Reston Citizen

Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham Alabama.

The Reston Community Center invites everyone to come and honor the sacrifice of Dr Martin Luther King. Events start on Janurary 19th with a concert, and continue on the 20th with another free concert.

On January 21st a commemorative march is planned to start at the Southgate Center, and terminates at the Hunter Woods RCC location.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, January 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: RCC Hunters Woods

Reston Community Orchestra, conducted byMaestro Dingwall Fleary. MetroSingers and encore performances by Reston’s own, Beverly Cosham, Song Stylist, and Ellyn Lomak Crawford, Soprano.

Sunday, January 20, 4:00pm: Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation

Community Concert sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 21, 7:30am: Southgate Community Center
Commemorative march, shuttles will be provided back to the Southgate location.
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On Black Friday the Reston Town Center will be holding a series of family events to mark the start of the shopping season.

Race for the Kids: 7:30am
Alan Webb, U.S. record holder for the fastest mile and South Lakes graduate, will be in a race for children. Kids, toddlers, and teens can participate. Register at www.neediestkids.org

Reston Holiday Parade: 11am

This Thanksgiving you can celebrate Virginia’s 400th anniversary. A parade with Macy’s style balloons, dance, music, and community groups will particpate in this parade. Also present will be Mr and Mrs Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. From 12:30 to 4:30 you can visit Santa.

Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along: 6pm
Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus light up the Reston Town Center and the holiday tree, then sing with the Reston Chorale and brass quintet.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides: 6:30 – 10pm

$5 per person, children 5 and under ride free. All proceeds benefit Volunteer Fairfax!

This Saturday, the United States Geological Survey will hold it’s (sometimes) yearly open house. The open house highlights the responsibilities of the Survey, such as earthquake monitoring, and mapping.

This years open house has over 80 exhibits, highlighting subjects such as hurricanes, water pollution, and satellite imaging. Scientists will be on hand to explain their exhibits. The USGS is over 128 years old and oversees biology, geography, geology, and hydrology work. It was founded to chart the western territories of the United States.

The open house is open from 10am-5pm on Saturday, November 3rd. From the Reston Town center, take Reston Parkway towards South Lakes Drive. Make a right on South Lakes. Continue past Sanibel Dr, and you’ll arrive at the USGS headquarters. There is ample weekend parking.

First it was newspapers using citizen journalists, now the Greater Reston Arts Center wants gallery visitors to contribute art pieces. Springfield artist Foon Sham will be presenting Flow: The Landscape of Migration, based on the basic Chinese elements, Fire, Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood.

Today the gallery at Reston Town Center opens for groups and visitors to take part of the exhibit. The Reston Connection was at GRACE on Monday and chatted with Foon:

“What shape it takes, I don’t know. It depends on you,” said Sham while installing his mountains on the red floor of the GRACE space on Monday afternoon, Sept. 24. “I’m looking forward to see what happens,” he said.

He will be coming back once a week to examine the constantly changing exhibit. He reserves the right to move some elements around, and “Hopes the red floor will be covered.”

Saturday

Wolf Trap at 10am-4pm: International Childrens Festival, features outdoor activities and children from over 80 countries. [more]

Reston Musuem at 10am-noon: Children’s art workshops featuring make and take crafts.

Reston District Police Station at 11am-3pm: Police station open house at 12000 Bowman Town Drive.

Sunday

Reston National at 7am: Raise money for RPJ Housing, who builds affordable housing for low income residents. Foursomes are $500, individuals are $125. [more]

If you’d like to have an event listed please use our contact page. All events are free unless noted.

The Northern Virginia Technology Council will be hosting Rudolph Giuliani on the morning of Friday, September 21st. NVTC has hosted a series of presidential candidates making presentations. The event is geared to technology company executives but is open to the general public.

The program is a breakfast to be held at the Hyatt Regency at the Reston Town Center. Registration and networking is 7:00-7:45am, with the program at 8:00-9:15am. Cost for non-members is $105. You can visit the NVTC website for more information.

Friday

Talbots Reston Town Center at 6pm: Informal modeling of “unforgettable” fall looks, fashion giveaways and light refreshments at Talbots Missy and Petite.

Saturday

Reston Town Center Pavilion at 10am to 6pm: Learn about the worlds coffee producing regions, sample 27 Starbucks coffee flavors , and listen to live music. [more]

Sunday

Whole Foods Market at 10am to 5pm: Take a culinary trip around the world as Whole Fields shows foods from all the countries represented by their team members. [more]

Walker Nature Center at 1pm: Help Reston Association clean the Snakeden River Branch. [more]

If you would like to announce an event then use our contact page. All events are free unless noted.

Friday 

South Lakes High School at 7:30pm: South Lakes Football vs. Herndon game.

Saturday

795 Center Street, Suite 1A & B at 9am: Socialize your 5 month old or less puppy with other puppies. Supervised by a professional trainer at Op Barks Behavior & Training. [more]

Lake Anne at 10am-5pm: 7th annual Reston Multicultural Festival. International music, international food, and more. Bring your children and represent your culture. [more]

SkateQuest at 7pm: Local two time Olympic skater Michael Weiss will skate at the U.S. & World Figure Skating Champions LIVE! show. The show benefits Weiss’ foundation which grant scholarships to help others ice skate. $20-$50. [more]

Sunday

Lake Audubon at 7am: The Reston Triathlon starts at Lake Audubon, and continues to a bike loop, and then to a run. [more]

If you’d like to have an event listed, then contact us. All events are free unless noted.

Animation gallery ArtInsights in the Reston Town Center will be hosting a new exhibit on Disney animated art from the 1950s. The display opens on Tuesday September 3rd, and is open until October 2nd. Items on display include Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and Tramp, and more.

ArtInsights is run by Michael Barry and Leslie Combemale who both have extensive experience in art. Collectors can buy art, or the casual viewer can see pieces from Disney, Warner Brothers, and other studios. They specialize in pre 1960s animation art. ArtInsights is located at 11921 Freedom Drive.

The Reston Multicultural festival will have it’s seventh year this Saturday (9/8). This fesitival celebrates the abundace of clutures found in Reston, and this years them is “Discover the World in Reston.”

As usual the festival will feature international music, food, and activities. Some of the performances include G.T.E.V. a music/dance troupe from the Bavarian region of Germany. The Silver Light Senior Association will also be performing an ancient Chinese opera. Music performances from African and South American groups will also be present.

This years Multicultural fesitival will be on Saturday September 8th, rain or shine, at Lake Anne. Bring your kids, and dress to represent your culture. The festival is sponsored by the Reston Community Center.