The Arts CAPITAL ONE CENTER (CAPITAL ONE CENTER-HGA/ALAN KARCHMER) As the only National Park dedicated to the performing arts, Wolf Trap in Vienna offers more than 100 performances across all genres each year. The architecturally stunning Filene Center is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that hosts world-renowned musicians. Imagination runs wild at Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods , an intimate space for storytelling, puppetry, music and dance that is literally tucked in the woods. In addition to concerts at Wolf Trap or the nationally renowned concert venue Jammin’ Java , the Fairfax County area is also home to some excellent places to enjoy the performing arts. Browse the lineup at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts for a mix of opera, pop, family and dance productions. It is also home to the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra . Additionally, one of the newest venues – the state-of-the-art Capital One Hall in Tysons – brings Broadway theatre, concerts and comedians to the stage. Take in some public art on a tour of the area’s best sculpture gardens and murals. Mosaic is a sophisticated shopping and dining village in Merrifield that also features brilliant murals and a unique connection to The Beatles. Pick up a map of a self-guided public art tour in Reston or take a selfie with the region’s largest geometric mural at The Boro . In nearby DC, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden also offer extraordinary contemporary artwork surrounded by nature’s beauty. Whether you want to take home a souvenir from a local artist or make memories at a concert or performance, Fairfax County’s arts community is ready. FXVA.COM • 35 Explore Your Creative Side! FXVA.com/explore/entertainment-the-arts
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