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Creating Collages, Crowns and Even Dresses
Local artists turn paper into art.
Combining antiqued sheets of music and type-faced book pages with vibrantly hued paper, artist Brook Mowrey creates three-dimensional works that range from crowns and ball gowns to dolls and floral dresses. Her work shows that the use of paper can be varied and diverse.
We’re (Almost) Done
State Budget Still Unfinished
The General Assembly’s 60-day legislative session adjourned on Saturday without a completed budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1.
‘Ella’ has Scatitude
MetroStage production runs through March 16.
Based on the book by Lee Summers and conceived and directed by Broadway royalty Maurice Hines, “Ella” takes the audience on a musical journey through the celebrated singer’s life.
Students Celebrate African American Pride Week
West Potomac’s Black Student Union spreads awareness.
Students at West Potomac High School are spreading awareness of African American History Month by hosting events and activities that promote African American culture and history.
Forming Friendships and Professional Connections: The Rotary Club Of Potomac
It started with the vision of one man — Paul P. Harris.
Senior Safety Summit Highlights Scams, Tick Bites and More
Police offer advice.
Senior Safety Summit
Combatting Domestic Violence Deaths in Mount Vernon
Bystanders urged to call hotline as well as victims.
In the last month, Fairfax County Police released information on two domestic homicides it was investigating.
A Christmas Tradition in Alexandria
More than 100 area performers in upcoming “Christmas Revels.”
The Washington Revels, with a cast of more than 100 performers, all from the Washington D.C. area, has been performing large-scale theater with traditional music and dance since 1983.
Season of Giving in Full Swing at Share in McLean
More than 275 families, or more than 800 people, attended Share’s holiday program on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the McLean Baptist Church on Chain Bridge Road.
McLean Symphony’s Seasonal Magic
Holiday family concert to be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.
With a full season ahead of them, the McLean Symphony, now in its 45th year, kicks off the holidays with a holiday family concert on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.
Mom and Daughters Launch Sonoran Rose in Potomac
Boutique shop opened last month.
Potomac is welcoming Sonoran Rose — a new women’s boutique loaded with clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor and gift items — to the retail space previously occupied by Flora’s Nest.
Potomac’s Terrie Smith marks 15 years of volunteering with CASA
“There is nothing like a smile or a hug from my CASA children,” said volunteer Terrie Smith.
Opinion: Column
Putting the "civil" back in American civic life
Putting the "civil" back in American civic life
Alexandria: Letter to the Editor: City Should Talk to Businesses
I agree with Jody Manor’s thoughtful and accurate Letter to the Editor in last week’s paper regarding the sudden impetus to regulate the use of A-frame signs on Old Town streets.
Great Falls: Let Students Observe Veterans Day
Letter to the Editor
I did notice that Feb. 6, 2017 is a student holiday though. Is Feb. 6, 2017 a Student Holiday because the Super Bowl is the day before on Feb. 5, 2017?? Coincidental? I hope so. If not, that is shameful and disrespectful to the Veterans of this great Republic. Let’s get our priorities straight and allow the children of Fairfax County to acknowledge, observe, and learn about our veteran’s service by observing this day as a National Holiday.
Thinking Beyond Serving Meals
Experts advise finding age-appropriate ways for children to give back.
During this season of giving thanks, opportunities for expressions of gratitude can seem ubiquitous.