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BY AMANDA SNEAD
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with Dar Williams
Dar Williams grew up in the 1970s, where she was encouraged to find her passion at a young age. She picked up a guitar at the age of nine and wrote her first song at 11 with the encouragement of her family.
“I was steeped in that environment of ‘everybody is creative in some way.’ That brought me to take music lessons and keep an ear out for who I was artistically,” she said. Along with writing songs and playing music, Williams also found a creative outlet in playwriting and acting.
She grew up in a household where music was always playing, such as the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan and the Mamas & the Papas alongside Broadway musical soundtracks and classical music.
“What influenced me was this idea that making music was important,” she said. She found inspiration in Judy Collins in particular out of all of the artists she grew up listening to. “I could almost hear Judy saying that music will help to civilize the world and that there’s a lot of hope for the world in music.”
After college, she found herself in Boston where her career in music began to take off. That passion for writing music has continued throughout her life and she has now released a dozen albums, with her most recent release “I’ll Meet You Here” coming out just last month. The album was originally scheduled to release in 2020 and Williams was prepared to go on tour but plans were delayed due to the pandemic.
When asked about her new album, Williams said, “It never feels different to me. I’m happy to say that it does feel different to critics. I’m really happy when other people gauge any kind of growth. I’m still 19 years old sitting cross-legged in my bed with a guitar.”
She says that her songwriting process involves a bit of magic after coming up with the first piece. “Generally I’ll get a little piece of something in my brain and it’s just like a corner torn from the page- you have to take the clues that you have and look at the words and all of the elements that have come into your head and it’s like a mystery to solve. I love the phenomenon of sitting somewhere and working on a song, surprising ourselves, and figuring out what we want to say and saying it in these infinitely beautiful and interesting ways.”
She also finds inspiration from those around her— particularly in those who attend her retreats. “The people around me writing songs remind me that there’s infinite room for more songs,” she says. “I’ve been really inspired by the people who attend my retreats. I really respect people writing things from their own unique perspective.”
Williams is now a mother of two children who have introduced her to a variety of new artists such as Lizzo and Kendrick Lamar.
She finds herself particularly impressed by Beyoncé— a favorite artist of her daughter who was adopted from Ethiopia.
“We were listening to something called ‘Black Parade’ by Beyonce and I was just in tears,” she said. “I’m a songwriter and I look at what she’s accomplished musically— in her performance, in her writing, in the music and she’s saying something on every level and I’m watching my daughter take in that level of pride and awareness. I can’t think of a better way for my daughter to be receiving a certain kind of education and emotional validation.”
In addition to her new album and tour, Williams is also writing a song-writing guide which takes inspiration from her retreats and will be available for purchase in 2022.
Dar Williams will be performing at the Birchmere in Alexandria on Sunday, December 5. For tickets and more information, go to https:// darwilliams.com/concerts/.
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These singles whet the appetites of the FCNP editorial team this week:
Nicholas F. Benton – The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel Amanda Snead – Heartbreaker by Pat Benatar
Nick Gatz – All the Small Things by Blink-182
Ted White – I Talk to the Wind by King Crimson
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Veterans Day in Falls Church Today
The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department will host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 11 at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker is Jerome Gibbon, Catholic War Veterans Commander, Falls Church Veterans Council Chairman and fellow at Washington Academy of Science and Instructor at Capital Technology University.
City of Falls Church government programs and services will be closed on Veterans Day, including City Hall and the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. The Community Center will be open 8 a.m. — 10 p.m.
Falls Church Distillers 4th Annual Vets Fest
Falls Church Distillers is excited to announce their 4th Annual Veterans Day Salute.
This year, they will be back in person on Tinner Hill Rd. They are also partnering with Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NoVA Vets) and George Mason University’s Veteran Initiatives to make this year’s event bigger and better. They invite all local veterans, families, community members and partners to attend this event on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Activities lined up include live music; tastings of craft beer, and spirits; food vendors and trucks; and other local vendors.
Come and write letters to veterans and celebrate the brave!
Tickets will be required for all food and alcohol vendor booths; other vendors will take payments directly. Pre-sale tickets will be available online with bulk discounts for attendees. Attendees will need to check in to collect or buy tickets to use for vendor tastings and food trucks; IDs will be checked.
For more information, visit https://www.fcdistillers.com/home.
GMRWC Donates To Local Organizations
The Greater McLean Women’s Republican Club (GMRWC) donated $2,000 to seven charities and organizations serving local communities including $1,000 to Our Military Kids (OMK). OMK is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports military children by funding sports, art, tutoring and other enrichment activities while a parent is deployed with National Guard or with Reserves as well as veterans in recovery from severe combatrelated injuries. Due to increased need the OMK Board of Directors recently expanded the grant criteria to include ages three and four, now serving a total eligibility age range of 3—18 years, and extending support to families deployed not only overseas but also stateside. Under the new Deployed Program there is an opportunity for multiple grants: each eligible child of a deployed National Guard or Reserve service member may receive one grant for deployments 90 to 79 days and two grants if the deployment is 180 days or longer. Children with a parent who has severe post-9/11 combat injuries and is actively engaged in recovery may receive one grant every six months plus one flex grant, for a maximum of five grants per child. “OMK implemented this important grant eligibility expansion because there is a need in the military community we knew we could meet or exceed,” said Kara Dallman, Executive Director of OMK and retired Navy Veteran. “Our families are grateful for their kids to be kids’’ in these unprecedented times, and we are humbled to connect them to friends, mentors and a community that cares through the extracurricular activities they love.” The recipients of the remaining $1,000 were: Final Salute, Jill’s House, Insight Memory Care, Second Story, McLean Fire Department, and Gary Sinise Foundation. The GMRWC’s donations were made possible by the club’s annual fundraiser held in May 2021. GMRWC has a history of supporting both military/veteran and civilian causes as well as scholarships for local aspiring college students. For more information visit the club’s website at www.gmrwc.net.
