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Reston: Hilarity Without Bounds
Reduced Shakespeare Company returns to CenterStage.
They are back. The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) is returning for its regular appearance at Reston’s CenterStage.
Fairfax: Mischief and Spies
Providence Players present comedy ‘Red Herring.’
Just in time to help divert an audience to escape from the real world comes “Red Herring” from the Providence Players.
Fairfax: Beauty of the American Songbook
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Spring is arriving with its jaunty cherry blossoms and daffodils.
Reston: Celebrating Pinter, Poetry Month
Reston’s CenterStage celebrates Harold Pinter and National Poetry Month with actor Julian Sands.
Be smitten by the works of Nobel recipient Harold Pinter who wrote romantic verses to his wife such as this; "You are my life, And so I live."
Fairfax: Award-Winning ‘in a word’ Receiving Area Premiere
A dark comedy at Fairfax’s Hub Theater.
Fans of new plays have an opportunity to take in a “beautiful and funny play” about regular people trying to make sense of a family mystery, said Helen Pafumi, artistic director, Fairfax’s Hub Theatre.
Fairfax: Magical, Fictional ‘Almost, Maine’
Providence Players present a romantic-comedy aimed directly at the heart.
Love can be so utterly complex, yet so invigorating as the unexpected comes into view. But then what?
Unforgettable Medal of Honor Stories Comes to Reston
Stephen Lang to perform ‘Beyond Glory’ at Reston Community Center.
Stories of ordinary military service members doing extraordinary deeds during war-time will be presented at Reston’s CenterStage.
Vienna Pianist to Perform at Carnegie
Hyun-Mi Chung, a classically trained concert pianist, owner and instructor of Elite Piano Academy in Vienna, is scheduled to perform a piano recital on Nov. 22 at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, 154 West 57th Street in New York.
Week in Vienna
Local happenings in Vienna.
Holiday Musical with Universal Appeal
Hub Theatre premiers ’Wish List.’
Fairfax’s professional Hub Theatre has developed its own welcoming way to celebrate the holiday season.
Fun For All At Reston Town Center Skating Rink
A little drizzle didn’t stop those ready to round out the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend with some exercise on the ice at the Pavilion at Reston Town Center.
Holiday Dance Thrills at Center for the Arts
Captivating tap with Savion Glover.
Bursting with holiday cheer the Tony Award winning Savion Glover returns to the Center for the Arts with a memorable evening of miraculous tap footwork and plenty of charm and wit called “Savion Glover with “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTaCULaR.”
McLean/Vienna: Tysons Ice Rink is Open for the Season
The new 6,000 square foot Tysons Corner Ice Rink has officially opened this season on Friday, Nov. 13, and will run through March 6, 2016.
McLean: ‘Calendar Girls’ on Alden Stage
“We are a show about a sisterhood of women in a bonded group; thinking and doing what others didn’t expect,” said Diane Sams, co-producer and a featured actor in the upcoming McLean Community Players production of Tim Firth’s “Calendar Girls.”
World Premiere at Hub Theatre
“Leto Legend” a heartfelt comedy about a supermom.
“I am intrigued by the modern day super-heroines. There has been a shift in superheroes that have gifts simply bestowed on them to ones who have to work and train really hard to become heroes, and these hard workers tend to be female,” said Helen Pafumi, artistic director, Hub Theatre.
World War II Weekend
Explosions and gunfire abound at Sully Historic Site.
The sounds of explosions and gunfire became almost commonplace on July 12 and 13, as Sully Historic Site celebrated its 9th annual World War II Living History event. At the event, visitors witnessed a view of the war through reenactments. At Sully Historic Site, several such major events are held each year and each is planned “for anywhere from four to 12 months,” said Barbara Ziman, events coordinator. Sully Historic Site showcases facets of Fairfax County history from the 19th century through the mid-20th century. Richard Bland Lee, General Robert E. Lee’s uncle, completed the main house at Sully in 1799.
Mentor of the Month: Jacqueline Walker
Jacqueline “Jacque” Walker and Danny participate in the Wright to Read mentoring program. Here are their views on mentoring:
Honoring Harlem Renaissance
Jasmine Guy and the Avery Sharpe Trio come to GMU Center for the Arts.
In the years following WWI, Harlem became the heart and soul of the African-American Community in New York.
Asian Grill Celebrates Chinese New Year
The Asian Grill restaurant on Rolling Road in Springfield is celebrating the Chinese New Year now through March 8 with fresh, traditional Chinese dishes in an updated menu that are sure to wow the crowd. Owned by Darrin Ho and his wife Jenny, the restaurant with a staff of seven in the West Springfield Shopping Center is offering a Chinese New Year feast for $65.95 per person.
GRACE Celebrates Youth Art Month
Greater Reston Arts Center is celebrating Youth Art Month, by presenting two exhibitions dedicated to the artistic achievements of the area’s youth. The GRACE Art exhibition features selected works from students from eight schools participating in the Center’s signature art education program, GRACE Art.