Entertainment

Arts Competition Attracts More Schools

Ninth Annual SAIC Technology and the Arts Competition Awards Ceremony held.

On Monday, May 20, The Council for the Arts of Herndon presented the ninth Annual SAIC Technology and the Arts Competition Awards Reception at the SAIC Conference Center in McLean.

Vienna Idol Raises $14,500

Grace Atiyeh to give her $500 prize to charities.

Six finalists waited through “The Final Countdown” to learn who would become the new Vienna Idol. From six, it came down to three in the June 7 competition.

Langley Orchestra Presents Final Concert

The Langley High School Orchestra presented its final concert of the school year on June 4 in the Langley HS Auditorium. Directed by Dr. Scott McCormick and Ms. Bo-Min Son, "Blazing Bows of the West" featured music from iconic Western movies and music with an American theme.

Scavenger Hunt at Churchill Road

Churchill Road sixth graders took advantage of the summery May weather to go on a scavenger hunt in Steven Nicklas’ science class.

Great Falls Studios Artists Exhibit at the Great Falls Library

Cindy Grisdela, member of the board and chair of the GFS Exhibits Committee says, “The Great Falls Studios member show is an opportunity to see the talents of neighbors and friends in our community. From realistic images in photos and paintings to abstract colors studies, there is something for everyone.”

‘Seussical’ at Forestville

Forestville Elementary School's fifth and sixth grade musical, “Seussical,” played last weekend to sold out houses.

Great Falls Studios Online Gallery Features ‘Inner Realms’

Pull up a chair and travel into the “Inner Realms,” a place deep within the spirit, heart or soul, sometimes hidden in plain sight, and the featured theme for June at Great Falls Studios’ Virtual Gallery.

Alexandria and Mount Vernon Events Calendar

Encore Dance Show Is This Weekend

Encore Theatrical Arts Project will be performing in “Style, A celebration in Dance,” this Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m., at NOVA’s Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale.

On Her Way to Carnegie Hall

Maggie Kirtley Rocky Run Middle School student.

As a finalist in the American Fine Arts Festival competition, Maggie Kirtley, has earned the opportunity to perform piano in Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Koons, DeBlass Engaged

John and Katrina Koons of Centreville have announced the engagement of their son, Matthew “Tyler” Koons, of Centreville, to Allison Jacobs DeBlass, of Williamsburg.

Bulletin Board

Overcome your fear of public speaking in a proven program that has helped thousands over the last 89 years.

Review: CHS’s ‘You Can't Take It With You’

As father makes fireworks in the basement, xylophone rings through the living room, mom writes her latest play, Essie learns to dance and Grandpa saunters in after a day at the circus. Just a typical day at home for the Sycamore family in 1930s New York City.

A Thousand Dresses

Princess for a Night got underway at West Potomac High School last month with gifts and donations of at least a thousand gowns, dresses, shoes, clutch bags and cosmetics for the prom season.

21st Annual Alexandria Armenian Festival

Market Square was filled with music and dance as the Alexandria Armenia festival got underway on Saturday afternoon, June 1.

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