The quarterly Tysons Library Book and Media sale will take place on Friday December 3, Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. with special sales taking place on Sunday. There will be a large selection of books and media for all ages and interests.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library and related activities. Donations of books and media appreciated, as well as volunteers.
For more information, email tysonslibraryfriends@gmail.com or call 703-338-3307.
CLARE & DON’S BEACH SHACK in partnership with Avalon Rehab LLC hosted a pop up vaccine clinic. The event was hosted on Clare & Don’s Patio Monday November 8th from 4-8 pm. The event offered Pfizer and Moderna shots to kids and adults. 75 vaccines were administered.
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VPIS Tree Fest Happening Next Month
The Village Preservation Improvement Society (VPIS) announces they are sponsoring the 2021 Falls Church Tree Fest. The event will be held at Ireland’s Four Provinces on December 3rd, 4th and 5th. They have space for a maximum of 20 trees so if you are a local charity and would like to participate in the event please contact Lorraine O’Rourke at lorourke1@cox.net as soon as possible. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The trees should be artificial and not over four feet in height.
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They should be fully decorated, and ready to go home with the highest bidder. Each decorated tree will have its own four-foot table to stand on. Each charity will decorate its own tree and should supply any literature they would like displayed on their table. There will be a silent auction sheet for bidding purposes and a box for donations for each tree/charity. The highest bid at the end of the event WINS the tree. Any donations received will be handed over to the charity.
Bull Run Plaza Fall Festival Next Friday
Join Bull Run Plaza for their Fall Festival and the grand opening of Giant on Friday, November 19, from 3—6 p.m.
This event is free to the public and is sure to provide Fall fun for all ages. Enjoy music, games, inflatables, a balloon artist and more.
They will also be hosting a center wide scavenger hunt! All attendees will be able to stroll Bull Run Plaza to collect surprises from the Bull Run Plaza merchants.
All participants who turn in their completed scavenger hunt map will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize!
The first 200 attendees will receive a branded Bull Run Plaza blanket and a few surprises from Bull Run Plaza merchants.
Bull Run Festival of Lights Begins Tonight
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is a 2.5 mile drive through of festive light displays, walk-through Christmas Village and Carnival. The show is open nightly from November 11, 2021 through January 2, 2022.
The hours are Monday— Thursday nights from 5:30— 9:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday nights from 5:30—10:00 p.m. Holiday nights include November 25, December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1.
Timed entry tickets are available on Monday—Thursday nights from 5:30—7:30 p.m. and 7:30—9:30 p.m. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday nights, timed entry tickets are available from 5:30—7:30 p.m. and 7:30—10:00 p.m. You may arrive at any time during your ticket hours. The lights are not turned off at closing time.
You may arrive at any time during your ticket hours. The lights are not turned off at closing time.
Falls Church Arts Gallery Presents New Art Exhibit
Falls Church Arts (FCA) announces its new exhibit, “Line Upon Line,” opening November 6, 2021.The juried show showcases 43 emerging and established artists’ inspiration, creativity, and story-telling process through representational and abstract paintings, illustrations, collage, drawings, photographs, fiber arts, mixed media, sculpture, and assemblages. The gallery is located at 700-B Broad St. (Rte. 7), Falls Church, Virginia and is free to the public. The show will be open Wednesday-Friday from 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information, see www.fallschurcharts.org or call 703-679-7881. Masks and social distancing are required.
“Sometimes the preface of a show is deliberately elusive,” said juror Trudi Van Dyke. “The goal is to allow artists a thoughtful process delving into personal interpretations. Line upon Line did not disappoint. The broad reach of interpretations gave this juror much more to ponder than the usual parameters of good art. It allowed a peek into artists who integrated their skills with personal meaning. I am pleased with the final scope and mix of media within the show and feel it represents excellence among the submissions. When you view the show, spend time thinking about each piece and how each artist interpreted the concept.” Ms. Van Dyke, former director of The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent curator and fine arts consultant who specializes in exhibitions of fiber and fine craft, nationally and internally.
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Falls Church Holiday Craft Show
Deck the halls during the holiday season with special gifts from the annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show at the Falls Church Community Center. More than 50 crafters and merchants show their wares selling unique handmade items, baked goods and more during the first weekend in December.
The event will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. A $1 pass gets you in for both days of the Craft Show. More details to come at http:// www.fallschurchva.gov/643/ Holiday-Craft-Show.
Alexandria Film Festival Takes Place November 11—25
The festival’s footprint is enlarging this year with the launch of “Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film,” undertaken in partnership with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and kicking off Nov. 6.
