Tag: arts
Annandale area artists specialize in wood and glass
Boxes created by Rochelle and Peter Salter Among the dozens of artists showing their creations at the Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Audrey Moore RECenter last weekend were several from the Annandale area. Rochelle and Peter Salter make gorgeous precision-crafted wooden boxes.Their most popular items are tea boxes, ranging from $130 to $290 (including … Continued
Tollhouse Park ceremony ushers in the holiday season
The Poe Carolers Annandale welcomed the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony Friday evening at Tollhouse Park on Little River Turnpike. The event, presented by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, featured the Knights of Columbus color guard, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa. Performers included Mitra Gholam, a jazz student at Northern Virginia Community … Continued
NOVA-based Bolivian dance group competes internationally
Fraternidad Cultural Pachamama, the Bolivian folklore group that marched in the Annandale parade and performed on the stage at the Annandale Festival last Saturday, has been performing all over the East Coast for the past 11 years. Last April, the group won first place in an international Tinku dance competition in Madrid, Spain, where they … Continued
Michelle Obama urges Annandale HS students to commit to your passions
First Lady Michelle Obama looks on as Republic of Korea First Lady Kim Yoon-ok speaks at Annandale High School First Lady Michelle Obama urged students to find something you’re passionate about and commit to it at a visit to Annandale High School today with Republic of Korea First Lady Kim Yoon-Ok. Ms.Yoon-Ok and President Lee … Continued
Annandale church celebrates contributions of LGBT religious leaders
A display of liturgical stoles at the Little River United Church of Christ in Annandale shines a spotlight on the struggles of religious leaders who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). The 40 or so stoles at the church are part of the “Shower of Stoles” project created by the National Gay and Lesbian … Continued
Stephen King offers insights on writing horror fiction
Best-selling author Stephen King wowed the crowd at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax Friday evening in a lecture that touched on what inspired him to write horror fiction, the impact of fame, and a preview of works in progress. The event was the finale of the 2011 Fall for the Book … Continued
Burning Man comes to Annandale
The original Burning Man festival drew some 50,000 people to a temporary, self-sufficient community in the Nevada desert a couple of weeks ago. A local gathering based on the Burning Man concept was held in the Annandale area this weekend. Dozens of “burners” set up tents in a backyard for a weekend of camping, music, … Continued
New mural brightens up Mason Police Station
The new mural installed in the Mason District Police Station will be a “source of pride and a source of motivation” to the officers who work there, said Commander Gun Lee, as he showed the new artwork to members of the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) last week. The artist, John Kiernan, had been a Fairfax … Continued
Annandale musician to perform in major Beatles festival this weekend
Apple Core Among the performers lined up for the huge Beatles festival next weekend at National Harbor Place, “Abbey Road on the River,” will be local musician Andrew Ratliff and his band The Apple Core. Ratliff, an Annandale native—and member of the AHS Class of 1981—is also in the bands Bad Hair Day and Monkee … Continued
Summer concert series still going strong at Mason District Park
Orquestra Tropikiimba If you haven’t been to a Spotlight by Starlight concert at Annandale’s Mason District Park this summer, you’re missing out on a great opportunity for free, convenient entertainment. The shows take place in the park’s amphitheater every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and child-friendly shows are 10 a.m. Saturdays. You have a … Continued
BrickFair: A Lego fantasyland
If you’re looking for something fun to do, BrickFair, at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, is open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here are some of the incredible Lego creations on display:
Former cop paints mural for Mason District station
Law enforcement and art don’t often come together. But thanks to artist and ex-cop John Kiernan, a large mural will be installed in the Mason District Police Station that commemorates the community and the contributions of law enforcement. Before retiring in 2001, Kiernan served 15 years on the Fairfax County police force, including four years … Continued
Ossian Hall Park shows celebrate cultural heritage
Korean drummers performed at the Ossian Hall Park ribbon-cutting ceremony. The free summer concert/cultural heritage series at Ossian Hall Park starts June 5 with a performance by the U.S. Army’s rock band, Downranger. Concerts will continue, every Sunday night, 7 p.m., through Aug. 28. The cultural nights include dance performances, music, and movies. The newly renovated … Continued
Annandale artist inspired by nature, travel
Helen Barsalou at Gallery West. It’s always a nice surprise to meet creative people in Annandale. Artist Helen Dilley Barsalou paints watercolors often inspired by her travels and nature. Her most recent show, at Gallery West in Old Town, Alexandria, featured “Moldau Visions,” a series of paintings based on Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s “Die Moldau.” The music, … Continued
Moran: IG report bolsters prospects for lawsuit to delay BRAC project
A report released by April 20 by the inspector general of the Department of Defense concludes that the Army failed to carry out the necessary environmental reviews and traffic impact analyses for the BRAC-133 project at the Mark Center. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) says the findings in the report provide legal ground for a lawsuit to delay … Continued