Centreville Centre View

1 week ago | centre-view.com | Mike Salmon

At the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax, there is hope for cancer patients not only in the medical breakthroughs and technology at the center to fight cancer, but hope also comes in the shape of a sign in the lobby constructed of inspirational pictures and messages from patients who passed through the center. Members of the Artist-in-Residence worked with patients, staff, family members and caregivers to put together a large collage on the HOPE letters.

1 week ago | centre-view.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop. Featured will be Centreville’s music groups, Winterguard, JazzCats, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. And the talented, young musicians comprising them plan to dazzle audiences with a variety of great music.

Nov 19, 2024 | centre-view.com | Bonnie Hobbs

The Fairfax Ballet Company will present a holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” and this year’s production features a Chantilly High student and two dancers from the New York City Ballet. Show times are Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 30- Dec. 1, at 4 p.m., at Fairfax High, 3501 Lion Run in Fairfax City.Tickets are available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/15726/fairfaxballet.

Oct 30, 2024 | centre-view.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Take four lovers in ancient Athens, add some royalty and a mischievous fairy with a penchant for casting spells, mix well – and the result is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” And with a cast and crew of 40, it’s also Westfield High’s upcoming play. Show times are Thursday-Friday, Nov. 7-8, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, adults; $10, students, at the door or via www.westfieldtheatre.com.

Oct 23, 2024 | centre-view.com | Bonnie Hobbs

0 Votes Richard Albrecht, 89, of Oakton was killed after the electric bicycle he was riding collided with a Kia Optima in Fair Oaks. Police responded Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 12:14 p.m., to the intersection of West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive after receiving a report of the accident. Preliminarily, detectives from the Fair Oaks District Station determined that Albrecht was traveling west on Tilton Valley Drive and turned left onto southbound West Ox Road.