Easter Bonnet Creation Contest
Easter Bonnet Creation Contest Girls and boys 12 and under are invited to don their most original, most humorous or best international-theme home-made Easter bonnet creation and join in the Fair Oaks Mall Children's Easter Bonnet Parade contest on Saturday, March 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. A judges panel will award three grand prizes: most original home-made Easter bonnet creation; most humorous home-made Easter bonnet creation; and, best international-theme home-made Easter bonnet creation.
Centreview Bulletin Board March 21
Information for events in the Centreville and Chantilly areas.
Virginia Garden Week to Feature NoVa Gardens
80th Historic Garden Week, April 20-27, 2013
Historic Garden Week 2013 will feature approximately 200 private homes and gardens open on 32 separate tours throughout the state of Virginia over eight consecutive days. It is the largest ongoing volunteer effort in Virginia and represents the coordinated efforts of 3,400 club members. One hundred percent of tour proceeds are used to enhance Virginia’s landscape. For 80 years, the grounds of the commonwealth’s most cherished historic landmarks have been restored or preserved with help from proceeds from Historic Garden Week including Mount Vernon, Monticello and the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Richmond.
Centreview Entertainment Calendar Feb. 28
Entertainment calendar for the Centreview area.
Centreview Bulletin Board Feb. 27
Bulletin board for the Centreview area.
‘Two Symphonies and a Dance’ for Area Music Lovers
Virginia Chamber Orchestra to present early Mozart and Mendelssohn works.
There has always been the debate about the role of nature and nurture in a child’s development. This is especially true in child prodigies. Mozart and Mendelssohn were from musical homes and received encouragement in musical studies. Although Gluck sang in his church choir, his interest in music was surely of his own making as he was expected to work in his family’s forestry business.
Centreview Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20
Entertainment calendar for the Centreview area.
Neil Simon Comedy at CHS
Theater students present “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
If it’s a Neil Simon comedy, it’s bound to be hilarious. And that’s what Chantilly High’s presenting this week in its production of Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
‘A Few of My Favorite Things’
‘The Sound of Music’ presented by Centreville Presbyterian Church.
The hills may not be alive with “The Sound of Music,” but Centreville Presbyterian Church will be when its community theater presents this classic, Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
February-March Entertainment Calendar
Entertainment Calendar for February and March
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Capital Home and Garden Show set for Feb. 22-24 at Dulles Expo Center.
Since Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day earlier this month, spring might be around the corner. But whether one believes in folklore or not, the winter chill will soon give way to warm weather blooms.
Chantilly Pyramid Dinner, Choral Concert
Dinner and a choral concert are on tap next week at Chantilly High.
From Serious to Hilarious
Centreville High presents its One-Act Play Festival.
Comedy, drama and everything in between are on tap during Centreville High’s One-Act Play Festival. It’s slated for Friday, Feb 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets, good for both days, are $5 at the door.
‘How Far Should Science Push?’
Westfield High presents “Flowers for Algernon.”
The past two years, Westfield High won a slew of Cappie awards with musicals. But this time, its Cappies show is “Flowers for Algernon,” a thought-provoking drama with a serious message.
CHS Advances To Regionals
School’s thespians win the VHSL One-Act Play District Competition.
Chantilly High’s Theater Department is on a roll; it captured first place in last week’s VHSL One-Act Play District Competition and is now headed to regionals.