Still Reeling
'Eagle Eye' (PG-13) : Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan - A mysterious phone call, planted evidence and two strangers thrown together with technology plotting their every move. Ok, I?fm a bit freaked out. Opens September 26. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Ghost Town'
Seeing a dentist work was never this much fun: Ricky Gervais stars in his first American leading man role Dr. Bertram Pincus, a dentist who doesn’t like people. When he heads to a hospital for a routine “procedure” things don’t go quite as planned. Something happened in that hospital and now he can see dead people, lots and lots of dead people. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Widescreen
Lakevieew Terrace: Howdy, neighbor, now get out. Chris (Patrick Wilson) and Lisa (Kerry Washington) are trying to start a life together in a new city in "Lakeview Terrace." Instead of meeting the Welcome Wagon, they meet their new neighbor, Abel Turner (Samuel L. Jackson). He seems nice enough, but when he sees Chris and Lisa are an interracial couple, things turn ugly. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Calendar
Friday, Sept. 26 : From Swann's Castle to Governor's Mansion: Exploring a Southern Estate, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 and 29 at 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. History of the plantation from the 19th into the early 20th century. Cost is $1 for children, $5 for adults. Meet at the Coach House Visitor Center. Call703-777-6034 or visitwww.morvenpark.org. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
The Colors of Autumn
Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive beckon this time of year: The attraction may be the reds, oranges and yellow, but they all start with green, green as in chlorophyll. It’s the trees' time to shine and then shed, and people flock from all over the country to watch the show. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - Shakespeare weekend: The American Shakespeare Center's Touring Ensemble will present two performances at the Loudoun campus of Northern Virginia Community College in the Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling, | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: ValeArts Fine Art Show. The ValeArts Fine Art Show takes place Oct. 3-5 at 3124 Fox Mill Road in, Oakton. ValeArts, an art cooperative of solely local artists, has been gathering original work for shows at the historic Vale Schoolhouse for 13 years. All styles, sizes, and media will be exhibited. A reception to meet all nine artists will be held Friday Oct. 3, 7-9.p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On the Road Again
Historic drive: The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership wishes to remind everyone that there is an interactive Web site and a guide book for visitors to use to plan a trip along the the 175-mile corridor that runs from Gettysburg in Pennsylvania to Monticello in Charlottesville, | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dining Out
Chef Jacques schedules classes: Jacques Haeringer, chef de cuisine of L'Auberge Chef François, has announced his fall 2008 cooking demonstration schedule. Haeringer,will share his passion for French cuisine and demonstrate expert cooking techniques and "tricks of the trade." Each demonstration will be followed by a five-course luncheon paired with three fine wines. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dining In
To A Tea: To A Tea is a specialty company that provides desserts and tea event planning. Owner Kimberly McDonald, has extensive years of event planning experience coupled with confectionery baked goods. McDonald will bring this expertise to a private home or a place of business. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Class Acts
Writing workshop: The Church of the Good Shepherd,will conduct a Christian writers workshop, Alive in Words, Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the church at 2351 Hunter Mill Road in Vienna. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Book Marks
The following are book events, book releases and writing workshops in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Friday, Oct. 3James Book Signing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Waterford Homes Tour, Craft Exhibit. Jessica James, author of “Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia.” Set entirely in Loudoun, Fauquier counties. 1862-1865. equiculture@superpa.net. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Worth the Drive
Wine Festival: The 33rd annual Virginia Wine Festival takes place Sept. 27-28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days on the Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road ine Manassas. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Ashburn girl in top 10 of America's Got Talent
An Ashburn tot came a little closer Sept. 11 to her dreams of winning $1 million and starring in Las Vegas. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Season of the Search
Symphony showdown: 'American Idol'-like competition will determine new music director . It's not exactly "American Idol," but the way in which the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is selecting a replacement for its recently retired maestro is pretty close. Six finalists from nearly 250 hopefuls will compete for the highly coveted position by each conducting a concert this season, titled the "Season of the Search." The season debuts Sept. 20 at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Former workhouse houses works of art
Prison-turned-arts-center opens with week of events: The much-anticipated Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton celebrates with a weeklong grand opening, Friday, Sept. 19, through Saturday, Sept. 27. Set on 55 acres of land in the former Washington, D.C., Workhouse and Reformatory, the Workhouse Arts Center provides a home for more than 100 of the region's professional and emerging artists. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Odd Angles
Learning my place: I must have been 4 when I was in our family's kitchen and got my first impressive, permanent spot. I'm not talking about the Shout-It-Out kind of spot, although most of those happened in the kitchen as well. I am a magnet for anything red. To this day, I can't walk through an Italian restaurant without marinara leaping from plates and onto my shirt. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Cox Farms opens for season
The Cox Farms' annual fall festival will be Sept. 20-Nov. 4. Cox Farms encompasses 90 acres and features giant slides, a rope swing, food, entertainment and hayrides. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
The Big Apple Returns
The Big Apple Circus returns to Dulles Town Center Sept. 25-Oct. 13 to launch its new tour, "Play On!" -- a brand new, magical music box of a show including a circus symphony of acts and laughter, propelled by a jazzy mix of classical, soul, and rock and roll. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Widescreen
