Tag: arts
Music fills the summer nights at Mason District Park
The free Spotlight by Starlight concerts going on this summer at Mason District Park feature all kinds of music, from rockabilly to blues, jazz to country. Here are some samples of songs from the past few concerts recorded by Bob Kovacs, who also uploaded them to the Annandale Arts You Tube channel. This one, from … Continued
Mason District concerts feature wide variety of music
In case you missed the recent Spotlight by Starlight concerts at Mason District Park, Bob Kovacs uploaded three more videos to the Annandale Arts You Tube channel. “Jaco y Paco” is an original song that was performed by Incendio at the park amphitheater July 28. Incendio is a Lost Angeles-based jazz band that plays all … Continued
Illest Ingredients brings skate, b-boy contests to Wakefield Skatepark
The B-boy competition at last year’s Illest Ingredients at Wakefield Park Skateboarders and urban dancers will gather at Wakefield Skate Park in Annandale on Saturday, Aug. 10, for the second annual celebration of youth culture, “the Illest Ingredients,” featuring music, skate competitions, and art. Skaters will compete in a best trick contest (2 p.m.) and … Continued
Speed of Sound brings Paul McCartney’s music to Mason District Park
Here’s a clip of “All My Loving” by Speed of Sound, a Paul McCartney tribute band, that performed at Mason District Park in Annandale July 24 as part of the Spotlight by Starlight series. Speed of Sound is fronted by Jed Duvall, who also has tribute bands for Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, notes Bob … Continued
Capital Steps find fun in current events
If you missed the popular Capital Steps show at Mason District Park in Annandale Sunday night, here’s a taste: “Brat’s in the Cradle,” recorded by videographer Bob Kovacs, is about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the tune of Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Kovacs plans to post more pieces by Capital Steps, a … Continued
Ossian Hall Park shows are overseen by Annandale activist Lassine Doumbia
Lassine Doumbia serves as the MC at Indonesian Cultural Night July 6. If you’ve been to a cultural heritage performance at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale in the past few years, you might have noticed a tall guy setting up the equipment, introducing the artists, and generally overseeing the show. That’s Lassine Doumbia, … Continued
A rainstorm doesn’t stop the Kleztet show at Mason District Park
Audience members invited on stage during rainstorm. The Spotlight by Starlight concert Wednesday evening was a true example of the saying, “the show must go on,” a reader reports. The Alexandria Kleztet was just a couple songs into their show at Mason District Park in Annandale when the skies opened up, pouring down rain on … Continued
Indonesian dancers charm the crowd at Ossian Hall Park
The Santi Budaya dance group brought graceful moves and lavish costumes to Ossian Hall Park in Annandale July 6 for Indonesian Cultural Night. Members of the audience were invited to the stage to join in with bamboo musical instruments. The shows at Ossian Hall Park continue every Saturday evening through Aug. 31. Next … Continued
The Taters perform at Mason District Park
Annandale Arts videographer Bob Kovacs recorded a couple of songs performed by the Taters Sunday night at the amphitheater in Mason District Park. Kovacs calls the first song, “Spend a Little Time,” a pleasant mid-tempo rocker that sounds like an Elvis song from around 1962. The second number, “Thingamajig,” was written by prolific country/swing songwriter … Continued
Eme & Heteru bring AfroRoots to Ossian Hall Park
Eme & Heteru burned up the stage at Ossian Hall Park last night. Specializing in high-energy AfroRoots music, the group backs up leader and vocalist Eme with horns, guitar, percussion, and bass. Here’s a taste of Eme & Heteru’s “Lady O” by Annandale Arts videographer Bob Kovacs: The show was part of the Spotlight by … Continued
Lots of options for fireworks and fun on the Fourth of July
The Black Cat fireworks stand in the Kmart parking lot on Little River Turnpike. There aren’t any major public Fourth of July fireworks celebrations scheduled in Annandale or the Mason District but there are plenty of things going on a bit farther away. The City of Falls Church is sponsoring a July 4 celebration at … Continued
Video features Honky Tonk Confidential at Mason District Park
Check out this video of “High-Tech Redneck” performed by Honky Tonk Confidential, a Washington area-based country and western band, at Mason District Park June 16. It was recorded by Bob Kovacs and posted on his Annandale Arts You Tube channel. The show is part of the free Spotlight by Starlight series. Folk legend Tom Paxton … Continued
Public invited to free film Sunday on Islamic art
The public is invited to a free screening of a documentary film, “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World,” followed by a discussion, Sunday, June 16, 3-7 p.m., at the Mason Government Center. Refreshments will be served. The event is organized by Bridging the Gap, Connecting the Faithful, a nonprofit organization founded by Rafia Syeed, … Continued
Free concerts in Annandale parks depend on public support
John Carroll (second from left). The weather was perfect last night for the Jon Carroll Band, the first 2013 show in the Spotlight by Starlight concert series at Mason District Park. Actually, the first performance had been scheduled for Sunday but it was rained out. The free concerts are totally funded by Friends of Mason … Continued
Mason summer concerts begin June 1
Vietnamese Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park last summer. Free summer concerts start this weekend at two locations in the Mason District: Mason District Park and Ossian Hall Park. The Spotlight by Starlight concert series opens in Mason District Park Sunday, June 2, with the City of Fairfax Concert Band. There will be shows Sundays, … Continued