It was a chilly autumn evening in rural Pennsylvania. Scattered leaves covered the ground. The setting sun imparted a crimson and violet hue upon the rows of tombstones as Barbara (Kat Amato) and her brother Johnny (Tony Lemus) entered the cemetery and...

It’s no surprise that Netflix original series are becoming increasingly popular. From hit series like “Orange is the New Black” and “Narcos,” another hit show is bound to happen. Before the end of 2016, Netflix released a sci-fi drama on December...

Singer songwriter Solange Knowles’s third studio album placed number one on Billboard top 200 in October, upon it’s late September 2016 release.  A Seat at the Table,  released by her own record label, Saint Records, is critically acclaimed and...

As the opening night quickly approaches West Potomac theater is perfecting and polishing their production of Night of the Living Dead. With hopes of terrifying the audience with this classic thriller, the theater program has dedicated themselves to providing...

Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise passed away, December 27 2016 at the age of 60. Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles, she was rushed to the hospital on December...

Warning: Spoilers   Rogue One: A Star Wars story premiered in theatres on December 15. The film follows  the main character, Jynn Erso, who is rescued from the empire’s clutches. She is recruited by the rebellion to help take down a rumored...

The film “Loving” was released on November 4. The movie was based on the story of an interracial couple who fell in love, wanted to get married and eventually build a family. However, it all took a turn when the law interfered in 1958, when it...

On December 8, the West Potomac Band performed their annual winter concert. Many of the musical selections were holiday-themed, from classic pieces such as selections from the “Nutcracker” to modern holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride.” “It’s...

The classic bildungsroman A Christmas Carol, crafted by Charles Dickens, follows the tale of a dreadful old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, through a fate changing string of events. With the help of the supernatural, Scrooge changes for the better as he remolds...

A Christmas Carol, performed by Mount Vernon High School Theatre Arts, is a faithful retelling of the beloved story familiar to us all.  This play follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a cranky old man who loves only money, as he learns how to combat his stingy...

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Alexandria Dance’s production of The Nutcracker, featuring several dancers from West Potomac’s Dance Academy and dance team. The show put a unique twist on the original plot, with roller-skating snow fairies,...

The Alexandria Community Dancers collaborated with the West Potomac Academy dancers to perform the Nutcracker from December 1 to 4. The Alexandria Community Dancers brought a wide variety of performers. I was surprised to see little children as young...