Tag: arts
‘Volta,’ Cirque du Soleil’s new show coming to Tysons, celebrates the adventurous spirit
Danila Bim hangs by her hair. [Matt Baerd/courtesy Cirque du Soleil By David Siegel With a theme about freedom to blaze one’s own trail in life, Cirque du Soleil returns to the area with “Volta,” an all-new show under the 60-foot big top at Tysons II. “After 35 years of creating circus shows, Cirque du … Continued
‘Blackbeard’: a lively high-seas adventure at Signature
From the left: Awa Sal Secka, Kevin McCallister, Chris Hoch, Christopher Mueller, and Lawrence Redmond in “Blackbeard” at Signature Theatre. [Christopher Mueller] By David Siegel I have no idea who the “real” Blackbeard might have been. But I raise a cup (and maybe a cutlass) to Signature Theatre’s epic, cheeky vision of the dude and … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight shows in full swing
The Silk Road Dance Company at Ossian Hall Park. The Silk Road Dance Company presented traditional Persian dances at Ossian Hall Park at Iranian Cultural Heritage Night June 22 at Ossian Hall Park. The show is part of the Spotlight by Starlight free summer concert series Saturday evenings at 7:30 presented by the Fairfax County … Continued
Spotlight by Starlight shows start June 15
The Ribbon Dance at Taiwan Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park in 2018. The Spotlight by Starlight Summer Entertainment Series starts this weekend at two Annandale area parks The first show is Taiwan Cultural Heritage Night, Saturday, June 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive. There will be international music and … Continued
‘On Air’ at Creative Cauldron is a delightful musical about early radio
Jimmy Mavrikes as Frank Conrad and Nora Palka as Flora Conrad in “On Air” at Creative Cauldron. [Keith Waters Kx Photography] By David Siegel Dancing and singing over the wireless airways – how might it have happened? What might have been a dry history lesson is given delightfully appealing musical charm in Creative Cauldron’s world … Continued
Hidden Oaks invites community to Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House June 1
A drawing of the tree sculpture. The community is invited to an open house at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center June 1 to raise money for an art project to be created from a tree stump. At the Woodland Wonders Tree Art Open House, at 7701 Royce St., Annandale, 1-3 p.m., attendees can meet chainsaw … Continued
Crescendo Studios, a new venue for music lessons, signs on as a Taste of Annandale sponsor
A music lesson room at Crescendo Studios. Crescendo Studios, a brand-new, beautiful facility for music lessons, showed its commitment to community engagement by signing on as a Gold-level sponsor of the 2019 Taste of Annandale. Crescendo offers lessons in piano, guitar, drum, bass, violin, cello, viola, and voice to children, teens, and adults. It’s located in … Continued
Chainsaw artist will transform a tree trunk at nature center
This tree was cut down in March. The 10-foot trunk remaining after a huge tulip poplar was cut down at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale will become a work of art. Chainsaw artist Andrew Mallon, who has transformed tree trunks into dragons, wizards, and cats other in Annandale and nearby communities, will carve woodland … Continued
Confronting evil: A brilliant stage production of “columbinus” at 1st Stage in Tysons
From left: Rocky Nunzio and Patrick Joy in “columbinus.” [Teresa Castracane/1st Stage] By David Siegel There is palpable rage in the all too disquieting, yet mesmerizing, docudrama production of “columbinus.” The play runs through April 20 at 1st Stage in Tysons. First staged in 2005, “columbinus” combines fact and fiction into unforgiving dramatic theatrical imagination … Continued
School news roundup: Students shine in science, music, journalism, and more
Science Olympiad team at Justice High School. Biking at Bailey’s – The physical education team at Bailey’s Elementary School received two grants – a Community Foundation Healthy Kids grant and a Virginia Safe Routes to School grant – to teach students how to ride a bicycle. Students will learn bicycle skills, safety, and will learn … Continued
Creative Cauldron’s Alice in Wonderland will delight children – and their parents
Izzy Smelkinson as the White Rabbit and Madeline Aldana as Alice. [Keith Waters, Kx Photography] By David Siegel Full of high-spirited playfulness, flights of adorable fancy, and some verbal gymnastics that children and adults can savor, Creative Cauldron’s Alice in Wonderland is family entertainment that will sweep one’s cares away into the joys of “curiouser … Continued
Providence Players present ‘August: Osage County’
Providence Players in rehearsal for “August: Osage County”: Beth Gilles Whitehead as Barbara Fordham and Clint Bagwell as Bill Fordham. [Chip Gertzog/Providence Players] By David Siegel “August: Osage County,” a play with plenty of wit and toughness and winner of the Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Awards, opens tomorrow at the James Lee Community Center … Continued
Intense play at Signature explores meaning of humanity
Felicia Curry, Yesenia Iglesias, and Holly Twyford in “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” at Signature Theatre. [C. Stanley Photography] By David Siegel Arresting and compelling are two words that come to mind to describe Signature Theatre’s fiery production about survival in a society racked by long-term natural disasters and deadly human-made … Continued
Fairfax Orchestra presents a very special concert
Alicia Curtis and Sidney Hampton of the Bowen McCauley Dance Company. [Jeff Malet] By David Siegel Something unique is in store for patrons of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. The FSO is presenting a a music and dance program “way off the beaten track,” says Christopher Zimmerman, the FSO’s conductor and music director. The performance, on … Continued
Middle schools get artists-in-residence
Chitra Sharma Students at three middle schools in the Annandale/Mason District area will have a chance to work with professional artists as part of ArtsFairfax’s Artist in Residency Program. Chitra Sharma, a screen printer, visual artist, and designer, will work with Glasgow Middle School art students on “The Glasgow Print Society” Feb. 11-28. Sharma will integrate social … Continued