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Woodson, Fairfax Shows Receive Cappie Nods
Both Woodson and Fairfax High have received Cappie nominations for their spring, theatrical productions. The winners will be revealed during the June 10 Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center.
Fire in Woodson High Chemistry Class Injures Six
‘Keep Those Injured in your Prayers’
Five students and a teacher were all injured in a fire last week after a chemical demonstration inside a Woodson High classroom went awry.
‘The Audience Will Go on the Journey with Us’
Fairfax Ballet Company presents reimagined ‘Nutcracker’
The Fairfax Ballet Co. (FBC) presents an all-new holiday experience with its virtual performance, “Nutcracker: Dancing in the City.”
Hoping for a Traffic Signal
Willow Springs parents describe transportation troubles.
It’s not a done deal, yet. But if the traffic volume at the intersection of Braddock Road and Willow Springs School Road warrants it, a traffic signal will someday be installed there. And it can’t come soon enough for Willow Springs Elementary parents and schoolbus drivers.
State Championship for Chantilly High Theater
Director’s original play takes top honors at VHSL competition.
Clifton Moped Crash Kills Local Woman
A Centreville woman died last Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, following a motorcycle crash in Clifton. The victim was identified as Yumei Wang Barber, 37.
Police Call Chantilly Tragedy ‘Domestic in Nature’
It’s not yet known what touched off the fight among the three men, Tuesday morning, inside a Chantilly home used as a childcare center. And at press time, the victims’ names hadn’t been released.
Satire, Comedy and Beautiful Costumes
Paul VI Presents ‘Tom Jones.’
Featuring a cast and crew of about 65, Paul VI presents the comedy, “Tom Jones.”
Fairfax: Good Battles Evil in Magical World
CFTC presents ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’
It’s WWII in England when four siblings make their way to a world called Narnia through a magic wardrobe. There, they have all kinds of adventures, including defeating the White Witch, the self-proclaimed ruler of Narnia. That’s the premise of the City of Fairfax Theatre Co.’s upcoming production, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” It’ll be presented Dec. 1-4 at Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main St. in Fairfax.
Robots Bring Meals to Fairfax Residents
There’s a robot invasion in downtown Fairfax! Well, no, not really; but friendly robots delivering delicious meals to City residents have definitely become part of the local scene.
Apparent Murder-Suicide in Centreville
Fairfax County police detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Centreville.
Chantilly High is Ready to Take the Stage
Chantilly High’s 30th annual Jazz & Pizzazz is this week.
Every year, Chantilly High’s springtime extravaganza, Jazz & Pizzazz, is a special event filled with singing, dancing and music. And the 2016 show promises to be another one to remember because it’s the school’s 30th annual.
‘Come to the Cabaret’
Centreville High presents hit Broadway musical.
Show times are Nov 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov 11 at 3 p.m., in the school theater.
Fairfax High Presents 'Big: The Musical'
In today’s world, many young people spend so much time on their smartphones that they miss chances to just go out and play. But Fairfax High’s production of “Big: The Musical” reminds them and others to sometimes be kids again and have fun doing so.
Local Student in Woodson Musical
Juliet Strom, 7, acts in “Meet Me in St. Louis.”
A slice of Americana and a glimpse at a kinder, gentler time – that’s the musical comedy, “Meet Me in St. Louis.”