Tag: entertainment
Singing competition to benefit the homeless
Are you or your friends or kids trying to be the next Taylor Swift or Carrie Underwood? Here’s your chance to get noticed: Enter the Capital County Challenge—A Battle of the Voices, a competition to showcase up-and-coming vocal talent in the country and country-pop crossover genre. There are two division: ages 8-14 and 15-22. The … Continued
What does Annandale need?
We asked random people who live here what Annandale doesn’t have—and needs—and here are their responses: Trader Joe’s in Bailey’s Crossroads “A movie theater.” “ Trader Joe’s, especially now that Bloom is gone, leaving a large empty store.” “A really good bar where people of all ages can hang out, like the bar at the … Continued
Grammy-nominated musician to perform at Annandale HS Wednesday
Grammy-nominated violinst Jenny Oaks Baker, a resident of Annandale, will perform Jan. 25, 7 p.m., at Annandale High School. The concert, sponsored by the Poe Middle School Orchestra Boosters is free for strings students in the Annandale pyramid and their families. Admission for the general public is just $5. Baker, one of America’s most accomplished … Continued
New Year’s Eve celebrations scheduled
Sunset Grille Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve close to home? Here are some options in Annandale and nearby: Sunset Grille – Special dinner (pork, chicken, steak, or crab) served 5-9 p.m. Beginning at 9 p.m., music, by DJ Syn of Synergy Productions; party favors and champagne toast at midnight. 7250 … Continued
Annandale-area Halloween events for adults, kids, and dogs
With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, a lot of holiday events will be happening a couple of days early – on Saturday. This weekend might also be a good time to check out Annandale’s legendary ghost sighting. Many people wandering in Round Tree Park at night have been freaked out by the specter … Continued
NOVA-based Bolivian dance group competes internationally
Fraternidad Cultural Pachamama, the Bolivian folklore group that marched in the Annandale parade and performed on the stage at the Annandale Festival last Saturday, has been performing all over the East Coast for the past 11 years. Last April, the group won first place in an international Tinku dance competition in Madrid, Spain, where they … Continued
Annandale Festival has something for everyone
The Annandale Festival seems to get bigger every year. This year’s event, in the Little River Shopping Center parking lot this afternoon, featured musical entertainment, kids’ activities, craft and other vendors, a martial arts demonstration, a puppet show, storyteller, and lots of food. Both the festival and this morning’s parade are sponsored by the Annandale … Continued
Music and dance on display at 2011 Annandale parade
The Bolivian dance group Fraternidad Cultural Pachimama Boy Scout Troop 150, based at the Annandale United Methodist Church Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova. Other politicians at the parade included Rep. Gerry Connolly, Del. Kaye Kory, Del. Vivian Watts, Sen. David Marsden, Sen. Richard Saslaw, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, and Mason supervisor candidate … Continued
KORUS Festival this weekend
KORUS organizers and volunteers at the Korean American Association in Annandale The ninth Annual KORUS Festival, Oct. 21-23 in Fairfax, promises to be bigger and better than ever. The festival features K-Pop performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural entertainment, and lots of food. This will be the first time the annual celebration of Korean culture, which … Continued
Stephen King offers insights on writing horror fiction
Best-selling author Stephen King wowed the crowd at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax Friday evening in a lecture that touched on what inspired him to write horror fiction, the impact of fame, and a preview of works in progress. The event was the finale of the 2011 Fall for the Book … Continued
Mason District Fall Festival this Saturday
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Mason District Fall Festival is happening Saturday, Sept. 24, in Mason District Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, food and craft vendors, police and fire department demonstrations, and children’s activities, including moon bounces, hay rides, and pony rides. The festival is free, but … Continued
Annandale park scene of Medieval battle
A small park along Holmes Run in Annandale was converted to a battlefield Saturday, as dozens of Medieval fighters from the Gwynedd, Knights Templar, Gestiguiste, and other units mixed it up with nonlethal swords and spears. A combatant from Stafford, Va., who goes by the name “Finn Wyndhaven,” says the battles have been taking place … Continued
Annandale musician to perform in major Beatles festival this weekend
Apple Core Among the performers lined up for the huge Beatles festival next weekend at National Harbor Place, “Abbey Road on the River,” will be local musician Andrew Ratliff and his band The Apple Core. Ratliff, an Annandale native—and member of the AHS Class of 1981—is also in the bands Bad Hair Day and Monkee … Continued
Festival highlights Cambodian culture
Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria was turned into a showcase of all things Cambodian Sunday afternoon, featuring music, dance, processions, games, crafts, educational exhibits, and food. The park is on Duke Street, just east of Annandale. This was the 10th annual Cambodian Community Day, says Sophia Tep, a member of the festival’s organizing committee. The … Continued
Summer concert series still going strong at Mason District Park
Orquestra Tropikiimba If you haven’t been to a Spotlight by Starlight concert at Annandale’s Mason District Park this summer, you’re missing out on a great opportunity for free, convenient entertainment. The shows take place in the park’s amphitheater every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and child-friendly shows are 10 a.m. Saturdays. You have a … Continued