By Yena Seo What is true happiness? Is it flying a kite, becoming a queen and ruling over loyal subjects, perfecting “Chopin’s Nocturne in B-flat” on the piano after months of practicing? The cast and crew of J.E.B. Stuart High School explore this age-old question in their uplifting and delightful [...]

Once upon a time, a brilliant mind decided that an excellent way to serve meats, cheeses, and other toppings would be between two pieces of bread. Some claim it was the Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who earned those founding honors hundreds of years ago. Whomever its inventor may be, [...]

Rosemary Hartman says that in a farce, it’s tough to strike a balance between showing honest characters and performing their odd and deeply comedic circumstances. It’s the fine line she walks in directing her cast in the McLean Community Players production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” which opens Friday night at [...]

By Kristen Popham “The heart may freeze or it can burn, the pain will ease if I can learn, there is no future there is no past, I live this moment as my last,” sings the youthful, adventurous Mimi, worn by the corruption of NYC. In the 1990s, AIDS aggressively [...]

The documentary “Shenandoah,” produced by J.E.B. Stuart High School alumnus Billy Peterson, will have its Northern Virginia premiere at the Stuart auditorium next week. The screening,  sponsored by the J.E.B. Stuart High School PTSA, will take place next Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m.  A donation of $8 is recommended, but not [...]

Singer-songwriter Kim Richey says she “went out on a limb” with her most recent album. She told her agent she’d have an album ready by April. Her agent started booking gigs, but at the time there were more than a few details left for Richey to figure out – like [...]

While I’m certainly enthused that warmer weather has finally decided to pay us a visit, I think I may be more excited for what’s going on in Market Square out front of Mad Fox this weekend. The Falls Church brew pub, taking full advantage of the season, is hosting their [...]

Fast-casual has become an increasingly popular mode of dining, and the minds behind Cava Mezze have taken notice. In addition to the three Cava Mezze restaurants that have opened in the Washington, D.C. area in the past six years, the fast-casual offshoot Cava Mezze Grill is taking off. The fifth [...]

Elana James says she and her fellow Hot Club of Cowtown bandmates believe in the uncommon brand of music they make. The hot jazz and western swing trio, set to perform at Jammin’ Java tomorrow night, are touring to promote their upcoming release, Rendezvous in Rhythm. The album, due out [...]

By Gretchen Powell I’ve touched on some of the specific things I’ve done to achieve my 60-pound weight loss in the past, but have yet to really dive into the nitty-gritty of all the changes I’ve made to my life as a former couch potato. So today I’ve got five [...]