Friday, December 7, 2012
Residents and local officials gathered for the annual event which also included carols from local students.
More than 75 Annandale residents, local officials and students gathered in Toll House Park Friday evening for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Del. Vivian Watts (D-39th) and Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross offered holiday wishes to the crowd following a moment of silence for those affected by Hurricane Sandy and the typhoon that struck the Philippines Tuesday. The Knights of Columbus Color Corps presented the colors prior to the tree lighting. The Parklawn Pops from Parklawn Elementary School and the Poe Carolers from Poe Middle School led the audience in a round of songs to get attendees in a festive mood. Following the ceremony, attendees gathered at Burke & Herbert Bank for hot beverages, food and conversation. Some residents …
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Here's a look at what you and your family can expect at this year's festival and parade.
Just like last year, there will be three main areas of the festival: the Community Market, the Food and Entertainment Zone and the Kids Zone. Every year, the Annandale Fall Festival hosts what's called the “Taste of Annandale," and features several food vendors who dish out a variety of cultural fare. The new Rice and Spice Thai restaurant, located at 6244-K Little River Turnpike just outside of Annandale, will be a vendor this year along with Annandale residents Manny and Maria Alfaro, who will serve Peruvian food like chorizo sandwiches, Peruvian tamales and more. Falls Church High School’s signature coffee, Jaguar Joe, is also back this year. Other cultural dishes from vendors will include foods such as: There will also be Philly cheese…
Here's a look at what you and your family can expect at this year's festival and parade.
There are more than 10 acts scheduled to perform at this year's Annandale Fall Festival. Some are familiar faces, but others will be new to the Annandale crowd. Here's a look at the full schedule with some details about each performer. 10 a.m. - Reunion Music Jazz Orchestra The Reunion Music Jazz Orchestra (RMSJO) is part of the Reunion Music Society ensembles. The RMSJO is led by music director Herb Smith and the group performs a variety of jazz pieces from the 1930s to 1950s. According to their website, the “RMSJO performs as a trio, quartet, quintet, a seventeen-piece ensemble, or a big band with strings.” 11 a.m. - Camille Thornton Fifteen-year-old singer/songwriter Camille Thornton will perform some of her original songs at the main …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Find out everything you need to know to enjoy this year's festival.
Thousands of Annandale and Fairfax County residents and visitors to the area will take over downtown Annandale on Saturday, Oct. 27 for the annual Annandale Fall Festival and Parade. To help you and your family plan how you'll spend your time at the festival (if you're planning to attend), Patch has put together and a quick and easy guide with everything you need to know for Saturday. WHAT: The 2012 Annandale Fall Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce Fun fact: The 2012 Annandale Fall Festival and Parade is a 62-year-old tradition, according to the Chamber. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Safeway, 7414 Little River Turnpike HEADLINE EVENT: Country singer Tory Bailey will again headline the …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A gallery of photos taken around Annandale this week.
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet explained how brass instruments work and played music from around the world during their performance at the Mason District Park amphitheater. The Blue James Band filled the amphitheater with lively music on Sunday evening, and the blues were all around when Bruce Ewan performed with Steve 'Baby Jakes' Jacobs, Steve Shaw and Bob Berberich on Wednesday. The Annandale Healthcare Consortium, a subcommittee of the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, gave a presentation at George Mason Regional Library about the services available for Fairfax County seniors. The keynote speaker was Karen Hannigan, Supervisor Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources with the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging. The …
Monday, August 13, 2012
The event is sponsored by the Chamber and Home Instead Senior Care.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Annandale is home to several Korean restaurants and businesses.
It’s no secret that Annandale is home to many restaurants, but some residents have told Patch they think the ratio of restaurants to other businesses is disproportionate. Many of the restaurants in the area are Korean or Korean-American owned. (Humorously, the availability of bulgogi in Fairfax County came up at the end of ChokeOnFunny‘s “Fairfax Rap” on YouTube.) In fact, some residents of the D.C. metro area refer to Annandale as “Koreatown,” in part due to Annandale’s relatively dense Korean population (compared to the rest of Fairfax County) and the large number of Korean businesses. The stereotype has divided Annandale residents—something The Washington Post addressed back in 2005. Some residents whom Annandale Patch has spoken to in …
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Signage is also a big issue in Annandale, according to code inspectors.
Overcrowding and signage are two of the biggest code violations in Mason District, inspectors with the Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance told business owners and residents at the Annandale Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon last week. According to a presentation by inspectors Charles Forshee and Victoria Dzierzek, the Department of Code Compliance (DCC) enforces codes such as zoning ordinance, building code, property maintenance code, and County codes such as noise, blight and more. Formed in July 2010 as a collaboration between several agencies including the Fairfax County Police Department, the Fairfax County Office of the Fire Marshall and others, the majority of complaints the DCC receives are for multiple occupancy, …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Find out everything you need to know to enjoy this year's festival
Annandale Patch is at the Annandale Fall Festival today until 3 p.m. Our tent is right next to the stage and we have free water bottles, balloons, candy and more. Stop by and say hi! ------------------------------------- The biggest celebration of everything Annandale kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 22. Here's your guide to the festival and everything you need to know to join the fun. WHAT: The 2011 Annandale Fall Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Safeway, 7414 Little River Turnpike Where can I park?: All parking for the festival will be in the parking lot of the AMF Annandale Lanes bowling alley. Other parking may be found on side streets nearby. …
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Take a peek at what you and your family can expect at this year's festival and parade
The 2011 Annandale Fall Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, is on Saturday, Oct. 22. To help you and your family plan how to best spend your time at the festival, Annandale Patch will run daily previews of the festival activities Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 20, ending with a guide on Friday, Oct. 21. Read on below to learn more about all of the entertainment at the festival. This year's performances at the festival are expected to top last year's line up with a few favorites returning for another year. Get the full entertainment schedule below and learn a little about each of the performers. What: Entertainment Zone When: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Safeway, 7414 Little River…
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