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Events

Take Your Kids On An Underwater Adventure, March 3rd

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 8, 2019

Take your family on an all new adventure at Mason’s Center for the Arts — to the bottom of the ocean! Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago — and maybe live still today!

WHAT: Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure, Family Series Show
WHEN: Sunday, March 3rd, 2PM 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 is recommended for ages 5 and up. Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science, and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology.

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Acting Events

Winter 2018 Theater Showcases, Dec 8-9 & 15-16

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date November 16, 2018

The Academy’s Theater program, Acting For Young People, will present an impressive collection of theater shows, starring Theater students from ages 5 to 18, on the Mason Fairfax campus over two weekends: December 8 & 9 and December 15 & 16. Show titles include Twinderella, Cinderella 101, Cinderella Adventures and The Enchanted Pumpkins.

With a variety of age groups, experience levels and casts involved, different theater shows will be presented throughout the two weekends.

Theater student performing in show

Saturday, December 8th
10:00 AM – The Enchanted Pumpkins, Mini Actors’ Showcase
11:00 AM – Cinderella Adventures, Young Actors’ Showcase
12:30 PM – Cinderella Adventures, Young Actors’ Showcase

Sunday, December 9th
10:30 AM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 1)
1:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 2)
4:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 3)
7:30 PM – Cinderella 101, Advanced Actors’ Showcase

Saturday, December 15th
10:30 AM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 1)
1:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 2)
4:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 3)
7:30 PM – Cinderella 101, Advanced Actors’ Showcase

Sunday, December 16th
10:30 AM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 1)
1:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 2)
4:30 PM – Twinderella, Musical Showcase (Cast 3)
7:30 PM – Cinderella 101, Advanced Actors’ Showcase

For more information about this program, please visit the AFYP website or call 703-554-4931.

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Art Events

Winter 2018 Student Art Show, Dec 1

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date November 16, 2018

Join our wonderful Art teachers and students on Saturday, December 1st for an enjoyable day of student art exhibits and classroom presentations at the Art & Design Building on the Mason Fairfax campus, and learn more about our fantastic visual art curriculum offered in our Saturday classes!

Exhibit and classroom presentation times vary by age group and take place during the final class time of the Fall 2018 session.

Students showing artwork at exhibit

Art Adventures for Ages 4-7
Class time 10:00am-11:15am
(Presentation time approx. 11:00am)

Art Foundations for Ages 8-11
Class time 11:30am-12:45am
(Presentation time approx. 12:30pm)

Art Explorations for Ages 12-18
Class time 11:30am-12:45am
(Presentation time approx. 12:30pm)

PARKING: On Saturday, you can park in Parking Lot A for free. It is about a 5 minute walk to the Art & Design Building (note: NOT the Center for the Arts).
DIRECTIONS TO MASON FAIRFAX CAMPUS

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Events

Mutts Gone Nuts Family Show, Nov 25

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date November 16, 2018

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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Events Music

Winter 2018 Music Recital Weekend, Dec 8 & 9

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date November 16, 2018

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RECITALS

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