City of Fairfax & George Mason University Info Pack

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1 City of Fairfax & George Mason University Info Pack Center For the Arts Contact List Concert Hall information Concert Hall Back Stage FAX Executive Director Julie Thompson Production Manager Jessica D Angelo jdangelo@gmu.edu Outreach/Artist Coordinator Rachael Patton rpatton@gmu.edu House Manager, Merchandise sales Dave Baylor dbaylor@gmu.edu Box Office Manager Betsy Yancy myancy@gmu.edu Public Relations Coordinator Jill Laiacona jgrazia1@gmu.edu Marketing/External Affairs Tom Reynolds treynol2@gmu.edu Mailing Address: College of Visual and Performing Arts, George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MSN 4C The vendors listed are suggestions only, based on their familiarity with our facility. No endorsement by George Mason University is implied. Washington Dulles International (IAD) PHONE: Approx. 12 miles from GMU Travel time to GMU: minutes, non-rush hour LOCAL AIRPORTS Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) (National Airport) PHONE: Approx. 19 miles from GMU Travel time to GMU: minutes, non-rush hour Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) PHONE: Travel time to GMU: 90 minutes, non-rush hour *for driving directions to the GMU Fairfax campus see page 8 1

2 AMTRAK Union Station PHONE: USA.RAIL ( ) ADDRESS: 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC [Metro Connections, Car rentals] METRO Vienna/Fairfax (Orange Line) [Cab, MetroBUS, CUE bus] ---connects with National Airport (Blue Line) and Union Station-Amtrak (Red Line) LIMOUSINE AND COACH TRANSPORT Preet Sedan located onsite at the Hyatt Fair Lakes Reston Limousine / Fairfax Red Top Taxi Taxi Service Sedan Service HOTELS All directions are from George Mason University to Hotel The Mason Inn and Conference Center Vicki Galindo, Director of Sales 4352 Mason Pond Drive Hotel is located on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University Hyatt Fair Lakes Theresa King, Senior Sales Manager Fair Lakes Circle Exit campus at Roanoke Lane (Main Entrance to Campus) RIGHT onto Braddock Road Follow Braddock Road west to Fairfax County Parkway NORTH Take Pkwy exit (Note: parkway exit is on the RIGHT just BEFORE stoplight) 2

3 RIGHT at stoplight onto Fair Lakes Parkway RIGHT at stoplight onto Fair Lakes Circle See Hyatt Fair Lakes entrance sign on LEFT (6 miles or minute drive non-rush hour) Nearby shopping, restaurants and grocery store *Shuttle service to Metro and Fair Lakes shopping mall. See Concierge. Best Western Chain Bridge Road Exit campus at Roanoke Lane (Main Entrance to Campus) RIGHT onto Braddock Road RIGHT onto Ox Road (Rt. 123) Follow Ox Road north RIGHT onto Eaton Place LEFT onto Chain Bridge Road and into Best Western parking lot (2.5 miles or 7 minute drive non-rush hour) Nearby restaurants *CUE bus service available. $.75 per passenger Comfort Inn Main Street Exit campus at Roanoke Lane (Main Entrance to Campus) RIGHT onto Braddock Road RIGHT onto Ox Road (Rt. 123) Follow Ox Road north to Lee Highway (Rt. 29) LEFT at stoplight onto Lee Highway RIGHT at stoplight onto Main Street (VA-236 West) See Comfort Inn entrance sign on RIGHT (3 miles or 6 minute drive non-rush hour) * CUE bus service available. $.75 per passenger Residence Inn Fair Lakes [kitchenette, studio facilities/perfect for extended stays] Fair Lakes Parkway Exit campus at Roanoke Lane (Main Entrance to Campus) RIGHT onto Braddock Road Follow Braddock Road west to Fairfax County Parkway NORTH Take Pkwy exit (Note: parkway exit is on the RIGHT just BEFORE stoplight) LEFT at stoplight onto Fair Lakes Parkway LEFT at McDonald s, follow drive around to the left (passing the Crab Shack and Logan s Steakhouse) 3

