Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) of Alexandria, Va. will present their annual Nutcracker performances on Fri., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.at the Northern Virginia Community College, Ernst Cultural Center at the Annandale Campus at 8333 Little River Turnpike. Ticket prices range from $26.50 to $30 and can be purchased online at www.metropolitanarts.org.

Audiences will join Clara and her Nutcracker in a magical journey from her Victorian home through the Land of Snow and into the Land of Sweets. The performance features a larger-than-life Christmas tree, more than 100 dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.

BASIS Independent McLean of McLean, Va., starting its inaugural year, is using the opportunity to vote on its first mascot as a chance to teach the students about the election process, in wake of the upcoming, much talked about presidential election. The process, led by head of school, Sean Aiken, will introduce ideas such delegate system and popular vote to discuss what mascot would best represent the school’s values. For more information about the school, go to http://mclean.basisindependent.com/.

WHEN:
Sunday, November 6
(Preschool- Grade 4) at  10 a.m.
(Grades 5-12) at  1 p.m.

WHAT: The Open House is a great opportunity to meet a representation of our teaching staff and learn more about the disciplines taught from preschool through grade 12, and our extracurricular offering.

Register
http://mclean.basisindependent.com/signup/info-session-sign-up.php

WHERE:
BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102