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Celebrate Easter weekend with FIRSTfriday of Falls Church events throughout the Little City, visiting artist Susan Stayer at Stifel & Capra, Falls Church Arts' 2012 All-Member Show at ArtSpace Falls Church, an Easter egg hunt for your little ones at Cherry Hill Park and Easter brunch or dinner at the Four P's.

FIRSTfriday: Come to FIRSTfriday of Falls Church and join in on the fun with dining specials and retail therapy. This month's highlights include artists Jim Dieter and Bill Abel. Check out an ARTful event at Clay Café Studios, tastings, yoga and more. An Irish balladeer will perform at Ireland's Four Provinces and additional musical performances will be held at Dogwood Tavern and Clare and Don's Beach Shack. Check out the FIRSTfriday website for a complete list of events.
Friday, April 6, all day; Prices may vary
Various locations around the City of Falls Church; (703) 534-4202

Stifel & Capra Visiting Artist Susan Stayer: Susan Stayer is a photographer and will be working at the Stifel & Capra studio upstairs and showing her photoencaustics through the month of April. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Australia. She now uses encaustic with her photographs, making the 2-D images come alive with texture by incorporating layers of wax, fabric and other collage materials.
Friday, April 6 - Monday, April 30; Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.; Free
260 W. Broad St.; (703) 533-3557

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Through the Artist's Eye: Don't miss this annual, all-media show and sale at ArtSpace Falls Church. Through the Artist's Eye is the theme of the 2012 Falls Church Arts All-Member Show, the non-profit organization's biggest and best-attended exhibition of the year. Check back later this week for a feature article about the show!
Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 22; Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sundays, 12-2 p.m.; Free
410 S. Maple Ave.; info@fallschurcharts.org 

2012 Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Grab a basket and take your little ones to Cherry Hill Park for this annual family celebration where they can hunt for candy and colorful eggs. Special guest the Easter Bunny will be available to take photos with your kids.
Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. (Rain Date: Monday, April 9, 4 p.m.); Free
312 Park Ave.; (703) 248-5171

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Easter Sunday Brunch or Three-Course Dinner: Celebrate Easter with your family at Ireland's Four Provinces over brunch or dinner. Enjoy many new items on the Four P's award-winning Sunday buffet brunch menu or treat yourself to a three-course dinner featuring sherry crab bisque, Irish stuffed chicken with mushroom marsala cream sauce, grilled filet mignon and shrimp, white chocolate truffle cake and other gourmet options to choose from.
Sunday, April 8, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for brunch; $19.95 for brunch, $27.95 for dinner (reservations required)
105 W. Broad St.; (703) 534-8999

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