Local Artists’ Work Is on Display at The Virginian
Via a partnership with the Fairfax Art League (FAL), The Virginian Senior Living Community is putting the work of local artists on display. Thirteen FAL artists are currently exhibiting 33 diverse pieces of art at The Virginian at 9229 Arlington Blvd. in Fairfax. It’s an eclectic mix of landscapes, abstracts, portraits and other genres spanning a wide gamut of mediums such as oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolors. The exhibition may also be viewed online at https://www.fairfaxartleague.net/the-virginian-exhibition.
The Virginian’s residents actively participate in the exhibition by judging the artwork. They award the “Best in Show” with a $400 prize, as well as two “Honorable Mentions” with $100 each. Art lovers interested in purchasing any of the showcased artwork may do so in person at The Virginian or through FAL’s online store.
The judging and reception for the current exhibit will be held Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3-5 p.m. It’s open to the public, and the artists will be in attendance. Then a new exhibition will go on display Sept. 21 through December, offering fresh and inspiring works for the community to enjoy.
National Dance Day is Sept. 21 in Fairfax City
The City of Fairfax will celebrate National Dance Day 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Old Town Square, 10415 North St. This free and family-friendly event will showcase a wide variety of dance genres from area dance groups, and several will offer mini dance lessons after their performances. All ages are welcome.
* Performance Schedule
10 a.m. - Welcome to National Dance Day 2024
10:15 a.m. - Bella Ballerina & Lesson
10:45 a.m. - Morgan Legacy Irish Dance & Lesson
11:15 a.m. - The Fairfax Ballet
11:30 a.m. - Halau Hula Dancers & Lesson
Noon - The Masonettes Dance Team & Lesson (GMU)
12:30 p.m. - BREAK
12:45 p.m. - Salangai Arts (Indian, Classical)
1 p.m. - Fairfax Academy
1:15 p.m. - C4 Performing Arts
1:30 p.m. - Azucar Latin Dance & Lesson (GMU)
2 p.m. - Urbanknowlogy 101 & Lesson (Hip Hop/GMU)
2:30 p.m. - Learn the official National Dance Day routine with Becky Sorto.
2:50 p.m. – Perform this routine with everyone onstage or elsewhere in Old Town Square.
Free Document Shredding and Food Drive, Sept. 28
The Woman’s Club of Fairfax is holding a free, document-shredding event and food drive on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It’ll be in the parking lot of Fairfax High, 3501 Lion Run in Fairfax. There’s a limit of five boxes of documents per person, and three-ring binders are not accepted. At the same time, Woman’s Club members will collect donations of non-perishable food items for the high school’s food pantry for students in need.