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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
Welcome Back to the Library
Scavenger Hunt. The TysonsPimmit Regional Library invites its patrons to test their memory and see if they still know their way around the library. Visitors will conduct the scavenger hunt based on a list of items compiled by the staff. School-age children and teens are encouraged to attend. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). All day event.
Walk-In Tech Clinic. A tech tutor is available every Thursday morning at the Thomas Jefferson Library Group Study Room to help adults with their tech issues. Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church). 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
English Conversation Group. For those interested in practicing their spoken English, a small conversation group will take place in the Conference Room of the Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church). Geared towards adult learners. 12 – 1 p.m.
Making Opera Soup. An entertaining and interactive show for all ages that invokes the magic and excitement of opera, presented by award-winning singer Mirabal. Running until Aug. 29. Tickets can be purchased online at 1ststage. org/event-details-opera-soup. All perfomances will take place at the Boro Park (8350 Broad St., Tysons). 11 a.m.
Falls Church Farmers Market. The Falls Church Farmers Market runs every Saturday, where attendees will find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and more. City Hall (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. – noon. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/547/FarmersMarket-To-Go.
Paws to Read with Lucy. Interested participants are invited to read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog. Visitors can bring their own book, or choose one from the library. Walk-ins are welcome. Geared towards kids ages 6 – 12. Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church). 2 – 3 p.m.
Origami Bookmarks. Those interested in creating origami bookmarks are invited to Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library for an all day origami-making event. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church).
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Storytime Fun for Preschoolers.
Preschool-age children and their caregivers are invited to a morning of storytelling fun at TysonsPimmit Regional Library. Space is limited to 15 kids with one caregiver each. Registration not required; customers allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Check in at the info desk upon arrival. Masks are required regardless of vaccine status. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 – 11 a.m.
English Practice for Pre-Beginners.
Students with no or limited prior English language experience are encouraged to attend this in-person lesson. The focus of this particular lesson is on basic vocabulary and every-day phrases. Students are encouraged to attend several sessions. This group is limited to 6 people; masks are required. Registration is required; register online at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7752223. There are four seats available. TysonsPimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 6:30 – 8 p.m.
ESOL Conversation Group (online).
Practice your English with a weekly ESOL conversation group. This program takes place online, via Zoom. To request a Zoom invite, email Marshall Webster at mwebster@ fallschurchva.gov. 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Bouncin' Babies (online). Join Ms. Kelly and her ukulele for a morning of songs, storytelling and fun. This online event can help your child build an early literacy foundation while also enjoying a fun time. Geared towards children ages 1 and under. Registration is required; there are 5 seats available. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered caregivers a day in advance. Register online at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty. gov/event/7957229. 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
Wesley Diener. A versatile performer known for crossing the barrier between theatre and opera, Wesley Diener made his Creative Cauldron debut last summer with songs of community, connection, and happiness in "No One is Alone.” After this and a sell-out performance at the "Passport to the World" concert, Wes returns with an evening of musical theatre, opera, and jazz selections. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave, Falls Church). Parking will be available in the Falls Church Community Center Lot (223 Little Falls St, Falls Church). $30. 7:30 p.m.
Veronneau. One of D.C.'s most acclaimed, and one of the festival's most popular, musical groups comes to Falls Church to perform their signature, multilingual, world jazz. With three Top 10 releases to their name on both the world and jazz music charts, the Washington Post calls Veronneau a “powerhouse.” Veronneau has performed both internationally and in some of the capital’s top venues, including DC Jazz Fest, the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley and Strathmore. Their show in Cherry Hill Park promises to be a sell-out. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave, Falls Church). Parking will be available in the Falls Church Community Center Lot (223 Little Falls St, Falls Church). $30. 7:30 p.m.
“Detroit '67.” Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, this thought-provoking play comes to life with a soundtrack straight from the 1960s. Capturing the spirit and groove of Detroit, Dominique Morriseau’s play pays homage to the sounds and sights of Motown — a classic, influential era in American pop music. The story of “Detroit ‘67” follows Chelle and Lank Poindexter and the disagreements that erupt within the family when Lank comes home with a mysterious white woman. Life in and outside their family becomes more turbulent — and more dangerous. For more information, visit sigtheatre.org. Streaming for free on demand until Sept. 16, 2021.
