Tag: entertainment
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
Creative Aging Festival features 100+ events in May
Seniors stuck in a rut can learn a new skill, create art, try a new dance move, and have fun during the month-long Creative Aging Festival beginning May 1. The festival, hosted by Fairfax County, the Arts Council of Fairfax County, and AARP Virginia, includes more than 100 classes, performances, and events – most of … Continued
Winery hosts Annandale HS Day
Philip Carter Strother Everyone who went to Annandale High School – or anyone who would enjoy a day at a winery – is invited to the seventh annual Annandale High School Day at Philip Carter Winery in Hume, Va., April 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. “AHS Day is an opportunity for alumni to meet and reconnect … 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
Where to celebrate on New Year’s Eve
Looking for a fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve without having to go to D.C. or National Harbor? Here are some options for ringing in the new year a bit closer to home: JV’s Restaurant – New Year’s Eve Party with the Shartel and Hume Band, 9 p.m. 6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. State … Continued
The Sound of Music at Stuart HS
If you missed the J.E.B. Stuart High School Choral Department’s presentation of the all-time classic, “The Sound of Music,” last weekend, you’ve got another chance. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. It’s $10 for adults … Continued
Annual Parade and Fall Festival bring crowds to Annandale
The annual Annandale Parade and Fall Festival Oct. 25 drew large crowds to the community on a beautiful fall day. Both events are sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. [See the Annandale Blog Facebook page for more photos.] The Marching Atoms from Annandale High School.
Public invited to Annandale Parade and Festival tomorrow
The Marching Atoms in the Annandale Parade a few years ago. The biggest community event in Annandale – the Annual Parade and Fall Festival, organized by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce – takes place tomorrow, Oct. 25. NOTE: Some local streets will be closed tomorrow morning, so plan alternate routes. The parade starts at 10 … Continued
Providence Players invite students and seniors to free previews
The Providence Players of Fairfax, a nonprofit community theater troupe performing at the James Lee CommunityCenter, is offering a free preview performance of each upcoming production this season for local students (and their teachers and guests) and seniors. The first free preview in this series will be Thursdays, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., for “Of Mice … 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
Korean cultural heritage celebrated in Annandale
Hundreds of people converged on Ossian Hall Park in Annandale Aug. 9 for Korean Cultural Heritage Night, featuring music, dance, drumming, a martial arts demonstration, and food. It was also an early celebration of Korean Independence Day on Aug. 15, which commemorates Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule. The International New Praise Academy youth orchestra, based … 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
Flying Muskrat Theatre run by former Falls Church HS students
Ben Peter and Caity Brown in “Gruesome Playground Injuries.” [Photo by Rich Stanage and Meg Christensen] When drama students at Falls Church High School hit a snag with school authorities three years ago and a one-act play festival was cancelled, they arranged to stage the show at the theater in the James Lee Community Center … Continued