The ASO chose six orchestral pieces while the AFF conducted a national search and both jointly selected six filmmakers to bring to life a corresponding cinematic vision of the music. The results are extraordinary and can only be experienced in person. All filmmakers will be on hand personally to take questions from the audience. Film Festival All Fest Pass purchasers receive a code to purchase discounted tickets for this event only at AlexSym.org.
The festival film showcases kick off on Nov. 11 and will be offered virtually, again on the Eventive platform. Tickets and passes will be available beginning Friday, October 15.
Viewers can watch the films anytime within the two-week period beginning November 11, through midnight on Thanksgiving Day. Showcase tickets are $12 while an allfestival pass is $75. Purchase tickets and All Fest Passes at AlexFilmFest.com.
For more information, visit https://alexfilmfest.com/thefestival.
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MOVING OUT OF FALLS CHURCH after 43 years of model citizen involvement here, Richard McCall and his wife are heading out to new digs in Easton, Maryland, next week. Former head of the Citizens for a Better City, McCall is shown here with its current president, Hal Lippman. A native of Nebraska, McCall was formerly chief of staff to the head of the federal Agency for International Development (AID) and held numerous highlevel positions of responsibility in the federal government.
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We give thanks for all our friends in the City of Falls Church for your support of Homestretch and our mission of empowering homeless families with children to escape homelessness and poverty forever.
We welcome your support this holiday season to ensure more homeless families get the same opportunity. Homestretch, Inc.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL OF A RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE, DESIGNATED RIDER SNA, UNDER § 56-585.1 A 6 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2021-00229
•Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Company”) has petitioned for approval of a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider SNA. •The total revenue requirement requested for recovery in this Petition for the Rate Year beginning September 1, 2022, is $108,852,000. •The Company states that the implementation of proposed Rider SNA on September 1, 2022, will increase a residential customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity usage per month, by $2.11.
•A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing in this case on April 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., for the receipt of public witness testimony.
•An evidentiary hearing will be held on April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.
•Further information about this case is available on the Commission website at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
On October 5, 2021, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) a petition (“Petition”) for approval of a rate adjustment clause (“RAC”), designated Rider SNA, pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia and the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Case Applications and Annual Informational Filings of Investor-Owned Electric Utilities, 20 VAC 5-204-5 et seq. Through its Petition, the Company seeks approval of a RAC for the costs associated with preparing applications for Subsequent License Renewal (“SLR”) to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) to extend the operating licenses of (the “SLR Component”), and the projects reasonably appropriate to upgrade or replace systems and equipment deemed to be necessary to operate safely and reliably, Dominion’s Surry Units 1 and 2 and North Anna Units 1 and 2 in an extended period of operation, from 60 to 80 years (the “Capital Upgrade Component”) (collectively, the SLR Component and the Capital Upgrade Component comprise the “Nuclear Life Extension Program” or the “Program”). Specifically, the Company seeks (1) a determination that it is reasonable and prudent for the Company to pursue the nuclear license extensions and related projects, with a current cost projection of up to $3.9 billion; and (2) approval of cost recovery through Rider SNA for Phase 1 of the Program totaling approximately $1.2 billion.
In its Petition, the Company explains that Surry Units 1 and 2 became eligible to apply for an SLR in 2012 and 2013, respectively, and North Anna Units 1 and 2 became eligible in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The Company asserts that it submitted its SLR Application (“SLRA”) for Surry Units 1 and 2 to the NRC on October 15, 2018. The NRC Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation issued a decision for renewed licenses for Surry Units 1 and 2 on May 4, 2021. On August 24, 2020, the Company submitted the North Anna SLRA. The Company expects the outcome on its North Anna SLRA will be similar to Surry.
The Company states that in order to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Surry and North Anna units for up to 80 years of operation, the Company has identified 33 Capital Upgrade Component projects that must be undertaken, in addition to the SLRAs. Of the total 33 projects, the Company states that it identified 18 projects at Surry, and 15 projects at North Anna, with 12 projects common to both plants. The Company asserts that the projects identified are essential to reduce risk and ensure the units are operated in a safe and reliable manner during the extended period from 60 to 80 years.
The Company states that the Program will provide clean carbon-free baseload nuclear power with a proven track record of low operating costs and around-the-clock availability to customers and the Commonwealth for another 20 years. Dominion represents that, over the last several decades, the Company’s nuclear facilities have been a critical component of its generation portfolio, representing about 33% of the Company’s overall generation requirements.
The Company asserts that the total costs associated with the Nuclear Life Extension Program over the full lifespan of the Program are projected to be $3.9 billion, excluding financing costs. In this Petition, the Company seeks approval of cost recovery through Rider SNA for “Phase I” of the Program, which includes those investments to date and for the following three calendar years (2022-2024) totaling approximately $1.2 billion. Subject to Commission approval, the Company would plan to present a “Phase II” cost recovery proposal prior to the conclusion of the Phase I period.
The Company represents that it has used a return on equity (“ROE”) of 9.2% for purposes of calculating the Rider SNA revenue requirement, as approved in Case No, PUR-2019-00050. Dominion acknowledges that the Commission will set a new ROE in the Company’s Triennial Review, Case No. PUR-2021-00058, and the Commission approved ROE will be applicable for use in the Projected Cost Recovery Factor component of the revenue requirement ultimately approved as part of this proceeding.
