Weekend Round Up December 18, 2014

CityVision Final Presentation

December 18th, 2014 at 06:30 PM | Free

Learn more about local middle school students’ exploration of Washington, D.C., as CityVision participants share their view for their city. After studying the basics of urban design and architecture, students from Takoma Education Campus and Raymond Education Campus present their innovative plans for Buzzard Point, the proposed area for a new soccer stadium.

Address

401 F Street NW

Candlelight Tours at Oatlands

December 19th, 2014 at 05:00 PM | $12 adults, $10 seniors & active duty military, $8 kids 6-16, Free to Friends of Oatlands and childr | jstiner@oatlands.org | Tel: 703-777-3174 | Event Website

December 13, 19, 20, & 21 5-8 pm. Join us after hours to see the mansion sparkling with Christmas lights and old-fashioned decorations. Candlelight tours are open-house style so you may enjoy at your own pace. Reservations not required. Final admission is at 8pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors & active duty military, $8 kids 6-16, FREE to Friends of Oatlands and children under age 6.

Address

20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane; Leesburg, Va. 20176

Christmas by the Letter

December 19th, 2014 at 08:00 PM | Tickets at the door are $25. Advance tickets at $20 | Tel: 202-271-6680 | Event Website

The National Broadway Chorus will present “Christmas By the Letter,” an original comedy featuring popular seasonal songs such as:

“We Need a Little Christmas,”

“Merry Christmas, Darling,”

“Last Christmas,”

“Chestnuts Roasting (on an Open Fire),”

and much more!

The show focuses on a family of five (mother, father, adult son, adult daughter, grandmother) as they prepare to host their Christmas party.

Luke Frazier directs the chorus.

Address

Georgetown Lutheran Church; 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW

The Gingerbread Chase — Christmas Theater at Oatlands

December 19th, 2014 at 06:30 PM | Adults $12, Children 2-12 $10 | jstiner@oatlands.org | Tel: 7037773174 | Event Website

At a bakery known for its beautifully decorated Christmas cookies, the newly baked Ginger cookie feels plain and simple. Ginger runs away, leading to a chase of family and friends in an effort to return the cookie to the bakery. Will fancy decorations bring happiness, or will Santa help everyone see that being special is about what is on the inside, not the outside? See http://stagecoachtc.com/ for tickets and more information.

Address

20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane; Leesburg, VA 20175

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

December 20th, 2014 at 05:30 PM | $30/adult, $20/youth | info@mountvernon.org | Tel: 7037802000 | Event Website

Ring in the holiday season with sparkling fireworks overlooking the Potomac River at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on Saturday, December 20! For the first time ever, Mount Vernon will open its doors for an evening of holiday-themed fireworks and special programs.

Address

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway; Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Christmas in Fairfax With the City of Fairfax Band

December 20th, 2014 at 07:00 PM | Free (secure tickets online) | Tel: 703.642.3277 | Event Website

Make our tradition your tradition. Join the Fairfax Choral Society and the City of Fairfax Band in a glorious selection of seasonal favorites in this free, annual concert.

Address

Fairfax High School; 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA 22030

Chanukah Celebration

December 21st, 2014 at 03:00 PM | FREE | rabbi@amhatorah.org | Tel: 301-229-2751 | Event Website

Live Music: Featuring The Sinai Mountain Boys- A talented foursome of Jewish musicians combining Bluegrass and Jewish melodies!

Kid’s activities- Arts & crafts, games and a juggling and magic show at 3:30 and at 4:15.

Chanukah raffle and refreshments

This activity is not sponsored by, associated with, or endorsed by Montgomery County Public Schools or Montgomery County Government.

Address

Bethesda Elementary School 7600 Arlington Drive Bethesda MD