Tag: arts
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
Annandale home transformed into an undersea fantasy
While most Halloween decoration around here featured skeletons, ghouls, and graveyards, one Annandale homeowner went all out to create an undersea fantasy with a seven-foot shark, jellyfish hanging from trees, a treasure chest, a big clamshell full of treats, and blue and green nylon netting and lights mimicking ocean waves. Homeowner Pamela Rinehart was decked … Continued
Craft Gallery of Artisans United invites community to annual holiday show
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, do you want to avoid malls and instead search for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift? The Craft Gallery of Artisans United has what you’re looking for. The shop is located at the Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, close to Annandale Community Park and the Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
Art show at Mason Government Center features Annandale scenes by local painter
A painting in the Annandale series by James Albright. The art exhibits at the Mason Government Center are back after an 18-month hiatus due to COVID. The first exhibit of 2021, on view now, features paintings by James Albright of Lincolnia. An open house with the artist will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, in … Continued
Help keep music alive at Justice High School
The Justice High School select chorus practices the National Anthem. By Tara Rethore This Saturday, Sept. 18, is Tag Day – the annual fundraising event for all music programs at Justice High School. Traditionally, students and parents from the school’s band, chorus, and orchestra programs visit every home within the Justice High School (JHS) boundary … Continued
Photo exhibit commemorates tragedy and heroism of 9-11
The 9-11 photo exhibit at the shopping mall in Pentagon City. On the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, leaders of Northern Virginia fire departments came together to remember the lives lost and the heroism of the first responders on that tragic day. They spoke at the opening reception for an … Continued
Annandale High School band members seek community support on Tag Day
The Annandale High School marching band. [Band Boosters] Tag Day, the annual fundraising event for the Annandale High School band programs, is this Saturday, Sept. 11. As COVID-19 has upended so many things, it’s also having an impact on Tag Day. Instead of knocking on doors to ask neighbors for donations, band members will hang … Continued
Summer concerts end this weekend
The LUA Project performed Mexilachian music, combining Mexican and Appalachian elementary, at Ossian Hall Park earlier this month. If you haven’t taken full advantage of the free summer Spotlight by Startlight concerns in Annandale yet, you’ve only got two more chances. The last show at the Mason District Park Amphitheater is tonight, Aug. 20. The U.S. Navy … Continued
Tree sculpture celebrates local wildlife
When Broyhill Crest residents Storme and Joe Sixeas realized the big beautiful oak tree on their front lawn had to be taken down, they decided to save the trunk and have it turned into a sculpture featuring local wildlife. “The tree was a focal point for the house for a very long time,” Storme said. … Continued
Free outdoor concerts in full swing
The NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra in the amphitheater at Mason District Park. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, the Spotlight by Starlight free concerts in Mason District are back live this summer. More than 200 people enjoyed classical, jazz, and ragtime selections performed by the NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra in … Continued