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Two premier Fairfax County arts institutions - the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and The Fairfax Ballet - will collaborate to present their eighth production of the holiday masterpiece, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.

As the holiday season gets ready to kick into full force, Ford’s Theatre once again will be presenting their always excellent production of A Christmas Carol. This year’s production runs from November 21st to December 31st.

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and the Center for the Arts at George Mason University will co-present Jeremy Denk in concert later this month. Denk joins the FSO as soloist for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4.

On Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m, join Mandy Gonzalez, whose voice “has a potency even the most revered divas would envy” (City Pulse), for an evening of Broadway songs, film scores, and music from her debut album, Fearless.

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has opened its 2024-2025 season on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:00 pm at George Mason University's Harris Theatre.

Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico has revealed the company's Fall 2024 Touring Season. The tour will bring widely acclaimed repertory pieces to cities across America. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Laurie Berkner announced a Halloween special for kids and families, premiering on YouTube starting October 11. The event promises festive music and fun activities, perfect for celebrating the spooky season.

A Laurie Berkner Halloween treats little tricksters to an assortment of songs Laurie has written through the years, plus several brand-new releases that celebrate the fun of Halloween and the fall season for young children.  

The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will present the lineup for the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance, 'Can't Turn You Loose: A Love Letter to Black Dance.'

Today’s subject Erin Driscoll is someone you are most likely familiar with if you have been inhabiting productions in our area theatres for any length of time. Her memorable leading performances include the title character in Violet at Ford’s Theatre and Cloak and Daggar at Signature Theatre. You might be saying to yourself that you have not seen Ms. Driscoll onstage for a while and that you’ve been missing her superb soprano sound. Well, the wait is over because Erin Driscoll is back onstage in Signature’s current production of Ragtime where she is not only in the ensemble but also covers the role of Mother which she will be performing for both shows on December 10th. The production runs through January 7th in the MAX.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced the recipient and five finalists for the 2023 Barbara Whitman Award. Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, the award recognizes a female, trans, or non-binary early-career director who has demonstrated a unique vision in their work with an unrestricted $10,000 cash prize.

Continuing to bring world class dance to the stages of the National Cultural Center, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2023–2024 dance season. Being at the forefront of responding to the moment, today’s artists and companies are challenging the frame of storytelling, shifting the boundaries of what movement can be, and showcasing the dynamic form in a multitude of ways blurring the lines between classical and contemporary. Through this lens, audiences will experience a season filled with innovative works and collaborations among ballet and dance offerings, beloved classics, master voices, and newcomers to the stage. Subscriptions for the 2023–2024 season are now available here or by calling (202) 416-8500.

The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will resume national touring for its 2022-2023 season, with ten confirmed nationwide stops from October 2021 to June 2022. The touring season centers on Mark Morris's BOLD new creation, The Look of Love.

Today’s subject Ivania Stack is currently living her theatre life as the costume designer for There’s Always the Hudson at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. The production runs through June fifth.

Award winning Palestinian American Director Mohammed Saffouri’s TOUCHLINE is based on his grandfather’s life, on the day he was drafted for the National soccer team, a war began in Palestine, and he was forced to give up his dream. This Arabic film is Basil Aksar’s (Ahmad) breakthrough performance.  Tribeca Film Festival is TOUCHLINE’S North America Premiere.