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LIVEMUSIC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
The Sisters: Outdoor Show. Clare & Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-532-9283.
Michelle Swan: Live. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Whiskey Neat: Free Outdoor
Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Bad Influence Band: Live and in
Concert. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
Josh Allen Live Acoustic Show.
JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Swamp Grass. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St., Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703858-9186.
Red Not Chili Peppers with Two By Sea. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $12 – $15. 8 p.m. 703-549-7500. Proof of vaccine or of negative test required for indoor shows.
The Barefoot Movement: Live
and in Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $12 — $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Sol Roots Band with Chris
Timbers: Live. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504. THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT, the aclaimed acoustic Americana group, will bring their indel-
ible talent to Jammin' Java this Friday at 8 p.m. (Photo: thebarefootmovementofficial.com)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Smokin' Lounge: Janna & Rob.
Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Groovejet Band: Outdoor Show.
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-532-9283.
Jon Spears Band: Live and in
Concert. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.
The Brahman Noodles. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-8589186.
Skinny Wallace Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Bentwood Rockers:. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 3:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
Jessica Yellowitz: Outdoor Show.
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-532-9283.
Open Mic Night with Bob
Sheppard. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-8589186.
The Nighthawks: Free Outdoor
Show. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-237-0300. Proof of vac-
cine or of negative test required for indoor shows.
George Mason University Jazz Faculty: Live and in Concert.
Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 — $15. 7 p.m. 703255-1566.
Mike Tash & Linwood Taylor. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:15 p.m. 703-2419504.
MONDAY, AUGUST 30
Tom Saputo Show: Live. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
Wrabel: Nothing But the Piano
Tour. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $30. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
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JV’s Restaurant
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BY MATT DELANEY
FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS
with RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS
Tribute bands occupy a unique territory in the music scene. To some, they’re the welcome embodiment of their nostalgia. To others, they’re just a bunch of actors with instruments, who don’t engage in the songwriting and composing that define “serious” musicians. The latter is a stigma that the Red Not Chili Peppers believe can be cleared up as more of a misunderstanding once you attend one of their shows, such as this Friday’s at the State Theatre.
“My perception completely changed when I joined the band. I know how hard it is,” said band member and manager Paul Moffat, who transforms into the famous Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, on stage. “I’ve had to learn 80 songs, note for note, while also being able to improv over it. We’ve got to play so well that people can walk in, close their eyes and think they’re hearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers.”
This is coming from someone who has been on the outside looking in. Moffat was a bassist in another band before joining the Not Chili Peppers about six years ago. The tribute group had started during the craze’s genesis in the late 2000s, but frequent turnover — seven different drummers, seven different guitar players and even eight different singers — had the band constantly trying to find itself.
It’s a challenge to do that when the Not Chili Peppers are also trying to find out how to best represent the actual Chili Peppers. The band has been around since 1983 and its music has evolved throughout the decades. Moffat said the tribute group tries to focus on the eras that started with Mother’s Milk (1989) and ended with Stadium Arcadium (2006) in their performances, where the sound went from fast, funky and punk-ish to arena rock. But it’s less about being carbon copies of the original band and more about bringing their spirit to the stage. “There are some tribute bands that are excellent at what they do. But what they do is imitate the band,” Moffat said. “We don’t do that. We try and do everything we can to emulate the live energy and just the feeling that you would get at a Red Hot Chili Peppers show.”
The Not Chili Peppers seem to have some influence. According to Moffat, they’re the only nationally touring tribute act to the original Chili Peppers band. So when they come to town and a member gets sick or has to miss a few shows, they know most of the regional Chili Peppers tribute acts they can recruit from to fill in with them.
Despite their success, Moffat said that they’ve never been contacted by the group itself. Likely because people can still see the Chili Peppers touring; however, not in nearly three years. Moffat believes the tribute act is a way to bring attention back to the group that has inspired such a devout following.
