This spring, McLean hosts a full slate of artistic activities. From the performing to visual arts, there is a wide array of choices for all.
Here's a list so you can make your plans early and buy your tickets.
MUSIC
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McLean Orchestra
A Song, a Dance and a Story
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March 24, 2012, 8PM, J. Ernest Green, conductor
Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road
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Each piece in this concert represents a song, a dance or a story. Highlights include Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry (Danny Boy), Ravel’s Bolero and Mother Goose Suite.
VIVA ITALIA!
May 12, 2012, 8PM, Jon Kalbfleisch, conductor
Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road
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The McLean Orchestra season finale features a musical salute to Italy highlighted by Respighi’s The Pines of Rome. The Italian theme is intended to tie in with the orchestra’s annual fundraiser on April 14th, which will be held at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
McLean Youth Orchestra (MYO)
March 25, 2012, 3PM
Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Road
Admission: Free
March 4, 2012, 3PM
The Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Avenue in the McLean Community Center
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An eclectic mix of music will be highlighted, ranging from Bernstein and Ellington to Vieuxtemp. The concert will culminate with musical compositions of area youths. With support from symphony members, the young composers are offered the opportunity to hear their music played by an orchestra.
MPA Youth Art Show
March 7-18; Elementary School Student Show
March 22 – April 8; Middle and High School Show
The MPA will be featuring the works of select local area students.
Four Perspectives: Becoming MPA
April 19 – June 2, 2012
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the MPA hosts a special show, curated by past and present MPA exhibition directors, which will highlight the history of MPA through its artists.
PERFORMING ARTS
McLean Community Players
Deathtrap
April 20 – May 5, 2012, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM
The Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Avenue
Ticket Pricing and Information: http://www.mcleanplayers.org/MCP/Show.cfm?ShowID=243
A play within a play, this Ira Levin comedy-thriller is filled with twists and turns to keep the audience perched on the edge of their seats.
1st Stage
Side Man
March 30 – April 22, 2012, Fridays, 8PM; Saturdays, 2PM & 8PM; Sundays, 2PM & 7PM
1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner
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“This semi-autobiographical play is an inspired look at the joy of Jazz, the despair of broken families and the determination of love.”
Flora the Red Menace
May 18 – June 17, 2012, Fridays, 8PM; Saturdays, 2PM & 8PM; Sundays, 2PM & 7PM
1524 Spring Hill Road
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In this musical, “not even the Great Depression is enough to dampen Flora’s determination to land a fashion job, that is, until she meets Harry, the stammering handsome face of the local workers’ party.”
Alden’s Studio Rep
Make ‘em Laugh
May 11 – 12, 2012, 8PM
The Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Avenue
Ticket Pricing and Information: http://www.mcleancenter.org/alden/liveatthealden.asp
Comedy skits performed by teen theatre group.
MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
The Fabulous Hubcaps Dance
March 16, 8 – 11PM
McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue
Ticket Pricing and Information: http://www.mcleancenter.org/special-events/rockinspring.asp
Dance to live music of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
McLean Day 2012
May 19, 2012
Lewinsville Park
Information: http://mcleancenter.org/special-events/mcleanday.asp
An annual festival with live entertainment, carnival rides, games, pony rides, food, and crafts from area artisans.
