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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Allyn Johnson
DESCRIPTION:A native Washingtonian\, Allyn Johnson is a musician\, composer\, arranger and producer whose trademark sound gives brilliance and fortitude to the art of jazz improvisation. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-allyn-johnson/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T184500
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20250715T130020Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Sarah Moyers
DESCRIPTION:Originally from Catlett\, VA\, Sarah Moyers is a jazz vocalist and arranger. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-sarah-moyers/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Steve Williams Mighty Little Big Band
DESCRIPTION:The Mighty Little Big Band is an 11-piece\, pint-sized big band. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-steve-williams-mighty-little-big-band/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T194919Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: José Luiz Martins
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the vibrant city of São Paulo\, Brazil\, José Luiz Martins is a pianist\, composer and producer based in the Washington DC area and celebrated for his innovative approach and deeply expressive music. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-jose-luiz-martins/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T184500
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Clara Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jazz with vocalist and winner of the 2025 Ella Fitzgerald Competition\, Clara Campbell\, a rising artists based in Washington D.C. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-clara-campbell-justin-mendez/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T184500
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CREATED:20250715T130056Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Darden Purcell
DESCRIPTION:Origin Records recording artist\, Darden Purcell is a featured soloist with symphony orchestras\, big bands\, small ensembles\, band leader and vocal educator. \nThere’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to listen to some great jazz in the idyllic setting of Reston Town Square Park. Curated by local jazz fan favorite\, Darden Purcell\, this series regularly delivers some of the best jazz talent in the region.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-and-friends-darden-purcell-10-17/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20250715T130051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T143027Z
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SUMMARY:Reston Holiday Parade
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the parade that is consistently voted one of the top 10 in the country! \nReston Community Center is a proud community partner and sponsor for this special Reston tradition. \nFollowing the parade\, stay for more holiday merriment at Reston Town Center including visits and photos with Santa\, the tree lighting\, a group sing-along and horse-drawn carriage rides. \nParade day volunteer jobs are available\, including line marshals\, pacers\, character assistants and balloon handlers (who must weigh\nmore than 100 pounds). Volunteers must be 14 years or older. \n  \nInterested in volunteering? Register at volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov. \n  \nFor more information\, email RTC@myerspr.com.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-holiday-parade-4/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Holiday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T150000
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SUMMARY:Reston Town Center Holiday Performances: Jolly Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Jolly Jazz Band \nEnjoy holiday performances in the crisp\, fresh air at Reston TownCenter. Catch the spirit of the season while you shop. \nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with MSE Productions\, Inc
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-town-center-holiday-performances-jolly-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Holiday Events,Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20250715T130012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T170543Z
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SUMMARY:Reston Town Center Holiday Performances: The Holiday Carolers
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Carolers \nEnjoy holiday performances in the crisp\, fresh air at Reston TownCenter. Catch the spirit of the season while you shop. \nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with MSE Productions\, Inc
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-town-center-holiday-performances-the-holiday-carolers/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Holiday Events,Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20250715T130036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T170538Z
UID:10002848-1765627200-1765638000@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Town Center Holiday Performances: Beltway Brass
DESCRIPTION:Beltway Brass \nEnjoy holiday performances in the crisp\, fresh air at Reston TownCenter. Catch the spirit of the season while you shop. \nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with MSE Productions\, Inc
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-town-center-holiday-performances-beltway-brass/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Holiday Events,Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20250715T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T170532Z
UID:10002849-1766232000-1766242800@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Town Center Holiday Performances: The Holiday Carolers
DESCRIPTION:The Holiday Carolers \nEnjoy holiday performances in the crisp\, fresh air at Reston TownCenter. Catch the spirit of the season while you shop. \nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with MSE Productions\, Inc
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-town-center-holiday-performances-the-holiday-carolers-2/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Holiday Events,Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260407T125700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145822Z
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SUMMARY:2026 ChalkFest at Reston Town Center's eARTh Day
DESCRIPTION:Fun\, art\, and Earth! \nChalkFest at eARTh Day 2026 will turn the streets into an outdoor colorful canvas as we celebrate Earth Day! \nThis event is FREE to attend but to chalk and participate to win prizes you must register at https://bit.ly/4beRjwP or on our website https://publicartreston.org/earth-day-chalkfest-2026/
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/2026-chalkfest-at-reston-town-centers-earth-day/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260318T153025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153320Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Matt Niess and The Capitol Bones
DESCRIPTION:The Capitol Bones was forged in 1990 into a trombone band like no other. The Capitol Bones has performed concerts at schools\, concert halls and festivals for over 30 years including the Jazz Education Network Conference\, The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage\, American Trombone Workshop\, National Jazz Workshop\, The Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre\, The Birchmere\, Blues Alley and more. The current trombone section has been intact for well over ten years. The Capitol Bones use the Stan Kenton model\, two bass trombones and three tenor trombones. The bass trombonists are the power and stability that the rest of the section locks onto and builds from. Jeff Cortazzo and Jerry Amoury are the bass trombonists\, and the tenors are Jay Gibble\, Jim McFalls and Matt Niess. \nInclement weather can cause event cancellations; check RCC’s Facebook/X pages or call 703-476-4500 close to the event time.\nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Darden Purcell.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-friends-matt-niess-and-the-capitol-bones/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts,Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260415T130021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T200631Z
