Tag: arts
ArtsFairfax invites bids for a Covid memorial
ArtsFairfax has put out a request for proposals for a public art project to memorialize the experience of Covid-19 in Fairfax County. “The selected artist/team will design, fabricate, and install a permanent work of art that will commemorate the suffering of people in the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the heroism of the people who … Continued
Park Authority contest seeks trail photos
The First Day Hike Photo Contest encourages residents to get outside and explore Fairfax County parks during the New Year’s weekend, Saturday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. The contest is sponsored by the Park Authority and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. To participate, visit any Fairfax County Park Authority trail, take a photo … Continued
Church launches chorister program for kids
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is launching a Royal School of Church Music Chorister Program for children this month. St. Albans is located at 6800 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The chorister program is open to families of all faiths – or of no faith – and is free to join, reports Adam Detzner, minister of music … Continued
Hidden Oaks gets a new gate
A major expansion and renovation project was just completed at Hidden Oaks in July, and now the nature center has something else new. Chainsaw artist Andrew Mallon created a new gate for the outdoor Nature Playce play area featuring local animals – an owl, snake, frog, dragonfly, skink, butterfly, and more. Related story: Community celebrates … Continued
Lake Barcroft artists featured at Green Spring Gardens
The Lake Barcroft Art League invites the community to an exhibit at Green Spring Gardens’ Horticulture Center July 26-Aug. 21. There will be a reception on July 31, 1-3 p.m. The Summer Time Art show features 12 artists: Jan Barrett, Chica Brunsvold, David Goldstein, Larry Golfer, Noreene Janus, Alan Ladwig, Debbie Ladwig, Mark Malecki, George … Continued
Enjoy an outdoor show four days a week
What better way to spend a summer evening than enjoying a free outdoor show in a local park? The summer concert series in Annandale parks is in full swing. There are Spotlight by Starlight performances three nights a week at Mason District Park and once a week at Ossian Hall Park. All shows start at … Continued
Pike sculpture going up in Arlington
The huge spear-like piece of “The Pike” sculpture at the Arlington border on Columbia Pike has been installed. The rest of the monument is still a work in progress. The Pike is on the southwest corner of S. Jefferson Street at the edge of Bailey’s Crossroads in Mason District. The statue, created by artist Donald … Continued
Peruvian festival focuses on children
Mason District Park was transformed into a celebration of Peruvian culture for kids May 15, with performances, crafts, and food. The Festival for Children (II Festival Del Niño) was hosted by the nonprofit Fundación Puro Peru. The goal, said organizer Silvia Orellana of Annandale, is to educate children of Peruvian heritage about their culture. That’s … Continued
Free summer concert schedule announced
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the schedule for free outdoor summer concerts. The shows, held in various parks throughout the county, feature everything from rock to the blues, cultural heritage performances to puppet shows for kids. The Spotlight by Starlight series features musical performances on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings beginning June 17 … Continued
Murals planned for Graham Park Plaza
The ongoing upgrade of Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard will include several large murals. Representatives of Federal Realty Investment Trust gave a presentation on the shopping center improvements at a Jan. 25 meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee. The makeover also includes new signage, outdoor seating by the Celebrity Delly and other … Continued
These Annandale homes light up the neighborhood
3912 Lincolnshire Street There are two houses in Annandale tied for the biggest, brightest Christmas decorations. Both homes attract a steady stream of visitors as soon as it gets dark.
Hundreds of children make holiday crafts at ON-Annandale event
Kids decorate ceramic bowls with decoupage paper and glitter. More than 300 children and families made gifts for their families and friends Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Gardens apartments hosted by the Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale program. The event was organized by FACETS, a nonprofit that serves families and individuals affected by poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
FCPS reinstates books challenged by parents
Two books that had been subject to a formal challenge have been reinstated in Fairfax County Public School libraries. The books – Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe and Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison – had been temporarily removed following a complaint in September. Parents had charged the books were inappropriate in schools because of claims … Continued
Construction underway on Columbia Pike statue
A rendering of the “The Pike.” [Arlington County] Construction is underway on the foundation for “The Pike,” a huge spear-like sculpture on Columbia Pike marking the entry to Arlington from Bailey’s Crossroads. The Pike, commissioned by Arlington County, will be located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Jefferson Street.
Small band, big sound: Justice HS Wind Ensemble delights audiences
The Justice High School Wind Ensemble. [Andrea Fus] By Tara Rethore, JHS band parent The Justice High School (JHS) Wind Ensemble is taking its show on the road. They are just one of two high school concert bands in the commonwealth invited to play at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) conference this weekend in … Continued