Events – Reston Museum
All are welcome – come and enjoy free events at Reston Museum
May 22, Saturday, 1:30 pm: Afternoon PROGRAM & WALK – Patty Nicoson, chair of Dulles Corridor Rail Association, will present a talk based on the special exhibit “Reston – The Road and the Rail”. Afterwards, attendees will carpool to the Wiehle Ave. Park & Ride. From there, Ms. Nicoson will lead a walk to view rail construction in progress in the Dulles Access Road median, plus sites of planned development and access points around the ‘Wiehle Station’ location.
May 22, Saturday, 7 pm: Evening PROGRAM – Singer Beverly Cosham will perform “Favorite Composers”. This popular song stylist will showcase many of her favorite jazz composers, as well as perform some of her signature hits, and mesmerize with her humor and musical knowledge of jazz history. “Beverly’s stage presence is warm, inviting and relaxing,” says Ellen Graves, long time fan and Reston resident. “She’s a welcome distraction from our stressful lives.”
June 4, Friday, 6-8 pm: Opening Reception for TWO new exhibits –
• Reston Stream Restoration, presented by Wetland Studies Solutions.
• “Nature’s Best” – Exhibit of photography from Nature’s Best Magazine, which is published here in Reston, and Chuck Veatch’s works featured in the “Nature of Reston” book. On display through July 6.
June 5, Saturday, 12 noon: Exhibit talk and walk with Mike Rolband of Wetland Studies and Solutions, focusing on the next phase of the stream restoration program in Reston.
June 5, Saturday, 2 pm: Ralph Cosham will present a family reading of “Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame. Children are invited to attend with parents.
NOW SHOWING:
Special Exhibit, through May 30 – “RESTON: The Road and the Rail” showing the history of transportation in this area since 1859, highlighting the W&OD Railroad (Trail), Dulles Access road, Reston Commuter Bus anecdotes, the coming of Metrorail, and more, with newly released images of the past and future. Sponsored by The JBG Companies.
Permanent Exhibit – “From New Town to Our Town” Get the whole story with a live history tour every Saturday at noon.
ART through May 28 – Guy Zoller, Reston potter. A show and sale of classical sculptures and decorative functional pottery. On display through May 28.
Save the Date:
October 16, Saturday – 9th Annual Reston Home Tour. Ticket proceeds benefit Reston Museum.
Reston Museum & Shop
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1639 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village Center
OPEN: Tues-Fri, 12 – 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 12 – 5 pm; and 24 hours daily at www.RestonMuseum.org. Contact: RestonMuseum@gmail.com 703-709-7700
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