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“Every one of our shows, we’re reminding the 400 or 500 people that are out there that that’s an amazing band,” Moffat said. “When they come through, and they’re two hours away, and you have a chance to go see them, you should because that’s how good they are.” Giving Flea a handshake or a hug is still on Moffat’s bucket list. After all that he’s done to inspire the tribute band’s bassist, he feels it’s the right reaction. And who knows — he could look out into the crowd one day and see that familiar, gap-toothed smile gazing back at him. The Red Not Chili Peppers will be performing at the State Theatre on Friday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. Note: All of the State Theatre indoor shows require a proof of vaccination (original card or picture is sufficient), or a negative Covid-19 test that is no more than 72 hours old for entry. For more information on tickets or Covid protocols, visit thestatetheatre.com or call 703-237-0300.
These singles whet the appetites of the FCNP editorial team this week:
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Ted White – Time of the Season by The Zombies
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F.C. Sets Mandatory Vaccination Policy
City of Falls Church announced Monday that all City employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and required to have received at least one vaccination by Sept. 30. Employees who request an exemption for medical or religious reasons will be tested regularly.
In recent meetings, the City Council expressed support for the requirement. Neighboring Fairfax County – with which the City contracts for health department services – announced the same requirements for their employees. “The vaccines are safe, effective, and they save lives,” said City Manager Wyatt Shields. “We join many other Northern Virginia jurisdictions, school systems, companies, and organizations in this important step toward ending this pandemic.”
Covid-19 vaccines are readily available through physicians, pharmacies, and more at www.vaccines.gov. The Fairfax Health Department hosts walk-in clinics and vaccines by appointment at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/ vaccine/registration. The City will host its second public walk-in clinic, managed by Fairfax Health, at the Falls Church Festival on Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; more information can be found at www.fallschurchva.gov/Festival.
F.C. Schools Receives Grant For 2 New Electric Buses
As Falls Church City Public Schools prepared for students to head back to class following the summer break, news has come that FCCPS is one of 19 Virginia school divisions receiving a grant to replace diesel school buses with new electric buses.
The grant announcement came last Thursday, in a news release from the governor’s office. FCCPS will receive $530,000 for two electric buses from the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust.
The electric school buses are a first for Falls Church.
“We are, quite simply, thrilled with the award of two electric buses to Falls Church City Public Schools,” said Superintendent Peter J. Noonan. “We anticipate that more funding will be available for our academic programs with the reduced life cycle and operating costs for these vehicles. Environmental sustainability and resilience are core values of our community,” Dr. Noonan said.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam made the grant announcement Thursday as part of a push to transition to a cleaner economy across the state.
“We all benefit from transitioning away from diesel school buses and investing in clean alternatives for our transportation system,” said Northam. “I know how important clean air is for children’s health.”
“Our curriculum and outreach programs influence our students to understand the social and technical aspects of our use of energy resources,” Dr. Noonan said. “In addition, the health benefits to our children from cleaner air and reduced noise in and around the buses also resonate strongly in our community, rated one of the healthiest in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.”
Anti-Gerrymandering Group Hails Va. Redistricting Process
This week, the nonpartisan anti-gerrymandering coalition OneVirginia2021 applauded the Virginia Redistricting Commission on their vote to begin the map-drawing process from scratch, without regard for existing electoral maps. The vote tally was 12-4, with members of both parties supporting the motion.
“Today marked an enormous victory for Virginia voters,” said OneVirginia2021 Executive Director Liz White. “As several commissioners stated during the debate, this decision was a direct result of the tireless advocacy of engaged citizens from every corner of Virginia.”
“While it’s no secret that we haven’t agreed with every decision the commission has made, we thank them for voting today to do what is best for all Virginians. This was the most consequential vote the Commission has taken thus far, and they got it right.”
Board President Sharron Kitchen Miller added, “An overwhelming majority of Virginians voted for a redistricting process with unprecedented levels of transparency and public input, and today’s vote embodied this mandate. All of the deliberations were done in full public view, and the end result was one of fundamental fairness.
“Public engagement works. And while the Commission has a long way to go before their work is done, today proved that citizens have a direct voice in this process like never before.”
In the coming days, OneVirginia2021 said it will be continuing to focus its attention on ensuring that the public’s voice continues to be heard, just as it was this past week. AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 | PAGE 27
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