Looks like there are some changes on the sidelines at some local schools. George Washington had the first appearance of their new Little George mascot during Saturday's exhibition basketball game, and George Mason will be getting a mascot to replace Gunston, the furry green thing, on Monday. Gunston, named for George Mason's house, rose to prominence after the Patriots' improbable Final Four run in 2006. The guy even had his own Myspace page and pretty......

Yesterday we took a look at our area NCAA basketball teams that have already secured a spot in the Big Dance. In our second installment, we examine the bubble teams, as well as those unfortunate enough to miss the postseason. American University Eagles (20-11, 10-4) The AU Eagles kept rollin' on Sunday against Army, downing the fifth-seeded Black Knights in front a rockin' Bender Arena by a score of 72-60. Junior Guard Garrison Carr went......

Last week the Washington Ballet company concluded an impressive run of shows, but the D.C. dance scene continues to bring it in dynamic ways these days. This week there's at least one set of dance shows looking to continue the momentum. Right on time for Valentine's Day, the eighth annual Flamenco Festival will steam up the stage with four shows this weekend and next week at GWU's Lisner Auditorium. Famous flamenco singers Carmen Linares and......