Jeffrey Siegel explores Beethoven’s genius at GMU Nov. 10
In his second performance of his 2013-2014″ Keyboard Conversations” season, Jeffrey Siegel invites audiences to bask in the inspiring beauty of Beethoven’s music as this acclaimed and accomplished...
View ArticleDrumming with Dishes: Holiday Edition
Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, at 10:30 a.m. December 3 for the musical play Drumming with Dishes: Holiday Edition. What happens when you invite someone very different from...
View ArticleBlack Friday at the Workhouse Arts Center
Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Black Friday at the Workhouse! This holiday season, ask yourself, what do you value? Value creative,...
View ArticleParsons Dance at GMU Nov. 9
“David Parsons is a whiz at whipping up entertaining dances,” raves the New York Post about this gifted choreographer, who is recognized among his peers as one of the most successful, enduring and...
View ArticleMichael Nesmith, Melissa Errico coming to Barns at Wolftrap
60s sensation Michael Nesmith and Broadway performer Melissa Errico are the feature performs at the Barns at Wolftrap the week of November 4. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1.877.WOLFTRAP; or...
View Article“Citizen hearing” on carbon pollution set for Oct. 29
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, witnesses including health experts, elected leaders and environmental advocates will testify before a “citizen hearing” in Arlington on Tuesday, October...
View ArticleMany street closings for the Marine Corps Marathon
A group of Marine and Army veterans will parachute from a fixed wing aircraft immediately before the start of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon — and they’ll be among the few not facing street closures...
View ArticleAn Irish Christmas coming to GMU
Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers brings the joy of the holiday season to Fairfax with her celebration for the whole family, a heartwarming concert filled with tales of Irish Christmas traditions and...
View ArticleConnolly schedules annual Open Season Workshop
Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on November 23 at the Fairfax County Government Center to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many...
View ArticleWest Potomac Academy, Alexandria Community Dance Present the Nutcracker
West Potomac Academy and Alexandria Community Dance are teaming up to present their fifth annual joint performance of The Nutcracker, the traditional holiday story with a modern twist December 5-7 at...
View ArticleHoliday tradition: Vienna mayor reads “The Night Before Christmas”
Vienna Mayor M. Jane Seeman read the classic holiday story “The Night Before Christmas” Sunday as part of the Vienna Community Band’s annual winter concert, as she has done in previous years. A...
View ArticleA Brunch For Everyone
This is DC Restaurant Week, and what better way to close out the week than with a delicious Sunday brunch at Todd Gray’s Muse in the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Todd Gray, a well-known local chef, is...
View ArticleUnderground Railroad quilts on display at NOVA-Manassas
Quilts designed and created by master quilter Sharon Tindall will be on display at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College Feb. 3 to 28 in honor of Black History Month. The...
View ArticleMore Wow From BOW
Last July, I wrote about Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane. Since that time, there have been a few changes, but BOW just keeps getting better. A new room was added where the Sangria Shack was last summer,...
View ArticleVegan dinner? No problem at Equinox!
If you are vegan, or have a special person in your life who is vegan, you know how difficult it is to find an upscale, white tablecloth restaurant with vegan food options when you have an occasion to...
View ArticleWolf Trap adds 22 shows to round out 2014 summer season
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces a second set of performances to complete the 2014 Summer season. Wolf Trap offers unparalleled diversity in programming in a stunning natural...
View ArticleWolf Trap blasts off summer season with free performance & fireworks
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts celebrates the new season with its 2014 Summer Blast Off! featuring “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band on Sunday, May 25 at 8 pm. In keeping...
View ArticleThird installment of Fairfax Evolution series looks at the workplace
Fairfax County Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova is promoting the third installment of her Evolution Series on June 9, 2014 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the Government Center Board Auditorium. Past Evolution...
View ArticleMemorial Day events in Fairfax
There’s a lot happening around Fairfax this Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a roundup of some of the top events, as compiled by Fairfax County Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova. Viva! Vienna! Amusement...
View ArticleBen Folds, the Philadelphia Orchestra & Diana Ross come to Wolf Trap
Here’s what’s happening at Wolf Trap June 25-29: Ben Folds National Symphony Orchestra Steven Reineke, conductor Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 8:15 pm In an inspired collaboration, alternative rock star...
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