Tag: arts
Film captures contributions of pioneer conservationist
By Elizabeth Kirchner The public is invited to a free screening of “Green Fire,” a documentary about Aldo Leopold, the biologist and writer who raised the nation’s consciousness about environmental conservation. Aldo Leopold The film offers plenty of scenes of windy prairies, handsome forests, and purple mountains, but alos piles of elk carcasses, as it … Continued
Grammy-nominated musician to perform at Annandale HS Wednesday
Grammy-nominated violinst Jenny Oaks Baker, a resident of Annandale, will perform Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at Annandale High School. The concert, sponsored by the Poe Middle School Orchestra Boosters is free for strings students in the Annandale pyramid and their families. Admission for the general public is just $5. Baker, one of America’s most accomplished … Continued
Booster clubs oppose FCPS ‘money grab’
The Annandale High School Marching Atoms Parents active in high school booster clubs are up in arms about a Fairfax County Public Schools rule change that would require funds raised by booster clubs to be incorporated into school activity funds. Some booster officials are calling this rule change a “money grab” and are concerned that … Continued
Scene around A-town: An angel graces Evergreen Lane
Drivers along Evergreen Lane in Annandale are watched over by an angel – or at least a statue of one. Mi Suk Kim recently put up this statue of the archangel St. Michael on the side of her house at 4303 Evergreen Lane. Kim purchased the statue last fall from St. Michael Church, where it … Continued
Children’s art on display at Mason Government Center
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross (center), art teacher Rita Duck McCarn (left), and some of her students. “Colorful Acadia,” by Isabella, age 8 A reception at the Mason District Government Center Friday evening showcased paintings by Annandale-based artist and teacher Rita Duck McCarn and her students. The Teacher + Student Exhibition, featuring works by Sloane and … Continued
Annandale author Robert Schwaninger finds the humor in everyday life
Longtime Annandale resident Robert Schwaninger, a successful telecommunications attorney and civic leader, can now add one more accomplishment to his resume: published humor writer. He’s got a children’s book out, Isabel and the Christmas Crow, plus one for adults, The Married Man’s Guide to Christmas, with another expected out next year, Walking Upright and Improving … Continued
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