February 23, 2025
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Fairfax County seeks proposals to turn a vacant store into an arts or entrepreneurial space

#arts, #culture, #retail, #revitalization, #Tysons
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The Container Store on Leesburg Pike, before it closed. For the first project in Fairfax County’s new program “to transform vacant commercial spaces into economic development destinations,” the county is seeking proposals for repurposing the former Container Store building in Tysons. The project, “Activate Fairfax: 8508 Uncontained,” is the pilot for the county’s Department of Economic … Continued

ReelAbilities Film Festival promotes awareness of people with different abilities

#Annandale, #arts, #community events, #diversity, #entertainment, #JCC

A scene from “Cheers of JOY.” The ReelAbilities Film Festival, Feb. 20-March 1, offers films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. The films – a mix of dramas, documentaries, and shorts – are screened at various venues throughout the region, including the Pozez Jewish … Continued

The JCC has a new cultural arts center and a big new fitness facility

#Annandale, #arts, #culture, #entertainment, #fitness, #health, #JCC, #redevelopment
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The Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center. Big changes are happening at the JCC, or as it’s officially known, the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. The newly opened Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center, in front of the main building on Little River Turnpike, provides space for classes, rehearsals, and performances. A grand opening ceremony will be … Continued

Construction to cause major delays on Columbia Pike

#Annandale, #Arlington, #arts, #infrastructure, #traffic, #transportation
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An illustration of a sculpture to be installed on Columbia Pike at the western gateway to Arlington. [Arlington County] If you commute toward D.C. on Columbia Pike, you might want to rethink your route. Arlington County is beginning work on the westernmost section of the road, resulting in lane reductions throughout 2020. “Starting on or … Continued

Lake Barcroft is teeming with artists

#Annandale, #arts, #Lake Barcroft

Paintings by Susan Flanders Lake Barcroft has a large number of artists, and more than a dozen of them displayed their creations at the Lake Barcroft Art League’s Holiday Art Show and Sale Dec. 8. “Coon Caper,” by Chica Brunsvold, an award-winning painter and former art teacher who specializes in watercolor and acrylics.  Paintings, ceramics, … Continued

Mason District art show features local scenes

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“Little White Church” by David Goldstein An art exhibit at the Mason District Government Center features paintings of local scenes, such as the plant sale at Green Spring Gardens, the Clark House, and a Mason District Little League baseball game. The exhibition, called “All Art is Local,” features paintings by David Goldstein, a member of … Continued

Hidden Oaks celebrates 50th anniversary with chainsaw tree sculpture

#arts, #community events, #nature, #parks

Kevin Holland of Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center uncovers the tree sculpture. [Photos by the Park Authority] The tree sculpture at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale created by chainsaw artist Andrew Mallon was revealed at the center’s 50th anniversary celebration in October. Mallon transformed a tulip popular damaged by lightning into a work … Continued

Annandale Pop-Up Park hosts Arts Day

#arts, #community events, #parks
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Could central Annandale become a place where people want to gather for fun activities and social engagement? That’s the premise behind the Pop-Up Park recently created by the Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization on the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200  Columbia Pike. During the park’s Arts Day on Saturday, several local … Continued