Tag: entertainment
Bowling alley to be completely redone
Renovations of the interior of the bowling alley on Markham Street in Annandale, are expected to start by the end of the year. Work on the roof and HVAC system is already under way. AMF Annandale Lanes is going to be rebranded as a Bowlero bowling center and will be completely redone, with new lanes, … Continued
Monumental Theatre offers a thoroughly enjoyable staging of ‘Pippin’
Tiziano D’Affuso and Kaitlin Kemp in Pippin. [R.J. Pavel]. By David Siegel Yes, there is magic done at Monumental Theatre’s nifty production of “Pippin,” appearing through the end of the month in Alexandria. It is spunky, buoyant, and engaging from the moment the first notes of “Magic to Do” are played. Pippin is a multi-Tony … Continued
‘Wonder Woman’ visits Inova Children’s Hospital
Gal Gadot in full Wonder Woman costume cheers patients at Inova Children’s Hospital. [jungle emperor via Twitter] Actress Gal Gadot took a break from filming a sequel to the popular 2017 movie “Wonder Woman” July 6 to visit Inova Children’s Hospital in Annandale. “We are so honored that #WonderWoman stopped by to visit the kids and … Continued
New play at the Hub features friendship between Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson
Sasha Olinick By David Siegel Fairfax’s Hub Theatre is presenting the fully staged, world premiere of “The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs).” The production is based on little-known measures combating racism by two icons of 20th century America: African-American singer Marian Anderson and Jewish-American scientist Albert Einstein. Performances run through July 29. The … Continued
Summer concert series opens with dance from Taiwan
Young members of the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe perform a dance called Little Dolls. The free outdoor Spotlight by Starlight summer concert series is in full swing. The shows at Ossian Hall Park got started Saturday, June 16, with Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night, as a large crowd gathered on the lawn to enjoy several dance … Continued
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