August 2008
Saturdays: August 2, August 9
Rodgers and Hammerstein's first musical is a love story about cowboys, farmers and ranchers and their gals. The show features songs such as "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," "Surrey with the Fringe on Top," and many more. Suitable for the whole family. Fridays and Saturdays, 8PM; Sundays 2PM. Potomac Falls High School Theatre. Tickets available at www.sterlingplaymakers.com or at the door. 703-437-6117.
Friday, August 1Visit historic downtown Leesburg for art, live entertainment and specialty shopping during extended shopping hours, 6PM - 9PM. Live entertainment every month. Call 703-777-7838 or visit www.loudounarts.org.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: August 1 - 17Tina Howe's comedy of errors, The Art of Dining, presents one fateful, hilarious night in the lives of newlyweds and new restaurateurs Ellen and Cal. Gourmet meal served one hour before curtain rise; dessert at intermission. Fridays and Saturdays: Dinner 6:00PM, Show 7:00PM; Sundays: Lunch 1:00PM, Show 2:00PM. $65 per person (incl. tax/tip, excl. alcohol). West Belmont Place, National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Lansdowne. For tickets, visit www.AuroraStudioTheatre.org. For information, call Aurora at 540-668-7072.
August 1 - 23"Something Hot" Juried Show and Sale features work from regional artists. Donald Depuydt, an artist and professor, juried the exhibit. Depuydt teaches fine art at Northern Virginia Community College's Loudoun campus.
222 South King Street in historic Leesburg.
703-777-5498 or www.gallery222.com
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: September 5 - 28
Juried regional art show showcased in historic Aldie Mill presents local and nationally acclaimed artists. 11AM - 6PM. Free admission. Call 703-327-9777 or visit aldiemill@nvrpa.org.
* Information updated on July 13, 2008 -- note change of location from previous publications.