4 (7 miles or 11 minute drive non-rush hour) Nearby shopping, restaurants and grocery store For additional hotels please visit: CAMPUS SERVICES Johnson Center Student Union Chevy Chase Bank (ATM) Apple Federal Credit Union (ATM) Barnes & Noble Express Convenience Store Copy Center, Fed Ex drop box Jazzman s Café (lower level) La Patisserie (coffee, tea, pastries) JC Cinema Johnson Center Food Court Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 11pm Taco Bell, Sub Connection, Freshens Smoothie, Burger King and La Vincinta, World of Greens, Mein Bowl George s, The Bistro, Jazzman s Café Student Union 1: Chick-Fil-A, The Mason Rathskeller & Bar, Jazzman s Café Campus Post Office: Johnson Center, food court level next to Apple Federal Credit Union FedEx Drop Box: Johnson Center food court level next to Information desk. Last pick up at 7pm. Aquatic and Fitness Center: Pool, aerobics, free weights, cardio machines, personal training Daily Visitor Fee required, see front desk for rates and charges for services Passes for Artists: Nate Dougan, Membership and Facility Services Coordinator Campus Map: 4

5 Strongest FM radio stations in Fairfax: * * * * * Sodexho Marriott (on campus) Shirley Stephens, Catering Coordinator Sakoontra (Thai) C Price Club Plaza Boston Market (American) Jermantown Road CATERING 5

6 University Mall (across the street from GMU main entrance) Giant Supermarket ( ) Burke Florist ( ) Mon. Sat.: 6am 11pm TCBY Sun.: 6am 10pm Fed Ex/ Kinkos Copies ( ) Pharmacy ( ) Hair Masters Salon ( ) Brion s Grill ( ) Sunoco Gas Station Elie s Deli ( ) Dunkin Donuts Dominos Pizza ( ) University Mall Cinema Fat Tuesdays ( ) Tong Thai Restaurant McDonalds Regency Dry Cleaners ( ) Local Services Chiropractor Massage Sport and Spine Rehab of Fairfax Energy & Serenity Bodyworks Dr. Martin Donnelly Mosby Tower Building 3925 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax VA Main Street, STE 506, Fairfax VA Dentist Home Depot Dr. Jeffrey Ackerman & Assoc Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA Braddock Rd. STE 9A, Fairfax VA Orthopedic Doctor Post Office Commonwealth Ortho. & Rehab Fairfax County P.O Dr. Frank Pettrone Page Ave, Fairfax VA 8501 Arlington Blvd, STE 400, Fairfax VA Urgent Care Laundry Facilities INOVA Emergency Care Center Mosby Cleaners Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA Main Street, #102, Fairfax VA Hospital INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital Joseph Siewick Dr., Fairfax VA Fairfax Corner Shopping Center Movie theatre, restaurants, retail shops Wegmans Grocery, food court, catering Monument Drive Fair Oaks Mall Retail shops, Restaurants (see below) Burger King, Champps, Chick-fil-A, Corner Bakery, Hunan Chinese Gourmet, Luciano Restaurant & Pizzeria, Sandella s Flatbread Café, Sbarro s, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas de Brazil, The Cheesecake Factory, Todai Japanese Seafood Buffet 6

7 Restaurants (Convenient to the University) Coyote Grill (Tex Mex/ Southwest) Main Street Daily: 11 am - 10pm Arties (American) 3260 Old Lee Highway Mon: 11:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Tue Thu: 11:30 a.m. 11 p.m. Fri: 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Sat: 10:30 a.m. 12:00 a.m. Sun: 10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Red Hot & Blue (Southern BBQ) 4150 Chain Bridge Road Sun. Thu: until 9pm Fri & Sat: until 10pm Arigato Sushi (Japanese) Lee Hwy Daily: 2:30 pm 10:00 pm TGI Friday s (American) Fair Lakes Promenade Dr (703) Daily: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sakoontra (Thai) See Catering (page 5) Chili s (Southwest) Lee Hwy Sun. Thu: 11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Fri Sat: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. Brions Grill (American) Braddock Road Fairfax, Va Mon Sat: 11:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m. Sun: 9:30 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Olive Garden (Italian) Fair Lakes Center Sun Thu: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fri&Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Applebees (American) Fair Lakes Shopping Center Sun Thu: until 10:00 p.m. Fri&Sat: until 12:00 a.m. PF Changs China Bistro (Chinese) 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave Sun Thu: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fri&Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Yen Cheng (Chinese Take Out) Sun. Thurs.: 11:30 a.m. 10:00 pm Fri & Sat.: 11:30 a.m. 11:00 p.m. China Garden (Chinese Take Out) Daily: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7

