Entertainment

Artists at Work At Oakton Elementary

Public art project caps two-year renovation of school.

The kinetic sculpture—16-feet-tall, with bright blue and green swirling arrows—looks like a classic Alexander Calder mobile on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.

School Promotes Family Fitness

First Oakton Elementary Fun Run features magician, face-painting and free fun!

On Sunday, April 21, local families will hit the pavement in the heart of Vienna in an effort to raise money to support educational and enrichment programs at Oakton Elementary School (OES).

‘Rumors’ Arriving at the Alden

McLean Community Players are bringing “Rumors,” a Neil Simon farce.

The word farce conjures up frenetic energy, slamming doors, any number of wacky situations and characters to match. To rid audiences of any remaining winter blues or general funk, the McLean Community Players are bringing "Rumors," a Neil Simon farce about the upwardly mobile, professional classes to the Alden stage.

‘Windows and Doors’ on Exhibit at The Artists’ Atelier

Examining Reston’s Natural History

Historic trust hosts program on Reston’s stewardship of natural resources.

When Robert Simon first saw the land that would eventually become Reston, he was struck by its beauty.

Easter at The Falls

Ecumenical council hosts annual Easter Sunrise Service.

Dozens of people gathered at Great Falls Park before sunrise Easter Sunday, using flashlights to walk the path from the parking lot to the visitor center. At an hour usually reserved for only staff members, the Great Falls Ecumenical Council held its annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park.

Centre View Calendar April 3

Information on entertainment events in the Centre View area.

Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar April 3

Information on entertainment events going on in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Flourishing After 55 April 3

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for April 15-20.

Potomac Entertainment Calendar April 3

Information on entertainment events going on in the Potomac area.

Orange Line Calendar April 3

Information on events taking place around the Orange Line.

Arlington Entertainment Calendar April 3

Information on entertainment events taking place in Arlington.

Egg Hunters on a Roll at Van Dyck Park

Van Dyck Park was filled with more than 1,500 egg-hunters on Monday, April 1, when the City of Fairfax hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the new, larger location.

Parkinson’s Patient Records Original Album to Benefit Research

Ken Fauteux has already raised $1,700 with his record “KFO: Lake Peace.”

According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, there are about 1 million Americans currently living with the disease, with 60,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. Not all of them can say they’ve turned their condition into a creative, charitable endeavor.

Father-Son Band Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research

Waiting Man with Treece to perform at Fat Tuesday’s.

“We were just jamming, and swore we wouldn’t do gigs,” said Pete Laiti (53), guitarist and singer for the group Waiting Man. “But if we ever did, it would be for charity.” This Saturday Waiting Man, together with Laiti’s son Patrick, 27, look to pack the house at Fat Tuesday’s Mardi Gras-themed bar and restaurant in Fairfax.

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