The proposed rate year for this proceeding is September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023 (“Rate Year”). The three key components of the revenue requirement are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor, the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (“AFUDC”) Cost Recovery Factor, and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company is requesting recovery of a Projected Cost Recovery Factor amount of $61,232,000, and recovery of an AFUDC Cost Recovery Factor amount of $47,621,000, for a total combined revenue requirement amount of $108,852,000, for the Rate Year.
The Company states that the implementation of the proposed Rider SNA on September 1, 2022, will increase a residential customer’s monthly bill, based on 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity usage per month, by $2.11.
Interested persons are encouraged to review Dominion’s Application and supporting documents in full for details about these and other proposals.
TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents.
The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled public hearings on Dominion’s Petition. On April 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hold a telephonic hearing for the purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses, with no public witness present in the Commission’s courtroom. On or before April 22, 2022, any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness shall provide to the Commission (a) your name, and (b) the telephone number that you wish the Commission to call during the hearing to receive your testimony. This information may be provided to the Commission in three ways: (i) by filling out a form on the Commission’s website at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting; (ii) by completing and emailing the PDF version of this form to SCCInfo@scc.virginia.gov; or (iii) by calling (804) 371-9141. This public witness hearing will be webcast at scc.virginia.gov/pages/Webcasting.
On April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., either in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic means, a Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will convene a hearing to receive testimony and evidence offered by the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff on the Company’s Petition. Further details on this hearing will be provided by subsequent Commission Order or Hearing Examiner’s Ruling.
The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health issues related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”). Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive Information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. Any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery.
Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information.
An electronic copy of the public version of the Company’s Petition may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa R. Crabtree, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or lcrabtree@mcguirewoods.com.
On or before April 15, 2022, any interested person may submit comments on the Petition by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit Public-Comments. Those unable, as a practical matter, to submit comments electronically may file such comments by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00229.
On or before January 3, 2022, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling. Those unable, as a practical matter, to file a notice of participation electronically may file such notice by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel, if available. The respondent simultaneously shall serve a copy of the notice of participation on counsel to the Company. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00229.
On or before February 15, 2022, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, at scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. Any respondent unable, as a practical matter, to file testimony and exhibits electronically may file such by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the Commission at the address listed above. Each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. All testimony and exhibits shall be served on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents simultaneous with its filing. In all filings, respondents shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, as modified herein, including, but not limited to: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2021-00229.
Any documents filed in paper form with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, except as modified by the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Rules of Practice.
The public version of the Company’s Petition and other documents filed in this case, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing may be viewed at: scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information.
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
Modicum of Normalcy
The best part of last week’s elections in the U.S. had a lot less to do with who actually won than with the very notion that they were normal. America went back to doing elections in the traditional manner, a great breath of fresh air in the aftermath of the suffocating atmosphere created by the relentless outrageous lying and coup Nicholas F. Benton designs of the repulsive orange one that came before. As a brilliant comic skit on Saturday Night Live illustrated last weekend, the issue for the new goverFALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS nor-elect in Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, was to do his best to distance himself from Trump short of directly repudiating him. As it turned out, Trump did not set foot in Virginia during the entire campaign, even as much as Trump has subsequently tried to credit himself for the win.
It was almost worth handing a victory to a Republican if only to show how that party can get on with life without Trump. Of course, there will always be those particular sycophants in the GOP who will continue to measure themselves by a perceived standard of Trump, but increasingly irrelevantly.
Also, the Democrats in the House proved themselves far more worthy than most media pundits were willing to give them credit for, surprising them by their passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill last week, a development that is a true game changer for America.
So, while holding the orange one at bay on the one hand, the country actually took a giant leap forward reminiscent of the New Deal of FDR’s first years in office. If it can be matched with President Biden’s Build Back Better domestic legislation in the next few weeks, it will have an impact comparable to the New Deal, when Social Security and other development and job creating programs were initiated that eventually pulled the nation out of the Great Depression.
As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg asserted on the TV blab shows last weekend, the current multi-trillion package should go down in history not as FDR’s New Deal, nor as Teddy Roosevelt’s Straight Deal, but as Biden’s Big Deal.
Yes, Mr. and Mrs. America, when it all gets done, this is a Really Big Deal. It requires correcting a systemic problem being perpetuated by the major media, which keeps insisting on describing Biden’s withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan as “chaotic” at best. The reality is that Biden was able to airlift an incredible 120,000 persons safely out of the country in the face of one single terrorist incident that killed about a hundred, as bad as that was. By insisting on the characterization of the historic withdrawal as “chaotic,” thereby implying it was less than competently executed, the media has perpetuated just another unjustified slam at Biden.
There was also the critique of Biden by a member of his own party, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, to the effect that “America didn’t elect Biden to be a new FDR, but just a normal person.”
That was before, as many were shocked to learn, his epochal New Dealish infrastructure bill got passed.
In fact, what we’ve been witnessing this year in the face of the coup attempt on Jan. 6, has been a remarkable repudiation of everything that coup represented about the nation’s particularly unhappy four years leading up to it.
