable Lizzie to see herself in a new light.
When: November 17 - December 11
Where: 1st Stage Theatre,1524 Spring Hill Road Tysons, VA 22102
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Traveling Players: Commedia Christmas Carol
Scrooge is a miserly banker with little compassion for his fellow men. He doesn’t care for charity, cheer, or Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who wails at his misfortune in the afterlife. He is being punished for the greed he exhibited in life and warns Scrooge that if he does not change his fate will be the same. With the assistance of three ghosts, Scrooge visits Christmases of the Past, Present, and Future to learn kindness and compassion. Can Scrooge regain his humanity in time for Christmas?
When:
- December 2 at 8 pm
- December 3 at 8 pm
- December 4 at 3 pm
- December 9 at 8 pm
- December 10 at 8 pm
- December 11 at 3 pm
Where: Tysons Corner Center DL01, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102
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A night of music and storytelling with a holiday flair. Come join us as a group of talented singers interpret Broadway and jazz standards, classic cabaret music and holiday favorites. A delightful evening filled with joy, music and laughter. Come sing along!
When:
- December 3 at 3 pm (matinee)
- December 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8 pm
- December 4 & 11 at 7 pm
Where: Italian Café, 7161 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA
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NOVEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 27, Doors open 1 hour before showtime.
Tootsie, Presented by: The Watermark Hotel, in the Main Theater.
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NOVEMBER 29
Doors open at 6:30 pm
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DECEMBER 1
Doors open at 7 pm
Presented by Outback Presents
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DECEMBER 2
Doors open at 6:30 pm
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DECEMBER 11
Doors open at 1 pm
The Nutcracker Presented by the Ravel Dance Company, taking place in the Main Theater
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Upcoming Providence District School Performances |
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Marshall HS
Orchestra:
Band:
Choir:
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Woodson HS
Choir:
- Winter concert: Thursday, December 1 at 7 pm
Band:
- Frost/Woodson concert: Thursday, December 3 at 7 pm, at Frost MS
- Winter concert: Monday, December 12 at 7 pm
Orchestra:
- Winter concert: Tuesday, December 6 at 7 pm
- Music department showcase: Thursday, December 15 at 7 pm
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Falls Church HS
Orchestra:
- Winter concert w/ Guitar Ensemble: Thursday, December 15 at 7 pm
Band and Choir:
- Winter concert: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 pm
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Drama:
- Chicago - Teen Edition
- December 1-3 at 7pm
- December 4 at 3 pm
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Madison HS
Orchestra:
- Pyramid concert: Monday, December 5 at 7 pm
- Winter concert: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 pm
Band:
- Jazz concert: Tuesday, December 6 at 7 pm
- Winter concert: Tuesday, December 13 at 7 pm
Choir:
- Winter concert: Thursday, December 15
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Upcoming Drives and Events |
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We are collecting donations through Thursday, December 15th. The holiday season is an especially busy time for both pantries, and we thank you in advance for your generosity. If your HOA is interested in helping collect donations, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to coordinate with you.
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Tysons Corner Center Holiday Tree Lighting |
On November 18th from 6-8PM, Tysons Corner Center will bring the community together to join Santa in kicking off our 2022 Holiday Season. Programming will include Santa lighting the Holiday tree, community performances, words from Fairfax County Executives, complimentary s’mores and hot chocolate bar, giant snow globe, pop-up Holiday market featuring retailers, custom beverages by Barrel + Bushel, holiday music, giveaways, and more.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Drive at Graham Road |
On Saturday, November 19th from 12pm-3pm, Graham Road in Partnership with Falls Church High School is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner drive at the Graham Road Community Building. Join them for a day of community activities and giveaways. There will be music, games and food. They will also be giving away turkeys and chickens and more as a way to thank the community and help those in need!
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Donate Thanksgiving Baskets at Second Story |
Gather your church, workplace, book club, yoga class, parenting group, or family and help Second Story collect items to distribute to our local community! This year they are hoping to give away more than 800 baskets.
Baskets need to be delivered no later than November 20.
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Holiday Market at The PARC at Tysons
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – celebrate the holiday season with local makers, crafters, and artisans from the Fairfax area! Visit The PARC at Tysons the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays of December for a pop-up shop of local artisans and small businesses offering their unique holiday-inspired goods and gifts! We’re sure you’ll find something for even the hardest-to-shop-for person on your list!
Each weekend, The PARC at Tysons will be transformed into a festive winter village, featuring a local holiday market and (free!) snowtastic activities for the whole family to enjoy! This event is free and open to the public! Additional items, such as food, beverages, and merchandise have a cost. The Holiday Market will be located indoors, however, some activities may be outside.
When:
- Friday, December 2 from 4:30pm to 8pm
- Saturday, December 3 from 12pm to 5pm
- Friday, December 9 from 4:30pm to 8pm
- Saturday, December 10 from 12pm to 5pm
- Friday, December 16 from 4:30pm to 8pm
- Saturday, December 17 from 12pm to 5pm
Where: The PARC at Tysons, 8508 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA 22182
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The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) will be participating in the Annual National Capital Region Fire and EMS Departments’ 2022 TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign. The intent of the campaign is to “bring holiday joy and deliver a message of hope to children.” Stations will accept donations now through Sunday, December 11.
Collection boxes will be placed outside the front door of each fire and rescue station every morning. Residents will be able to drop off toys until 8pm, each evening. Thanks to the generosity of those who live and work in Fairfax County, FCFRD was able to provide the Marines with approximately 25,000 toys last year!
Children who are served by this campaign include toddlers and youths through age 17. The campaign will only accept new, unwrapped toys. Toys used as weapons or considered to be weapons (i.e., toy guns or knives of any kind) will not be accepted. Checks or money orders for donations must be made payable to TOYS FOR TOTS.
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Victim Services Division's 9th Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive |
Now through Friday, December 16, Victim Services Division is seeking gift cards for their child victims (both young and teenagers) to places like Giant, Amazon, Safeway, Walmart, TJ Maxx, Target, Kohl’s, local restaurants, and clothing stores. Gift cards will allow parents/guardians to be active participants in purchasing gifts for each child and practical needed items that they would normally go without.
Your generous donation of gift cards will help those families most impacted by crime bring a smile to the faces of their children who have had a tough road due to the violence they have witnessed or been a victim of themselves. Each child victim selected for the holiday gift card drive has been affected by crime and has been vetted by their assigned Victim Specialist. All the families we select are truly those in need. For some, the gift cards can be used to purchase toys and other gifts. For others, the gift cards will be used to purchase winter clothing for the children or to purchase food for their holiday meal.
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We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us with questions, comments or just to say hello.
Office Phone: (703) 560-6946
Email us HERE if you would like events included in our newsletter or you would like a member of our team to join your HOA meeting.
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