MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL  – Join us for a carnival of family fun! Our preschool is transformed into a Mardi Gras atmosphere with decorations, children’s games, fun, crafts, music, magic, and food. Great prizes for both kids and adults in our raffle and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Claude Moore Community Center’s Preschool.
When: Friday, February 19, 2010 – 5:30 – 8:30
Where: The Claude Moore Community Center 46111 Loudoun Park Lane Sterling, VA 20164
Website: mardigrascarnival.org
Call: 571-258-2500
Cost: $1.00 per adult $5.00 children ages 2 and above for a play and craft all night wristband

Sponsored by The Claude Moore Community Center Advisory  Board, Inc.

Sun, Feb 28, 2010

Join musicians from the region in an afternoon of music. Meet new people, improve your skills, and carry on the musical legacy of the area. Activity is free to visitors who bring a musical instrument. Refreshments provided. Bluegrass Jam is held the 2nd and 4th Sundays February through June.

Event Time: 2:30-4:30pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free with instrument, $5/adult, $4/senior, $3/child

Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Ln
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

Learn about the archaeology and history of slavery in Loudoun through a series of lectures by local experts. Registration recommended.

Event Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org/

Sat, Feb 20, 2010

Kick off Mardi Gras with your Cajun Cousins at Breaux Vineyards! Samedi Gras is a slightly early Saturday Mardi Gras that will warm you up for Fat Tuesday! Celebrate with wine tastings, King Cakes from Louisiana, and Cajun fare. Enjoy the live festive Cajun music and “laissez les bons temp rouler”! Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance which include King Cake sample (while it lasts), souvenir glass, wine tasting, beads, and entertainment. Dress in Mardi Gras attire (purple, gold, green, masks, etc.) and you could win a prize for having the true Mardi Gras spirit! There will be Cajun food for sale including gumbo, muffaletas and jambalaya. We know Mardi Gras – after all we are Cajuns!

Event Time: 11am-6pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $15/adult, $5/child

Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln
Hillsboro, VA 20132
540-668-6299 ext. 202
http://www.breauxvineyards.com/events

Sun, Feb 14, 2010

Join musicians from the region in an afternoon of music. Meet new people, improve your skills, and carry on the musical legacy of the area. Activity is free to visitors who bring a musical instrument. Refreshments provided. The Bluegrass Jam is hosted the 2nd and 4th Sundays beginning February through June.

Event Time: 2:30-4:30pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free with instrument, $5/adult, $4/senior, $3/child

Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Ln
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org

Sat, Feb 13, 2010 – Sun, Feb 14, 2010

Breaux Vineyard’s Annual Chocolate & Cabernet Weekend unites two enticing elements that are often savored alone. Pair the two and it is nothing short of bliss. Tastings and pairings will run every hour, on the hour in our barrel room. Breaux Vineyards own expert wine educators will educate your palate and walk you through the tasting of various Cabernets paired with fine imported organic chocolate and handmade truffles. Private chocolate and Cabernet pairings are available for those who may be hoping to pop that big question or simply enjoy some time alone with great red wine and fabulous chocolate as an early Valentine treat. Girls day out? This could be the perfect outing! Reservations are required.

Event Time: 12-5pm, tastings on the hour

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $15/person includes wine tasting and truffles

Breaux Vineyards
36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln
Hillsboro, VA 20132
540-668-6299 ext. 202
http://www.breauxvineyards.com/events

Tue, Feb 09, 2010

Learn about the archaeology and history of slavery in Loudoun through a series of lectures by local experts. Registration recommended.

Event Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org/

Mon, Feb 08, 2010

Teach your child about fun on the farm during this literacy-based program for preschoolers with their parent or chaperone. Children learn about farms through a story, get the wiggles out during guided play, and enjoy a fun hands-on craft project. Sign up for two consecutive Farmin’ Fun programs in one day and receive an extra ½ hour of play time in our hands-on exhibit area for children. Pre-registration required. Children ages 2-5 years.

Event Time: 9:30-10:30am

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $8.50/parent or guardian and child

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org/

Mon, Feb 08, 2010

Teach your child about fun on the farm during this literacy-based program for preschoolers with their parent or chaperone. Children learn about farms through a story, get the wiggles out during guided play, and enjoy a fun hands-on craft project. Sign up for two consecutive Farmin’ Fun programs in one day and receive an extra ½ hour of play time in our hands-on exhibit area for children. Pre-registration required. Children ages 2-5 years.

Event Time: 11am-12pm

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $8.50/parent or guardian and child

Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
21668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
571-258-3800
http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.org/

“Re-Collections” is the first solo exhibit of original paintings by Loudoun native, Dana B. Thompson. Dana is an award-winning painter in oils having studied with acclaimed artists Janet Fish, Kurt Schwarz, and Maggie Siner. She is recognized for her larger than life, tightly cropped paintings which often present clever and dramatic compositions of vintage items, organic matter, and shiny, reflective objects. Dana graduated from Radford University, receiving a BFA in Art with honors, and is now an artist at King Street Studios in Leesburg. She worked for 25 years as a Graphic Designer/Art Director and later served as Education Director for the Loudoun Academy of the Arts. She is now the Communications Director for that arts organization and is also a member of The Art League in Alexandria, the Loudoun Sketch Club, and the Loudoun Arts Council.

When: Fri, Nov 06, 2009 – Sat, Nov 28, 2009

Event Time: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and by appointment.

Opening reception Fri, Nov 6th from 6-9pm.

Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free

Where: Gallery 222 222 S King StLeesburg, VA 20175

Phone: 703-777-5498

Website: http://www.gallery222.com