Yeah, yeah, people have been doing the Christmas thing for a while now –some even before Thanksgiving– but this Saturday marks the beginning of December and that, my friends, is

The large, aquarium-like windows that offer glimpses into Falls Church’s Tara Thai only accentuate the restaurant’s already prominent underwater theme. “Tara,” as it appears in Thai literature, translates to “water,” and the area chain’s various locations are awash in under-the-sea décor.

At wits end, down on his luck street artist Sonny Malone needs divine intervention to get past his totally harsh creative standstill. Luckily for him, that’s just what he’s going to get! The leader of the nine muses, Clio, has taken it upon herself to inspire Sonny to create the apex of all artistic achievement in the 1980s: A roller skating disco. With an enchanting combination of squealing guitars, mirror balls, and Greek choruses, George Mason High School presents the satirical musical comedy, “Xanadu.”

Everyone’s getting ready for the upcoming hearty-eating holiday, and those who are not thrilled with the idea of doing the dishes and pawning off turkey leftovers on visiting relatives will have an alternative thanks to some Falls Church-area restaurants. Many dining establishments in and around Falls Church will be open on Thanksgiving Day to offer selections ranging from gourmet spreads to the traditional turkey meal.