Posts Tagged ‘McLean’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Monday, April 30th, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Man hit by Amtrak train in Woodbridge
Obama invokes Virginia’s social-issues ‘nonsense’ at McLean fundraiser
State pulls Alexandria school funding amid investigation
Naked man walks along GW Parkway
Virginia, Maryland punt on billions needed for roads
NORAD to conduct flights over D.C. region
Manassas man charged with abusing boys over 30 years ago
Fort Belvoir hospital worker wins $1 million in D.C. lottery
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Jeff Williams)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Controversial report ranks Virginia third-richest state in the nation
Virginia senator says ultrasound bill he voted for went ‘way too far’
Two NoVA men plead guilty to teen sex trafficking charges
Woman dies in McLean parking garage crash
Woodbridge man to be sentenced for supporting Pakistani terrorist group
Former Gar-Field High teacher to serve three months for sex with student
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Ludvig)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, April 6th, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Arlington to host pole dancing championship
Crystal City 5K Fridays kick off, close roads
Manassas Catholic school teacher charged with attempted indecent liberties with a student
‘Extreme’ yard sales upset Mason District residents
Former Arlington CIA official indicted in leak case
Autistic Fairfax resident builds on his strengths
Juvenile playing with lighter causes McLean house fire
Four arrested in Vienna massage parlor raid
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/chaoss)
Spring Break Guide: On The Cheap
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Save some money and have a ball. / Photo credit: Shutterstock/ Yan Lev
We know times can be tough (could gas be any more expensive right now?) but with the break from school and classes, it’s about time to enjoy yourself without breaking the bank. (If you are hitting the road, check out our post for a few travel tips). Here are a few inexpensive ways to enjoy all that lovely free time:
Free:
- Hit up a local farmer’s market. Browse through all the yummy local produce, smell the pretty blooms and maybe even pet an animal or two. We love Cox Farms Market in Centreville with its great selection of jams, great playground area for the little ones and spring container gardens. The market opens for the season on April 5th.
- Get cultured at a local museum or art studio. We are lucky to have over 50 free museums and historical sites in NoVA. The Artisphere always has a ton of shows and exhibits that won’t cost you a penny. View Luis Sierra’s take on The Wizard of Oz with a prism twist, the Congressional Art Competition selections and more. McLean Project for the Arts is currently showing a youth art show and the Torpedo Factory has tons of great fiber and glass exhibits throughout the month. Or head to The Udvar-Hazy Center* in Chantilly for an up close look at air and space crafts. *While admission is free, parking is $15 so plan to visit after 4 pm.
$5 or less:
- Catch a flick at the Drafthouse. With a wide variety of films on screen (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Sitter and more), Arlington’s old school cinema showcase has $1 movie nights. Bypass The Hunger Games and that means date night could be $2, plus change left over for some Reeses Pieces or Milk Duds. Movies on Mondays are $1, Tuesday nights are $2. Head there Wednesday through Sunday night? Tickets bump up to $5.50.
- Make like the 80s and hit a roller skating rink. Reminisce over middle school birthday parties and holding hands during slow songs at Skate-N-Fun Zone. Tuesday nights at the Manassas are just $5 a person, including skate rentals, play zone and four tokens. They also have laser tag on Wednesday nights for $4, plus $1.99. Although it’s technically above the $5 max, it’s still a heck of a good deal.
$10 or less:
- Hunt for marshmallows. Really get into the spring of things (pun intended) by heading to Great County Farms for their 9th annual search for the fluffy white goodness. The marshmallows are usually ready for picking on or around April 1st. To make it even better, Great County Farms also has daily Easter egg hunts for the kiddos. With four separate hunts (separated by age groups), there’s no egg shortage here. Advanced tickets are recommended and can be bought online here.
- Jump and then jump some more. If you like trampolines, you’ll love rebounding. What’s rebounding? Glad you asked – it’s basically a room full of connected trampolines that allows you to freely run, jump and flip for 60 minutes at a time. Rebounderz in Sterling has the market cornered on this fantastic idea. With under $10 deals running from Monday through Thursday nights, you may just have to go more than once.
