December 2009
| DATE | |||
| Time | Event | More Information | |
| Tuesday December 1 | |||
| ***cancelled *** Board of Zoning Appeals meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7820) | ||
| 1-6 pm | SafeAssured ID program | appointment required City of Fairfax Police Department, 3730 Old Lee Highway (703-385-7966) | |
| 3 pm | Vocal Performance Seminar | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| 5:30 pm | Astronomy observing session | Weather permitting; George Mason University Observatory (703-993-9558) | |
| Wednesday December 2 | |||
| 7 pm | Spotlight on the Arts meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-352-ARTS) | |
| 7:30 pm | Board of Architectural Review meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7820) | |
| 8 pm | Trombone Recital: Kyle Schrotel | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| noon | InterService Club Council meeting | Red Lobster, 10325 Fairfax Boulevard, $ (703-503-9418) | |
| Thursday December 3 | |||
| 3 pm | Vocal Performance Seminar | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| 6 pm, 9 pm | Cinema Series: Back to the Future | George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema $ (703-993-2925) | |
| 7:30 pm | FX Players: Lucky Stiff | Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run $ (703-219-1351) | |
| 7:30 pm | Visual Voices Series: Alan Knezevich | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-8898) | |
| Friday December 4 | |||
| 6 pm, 9 pm | Cinema Series: Inglorious Basterds | George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema $ (703-993-2925) | |
| 7 pm | Piano Lecture Recital: Sarah Hutton | George Mason University Performing Arts Building Choral Room (703-993-1380) | |
| 7 pm | Loud Fire Reading Series: Eleanor Tipton, Rebecca McGill and Jennifer Janisch | the SPACE at Old Town Village, 3955 Chain Bridge Road (above Metro Silver Diner) (703-993-1180) | |
| 7:15 pm | Bingo | Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, $ (703-273-3638) | |
| 7:30 pm | FX Players: Lucky Stiff | Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run $ (703-219-1351) | |
| 8 pm | Virginia Opera: The Daughter of the Regiment | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | Mason Opera Recital: Amahl and the Night Visitors | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-8888) | |
| Saturday December 5 | |||
| Festival of Lights and Carols | day-long festival in Old Town Fairfax, $ (703-385-7858) | ||
| 11 am | Market Yourself in 60 Seconds | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (703-293-6227) | |
| 2 pm | Piano Recital: Saba Rastegar | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| 2:30 pm | Microsoft Word class | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (703-293-6227) | |
| 4 pm | Viola Recital: Jen Miller | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| 6 pm, 9 pm | Cinema Series: Inglorious Basterds | George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema $ (703-993-2925) | |
| 7:30 pm | FX Players: Lucky Stiff | Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run $ (703-219-1351) | |
| 8 pm | Mason Opera Recital: Amahl and the Night Visitors | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | Doc Watson: Hills of Home | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| Sunday December 6 | |||
| 10 am - 2 pm | Civil War Interpretive Center Series: Christmas in Camp | Living history program featuring the 17th Virginia Infantry, Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway (703-591-0560) | |
| 2 pm | Virginia Opera: The Daughter of the Regiment | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 2 pm | Violin Recital: Melissa Gscheidle | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 2 pm | FX Players: Lucky Stiff | Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run $ (703-219-1351) | |
| 3 pm, 6 pm | Cinema Series: Inglorious Basterds | George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema $ (703-993-2925) | |
| 4 pm | Flute Recital: Amanda Cook | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 5:30 pm | Cesar Millan: The Dog Whisperer | George Mason University Patriot Center, $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 8 pm | Flutopia Recital | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| noon | Guitar Recital: Troy Tyrer | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| Monday December 7 | |||
| ***rescheduled to 12/10*** Planning Commission work session | ***rescheduled to 12/10*** | ||
| 10:30 am |
Old Town Hall Children's Performance Series: Mr. Skip Fun and Songs | Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive (703-352-ARTS) | |
| 7 pm | Vision Series: Racial Politics in a Post Racial America | Free - tickets required, George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| 7 pm | School Board meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7910) | |
| 8 pm | Composition Recital: Scott McKenzie | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| Tuesday December 8 | |||
| 7 pm | City Council meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7935) | |
| 7:15 pm | Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Collecting Group meeting | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (703-293-6227) | |
| 8 pm | Concert: Lab Band | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| Wednesday December 9 | |||
| 6:15 pm | League of Women Voters meeting | Yen Cheng Restaurant, 9992 Main Street $ (703-256-1019) | |
| 8 pm | Weezer | George Mason University Patriot Center, $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 8 pm | Flutopia Flute Choir | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| Thursday December 10 | |||
| 7 pm | Planning Commission work session | televised; City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7930) | |
| 8 pm | GMU Players Mainstage Series: Room Service | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | Concert: Graduate Student Conductors | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| Friday December 11 | |||
| 2 pm, 8 pm | GMU Players Mainstage Series: Room Service | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 7 pm | Loud Fire Reading Series: Angela Panayotopulos, Amy Garrrett-Brown and Megan | the SPACE at Old Town Village, 3955 Chain Bridge Road (above Metro Silver Diner) (703-993-1180) | |
| 7:15 pm | Bingo | Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, $ (703-273-3638) | |
| 8 pm | Bonita Lestina Performance Series: U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet Holiday Program | Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive (703-352-ARTS) | |
