By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun This coming Memorial Day Monday, May 29, President John F. Kennedy would have turned 100 years old. To celebrate him, his namesake concert venue is opening its doors to the community for a completely free and full day of fun. The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, is hosting an open house this Saturday, May 27, with a wide variety of performances inside and out. The event will feature live music, art, Continue Reading...
Unwrap Christmas fun at ETAP Christmas Undercover show
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Another year, another great Christmas show by Encore Theatrical Arts Productions (ETAP): this past weekend we had a chance to see the latest production by this local group, and as always, the show did NOT disappoint! For 21 years now, ETAP has produced Broadway-style, high-energy shows that are so well done you almost forget this is a volunteer group starring mostly local students. These all-ages Continue Reading...
ETAP holiday show is a taste of Broadway in NOVA
One of our favorite holiday traditions kicks off this weekend: the annual Christmas show by Encore Theatrical Arts Productions (ETAP). These all-ages musicals are fantastically produced and never disappoint. When you see the set, the costumes, and the dancing, you may think you've walked into a Broadway theatre, but you're actually watching a group mostly composed of local students! (You can get an idea of from our reviews of the 2015 Christmas Continue Reading...
What’s new at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun It often has been named the most beautiful theme park in the world, and that's during the regular operating season. During the holidays, Busch Gardens tops itself with millions of lights and decorations for the annual Christmas Town event. Open now through January 2, 2017, Christmas Town makes for a lovely way to get in the holiday spirit. This year, the theme park is giving visitors more attractions to Continue Reading...
RCP hosts sensory-friendly Mary Poppins show
How can you take a well-loved, legendary musical and make it even better? Reston Community Players (RCP) have come up with some ideas! The all-volunteer community theatre group is currently presenting Mary Poppins. This fun show makes for a great "family date" (see our detailed review from opening weekend) and you can enjoy it during a matinee or evening show now through March 12, 2016. To make the show more accessible to all patrons and to Continue Reading...