Yes, some Republicans got elected this November, but notably without the taint of Trump. And the man America elected to hold Trump to a single, tortured term has treated his victory as a mandate to deal with the lingering effects of Trump and of the Covid-19 pandemic by way of bold, long-overdue initiatives to put the nation back on the right track.
The aftermath of this month’s elections and the passage of the infrastructure bill has been to help lift a giant cloud off America. Trump may not go away right away, but he is going away. The damage he did to the nation and the national psyche is unprecedented in our national history.
While no one can promise that Trump will, or won’t, wind up in jail, what’s now trending is certainly in the direction of his discrediting and humiliation.
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The county’s sleekest new school was named “Cardinal Elementary” after three years of accelerated construction and controversy over names and boundary changes affecting the greater neighborhood of Westover.
Principal Colin Brown took me on a school-day tour just weeks after the Oct. 1 ribbon-cutting assembly (attended by county brass) to show off the eager students in the 21st-century LEEDcertified building packed with clear glass and open spaces.
Its on-time opening meant the school was “fully functional” on Aug. 30, said Brown, who came to Cardinal after 11 years at nearby McKinley Elementary. Planners did better than they did in the fall of 2015 when Discovery Elementary had to open with some components delayed, he noted.
Still ongoing at Cardinal is installation of storm drainage piping underneath the playground— a response to the July 8, 2019, floods that damaged much of the Westover Shopping Center. A more political storm unfolded in nearby subdivisions as Arlington Public Schools shuffled locations for three elementary schools, putting the countywide Arlington Traditional School in the old McKinley building and prompting complaints about the loss of a neighborhood, walking-distance institution.
The new school on what for years was the site of Walter Reed School also meant dispensing with
Our Man in Arlington the name of Reed By Charlie Clark (a heroic, Virginiaborn pathologist)—though his moniker remains chiseled atop the 1938 building now part of the walled-off public library branch. Perhaps feelings have eased now that the Cardinal student body and faculty (the vast majority from McKinley, Brown notes) are settled in. Like their old school, Cardinal is a feeder to Swanson Middle School. Its spanking modern facility swaddles the young folks in creative hallway décor— such as the three-D model of the solar system and the steep stairwell with a gauge of atmospheric altitude. There’s a plastic slide kids enjoy as a “reward,” and curved cubby chairs built into walls in which students can relax with earbuds and laptops. The kids got to choose the new mascot: “the Soaring Redbirds” who CHIRP (for cooperation, honesty, include others, respect, perseverance). The $55 million building, with plentiful natural light and open ceiling ductwork, has capacity for 736 students, but is currently at 652 (70 percent white, 30 percent minority). It is “well thought-out,” Brown says, pointing out moveable walls that allow reconfigurations. The hallways ease “wayfinding” with images of the continents planned by the architect: Kindergarten is Australia; 1st grade is Europe; 2nd grade is Asia; 3rd grade is South America; 4th grade is Africa; 5th grade is North America. (Antarctica gets a mural but “there’s not much going on,” Brown says. It’s the future home of some special program or a pre-school.
Cardinal kids enjoy two music rooms and two art rooms, a spacious clinic (three beds), a library (in the former gym of the nowrelocated Children’s School used by APS employees) with a ceiling approaching 70 feet. There’s artificial turf on the outdoor basketball court and a cafeteria “commons” with a separate room for those seeking quiet. Restrooms are open-entranced for security, with stalls but no urinals— for gender identification issues, Brown says.
During my visit, all students and staff were masked, and there was Monday Covid testing for students whose parents opt in. “Everyone’s waiting to get that vaccine going,” says Brown. “Everyone wants to stay open.” ***
Eight months after the W&OD bicycle-pedestrian bridge opened at the Arlington-Falls Church border, members of our homeless population have gravitated there.
Though the intersection of Langston Blvd. and I-66 has long attracted panhandlers, the newcomers “are definitely on our radar,” I’m told by Kurt Larrick, assistant director of the Human Services Department. “Our outreach teams,” which include PathForward volunteers, “are making regular visits.”
On Oct. 15, they spoke to two men sleeping at the base of a footing for the bridge. They didn’t seem interested in services now but agreed to discuss the possibility when reminded of the location’s vulnerabilities. “We did not observe any violations of the law.”
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FCCPS School Board Office Hours
FCCPS School Board Chair Shannon Litton and Vice-Chair Laura Downs will be holding “office hours” at Northside Social (205 Park Ave) on Tuesday, November 16 from 6— p.m. Residents may drop by (no registration required) to ask questions and offer feedback in a casual environment. As this will not be a private setting, community members who prefer to have a private exchange with the School Board can locate members’ email addresses on their website: https://www.fccps.org/ page/school-board.
MUSIC Days Now Through December 5
FCCPS asks Falls Church City families to consider participating in Meridian MUSIC Days by hiring students for jobs like yard work, babysitting, dog walking, animal sitting, spreading mulch, car washing, musical performance, holiday decorating, gift wrapping, etc.
The fundraiser runs now through Dec 5th. If you have multiple jobs, please fill out this form for each one. You may submit jobs as far in advance as you’d like. We’ll confirm receipt of your job request via email, and then during the week before your job (by Thursday), you can expect another email from us with the names of the students assigned to your job. It will also include instructions on how to make your donation.
