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Live Life in the Arts - December 3, 2024

ArtScreen

Spirited Away

Friday, December 6
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Sherwood Center

Free Admission!

(2001) PG - During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. An anime film, presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

City of Fairfax Theatre Company Presents

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

December 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th at 7:30pm
December 7th & 8th at 1 pm

Location: Pozez JCC Northern Virginia
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax 22031

Tickets: Adult: $20, Children $15 (12 and under) Click here to purchase tickets!

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins tells the story of Hershel of Ostropol, a clever traveler who arrives in a village haunted by goblins that have been ruining Hanukkah celebrations for years. Determined to restore the holiday's joy, Hershel accepts the daunting challenge of spending eight nights in the old synagogue, outsmarting the goblins who try to stop him. With each night, the goblins grow larger and more fearsome, but Hershel's wit proves mightier than their strength. On the final night, Hershel faces his greatest challenge yet: the King of the Goblins. Can he outsmart the Goblin King and light the candles, saving Hanukkah for the village? A heartwarming and humorous tale about courage, cleverness, and the spirit of the season, this play brings Eric Kimmel’s beloved story to life with vibrant characters, thrilling encounters, and a message of hope.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be prepared to show photo ID to enter the Pozez JCC for this performance. Please arrive early to allow time to enter.

Jingle Bronze Christmas

Enjoy an evening of holiday spirit and Christmas handbell music with Music to Free’s Handbell Ensemble, Bronze Unlimited!

Saturday, December 7
8 p.m.
Stacy C. Sherwood Center

$15 General Admission
Tickets available online and at the door. Buy your tickets here!

Musical presentations of both familiar Christmas music with a twist, such as Jingle Bell Boogie, and holiday music from other countries including Alla baja Jesuchristo. The evening also includes a one-night-only joint performance with C.G. Woodson’s Vocal Ensemble.

Come hear these wonderful students join Bronze Unlimited and combine their voices with our handbells.

Art Workshop in Mixed Media with Kelly Snyder

Thursday, December 5
6:30 p.m.

Old Town Hall

Cost: Free (Supplies will be provided)
Duration: 2 hour

Indulge your creative cravings and join us for an Artist Workshop to create fun filled Artwork! In this class you can join without any planning. Just let your artistic whimsy take over and create as you go! It could be just a moment of experimentation or creation or both!

Artist Bio: Kelly Snyder is an award-winning artist who draws inspiration from her experiences living in Europe and Asia while raising her children. Kelly primarily works in the medium of acrylic painting. Her eclectic style also includes mixed media, mural paintings, oils, and other arts and crafts.

Workshop details: You will learn to play and experiment with different materials- and how to make the best of all materials. You will get to create a small piece of art to take home with you. Supplies such as magazines, tissue paper, acrylic paint, crayons, markers, and of course glue on mixed media/watercolor paper will be provided. You are welcome to bring used wrapping paper, images, words, paper scraps and or stickers to use for the artwork. If you have favorite markers or stencils you like you are welcome to bring them with you to add your own flair. The Artist will start with some quick samples of her work, and share the process - so you can jump start and begin your own pieces on paper as background.

If you are an artist and have your own materials, feel free to bring your favorite supplies for creating your artwork.

Please RSVP: 1fairfaxartleague@gmail.com

2024 Festival of Lights and Carols

Saturday, December 7
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Old Town Square

Come listen to live holiday music, enjoy s’mores,
hot cider, activities and more!

Performance Schedule

12 p.m. Daniels Run Singers from Daniels Run Elementary School
The Fairfax Choral Society Youth Choirs
1 p.m. UUCF Handbell Choir and UUCF Choir
2 p.m. George Mason University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble
3 p.m. Girl Scouts of Fairfax City
4 p.m. Metropolitan School of the Arts
5 p.m. Vienna-Falls Chorus
. . .

Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:30pm

Come carol with us as we light the tree in Old Town Square to ring in the holiday season!