Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend September 29–October 1
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Chosen Friday, September 297:30pm Saturday, September 302:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, October 12:00pm Performances run through October 15 1st Stage 1524 Spring Hill Road, Suite LLTysons, VA 22102 Following a twice-extended run of My Name is Asher Lev in 2016— …
Vienna Streetscape Project Takes Root
Downtown Vienna is getting a makeover this fall! The Church Street and Maple Avenue Streetscape Project is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 21 as landscaping crews begin work to boost curb appeal in the business district. “The plan calls for 81 landscape planters on both sides of Maple Avenue and 46 planters on both sides of Church Street to be …
McLean Community Center Calendar of Events for October 2023
The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in October 2023. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for up-to-date information. Residents of the center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville, are eligible for discounts on fees. The center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave. Presented by The Alden Foreign Language Film Thursday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m.Free admission The Alden’s foreign language …
Reston Home Tour Seeks Docents!
Reston Museum’s Reston Home Tour seeks volunteer docents! Docents are integral to the success of the home tour, sharing insights into the stunning homes on the tour with tour goers. This year’s tour includes seven stunning homes, with distinct personal touches and renovations unique to the owners of each property. Docents receive one free home tour ticket, a special tour …
Fall Plant Sale Offers Native Options
The Town of Vienna’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission is gearing up for this year’s Fall Native Plant Sale at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The sale is held each spring and fall and features plants that are seasonal and native to the region. All plants are raised …
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform an abbreviated version of “The Pirates of Penzance” at The Alden in McLean
The Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center presents New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ one-act version of “The Pirates of Penzance” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, this shortened, 90-minute version of the show is performed with piano accompaniment and without a set. In the second act, the cast performs Gilbert & …
Business News from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority – September 29
Future Talent Pipeline Amplified: Think Big for Kids Launches Partnership in Fairfax County In collaboration with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), the national not-for-profit Think Big for Kids has officially expanded to the Greater Washington region, and their first area school district partner is Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). “Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is honored to lead the launch …
This Week’s Premier Real Estate Listings
See new luxury listings in the real estate market. 6618 Van Winkle Drive Falls Church, VA | $2,250,000 This large rambler offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths all on one level. There is a billiards room, a bar, two large family rooms, and two office spaces all sitting on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot with a …
Vienna, VA Oktoberfest Celebrates 14th Anniversary
Vienna, VA Oktoberfest celebrates its 14th anniversary this year with our biggest festival yet! More vendors, more food, great music & entertainment, plenty of free kids activities and, of course, our locally-sourced beer and wine selections! The festival has historically drawn an average of 20,000-30,000 attendees and is sure to be a smash hit this year. Presented by the Vienna …
The Legwarmers Turn Back Time With Music of the ’80s
As someone who grew up in the ’80s, I greatly appreciate the music of the time, and have long been impressed with how D.C.-based band The Legwarmers capture the style and uniqueness of that era. From the electronic drum kit to the checkered vans and skinny ties, the Legwarmers relive the ’80s with audiences whenever they take the stage. Taking …
