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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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| Sat Feb 04 @ 8:00AM 2012 Winter Focus Exhibitions |
| Sat Feb 04 @ 7:30PM ArtNotes: U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet |
| Sat Feb 04 @ 7:30PM Passport to the World: Raymi, Andean/Latin Fusion Music |
| Sun Feb 05 @ 2:00PM Passport to the World:Tales from the Andean Story Theater |
| 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: Russkie Musikanti Balalaika Ensemble |
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CAPs began in 1970 as the Concerts-in-the-School program for Fairfax County Public Schools. At that time, the Arts Council acted as agent and bookkeeper for the schools by auditioning performers, scheduling performances and collecting fees. In 1983, the program was introduced as Creative Arts Programs and the responsibility of scheduling performances transferred directly to the schools and other presenting organizations. The Arts Council began to serve as the facilitator, making talented performing artists available to its subscribers through annual showcases and exhibitions as well as publishing an artist directory with detailed information on the artists’ program offerings and booking information.
In the early 1980’s there were fewer than 40 artists in four artistic categories; today the 2011-12 catalogue features over 70 artists and groups coming from 15 US states and Canada in six artistic categories. Over 300 local teachers from public and private schools, PTAs, PTOs, and libraries from Northern Virginia and the Greater Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Area are actively subscribing to the program.
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