Tag: arts
‘The Pavilion’ explores the human spirit
From the left: Matt Bassett, Nora Achrati, and Helen R. Murray in “The Pavilion.” [C. Stanley Photography] By David Siegel Aching and raw, sweet and lamenting, Hub Theatre’s production of “The Pavilion” is a master class of three D.C.-area actors in command of playwright Craig Wright’s lyrical, melodic language about love, loss, regret, and mercy. … Continued
School news: Safe routes to school
Students at Weyanoke Elementary School celebrate Heritage Fest, featuring songs and dances from around the world. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Safe Routes to School – Glasgow and … Continued
Public invited to community dialogue session, with free dinner
Some of the artworks produced by students as part of the Re-Imagining Community initiative. The public is invited to a gathering next Thursday to explore the meaning of community through art – and enjoy a free Latin American Dinner. The session, titled “Re-Imagining Community through Dialogue, Poetry and Art,” is March 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in … Continued
Local theaters nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
“Crazy for You at Signature” was nominated for outstanding musical production, choreography, ensemble in a musical, and lead actor in a musical (Danny Gardner). Several theatrical productions covered in the Annandale Blog have been nominated for 2018 Helen Hayes Awards. One of the country’s most prestigious cultural honors, the Helen Hayes Awards recognize and celebrate … Continued
Students show off talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands
The Morning Commute with guest musicians from Generational Jazz Combo. [Chelsea Place] By Chelsea Place In a night of music and entertainment, six acts took to the stage to prove their talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands March 9. The music flowed from the moment the audience started filling the auditorium, as … Continued
Save the date: the 4th Taste of Annandale is Oct. 13
The third Taste of Annandale was last October. The Taste of Annandale is coming back for a fourth year. The 2018 festival will be Saturday, Oct. 13. It will be at the same venue – Tom Davis Drive – as the previous events. There will be food, live entertainment, a 5K race, a children’s program, … Continued
‘Light Years’ at Signature: the story of a father and son told through music
Robbie Schaefer in “Light Years.” [Christopher Mueller] By David Siegel How does someone pay honor to a deceased parent whom they loved dearly? How does a son give thanks to his father? And when does a son really come to learn what a father went through, in those many years before the son was even … Continued
‘Lady Day’ at the Creative Cauldron
Mark Meadows and Iyona Blake in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.” [Keith Waters/Kx Photography] By David Seigel “Don’t threaten me with love, baby. Let’s just go walking in the rain,” is a quote attributed to the late, and lost-too-soon singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). Creative Cauldron’s production of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and … Continued
‘The Trojan Women Project’ explores knotty cultural issues
Lisa Hill-Corley as Betty in “The Trojan Women Project.” [Claire Kimball] By David Siegel Brave Spirits Theatre adds its distinctive style to the Women’s Voices Theatre Festival with “The Trojan Women Project.” It is a singular event. The play is packed with moments of dramatic sizzle from verbal and physical pokes and prods, along with … Continued
Students featured at unique Romeo and Juliet performance
Stevie Zimmerman By David Siegel Inspiring generations of theater-goers and music lovers alike is one of the aims of director Stevie Zimmerman. Her latest project connects the talents of the professional Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) with the music of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and with the text of the Shakespeare play. The performance, combining music … Continued
A lovely holiday treat: ‘Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush’
Tracey Stephens and Albert Coia [Chris Banks] By David Siegel Brimming with heart, musical numbers to elicit smiles, a unique wit, audience sing-alongs, and moments that disrupt theatrical norms, MetroStage’s “Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush” is a charmer. It is lovely, lively fare for the holidays; a figgy pudding in all its sweet … Continued
‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ will delight the whole family
Amanda Ranowsky as Tock and Susan Kaplan as the Spelling Bee in “The Phantom Tollbooth.” [Chip Gertzog/Providence Players] By David Siegel “For our 20th anniversary season, we wanted to do something non-traditional in the holiday time slot. We have always liked the idea of presenting a fantasy rather than a traditional holiday show,” says Chip … Continued
Vinyl record-pressing factory to open in January
One of Furnace’s record-pressing machines. The growing success of Furnace Record Pressing, a company based in Merrifield, has led to its decision to build a 50,000-square foot vinyl record-manufacturing plant in Mason District. The new plant is expected to open in January at 6315 Bren Mar Drive at in a building that used to house … Continued
‘Crazy for You’: Irresistible fun at Signature
Danny Gardner as Bobby Child and Ashley Spencer as Polly Baker in “Crazy for You.” [C. Stanley Photography] By David Siegel What a giddy, joyful afterimage of mouthwatering kinetic alchemy. Under the confident direction of chemistry-setter Mathew Gardiner, Signature Theatre has produced an irresistible “Crazy for You.” It is a musical built upon an enduring … Continued
Arts Council selects artist team and concept for public art engagement project in Seven Corners
surcreative’s preliminary design for the INOUT art installation. The Arts Council of Fairfax County has selected an artist team known as “surcreative” to develop a public art engagement project at Seven Corners. This project, titled “INOUT,” will begin in spring 2018. Public engagement will take place at sites throughout the Seven Corners area, and the … Continued