This annual fundraiser helps students pay for travel to Orlando, Florida, to perform at Walt Disney World.
For more information and to book a job, visit https://musicdays.square.site/.
Meridian PSAT This Weekend
The MHS PTSA will host a practice SAT on Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:30). This full-length, official College Board practice SAT will be proctored on-site at Meridian High School and is open to all 9th-12th graders. The cost is $25, with all money going to the MHS PTSA. (Financial assistance is available on the registration page). Registration details can be found on https://www.novastarprep. com/.
MHS Football Concludes Season
The Mustangs football team traveled down to William Monroe on Friday night and concluded their regular season with a convincing win over Monroe with a 48-17 victory. This win secures the team the number 1 seed in the region heading into the playoffs.
The Mustangs will host the first playoff game this Friday at 7 p.m. against Richmondbased Armstrong High School. Community members are welcome to come out and support the team.
Winter Sports Fundraiser Saturday
The Falls Church High School Athletics Boosters will be out again for their annual November Leaf Raking Fundraiser. Leaf raking for this year will be done on two Saturdays in November, the 13th and 20th. This is a Winter Sports fundraiser. On November 13, the Winter Sports participating are Girls & Boys Basketball and Wrestling. On November 20, the Winter Sports participating are Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive and Dance. Please note that while our team may be participating on a specific date, you/your family may participate on an alternative date if necessary.
Please also note that there are spots available on November 13 if you want your yard raked by FC Athletes. They offer two options: rake to the curb and leaf bagging (you may provide paper bags or they can provide them at a cost $1 each; paper bags comply with Fairfax County’s “no plastic bags” ordinance). The minimum suggested contributions based on the size of your yard are: Small yards ($100); Medium yards ($200) and Large yards ($300), plus the cost of bags if they are provided. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please send an email to fchsleafraking@gmail.com.
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ON TUESDAY MORNING, (l to r) Superintendent Peter Noonan and School Board Vice-Chair Laura Downs welcomed the four newly elected School Board members to the first of three “Orientation” sessions this week. David Ortiz, Tate Gould, Lori Silverman, & Kathleen Tysse will join the board in January.
(Photo Courtesy FCCPS)
School Board November Meeting
Tuesday night, Oak Street Elementary Counselors Carol Seaver and Laurie Prather were featured in the #TeamFCCPS Spotlight. As students returned to in-person learning this year, the staff noticed a sense of worry among some. In a unit they call “Worry Warriors,” they taught students that feelings of worry are natural and provided strategies on how to overcome them. The School Board received annual School Action Plan Reports from each FCCPS School and options for the 2022-23 school calendar developed by the Calendar Committee. The Board also approved a one-time $2,000 salary enhancement for FCCPS employees. A recording of the meeting can be found on the FCCPS YouTube page.
Vaccinations for Students in Sports
All FCCPS students (age 12 and over) who wish to participate in FCCPS winter or spring athletic and extracurricular academic activity, including sports teams, extracurricular clubs, and indoor activities, will be required to prove they are fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks post-final doses of the vaccine administered. This requirement is not retroactive to the fall sports season.
Vaccination Clinic for 5—11 Year Olds
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, Falls Church City Public Schools will be hosting vaccine clinics for 5—11 year old students. The first dose will be administered on Wednesday, November 17 from 1:30—7 p.m. and the second dose will be administered on Wednesday, December 8 from 1:30—7 p.m. Both clinics will take place in the gym at Oak Street Elementary School.
Registration will be required. More details on the clinics and registration can be found on https://www.fccps.org/news.
Field Hockey All Region Recognition
FCCPS wishes congratulations to the Meridian Field Hockey players who received All-Region recognition: 1st Team — Sarah Ettinger, Eleanor Gieser and 2nd Team — Caroline Sherard, Mia Mayer. The Mustangs season ended Tuesday with a 7-0 loss to Tabb in the VHSL Quarter Final.
FCEPTA Adult Trivia Night
This Saturday, November 13, the Falls Church City Elementary PTA will host a trivia night over Zoom. Registration is required and participants can create a team of up to 6 players. Groups are invited to gather at one person’s house as they will not offer the breakout rooms this year. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
More information and the link to register can be found online at https://fcepta.org/trivia-night/.
Approaches to Learning Days
Last week students spent the day exploring activities related to International-mindedness. Some of the diverse topics included animals from around the world, what is served for lunch in different countries, what school looks like in other places, natural disasters, and the culture of foods.
One of the Approaches to Learning Day (ATL) goals is to support students of all ages to become self-regulated learners who know how to ask good questions, set practical goals, and pursue their aspirations.
The next ATL Days are Monday, January 31 and Monday, April 18
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F.C. School Board Votes In Favor of $2000 Salary Enhancements
At Tuesday’s Falls Church School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously in favor of Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan’s initiative to enhance the compensation for all school employees, including long-term contracted employees, by a one-time $2,000 enhancement in the coming year, including by $1,000 on Dec. 15 and by $1,000 on Mar. 15, 2022.
The measure is “to help make up for lost wages due to the pandemic,” Dr. Noonan said, and the additional $1,040,000 in funds will come from a year-end budget surplus and funds allocated to Falls Church through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Included in the board vote were hourly increases to substitute teachers from $16.50 to $19 for daily substitution work, from $19 to $23 for substitutes working 11 days or more and from $12 to $14 for substitute paraprofessionals.
