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Only a few more shows in the parks this summer
You’ve got only a few more chances to catch a free concert in Mason District this summer. Due to funding cutbacks by the Park Authority, only eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts are scheduled for 2026 in Mason District Park. a significant reduction from recent years. The most recent performance, featuring the Falls Church Concert Band … Continued
Mason Arts 250 mural installed in Annandale
A new mural brightens up Annandale. The artwork, featuring the Statue of Liberty, was installed on July 24 on the fence around a construction site on John Marr Drive. Several volunteers painted the mural on June 27 at an Asian Night Market in Annandale under the direction of Omaid Sharifi, the president and co-founder of … Continued
Registration open for Mason District Art Festival
By James Albright Interested in showing your art for an appreciative audience right here in Annandale? For the second year, the Mason District Arts Council is hosting a hometown Art Festival, and they are looking for artists who want to participate in this unique activity. Last year’s Art Festival featured 28 artists and a full … Continued
ArtsFairfax hosts art displays at the Lincolnia Senior Center
ArtsFairfax Presents, an initiative by Fairfax County’s nonprofit arts agency to bring the arts to places where people spend their daily lives, is hosting a series of art displays at the Lincolnia Senior Center. The current exhibit, “Images of America,” is a mixed media collection of 16 works that examine American identity and iconography. The … Continued
A ‘wishing tree’ carries residents’ hopes for the country’s future
“Equal rights for all.”“Wisdom and integrity for our leadership.”“Kindness.”“Everyone is treated with love and respect.”“Guided by empathy.”“To be more eco-friendly toward nature.”“Lower living expenses.”“Diversity makes us stronger.”“Individual freedoms.”“Healthcare for all.”“The country continues to prosper with dignity.”“Democracy!” These are some of the hopes for America that local residents wrote on ribbons hung on a “wishing tree.” … Continued
Mason District Arts Council brings history to life
Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, John Adams, suffragist Amelia Walker, and other figures from American history commemorated the nation’s 250th anniversary in a series of performances organized by the Mason District Arts Council. The free show “Passages: One-Act Plays and Oratorios” was presented at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia on June 20. It … Continued
Mason Arts 250 invites the public to a free theatrical event
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council Our community’s busy celebration of the nation’s founding continues Saturday, June 20, with “Passages: One-Act Plays and Oratorio.” The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Pozez Jewish Community Center at 8900 Little River Turnpike just west of Annandale. Sponsored by the Mason District Arts … Continued
Penny Gross: Summer concert cutbacks are ‘heartbreaking’
Former Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross, the driving force behind the creation of the Spotlight by Starlight outdoor summer entertainment series, says it’s a “great disappointment” that the Fairfax County Park Authority has significantly cut back the number concerts this year. There will only be eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts at Mason District Park this … Continued
A Mason Arts concert celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
By Julia Key The hum of violins and the booming of a euphonium could be heard alongside powerful poetry at the Mason District Arts Council’s community celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Founded in 2024, the Mason District Arts Council is a volunteer-based organization that aims to celebrate the multicultural community by organizing visual and performing … Continued
An art installation is aimed at sparking conversation
It can be difficult to have a meaningful conversation. And how much do you really know your partner or friend? How do you even start? A new public art installation at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale, is aimed at making it easier. The “Conversation Bench,” installed by Community … Continued
The community is invited to a free America at 250 concert on June 13
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council Cellos, violins, and a euphonium take center stage this Saturday at a community event in honor of our nation’s semiquincentennial, also known as the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence. The Mason District Arts Council’s Mason Arts 250 program is presenting “America the Beautiful … Continued
The NoVA Lights Chorale hosts a free ‘America Celebrates 250’ concert
The NoVA Lights Chorale invites the public to a free concert next Sunday celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 3439 Payne St., in Bailey’s Crossroads, at 4 p.m. on June 7. A free reception will follow the concert. This event is … Continued
Meet an artist Thursday at Down the Line
The community is invited to a display sof artworks and a talk by multimedia artist DeVante Capers at the Down the Line Sports Center on Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. Down the Line, at 4311 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, is the area’s premier pickleball venue. The event will also feature a pop-up market with musubi, mini-cakes, … Continued
Annandale mural honors local musician
A new mural going up in Annandale celebrates singer-songwriter Cat Janice, who died of cancer in 2024 shortly after one of her songs, “Dance Outta My Head,” went viral. That song reached number one on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, number 7 worldwide on iTunes, and number 2 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales. It also won the … Continued
Asian cultures celebrated at Mason District Park
Fairfax County’s annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration brought cultural performers, food, artists, vendors, and community resources to Annandale on May 9. The event, at Mason District Park, was sponsored by the Annandale-based Asian American Community Center and the Fairfax County Park Authority. Related story: Kites soar at a festival … Continued