Handcrafted Jewelry meets Jazz at the McLean Community Center

Local Virginia Jewelry artists display their

beads, bangles, chains and art

at the 6th Annual Juried Handcraft Jewelry show

Feb 2nd, 2013 11am-5PM.

Profile of Pearls Plus Designer

Elaina Rager, Designer

Elaina Rager Designs Studio in McLean Virgina

www.pearlsplusdesings.com

Elaina started her custom unique designs five years ago.

Her designs are exclusively pearls. Elaina's husband

and daughter joined her at the show.

Watch the slideshow for more of Elaina's pearl designs,

as well as other gifted designers at the show.

John Eaton lectures, sings, and plays jazz at the Alden Theatre

Housed in the McLean Community Center Facility

February 2, 2013 1PM

Nationally recognized jazz pianist plays and sings
at a free Concert

John Eaton lectures on many jazz legends but highlights
the lesser known Harold Arlen, composer of "Stormy Weather".

Play the slideshow for more images of the concert

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