Sen. Kaine Focuses on Pre-K Elements of “Build Back Better”
The universal pre-K initiatives contained in the pending “Build Back Better” legislation before the U.S. Congress includes investments in child care, early childhood education and workforce development, Virginia’s U.S. Senator Tim Kaine said this week while touring early childhood programs around the state.
The bill “is the most pro-child, pro-family bill that the U.S. Congress has ever put together,” Kaine said at a stop in Fredericksburg.
What is keeping labor force participation down, especially for women?” Kaine asked. “Often, it is the lack of child care.” Child care funding will “allow child care providers to pay higher salaries without passing the cost along to the parents,” he said.
Together, the investments in preschool and child care that are part of the Build Back Better bill will amount to “the biggest pro-child and pro-family investment Congress has ever made,” Kaine said. “This will do for children what Social Security did for seniors,” he said.
Kaine also hailed elements of the just-passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, in particular its provision to provide broadband internet service to underserved rural areas. According to the Senator, it would aid in the ability to bring educational standards up in those areas.
F.C.’s East End Plan: Coordination Cited as Key
The public forum outlining the parameters of the City of Falls Church’s Small Area Plan for its east end, presented by the City Planning Department at the Columbia Baptist Church last weekend, was very preliminary, according to F.C. Councilman Phil Duncan. “But the main thing,” he said, “is that because the City on that end abuts both Fairfax and Arlington counties, working on the small area plan gives us an opportunity to coordinate with our neighbors to improve pedestrian accommodations (sidewalks, crossings, lighting), transit, cycling and motor vehicle flow in ways that will boost business at the Eden Center and the other commercial properties in the City’s East End.” Comments included the need for a more direct access to the Eden Center, one of the U.S. eastern seaboard’s most abundant assemblages of Vietnamese-American businesses, from the rest of Falls Church. Alan Frank, speaking on behalf of the Eden Center ownership, assured attendees that the unique character of the Eden Center will not change in the future.
Governor Northam Invites H.S. Essay Submissions
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam, and the Virginia Council on Women yesterday issued an invitation to high school students who identify as female to enter the 11th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare essay contest.
“Every year this contest inspires young women to become the next generation of doctors, nurses, engineers, and more,” said Gov. Northam. “This is a great opportunity for students to explore their passions and open new doors in high-demand fields.”
The Virginia Council on Women launched the STEM Essay Contest in 2012 with 170 participants from across the Commonwealth submitting essays focused on their vision for pursuing a STEM career. In the first year of the contest, the Council raised $10,000 and awarded three scholarships. Now, in its eleventh year, the Council has awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships. In 2020, as the Council prepared to launch the 10th Annual STEM Essay Contest, it broadened the definition of STEM to STEAM-H to be more inclusive of the intersection between STEM and the Arts. Last year, the Council received more than 200 essay submissions, and thanks to the generosity of sponsors, awarded $14,250 in scholarships to ten Virginia students.
FCNP Chief Apologizes For Election Day Comments
Nicholas Benton, owner of the Falls Church News-Press, issued an apology to anyone offended by his remarks during a brief incident outside the F.C. Community Center polling place on Election Day November 2.
Benton explained that he reacted to an eyewitness report that a poll worker was slandering the News-Press by claiming the newspaper is “a Lyndon LaRouche publication,” a patent lie. He said, “The fact that this defamation of my newspaper was being said to voters as they entered the polling place could only have been done for the purpose of influencing the election outcome.” NOVEMBER 11 - 17, 2021 | PAGE 15
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LOCALEVENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Baby Storytime. Join TysonsPimmit Library for songs, rhymes, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation while enjoying time together in your lap. Space limited to 15 children with one caregiver each. No registration, customers will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis. Check in at the Children's Information desk for tickets. This class is best for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.(7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.
VFW Veterans Day Open House.
The Falls Church VFW Post 9274 will be hosting a Veterans Day open house. The public and local community are invited to drop by and join them for an open house featuring BBQ, networking, games and more. Come celebrate all the contributions of our Veteran Community and get an opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of their Canteen and learn more about their Post. They will be open from 2 p.m. until late serving food from 4 — 8 p.m. (7118 Shreve Road, Falls Church) 2 — 8 p.m.
American Legion Veterans Day Open House. American Legion Post 130 will be hosting an open house for Veterans Day. (400 N. Oak St., Falls Church). 2 — 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Teen Volunteer Orientation at
Mary Riley Styles. At orientation teen volunteers will learn about shelving procedures at the library and how to shelve, shelf read, and shelf shift (plus what those terms mean!) We will also talk about how to sign in and out for shifts and everything expected of teen volunteers at the library. To find out more about the program and to apply, please visit www.fallschurchva.gov/teenvolunteers. Ages 12—18. (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 4 — 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Falls Church Farmers Market.
