Entertainment

Calendar (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)

May 18-25.

Entertainment in the Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield area.

Lesson for Life: ‘Be the Best That You Can Be’

A life coach for many in the community.

Al Grande is a self-described optimist, most likely his grandchildren’s notion of the “Little Engine That Could.”

Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)

May 17-24.

Things happening in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.

Landon Hosts Azalea Garden Festival

Over the course of a weekend, guests at the 59th Annual Azalea Garden Festival at Landon School were invited to take part in a variety of events including shopping at the specialty boutiques, touring the "of Landon, by Landon" art exhibit, and viewing the musical performances on Miniter Quad.

McLean Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Langley High

On Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., the McLean Symphony Orchestra will present its final 40th Anniversary Season Concert.

Forestville Presents Musical

Last weekend, Forestville Elementary School performed the musical, "Wonka," about a children’s contest at a fantastical chocolate factory.

McLean to Celebrate Hometown

McLean Day 2012: ‘Celebrating Our Hometown’ is on Saturday, May 19.

The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) annual community festival McLean Day 2012: "Celebrating Our Hometown" is on Saturday, May 19.

Fashionable Fundraising

The Ladies Auxiliary of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac hosted its 9th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on May 12 at the Congressional Country Club.

Artists Take Over Reston Town Center

The 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival to be held May 18-20.

The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed its list of artists set to illuminate Reston Town Center for the 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on weekend May 18-20.

Art Fair at McNair Elementary

On May 8, McNair Elementary in Herndon, hosted an Art Fair for grades K-6. Students’ artwork was displayed in matted frames, and hung in the library.

Sharing Joys of Reading

The Reading Connection holds festival at the Quincy Library

The Reading Connection held a community reading festival at the Quincy Library on Saturday, May 12.

Tomorrow’s Designers, Today

Marymount University hosts Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show

Marymount University’s Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show on May 3 brought the runway to life with student-designed garments showcased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production.

Ballston Opens Arts & Craft Market

Saturday afternoon, The Ballston Arts & Craft Market opened for the season in the park at Wellburn Square on Saturday, May 12.

Landmarks of Legacy

Walking tour celebrates women's history.

Ann McCarthy Ramsay. Hannah Jackson. Vola Lawson. Many women have left their mark on the City of Alexandria, some leaving the legacy of their stories to be remembered in the names of our streets or in our architecture.

2012 Del Ray House and Garden Tour

The 2012 Del Ray House and Garden Tour is pleased to announce the 12 homes that will be featured on the May 19 tour:

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