$20 or less:
- Get your roller coaster fix. For a limited time, Six Flags will be offering up deeply discounted tickets ($20 per person) for the park’s opening day this season. With more than 100 rides to choose from, this deal’s too good to pass up. Tickets are available online here (select “buy tickets now” under daily tickets and choose opening day) and at the Main Gate on March 31st.
- Grab a few drinks at a tiki bar and bask in the sunshine. So you can’t head to Bora Bora? No problemo. NoVA has plenty of hot spots with cool drinks that will have you forgetting you’re still landlocked. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack anyone? For a full list, check out over here.
For more spring break goodness, check out our Ultimate Spring Break Guide, Gut Check’s recommended eats, SWAG’s spring style deals and steals, plus stop by our blog daily.
– Lorin Drinkard
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Monday, March 26th, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
McLean student found dead in Syracuse University residence hall
Fairfax County plans for transit in 2050, invites residents to take online survey
Retired FCPD officers creating police museum
Virginia tourism officials pair wine with Civil War history
Man to stand trial in Woodbridge Chick-fil-A shooting
Pink deer alert in Fairfax County
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy Shutterstock/Olivier Le Queinec)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thomas Jefferson High neurobiology students wow President Obama
Sterling woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot
FBI to investigate vandalized Chantilly mosque
‘Tebow Bill’ would allow Virginia home-schooled students to play for public school sports teams
69-year-old pedestrian killed in Reston crash
McLean man sets occupied dwelling on fire
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Huddle Up With Former Redskins Chaplain Leachman
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Come together. / Photo courtesy: bikeridelondon
Next Saturday, Feb. 11th, men all across Northern Virginia are invited to breakfast and an encouraging message from Jerry Leachman at Men’s Huddle, hosted by McLean Bible Church. Leachman, who formerly played for Bear Bryant as a linebacker and served as chaplain for the Redskins, will be leading a time of inspiration, challenge and motivation in McLean Bible’s annual men’s event.
Posted by Rebekah Lowe / Friday, December 2nd, 2011
If you’re searching for a beautiful Northern Virginia home with English Georgian architecture that is functional and spacious, search no further. This McLean home is the whole package – looks good and has a stellar location. With its gourmet kitchen, elegant moldings and large four-car garage, it’s someplace we wouldn’t mind calling home.
- Photo Courtesy MRIS
1200 Corbin Court, McLean VA, 22101
List price: $2,498,000
Stats:
-5 bedrooms
-5.5 baths
-4 car garage
List number: FX7539124
Contact:
TTR Sothebys International Realty
Penny Yerks
703-760-0744
McLean Philanthropist’s Donation Means Respite from Produce Fee
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Thanks to McLean philanthropist William E. Conway Jr. of the Carlyle Group, area food pantries will cease paying a 10 -cent-per-pound fee on fresh produce. Hundreds of pantries and non-profit organizations had begun paying the fee July 1 to the Capital Area Food Bank, the region’s primary supplier of food for the poor. CAFB was forced to introduce the fee in order to cover its own skyrocketing transportation and food costs.
The $1 million gift was announced on Tuesday at the construction site of CAFB’s 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue facility, a project that Conway jump-started with a previous donation of $5 million.”[Fresh produce] is a luxury for some people,” Conway told the Washington Post. “I wanted to try to help.”
Fresh fruits and vegetables account for 46%, or greater than 13 million pounds, of the 30 million pounds of food distributed by the Capital Area Food Bank this fiscal year.
Conway’s latest donation will not only buy food pantries a year without the produce fee; it is also enough to reimburse all produce fees paid since July 1. In the meantime, area pantries will continue to look for creative solutions to reduce costs associated with the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables.
And speaking of other solutions, you can help Food for Others feed more Northern Virginians by volunteering for the Harvest for the Hungry Project. Volunteers will harvest crops from the USDA Agricultural Research Center’s 3,000-acre farm in Beltsville, MD, which are then transported to a warehouse for distribution. Both children and adults are welcome. The project is still seeking volunteers for the upcoming dates:
- Sunday, August 28
- Wednesday, August 31
- Wednesday, September 7
- Wednesday, September 14
- Wednesday, September 28
- Wednesday, October 5
- Wednesday, October 12
To register for one of the above dates, email harvest@foodforothers.org. For additional information, click here.
