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Concert Venue Information

George Mason University Center for the Arts
4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 993-8888, website
Concert hall is located on the George Mason University campus in Fairfax, Virginia, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123.

I-495 Capital Beltway
• Take exit 54B, Braddock Road (Route 620) WEST
• West on Braddock Road approximately 6 miles, pass entrance sign for GMU on right
• Turn RIGHT onto Roanoke River Road to enter campus

Route 50 WEST

• WEST on Route 50
• Left on University Drive, one block before the Route 123/Chain Bridge Road intersection
• Follow University Drive through city of Fairfax (approximately 15 miles), watch for the University on left.
• Turn left onto campus.

VIA Route 66
• Exit Route 50 EAST
• Follow Route 50 past the Route 123/Chain Bridge Road intersection
• Make the next right onto University Drive
• Follow University Drive through the city of Fairfax, approximately 4 miles, and watch for the University on left.
• Turn LEFT onto campus.

On Campus

• From Roanoke River Road, you will see the Patriot Center on your right and the Concert Hall (white building with tower) directly ahead. Bear right at the fork onto Patriot Circle and take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive.
• From University Drive, turn left on to the University campus at either Pohick or Occoquan Lane. Turn right onto Patriot Circle, and proceed around, taking a left onto Mason Pond Drive.
There is a parking garage adjacent to the Center for the Arts. The garage fee can be up to $5


Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, (703) 323-4387, website

From the Beltway (I-495)
Take exit 52-A, Little River Turnpike, west towards Fairfax. On Little River Turnpike make a left at the third traffic light, which is Wakefield Chapel Road. Once on Wakefield Chapel Road the campus will be on your left. Follow signs to the Ernst Center.

From Route 66
Exit onto the Capitol Beltway (I-495 - towards Richmond), use exit 52-A which is Route 236 west.  After approximately one half mile, the college will be visible on the left hand side. Follow signs to the Ernst Center.

From Route 50 (coming east - Fairfax area)
Take Route 50 to Route 236/Little River Turnpike. On Little River Turnpike, turn right on Wakefield Chapel Road. Once on Wakefield Chapel Road the campus will be on your left. Follow signs to the Ernst Center.


Langley High School
6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 761-9859, website

From I-495, the Capital Beltway
• Exit 44, Georgetown Pike (Route 193) EAST
• Fllow approximately 2.5 miles
• Langley High School is on the left; auditorium on left
• Pay phone is near auditorium upon entering parking lot


Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College
3001 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, (703) 845-6156, website

From I-395 North or South:
Take Seminary Road West, Exit 4. Turn right at the second light onto N. Beauregard St. Turn left at the second light onto West Campus Drive, the entrance to NVCC, Alexandria Campus - Schlesinger Center is on the right. Beauregard St. Parking Garage is on the left.

From Old Town Alexandria:
Go West on King Street (cross I-395) to N. Beauregard St. Turn left on N. Beauregard St., one long block to light. Turn right onto West Campus Drive, the entrance to NVCC, Alexandria Campus - Schlesinger Center is on the right. Beauregard St. Parking Garage is on the left.

From Arlington:
Take Glebe Road to Walter Reed Drive. Right turn south onto Walter Reed Drive and follow to intersection at Route 7/Leesburg Pike. Cross Route 7- street name changes to N. Beauregard Street. Follow N. Beauregard Street one long block to light. Turn right onto West Campus Drive, the entrance to NVCC, Alexandria Campus - Schlesinger Center is on the right. Beauregard St. Parking Garage is on the left.

From Falls Church:
Go east on Route 7/Leesburg Pike (toward Alexandria). Turn right onto N. Beauregard and turn right at the first stoplight onto West Campus Drive, the entrance to NVCC, Alexandria Campus - Schlesinger Center is on the right. Beauregard St. Parking Garage is on the left.

From I-495: Maryland
• Montgomery County - across Cabin John to VA to 495, to right Exit onto I-395 North toward Washington. Continue below for I-395 exit info.
• Prince Georges County - across Wilson Bridge to right exit to I-395 North toward Washington. Continue below for I-395 exit info.


Old Town Hall
3999 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, (703) 273-2377, map

From I-495, the Captial Beltway
• Exit 52A to merge onto Little River Turnpike / VA-236 toward Fairfax
• Continue onto Main Street
• Right onto University Drive
• Old Town Hall is on your immediate right


McLean High School
1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 714-5700, website

From I-495, the Captial Beltway
• Exit 46B for Chain Bridge Rd / VA-123 toward McLean
• Merge onto Dolley Madison Blvd / VA-123
• Right onto Great Falls Street
• Left onto Chain Bridge Road
• Right onto Davidson Road


Kilmer Middle School
8100 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182, (703) 846-8800, website

From I-495, the Capital Beltway
• Exit 47B, Leesburg Pike WEST, toward Tyson’s Corner
• Merge onto Leesburg Pike and get into left lane
• LEFT on Gallows Road
• RIGHT on Wolf Trap Raod
• Kilmer Middle School will be on your RIGHT\


Venues from Past Seasons

The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
(301) 581-5200
website

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20566
(800) 444-1324
website

Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Rd.
Alexandria , Virginia 22314
(703) 751-7606
website

Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington , Virginia 22204
(703) 228-6800
website

James Madison High School
2500 James Madison Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22181
(703) 319-2300
website

George Mason High School
7124 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
(703) 248-5500
website

Oakton High School
2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, Virginia 22181
(703) 319-2700
website