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In Harmony With Celebration Singers
Springfield show choir has been going strong 40 years.
The all-volunteer Celebration Singers performed their final holiday concert of the year on Sunday, Dec. 15 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Springfield. The group started at Springfield Methodist Church in the 1960s by the name of the Wesleyan Singers. Some of the ladies have been singing together for 40-plus years. And through the years, membership has reached 66 people, but has since dwindled to 18.
“Cloak and Dagger” at Signature
Musical comedy spoof of 1940s film noir on stage through July 6.
Signature Theater is closing out its 2013-14 season with the world premiere of the screwball musical comedy, “Cloak and Dagger,” on stage through July 6.
‘Camp David’ at Arena Stage
World premiere explores 13-day peace process orchestrated by President Jimmy Carter.
Arena Stage is presenting the world premiere historical drama “Camp David,” the story of how President Jimmy Carter, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat came together to forge a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
Pipeline Playwrights Hosts Inaugural Series
A new Pipeline Playwrights group in Alexandria has launched its 2017 inaugural series with four new plays by four women writers.
Another Valentine's Day Love Story
Gay and Tony Barclay live in an old farmhouse built in the 1860s.
Gay, 67, and Tony Barclay, 71, of Potomac have been married for 40 years; they live on River Road in an old farmhouse built in the 1860s.
A Night to Help End Human Trafficking
Just Ask Prevention Project and Airline Ambassadors host reception at Springfield Hilton.
Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents ‘The Revolutionists’
Show runs in-person from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021
The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting a live, in-person showing of “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson, from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021.
New Dominion Woman’s Club Gives Back
Presents $4,000 checks to four beneficiaries in the community.
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Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents “A Christmas Carol”
Follows Charles Dickens’ classic transformation of Scrooge during the holidays.
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History Talk on ‘Everything Burke’
Burke Historical Society’s Brian Slawski gives a tour on Burkes around the world.
Brotemarkle Named Principal of Terra Centre
As a relationship-builder, he plans to be visible to students and staff.
“He’s a very collaborative leader and he’s a great listener. He always seeks input from staff and parents when he makes decisions.” Dr. Mahri Aste, Ph.D., principal of Mosby Woods
Colette Bounet Named Principal of Barcroft Elementary
Her diverse background and style bring comparisons to Barack Obama.
Colette Bounet, 42, often receives comparisons to Barack Obama, as the daughter of a white mother from France and a black father from the U.S. Virgin Islands. A single woman, she runs 10-milers, speaks fluent Spanish, French and a local Moroccan dialect, and is a frequent flyer around the world.
Signature Stages “The Threepenny Opera”
Musical presents dark critique of capitalism in this updated translation.
“Life’s a bitch and then you die.” Signature Theatre in Shirlington is staging an updated version of “The Threepenny Opera” through June 1. While it was written in 1920s Germany (and based on John Gay’s 1728 “The Beggar’s Opera”), its themes are timeless: the brutality of humanity and the scathing critique of a capitalist society.
Honoring Suffragists in Lorton
Workhouse Prison Museum holds bell-ringing ceremony, shows video in honor of 16 suffragists who were imprisoned there.
Workhouse Prison Museum
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.
‘Sleepy Hollow’ Offers Gothic Horror in Arlington
Synetic Theater presents play based on Washington Irving’s story.
Synetic Theater Presents ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ in Crystal City
A wordless version of Victor Hugo's masterpiece set in Paris.
Britepaths Raises $86,000 at Artful Living Gala
Some 250 people attend Wing Span Raffle and auction, juried art show and sale featuring 60 artists.
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