MCC's 35th Season to Feature Lithgow, FROST/NIXON, et al.

The McLean Community Center (MCC) is commemorating its thirty fifth year of serving residents of Small District One A-Dranesville with a month-long celebration. The highlight of the month will be a 35th Anniversary Gala to be held at 8 pm. on Saturday, Oct. 16, featuring a performance by award-winning actor John Lithgow in the Alden Theatre, which will be followed by a reception. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
 
In addition, MCC and its community partners will present a variety of 35th Anniversary performances and events during the month of October.  
 
Schedule (Subject to Change):  
McLean Community Players presents
Frost/Nixon - Final Weekend
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., in the Alden Theatre
Tickets: $19, $17 for senior and students, $15 McLean tax district residents
The behind-the-scenes story of how David Frost, a minor-league talk show host, got exclusive rights to four, hour-long interviews with the disgraced former president.
For more information, visit www.mcleanplayers.org 
 
3rd Annual McLean 5K Run, Walk & Roll Saturday Oct 2, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Century 21 New Millennium, McLean Branch, 6629 Old Dominion Drive
Registration: $25 until 9/15; $30 until 10/1; $35 day of race
Hosted by Century 21 New Millennium and MCC, proceeds from the event will benefit Children's National Medical Center, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and Habitat for Humanity. For more information, visit: www.mclean5k.com
 
4th Annual MPAartfest
Sunday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Free Admission
Sponsored by the McLean Project for the Arts, this juried arts festival will showcase 40 local and regional visual artists. For more information, visit: www.mpaart.org 
 
McLean Symphony presentsImmortal! Beloved! Beethoven!
Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., in the Alden Theatre       
This all-Beethoven program features Anna Balarkerskaia, piano; Zino Bogachek, violin; and Mischa Quint, cello. For more information, visit: www.mclean-symphony.org 
 
Concerts at the Alden - Free Chamber Music Concerts
Sunday, Oct. 10, 3 p.m., in the Alden TheatreFree Admission
Featuring Eric Himy on piano. Sponsored by the Music Friends of Fairfax County Public Library and the Alden Theatre. Tickets are not required. For more information, visit: www.mcleancenter.org/alden/concertsatthealden  
 
Travelogue: Texas - Highways and Byways
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., in the Alden Theatre
$10/$8 McLean district residents
Come discover the wonders of the "Lone Star" state with filmmaker Dale Johnson.
 
McLean Pet Expo
Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lewinsville Park, 1659 Old Chain Bridge Road
Free admission
Pet owners and their pets will find a wealth of information on nutrition, grooming, veterinary services, pet care and training. Featuring the Howl'oween Pooch Parade and a costume contest, sponsored by Dogtopia.
 
MCC's 35th Anniversary Gala!
John Lithgow in Stories by Heart
Saturday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m., in the Alden Theatre
$75/$50 McLean district residents
The McLean Community Center and the Alden Theatre are proud to present the extraordinary actor John Lithgow in his one-man theatrical memoir, Stories by Heart.
 
Yosi & the Superdads
Rock n' Roll Family Concert
Sunday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m.
$12/$8 district residents
For ages 3+ Are you ready to rock? Yosi & the Superdads are back with an interactive family concert sure to get everyone singing and dancing in the aisles!
 
OFTC 20th Anniversary Block Party!
Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd
Free admission
The Old Firehouse Teen Center (OFTC) is turning 20 this year! The entire community is invited; past and present members, families, friends and anyone who has ever visited (or would like to visit) OFTC.
 
Andes Manta
Saturday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., in the Alden Theatre
$14/$10 McLean district residents
Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. A pan pipe workshop precedes the performance at 5:30 p.m. 
 
Concerts at the Alden - Free Chamber Music Concert
Sunday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m.Free admission
Young Soloists Recital. Sponsored by the Music Friends of Fairfax County Public Library and the Alden Theatre. Tickets are not required. For more information, visit: www.mcleancenter.org/alden/concertsatthealden  
 
Mummenschanz
Saturday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 31, 3 p.m., in the Alden Theatre
$40/$35 McLean district residents
Mummenschanz has been enchanting audiences of all ages for 35 years with its clever, comic and bizarre world filled with strange creatures, amusing situations, astounding colors and imaginative shapes.
 
 
Sales for ticketed events are underway. Discounts are available to seniors, students, McLean Community Center tax district residents and groups of eight or more. Performance tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit:  www.aldentheatre.org.
 
For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org.