This summer, the Reston Community Center, is hosting not one, but five entertainment series for residents and visitors to enjoy.
In a recent episode of the County Conversation podcast, host Jim Person spoke with Asjah Heiligh, community events manager with the Reston Community Center, about the exciting lineup of concerts, family-friendly events and artistic performances scheduled for the summer months.
“At Reston Community Center, we’re dedicated to offering high quality events and high-quality leisure time to the Reston community, and we’re very passionate about that, and we want art, music, and entertainment to be accessible to everyone,” said Heiligh. “And the best way to do that is to get more concerts out there and give people more options of places they can go for free to, you know, enjoy their family.”
SUNSET CONCERTS AT LAKE ANNE PLAZA
One of the highlights of the summer is the return of the Sunset Concerts at Lake Anne Plaza.
As Heiligh explained, “We're very excited to be back there, and so are the residents who live there. People have been wanting it to be back.”
These concerts take place every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. starting June 12 and running through Aug. 14.
The Sunset Concerts will feature a variety of musical performances, including jazz, reggae and pop. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and enjoy the shows in the picturesque setting of Lake Anne Plaza.
A NEW VENUE: TAKE A BREAK AT HALLEY RISE
Heiligh expressed enthusiasm for the Take a Break Entertainment Series, which will be held at the new Halley Rise development near the Wegmans grocery store.
“I'm more so excited for us being at a new location. I’m really excited that we’re getting out to Halley Rise and meeting a new audience and extending our concert series to the other side of the metro station because there’s not really been any...concerts on that side.”
The Take a Break concerts will be held on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning June 6 and continuing through Aug. 29. Attendees should note that this event is trash-free, meaning they must take any trash or recyclables with them when they leave.
FAMILY FUN, JAZZ AND COVER BANDS
In addition to the Sunset Concerts and Take a Break series, the Reston Community Center has planned a diverse range of other events throughout the summer:
- Family Fun Entertainment Series: Interactive and engaging performances for children aged 0 to 8, held on Saturday mornings from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Reston Town Center, June 15 through Aug. 3.
- Happy Hour with Darden and Friends: A jazz concert series accompanied by the “Sip and Stroll” event, where attendees can enjoy drinks from local vendors. These concerts take place on Fridays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Town Square Park Reston Town Center, through June 28.
- Summerbration Fab Fridays: Cover bands performing the hits of artists like Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. These concerts are held in collaboration with Reston Station, on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 30.
- Sunday Art in the Park: Performances by students from the Shenandoah Conservatory, featuring a variety of instruments like guitar, trombone, and trumpet. These concerts take place on Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Reston Town Center, starting on June 9 and running through Aug. 25.
All of these events are free and open to the public, making them accessible to everyone in the community.
"We're dedicated to offering high-quality events and high-quality leisure time to the Reston community, and we're very passionate about that, and we want art, music, and entertainment to be accessible to everyone."
With such a diverse and exciting lineup of concerts and events, the Reston Community Center is sure to provide endless entertainment for families, music lovers, and art enthusiasts throughout the summer months.
For more information and a full schedule, visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com or call 703-476-4500.
THE COUNTY CONVERSATION PODCAST
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