EVENT LIST
This is a list of offerings of events, performances and exhibits at Workhouse.
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Public Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 2-4pm
An exhibition of Virginia high school art submitted for the Annual Congressional Art Competition from the 11th Congressional District.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Green Group 12 is the name of a group of 5th grade girls from Silverbrook Elementary School who are devoted to saving our Earth.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Public Opening Reception: May 11, 6-9pm
Standing Room Only will feature a selection of artist customized bike seats.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
We proudly present our Featured Artists and Studio Exhibitions for the month of May at the Workhouse Arts Center. Unless otherwise noted, the opening reception for all studio shows and featured artists listed below will be held campus-wide in conjunction with the 2nd Saturday Art Walk, May 11, from 6-9 pm.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:00pm
Smart Markets, Inc. presents the Workhouse Farmers Market, to be held every Thursday from 3-7pm* on the Workhouse Quad!
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 7:00pm
Cool Cow Comedy continues to bring its monthly comedy series to the Workhouse Arts Center again for two shows on Saturday, May 25.
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00pm
Cool Cow Comedy continues to bring its monthly comedy series to the Workhouse Arts Center again for two shows on Saturday, May 25.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Public Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 7-11pm
Artist Panel Discussion: June 8, 5pm
The Workhouse Arts Center kicks off the summer with Urban Decay 4, an exhibition of low-brow urban art.
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:00am
Every first and second Saturday of June, July and August the Workhouse will be offering free drop-in Yoga classes on the Quad at 8am.
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Cecil Ray Comedy Club presents a night of comedy!
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Workhouse Arts Center is thrilled to be hosting Mount Vernon Nights again this summer! This series of free public concerts will take place Saturday evenings at 7-8pm on the Quad.
Come early and stroll through our art galleries and meet over 100 of the region's finest artists. On the second Saturday of each month, stay for 2nd Saturday Art Walk including artist talks and featured artists' opening receptions until 9pm. Make it an evening to remember with other special Workhouse summer events such as the annual Ice Cream Social, opening art exhibition receptions, and Date Night - all programs that you can enjoy regularly in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Nights concert series!
Please bring your picnic, comfy lawn chair or blanket to enjoy during the show (outside alcohol not permitted).
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Support the Workhouse Arts Center by purchasing your tickets to Celebrate Fairfax 2013! The Workhouse will receive a portion of each ticket sale that is made online before June 6th. Be sure to enter code 175 in the promotion code box while purchasing.
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 8:00pm
Join us for this unique arts experience combining culinary and cinema featuring Blue Hawaii!
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 6:00pm
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.
Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 8:00pm
Join us for an evening of food, fun, award-winning performers and musical entertainment!
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 1:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, award-winning performers and musical entertainment!
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
A free concert celebrating the performing arts at the Workhouse Arts Center, presented in honor of the Friends of the Workhouse.
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Workhouse Arts Center is partnering with the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (LRPRA) for a PechaKucha 20x20 Night.
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 7:00pm
Cool Cow Comedy continues to bring its monthly comedy series to the Workhouse Arts Center again for two shows on Saturday, June 15.
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 8:00pm
Bring someone special and join us for an evening of cooking and fun!
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 9:00pm
Cool Cow Comedy continues to bring its monthly comedy series to the Workhouse Arts Center again for two shows on Saturday, June 15.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Public Opening Reception: July 13, 6-9pm
This exhibition will combine works from soldiers who are in transition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. 360 Degrees of Post-Traumatic Stress will feature sculptural works created by local patients and prints made by veterans from the Combat Paper Project collection.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 11:00am
Celebrating community and the arts, this event invites our neighbors and the community at large to learn about, engage in, soak up, talk about, be inspired by, see, hear and feel art, artists and arts education programs. Start the day with a fitness walk led by Art of Movement program director Lesley Spalding, then stay for fun, art, music and community. The event is FREE, though we ask that you to bring nonperishable food items for the Lorton Community Action Agency (LCAC), our featured partner for this community event.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 7:30pm
***Special Note: This event has been moved from June 15 to June 22***
Get on your dancing shoes and come out to the Workhouse for an evening of social ballroom dance led by one of our instructors. Bring a friend, a date or a group and enjoy a casual, fun night out.
Monday, June 24, 2013
The Workhouse Arts Center is excited to offer five unique summer camp experiences for young people.