People

Column: Martin’s Artistry Makes Its Mark on Alexandria

From businessman to activist to volunteering.

David M. Martin moved from Delaware to Alexandria in 1981, intrigued by the quality of life along the Potomac. In his bags were the beginnings of an artistic career in jewelry design. He also brought with him a strong interest in helping the people around him.

Reston Community Players Receive 15 WATCH Nominations

The Reston Community Players has been nominated for 15 Washington Area Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater.

Commentary: The Politics of Fear

Fear can be a powerful influence in our lives. A healthy fear of something that is harmful may keep us safe. Fear of the unknown can cause helpful caution or limit our perspective. Too often fear can be misused to manipulate the actions of others. In Richmond, as elsewhere, fear is evident and at work in many aspects of the legislative process.

Classical Ballet Theatre Students Rock Philadelphia, Perform in Reston

The Classical Ballet Theatre students competed in the recent semi-finals of the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition, held in Philadelphia, Pa.

Broadway Night at South Lakes

Hundreds of Broadway fans turned up at South Lakes High School on Thursday, Jan. 17, and Friday, Jan. 18, for a musical treat—students from South Lakes High School, two middle schools and eight elementary schools performed over two dozen classic numbers from musicals such as Guys & Dolls, Godspell, Grease, Les Miserables and South Pacific.

Lily Dunlap of Herndon Middle Wins Peace Poster Contest

Lily Dunlap, an eighth grade student at Herndon Middle School, won a competition sponsored by the Reston Lions Club.

Reston Lions Honor Music Competition Winners

Students win awards at the James A. Bland Music Scholarship competition, co-sponsored by the Reston Lions Club and the Reston Community Center and held at the community center on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Elaina Lenore Heller and James Eric Rosenquist Wed

Elaina Lenore Heller and James Eric Rosenquist were married Oct. 6, 2012, at Wintergreen Resort.

Joan Lorraine (Stark) Mikulak, 81, of Oak Hill, Dies

Joan Lorraine (Stark) Mikulak died on Monday, Jan. 28, after a short illness. She was 81.

For the Love of Art

Photo exhibition draws art lovers to ArtSpace in Herndon.

The night was cold and windy, but there was hardly enough space to contain visitors and art lovers at ArtSpace in Herndon, who came to see the works of two photographers—Catherine Powers and Michael Austin Kane—in their exhibits, “U.S. 17: The Scenic Highway” and “Hopeful Calm & Beginnings” on Friday, Feb. 2.

Declaration of Independence Signer and Loudoun County Resident Remembered

Few people are aware that the land occupied by Washington Dulles International Airport was once the home of one of the country’s founding fathers. Francis Lightfoot Lee was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the only Loudoun County resident to have that honor.

Obituaries

Dudley Barber

Dudley Barber, 86, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., husband of the late Lois Jane Barber died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at his home.

Week in Vienna

Renovations at Town Hall began on Monday, Jan. 14, and will include upgrading the building’s HVAC system, installing new windows, carpet, lighting and ceilings, and upgrading the building’s security system. Renovations are expected to last through the end of October 2013.

Vienna Veteran Campaigns for Commander of American Legion

Mardi Gras fundraiser benefits Dan Dellinger’s campaign.

Other than time he spent in the service of the U.S. Army, Dan Dellinger lived most of his life in Vienna. He went through Vienna schools, as his children did. He served as a Vienna Town Council member and as an officer of Vienna’s American Legion Post 180. He’s active in local civic clubs. Now, Dellinger is stepping out into the national spotlight, traversing the country in his campaign to be elected the American Legion’s next national commander.

Leading the Charge

Gadson to keynote Friendship Veterans Breakfast.

Colonel Gregory Gadson, Garrison Commander at Fort Belvoir, will be the featured speaker at the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association Breakfast Feb. 18 to kick off a day of events in honor of George Washington's birthday.

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