Food for Others
2938 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 207-9173
-Johnisha M. Levi
Posted by clara / Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Photo Courtesy June Schreiner
June Schreiner, a Reston, VA native, plays Ado Annie Carnes in “Oklahoma!” with Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Schreiner will be a senior at the Madeira School in McLean, VA, and has performed with Synetic Family Theater, the Studio Theatre, the McLean Community Players and the Reston Community Players. She spoke with Northern Virginia Magazine’s Clara Ritger about how she got her start on the stage and some of her favorite parts of the show. “Oklahoma!” opens July 8 and will run through October 2 in the Fichandler Stage at the Mead Center.
NoVA: What got you started in theatre?
Schreiner: Both of my parents were involved in the industry so it’s kind of in my blood. My first show, “Honk!,” was in fifth grade and I immediately fell in love. From there I did about five shows with the Reston Community Players. I grew up with them… they’re like a second family to me.
NoVA: What was the moment you knew you wanted to make this your career?
Schreiner: I went through the process of “Oklahoma!” for the first time last year and I saw what an actor’s lifestyle was like. It really got me hooked. I definitely want to be a career actor.
NoVA: How did your parents feel when you broke the news?
Schreiner: They’ve been 100% supportive from the very beginning. My mom was a film, television, and commercial actress. Some of her roles were in “Karate Kid,” “Outbreak,” and “NYPD Blue.” My dad acted on “General Hospital” for a while, but he most identifies with his directing experience at The Groundlings Theatre in L.A. So they’ve been in the industry, and though they’ve never pushed me to follow their paths, they’ve been supportive all the way.
NoVA: What is it like to work with a professional theatre like Arena Stage?
Schreiner: There are so many rules! Everything is more serious. We have scheduled breaks, and rehearsals are very routine because it’s professional and the actors I work with are doing this for a living.
NoVA: You performed in “Oklahoma!” with Arena Stage last year. Are you the only returning member of the cast, or can audiences expect the same?
June Schreiner as Ado Annie Carnes and Cody Williams as Will Parker in Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Oklahoma!" Photo by Carol Rosegg.
Schreiner: Last year some of our cast members were involved with “Follies” at the Kennedy Center, which is now headed to Broadway. We’re so happy for them, but unfortunately they couldn’t join us for this second run. The majority of the cast is returning though, but while audiences can expect the same excitement and adrenaline from the first run, I can say that everything is going to be a bit better. Molly Smith is kicking everything up a notch.
NoVA: What’s the best part about being in the show?
Schreiner: Working with the actors. They mentored me. I also like working in the round. You can feel the audience’s laughter all around you, and it’s a great support.
NoVA: Do you have a favorite moment?
Schreiner: I love the opening number of the second act – “The Farmer and the Cowman.” The whole cast is on stage, being silly, and it’s just a great song. But really, there’s never a dull moment!
NoVA: Is there anything new for this show that you can spoil for our readers?
Schreiner: Well… I’ve got new rope tricks! And in general, the cast is a lot better. We’ve been able to build on our talent from last year.
NoVA: Who is your favorite character or actor in the show?
Schreiner: That’s like choosing my favorite child! I’m certainly close to my scene partners, but I just love the whole cast. I’m forever indebted to all the help they’ve given me along the way.
NoVA: After you graduate from Madeira, do you have plans for college?
Schreiner: I’m going to go to a regular four year school. I’m interested in studying psychology, sociology, English, history… I just want to understand the human condition. I think that is really important for an actor.
NoVA: Any particular colleges you’ve got your sights set on?
Schreiner: Well, I’ve been told not to get my hopes up about one particular place, but I’ve got a list. My top two are Wesleyan and Northwestern.
NoVA: Best of luck! Or shall we say… break a leg?
–Clara Ritger