ArtScreen is a free film series celebrating the arts on Friday
evenings at the in the City of Fairfax.

November 2	January 4	April 5
“Amadeus”  1984  •  Winner of 8 Academy Awards	"The Glenn Miller Story" 1954 • Academy Award for Best Sound	"The Buddy Holly Story" 1978 • Academy Award for Best Music, Original Score
Doors Open: 7pm  Film Start Time: 7:15pm	Doors Open: 7pm   Film Start Time: 7:30pm	Doors Open: 7pm   Film Start Time: 7:30pm
Refreshments	Refreshments	Refreshments

All screenings will be at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA 22030

Performances begin at 8:00pm October through April. Please find the full schedule of performers below. All performance take place at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax VA 22030, unless otherwise noted. Please arrive early as there are no booked tickets and it is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

** Performance will take place at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Old Lee Hwy Fairfax, VA 22030

All Events are Sponsored by City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts

Every Monday, beginning the second Monday in September, there will be family programming.  It is open to children of all ages, however especially for those who haven’t yet started school! There will be music, movement, story telling, performances, crafts, and more!  All performances and programs begin at10:30am. All performances and programs - unless otherwise noted - will be held at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. There is ample parking in the downtown, and stroller access at the rear of Old Town Hall on Main St. Email Megan

** Event takes place at the Stacy C Sherwood Community Center.
3740 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax Va 22030

All Events are Sponsored by City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts & Paint Your Own Pottery

Calvin Earl at Old Town Hall

Join the City of Fairfax and the Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library, for an evening of fun, history, and songs.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7:00pm: Old Town Hall

Calvin Earl at Old Town Hall: HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUALS

As a storyteller, Calvin Earl tells the stories of our enslaved ancestors embedding their oral history into the spirituals for safekeeping. He sings their secret and sacred songs. He sheds light on the secret coding hidden within the songs to help runaway slaves find safe routes on the UGRR. He demonstrates and explains the unique rhythmic cadence within the spirituals. Besides the spirituals rhythmic sound, similar to ancient mantras these songs were used as a path away from the pain and suffering you are experiencing on your human journey. With the enslaved family structure always in imminent peril of being torn apart with no warning, the spirituals provided a semblance of structure and a support system no one could take from them. The spirituals gave them hope & courage to believe in the concept of freedom for all people. A spiritual is more than music it is a personal experience and journey for every person listening or singing it. Knowing the history of these songs is an essential part of understanding who we are evolving into as Americans. Calvin also talks and sings about how in our history these humble songs were transformed into freedom songs during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s. This interactive program also includes the opportunity for communal singing and making time for discussing any questions you might have.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 7:00pm: Old Town Hall

Calvin Earl at Old Town Hall: SONGS ON OUR ROAD TO FREEDOM

An interactive program designed for all ages. This program is a ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ story in song. Experience America’s music from Spirituals, Freedom Songs, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country, Protest Songs, Songs of Hope, and Songs of Love. FREEDOM has always been a powerful thought for Americans, and music brings that thought of freedom to life. Thomas Jefferson proposed in written word a purpose and direction for our nations principles. Music created by humble unknown slaves, and well known songwriters helped us feel that purpose with passion and dedication to ensure our nations principles belong to all of us. Come join Calvin Earl as he leads us in inspiring songs in our American History!

Mason Speaker Series: An Evening with Dr. Ed Maibach

"What do Americans think about climate change, and what—if anything—do they want to do about it?"

April 24, 2019 at 7pm in Old Town Hall

Kidz Korner features family programming every Saturday at 10:30am in Old Town Square during the summer, June-September.