Tag: entertainment
Extra special: Annandale resident moonlights as a background actor
Bob Kovacs in “Turn.” By Bob Kovacs Do you ever take a moment to look at the people in the background in your favorite movies and TV shows? I could be one of them. Well, probably not if your show or movie is more than a couple years old, but I have worked as a … Continued
So you are engaged – Now what? Find a wedding venue
This is the first of a new Annandale Blog series on wedding planning. The gazebo at Green Spring Gardens [Tania Hossain Photography] By Tania Hossain One of the most exciting times during your wedding planning will come as you set out to search for your wedding venue – that one special place where you have … Continued
Racial issues explored in musical at Signature
The cast of “The Scottsboro Boys” at Signature Theatre. [C Stanley Photography] By David Siegel “Strip me naked. Take my name. Make me an animal. So you can kill me. Then forget all about me. Like I never happened. Like I don’t matter.” No, those unsettling words are not reactions to a racially charged recent … Continued
Public input sought on new park for Annandale
Barbara Nugent, director of the Parks Services Division of the Fairfax County Park Authority, relaxes in a lawn chair while welcoming visitors to the demonstration park. Members of the Annandale community have a chance to offer their thoughts about what should happen in a new park under consideration for Annandale. The Fairfax County Office of … Continued
‘Girlfriend’ at Signature: a tale of personal discovery with songs by Matthew Sweet
Lukas James Miller (standing) and Jimmy Mavrikes in “Girlfriend.” [Christopher Mueller] “Girlfriend,” currently appearing at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, is a sensitively constructed and gracefully performed coming-of-age musical about two late teen boys having an unexpected first crush that turns into love between them. The arc of this production is the journey of the two young men, … Continued
Free summer concerts start in June
Taiwanese Culture Night at Ossian Hall Park is scheduled for June 30. From big band to rock, bluegrass to international music, there will free concerts in Annandale four nights a week all summer long. The Spotlight by Starlight Summer Concert series starts June 16 with Chinese Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage … Continued
‘Fly By Night’ soars at 1st Stage
Sasha Olinick, Tiziano D’Affuso, Ryan Manning, Caroline Wolfson, Aaron Bliden, Farrell Parker, and Jamie Smithson in “Fly By Night” at 1st Stage. [Teresa Castracane/1st Stage] By David Siegel With plenty of upbeat energy and buoyant voices, a clever musical, “Fly By Night,” is making its area premiere at 1st Stage in Tysons. It is the … Continued
Cirque du Soleil presents a dazzling ‘Luzia’ in Tysons
Cyr wheel performers in Luzia. By David Siegel An amazing world awaits patrons at Cirque du Soleil’s newest touring show, “Luzia,” appearing now under the famous blue-and-yellow tent at Tysons II during the next of months. “Luzia” promises to be a wonderful journey meant to open the imagination as a waking dream of Mexico. “’Luzia’ … Continued
Huge used book sale at George Mason Regional Library starts today
The used book sale at George Mason Regional Library has some rare antiquities, beautiful art books, signed first editions, and more treasures, as well as bestsellers, science fiction, how-to books, travel guides, cookbooks, children’s books, classics, romance novels, foreign language books, music CDs, movies, and much more. The book sale, hosted by George Mason Friends is … Continued
Infinity Stage presents 10 10-minute live comedies at Epicure Café
Scene from “The Unfortunate Teller” By David Siegel An interfering parent; a scientist creating the “perfect” human who then thinks she’s too good for him; planning a shopping spree with great precision; diner staff who fall asleep in their scrambled eggs; and a cunning way to break up – these are among the stories in … Continued
Bowling alley will be renovated
The Annandale bowling alley on Markham Street is going to be renovated and expanded. The manager of AMF Annandale Lanes, Jabbar Burke, says he just learned of the plan last week from a representative of the parent company, Bowlero Corp., but wasn’t given any details. He says Bowlero is going to send a concept team … Continued
‘The Pavilion’ explores the human spirit
From the left: Matt Bassett, Nora Achrati, and Helen R. Murray in “The Pavilion.” [C. Stanley Photography] By David Siegel Aching and raw, sweet and lamenting, Hub Theatre’s production of “The Pavilion” is a master class of three D.C.-area actors in command of playwright Craig Wright’s lyrical, melodic language about love, loss, regret, and mercy. … Continued
Supervisors approve daycare facility for seniors/banquet hall in central Annandale
An illustration of the proposed Sunflower senior daycare facility/banquet hall. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 20 approved a rezoning special exception to allow the construction of a combination adult daycare center and banquet hall on the site of the Kids’ Choice indoor sports center at 4317 Ravensworth Road in Annandale. … Continued
Local theaters nominated for Helen Hayes Awards
“Crazy for You at Signature” was nominated for outstanding musical production, choreography, ensemble in a musical, and lead actor in a musical (Danny Gardner). Several theatrical productions covered in the Annandale Blog have been nominated for 2018 Helen Hayes Awards. One of the country’s most prestigious cultural honors, the Helen Hayes Awards recognize and celebrate … Continued
Students show off talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands
The Morning Commute with guest musicians from Generational Jazz Combo. [Chelsea Place] By Chelsea Place In a night of music and entertainment, six acts took to the stage to prove their talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands March 9. The music flowed from the moment the audience started filling the auditorium, as … Continued