Friday, January 14, 2011

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Celebrates the Life and Accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Several activities planned to honor and commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. 

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will commemorate the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at multiple recreation centers from Monday, January 10 through Tuesday, January 18. Enjoy family friendly activities including films, seminars, mural creation, displays, refreshments and much more.

For additional information, visit the Calendar of Community Events and Activities at alexandriava.gov/recreation.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Mount Vernon Children's Community Theatre Auditions - Annie!

MVCCT announces open auditions

Based upon the popular comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this musical has won the hearts of children and adults alike with memorable songs including "Tomorrow" and "Hard-Knock Life." This beloved musical was nominated for 11 and won 7 Tony Awards including the 1977 Tony for Best Musical.

Auditions:January 10 and 11. 8-10 year olds audition from 5:30pm-7pm and age 11 and up audition from from 7pm-8:30pm. Students should be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song, sheet music is optional.  All should please bring a photograph. Email mvcct@verizon.net or call (703) 360-0686 to schedule an audition day and time. (See the MVCCT web site for more information: http://www.mvcct.org/performances.php)

Performances:
March 25, 26 and April 2 at 7:30 PM
March 27 and April 3 at 3:00 PM
Rehearsals and performances held at
Carl Sandburg Middle School
8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA