THURSDAY, 6/21: Acclaimed Artist Seth Havercamp at ArtSpace Falls Church

Widely acclaimed portrait artist Seth Haverkamp will appear again this week at ArtSpace Falls Church for two days only.  Seth will do a special program at 7:30 pm on Wednesday June 20 and Thursday June 21 at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue, Falls Church City.

Seth has just finished a life-size portrait measuring 6.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, which will be shown this week before it is delivered to the client.  He will also exhibit other recent works.  Seth will give a presentation with the exhibit on the topic “Life Size Portraiture, Challenges and Solutions”, followed by a Q & A session with guests.  The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Seth Haverkamp, who lives in Falls Church with his artist wife, Katherine Haverkamp, and their four children,  has studied at The Cleveland Institute of Art, The Memphis School of Art, and at Nelson Shanks Studio Incamminati School in Philadelphia.  Seth has won many awards including “Best in Show” in the International Portrait Competition.  M. Steven Doherty, editor of  American Artist magazine called Seth, “one of the most promising artists I have met in recent years”.

Come see for yourself the wonderful work of this fine young artist Wednesday and Thursday at ArtSpace Falls Church.

SATURDAY, 6/23: Mustang Field Hockey Fundraiser at Chaisin’ Tails

Support the Lady Mustangs Field Hockey team Saturday June 23, 12 noon to 4pm at Chaisin’ Tails Restaurant, 2200 North Westmoreland Street.   As you enjoy the great food, you also will enjoy the United States vs. Argentina field hockey game on TV – one of the top international matches of the season.

Chasin’ Tails, one of the hottest new restaurants in the area, will generously donate a percentage of proceeds to our GMHS Girls Field Hockey team.  Please come to watch top-notch international field hockey and enjoy delicious food in support of our Lady Mustangs!  We look forward to seeing you there!!

Crime Report for June 12 – 18

By FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 20, 2012

NOTE: This report is not a definitive list of all criminal activity and is subject to change upon investigation.

Public Drunkenness, 100-A E. Fairfax St.  On June 12 a 37 year old Fairfax man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Public Drunkenness, 100 block Park Ave.  On June 12 a 48 year old Falls Church man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.

Underage Possession of Alcohol, 220 N. Washington St. (State Theater).  On June 12 a 17 year-old male was arrested and released on summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol.  Custody of the juvenile was transferred to a family member.

Robbery, 100 block W. Broad St. (CVS Parking Lot).  On June 12 at 9 p.m. the victim reported a black male approximately 5’8” tall and medium build demanded money and then assaulted the victim.  The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment and later released.

Trespassing, W & OD Trail near Little Falls St.  On June 14 an 18 year old City of Falls Church man and a 17 year-old City of Falls Church woman were arrested and released on summonses for Trespassing.

Driving Under the Influence, 500 block S. West St.  On June 14 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 24 year old Vienna man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Drinking In Public, 300 block W. Broad St.  On June 14 a 40 year old man and two 30 year old men of no fixed address  fixed address were arrested and released on summons for Drinking In Public.

Larceny from Building, 444-M W. Broad St. (For Eyes Optical).  On June 14 the business reported three pairs of sunglass frames stolen.

Driving Under the Influence, 6700 block Wilson Blvd.  On June 15 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 28 year old Annandale woman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Underage Possession of Alcohol, 1100 W. Broad St.  On June 15 an officer observed a minor purchasing alcohol in the store using a discarded false ID.  An 18 year old McLean man was arrested and released on summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol.

Narcotics Violation and False ID to Law Enforcement, Unit block Hillwood Ave.  On June 15, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 22 year old City of Falls Church man, was arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana.  The passenger, a 29 year old City of Falls Church man, was arrested for Providing False Identification to Law Enforcement.

Driving Under the Influence and Refusal To Submit to a Blood or Breath Test, 400 block E. Broad St.  On June 16 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver, a 24 year old Springfield man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and for Refusing to Submit to a Blood or Breath Test.

False ID to Law Enforcement, 100 block Great Falls St.  On June 16 an officer conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The driver provided false identification information to elude other license violation charges.  A 24  year old Falls Church woman was later arrested for Providing False Identification to Law Enforcement.

Obstruction of Justice and Public Drunkenness, 6793 Wilson Blvd. #R3 (V3 Club).  On June 17 a 41 year old Frederick, MD man was arrested for Public Drunkenness.  While in transit to Arlington County Jail, he made threats against the officer.  He was also charged with Obstruction of Justice by Threats of Force.

False ID to Law Enforcement, Underage Possession of Alcohol, 500 block Lynn Pl (Roberts Park).  On June 17 officers responded to the area for suspicious activity during closed hours in the park.  Officers found several subjects in the park.  One of the subjects provided false identification information and was in possession of alcohol.  An 18 year old City of Falls Church man was arrested and released on summonses for False ID to Law Enforcement, and Underage Possession of Alcohol.