Tag: entertainment
Fairfax County’s summer concert series goes virtual
Mason Supervisor Penny Gross presents a concert by singer-songwriter David Wilcox July 31. [Lynne Harty] Since the free summer concerts in the parks have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Board of Supervisors are offering virtual concerts livestreamed on Facebook. Shows are scheduled every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, … Continued
Creative Cauldron hosts outdoor concerts at Mission Lofts in Bailey’s Crossroads
Creative Cauldron, the Falls Church arts venue, is hosting outdoor cabaret shows through the end of September with social distancing procedures in place. The first few shows, beginning tonight, are at Mission Lofts, the new live/work building at 5600 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. All shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. Here’s the … Continued
Summer concerts in the parks canceled
The amphitheater at Mason District Park will stay empty for the rest of the season. The Fairfax County Park Authority has canceled the summer entertainment series for the rest of the summer, due to the need to avoid large public gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. That includes Spotlight by Starlight concerts at Mason District Park … Continued
Northam says Northern Virginia is ready for Phase 2
Northam Northern Virginia can enter Phase 2 of the state’s plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions on Friday, June 12, Gov. Ralph Northam announced today. According to Northam, positive Covid-19 tests have declined to about 10 percent of tests given in Northern Virginia and are trending downward. The region is two weeks behind the rest of … Continued
Libraries offer extensive digital services
George Mason Library is closed but lots of online resources available from Fairfax County Public Libraries. All Fairfax County Public Libraries remain closed until further notice, but there are plenty of digital programs under way for all ages, including yoga, book discussions, kids’ crafts, and more. (Many of these events are listed on the blog … Continued
Summer concerts in parks canceled for June
The amphitheater at Mason District Park usually draws a big crowd for Spotlight by Starlight shows. The Fairfax County Park Authority has canceled the summer entertainment series through the end of June, due to the need to maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes the Spotlight by Starlight performances at Mason District Park … Continued
Board to hold hearing on proposed admissions tax
Movie tickets at the Angelika Film Center, currently closed, would cost a little more if Fairfax County approves an admissions tax. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 March 24 to advertise a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to establish an admissions tax. The ordinance would levy a 4 percent tax on performances, … Continued
ReelAbilities Film Festival promotes awareness of people with different abilities
A scene from “Cheers of JOY.” The ReelAbilities Film Festival, Feb. 20-March 1, offers films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. The films – a mix of dramas, documentaries, and shorts – are screened at various venues throughout the region, including the Pozez Jewish … Continued
The JCC has a new cultural arts center and a big new fitness facility
The Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center. Big changes are happening at the JCC, or as it’s officially known, the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. The newly opened Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center, in front of the main building on Little River Turnpike, provides space for classes, rehearsals, and performances. A grand opening ceremony will be … Continued
Bowlero grand opening draws big crowd
Redskin Derrius Guice (center) celebrates the grand opening of Bowlero Annandale. A big crowd showed up for Bowlero Annandale’s grand opening Feb. 1, featuring free bowling, free arcade games, an appearance by Redskins running back Derrius Guice, and food and drink specials, including $3 Lagunitas IPA. Radio station Hot 95.5 broadcast live during the event. … Continued
Work to start on day center/banquet hall in 2020
This building will become an adult day center and banquet hall. Work on the Sunflower adult daycare center and banquet hall on the site of the now-closed Kids’ Choice indoor sports center on Ravensworth Road in Annandale should begin within the next few months. The Board of Supervisors approved the project in March 2018. The … Continued
Bowlero Annandale now open
Bowlero Annandale, the totally redone version of the old Annandale bowling alley on Markham Street, is now open. It has 48 bowling lanes, an arcade with dozens of games, all new seating for bowlers, a huge bar, expanded food menu, extensive restaurant seating, and private party rooms. Games are $7.69 per person; bowling shoes are … Continued
Bowlero Annandale to have soft opening this weekend
UPDATED DEC. 16: It looks like the soft opening will probably be pushed back to Dec. 26. The newly renovated Annandale bowling center is slated to have a soft opening this Saturday, assuming all goes well with the remaining finishing touches. There will be a grand opening ceremony in January. The bowling alley, at 4245 … Continued
Landmark Mall appears in trailer for new Wonder Woman movie
Landmark Mall, as seen in the “Wonder Woman 1984” trailer. A bright and busy Landmark Mall will appear in the movie, “Wonder Woman 1984,” scheduled to be released June 5, 2020. See the trailer, released Dec. 8, here. Filming took place at the vacant Landmark Mall in the summer of 2018, as the director sought … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is this Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Taste of Annandale layout. After months of planning, the fifth annual Taste of Annandale is right around the corner. It’s a community festival Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. (That’s the street by the post office between John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike.) We’re having live entertainment, lots of food options, … Continued