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Mutts Gone Nuts Family Show, Nov 25

Mutts Gone Nuts family show

Prepare to be bow-wowed! Husband and wife duo Scott and Joan Houghton bring a comedy dog-thrill show like none other to Mason’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax. From frisbee and barrel tricks to dance and jump rope routines, these canines rescued from shelters will win you over. Two show times are available on Sunday, November 25!

WHAT: Mutts Gone Nuts, Family Series Show
WHEN: Sunday, November 25, 1PM or 4PM
WHERE: Center for the Arts, Mason Fairfax Campus   Get Directions
COST: $10 Child, $15 Adult
PARKING: Parking in Lot K is free on Sunday, or you can park in the Mason Pond Parking Deck for $8.

Part of the Center’s Family Series, this show can be enjoyed by audiences young, old and everything in between. As an added bonus, there will also be a photo opp with the canine stars! An adorable canine cast member will be available for a photo opportunity on stage. Photos are $10 each and all proceeds support Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Fairfax Station.

 

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“Mutts Gone Nuts was a really fun show for both kids and adults!” exclaimed Academy staff member Candy Neukam, owner of our own office canine star, Roxy the therapy dog. “I saw it last weekend at the Hylton Performing Arts Center – the dogs were amazing and the comedian was very funny. It’s alot of fun for everyone and I’d highly recommend it.”

 

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Winter 2018 Music Recital Weekend, Dec 8 & 9

Violin students performing at recital

Our Winter 2018 Music Student Recital Weekend celebration is coming up on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th, which will include a total of 11 music recitals showcasing our Academy music students of all ages. Come to the de Laski Performing Arts Building on the Mason Fairfax campus for a fun and free weekend of great music from all types of instruments and singing with a wide array of styles and repertoire from classical, to musical theater, to jazz, to pop!

Due to our large number of Music students, we break up performances into hour-long (approximately) recitals that are presented throughout the weekend. All performances are FREE and open to the public.

 

 

[one_half]Saturday, December 8th
10:00 AM (designated for ages “8 and under”)
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
[/one_half] [one_half]Sunday, December 9th
12:00 Noon (designated for ages “8 and under”)
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
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A light reception will follow each recital. Come and enjoy some great music from performers of all ages and instruments!

PARKING: On Saturday and Sunday, you can park in Parking Lot K for free. It is about a 5-10 minute walk to the Performing Arts Building (note: NOT the Center for the Arts). You can also park in the Mason Pond Parking Deck for $8, right next to the Performing Arts Building.
DIRECTIONS TO MASON FAIRFAX CAMPUS

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FOR OUR ACADEMY MUSIC STUDENTS/ FAMILIES:
READ OUR HELPFUL GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL RECITAL EXPERIENCE

 

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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Concert Discount Offer

Amit Peled Cellist in concert

Academy students/ families – enjoy discounted tickets for the upcoming FSO Concert, featuring acclaimed cellist Amit Peled, on Saturday, November 3rd, and at the same time help raise funds for the Academy! Through a special offer from our friends at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, they will give part of the ticket price back to the Academy to support our outreach programs.

WHAT: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Concert “Tchaikovsky & Beethoven”
WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 8pm
WHERE: Mason Center for the Arts, Fairfax Campus     Get Directions
COST: Special $20 Adults and $15 Students – MUST ENTER CODE GIVES6
PARKING: Free parking in Lot K on Saturday or paid parking in Mason Pond Parking Deck

*Adult tickets are normally $30 and higher, be sure to enter and apply the code GIVES6 to receive the discounted price!

Along with receiving the discounted ticket price, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has pledged to give back 50% of the ticket price to the Academy.

 

 

Voted by Musical America as one of the most influential musicians today, renowned cellist Amit Peled returns to share his artistry with the historic 1733 Gofriller Pablo Casals cello. He has been described as having “the flair of a young Rostropovich” (American Record Guide) and “simply a gorgeous sound” (Baltimore Sun).

 

Our sincere thanks to FSO for collaborating with the Academy for this special event!

 

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Aga-Boom Family Series Concert, Sunday, Sept 30th

Aga Boom Performing Group

Looking for some Sunday fun for the whole family? As part of their Family Series, Mason’s Center for the Arts is presenting “Aga-Boom”, involving three veteran Cirque du Soleil entertainers who perform a unique style of physical comedy, blending silly slapstick with European theatrical whimsy to create madcap mayhem where the laughter never ends.

WHAT: Aga-Boom Family Series Concert
WHEN: Sunday, September 30,2018 at 1PM OR 4PM
WHERE: Mason Center for the Arts, Mason Fairfax Campus   See Map
COST: $10 for Children, $15 for Adults
PARKING: You can park in Lot K for FREE, or paid parking in Mason Pond Parking Deck

This blast of buffoonery with juggling, stilt-walking, and clowning around is exhilarating fun for the whole family. Aga-Boom’s signature ending is pure pandemonium, as toilet-paper streamers, confetti, bouncing balls, lights, alarms, and balloons overtake the theater!

 

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Students To Perform At Arts By George Gala, Sept 29th

Arts By George Logo Image

Looking for the perfect Date Night? Mason’s annual Arts By George fundraising gala event, which provides student scholarships and support to the College of Visual and Performing Arts – including its community arts programs – will take place Saturday, September 29th. This year’s activities will include performances by some of the Academy’s very own music and acting students!

WHAT: Arts By George Fundraising Event
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2018 – starting at 5 PM
WHERE: de Laski Performing Arts Building at Mason in Fairfax  See Map
COST: $275 per person
PARKING: Free parking in Lot K, or paid parking in Mason Pond Parking Deck

 

Arts By George Activities

 

If you have never attended an Arts by George event before, there is a reason why they have dubbed it “An Evening Like No Other”. Attendees can stroll through the Performing Arts Building to interact with multiple sets of performances from Mason students (including one special performance from our Academy students!), enjoy fine buffet-style dining, and more – all starting at 5pm and going through to the featured concert performance at 8:30 PM in the Center for the Arts.

Highlights include:

  • 10 open studios and rehearsal halls showcasing more than 100 talented Mason students (plus a special performance by Academy students!)
  • 3 of the region’s finest restaurants with an elegant buffet
  • 60+ exclusive silent and live auction items including theater, sports, cuisine, and travel
  • 1 dazzling performance by Grammy Award winner The Manhattan Transfer featuring Mason’s own American Festival Pops Orchestra and Mason Vocal Jazz Ensemble, followed by an on-stage champagne toast with The Manhattan Transfer (pictured below)!

 

Manhattan Transfer Photo

 

Proceeds support Mason student scholarships in Art, Dance, Music, Theater, Arts Management, Computer Game Design, and Film and Video Studies, as well as the Great Performances at Mason season, The Green Machine Ensembles, and Mason Community Arts Academy. (Guests can allocate their support specifically for the Academy!)

Need a reason to bring out that fancy dress? Time to dust off that tux? Be a part of the arts at Arts By George. It’s a date!

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