Two acting icons, one righteous kill: Two NYPD detectives (Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino) are hunting for a serial killer who is making bad people pay with their lives. The question remains -- who is doing the killing and could it be a "righteous kill?" | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dining In
To A Tea: To A Tea is a specialty company that provides desserts and tea event planning. Owner Kimberly McDonald has years of event planning experience coupled with expertise in confectionery baked goods. She will bring this expertise to a private home or a place of business. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dining Out
Good Taste! Tours of Loudoun, Reston Limo schedules fall-winter tours: Tri-State Taste of Turkish Cuisine: Good Taste! Tours offers a Tri-State Taste of Turkish Cuisine ?The Bosporus on the Potomac on Saturday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. The deadline for registration is Sept. 23. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - Shakespeare weekend. The American Shakespeare Center's Touring Ensemble will present two performances at the Loudoun campus of Northern Virginia Community College in the Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: MPA Exhibit: The McLean Project for the Arts announces an exhibit of the works of Jo Smail, Pat Goslee and Sangbok Lee at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. It runs through Oct. 25. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Opera in High Definition
National CineMedia and the Metropolitan Opera have partnered to bring a third season of the critically acclaimed "The Metropolitan Opera: Live in High Definition" series transmitted live, in high-definition, to more than 440 movie theaters and performing arts centers in the United States. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Class Acts
Foundations of Writing: A class titled "Foundations of Writing: The Memoir" will be held Thursdays, Sept. 25-Nov. 13, 8:45-10:30 a.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On the Road Again
Charlottesville Wine Tour: Reston Limousine and Bus is offering a trip to the Veritas Vineyard and Winery and the Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard near Charlottesville Saturday, Sept. 20. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Book Marks
All Fairfax Reads : All Fairfax Reads is a one community/one book project, sponsored by the Fairfax County Public Library. All Fairfax Reads encourages adults to read and discuss the same book. This year's selection is the witty and thought-provoking novella, "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett. Here is the schedule of All Fairfax Reads monthly book group discussions: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Worth the Drive
Watermelon Park Fest goes green: The annual Watermelon Park Fest takes place Thursday, Sept. 18, through Saturday, Sept. 20, in Berryville. This is a bluegrass, folk and old-time music festival, and this year the theme is "Oh, Brother Where Art Thou Wind Power." The event features the voice of the hit film "Oh, Brother Where Art Thou." | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Local girl makes cut on 'America's Got Talent'
Ashburn's Kaitlyn Maher, 4, advanced to the finals of the NBC show “America's Got Talent” Sept. 9. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 11 : King Teddy Band, Swing Dance. 7:30-8 p.m. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Complimentary lesson. 8-10 p.m. Dance. Admission $12. Tina Foley, 703-424-1745. www.headoverheelsdance.com. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Where children rock
International Children's Festival brings the world's art to children: T he dust from the Olympics has barely settled, and once again China -- along with Jordan, Ghana and Finland -- is bringing the best of the best front and center. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - Brian Stokes Mitchell on Stage. Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell will be on stage at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, in Fairfax, on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Opera in High Definition
National CineMedia and the Metropolitan Opera have partnered to bring a third season of the critically-acclaimed The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series transmitted live, in high-definition, to more than 440 movie theaters and performing arts centers in the United States. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Widescreen
It’s getting cooler, but theaters are heating up : Football is back, the air is getting a bit crisper and it’s time to head back in theater for the fall rush of new movies. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Photo exhibit: The photo exhibit, Documenting the New Northern Virginia, showcases images taken by photography students at Northern Virginia Community College during a year-long project to record changes in the local landscape and population. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
"Burn After Reading” (R) Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand Two employees of a gym stumble upon a disc of CIA information that is left behind. What are they doing? Trying to sell it, of course. Yes, this is the Brad-Pitt-in-a-gym-outfit film. Opens Sept. 12. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Booting the competition
Youth soccer in Northern Virginia stacks up well nationally | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dog Days
Dog Days in waterparks: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority announces the return of Dog Days to all of its water parks. The first day is Saturday, Sept 6, at Upton Hill Park noon-4 p,m. All of the parks join Upton Hill Sunday, Sept. 7, also noon-4 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Calendar
Pick of the Week : Cathy, Marcy’s Family Jamboree takes place Saturday, Sept, 6. 5-7 p.m. at Jamming Java, 227 E. Maple St. in Vienna. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Odd Angles
Can I see some ID? It is a magnificently easy, handy and effective way to save time, face, relationships and headache. I'm betting that the average Joe uses it over a dozen times a day. But like progressive lenses, ouchless Band-Aids, and tired mothers, it's been around long enough to take for granted. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area C-Note Sale - The annual C-Note Sale runs through Sept. 28 at the Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St. There will be a reception and silent auction Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. This reception will include a light brunch. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
'Bangkok Dangerous' (R) Starring: Nicolas Cage, Charlie Yeung.A hit-man that is a cold blooded as can be bonds with a local and falls in love. Opens Sept. 5. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - Brian Stokes Mitchell on Stage. Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell will be on stage at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Widescreen
The summer of 2008 was a good one: With Labor Day behind us, we have reached the end of the 2008 summer movie season. Let’s look back at one of the more impressive summer movie seasons in recent memory. | 0 comments - ›› more ...