Tag: entertainment
Politicians speak at KORUS opening
Keam By James Moon Local politicians welcomed the audience at the opening ceremony of the KORUS Festival in Annandale last night. Among those who addressed the crowd were former Gov. George Allen, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross, Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, Rep. Gerry Connolly, state Del. Mark … Continued
Thousands expected in Annandale this weekend for KORUS Festival
The eighth annual KORUS Festival, which takes place this weekend in the Kmart parking lot on John Marr Drive in Annandale, has several new features, says one of the festival’s coordinators, Kyung Jun, including talent competitions and performances from other countries in addition to Korea. The festival, extending from Friday evening through Sunday evening, is … Continued
Festival showcases Slavic food, music, and crafts
The Annual Slavic American Festival Sunday featured live music, carnival games, bingo, a craft fair, and a rummage sale, but it seems most people came for the food. Among the menu items: holupki (cabbage rolls in tomato sauce), haluski (noodles with cabbage and butter), pirohi (potato and cheese dumplings with butter and onions), kielbasa, and … Continued
Karaoke at Kilroy’s
Looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night in Annandale, Va.? It’s karaoke night at Kilroys. Okay, so Kilroy’s is actually listed in Springfield, but it’s just across the street from Wakefield Park. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Can’t wait ’til Wednesday? Annandale has lots of karaoke places, including Cafe Muse.
Performers announced for Annandale’s Mason District Park Festival
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the musical line-up for the Mason District Park Festival in Annandale, Va. The festival takes places Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mallonee This year’s live entertainment includes: 11 a.m.- Kristina Furey. Described as “chick rock with tomboy attitude,” Furey has been compared with Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, and … Continued
Dazed and Confused in Annandale
Patrons of Annandale’s Cue Club took some paint to the plywood façade of the popular bar/restaurant/pool hall Aug. 2. But the new decorations won’t last long; the building is expected to be fixed in the next few days, says manager John Kim. The plywood has been on the building (7014 Columbia Pike in the Annandale … Continued
Old Lee Highway theater demolished, clearing the way for Merrifield redevelopment
I’ve spent many a date night at the Lee Highway Multiplex in Merrifield, and it was a little sad to the see the building demolished. The site has been cleared to make way for the new Mosaic District, the $450 million redevelopment project to create a new Merrifield Town Center in the area between Gallows Road and Lee Highway. … Continued
The carnival comes to Annandale
Summer must be on the way because the annual carnival is here in the Kmart parking lot. The carnival, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, has been coming to Annandale for at least 10 years, says Veto Blake, an electrician with Reithoffer Shows, a family-run business based in Florida that owns and operates carnival … Continued
Annandale’s Korean-Chinese restaurants put their own twist on traditional cuisine
By James Moon Annandale is known for its own microcosm of Korean civilization and, like any great civilization, that includes a flavor of Chinese. Whether they are run by Chinese immigrants or Chinese-inspired restaurateurs, Chinese restaurants around the world reflect their host culture. That goes for Korea, too – and Annandale. In a Korean-Chinese restaurant, … Continued
April 14: A ‘Black Day’ in Annandale–and a good day for jajangmyeon
By James Moon You may think Valentine’s Day was over and done months ago, but for young Koreans, Feb. 14 was just the beginning. That’s because Koreans have a series of Valentine-themed informal traditions that go on for months, and Valentine’s Day is just the kickoff. Valentine’s Day in Korea is a day when girls … Continued
Parklawn hosts fundraiser at Dogfish Head Ale House Tuesday
On Tuesday, March 23, a percentage of the money spent all day at the Dogfish Head Ale House on Route 7 in the Seven Corners Shopping Center will be donated to the Parklawn Community’s efforts to improve Glasgow Park. The Parklawn community has received a Neighborhood Enhancement grant from Fairfax County to rehabilitate the park, but … Continued
Up for a late-night karaoke party in a private room? Cafe Muse is the spot
If you’ve always wanted to try karaoke but were intimidated about performing in a crowded bar without copious amounts of “liquid courage,” Annandale’s Café Muse Karaoke Studio is a good place to get your feet wet. This establishment, 7356 Little River Turnpike (in between the Safeway shopping center and Markham Street), offers noraebang, Korean-style karaoke … Continued