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SUMMARY:Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s Party in the Park at Reston Town Square Park has been canceled due to weather. Thank you for understanding that the safety of patrons and staff is our main priority. \nSchool is out and the ultimate Party in the Park is here! Grab your friends and family for a high-energy\, kid-friendly silent disco where you control the music through wireless headsets – spun by our awesome DJs. Enjoy fun activities for kids and dance like nobody’s watching. \nParents\, please bring a driver’s license to exchange for headsets for you and your children.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/party-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260318T153527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153527Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Fran Vielma Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the Venezuelan Andes\, Fran Vielma is a critically acclaimed and award-winning multi-percussionist\, composer and educator. His continuous research on Pan-American rhythms and beyond is integrated with his attraction to concert music and the freedom of jazz. Vielma recently premiered his suite’s Common Grounds’ at SFJAZZ commissioned by the prestigious New Jazz Works program of Chamber Music America and has been a D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities Fellow since 2019. He has been touring the continent with his Venezuelan Jazz Collective since 2019; “Tendencias\,” his latest release\, includes Vielma’s original works and arrangements and was included in the Best of 2018 lists by Downbeat\, Latin Jazz Network and NYC Jazz Record. Vielma is involved in concerts\, recordings\, tours and festivals around the world with artists such as John Medeski\, George Garzone\, Antonio Sanchez\, Sean Jones\, Randy Brecker\, Troy Roberts\, Gary Thomas\, Marshall Gilkes\, Cesar Orozco\, NEC Jazz Ambassadors\, U.S. Army Blues Band\, Josanne Francis and Luis Enriqueto to name a few. Vielma serves as adjunct Jazz faculty at Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and Salem State University\, as well as artist resident at Shenandoah Conservatory’s National Jazz Workshop\, Baltimore School of Arts\, West Virginia University\, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico\, Florida University and Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra among others. \nInclement weather can cause event cancellations; check RCC’s Facebook/X pages or call 703-476-4500 close to the event time.\nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Darden Purcell.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-friends-fran-vielma-quartet/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts,Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260318T153722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T154104Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Steve Fidyk & Evening Ledger
DESCRIPTION:Steve Fidyk is a nationally acclaimed jazz drummer\, composer\, author and educator known for his musical versatility and depth. He is currently a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and serves on the Jazz Studies faculty at Temple University in Philadelphia. For over 21 years\, Fidyk served as drummer and featured soloist with the Army Blues Big Band\, one of the premier ensembles of The U.S. Army Band’s Pershing’s Own in Washington\, D.C. During his tenure\, he performed for seven U.S. Presidents and toured internationally. He continues to lead his own quintet\, performing original compositions and arrangements and remains active on the national scene. He has worked extensively with saxophonist Walt Weiskopf and the late guitarist Jack Wilkins and was a longtime member of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia\, led by trumpeter Terell Stafford. A prolific recording artist\, Fidyk appears on over 100 albums. His work as a leader includes “Heads Up!” (Posi-Tone\, 2014)\, “Allied Forces” (Posi-Tone\, 2016)\, “Battle Lines” (Blue Canteen Music\, 2020) and “Red Beats” (Blue Canteen Music\, 2023). He also co-led the Taylor/Fidyk Big Band (“A Perfect Match” and “Live at Blues Alley”) and recorded “Big Kids” with saxophonist John DeSalme. An in-demand clinician and author\, Fidyk is an educational consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington program and a regular contributor to Modern Drummer Magazine. He has published several method books through Mel Bay and Alfred Publications\, focusing on jazz drumming fundamentals\, coordination and style. \nInclement weather can cause event cancellations; check RCC’s Facebook/X pages or call 703-476-4500 close to the event time.\nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Darden Purcell.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-friends-steve-fidyk-evening-ledger/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts,Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260415T130007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T175007Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Art in the Park with Shenandoah Conservatory: The Luis Hernandez & Fran Vielma Pan American Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pan-American/Afro-Cuban Traditions in Modern Arrangements\nShenandoah Conservatory’s Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone leads a world-class group integrating rhythmic elements from the Pan-America/Afro-Cuban traditions into modern compositions and arrangements. \nInclement weather can cause event cancellations; check RCC’s Facebook/X pages or call 703-476-4500 close to the event time.\nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Shenandoah Conservatory.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/sunday-art-in-the-park-with-shenandoah-conservatory-the-luis-hernandez-fran-vielma-pan-american-quartet/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T105236
CREATED:20260318T154603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T154603Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Gracie Jay
DESCRIPTION:Multi-talented arranger and vocalist\, Gracie Jay has performed and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee\, Nicholas Payton\, Camille Thurman\, Jamison Ross and more. Her written works have been performed by groups including the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra\, Next Generation Big Band and the New Guard Big Band. Part of a rare\, niche category of talented female vocalists\, Gracie is a powerful force on stage\, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large ensembles that she masterfully sings for. \nGracie serves as a band leader for a diverse collection of musical groups\, including the Colorado-based band J-Calvin\, The New Guard Big Band and\, of course\, her own solo and group projects. Hired for her diverse artistic contributions\, Gracie is known for elevating every group she’s invited to. Performances with these groups include Tucson Jazz Festival\, French Quarter Festival\, Telluride Jazz Festival\, DC Jazz Festival and more. Recently\, Gracie made it to the quarterfinals of the American Traditions Competition. Gracie received her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music. In 2020\, she received her master’s degree in Arranging and Composition from North Carolina Central University under the tutelage of Branford Marsalis\, Joey Calderazzo and Brian Horton. \nInclement weather can cause event cancellations; check RCC’s Facebook/X pages or call 703-476-4500 close to the event time.\nPresented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association in partnership with Darden Purcell.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/happy-hour-with-darden-friends-gracie-jay/
LOCATION:Reston Town Square Park\, 11900 Market St\, Reston\, 20190
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts,Summer Concerts
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