Friday, May 18, 2012
Winners will be announced at Kennedy Center in June.
Paul VI Catholic High School's spring musical “Hello, Dolly!” received nine nominations for the 2011-2012 Cappies program. Nominations included Best Musical; Lead Actress in a Musical (Sean Pugerude); Lead Actor in a Musical (Daniel Rozmajzl); Supporting Actor in a Musical (Connor McAlevy); Supporting Actress in a Musical (Casey Enochs); Comic Actress in a Musical (Patty Kelleher); Male Dancer (Alex Siegal); Female Dancer (Kayla Sharpe); and Ensemble in a Musical (The Waiters). The Cappies is a program where high school students are trained as theatre critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. Each school submits one play to be critiqued through the program. At the end of the …
Monday, May 7, 2012
This year's Civil War Day had hot air, cannons.
History enthusiasts spent Saturday learning about hot air balloons, listening to cannon fire and chatting with reenactors at Blenheim in Fairfax City. The 12th annual Civil War Day featured firing demonstrations, wagon rides and guided tours of the Blenheim House. This year's event was held by Historic Fairfax, Inc., 17th Virginia Infantry Co. and Fairfax Rifles. Click the thumbnails to see photos from the event.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Cinema Siren release list of documentaries trying to make a difference in childrens lives.
The Weinstein Co. made the choice to open the new documentary “Bully” on April 13th, the same day as Joss Whedon's “The Cabin in the Woods” and Luc Besson's “Lockout." As part of this release, I thought to create a list of documentaries aiming to help children grow up in a more joyful world—a list of movies important to their welfare and safety. Note: These are not necessarily movies for children to watch, but rather those that have made or are trying to make a difference in their lives. It is fascinating to me that I found so much controversy in my research for this list. It seems most documentaries encounter some kind of resistance, or have issues. In the case of the new release, Emily Bazelon, a film critic for Slate.com, took …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Nominate your favorite Fairfax businesses.
From packed club floors to intimate drum circles, which Fairfax City venue provides the best atmosphere for live music? This is your chance to nominate Fairfax businesses for next week's poll. We will be designating a "Best Live Music Venue in Town" award to one establishment in Fairfax City. You can get a head start in selecting the winner by nominating your favorite places to catch a live show in the comments below. Once we get nominations, we'll have a poll for readers to vote for the best venue and a forum to debate the issue because, really, that's going to be just as fun. On Monday, we'll publish a poll and list choices for you to vote on. You'll also be able to "write in" a nomination in the comments box. You'll be able to vote …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Viewing cherry blossoms and celebrating spring in Fairfax County.
With the peak cherry blossom blooms beginning and lasting through Friday, Fairfax County residents may want to take a look at options beyond the crowded Tidal Basin. If you want to see what Fairfax County has to offer in celebration of horticulture and Japanese culture, take some time to visit the locations and events described below. Garden Tours River Farm: 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22308 A former estate located on 25 acres of gardens and lawns alongside the Potomac River south of Alexandria, River Farm serves as the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society (AHS). It is also open to the public for various community events, children's programs, weddings and special occasions, as well as general visits. Admission is…
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River Farm
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Meadowlark Gardens
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Green Spring Gardens
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Workhouse Arts Center
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Celebrating the Secret World
The Secret World of Arrietty, the latest offering from the wildly popular Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli, is being released in the U.S. in partnership with the Disney Company. First released in Japan on July 17, 2010, the North American version makes its debut on February 17. A tiny girl lives with her mother and father. She and her dad "borrow" all they need for their tiny home on the grounds of a sick human boy's grandmother and curious housekeeper. The boy comes to stay and discovers Arrietty, spurring fear and upheaval in the little household, a house that has a strict rule of staying undiscovered by their hosts. The movie is a charming and slow attentive study of a friendship that teaches two budding youths, albeit of …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fairfax Kids Hip Hop to Hanukkah
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Looking for a gift? Go local and find something perfect for the jewelry addict in your life!
Know someone who loves jewelry? Someone who always has the hottest accessories and wears jewelry to go with the season’s colors? From classic gemstone pieces to vibrant handmade jewelry, they can never have enough shiny baubles, which makes shopping at any of the area jewelry stores a cinch! Nothing says love, appreciation or respect like a simple set of diamond earrings, but bright jewel tones or chunky modern pieces can also be perfect for the special person in your life. Men even love jewelry in the form of rings, bracelets and watches, though be sure to check sizes before purchasing any big ticket items. Not looking to break the bank this week? Ask these questions before you head out to the store. Shopping for jewelry can be …
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Kohl's Department Store
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Five Star Jewelers
5765 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA
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Friday, December 9, 2011
What to do in Fairfax this weekend.
Plenty of shows to sate your holiday music needs in Fairfax City this weekend. Here's a list of performances. Did I miss something? Add your event in the comments or email whitney@patch.com. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Playing in venues near you.
Flow in the Dark isn’t your everyday band. They play a unique blend of hip hop covers in a mashup, anything-goes style. The five-member band exudes an energy that draws the audience in and gets them moving and singing along to the music. It all started a few years ago when Adam Lee and Carter Pennell were working at Legal Sea Foods in Tyson's together and Lee pitched the idea of putting together a hip hop style band. Lee took on drums, Pennell worked on his guitar, keyboard and microphone. Once the idea was out there, Danny Tilman (bass) and Jabarie Brown (vocals/MC) joined, followed by female vocalist Krystal Kovalick. "We were trying to come up with a name that fit our style (hiphop-y) but also was kind of playful and not too serious," …
Kevin Knapp
11:01 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
To correct your caption for historical accuracy, they were "gas" rather than "hot air" balloons. Balloons of the period operated on coal, more commonly known as city gas, or hydrogen. Respectfully, Kevin Knapp / Thaddeus Lowe, Aeronaut. Civil War Balloon Corps Living Historian more ›