New Milestone for No Blitz
Arlington-based band celebrates EP release at Vienna’s Jammin' Java Saturday night.
This Saturday marks a milestone for the Arlington-based band No Blitz. Having been together for a little over a year, the four-piece band is releasing their first EP, Never Satisfied, complete with a headlining spot at Jammin' Java.
‘Best Friends’ Parade in McLean
Annual ReinDog Parade attracts hundreds to downtown McLean.
McLean's annual ReinDog parade attracts hundreds of residents and their dogs downtown for a day of fun.
Reston Chamber Celebrates 30 Years of Success
Anniversary gala brings community together.
It was a veritable who’s who of Reston Saturday night, Dec. 1, as the Reston Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Sheraton.
Holidays on the Farm
Frying Pan Farm Park hosts old-fashioned holiday celebration.
Four thousand people came to celebrate the season at Frying Pan Farm Park, for the park’s annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Brief: Herndon, Oak Hill Students Perform in The Nutcracker
Conservatory Ballet celebrates 40 years of holiday magic.
Brief: More than 30 elementary, middle and high school students from Herndon and Oak Hill will dance in the Conservatory Ballet’s 40th anniversary production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”
’Tis the Season for Joyfulness
"Altar Boyz" at Tysons’ 1st Stage.
There is a joyful noise full of tight harmonies backed by spot-on keyboards and percussion with lyrics full of universal positive messages at 1st Stage.
Brief: Langley High Orchestra Presents German Orchestral Music
Brief: The Langley High School Orchestra will present its next concert on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Langley HS Auditorium. “An Evening of German Orchestral Music” will feature music of German composers.
Ball in the House Comes to Alden Theatre
Group brings musical entertainment “a cappella.”
An evening of lively, fun a cappella style singing will be in store for audiences at the Alden Theatre.
Brief: McLean High School Performs for Elementary Schools
Brief: The award-winning McLean High School Theatre Company is taking a new holiday show on the road.
Talking About Gifts
Talking About Gifts: See what these Great Falls Village Centre stores are selling for the holidays!
Great Falls Kicks Off Holidays
Annual tree lighting event is once again a community favorite.
The annual Great Falls tree lighting ceremony was off to a brisk but cheerful start Saturday evening as families, friends and community members piled onto the open field to celebrate the much anticipated tree lighting ceremony.
Brief: The Great Falls Historical Society’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
The officers and board of directors of the Great Falls Historical Society welcome the entire community to join them on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the historic Great Falls Grange to enjoy the fine musical talents of more than 50 Cooper Middle School Chorus and Orchestra members in a performance of seasonal music.
Alexandria & Mount Vernon Calendar: Nov. 29, 2012
E-mail announcements to gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon.
Scottish Walk Weekend Events
The 42nd Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend kicks off the holiday season Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
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