Fairfax: Earth Day Artists Shine
The annual Earth Day Art Show was held April 27 in the City Hall atrium.
Fairfax: Cappie Nominations are Announced
Fairfax High gets 18 and Paul VI, 4.
The 2915-2016 Cappie nominations for high school theater were released Monday, with Fairfax High receiving 18 nods and Paul VI High, 4.
Missiles and Guns in the Backyard and the School Parking Lot
Library series delve into the secrets of Fairfax County.
The first of three Forgotten Fairfax series debuted on Saturday, May 7 at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.
Burke and Springfield: Community Joins Together to Bid for a Cause
Nearly 100 people gathered to raise money for community-based children’s programs on April 29 at Assistance League of Northern Virginia’s “Annual Spring Event, Luncheon and Silent Auction.”
‘Great Performances’ Continue at Mason
Center for the Arts announces next season’s ‘Great Performances.’
Once again, George Mason University Center for the Arts will dazzle audiences with a wide array of celebrated artists from around the world with its upcoming 2016-17 “Great Performances” series.
Fairfax High Presents ‘The Wedding Singer.’
Songs, dances, humor and a love story
Featuring a cast and crew of 63, Fairfax High presents the romantic comedy, “The Wedding Singer,” in the school theater. Based on the movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, it’s about wedding singer Robbie Hart, whose bride left him at the altar, and his new love, Julia, who’s engaged to someone else.
Derby-Q is May 7 in the City of Fairfax
Barbecue, blues music, bourbon and beer – it’s all part of the City of Fairfax’s annual Derby-Q festival. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 2-7 p.m. in Old Town Square, at the corner of University Drive and North Street in downtown Fairfax.
Fairfax Civil War Day Is this Saturday
A significant chapter in American history will come to life this Saturday, April 30, during the 16th annual Fairfax Civil War Day. It is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax.
Fairfax: Artful Living Event to Benefit Families in Need
Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread (ODB) invites the public to attend a special evening of art, wine and strengthening community in association with the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival to benefit the families it serves in the Fairfax County area who are working toward financial self-sufficiency.
’Godspell’ at Sovereign Grace
Community theatre group presents a musical based upon the gospel according to St. Matthew.
Fairfax community’s newest theatre group, Popes Head Players, presents “Godspell” on April 22-24 and April 28-30.
Fairfax: Power and Romance
Virginia Opera’s “The Flying Dutchman” coming to the Center for the Arts.
Its rumbling, intense music, shiver-inducing dark forces and ultimate story of redemption by love have enthralled audiences since its premiere nearly 175 years ago. Its title and ghostly matters are immediately recognized.
Fairfax: Delving Inside Two Marriages
CFTC presents ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
The 1963 Tony Award-winner for Best Play, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” established Edward Albee as the most important playwright of his generation.
Fairfax: ‘Virginia Woolf’ at Old Town Hall
City of Fairfax Theatre Company presents Edward Albee’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.’
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” from April 22 to May 8. Performances will take place in the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Film Festival Returns to Fairfax, Bigger and Bolder
Northern Virginia International Film Festival to be held at Angelika Film Center April 21-30.
Returning for its second year, the Northern Virginia International Film Festival will continue to “create a slice of Hollywood in Northern Virginia; this year is even bigger and bolder” than its inaugural season at the Angelika Film Center in the Mosaic District, said Fernando Mico, founder and director.
Fairfax Station Artist Part of "After the Holocaust" Exhibit
Fairfax Station artist, Lynn Goldstein, was selected to participate in the exhibition, “After the Holocaust,” which will be on view at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) April 5 until May 19.