SATURDAY 3/20: Choralis Concert Features Music from 16th-21st Centuries

On Saturday, March 20, Choralis will present a concert of English choral works featuring John Rutter’s Mass for the Children.  The 7 p.m. concert will be held at the Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 East Broad Street.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Gretchen Kuhrmann, the program will include works by Byrd, Handel, Mathias, Vaughn Williams, and Walton, spanning several centuries of the English choral tradition.  Soloists for the Rutter work include Sheri Reed Crotty, Soprano and Tad Czyzewski, Baritone.  The chorus will be accompanied at the organ by Neil Weston, Choralis’ Assistant Director/Accompanist and will be joined by the Choralis Cantus Primo Children’s Choir, Mary-Hannah Klontz Director.

Tickets for the concert  are $40 premium, $25 regular admission, $5 for students 22 and under with ID, and free for children 12 and under.  Tickets are available at www.choralis.org or by calling 703-237-2499.

SUNDAY 3/21: Plein Air Painting Demonstration

Plein Air demonstration hosted by Falls Church Arts from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, on Sunday, March 21.  Discussion and demonstration by artists Bill Abel and Denise Philipbar on what you need to paint outdoors.  Fee: $5 for FCA members; $10 for nonmembers, payable at the door. Register at info@fallschurcharts.org More information at www.fallschurcharts.org

FRIDAY 3/19: Bad Hair Day at ArtSpace

Falls Church Arts Hosting Plein Air Demonstration

By GINA CACECI
Falls Church Times Staff

March 12, 2010

If you’ve ever wondered about what it takes to paint outside, but were afraid to ask, Falls Church Arts is hosting a discussion and demonstration about plein air painting that will answer your questions on Sunday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. at ArtSpace, 410 S. Maple Avenue.  The fee is $5 for members of Falls Church Arts (FCA) and $10 for nonmembers, payable at the door.  Space is limited.  Register by email at info@fallschurcharts.org

Two award-winning plein air painters, Bill Abel and Denise Philipbar, will show and tell about the equipment and supplies needed to paint anywhere, especially outdoors. (Plein air is defined as the open air, especially the daylight of outdoors.)

After discussing plein air painting in general, Bill and Denise will break the group into two sections to demonstrate some of the specifics of plein air painting with watercolor (Abel) and oil/acrylic (Philipbar).The session is a good way to prepare for the Plein Air Festival that FCA is planning to hold later this spring.  For more information about the March 21 demonstration and the planned festival, check www.fallschurcharts.org

TUESDAY 3/9: Artists Roundtable – ‘So You Want to Write a Book?’

“So You Want to Write a Book?” is the subject of the Artists’ Roundtable meeting Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue.

Hosted by Falls Church Arts, the Roundtable will feature local author Kathleen McCleary, who will speak to questions such as:

• “What does it take to write a book?

• How do you decide on a topic?

• What can you do to be inspired to continue when writer’s block strikes?”

McCleary is currently working on her second novel. Her first book, House and Home, was published in 2008. She has worked at the New York Times, USA Weekend, the Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, More, Health, Martha Stewart Living, and Ladies Home Journal, and was also a columnist for HGTV.com.

The FCA Artists’ Roundtable meeting is free and open to everyone.  See www.FallsChurchArts.org for more information.

SATURDAY 3/13: Calling All Actors!

Creative Cauldron is holding open auditions for its Learning Theater and its upcoming production of James Thurber’s book Many Moons!  Auditions will be held Saturday, March 13 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Avenue.

Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition. While no prior experience is required, Creative Cauldron is looking for individuals who have a passion for acting and performing and who are interested in working alongside professional actors/mentors.

Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, March 20.  Performers must be available for rehearsals over spring break. Performances begin Friday, April 9 and run weekends through Sunday, April 25.  For more information about the auditions, call Creative Cauldron at 571-239-5288.  See www.CreativeCauldron.org for performance times and to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY 3/13: No Better Off Plays On!

By GINA CACECI
Falls Church Times Staff

Creative Cauldron continues the “Play On!” music series with “No Better Off,” making its second appearance at the ArtSpace in Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13.

These five local musicians have their feet firmly planted in the traditions of rock, folk, blues and country music.  What began years ago as casual Friday night jam sessions among friends has evolved into a band that plays regularly in the area, including appearances at Iota in Arlington and the Palladium in McLean.  No Better Off is anchored by the distinctive vocals of Gus and Marty Guthrie and includes Terry Judd on bass, Joe Martinez on percussion and mandolin, and Falls Church City’s own Steve Selby on guitar.

“At our shows, we like to keep that familiar feeling – that people are just over at our house, listening to good friends play music straight from their hearts,” said Judd.

In addition to fresh interpretations of songs by some of their heroes such as John Prine, Buddy Miller, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams and The Band, NBO’s show will feature original compositions by band members.

Tickets are $5.00 each for this “Play On!” event and can be purchased online at www.creativecauldron.org.  For information about other Creative Cauldron events, call 571-239-5288. Free parking for ArtSpace is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.

SUNDAY 3/14: Irish Family Concert at ArtSpace

Contining the “Play On!” series, Creative Cauldron presents Mad for the Road at the ArtSpace in Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 14.

Mad for the Road performs traditional Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes as well as fun and beautiful Irish songs.   The band plays an assortment of instruments including penny whistle, low whistle, hammered dulcimer, the bodhran (Irish drum)  and the mandolin.  Sunday’s concert will include a very special performance by 9 year-old Celtic dancer, Sarah Alverson.

Mad for the Road has performed together since 2007 in such venues as the Falls Church Summer Concert Series in Cherry Hill Park, City of Fairfax First Night, the International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap, Jammin’ Java and at local Irish pubs and festivals.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and can be purchased online at www.creativecauldron.org.  For questions, call 571-239-5288.  Free parking for ArtSpace is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.

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