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Bringing ‘A Spark of Magic’ to the Stage in Fairfax
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence.’
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Robinson Receives Six Cappie Nominations
Honored for its production of ‘Curtains.’
In the realm of high-school theater, the annual Cappie awards are akin to professional theater’s Tony awards. And Robinson Secondary School received six Cappie nominations for its production of the musical comedy, "Curtains." The winners will be announced June 8 at the 15th annual Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Robinson’s nominations are as follows:
Westfield High: ‘We Are Honored to Receive the Recognition’
‘Rock of Ages’ receives 24 Cappies nominations.
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Chantilly Students Win National Art Medals
Diana Tsoy honored for photography, Jason Ly for printmaking.
Senior Diana Tsoy won a silver medal for her photography portfolio and classmate Jason Ly won a silver medal for printmaking.
Colleagues Mourn GBW Instructional Assistant
After four decades there, Agnes Gordon dies at age 79.
After 43 years at Greenbriar West Elementary (GBW), instructional assistant Agnes Gordon decided she’d retire after school ended in June. So her friends and colleagues were prepared to say goodbye to her.
A Reunion Decades in the Making
Local Man Finally Finds his Family
Born in Vietnam to an American father serving in the Navy and a Vietnamese mother, Joe Nguyen was raised by his mom.
‘Step Through the Looking Glass’
Woodson presents ‘Alice in Wonderland in Steampunk.’
To say Woodson High’s play, "Alice in Wonderland in Steampunk" is something special would be a huge understatement.
Chantilly: ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ Plus Magic
Westfield Summer Stage presents “Mary Poppins.”
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 50, Westfield Summer Stage is bringing the Disney musical, “Mary Poppins,” to life. This production also marks 15 years of summer musicals for this local, theater group.
‘Packed with Comedy and Very Engaging’ in Chantilly
Chantilly High presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.”
Police Charge Clifton Man with Murder
Caterer dies from stabbing after E.C. Lawrence Park wedding.
Weddings are normally happy affairs that don’t end in tragedy. But an argument over folding chairs after a Saturday wedding in Chantilly’s Ellanor C. Lawrence Park resulted in a woman’s death and a man being charged with murder.
‘A Funny, Relatable, Foot-Tapping Show’ in Fairfax
Woodson High presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’
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Contemporary, Romantic, Magic-Filled Comedy in Chantilly
Chantilly High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
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Centreville Man Killed in Bicycle Crash
A Centreville man died last week, following a collision between the bicycle he was riding and a car.
40 Years Prison for Centreville Murder
Man killed his ex-girlfriend’s sister.
Despite the fact that Man Ha Park left his wife and daughter to run off with another woman, they both testified on his behalf before he was sentenced for murdering that woman’s sister. But neither their pleas nor tears could save him from being sentenced to 40 years in prison for a killing so brutal that the prosecutor called the crime scene “a blood bath — worse than in many horror movies.”
Two Fires in Same Night
Local firefighters had their hands full, Saturday, Dec. 28, battling two residential fires in western Centreville on the same night. Both happened between 7 and 8 p.m.
‘Audience Will Root for the Characters’
Oakton High presents the drama, “Radium Girls.”
Based on true events, Oakton High’s upcoming play, “Radium Girls,” is a compelling drama illustrating a tragic time in American history. Show times are Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4, 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

