Meet Sheriff Kincaid in McLean
First woman to lead county Sheriff’s Office to speak at the event hosted by the McLean area branch of AAUW.
The McLean Area American Association of University Women (AAUW) branch event on Saturday, Jan. 16 features the first woman to lead the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office in its 273-year history, Sheriff Stacey Ann Kincaid.
Alexandria Welcomes the New Year
First Night fireworks usher in 2016.
Revelers from throughout the region descended on the Alexandria waterfront to watch fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River and usher in 2016 as part of the 21st annual First Night Alexandria celebration.
Potomac: ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ Flies into Randolph Road Theatre
BRAVO Productions presents Jan. 16-17 performances.
Peter, Pan, Wendy, John, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and definitely the notably evil Captain Hook will be “flying into” the Randolph Road Theatre on Jan. 16 and 17 to entertain youngsters and their families.
Potomac: South Glen Band Rocks at Old Anglers Inn
“Many professionals are really interested in exploring their creative bent.”
It’s not unusual to spot Potomac’s South Glen Band unloading their amps, drums, keyboard and other instruments at Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard.
Potomac: A Farewell to 2015
Reminiscing through the year.
Let’s wrap it up. It’s time to bid farewell to 2015 but not before reporting on Diana and Bill Conway’s traditional Christmas party. They start by calling the fire department alerting members not to worry about reports of smoke surrounding the Conway’s River Road home.
Arlington: Signature Stages ‘West Side Story’
Iconic show is a 1950s musical adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging "West Side Story," considered to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, through Jan. 24.
Honoring the Legend
Greensprings celebrates Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday.
Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years young on Dec. 12, 2015.
Wrap it Up: Last Minute Gift Ideas
The trend is opting for an “experience."
If you are still doing your holiday shopping on Christmas Eve, you are not alone. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 90 percent of holiday shoppers still have lists to wrap up with many opting for an “experience” rather than a more traditional gift.
Alexandria Brief: Twig Offers New Cookbook
Learn how to make Buzz Bakeshop’s red velvet cupcakes, Clyde’s jumbo lump crab cakes, the Landini Brothers’ carbonara or recipes from 41 Alexandria restaurants in The Twig’s new cookbook, “Alexandria - Favorite Restaurants - Best Recipes.”
Centreville Snapshot: Holidays Lights
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is open 7 days a week through Jan. 3, from 5:30-10 p.m. See http://www.bullrunfestivaloflights.com/.
Chantilly Snapshot: Christmas Lights Shining Bright
Homes in Greenbriar and Chantilly’s Eagle Chase neighborhood are decorated for Christmas.
Potomac Snapshot: Horse Show
Nina Dufour, Karen O'Connor, Christine Cadigan-Benonis and Brittany Klein at the NCAEL Horse Show.
Arlington Snapshot: Christmas Carols
Arlington House, the Lee-Custis residence General Robert E. Lee left behind when he agreed to lead the Confederate Army, once again resonated with the sounds of Christmas, with handbell ringing on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Yorktown’s Chamber Choir on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, from 2-4 p.m.
Arlington: Foster Families Celebrate Christmas Together
Foster parent describes county’s fostering program as “awesome.”
They came in the door of Carlin Springs Elementary School holding hands.
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