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In a statement in July, when he pled guilty to the misdemeanors, Coming Labovitz took full responsibility and cited economic challenges: This Fall, “Like all American newspapers, in recent years the Connection News- papers have faced daunting tech- October 8–9 nological and economic chal- lenges. We have weathered re- peated crises that killed or crippled many others in the news media. I am proud that we have kept these vital community voices alive.” Beware of the Clifton Haunted Trail on Oct. 29 The Clifton Haunted Trail is slated for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7-10 p.m., in the Town of Clifton’s Eight-Acre Park. Tickets are $12, adults; and $6, children. Sturdy shoes are recommended; snacks and beverages are available. The trail is not recommended for young children. For more informa- tion, see www.cliftonhauntedtrail.org. More than 100 Clifton residents volunteer to put on the Haunted Trail and act in the scenarios that include everything from ghouls, vampires, witches, ghosts, pirates Visit and zombies to crazed men with westendartandwinefestival.com chainsaws. It’s definitely not for for more information the faint of heart. “This publication was made possible through the support of the Alexandria Marketing Fund.” 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell Fall Fun 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Photo courtesy of Workhouse Arts Center of Workhouse courtesy Photo Patrons of the arts mingle at the Workhouse in Lorton. DancEthos performs Oct. 1 at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. Workhouse Offers Fall Fun for All lesson on this month’s featured dance, the Numerous events taking place at the foxtrot, followed by open dance time from 8-10:30 p.m. Workhouse this October. From Oct. 15 to Nov. 26, “Schoolhouse Calendar of Events Rock Live” will be performed in the new SEPT. 28-OCT. 23 By Maya Horowitz exhibition in which artists pair visual art youth arts center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Third Annual Poetic Art Juried Fairfax Connection with literature art. The reception will be “We are opening a brand new building Exhibition. Reception is on Oct. 2. Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m. called the youth arts center,” said Fridy. “It he Workhouse in Lorton was op- Also beginning Sept. 28 will be the Soda is going to be a building dedicated to youth SEPT. 28-OCT. 23 erated as a prison for more than Chicks- Parallel Paths in Clay. Two master arts involving three classrooms and a brand Soda Chicks- Parallel Paths in Clay. T80 years. But since September ceramic artists show their work. A closing new 100 seat theater for children’s produc- Closing Reception is Oct. 21. 2008, it has been run as an arts reception, in which the artists discuss their tions.” center, housing exhibition spaces, perform- work, will be on Oct. 21, from 7-9 p.m. Additionally on Oct. 15, from 8-10 p.m., SATURDAY/OCT. 1 ing arts facilities, and studios for 150 of the Art Notes: DancEthos and Bob On Oct. 1, from 2-4 p.m., DancEthos and there will be Date Night: Chef’s Table de- Gibson Big Band regions artists. Although it is open to the Bob Gibson Big Band will be performing. signed to be a romantic evening involving public, the Workhouse is a large complex This is the last concert of the summer that a cooking lesson. This can be paired with SATURDAY/OCT. 8 that continues to be reno- the 7:30 p.m. dance les- 2nd Saturday Art Walk vated. son. “We are one of the largest The Lorton Arts Foun- SATURDAY/OCT. 15 visual and performing arts “We’ve taken a blight in the community — dation is having its an- Ballroom Social Dance-Foxtrot centers in the country, cer- nual fund raiser on Oct. tainly in the region,” said the old Workhouse prison — and turned it 22, from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. OCT. 15-NOV. 26 Camela Speer, director of It is a campus-wide semi- into a thriving Workhouse center.” Studio 3 Children’s Theatre: marketing. “And we house formal event beginning Schoolhouse Rock Live every kind of visual perform- — Camela Speer with a cocktail reception ing and the educational com- and silent auction, fol- SATURDAY/OCT. 15 ponent. We are a historic site that’s been will be held outdoors in the performing tent. lowed by dinner and live auction and end- Date Night: Chef’s Table adaptively reused. We’ve taken a blight in The 2nd Saturday Art Walk will be on Oct. ing with music and dessert. the community — the old Workhouse prison 8, from 6-9 p.m. This monthly event is a Also on Oct. 22, the Virginia Storytelling SATURDAY/OCT. 22 — and turned it into a thriving Workhouse chance to tour the entire facility while en- Alliance is hosting a full day of workshops Lorton Arts Foundation 10th center.” joying music, art and refreshments. culminating in a concert at 7:30 p.m. and Anniversary Gala “We have something going on just about “A great thing is to come to one of our open mic at 9 p.m. every weekend,” said Scott Fridy, perform- second Saturdays,” said Sarah Shepard, di- Starting Oct. 26 and running until Nov. SATURDAY/OCT. 22 ing arts director. “A lot of the things we do rector of visual arts. “It’s one of our best 20, the Maryland Pastel Society presents Virginia Storytelling Alliance are free and open to the public. We’re still Workshops, Concert and Open attended events.” “Shades of Pastel.” The reception will be Mic trying to get the community. We’re kind of Speer agreed. “One of the best times to Nov. 6, from 2-4 p.m. brand new still. There’s a ton of potential come to the Workhouse is our second Sat- “It is a great place to come as a couple, as OCT. 26/NOV. 20 here. We’re just excited that we’re able to urday event. Stroll around campus, have a a family, with friends, to see art, experience Maryland Pastel Society Shades of continue to keep it growing.” glass of wine, talk to the artists.” art and just to have a great time,” said Speer. Pastel Exhibition. Reception is Nov. Starting Sept. 28, the Workhouse will be On Oct. 15, participate in the ballroom To learn more about the Workhouse, go 6. showing its third annual poetic art juried social dance. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a to http://workhousearts.org/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 ❖ 3 News Briefs Fall Fun Parkways in Fast Lane for ‘Primary Roads’ Status It’s Time for Clifton Day At the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Board voted to ask the state to change the classification of the Fairfax County Parkway Forty-Fifth and Franconia Springfield Parkway from secondary roads to primary roads.