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ArtSpace Herndon Kicks Off 2017 Concert Series
Magic created as rock guitar music fuses with classical violin music at Valentine’s Day Concert.
Fans of the 1970s-80s symphonic rock band Electric Light Orchestra gathered with violin aficionados at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., located within Herndon's arts district, on Saturday, Feb.11 for a sold-out Valentine's Day Concert.
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Kennedy Center Coming to Herndon High
The Kennedy Center brings the world premiere of “From the Mouths of Monsters” to Herndon High School.
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St. Patrick's Day Comes Early in Herndon
The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon presents Seamus Kennedy on Feb. 21 during its third Tuesday Spring Concert Series.
Get ready to get your green on a bit early for St. Patrick's Day as Seamus Kennedy, Irish songwriter, guitarist and comedian, makes a concert stop in Herndon during his East Coast tour.
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Investigation of Reston Association and the Tetra Deal — Finally
Independent Progressive
After months of delay and obstruction, Reston Association finally signed a contract to review the RA internal decision to acquire the Tetra property; the community referendum and acquisition of it; and, management and accounting for its renovation and operation.
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Commentary: Balancing the Budget
Although the “short sessions” of the General Assembly held on the odd-numbered years are about two weeks less in length than the regular session in the even-numbered years because they do not consider a biennium budget, the fact is that the budget is adjusted at every session of the General Assembly.
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Freezin' for a Reason in Reston
Virginia Polar Dip attracts 200 participants; raises $80,000 for Camp Sunshine.
With water temperature at 38 degrees, more than 200 participants took the plunge in the 10th Annual Freezin' for a Reason (Virginia Polar Dip) on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Lake Anne Plaza's waterfront in Reston.
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Gains and Losses in Crossover Week: Legislative Update
There are only two weeks left in session, but I am still hard at work in Richmond fighting for our values.
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Evolving Land Use in Great Falls: Previous Classification
Board approves plan for nine homes on 11 wooded acres in Great Falls.
Sandra Cappiello made one last attempt to prevent the felling of 11 acres of trees near her property on land that used to be the Hill Nursery.
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Richard J. Hesse, Colonel, US Army (Ret.) and a Long-time Great Falls Resident, Dies at 95
Richard J. “Doc” Hesse, 95, died January 22, 2017, in Northern Virginia.
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McLean High School Parents Dive Into ‘Eye-opening Data’
Results from the Fairfax County Youth Survey presented on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the McLean High Auditorium.
More McLean students reported taking drugs and drinking alcohol last school year than the overall percentage of the county’s public school system, according to Fairfax County Public Schools.
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‘The Children’s Hour’ at McLean High School: More Than a Play
In connection with their upcoming production, TheatreMcLean is hosting Mental Health Week.
In connection with TheatreMclean’s upcoming production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour,” TheatreMcLean is hosting Mental Health Week with McLean High School's Sources of Strength team and other local nonprofits working in the fields of suicide prevention, mental health, and anti-bullying.
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Madison Ice Hockey Team Wins Division Championship
The Warhawk Varsity Ice Hockey team is headed to the playoffs as division champions with their 4-3 win over McLean Feb. 3.
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An Open Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dear Senator McConnell, While we may disagree on many issues, I respect the office you hold.
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African-American Composer’s Opera Comes to Life in Arlington During Black History Month.
A local opera company will perform a long-ignored opera by an African-American to give children a message of education and forgiveness for all ages and races.
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Synetic Theater in Crystal City Tackles ‘Taming of the Shrew’
Synetic Theater in Crystal City is staging the Shakespeare comedy, "Taming of the Shrew," from Feb. 15 to March 19.
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Experience Arts from Around the World at George Mason University
India’s ‘Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue’ at the Center for the Arts.
Contemporary performing arts from India is heading to the Center for the Arts.
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A ‘Big Weekend’ Celebrating Washington’s Birthday
This is the third in a series of articles about the George Washington Birthday Celebration. For more information, please visit www.washingtonbirthday.com.
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Commentary: Plank in the Progressive Eye
Donald Trump has a lot of people worrying about “alternative facts.” Rightfully so. But I also worry about progressives who seem to think their facts don’t come from a world of alternatives.
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Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 8
If you have lived in Fairfax County for any amount of time, you are surely familiar with the traffic situation here.