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Bengalis celebrate New Year’s at Mason District Park

Hundreds of people converged on Mason District Park Saturday for the Bangladesh New Year’s festival known as Boaishakhi Mela. There was music, dancing, and lots of vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and food. There are about 30,000 Bengalis in Northern Virginia, most of them in Arlington, says Shafi Delwar Kajol, editor of News-Bangla. The actual Bangladesh … Continued

Tickets on sale for Annandale High School’s Broadway Desserts

Enjoy an evening of show tunes and delicious treats at the Annandale High School Chorus Department’s Broadway Desserts. The shows are April 9, 10, and 11 in the school’s Watson Auditorium. This production showcases talented teens in a cabaret-style setting, featuring favorite songs from old and new Broadway shows. It’s the choral program’s biggest fundraiser … Continued

Annandale High School students show they care at Just World Festival

Annandale High School students involved in organizations aimed at making the world a better place showcased a variety of  initiatives promoting environmental activism, social justice, and cultural understanding at the 10th annual Just Word Festival Feb. 27.  The Bag Monster, a.k.a. Annandale High School junior Ismail Ahmad, is wearing 500 plastic bags to show the … Continued

Community celebration shines spotlight on Annandale restaurants

“The Taste of Annandale,” a major community event showcasing local restaurants – and much more – is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., in downtown Annandale. This multicultural celebration, organized by Mason District residents and stakeholders, is designed to spotlight the Annandale business district, engage young people, and build community spirit though music, … Continued

Volunteers needed for James Lee Community Center’s Fall Festival

Volunteers are needed to help make James Lee Community Center’s third annual Fall Festival a successful event. The festival, Sept. 27, 2-6 p.m., will have live entertainment, games, a fish fry, health screenings, a raffle, information on community resources, and much more. The center is located at 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church. It’s one of … Continued

Catch a free concert in Annandale

Ken and Brad Kolodner brought traditional folk music to life at Mason District Park July 23. The video below, by Bob Kovacs, features the group’s performance of “Reuben’s Train.” Ken Kolodner, a hammered dulcimer player and old-time fiddler, was joined by his son, Brad Kolodner, on clawhammer banjo and Alex Lacquement on bass. Kovacs is … Continued