A Triumph of Artistry
'Side Man' arrives at 1st Stage.
Director Michael Dove has created an unflinching, poignant look into deep corners of lives unraveling. His production of "Side Man" is a strong play for adults who want to be fully transported by awe for what creative talent can accomplish.
Spring Flings in Vienna
Guide to spring activities from egg hunts to Town Green Concerts.
As "they" say, "spring has sprung." With spring comes mild temperatures, farmers’ rain to nurture the flowers, and the launch of seasonal activities, from egg hunts to the Windover Walk on the Hill. The U.S. Navy’s own "Sea Chanters" kick off the Town Green concert series on May 11.
Celtic Arts Festival Features Music and More
Vienna Choral Society drew more than 500 guests to four hours of Celtic inspiration.
If the crowds were a indication – and they usually are – the premiere Celtic Arts Festival on March 17 hosted by the Vienna Choral Society [VCS] at Vienna Elementary School was a smash hit. Throughout the four-hour program on St. Patrick’s Day, more than 500 guests listened to music on two stages, ate Cornish pasties sold by The Pure Pasty Company, and browsed through vendors’ stalls.
Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
March 16-23.
Things to do in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
A Jazz Life
"Side Man" comes to James Lee Center.
An award-winning drama, "Side Man" is next up for the Providence Players.
Creating a ‘Forever Gift’ for Family
Semi-annual VVFD fundraiser brings together scrapbookers.
"Scrapbooking is the modern-day quilting circle," says Vienna resident and scrapbooker Judy Barto.
Monte Carlo Takes Over Vienna
Chamber of Commerce casino night draws hundreds to Westwood Country Club.
The "glitterati" of the Vienna area and their out-of-town friends came out for Monte Carlo-style fun at Westwood Country Club on March 3.
Scrapbooking Workshops March 9 and 10
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary hosts popular fundraiser.
For generations, women throughout the world saved mementos of family passages in humble scrapbooks. Usually, they were photo albums renamed as "scrapbooks."
Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
March 7-May 12
Events happening in the Vienna, McLean, Great Falls area.
Sounds of Excellence in Vienna
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras play with members of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra at Vienna Presbyterian Church.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, members of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras had a rare opportunity to rehearse with 28 members of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra in preparation for a side-by-side performance on Feb. 26 at Vienna Presbyterian Church.
Monte Carlo Without the Passport
Annual Chamber gala goes for the "chi-chi" look.
he Vienna area gets an opportunity to don its fanciest duds, do some gaming, sample foods from the area’s most popular restaurants, bid on classy auction prizes, listen to party music, drink from lit-up bar glasses and win raffle prizes on Saturday, March 3.
Colvin Run Mill Turns Sap to Syrup
In February, mill presented two maple syrup boil-downs to public.
Colvin Run Mill is not in Vermont nor are its maple trees "sugar" maple, but the park’s demonstration of a maple syrup boil-down harkens back to the simple ways of country living.
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Feb. 22-29
Community events in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
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Feb. 22-29
Things to do in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
Oakton’s Mosaic Harmony: A Fountain of Black History
As the country celebrates Black History Month in February, Fairfax County has a multicultural interfaith choir that is spreading African-American culture in all of its concerts.