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Tony Award®-Nominated Broadway Actress, Singer & Writer Melissa Errico Brings The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War to Washington, D.C. Region on May 7
05/07/2025 to 05/07/2025
4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus) with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War. In a unique mix of beautiful song and brilliant speech, Melissa relates the story of the too-often-overlooked epoch of World War I, in all its many-sided American complexity. Produced by The Doughboy Foundation to benefit the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., the show is also presented by the Gary Sinise Foundation. Under the musical direction of jazz pianist Tedd Firth and his big-band period ensemble, and joined by Broadway’s George Abud, Melissa performs wartime tunes of patriotism and protest, loss and longing. The Story of a Rose will make the stage ring with history—and with hope. For tickets and more information, visit https://doughboy.org/event/the-story-of-a-rose-melissa-errico/
Guns in America is Topic of May 7, 2025 LLI Forum
05/07/2025 to 05/07/2025
8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, https://llinova.org/, an educational group for adults over 50, will hold its next in-person Forum on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA. The speaker will be John Lechelt, Professor of Political Science, Northern Virginia Community College. He will address the subject of Guns in America: A Complex National Dilemma. Dr. Lechelt, a graduate of George Mason University, has been a professor at NOVA for 18 years. He currently teaches courses on American National Politics and State and Local Politics. This program is free and open to the public without registration. More information is at https://llinova.org/courses/event-calendar/#!event/2025/5/7/may-7-in-person. Any questions, please e-mail LLI at admin@llinova.org.
Foreign Films Screening Series: The Bookshop
05/11/2025 to 05/11/2025
4407 Aspen Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853Join other movie lovers for a foreign film screening the second Sunday of each month at the Aspen Hill Library. May's film is The Bookshop. England, 1959. Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian coastal town. While bringing about a surprising cultural awakening through works by Ray Bradbury and Vladimir Nabokov, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. As Florence’s obstacles amass and bear suspicious signs of a local power struggle, she is forced to ask: is there a place for a bookshop in a town that may not want one? (PG) 1 hr. 52 min. https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/13320784
Common Healthcare Fraud Webinar
05/13/2025 to 05/13/2025
Online, Zoom, DC 21090This free four-part webinar by Virginia’s Senior Medicare Patrol teaches participants how to prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud. The first part introduces common scams and how to avoid them. It takes place on Tue., May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit agingtogether.org and navigate to the programs tab. For more information, email info@agingtogether.org or call (540) 829-6405.
Lecture: All About Sleep
05/15/2025 to 05/15/2025
11315 Falls, Rd., Potomac, MD 21090This free talk with Dr. Linda Berg-Cross covers the top 10 things to know about sleep, possible reasons for insomnia, sleep therapy, and answers about power naps, sleep medications and sleep disorders. It takes place on Thu., May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls, Rd., Potomac, MD. To register, visit bit.ly/FreeSleepTalk. For more information, email info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org or call (240) 221-1370.
Clifton Homes Tour is Back!
05/16/2025 to 05/16/2025
Clifton Presbyterian Church 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, VA 20124The Clifton Community Woman’s Club (CCWC) is hosting its 48th Homes Tour so get ready to explore four beautiful homes in the Clifton/Fairfax Station area. Discover the unique stories behind each home, tour the Cloverleaf Equine Center, and visit event headquarters at Clifton Presbyterian Church for a Silent Auction, Vendor Fair, "Stuff You Can't Pass Up" sale, and more. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this event is a must-see for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship, history, creativity, and community. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Ticket books are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and benefit CCWC’s 501(c)(3) Charitable Trust. Advance ticket books can be ordered online. The homes will be open from 10 AM - 4 PM. Clifton Presbyterian Church will be open from 9 AM - 5 PM for the Silent Auction, Vendor Fair, etc. Cloverleaf Equine Center is offering scheduled tours beginning at 10 AM. Please visit cliftoncwc.org for more details and to purchase tickets. Email info@cliftoncwc.org with questions.
