In one of the areas “coolest” promotions to attract shoppers, from November 22 until Christmas Eve, “snow” will actually fall from the ceiling, inside the upscale shopping and dining mall.

The first “snow show” will begin daily at 11:00 a.m., falling from the top level and descend through all three levels of the mall. 

Santa is also on hand for kids to tell him what they want to see under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.

And for a great lunch or dinner, stop by Lebanese Taverna, one of my personal favorites.  IT’s located at 1840 G International Drive, on the lower level.

Tysons Galleria
2001 International Drive
McLean, Virginia  22102 (map it)

Dates and Times – Snow will fall every half hour, Mondays – Saturdays 11:00-8:00 and Sundays 11:00-7:00.

Admission - Free

Nearest Metro Subway Station – Wet Falls Church – Orange line, then a 3 mile cab ride.

Parking – Free
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And KISS front man Paul Stanley is no exception. He will be exhibiting his oil and acrylic paintings, along with Giclee prints, at the Wentworth Gallery in Tysons Gallery in suburban McLean, Virginia.

If you can’t recall the different KISS characters, Stanley was the Starchild and is probably one the most recognizable of the ten different KISS members.

His collection over 100 painting, including one-of-a-kind pieces and limited edition prints, will be on display starting Saturday, October 7th at the gallery. And if you purchase a piece in advance, you get to attend a 1-hour VIP event where you’ll  get to meet Paul, have your artwork personally autographed and pose with a photo with him.  If you buy a piece at the show, you can also meet Stanley, but the pre-showing VIP event will be less crowded and more relaxed.

Here’s a link to some of his work, which includes images of KISS band members, as well as abstract and pop art.  Prices ranges from $1,500 to over $65,000.

Besides singing for KISS for a three decades, and exhibiting and selling his painting since 2005, Stanley also starred in a production of The Phantom of the Opera, in Toronto for three months in 1999, where he played the lead role.

Paul Stanley Art Show  
Wentworth Gallery
Tysons Galleria  
1731 M. International Drive  
McLean, VA 22102  (map it)
703-883-0111

Dates and Times – Saturday, October 11. 2008, Noon  to 3:00 p.m.

Tickets – Admission is free

Nearest Metro Subway Station – West Falls Church – Orange line, then a 10-minute cab ride.

Parking – Free

Images – Flickr – Face, on stage

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