Tag: arts
Artists sought for mural project
The Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section invites artists to apply for a new murals program. “Paint It, Fairfax!” is aimed at building a database of talented artists interested in creating community-focused public art in the county’s eight commercial revitalization areas. That includes the Annandale Commercial Revitalization District, the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners Commercial Revitalization … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hub
Andres Jimenez, Mason District’s new member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, wants to make Mason District “the cultural hub of Fairfax County.” “Mason District is one of the most diverse districts in the county, and we really want to put a spotlight on the small businesses that are here, the restaurants that are … Continued
New project will bring art to the daily life of Annandale
The “Art in Daily Spaces” initiative invites 10 local artists to showcase their Pop Art creations in commercial spaces throughout Annandale. The artworks will be displayed in such places as restaurants, coffee shops, stores, hair salons, laundromats, or office lobbies. “The goal is to seamlessly integrate art into people’s everyday environments,” states an announcement … Continued
Asian American Community Center focuses on volunteering, cultural heritage
When people in the community are facing food insecurity, the Asian American Community Center steps up to fill the need. Thuy Nguyen has been volunteering to provide food for homeless shelters for the past 10 years. She founded the Annandale-based AACC in 2020 to expand those efforts as so many peoples’ lives were upended by … Continued
First Hike photo contest set for Jan. 1
The Fairfax County Park Authority is bringing back its First Hike photo competition on New Year’s Day. To enter, take a walk through any Park Authority park or trail, take a photo, and submit it online by Tuesday, Jan. 2, for a chance to win a prize. The prizes, sponsored by the Park Foundation, include … Continued
Local artists and residents gather in Annandale for Artopolis
Dozens of local residents and art enthusiasts gathered at Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale Dec. 7 for the first day of Artopolis. This free event featured paintings, conversations with the artists, and music by the Parklawn Ramblers. Artopolis continues tonight and Saturday, 6-9 p.m., with a different group of artists each evening. Beanetics is located … Continued
NoVA Lights Chorale invites new members
Like many choral groups in the area, NoVA Lights Chorale suffered during the Covid pandemic and is now seeking new members to rebuild to pre-pandemic levels. NoVA Lights Chorale is an amateur chorus that accepts anyone who wants to sing. There are no auditions and no charge to join. Concerts are free, too. The group … Continued
Artopolis, Dec. 7-9, features artworks and artists at Beanetics
With one week to go, plans for Artopolis, Annandale’s first arts pop-up, are firmly in place. Running for three nights – Dec. 7-9 – Artopolis will bring a group of 14 local artists together to share their most recent work with the community. The free event will happen at Beanetics Coffee Roasters at 7028 Columbia … Continued
Beanetics to host an art gathering next month
Artopolis, a three-day art-focused community event, is bringing artworks and live music to Annandale next month. The free event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, and 9 at Beanetics Coffee Roasters at 7028 Columbia Pike. Artopolis is aimed at building an artistic community in Annandale, generating enthusiasm for the participating artists, and … Continued
School news roundup
The following news items feature schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. Science star – Heman Bekele, a ninth grader at W.T. Woodson High School, was named the 2023 winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Heman, age 14, created compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap, an affordable soap solution that could improve skin cancer outcomes. Over the next five … Continued
School news roundup
A Mayan partnership – Braddock Elementary School’s Mayan partners adorned the newly renovated school with two new murals. Braddock has had a partnership for the past eight years with Task-Tarea, an organization of people from Guatemala who moved to the United States and wanted to continue to support Mayan village schools back home. They raise … Continued
Mural in the works in Annandale
Spiderman and baseball legend Jackie Robinson are making an appearance in a mural being painted on the side of the Annandale Shopping Center. Collector’s World, a tenant in the shopping center at 7006 Columbia Pike, commissioned the mural. When finished, itl will feature Spiderman scaling wall facing Gallows Road, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers … Continued
Artists selected for the Covid memorial
ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee have selected the artists to design the county’s Covid memorial. The structure – to be created by the team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone – will serve as a permanent memorial to the victims of Covid-19 and will recognize the heroic efforts of healthcare providers, first responders, … Continued
There are just a few more concerts at Mason District parks
With summer winding down, there are only a few more chances to catch an evening performance in the Spotlight by Starlight entertainment series. There are three more shows at the amphitheater in Mason District Park in Annandale. The swing band, Natty Beaux, will perform Wednesday, Aug. 16. John McCutcheon, a folk music singer/songwriter, appears on … Continued
Annandale ‘comfort woman’ statue is gone
The Statue of Peace in Annandale honoring the Korean “comfort women” has been removed. The statue was installed in front of an office building at 7601 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in October 2019 by the Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues (WCCW). The statue reminds the public of the sacrifices of the thousands of … Continued