The Falls Church Farmers Market runs every Saturday at City Hall, where attendees will find fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and more. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/547/FarmersMarket-To-Go. (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen. Come join Tysons-Pimmit Library for a fun nutrition lesson and a healthy snack. This is an interactive experience that engages kids to form healthy eating habits and learn basic cooking skills. Snack ingredients are provided (may include nuts), just come ready to learn and have fun! This is for ages 3-8 only with one parent, if you have questions about the appropriate age for a program or its content please call the branch at 703-7908088 (option 4). Due to space limitations they will only have room for one adult with each registered child. As of August 9th masks are once again required for all individuals in the library regardless of vaccination status. Registration is required and can be found at https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8071872. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 11 — 11:30 a.m.
Paws to Read with Lucy. Read aloud to Lucy, a trained therapy dog at Thomas Jefferson Library. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Walkins welcome. Ages 6—12. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 2 — 3 p.m.
Storytime Fun for Preschoolers.
Children and their caregivers are welcome to join Tysons-Pimmit Library for storytime. Space limited to 15 children with one caregiver each. No registration. Check in at the Info desk for tickets. Masks are once again required at the library regardless of vaccination status. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.
Fall Storytime. Join Mary Riley Styles children’s librarians for songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Masks are required for all attendees and social distancing will be enforced. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please cancel and stay home! Please be prompt; if you are more than five minutes late your space may be given to someone on the waitlist. Register online at https://mrspl.librarycalendar.com/events/fall-storytime-8. (120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.
Baby Lap Time. Join Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs, and lapsit activities for prewalking babies. Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events. Tickets are free and firstcome, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1:30 — 2:30 p.m.
City Council Work Session. The City Council meets in-person in City Hall’s Council Chambers. In-person capacity may be limited due to Covid-19 safety, and all attendees must wear a mask and stay socially distant at all times. The meeting can be viewed live online (fallschurchva.gov/ CouncilMeetings) or on FCCTV (Cox channel 11, RCN channel 2, Verizon channel 35). There is no public comment at a work session. (300 Park Ave., Falls Church). 7:30 — 11:00 p.m.
Pre-K Time. Join Thomas Jefferson Library for stories, songs and activities to get ready for kindergarten (age 3 — 5). Space is limited to ticketed attendees for in-person events. Tickets are free and firstcome, first-serve at the information desk 30 minutes before each program. (1545 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 10:30 — 11 a.m.
After School Activities and
Adventures. Introducing After School Activities and Adventures: the after-school activity of the week at Woodrow Wilson Library. It might be games, activities, or crafts! It's always a surprise and fun. Ages 6—12. Limited to the first 12 participants. (6101 Knollwood Dr., Falls Church). 4:30 — 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Tysons-Pimmit Teen Advisory
Board. Join TAB at Tysons-Pimmit Library to share ideas to improve teen programming and earn volunteer credit. Grades 7—12. Pick up an application at the information desk or email alisha.hasson@ fairfaxcounty.gov for more information. (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church). 7 — 8 p.m.
Aesop’s Fables. Fun for the whole family! “Why do we procrastinate? What should we do when we find ourselves outfoxed? And what if the Boy Who Cried Wolf had access to a smart phone?” All these questions and more are explored in this fresh adaptation of Aesop’s Fables, inspired by the classic morals of these stories and the troupe of student actors who will bring them to life. Catch the Ant and the Grasshopper, the Tortoise and the Hare, and the Lion and the Mouse, have weathered the test of time. Our Learning Theater crew bring them to life with a 21st century twist and their classic heart. Please note: social distancing between parties and masks will be required along with proof of vaccination, or proof of negative Covid test. Accommodations available for students under 12. November 5 — 21, 2021. Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Adults tickets are $20. Student tickets are $18. Tickets are available on the Creative Cauldron website.
THEATER&ARTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
LIVEMUSIC
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
The Sizemore Stetson Duo. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-858-9186.
I Am Kawehi with Waiting for
Smith Live and in Concert. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $17.50 – $50. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
John Lloyd Young’s Broadway. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $37 – $47. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.
Sol Roots Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Josh Allen with Garrett. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504.
Sarah Levin Jazz. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Spanish Inspirations: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $44. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1900.
10,000 Maniacs. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $55. 7:30 p.m. 703549-7500.
Kris Allen with Dylan Rockoff.
Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $25. 8 p.m. 703-2551566.
Brook Yoder. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-534-8999.
The Roadducks. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Gilbert Gottfried. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $30—$40. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.
Torrey B. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 9:30 p.m. 703-237-8333.
One Third Wish. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504.
Game Over Man. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Scott Miller. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $25. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
David Bromberg and His Big
Band. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.
Brook Yoder. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W Broad St., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-534-8999.
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Wicked Jezabel. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.
The Stranger: A Tribute to Billy Joel. The State Theatre (220 N Washington St., Falls Church). $17—$20. 9 p.m. 703-237-0300.
Nandan Kenkeremath. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 9:30 p.m. 703-237-8333.
S.N.R.G. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10. 10 p.m. 703255-1566.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
3 Dynamite Duo Acts. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-2419504.
Grateful Jams. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington Street, Ste A Falls Church). 5 p.m. 703-858-9186.
Liz Longley. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $18—$20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Hiroshima. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $49.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Groovequest. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8 p.m. 703-241-9504.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Tom Saputo & Friends. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7:30 p.m. 703-2419504.
Smithfield. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
Rosanne Cash. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $69.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.
Joe Henry. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $20 – $25. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas
Band. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $75. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.
Storm Large. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $52+. 8 p.m. 703255-1900.
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