Tag: entertainment
Drama students learn about themselves as they explore their characters in ‘Pippin’
By Mayuka Valluri and Asha Das Family feuds, fire, and finding fulfillment – a humorously tender story is coming to the stage at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in April and May. Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s musical “Pippin” is a lively tale following the titular character as he searches for … Continued
Metallica acquires majority interest in local record-pressing company
The rock band Metallica has acquired a controlling stake in Furnace Record Pressing, a company that produces high-quality vinyl records in the Alexandria part of Mason District. “While the ownership structure is changing, under the hood, everything stays the same: the same people, same spirit, same culture, and the same never-ending quest to perfect our … Continued
House-hunting TV show to feature Annandale
The public TV program “If You Lived Here” will air an episode on Annandale on Monday, March 6. It will be shown at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS, Channel 26. Each episode of “If You Lived Here” explores the types of homes available in a particular neighborhood in the D.C. region, while also shining a … Continued
Bring your dog to the Taste of Annandale for the Best-Dressed Pet Contest
The best-dressed pets in Annandale will be showing off their fashion sense at the Taste of Annandale. a community festival on April 29 on Tom Davis Drive. The Best-Dressed Pet Contest, sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza, will be on the stage at 2:30 p.m. The contest isn’t just about buying an … Continued
You’re all invited to the Coach CJ Celebration
The Coach CJ Celebration is back – after a two-year hiatus. The seventh annual event will be held March 11, 7-10 p.m., at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 7128 Columbia Pike. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed party is a fundraiser for the scholarship program run by the Team Joyner Foundation. The Coach CJ … Continued
Fairmont Gardens kids celebrate Halloween
Halloween came early to the Fairmont Gardens apartments, as families brought their children to a Trunk & Treat event organized by Opportunity Neighborhoods–Annandale. There was a long line of decorated cars in the parking lot, with costumed adults – including several teachers – handing out candy and other goodies to the children. Children voted for … Continued
Halloween creepy creatures fill this yard
Many people put out skeletons and graveyards for Halloween, but Cat Tallant’s decorations are so over the top, people wait in line to walk through her front yard. This year’s theme is a haunted pumpkin patch, so Tallant’s display, on Carolyn Drive by Sleepy Hollow Road, includes animatronic scarecrows, a huge pile of pumpkins, a … Continued
The annual parade returns to Annandale
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the Annandale Parade returned Saturday morning on Columbia Pike. Lots more photos are posted are posted on the Annandale Today Facebook page. Among the participants: Several Bolivian dance groups in extravagant costumes, the Annandale High School marching band, Scout troops, Columbia Elementary School, the Annandale Fire … Continued
Halloween 2022: Eight things to know
Here are some tips for a fun and safe Halloween: (1) The traditional time for trick-or-treating is after the sun sets on Oct. 31. Some apartment complexes or HOAs may set a different day, however. (2) Visit Fairfax posted a list of some of the best-decorated Halloween houses, although none of them are in Mason … Continued
TV show to feature Celebrity Delly
The Celebrity Delly in Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard will be featured on TV. The restaurant was closed for four days last week for the filming of former White House chef Andre Rush’s new show “Kitchen Commando.” The show will air on the Tubi channel. Rush, an Army veteran, updated Celebrity Delly’s kitchen equipment … Continued
Concerts in the parks continue this summer
The Spotlight by Starlight concert series is still going strong with many more shows coming up this summer. There are free shows at Mason District Park Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings and international performances at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale on Saturday evenings. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The Spotlight by Starlight series, one … Continued
Music fills the air at local parks
There are just a few more weeks left in the Spotlight by Starlight concert series. There are free shows at Mason District Park three nights a week and international performances at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale on Saturday evenings through the third week of August. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. If it looks like … Continued
Enjoy an outdoor show four days a week
What better way to spend a summer evening than enjoying a free outdoor show in a local park? The summer concert series in Annandale parks is in full swing. There are Spotlight by Starlight performances three nights a week at Mason District Park and once a week at Ossian Hall Park. All shows start at … Continued
Peruvian festival focuses on children
Mason District Park was transformed into a celebration of Peruvian culture for kids May 15, with performances, crafts, and food. The Festival for Children (II Festival Del Niño) was hosted by the nonprofit Fundación Puro Peru. The goal, said organizer Silvia Orellana of Annandale, is to educate children of Peruvian heritage about their culture. That’s … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is back for 2022
After a two-year break, the Taste of Annandale is back for 2022. The family-friendly community festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale. Plans call for food trucks, restaurants, a 5K race, a full line-up of live music and dance, a full schedule of … Continued