Tag: entertainment
Registration open for spring break camp
Registration is underway for spring break camps operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The camps, for students in grades 1-6, run March 25-29, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., at eight locations, including the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church and the Willston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners. Camp hours are 8:30 … Continued
AHS music teacher brings home a Grammy
“It was a whirlwind,” says Annandale High School orchestra director Annie Ray of her time in Los Angeles at the Grammys to accept the 2024 Music Educator of the Year Award. “It was unbelievable. It was so cool to see what goes on behind the scenes,” Ray told Annandale Today. She met a slew of … Continued
TJ students find deeper meanings in ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology invites the community to see “The SpongeBob Musical.” Performances are scheduled for Feb. 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at tjtheaterarts.com or at the door. By Asha Das and Sohana Bahl Get ready … Continued
Huge music venue opens in Fairfax
There’s a huge new space to enjoy live performances not too far from Mason District. Earp’s Ordinary moved into a 10,000-square-foot space at the end of 2023 with room for 290 patrons on Main Street in the City of Fairfax. The stage is much bigger than the one in Earp’s old space, and there’s a … Continued
New Year’s Eve – where to celebrate
If you’re not up to celebrating New Year’s Eve in D.C. or National Harbor, there are plenty of options closer to home: The Block – Get Lit Like It’s 2016 NYE Celebration, 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ, special cocktails, and more. JV Restaurant – Wicked New Year’s Eve Party, 6666 Arlington … Continued
K-pop popup store opens inside K Market
There’s a new source for everything K-pop in Annandale. A popup store called K Pop Nation opened Dec. 22 in the food court at the K Market International grocery store on John Marr Drive in Annandale. Its last day is Jan. 7. The shop sells CDs, collectible photo cards of K-pop stars, posters, Hello Kitty … Continued
NoVA Lights Chorale invites new members
Like many choral groups in the area, NoVA Lights Chorale suffered during the Covid pandemic and is now seeking new members to rebuild to pre-pandemic levels. NoVA Lights Chorale is an amateur chorus that accepts anyone who wants to sing. There are no auditions and no charge to join. Concerts are free, too. The group … Continued
Annual parade celebrates Annandale
Hundreds of people lined Columbia Pike Saturday morning to watch the annual Annandale parade, while children showed off their Halloween costumes and caught candy thrown into the crowd. More than 50 organizations and groups participated, reports Bob Reuss, who has been emceeing the parade for the past 18 years. Here are a few scenes from … Continued
There are just a few more concerts at Mason District parks
With summer winding down, there are only a few more chances to catch an evening performance in the Spotlight by Starlight entertainment series. There are three more shows at the amphitheater in Mason District Park in Annandale. The swing band, Natty Beaux, will perform Wednesday, Aug. 16. John McCutcheon, a folk music singer/songwriter, appears on … Continued
The KORUS Festival returns to Annandale
The KORUS Festival is coming back to Annandale this fall. The 20th annual KORUS Festival will be held Oct. 13-15 in the K Market parking lot on John Marr Drive. There will be live K-Pop bands, other music and dance performances, international food, a talent show, vendors, information booths, and kids’ activities. KORUS is a … Continued
The local Korean American community took part in the July 4 parade in D.C.
Members of the Korean American community from Annandale and the surrounding area took part in the annual Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4. The president of the Annandale-based Korean American Association of Greater Washington, Steve Lee, organized the parade group, which included a huge American Eagle balloon, a group from California playing … Continued
Local beauty queen is competing, again, in the Mrs. Globe pageant
In January 2021, we published an article about Annandale High School alum Rachel Laguna’s plans to compete in the Mrs. Globe competition in China. Things didn’t work out as anticipated, however. Laguna, who had been named Mrs. Venezuela, had to drop out due to health issues, and she is now in the running for the … Continued
Local Asian Americans showcase their cultures at a community celebration
Members of the local Vietnamese, Indonesian, Korean, Filipino, Nepali, and Indian communities celebrated their cultures with performances, crafts, and food at an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration May 20. The event, at the James Lee Community Center, was sponsored by the Annandale-based Asian American Community Center and the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood … Continued
Summer concerts scheduled for local parks
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the summer entertainment schedule. The free shows are held in parks throughout the county. Mason District’s Spotlight by Starlight series at the amphitheater in Mason District Park (6621 Columbia Pike) starts June 16 with the City of Fairfax Concert Band. There are shows at Mason District Park … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale is just two days away! The best community festival in Mason District is this Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. along Tom Davis Drive. Here’s what you need to know: