 Friday, November 4: Author! Author!
Bestselling children’s writer Gordon Korman "Reveals His
Own 39 Clues” at a special Meet the
Author event. Korman has written dozens of
popular books including "
The Medusa Plot (39 Clues series)," "
Swindle" and "
Son of the Mob." Books will be available for sale and
signing. 7 p.m. Fairfax County
Government Center Board Auditorium. Free.
Register
online. For information call 703-324-8428.
 Saturday, November 5: Bang the Drum
Get ready for a powerful evening of art as Portland
Taiko takes the stage. Taiko (the Japanese word for
drum and the name of the art form) has its roots in ancient
Japanese tradition. Today, it is a dynamic and evolving
performing art combining rhythm, movement, energy and
culture. Portland Taiko weaves rhythm, melody, humor and
movement together into an exhilarating musical experience. 8
p.m. McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre. $20/person
($15/McLean Community Center Tax District residents.)
For information call 703-790-0123.
Also on Saturday:
Missing Links in the Web of Life: These are strange days in Northern
Virginia. Biologists warn about native wildflowers
disappearing, songbirds under attack and slowly dying
forests. If the missing wolves and cougars could speak, they
might have warned us of the vital missing link at the top of
nature’s food chain. Join journalist Will Stolzenburg for an
eye-opening talk. Book sales and a signing to follow. 2 to
3:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Park. $12/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-642-5173.
Opening
Reception - FotoDC Gallery: Get a first look
at the FotoWeek gallery, “Capturing Nature in Photographs.”
Meet the artists and the jury. Hors d'oeuvres and other
light refreshments. 5 to 7 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical
Gardens. $5/person (payable at the door). Reservations
requested. Call 703-255-3631, ext. 0 for reservations
or more information
Colonial
Day: Before Congressman Richard Bland Lee made
his home there, the Sully House property was an Indian
hunting ground, a pathway to the west and a tobacco quarter.
At Colonial Day, see Revolutionary War soldiers fire their
muskets. Card wool, make a toy, see and smell local Orinoco
tobacco and gather round the cook fire to keep warm. 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sully Historic Site. $8/person ($6/seniors)
includes house tour. For information call 703-437-1794.
Overwintering Tropicals and Perennials: Tired of
spending money on plants that die when a frost hits the
garden? Learn simple, successful techniques for dividing and
storing rhizomes, bulbs, tropical and tender perennials with
horticulturalist Nancy Olney. Your new talent will save you
money in spring! 10 to 11:30 a.m. Green Spring Gardens.
$22/person. Register
online or call 703-222-4664. For information call
703-642-5173.
Children's Fall Flea Market Fling: Need to do some
holiday shopping or just want to find a bargain? Junior
merchants sell gently used toys, books, clothing and games. 9
a.m. to noon. Reston Community Center Hunters Woods.
Admission is one non-perishable food
item for the
RCC Thanksgiving Food Drive. For information call
703-476-4500.
 Sunday, November 6: Feats of Clay
A variety of pottery styles will be on display at the
Kiln Club Pottery Show and Sale, all created by
members of the Ceramic Guild and the Kiln Club of Washington,
D.C. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Also on Saturday) Colvin Run
Mill Historic Site. Free. A portion of the sales
benefits Colvin Run Mill. For information call 703-759-2771.
Also on Sunday:
Music Friends
Concerts at the Alden: Henry Flory, one of the
leading young violinists of his generation, has performed
around the world as both a soloist and chamber musician.
Currently a student in the master’s program at the Juilliard
School, Flory began his studies at age 7 in France. He has
performed at venues ranging from the Kennedy Center Concert
Hall to the Royal Albert Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in
New York. 3 p.m. McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre.
Free. For information call 703-790-0123.
GAIA –
Entrepreneurial Earth and the Creativity of
Life: A multimedia presentation about Gaia
Theory – the scientific idea of our Earth as a living system
– and its implications for human life on this planet.
Participants will explore Earth system science and ideas for
creatively addressing energy and other sustainability
challenges. Suitable for adults and children age 14 and
above. 2 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Free. For
information call 703-528-5406.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library
pages, and elsewhere on the Fairfax County website.
Additionally, the towns of Herndon and Vienna as well as the
city of Falls
Church offer many arts, entertainment and
recreational opportunities.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available online.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call
703-324-3187, TTY 711.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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