Inside ‘The Enchanted Bookshop’ in Arlington
Children’s play where, at night time, the characters inside the books come alive.
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Vienna Theatre Company Presents ‘Peter Pan’
Presenting J.M. Barrie’s children’s classic story with a female lead.
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Springfield Cab Driver Holds 3 Guinness World Records
Springfield resident is sixth-degree black belt in American Marine GoJu-Ryu Karate.
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McLean High Holds Holiday Bazaar
Eighty-one vendors sell wares and 5,300 people attend this ‘Indoor McLean Day.’
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Puppy Nativity in Vienna
Forty dogs and families create human nativity scene at Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Exploring Italy’s ‘Piedmont Style’
Two Mount Vernon residents take journey of tastes and history through Northern Italy.
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LTA Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
Story by Charles Dickens shows Scrooge’s transformation into a kinder spirit.
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Winterfest Parade Held in McLean
Some 54 entries help ring in the holiday season in front of Langley Shopping Center.
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Celebrate Armistice Day with British Humor in Alexandria
MetroStage presents “Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush.”
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Glitz and Glamour at Workhouse Gala
Some 250 people attend party with 1930s “Murder on the Orient Express” theme.
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Saluting Veterans at South County High School
Flag-Raising Ceremony honors Veterans associated with South County High.
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Santa Fest at Springfield Town Center
Ringing in the holidays with Santa Claus, magical “Frozen” characters, crafts, and games.
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Halloween Fun at Burke Centre Library
35 youngsters, ages preschool to 10, play games, dress up in costumes, and have a ball.
Trunk or Treat at Lewinsville Presbyterian
Several hundred trick-or-treat at decorated cars in the parking lot and play games.
Autumn Fun at Krop’s Crops
22-acre farm in Great Falls offers hayrides, pumpkins, night-time campfires and Christmas trees.
Expressing Emotions with Different Styles of Dance in Arlington
Signature presents “Billy Elliot The Musical.”
Caleb Himes of McLean Receives Eagle Court of Honor
For Eagle Scout Project, he built a Monarch Waystation for butterflies at Kent Gardens Elementary.
Mount Vernon Communities Raise $100,000 for LLS
Michael Erlandson, 10, in Light the Night Walk; is now cancer-free.
K-9 Krawl Held at Fairfax County Government Center
400 people and 200 dogs walk to bring attention to link between domestic violence and animal cruelty.
United in Support
After 19 swastikas spray-painted on building, community rallies behind Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia.
Alexandria's MetroStage Presents ‘Rooms: a Rock Romance’
A rock and roll love story and the quest for stardom in the 1970s.
MPA ArtFest in McLean Draws Crowds
McLean Central Park transformed into mini art galleries showcasing artwork from 40 artists.
500 Runners Take Part in McLean 5K Run
About $15,000 in proceeds will benefit the McLean Community Foundation.
Burke Couple Runs FeedAFamily
Nationwide online charity based in Burke helps provide food to families in need.
A Walk for Suicide Awareness in Fairfax
11th Annual Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk draws 1,200 participants.
‘Sleepy Hollow’ Offers Gothic Horror in Arlington
Synetic Theater presents play based on Washington Irving’s story.
The Arlington Players (TAP) Presents ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Musical combines Victor Hugo’s novel with Stephen Schwartz’s lyrics and Alan Menken’s music.
ACCT Presents ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’
Charles Morey’s adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' novel features betrayal, obsession, and redemption.
Memories of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum has special exhibit on origins of the railroad.
New Dominion Women’s Club Awards $14,400 to Community Groups
Beneficiaries include McLean Project for the Arts, Safe Community Coalition, Share of McLean, and Friends of Pleasant Grove.
Turning Point Suffragist Memorial To Be Built at Occoquan Regional Park
$2 million project to be dedicated on Aug. 26, 2020.
A Visit to ‘August: Osage County’ in Alexandria
LTA presents drama about dysfunctional family in rural Oklahoma.
Gary Morris is New South County Principal
Will oversee school with 2,260 students and a staff of 167.
Alexandria’s MetroStage Presents ‘The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek’
Athol Fugard’s take on apartheid in the 1980s and its impact on South Africa.
Burke Centre Festival is Sept. 8-9
Attractions include 150 booth exhibitors, 80 arts and crafters, and five live bands.