Arlington Event Calendar

You’re invited to Lady Liberty’s Virtual Birthday Party hosted by local non-profit, Just Neighbors. Just Neighbors provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Lady Liberty’s Virtual Birthday Party will be on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Tickets start at $25. Engage with Just Neighbors through stories from staff, board and clients; a silent auction and giveaway gifts. We will also award two local heroes, Elisabeth Rhyne and Delegate Elizabeth Guzman, the Torchbearer award in appreciation for their commitment to uplifting immigrants.

Please join Arlington Democrats AAPI Caucus at Bluemont Park for the Diwali Festival! Expect local and state leaders, live music, performances and Indian food! Before the festival, we’ll also be knocking on doors in Arlington to #GetOutTheVote and #KeepVirginiaBlue!

If you would like any more information about this event, please email [email protected].

REACH for Uganda is a nonprofit based in Arlington, Virginia, committed to creating healthy, educated and hope-filled communities in rural eastern Uganda. Our cohesive programs function as building blocks that give both our students and these communities their best chances for independent and sustainable successes. Our annual gala is on Thursday, Oct. 28 at The Columbus Club in Arlington from 6-10 p.m. This event is our biggest fundraiser, and our proceeds are dedicated to supporting girls’ education and student access to technology — our most critical needs in Uganda today. This year’s event will feature an evening with live music, stand-up comedy, a captivating keynote speaker, an open bar with plated dinner, and silent and live auctions.

To buy your tickets or make a contribution, please visit reachforuganda.org/events.

Inspirational Book Talk! Presented by Arlington Sister City Association Meet Author/Blogger Annette Mertens from Aachen, Germany. After two bouts of cancer, Annette decided to become a novelist.

Hear her talk about her cancer journeys and how she was inspired her to follow her dreams! Her book “Annas Blut” is published in German, but her presentation is in English.

Arlington County Board Member Libby Garvey will provide opening remarks.

Free registration: https://www.aplos.com/aws/events/book_talk

The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) is thrilled to announce the return to live performances at Gunston Arts Center’s Theater 1 for the opening of the 15th season on Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The Season opens with Enchanting Elgar, The English Romantic. With the support of the British Council NCE is programming music of Great Britain for the first time and will pay tribute to the most famous English composer with a premiere of one of his most famous compositions in a chamber ensemble setting.

Sir Edward Elgar’s music still has a resonance which chimes precisely with the difficult times and challenges we now face. As it is very inspirational, speaks of courage, determination, fair play and high moral purpose, things which there is a great need of today.

Enchanting Elgar, the English Romantic — Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
The concert will feature the premiere of a string sextet arrangement of Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations + the gorgeous String Serenade and more. Gilbert and Sullivan’s lively Overture to “The Mikado” opens the sparkling British program.

The NCE artists performing on opening night are:
(from left to right) Leo Sushansky (artistic director/violin), Steven Honigberg (cello), Jennifer Ries (viola), Chris Shieh (viola), Vasily Popov (cello), Jorge Orozco (violin).

Choose How You Attend
The subscription or individual ticket allows attend our live concerts in person and/or watch an exclusive concert video one week later in the comfort of your home.

Tickets
General admission tickets are $36 for adults and $18 for students. For the greatest value, season subscriptions can be purchased priced at $129 for all 5 NCE performances. Tickets are available online at https://www.nationalchamberensemble.org/tickets.htm

Safety Guidelines
To maximize the safety and comfort of our wonderful arts patrons, the National Chamber Ensemble will implement the current CDC recommended guidelines for those attending our concerts in person. These currently include the following:

• The NCE will limit in-person attendance to less than 50% of the theater capacity to allow patrons to spread out and feel comfortable
• Patrons must be fully vaccinated
• Patrons must wear face masks at all times

For more Information call (703) 685-7590 or visit: www.NationalChamberEnsemble.org

From the classical to contemporary compositions, the National Chamber Ensemble’s internationally-acclaimed musicians provide outstanding performances of chamber music in an intimate setting. The NCE brings together composers, musicians, performers and audiences to create an environment that is fun, welcoming, engaging and offers the connoisseur, as well as the first-time concertgoer, an exciting musical experience.