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On an International Scale
Musical Remarks makes profound musical commitment: The five Marks brothers grew up in Loudoun County and, in venues nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they came of age musically, athletically and academically. Like their late father, Tom, they have all become Renaissance men, traveling the world and expanding their horizons in many ways and in many places. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 28: Andrew McKnight in concert. 7:30 p.m. Bangkok Blues, 926 W. Broad St., Falls Church. With Beyond Borders, Les and Stephanie Thompson, Lisa Taylor. Dining opens at 6 p.m. Cover charge $5. 703-534-0095. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Exhibit
Art galleries and exhibits are found in Loudoun and Fairfax. Here is a rundown of what is showing where and for how long: Voss family exhibit. "The Voss Family: Artists of American Sporting Life" will open to the public at the National Sporting Library on Aug. 29. The exhibition features more than 60 works of art by this prolific family of sporting artists who depicted the champions of the American turf and other sporting subjects. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Widescreen
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. In "Death Race," 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 ...
Class Acts
The following is a list of ongoing classes in the Loudoun and Fairfax area: Art - Second Saturday Figure Session. Sept. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Round Hill Arts Center, 6. W. Loudoun St. Bring materials (paint, clay, etc.); work from live model. $12/session in advance; drop-ins $14/session. Arts Center also offers beginner through advanced pottery classes. 540-338-5050, www.roundhillartscenter.org. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
On Stage
The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Loudoun-Fairfax area: Productions'Tootleloo.' A new musical drama by Loudoun producer and actor Tom Sweitzer goes onstage Oct. 11-12 at the Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane in Purcellville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Entry Levels
Photography Expo: The organizers of the second annual Claude Moore Park Photography Expo are looking for nature photographers for a juried exposition that will take place Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sept. 28, noon-5 p.m., at 21544 Old Vestals Gap Road in Sterling. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Book Marks
Book signing: 'Secretariat.' Award-winning journalist William Nack will speak about "Travels with Secretariat: A Triple Crown Odyssey" Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the National Sporting Library, | 0 comments - ›› more ...
A Family Affair
Lucketts Fair offers bluegrass, wacky games and hand-churned ice cream: Gloria Bradley said those who know her are careful to give her a wide berth this time of year. Get too close, talk too long or walk too slowly past her in a crowd, and you just might find yourself serving as one of the estimated 300 volunteers working at the annual Lucketts Fair that takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the Lucketts Community Center. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Odd Angles
Public relations: Every now and then, life presents situations that guide our career path: We overhear a conversation about a job opening, take an elective that turns out to be a passion, or are told to "Get a job!" two months after graduation. | 0 comments - ›› more ...