Weekend Beat: Arts Appreciation

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The weather may still be keeping us indoors for a few more days, but there are art galleries and concert halls to be explored.

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

This weekend’s Laser Light School at Hylton High School’s Planetarium includes: Laser Retro 80s at 6 p.m., the animated Story of Orion at 7:30 p.m. and Laser U2 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, seating is limited.

Zombie Jack is performing live at the Lion & Bull this Friday at 9:30 p.m. at Lion & Bull in Haymarket. Zombie Jack said they are “completely willing to play anything!” So, we suggest someone request Glee’s version of “Baby Got Back.”

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013

The Mason Symphony Orchestra will perform an “All Dvorak Concert” at 8 p.m. at Merchant’s Hall in The Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Feb 23. Then, on Feb 24, they will perform at 4 p.m. at the Harrington Theatre at GMU’s Fairfax Campus along University Drive. This concert includes a visual presentation for the Largo and Scherzo of Symphony No. 9. Tickets at Hylton are $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and GMU students, faculty.

Prince William All County Elementary Chorus will present a collaborative performance at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Patriot High School Auditorium. Come see the county’s best young singers.

All Weekend:

Catch a glimpse of the “Rayhart” exhibit at the Candy Factory, Center for the Arts in Old Town Manassas. Ray Hart creates a sensual forms using acrylic on campus, using harmonious color palettes to reflect jazz themes. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

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