8 Directions to Center For the Arts Backstage access and parking by advance arrangement only. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I-495) Take exit 54A, Braddock Road West (Route 620). Follow Braddock Road West for approximately six miles. Pass the first entrance to the university and turn right at the stop light at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66E FROM FRONT ROYAL & FAIRFAX COUNTY PKWY Exit at the Fairfax County Parkway South (Route 7100). Exit the Parkway at Braddock Road, and turn left onto Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Take the first left on Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66W FROM WASHINGTON D.C. OR ARLINGTON Take exit 60 at Route 123 South, Chain Bridge Road. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax, and turn left at University Drive. Take your first right at Occoquan River Lane. Turn right at the stop sign onto Patriot Circle. At the pond, bear left to stay on Patriot Circle. Take your first left on Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM I-95 (NORTH OR SOUTH) From points north on I-95, take exit 27 (I-495 West), then follow the directions "from the Capital Beltway (I-495)." From points south on I-95, take exit 160B (Route 123 North) at Lake Ridge/Occoquan. Follow Route 123 north for approximately 15 miles to Braddock Road. Turn right on Braddock Road. At first signal, turn left on Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM WASHINGTON D.C. & ARLINGTON VIA ROUTE 50 Take Route 50 west to I-495 South (Capital Beltway) toward Richmond. Take exit 54, Braddock Road West (Route 620), and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Pass the first entrance to the University and turn right at the next light at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road; turn left on Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. 8

9 DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Exit the airport onto the Dulles Access Road, which leads to the Dulles Toll Road at Route 267, Reston Parkway. Exit the Dulles Toll Road (no toll required) at exit 11, Fairfax County Parkway South. Follow the Parkway, and exit at Braddock Road. At the sign turn left on Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 onto Roanoke River Road, and go right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT When exiting the airport, follow the signs to Washington, DC North and to the George Washington Parkway north, to I-395. Once on G.W. Parkway, stay in the middle lane to enter I-395 south to Richmond. Immediately move left 3 lanes to remain on I-395 south. Exit I-395 at I-495 North (exit 1D) to Tyson s Corner. Exit I-495 at exit 54, Braddock Road West, and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Turn left on Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM VIENNA METRO STATION Take the CUE Bus (any of the routes stop at GMU). The CUE Bus is free with a valid GMU identification card and $.75 per person otherwise. If traveling by car, exit the Vienna Metro on Nutley Avenue South (243). Follow Nutley to Route 29 and turn right. At Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.), turn right. Stay on Route 50 to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and turn left. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax to University Drive, then turn left. Take your first right at Occoquan River Lane. Turn right at the stop sign onto Patriot Circle. At the pond, bear left to stay on Patriot Circle. Take your first left on Mason Pond Drive. The Center For the Arts Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock is the first right after the main entrance to the building. On Campus Parking Equipment trucks and vehicles used for company transportation may park in the loading dock of the Concert Hall. Additional parking for large vehicles is available by arrangement. All engines and generators must be turned off during the performance. Access to the Loading Dock: Enter the campus on Roanoke River Lane. Bear to the right onto Patriot Circle. Take the next left on to Mason Pond Drive. The Concert Hall is the large white building on your right. The loading dock entrance is immediately past the building to the right. The drive is a long, blind back in. Private Cars may use the Parking Deck beside the Concert Hall for a minimal hourly fee. Use of on campus parking lots is by permit only. 9