Virginia Virtuosi and Friends, Nancy Jin (violin), Tiffany Richardson (viola), Mark Bergman (bass).  7:30 p.m.  Trio in C minor by J. Albrechtsberger, Trio in E flat Major by F. Gassman, Terzetto by A. Dvorak, Seven Paragraphs by H. Cowell,  information at  www.virginiavirtuosi.com

Flutist Analiese Trimber and pianist Sherry Graveson, program: Concertino by Chaminade, Fantasie by Hue, Cantabile et Presto by Enescu, Deussy's Syrinxs, Godard's Allegretto, and Ravel's Pavane for a Dead Princess, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

George Washington and Religion.  Mary V. Thompson, the research historian at Mount Vernon and recipient of the 2009 Alexandria History Award, will discuss her new book In the Hands of a     Good Providence:  Religion in the Life of George Washington at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 24 at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street in Alexandra.  She will tell how she wrote the book and focus on some Alexandria residents featured in the book.  Information at www.alexandriahistorical.org or 703-683-2636.   Open to the public.   No reservations needed.  Free

Violinist Marlisa Woody and pianist, Vivaldi: "Summer from The Four Seasons, Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending and more, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

Pianist and composer Haskell Small, Scarlatti:Four Sonatas, Ives: Song Without (Good) Words, Small: Altercations ( A Chaconne), Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Washington Metropolitan    Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free 

Russian Carnival Ensemble featuring master domra virtuoso Tamara Volskaya and Anatoly Trofinov (bayan), presented by The Washington Balalaika Society. The ensemble will perform popular Russian, Jewish and Ukrainian tunes as well as classical music. Russian Carnival has performed throughout the world. From New York City, previous performances have been at Avery Fisher Hall and Carnegie Hall; a "Meet the Artist" reception follows performance, 7:30 pm, tickets $20 (advance), $25 (door), students $10, children under 12 free, for tickets see: www.balalaika.org, further information 703-549-0760, limited seating-reservations suggested.

Violinist Albert Yan and piano accompanist, works by Chopin arr. by Milstein: Nocturne No. 20, Posth. in C-sharp Minor, Brahms: Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100, Mendelssohn Vilin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, Bartok: Roumanian Folk Dances, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

The Covington String Quartet, Haydn: Sting Quartet in E flat Major, No. 2, Op. 33 "Joke", Bartok: String Quartet No. 3, Beethoven: Sting Quartet in F Major, Op. 50 , No.1 "Rasumovsky", Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

Pianist Alex Beresovsky, Bach: Transcriptions of Chorales and Instrumental Works, Beethoven: Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1, Schubert: Sonata in A Minor , D537, Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1, Hindemith: Sonata No. 2, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free.

Clio’s Kids: A History Fun Camp, 9:00 a.m. - noon This three-day camp, Clio's Kids, introduces children, ages 5 through 7, to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing, crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places. Campers should come prepared for outside activities each day, including sturdy walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.  Advance registration required. Registration is full for 2009; call 703-838-4994 to be put on the waitlist and mailing list for information for next year's camp.

Flutist Susan Brockman, violist Joel Ang, violinist Jennifer, violinist Andrea Marlowe and pianist Stephen Bertino, Joseph Haydn: Quartet in G Major for flute, violin, viola and cello, Mozart: Quartet in D Major for flute, violin, viola and cello, Mozart: Sinfornia Concertante for Violin and Viola, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

Soprano Terri LaGoe, hornist Jay Chadwick, and pianist Thom Robertson and friends, Music for Horn, Soprano, and Piano with hornist Jay Chadwick, soprano Terri LaGoe and pianist Thom Robertson performing works by Lachner, Strauss, Donizetti, Berlioz and others, Miroslav Weber, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

Curator Camp , During Curator Camp, kids will learn about museums from the inside out!  Campers will meet the people who make The Lyceum work each day, take a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about and touch real historic artifacts, and work as a team to create a small exhibit. Campers, their family and friends return to The Lyceum on a later date for their exhibit opening reception. Campers should bring a bagged lunch and wear closed-toed shoes. Camp is open to kids ages 11 to 14. 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Registration fee of $75 includes snacks and souvenirs. Pre-registration is required; call 703-838-4994 to register.

The Covington String Quartet, works by Beethoven, Goldmark and Gershwin, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free.

Musical ensemble, Pianist Stephen Bertino, Flutist Susan Brockman, Oboist Emily Bentgen, Flutist Lynn Ann Zimmerman-Bell, Clarinetist Richard Rubock, Violinist Jeffry Newberger, Violist Andrea Marlowe, Cellist Jan Timbers,  and Bassist Bill Bentgen, Thomas Dunhill: Suite for Flute and Pianoforte, Saint-Saëns: Craprice on Danish and Russian Airs, Schubert: The Trout Quintet, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association, 3-5 PM, Information 703-799-8229 and www.wmpa.us, free

There’s the life for a man like me: Works in English for Voice and Piano, Paul Edson (bass-baritone) and Steven Gathman (piano), works by Britten, Vaughan Williams, Rodgers, Duke and Bolcom, 7 pm, information 571-366-7132 and http://wptunes.wordpress.com/category/august-recital/, donations gratefully accepted.