Arts + Entertainment
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Dancing at Lughnasa at Shenandoah University
The Second Stage Theatre Series of Shenandoah Conservatory Performances opens with Brian Friel’s Tony Award-winning Dancing at Lughnasa. Based loosely on the lives of Friel's...
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The Saint Plays at Factory 449
John Moletress directs The Saint Plays, incorporating six short plays, including two written for this cycle, by Erick Ehn. The production offers a theatrical journey...
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The Great Game: Afghanistan
The Shakespeare Theatre Company presents a two-week, limited run of the internationally lauded production The Great Game: Afghanistan, offering perspectives on current and historical conflicts...
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Abba – The Music at Wolf Trap
Waterloo, a tribute band to the Swedish disco fab four, returns to Wolf Trap to entertain with note-for-note recreations of hits including "Dancing Queen," "Fernando"...
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Laura Veirs at The Birchmere
In less than a year’s time Laura Veirs, a Portland, Ore.-based folk artist, has released a widely praised new album, July Flame — her seventh...
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Visions of our Solar System at Long View Gallery
Images from"¦Beyond: Visions of Our Solar System features Michael Benson’s work in creating composite mosaics and prints drawn from decades-old raw or partially processed photographs...
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The 9:30 Club launches its own label starting with Justin Jones
The storied 9:30 Club is launching its own label with a release from Virginia native Justin Jones, who makes dark, country-tinged rock. On Tuesday, 9:30...
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Chess at Signature Theatre
Chess does its very best to make you believe that there is nothing sexier than a board game. Signature Theatre has decided to kick the...
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Set to Stun
Christopher Henley photographed by Julian Vankim on Friday, Sept. 10 Going to a Washington Shakespeare Company performance at the Clark Street Playhouse was always something...
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Imposter, Muse and a False Note
When Patricia Highsmith created Tom Ripley, she created an evil that was terrifying because it was so deliciously attractive. Smart. Disturbingly sexual. Enticingly dangerous. Writer...
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Crosby, Stills and Nash at Pier Six
David Crosby (aka Melissa Etheridge’s baby daddy), Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are still showing off their intricate vocal harmonies and talking politics ever since...
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Krista Detor at Jammin’ Java
The traditionally Americana artist Krista Detor is touring to support her forthcoming lush and dark indie-pop album Chocolate Paper Suites. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7:30...
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Suzanne Carriero at Borders Books & Music
In The Dog Who Ate the Truffle, veteran food critic Suzanne Carriero recounts her time in Umbria and shares recipes and traditions of the modern-day...
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Of Montreal, tonight at the 9:30 Club
The Athens, Ga., band Of Montreal has ties to the French Canadian city in name only — but critics love their indie-rock just the same....
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Jaws at the AFI SIlver
In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Jaws, the American Film Institute's Silver Theatre screens the original summer blockbuster from Steven Spielberg. It’s the movie...
