Tag: entertainment
Free concerts in Annandale parks depend on public support
John Carroll (second from left). The weather was perfect last night for the Jon Carroll Band, the first 2013 show in the Spotlight by Starlight concert series at Mason District Park. Actually, the first performance had been scheduled for Sunday but it was rained out. The free concerts are totally funded by Friends of Mason … Continued
Annandale carnival opens Thursday
The 2013 carnival features a ferris wheel. The carnies are setting up the rides for the Annandale carnival, opening tomorrow at 5 p.m. The carnival is back in its traditional spot in the Kmart parking lot, after moving to the bowling alley parking lot last year. The carnival is open June 6-14, Mondays-Thursdays 5-11 p.m., … Continued
Mason summer concerts begin June 1
Vietnamese Cultural Night at Ossian Hall Park last summer. Free summer concerts start this weekend at two locations in the Mason District: Mason District Park and Ossian Hall Park. The Spotlight by Starlight concert series opens in Mason District Park Sunday, June 2, with the City of Fairfax Concert Band. There will be shows Sundays, … Continued
Expanded Party Co. and AnnSandra will offer more options for entertaining
There will be lots more options for party planners in Annandale once the expansion of the Party Co. and AnnSandra shops is completed in the next few months. The Party Co., at 4421 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is moving to the much larger space vacated by Super Pets in the same shopping center. After that … Continued
NOVA Annandale hosts Green Festival
Everyone’s invited to the Green Festival at the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This free, family-oriented event focuses on environmental issues and sustainability. Parking is free, too. Activities include interactive and educational exhibits, children’s entertainment (Billy B, the “Recycling Pirates” puppet show by the Goodlife Theater), wildlife … Continued
Preliminary schedule of Mason District summer concerts announced
The amphitheatre at Mason District Park. A preliminary 2013 schedule of free summer concerts at the amphitheatre in Mason District Park has been published in Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ newsletter. The Spotlight by Starlight shows, presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority and Friends of Mason District Park, are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, and … Continued
Bingo games support Annandale Volunteer Fire Department
“O-64, N-39, B-6.” Random numbers like those, echoing through the Annandale Fire Station on a recent evening, can add up to millions of dollars. Bingo games run by the station’s volunteer firefighters raised enough money to buy a couple of ambulances over the years, and much more, while giving players the chance to win big … Continued
Chinese Festival celebrates new year
The Year of the Snake was ushered in Saturday at the sixth annual Chinese New Year Festival at Luther Jackson Middle School with a dragon parade, lion dance, musical performances, food, children’s crafts, vendors, and greetings from politicians. The event was organized by the Asian Community Service Center, based in Vienna. People born in the … Continued
New Year’s events in the Annandale area
Ready to party anaconda style. If you’re looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve close to home, here are several places to celebrate in the Annandale area: Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 703/354-1261, 571/32-0488: Masquerade Ball, with two DJs, hosted by contestants in the 2012 Miss Angola USA pageant and … Continued
Fairfax Choral Society is holding auditions for young singers
The Master Singers, a teen choir of the Fairfax Choral Society Got a child who loves to sing? The Annandale-based Fairfax Choral Society (FCS) is holding auditions Jan. 7, 14, and 21 by appointment. The auditions are open to singers age 5 through high school. Children ages 5 to 10 need only a “voice check” … Continued
International Night showcases global diversity at Stuart High School
Stuart students Shafaq Naz and Sara Younas from Pakistan. Diverse cultures, talents, and cuisines were showcased at JEB Stuart High School’s International Night Dec. 20. The event began with food from various countries served by students, many of them wearing traditional outfits. There was injera with a sauce made of chickpeas and tomatoes from Eritrea; … Continued
Annandale comes together to wrap gifts for seniors
“Elvis” made it a party. Dozens of volunteers sorted and wrapped over 2,000 holiday gifts for residents of senior living facilities Dec. 18. The annual event gift-wrapping party sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care of Annandale took place at the Annandale Fire Station’s Ossian Hall. And it was a party, with entertainment by Elvis tribute … Continued
Video features Annandale Parade and Festival
Bob Kovacs produced a video of highlights from the Annandale Parade and Festival last Saturday. Check out more videos from Kovacs on his Annandale Arts You Tube channel.
The annual Annandale Festival offers food, music and fun
The Annandale Festival brought hundreds of people to the Safeway parking lot on Little River Turnpike Saturday for food, live performances, children’s entertainment, games, crafts, and venders of all sorts. The Annandale Festival and Parade are sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce. The Autentica Diablada group performed at the festival after participating in the … Continued
Lots of Halloween activities scheduled for Annandale area
Joe Banker of Annandale, a Vietnam vet, welcomes visitors to the pumpkin patch at Friendship United Methodist Church, 3527 Gallows Road. It’s open every day through Oct. 31, with craft vendors on the weekend. When it comes to Halloween-related events in the Annandale/Mason area, the highlight of the season is the Annandale Parade and Fall … Continued