Two weekends ago, Jean and I trekked down to New Orleans to attend the first week of its fabulous annual Jazz Fest.
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F.C. Education Fund Scores Big $ at Gala
THE FALLS CHURCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION’S fifth annual gala and silent auction fundraiser held at the Westin Gateway in Arlington last Friday night.
School News & Notes
McLean H.S. Attends Invitational Jazz Festival The McLean High School Jazz Ensemble will be participating in the Chantilly Invitational Jazz Festival on March 28, at the Chantilly High School.
Editor Recommends: George Mason High School Spring Concert
George Mason High School Spring Concert, GMHS Auditorium, 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Thursday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
After Half Century, McLean Arts Center Closes
Nearly 50 years ago, inside an old-time white framed building, Molly Vick founded the McLean Arts Center and McLean School of Ballet and Jazz. After five decades of serving as a hub for the arts in Northern Virginia, the center will close on June 1 due to the unavailability […]
‘City of Angels’ Is Latest Marshall High Production
The acclaimed drama department at Marshall High School in Falls Church rolls out its latest musical comedy production, “City of Angels,” beginning tonight, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will also be Friday and Saturday night and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the school’s auditorium at 7731 Leesburg Pike.
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Santana and the Derek Trucks Band, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, Sunday, April 6, Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Wammie Award Winners
THE D.C.-AREA’S TOP MUSIC TALENT strutted into Falls Church last Sunday evening for the 22nd Annual Wammie Awards held at the State Theatre. Live performances and, of course, some spiffy-looking hardware marked the fun and funky evening. (News-Press Photos: Nate Taylor)
School News and Notes
Geography bee contestants at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School prepare to take their turn at the microphone. Seventh grade student Phoebe Galt took home the gold, winning the championship and will advance to the state competition. (Photo: Karen Acar)
Mason High
IT WAS A RARE STANDING ROOM ONLY event at the George Mason High School auditorium last Thursday night as students of the symphonic, concert, contract bands, the Mason Jazz group, Drums, brass and saxophone ensembles and the chorus all shone forth with virtuoso performances, on key. (News-Press photos)
