Tag: entertainment
Only a few more shows in the parks this summer
You’ve got only a few more chances to catch a free concert in Mason District this summer. Due to funding cutbacks by the Park Authority, only eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts are scheduled for 2026 in Mason District Park. a significant reduction from recent years. The most recent performance, featuring the Falls Church Concert Band … Continued
Business Spotlight: GoGoPhoto
Annandale Today is launching a new feature, “Business Spotlight,” offering brief posts about local businesses in the Annandale/Mason District area. If you would like to have your business highlighted, contact us at [email protected]. GoGo Photo, a tiny shop at 7031 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, offers three photo booths operated by customers. There’s a wide … Continued
Mason District Arts Council brings history to life
Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, John Adams, suffragist Amelia Walker, and other figures from American history commemorated the nation’s 250th anniversary in a series of performances organized by the Mason District Arts Council. The free show “Passages: One-Act Plays and Oratorios” was presented at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia on June 20. It … Continued
Mason Arts 250 invites the public to a free theatrical event
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council Our community’s busy celebration of the nation’s founding continues Saturday, June 20, with “Passages: One-Act Plays and Oratorio.” The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Pozez Jewish Community Center at 8900 Little River Turnpike just west of Annandale. Sponsored by the Mason District Arts … Continued
Penny Gross: Summer concert cutbacks are ‘heartbreaking’
Former Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross, the driving force behind the creation of the Spotlight by Starlight outdoor summer entertainment series, says it’s a “great disappointment” that the Fairfax County Park Authority has significantly cut back the number concerts this year. There will only be eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts at Mason District Park this … Continued
A Mason Arts concert celebrates America’s 250th anniversary
By Julia Key The hum of violins and the booming of a euphonium could be heard alongside powerful poetry at the Mason District Arts Council’s community celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Founded in 2024, the Mason District Arts Council is a volunteer-based organization that aims to celebrate the multicultural community by organizing visual and performing … Continued
The community is invited to a free America at 250 concert on June 13
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council Cellos, violins, and a euphonium take center stage this Saturday at a community event in honor of our nation’s semiquincentennial, also known as the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence. The Mason District Arts Council’s Mason Arts 250 program is presenting “America the Beautiful … Continued
Where to watch the World Cup
There are plenty of places to watch a FIFA World Cup game on a big screen starting this week in venues not too far from the Annandale/Mason District area. Here are a few options: There will be large indoor and outdoor viewing areas with high-quality broadcasts, live DJs, entertainment, food and drink specials, and giveaways. … Continued
Karaoke spot to open this month in Annandale
NRB Karaoke is expected to open this month at 4316 Markham St. in Annandale. NRB stands for “noraebang,” which means karaoke in Korean, or more accurately, “song room,” says the owner, Eddie Chung. “Designed to offer a more private and comfortable experience,” he says, “NRB Karaoke features cozy private rooms with comfortable seating, creating the … Continued
The NoVA Lights Chorale hosts a free ‘America Celebrates 250’ concert
The NoVA Lights Chorale invites the public to a free concert next Sunday celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 3439 Payne St., in Bailey’s Crossroads, at 4 p.m. on June 7. A free reception will follow the concert. This event is … Continued
A Songkran Festival is celebrated in Annandale
Community members celebrated the Thai Songkran (New Year’s) Festival in Annandale on May 30 with food, dance, music, a ritual ceremony, a beauty contest, a fashion show, and a Muay Thai demonstration. The event, at the ACCA Child Development Center parking lot at 7200 Columbia Pike, was hosted by the Thai American Association of Washington … Continued
Fewer children’s, cultural concerts scheduled this summer
The Fairfax County Park Authority on May 28 announced the schedule for the Arts in the Parks summer entertainment series, which includes Saturday morning shows for children at Wakefield Park and cultural performances at Ossian Hall Park on Saturday evenings. These concerts are in addition to the eight Spotlight by Starlight concerts already announced for … Continued
Just eight concerts scheduled this summer at Mason District Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced an abbreviated performance schedule for the Spotlight by Starlight series at Mason District Park. The following concerts will be held on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the park’s amphitheater: A couple of years ago, the Spotlight by Starlight series featured three concerts a week at Mason District Park. … Continued
Large Asian event happening in Annandale on May 23
UPDATE: Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow, the performances are canceled. The food vendors/Night Market, community organizations, and non-food vendors will move forward as planned. The rest of the event is rain or shine. The community is invited to an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2-6 p.m., … Continued
Annandale mural honors local musician
A new mural going up in Annandale celebrates singer-songwriter Cat Janice, who died of cancer in 2024 shortly after one of her songs, “Dance Outta My Head,” went viral. That song reached number one on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, number 7 worldwide on iTunes, and number 2 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales. It also won the … Continued