On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Herndon art competition, exhibit: The Herndon Foundation for the Cultural Arts is opening a large, new art gallery in Herndon's historic district this month! For the grand opening, ArtSpace Herndon and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are holding a three-day painting competition Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Paint Herndon Plein Air Competition and Art Exhibit, followed by an awards event and a one-month art exhibit. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Pick of the Week: The Herndon Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival takes place . noon-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, on the Herndon Municipal Center lawn, 777 Lynn St. This family-oriented event offers a wide range of live jazz music; offerings from 10 Virginia wineries; a fine arts show, and all kinds of food. Musicians include The Young Brothers, NovaZanz, The Joe Baione Sextet, and John Jorgenson. Admission $5, $15 with wine tasting. The wine tasting stops at 5 p..m. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, contact the Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation at 703-787-7300 or www.herndon-va.gov. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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In this race no one wins: The world has changed. The future has corporations running the prisons and they are out to make money on the backs of their inmates. Warden Hennessey (Joan Allen) has found a new driver, Jensen Ames (Jason Statham). It just so happens he has just been convicted of murder and is off to her prison. Go figure. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area: Productions - 'Forbidden Broadway.' The New York cast of “Forbidden Broadway” goes on stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 29, at The Robert Ames Alden Theatre in the McLean Community Center, | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
'College' (R)Starring: Drake Bell, Kevin Covais.Three high school seniors visit a college campus and try to make everyone believe they are actually college students. Opens August 29. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Pick of the Week: Two dynamic bands, Great Big Sea and Eddie from Ohio takes the stage Friday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road in Vienna. Great Big Sea offers Celtic-inspired rock as well as folk-rock originals, and Newfoundland sea chanteys. The group is also known for its three-part vocals. Eddie from Ohio brings its onw brand of folk rock to the audiences. awn tickets are $22, seats under the roof are $32, and the orchestra pit seats are $75. Contact Tickets.com, 1-877-WOLFTRAP, or 1-877-965-3872. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area. Productions: 'Tick, Tick..Boom.' The Elden Street Players present Jonathan Larson's 'Tick..Tick..Boom” through Aug. 23, at The Industrial Strength Theater, 209 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area - In tandem exhibit: The Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. in Alexandria announces T X T M S G Four Letter Words by John James Anderson and Song for Europe by Mark Cameron Boyd through Sept. 21. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Oh so wrong, in so many ways.. But… - Controversy notwithstanding, “Tropic Thunder” will make you laugh. You may cringe from time to time, but it will still make you laugh. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
'Death Race' (R)Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen.Prisoners race for their lives. Statham is a driver who gets incarcerated under shady circumstances for Joan Allen's benefit. Opens Aug. 22. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Pick of the Week : The place to be this weekend is Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., when the band Baaba Seth brings its Afro, reggae and jazz rhythms to the Concerts on the Green from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Baaba Seth, formed in Charlottesville in 1990, has cut three albums: “Crazy Wheel,” Friday After Five” and “Live at the End of the World.” Admission is free, and the show goes on rain or shine. Blankets and picnics are encouraged. For more information, visit www.RestonTownCenter.com. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
When a trip just doesn't feel complete
Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) is a process server. This is difficult work, and Dale requires some assistance from time to time to relax. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
'Tropic Thunder' (R)Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr.Actors making a war film get dropped into the middle of a real-life "war zone." Extremely raunchy, but funny nonetheless, this will shock some folks. Opens Aug. 13. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Girls, pants and friendship
New challenges in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" allow the four young women to grow and recognize the importance of family, friends and, of course, “The Pants.” From Greece to Turkey and back to the United States, the sisterhood is starting more adventures. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Lake Anne attractions
The following arts and entertainment events are on tap at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, in Reston. For more information, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Odd Angles
Gut reaction: So I wanted to get a summer dress for a special outing. Who am I kidding; any outing for me is special. I decided to try Dulles Town Center. I usually avoid malls because I am claustro and where-did-I-park phobic. But I hoped that a large selection would eliminate the depression that follows the deadly combination of fluorescent lighting and full-length mirrors. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Pick of the Week: The fifth annual Asian Festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Lake Newport Tennis Facility, 11452 Baron Cameron Ave., in Reston. This multifaceted event features an Asian Idol singing contest, break-dancing tournament, martial arts demonstrations and live music. There will be dances and music from 13 different cultures. This year's festival showcases China as Beijing celebrates the 2008 Olympic Games. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions in the Fairfax-Loudoun area. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Class Acts
Great Falls Art Camp. The Great Falls Art Center offers its annual art camp through the month of August, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., for children ages 6 to teens. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax-Loudoun area. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Still Reeling
The following are brief sketches of the latest film releases. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Buried in good intentions: I didn’t really know what to expect when I sat down to check out the new mummy film. The first two films contained a lot of energy, action, and comedy, and even though they couldn't be considered great, they did serve a niche with some decent escapist fare. | 0 comments - ›› more ...