Entertainment

Tree Lighting Ceremony in Clifton

About 100 people attended the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Ayre Square Park in the Town of Clifton.

Community Menorah Lighting at Mosaic

Returning to Mosaic District in Fairfax, the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia and community partners present Light Up the Night! Community Menorah Lighting at Mosaic on Sunday, Dec. 13, 4–5 p.m.

Holiday Dance Thrills at Center for the Arts

Captivating tap with Savion Glover.

Bursting with holiday cheer the Tony Award winning Savion Glover returns to the Center for the Arts with a memorable evening of miraculous tap footwork and plenty of charm and wit called “Savion Glover with “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTaCULaR.”

Soulful singer Melinda Doolittle at Reston's CenterStage.

Fresh, entrancing musical evening

She wowed judges and audiences alike performing on season six of “American Idol.”

Week in Herndon

Weekly happenings in Herndon

Alexandria Snapshot: 45th Annual Scottish Walk Weekend

Tens of thousands of visitors crowded the streets of Old Town Dec. 5 for the Campagna Center’s 45th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.

Herndon Dresses Up for Holidays

As 2015 concludes, fun for the family in Herndon.

Deck the halls, hang the wreaths and string the lights for the annual "Dress Up Herndon for the Holidays" contest at the Town of Herndon.

Alexandria Snapshot: Let There Be Light

Festively decorated boats illuminated the Alexandria waterfront Dec. 5 as part of the 16th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.

Potomac Snapshot: Holiday Shopping

All kinds of crafts were for sale at the Clara Barton Holiday Craft Show on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Clara Barton Community Recreation Center. More than 50 local artists participated.

December Events in Vienna Add Sparkle to the Holidays

From music to ice skating, area makes most of the colder months.

Most holiday fairs have passed by early December but special events and activities remain.

Where to Find Last-minute Gift Ideas in the Vienna Area

From memorial contributions to over-the-top “wow,” The Connection looks at unique gifts for the holidays

What makes a gift one-of-a-kind? When it is customized to the recipient’s interests and joys. Here are a few last-minute gift ideas, from the noble to the sublime …

Chantilly: Charlie Brown, the Grinch and More

Westfield High presents its “Ho-Ho Holiday Show.”

Each year, a holiday tradition at Westfield High is the “Ho-Ho Holiday show.”

Centreville: Voices Will Be Raised in Song

Centreville High presents winter choral concert.

Voices will be raised in song when Centreville High choral students present “Celebrate Peace; A Winter Choral Concert.” It’s set for Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. Admission is free and a reception will follow.

Langley Orchestra Kicks Off the Season

Langley High School’s Orchestra kicked off the year on Dec. 1 at South Lakes High School.

McLean Woman’s Club Kicks Off 49th Annual Holiday Homes Tour

A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the McLean Woman’s Club’s 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 3 at historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean

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