| 8 pm | George Winston: Winter | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | Mason Dance Company Gala | George Mason University Harris Theater, $ (703-993-8880) | |
| Saturday December 12 | |||
| 1 pm, 2 pm | Kaydee Puppets: A Visit to Santa's Workshop | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (703-293-6227) | |
| 2 pm | Piano Recital: Melody Becker | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 2 pm, 8 pm | GMU Players Mainstage Series: Room Service | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 4 pm | Piano Recital: Victoria Park | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 8 pm | Canadian Brass: A Canadian Brass Christmas | George Mason University Center for the Arts, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | Main Street Community Band: Sounds of the Season | Sidney Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Road (703-757-0220) | |
| 8 pm | Mason Dance Company Gala | George Mason University Harris Theater, $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 8 pm | A Celtic Christmas in Old Town Fairfax | Performers include Sior Og, Maddy O'Neill, Penelope Fleming, Shannon Dunn and the Culkin School of Dance; Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive (703-352-ARTS) | |
| noon | Guitar Recital: Faiza Alam | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| Sunday December 13 | |||
| 2 pm | GMU Players Mainstage Series: Room Service | George Mason University Center for the Arts $ (703-993-8888) | |
| 2 pm | Second Sunday Series: Victorian Christmas Ornaments | a talk and demonstration by Linda Lau, Victorian Society of Falls Church, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center (703-385-8414) | |
| 7 pm | Mason Symphony Orchestra & Choruses: Holiday Concert | George Mason University Center for the Arts $ (703-993-8888) | |
| Monday December 14 | |||
| 6 pm | Viola Recital: Katara Wright | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 7 pm | Planning Commission meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7930) | |
| 8 pm | Double Bass Recital: James Weiss | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| Tuesday December 15 | |||
| 4 pm, 7 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 6 pm | Piano Recital: Jihae Lim | George Mason University Harris Theater (703-993-1380) | |
| 7 pm | Commission for Women meeting | City Hall, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7894) | |
| 8 pm | Tuba Recital: Alex Harris | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-1380) | |
| Wednesday December 16 | |||
| 10:30 am |
What Do Animals Do in the Winter? | age 3-5; City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (703-293-6227) | |
| 4 pm, 7 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 4:30 pm | Economic Development Authority meeting | Fairfax Innovation Center, 4031 University Drive (703-385-7862) | |
| 7:30 pm | Board of Architectural Review meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-385-7820) | |
| Thursday December 17 | |||
| 7 pm | Sesame Street Live | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 7:30 pm | City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting | City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong Street (703-273-2824) | |
| Friday December 18 | |||
| 10:30 am, 7 pm |
Sesame Street Live | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 7:15 pm | Bingo | Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, $ (703-273-3638) | |
| 8 pm | Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| Saturday December 19 | |||
| 10:30 am, 2 pm |
Sesame Street Live | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 2 pm, 8 pm | Rockapella: A Rockapella Holiday | George Mason University Center for the Arts (703-993-8888) | |
| 7 pm | Christmas in Fairfax with the City of Fairfax Band | Free, but tickets are required; bring a nonperishable food item to benefit Food for Others; Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run (703-757-0220) | |
| Sunday December 20 | |||
| 1 pm, 4:30 pm | Sesame Street Live | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| Monday December 21 | |||
| 10:30 am |
Old Town Hall Children's Performance Series: Bob Brown Puppets Nutcracker Fantasy | Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive (703-352-ARTS) | |
| Wednesday December 23 | |||
| General District Court closes at noon | (703-385-7866) | ||
| Thursday December 24 | |||
| Christmas Eve holiday | City government offices close at noon, General District Court closed, Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim closed, CUE Bus runs on a regular schedule until service ends at 7 pm, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center closed at noon | ||
| Thursday and Friday refuse and recycling routes are collected | Those with regular Thursday and Friday collection should place items at the curb on Thursday, 12/24; Public Works Department (703-385-7995) | ||
| Friday December 25 | |||
| Trash and recyclables are not collected | Those with regular Friday collection should place items at the curb on Thursday, 12/24 (703-385-7995) | ||
| Christmas holiday | City government offices are closed, General District Court is closed, CUE Bus does not run, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center is closed, Civil War Interpretive Center is closed (703-273-1776) |
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| 11 am | Christmas lunch | Bring a side dish to share; otherwise, the cost is $6 per person. Dress is casual. Reservations required; all family members welcome. Senior Center at Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road (703-359-2487) |
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| Monday December 28 | |||
| 12:30 pm |
Inova blood drive | City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (866-256-6372) | |
| Tuesday December 29 | |||
| 7 pm | Harlem Globetrotters | George Mason University Patriot Center $ (703-993-3000) | |
| 9:30 am to 3 pm | SafeAssured ID program | appointment required City of Fairfax Police Department, 3730 Old Lee Highway (703-385-7966) | |
| Thursday December 31 | |||
| Nominations due for Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshal | Parks and Recreation Department (703-385-7858) | ||
| Thursday and Friday refuse and recycling routes are collected | Public Works Department (703-385-7995) | ||
| General District Court closed | (703-385-7866) | ||
| Curbside leaf collection ends | Public Works Department (703-385-7995) | ||
| 7 pm | Fairfax Four-Miler | Twilight run through the City of Fairfax $ (703-248-6883) | |
| October | November |
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