Metropolitan School of the Arts Announces Festive Lineup of FREE Holiday Performances

Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) is thrilled to announce its schedule of free and public holiday performances of Metropolitan Follies throughout Northern Virginia and D.C. Audiences are invited to experience the magic as our talented performers showcase their seasonal routines at popular local venues. These public events can help kick off your holiday cheer with Rudodolph, Frosty, Raggedy Ann, Suzy Snowflake and Santa’s elves. For more information, go www.metropolitanarts.org.

Mosaic District Christmas Tree Lighting

• Date: Fri., Nov. 28
• Show Time: 7:30 PM
• Performance Address: Strawberry Park, Mosaic District, Fairfax, VA 22031

Old Town Fairfax Festival of Carols & Lights

• Date: Sat., Dec. 6
• Show Time: 4 PM
• Performance Address: Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

Kingstowne Towne Center

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 7
• Show Time: 11:30 AM
• Performance Address: Kingstowne Towne Center, Kingstowne, VA 22315

Springfield Mall

• Date: Fri,, Dec. 19
• Show Time: 6:30 PM
• Performance Address: Springfield Town Center, 6500 Franconia-Springfield Pkwy, Springfield, VA 22150
• Details: An evening performance at the mall's Grand Staircase (below Yard House and Maggiano's) to entertain holiday shoppers.

National Harbor

• Date: Sat., Dec. 20
• Show Time: 3 PM
• Performance Address: Waterfront Stage, The National Harbor, MD

"The holiday season is our favorite time of year to perform for the community," says Sara Hart, executive director of Metropolitan School of the Arts. "We are excited to share our students' talents at these wonderful local venues. We encourage everyone to bring their family and join us for a festive celebration," said Hart.