Tag: entertainment
Traditional Bulgarian music featured at Ossian Hall Park
Lyuti Churhki performs traditional Bulgarian music. The Annandale community got a taste of Bulgaria Saturday evening as the group Lyuti Chushki performed at Bulgarian Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park. Lyuti Chushki means “hot peppers” in Bulgarian, and as a handout from the group says, “you can’t have a feast without them.” The group has … Continued
Fun times in Fairfax
The annual Celebrate Fairfax! festival brought many thousands of people to the grounds of the Fairfax Government Center this weekend for live music, carnival rides, food, vendors, games, a petting zoo, wine and beer tasting, an eating contest, canine aquatics, a karaoke championship, and fireworks. The B52s rock the house Saturday night. Comedy hypnotist Brad … Continued
Public invited to Taste of Annandale planning meeting June 13
Tom Davis Drive, the site of the 2016 Taste of Annandale. Like last year, the street will be closed to traffic. UPDATE: This meeting has been canceled. We’ll let you know when it will be rescheduled. Local residents are invited to the first community planning meeting for the 2016 Taste of Annandale. The meeting is … Continued
Free summer concerts start June 1
The amphitheater at Mason District Park. Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight summer concerts start Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., with Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (American roots) at Mason District Park on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The first of the 2016 series of international shows at Ossian Hall Park is Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., … Continued
Annandale resident will be on Jeopardy! tomorrow night
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek and contestant Dan Rothfarb. Annandale resident Dan Rothfarb has always wanted to be on Jeopardy! And he finally got his wish. He appears on the quiz show Thursday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., on WJLA-TV (channel 7). The show was filmed in March, on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, but Rothfarb … Continued
Local school celebrates Shakespeare
Unicorns made an appearance at the Westminster School’s Shakespeare Festival May 21. The mythical creatures, named Sparkle and Twinkle, gave children rides, while the school celebrated the bard in a big way, with costumed jugglers and mimes, a “fire fairy dance,” a maypole dance, crafts, sonnet recitations, and performances of scenes from “Julius Caesar” and … Continued
Annandale video goes viral
Dodging traffic in Annandale: a screen shot from the video by Angelo Mike. Angelo Mike doesn’t actually hate Annandale – despite the hilarious video he made titled “Welcome to the Shithole of Annandale VA,” which got to the top spot on the video page on Reddit a couple of days ago. And that’s a big … Continued
Join the ‘Run for the Children’ April 30
Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting a Run for the Children 8K Race and 3K Run/Walk April 30 in Fairfax. “This race engages and informs the community about our organization’s inspirational work, while raising funds to help train and support the work of our volunteers,” says CASA spokesperson Ana Machado-Silva. CASA volunteers serve … Continued
Date set for 2016 Taste of Annandale
Crowds descend on Tom Davis Drive at the 20015 Taste of Annandale. If you missed the Taste of Annandale last year, you’ll have another chance to take part in a community celebration featuring great food and entertainment from a variety of cultures. The inaugural Taste of Annandale, June 13, 2015, drew thousands of residents to … Continued
Culmore Multicultural Day brings community together
Angela Skolnitsky, with the Monarcha in Flight aerial dance group. The 10th annual Culmore Multicultural Day drew hundreds of local residents of all ages to the Woodrow Wilson Library parking lot April 2 to enjoy a diverse mix of music and dance performances. Culmore Multicultural Day brings families together. The event, sponsored by the Fairfax … Continued
Free movie, silent auction at Belvedere PTA fundraiser
Bring the kids to free screening of “The Peanuts Movie” at Belvedere Elementary School Friday, March 11, while you bid for great items at a silent auction. The PTA fundraising event is 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6540 Columbia Pike. The movie starts at 6:45 p.m. in the school gym. Dinner is available for purchase in the cafeteria. … Continued
Concert at Annandale teahouse features Korean traditional music
Jang Hyun Won plays the hyeo keun. Korean traditional musician Jang Hyun Won gave an incredible performance March 6 at Soricha Tea & Theater in Annandale. He played original compositions – including some with improvisational elements – on the daegum (a large flute with a haunting sound), an hyeo keun (a stringed instrument known as … Continued
Public invited to Annandale HS Just World Festival Feb. 26
The sponsors of the Just World Festival hope more members of the community will come to this annual event at Annandale High School that highlights students’ activities aimed at making the world a better place. The 11th annual Just World Festival is this Friday, Feb. 26, 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Come see how Annandale … Continued
Barclay Brass performs this Sunday in Annandale
The public is invited to spend a cozy winter afternoon this Sunday enjoying a performance by the Barclay Brass. The concert is Jan. 24, 4 p.m. at United Baptist Church, 2100 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Barclay Brass will perform American favorites re-imagined for a large brass ensemble featuring trumpets, horns, trombones, tuba, and percussion. The … Continued
Celebrate Keith Richards’ birthday at JV’s
Jam Class students. Students taking guitar lessons from Daniel Cohn will show off their skills at “Keef VII,” a recital honoring Keith Richards birthday, Dec. 17, at JV’s Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. Richards turns 72 on Dec. 18. Cohn’s Jam Class students will play first, focusing on Rolling Stones music, including the complete … Continued