Apr 27, George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $18, $28, $36
This innovative performance piece merges theater, dance, SLAM multimedia, and music to wrestle with the issue of impermanence and all the ways we long for things, people, and life to simply STAY. Set on a remote island surrounded by stones, sea and sky, STAY explores generations of a family. Conceived by choreographer Susan Shields and playwright Heather McDonald, this stirring production is presented by Mason’s professional theater in residence, an award-winning company that collaborates with some of the best playwrights, directors, and actors in our region. Directed by Heather McDonald.

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Oct 27, Little River Center (Safeway Shopping Center)

Address: 7414 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003
Times: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Annandale Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (703) 256-7232

Annandale Fall Festival: It’s Bigger and Better than Ever!

On Saturday, October 27, 2012, the Annandale Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a spectacular Fall Festival in the Safeway parking lot on Little River Turnpike. This is the largest public event in Greater Annandale attended by over 10,000 people. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM one hundred merchants with hand made and fashion jewelry, fashion accessories, imported silks & quality handbags will offer their wares in the Community Arts & Craft Market. Stylists will also be here to show you the latest fashion trends and suggest accessories to update your wardrobe. Artisan crafts will be represented in the form of high end ceramics, wood carvings & Marquetry. A score of Pet Vendors made their debut last year to rave reviews. This festival will again feature a broad range of clever pet accessories, dog Trainers & Walkers, gourmet pet food, and pet adoption providers. Children’s books & toys, endearing marionettes, herbal wraps & wreaths, quality giftware from major manufacturers, exquisite handcrafts and so much more will round out the community market. This is a festival where you can begin and complete your holiday shopping. In the Food & Entertainment Zone, Rock, Country & Jazz Bands, along with Costumed International Dancers will set your toes tapping while “The Taste of Annandale,” with food from many culinary cuisines, will satisfy every taste craving. Try Japanese, Thai, Nigerian, Greek, Italian, Latin, or the perennial favourites such as barbeque, crab cakes, Philly cheese steaks, snow cones, funnel cakes, and Kettle Corn. In the Kid’s Zone a full day of fun awaits. The Toddler Play Area will be back with age appropriate games such as the Bubble Booth and the Lil’ Pirate Moon Bounce. Puppet Shows, Storytelling & Face Painters are scheduled for your entertainment in The Secret Garden. The ever pleasing Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Jump & Bungee Basketball are planned along with interactive & inflatable games. The latest model cars, fire trucks and the Nationwide Nascar with simulator await your exploration!

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