Times: 6pm to 9pm
Contact: Workhouse Arts Center
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: No charge
Come join more than 125 Workhouse artists as all of our studio buildings stay open late from 6-9pm on September 11 for the 2nd Saturday Art Walk! You will experience at first hand the vitality, creativity and diversity of the artists who make up this unique arts community. Each 2nd Saturday Art Walk will feature receptions in all Workhouse buildings, where guests can meet each building's featured artist(s) of the month! In conjunction with the Art Walk, a reception in W-16 from 6-7pm will bring together artists, the general public and members of the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) to talk about incorporating original art into interior designs. The interior design professionals will visit the artist studios with their clients and other interested parties during Art Walk hours. The partnership between the Workhouse Arts Center and the AIDP encourages a Merger of Art and Design...to create...MAD Artists! The AIDP reception is the perfect time view the MAD! Artist Vignette, a room setting displayed in W-16 and created through the partnership of an AIDP member and the Workhouse MAD! Artist of the Month. NEW! Visitors can also meet the Designer’s Choice Artist of the Month! Also join us in Gallery W-16 during this 2nd Saturday Art Walk to celebrate the opening of the new Workhouse Artists Association and the Workhouse Art Guild exhibition. This exhibit will be on display July 7- August 1 in Gallery W-16, 1st Floor. Don't forget to pick up your Workhouse Passport to chronicle your adventures! Date(s): 9/11/2010 Time: 6pm to 9pm Venue: Campus-wide Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-584-2900 Marketing@lortonarts.org http://workhousearts.org/index.php
Recurring daily
Address: 11811 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA
Phone: (800) 830-3976
Admission: 2-Day Ticket $35; General Admission $25 advance or $20 online
200 Great Virginia Wines. 20 Wineries. 2 Big Days. Uncork The Wine, Uncork The Flavor,
Uncork the Fun...FALL TIME IS HARVEST TIME WHICH MEANS ITS TIME FOR THE BEST WINE FESTIVAL IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. What's All The Excitement About...GREAT FAMILY FUN. The festival is an inexpensive way to see Virginia Wine Country - right in your own backyard. Take your sample glass and enjoy samples from all your favorite wineries. GREAT KIDS ACTIVITY AREA. If you want to bring the kids, have them enjoy the fun activity booths and craft area. Kids are FREE. FANTASTIC CRAFTS AND CULINARY GIFT ITEMS. The Show features about 60 different artists and crafters that will offer neat gift ideas for the foodie in you or your friends. GOURMET LIVE! Enjoy cooking and wine pairing seminars on-site at the show. LIVE MUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGE. Listen to your favorite bands while you try the different wines on-site. LOTS OF FREE PARKING & GREAT AFTER SHOW PLACES TO CONTINUE THE FUN. Reston Town Center is a destination in itself. Come to the show, stay for shopping, dinner and a movie.