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Column: Busy Time!
President Franklin Roosevelt once tried to change the date of Thanksgiving to always be later in November, but he was stopped by merchants who wanted maximum time to sell their goods before Christmas. In those days holiday shopping started the day after Thanksgiving rather than the increasing practice of starting on Thanksgiving evening. However the schedule is arranged, the last month of the year turns out to be very busy for most everyone, but especially for members of the legislature.
Jingle on Lake Anne Plaza Draws Crowds
Local art showcased at Reston Community Center.
There was a heavy turnout at Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza on Saturday. Two events were being held in conjunction with each other, one the reception at Lake Anne Reston Community Center for the Gifts from the HeART Exhibit.
To Be a Jew in the Free World!
The challenges of freedom & identity in the modern era.
When the age of faith gave way to the age of reason and the modern world was launched, the Jewish people were profoundly affected. With the emergence of the United States and the enshrinement of religious freedom as a fundamental right of all citizens, the nature of Jewish life in the Diaspora entered a radically new era.
‘Funny Money’
Laughs to bank on at LTA.
It’s another routine day at the office when Henry Perkins heads home from work thinking his briefcase contains paperwork and a half-eaten cheese and chutney sandwich.
Hope Operas Returns for Fourth Season
This fall, some of the D.C. theatre community’s top professionals are joining together to give back to the community by producing Hope Operas, which are five serialized shows that will run for five weeks.
Feeling the Magic
Nationally-recognized musician wows audiences at Wolf Trap.
Born and raised in the Washington D.C. area, John Eaton is a life-long music enthusiast who has been following his passion for over 40 years.
Leadership Montgomery Launches New Series
Cokie and Steve Roberts to start “Conversation on Leadership.”
On Monday, Dec. 10, Leadership Montgomery will launch its “Conversation on Leadership” Series with an event at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, from 6-8:30 p.m.
‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ at Signature Theatre
It was known as The Chicken Ranch, a century-old “business” in La Grange, Texas, that earned its nickname for accepting chickens as payment for services rendered.
Column: Governor’s Transportation Plan on Wrong Path
Monday evening in Richmond, we witnessed something that has been in short supply — bipartisanship.
‘Shakespeare’s R&J’
Tragic tale debuts at Signature Theatre.
At first glance, they are the model of Catholic school conformity, trained to recite in unison as they learn their catechism. But then an illicit copy of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is discovered, disrupting the lives of four prep school boys in “Shakespeare's R&J,” now playing at Signature Theatre.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Honors Pearlman
National Volunteer Hall of Fame inductee’s dedication praised.
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, approximately 400,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis. Every week 200 more people are diagnosed with the disease — more than one person every hour — and there is no known cure.
Column: Gun Safety Among Early Legislative Actions
Though barely two weeks old, the General Assembly Session is already moving at breakneck speed, with multitudes of bills being considered and with ongoing discussions of how to move Virginia forward on key issues including transportation and gun safety.
Column: Before Adopting a Pet …
How to determine and find the perfect pet for one’s lifestyle.
Before you answer that online or classified ad for an adorable, floppy-eared puppy or ask to see that frisky kitten in the pet store window there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a pet.
Week in McLean
Week in McLean
Commentary: Back Home
With the adjournment of the General Assembly session on Feb. 23 I am back home in Reston, but my legislative duties for the year are far from being over. Following the Saturday conclusion of the annual session, on Sunday morning I moved from the furnished apartment I had leased for most of January and February. I was living in Richmond in an apartment house that was built at the edge of the falls of the James River and was there long enough to develop a daily routine.
‘Voodoo Macbeth’
American Century stages dark Orson Welles drama.
William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” considered by many to be one of his darkest tragedies, tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth who commits murder to become king and fulfill his ambition for power. In 1936, a young Orson Welles staged his own legendary adaptation of the play, “Voodoo Macbeth,” which is reimagined now by The American Century Theater.
Garden Club Hosts ‘Big Dig’
Reston Garden Club performs beautification project at Reston library.
When members of the Reston Garden Club planned their “Big Dig” project at the Reston Regional Library, one of their main goals was to beautify the traffic islands in the parking lot. By adding dozens of plants to previously barren patches of dirt Monday, Nov. 5, the club achieved several goals.
Community in Concert
McLean Orchestra hosts musical mixer.
Judging by the number in attendance, the business cards exchanged, the buzz of conversation and the sounds of laughter, all accompanied by some lively music, the third “McLean Orchestra is Instrumental to Business” (i2B) mixer held at Clyde’s in Tysons Corner on Jan. 23 was a ringing success. The gatherings are part of a multi-purpose outreach program, providing a taste of what audiences can expect from their concert series and allowing the orchestra to showcase its value to business as a resource for networking—all for free.
Arlington Real Estate: Detached Houses in $500s, January 2012
In January 2012, 122 Arlington homes sold between $4,200,000-$55,000.
Arlington Real Estate: Detached Houses in $500s, January 2012
Great Falls: Dwelling Detectives
Great Falls Historical Society hosts presentation on researching the history of your Fairfax County house.
Many residents of Great Falls have asked on many occasions how to research the history of the Fairfax County home they are living in.