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Synetic Theater Stages ‘Twelfth Night’
Synetic Theater in Arlington is staging a no-dialogue, high-energy and acrobatic production of “Twelfth Night.” Shakespeare’s comedy, set in the silent film era, will run through Feb. 16. With a backdrop of the Roaring ’20s, “Twelfth Night” tells the tale of fraternal twins, Viola and Sebastian, separated in a strange new land.
Week in Vienna
Felony Hit-Run Is Charged Vienna police have charged a 53-year-old Vienna man with felony hit and run and reckless driving. He is Danilo Amaya-Hernandez of Glengyle Drive. He was arrested in connection with an incident that happened April 27 at 9:56 a.m. on Maple Avenue near James Madison Drive W.
Pet Connection
Our readers submitted photos of their adorable pets.
Take a look at some of the adorable pet photos our readers sent in for our Pet Connection.
Area Residents Depend On Medicaid Coverage
Surovell, Puller host Medicaid expansion town hall.
Before heading to Richmond to debate what Sen. Toddy Puller describes as the “biggest battle” that will occur during this session of the General Assembly, Puller joined Del. Scott Surovell and Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Bill Hazel to discuss Medicaid expansion and its possible impact on the Mount Vernon and Lee communities.
How To Beat the Heat in and around Potomac
Some advice on finding cool activities.
All of a sudden, summer has arrived. Who knew it would be 95 degrees on Memorial Day —†and the possibility that it will be over 100 by July 4? Here’s some ways to spend some lazy summer afternoons with your family — and not succumb to those high temperatures. Most of these “escape the heat” ideas are very near downtown Potomac.
Centre View Roundups, June 6, 2012
Walney Road Bridge Meeting; Encore Presents ‘Dancin’ Fool’; Women’s Self-Defense Course; Park Authority to Meet; Free Carseat Inspections; Meals on Wheels Volunteers ; WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers
Digging into History
Alexandria Archaeology Museum to host archaeology camp for teens next month.
Madeline Francis wants to be an archaeologist when she grows up, just like her aunt Whitney.
Mount Vernon Rec Center Offers Spring Break Camps
With Spring Break for public and private schools coming up on April 14 and April 21, the Mount Vernon Rec Center at 2017 Belle View Blvd. in Alexandria offers spring break camps, spring classes in ice skating and ice hockey and many opportunities to have fun.
TAP Presents ‘Clybourne Park’
Arlington community theater tackles Pulitzer and Tony winner.
The Arlington Players is presenting "Clybourne Park," an award-winning, multi-layered play about racism through Feb. 15.
The Arlington Community Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 to Twenty-Six Nonprofit Organizations and Schools
The Arlington Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved grant awards totaling $97,794 to 26 nonprofit organizations and schools through its Homelessness Prevention – Looking toward Tomorrow, Fund for Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and Arlington Education Fund grant programs.
Arlington Democrats Unite to Support ACA, but Warner Draws Fire for Amendment Vote.
Democratic Disunity
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the number of uninsured Virginians has fallen by 31 percent.
Burke, Fairfax Station: ‘Carousel’ Coming to Lake Braddock
Musical Theatre department revives a Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
After having done family-friendly and modern shows in recent years, Lake Braddock Secondary School musical theatre director Mary DeMarco of Clifton decided “it was time to do a classic.”
Salisbury Helps Lead UA Army ROTC to Competition
South County graduate excels at the University of Alabama.
“My first year, I performed at a high level, physically; I could do more pushups and sit-ups than anyone, but tactically I was young and wasn’t up to par with them. When I heard I didn’t make the starting nine last year, it got to me. I went from being the alternate or 10th or 11th man to being one of the guys recognized for helping our team win the state competition this year.”
Aldersgate Church Community Theater to Present ‘A Little Princess’
Play about girl who perseveres with kindness and courage through a dark situation.
Springfield: Civic Association brings back holiday lights judging
For two and a half hours last week, north Springfield residents Tricia Barnes and Nancy Moore drove around their community judging people. Or, rather, judging their holiday decorations. “We had no idea this neighborhood was that big,” Moore said.
Bondareff Expands Pediatric Practice in Alexandria
Fifty-three years brings many changes.
Four-month-old Quinn Doren wiggles her toes and squirms on the table in the nursing area at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria.
Remembering Frank Medico of Mount Vernon
Former delegate dies at 92.
Former GAO Auditor Frank Medico never ever forgot his original role in public service: guardian of the public treasury as a GAO auditor.
From Homeless to New A-SPAN Home
Veteran counts his blessings.
Walk through the front door of Dennis Clark's new apartment on N. Thomas Street.
Herndon Honors Veterans
Veterans Day Observance held at the ‘Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month” at Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
“It is the veteran, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to fair trial. It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the veteran who salutes that flag.” Pausing, he adds: “It is the veteran who serves under that flag” Barnum said.
Digging through CCC’s Role in C&O Canal
Historian shares research on African American workers in 1938-1942.