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Reston, VA - Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston. Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 and includes the skates rental fee.
The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association.
Public art has been an integral part of Reston’s history since its inception. IPAR was formed to inspire a new commitment to public art and to bring world-class art to the community on a project-by-project basis. The underpass project starts this exciting, long-term endeavor. This project is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, supported by Fairfax County; the Virginia Commission for the Arts; and the National Endowment for the Arts.
IPAR, an incorporated non-profit composed of civic leaders representing all of Reston’s key community organizations, “imagines public art throughout Reston that is world-renowned, inspires the community and engages the mind and senses.”
The mission of Initiative for Public Art – Reston Inc. is to create, and advocate for, a master plan for public art in Reston, Virginia. Through its collaborative outreach and a Board of Directors comprised of a broad spectrum of local community organizations, Initiative will create a persuasive blue print and vision for the acquisition and maintenance of unique and prominent art throughout Reston. Key IPAR partners are the Reston Association, the Reston Community Center, the Greater Reston Art Center, the Reston Town Center Association, the Reston Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Council of Fairfax County and the League of Reston Artists.
For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.
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Open Your Heart to Public Art in Reston: Join the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR) and Hunters Woods Elementary School PTA for some great, family-friendly fun, Monday, March 1, 4 to 7 p.m., ice skating at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. Admission is $10 per person and includes the skates rental fee. The skate, rescheduled because of snow, is open to the public, and proceeds from admission, hot chocolate and cookie sales will benefit IPAR’s first public art project—the creation of a permanent Reston underpass art work involving an artist-in-residence who will engage with students from Hunters Woods Elementary School, a Fairfax County magnet school for the arts and sciences. This first Public Art Project is launched by IPAR in collaboration with project co-sponsors, Reston Community Center and Reston Association. For more information about the fund-raising skate and IPAR, call 703-467-9797, e-mail info@publicartreston.org, or visit www.publicartreston.org.
Reston, VA – Reston Town Center presents the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, November 27 at 11:00 AM, launching the festive season with Macy’s-style balloons, musical groups, dancers, antique cars, and more, in a one-of-a-kind, one-hour parade along Market Street, welcoming the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. The parade is on rain or shine. (Full day’s schedule follows below.)
For 2009, the 19th annual Reston Holiday Parade will kick off a milestone year at Reston Town Center, commemorating its 20th anniversary in 2010. Participants will be getting into the festive celebration with the theme “Reston Town Center – Defining. Inspiring. 20 Years.”
At least seventy (70) groups, with one to fifty in each group, are anticipated for the 2009 parade. Popular favorites from past years that are returning this year include The Hogettes, The Jokesters, GottaSwing dancers, Reston Conservatory Ballet, Bull Run Street Rods,
South Lakes High School Marching Band, Langston Hughes Middle School, Panther Cheerleaders, Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band, Regimental Drums & Fifes of Northern Virginia, Children of the Light dancers, Paul Mitchell School, ArtInsights, F.I.S.H., a team of horses from the Misty Brae Farm Pony Club in Aldie, antique and classic cars from the National Capital Jaguar Club and Mustang Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, fire trucks, VIPs, including Reston founder Robert E. Simon, Jr., and much more. For event information, visit www.restontowncenter.com, or call 703-689-4699.
Holidays are Here! November 27 is a full day of events full of holiday cheer and charity at Reston Town Center:
- 8 AM: Reston Town Center retailers opening early
- 8 AM: Run with Alan Webb: 9th annual races for tots to teens to benefit Neediest Kids. Donation of $5 for participation encouraged. Participants can register at www.neediestkids.org.
- 11:00 AM: 19th Annual Reston Holiday Parade
- 12:30 – 4:30 PM: Visits and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located on Market Street, next to Talbots. Donations will benefit local charities.
- 6:00 PM: Tree Lighting and Sing Along. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage to magically light up the Christmas tree, followed by traditional holiday songs led by Reston Chorale and brass quintet.
- 6:30 – 10:00 PM: Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Proceeds benefit Volunteer Fairfax. Pick-up location is in front of Talbots on Market Street. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult.
- All day: Ice Skating Pavilion. Open every day for public skating until March.
Santa’s Studio: Santa Claus will be at Reston Town Center in his portrait studio throughout the season. Dates and times vary, November 28 until December 24. His schedule is posted at his location on Market Street next to Talbots, and at www.restontowncenter.com.
Holidays are Here! All through December, Reston Town Center will host performances of music and dance by community groups at Fountain Square, and strolling on Market Street. Horse drawn carriage rides are scheduled for Saturday afternoons, December 5, 12, and 19, from 12 PM until 4 PM. All proceeds benefit local charities. $5 per person, children 5 and under ride free with adult. The Ice Skating Pavilion is open every day until March. See the schedules and more details at www.restontowncenter.com.
Established in 1990, beautiful Reston Town Center is an acclaimed outdoor venue offering more than 50 retail shops, 30 restaurants and a 13-screen cinema. At the center’s hub, the Pavilion hosts special events, concerts, festivals throughout the year and ice-skating in winter. For more information on shopping, dining and events at Reston Town Center, visit www.restontowncenter.com, find it on Facebook, follow on Twitter (RestonTownCntr), read the blog “WhereOutsideIsIn.com”, or call 703-689-4699. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190
Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 67, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4th light).
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