Rain barrels collect rainwater for later gardening use. The cost is $60 per barrel.

To pre-register and reserve a rain barrel, visit http://www.arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.php

Rain barrels can also be purchased on site (first-come, first served with priority given to pre-registrations). Please have the exact amount available, or pay by a check made payable to NVSWCD.

The barrels are 42 inches tall and 23 inches wide on average. One barrel can fit easily in the back seat of most sedans, or two barrels can fit in the back of most trucks, station wagons and SUVs.

On Saturday, July 24^, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., participants will learn Studio Production, featuring a basic overview of television production in a studio setting. Subjects will include lighting, studio camera operation, audio, directing, technical directing, and on-air talent.

The following Saturday, July 31^, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the subject will be Field Production, featuring production in remote locations.

Workshop fees are $50 for FCC-TV members and $60 for non-members.  Fees are due in advance – spots cannot be held until fees are paid.  Fees may be paid in cash at the FCC-TV office or by check, made out to FCCAC (Falls Church Cable Access Corporation) mailed to FCC-TV, 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043.  Children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult.

Membership is $10 per person, $15 per family.  Additional information is available at www.fcctv.net.

FCC-TV is co-located with George Mason High School.  Visitors may enter through basement door #20, located to the left of the main high school entrance.

This is a great opportunity to obtain the skills necessary for producing programming at FCC-TV, whether for yourself or those interested in helping produce your programs.  Reserve your spot today!

The series is the brainchild of Matt Conner, a critically acclaimed musical theater composer and performer who has been a long-standing member of Creative Cauldron’s artistic circle. “Cabaret is a theatrical form that allows performers to break down the traditional “fourth wall” barrier between the artist and audience,” says Conner. “It gives performers an opportunity to experiment with material and it creates a heightened sense of intimacy with the audience. There are some amazing performers in the series . . . Theatergoers are in for a real treat.”

The series begins July 23 with “From Pizza to Poe,” an evening featuring musical works composed by Conner.

Conner will be joined by Eleasha Gamble and Stephen Gregory Smith, who will perform a variety of songs from his original musicals including “Martin: The King of Pizza,” commissioned and produced by Creative Cauldron, and “Nevermore,” a new work based on the poetry and stories of Edgar Allen Poe that played to critical acclaim at Signature Theater.

Curtain Times are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Refreshments will be available.

Performance Schedule (click for details)

July 23 – From Pizza to Poe

July 24 – Songs In the Key of Me, featuring Jenny Cartney

August 6 – Questionable Plots by 3 Sensible Divas, featuring: Bligh Voth, Shayna Blass and Karissa Lynn Swanigan

August 14 – Coming into Focus, featuring Erin Driscoll

August 21 – The Kid Inside, featuring Stephen Gregory Smith

August 28 – Save the Last Dance for Me, featuring: Stephen Gregory Smith and Karissa Lynn Swanigan

Creative Cauldron is a not-for-profit arts organization operating in Northern Virginia since 2002 that provides opportunities for learning and participation in the performing and visual arts for children and adults. In June 2009, Creative Cauldron opened the doors of its new home in ArtSpace Falls Church, a 3,000 square foot flexible arts facility located in the City of Falls Church. Classes, workshops and performances in all disciplines are offered year round at the site.

Creative Cauldron receives funding from the Arts Council of Fairfax County and the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that addresses awareness, prevention, risk reduction, risk avoidance, and the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Nationally certified R.A.D. instructors from the City Police Department teach the course.

The deadline to register is Friday, Aug. 13. For more information and to register, e-mail ksdempsey@verizon.net or call 703-241-5061.

August 21 – Aimee Suyehiro – Argia’s

September 11 – Brian Long – The Westins Tysons Corner

October 2 – Debra Rubin, Kate Jensen and Tracey O’Grady – Willow

October 30 – Liam LaCivita and David King – The Liberty Tavern

November 20 – Chef Bertrand Chemel – 2941

City Hall Parking Lot
300 Park Avenue., Falls Church
8 a.m.-noon

Falls Church City’s Farmers Market has something for all. Buying locally not only supports local farmers, but also helps protect the environment by reducing packaging and transportation demands.

Vendors offer fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, baked goods, plants, and wine. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners also staff a booth at the Market to answer gardening questions.