THE ARTS | CONNECT WITH AMERICA WOLF TRAP Grab a blanket, gather the family and get ready for an unforgettable night enjoying massively popular acts at this epic outdoor venue in Vienna. How epic? Wolf Trap is America’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts. WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER Get hands-on with expert-led workshops at the renowned Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The grounds of this historical former prison today hosts galleries, art and dance studios, an intimate theater, a museum and acres of art-filled spaces to explore, plus great seasonal events. ART AROUND TOWN AS YOU WALK THROUGH THE STREETS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY’S COMMUNITY SPACES, YOU’LL COME ACROSS EYE-CATCHING INSTALLATIONS EVERYWHERE. Stroll around Vienna to observe stoic statues and massive murals or pop into local galleries. Then take a seat to appreciate the magnificence of the town’s painted bench tour. Enter a new dimension at Thoreau’s Ensemble, an unassuming underpass in Reston that features some 700 path drawings from 650 community participants. Afterward, marvel at the towering surrealist art feat, Buoyant Force, located in Reston Town Center. Stop by the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale to find a whimsical wood sculpture carved from a lightning-struck poplar tree. CAPITAL ONE HALL Plan your trip around your favorite band or comic’s upcoming concert at Capital One Hall in Tysons. This state-of-the-art facility hosts year-round comedy shows, live music and rousing Broadway performances. Did we mention there are even more entertainment options, like live music and mini-golf, on its rooftop park? ARTSPACE HERNDON See a painter’s palette of creative expression at ArtSpace Herndon to peruse the latest local exhibitions. Then, wander over to Friday Night Live! and jam out to free summer performances on the Herndon Town Green. THE STATE THEATRE Grab a cocktail and walk around a regional time capsule of local music at The State Theatre in Falls Church, just minutes from downtown DC. >> WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER VISIT FAIRFAX/APRIL GREER SCAN FOR A TOUR OF RESTON’S PUBLIC ART! FXVA.COM | 33
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