Annandale VA: Characters and cocktails in Annandale

Monday, February 29, 2016

Characters and cocktails in Annandale

Joe Langley is Cthulhu, the sea monster from H.P. Lovecraft’s horror stories.

Superheroes and other characters came to life at the first-ever “Comics, Costumes, and Cocktails” event Feb. 27 sponsored by Collector ’s World and Cue Club. Both stores are in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike.

Maggie Cogan of Herndon is Super Girl, and Joe Colton of Alexandria is Wonder Woman.

Anyone who showed up in costume Saturday evening got a $10 gift certificate for Collector ’s World. All comics are the shop were 50 percent off, and Cue Club offered discounts on food and drinks, plus special WebShooting and SuperSipping cocktails.

Collector's World co-owners Steve Weber (Superman) and Damon Hudson (Boba Fett from Star Wars).

Left to right: Kevin Conn (World Wrestling Federation announcer), Keith Mandeville (GI Joe), John K. (Rowdy Roddy Piper), and William Jay (the Terminator).

Collector's World employee Louis Guzman didn't have time to find a comic book outfit but luckily scrounged up a bacon costume at the last minute.

5 comments:

Anonymous2/29/16, 12:33 PM
That's not Boba Fett. Me and my nerd friends just tuned out this blog forever.
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gfy2/29/16, 3:19 PM
Good. You and your bad grammar can hit the pavement.
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EL3/1/16, 12:16 PM
Kudos to Mr. Langley's Cthulhu! I must say, I do love a good eldritch horror
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Anonymous3/5/16, 7:15 PM
Sounds like fun!

I bought a great autographed photo of a favorite NFL player (in his college years, no less) from Collector's World as a Christmas present for my husband a couple of years ago. We both love it.

Even if you're not into comics, you may well find a treat there; please support our local small businesses--especially unique ones like this!
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Community Calendar

Sept. 24-25 - CERTCon, a conference for members of Community Emergency Response Teams in the DC area; Saturday at Northern Virginia Community College, Sunday at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Training Site in Lorton, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact Jim McPheeters, certcon2016@fairfaxcountycert.org.
Sept. 25 - Family Fun: Fall Flower Tea Party, Green Spring Gardens, 1-2:30 p.m.-noon. Ages 5 and up. $15. Register online or call 703-642-5173.
Sept. 25 - Ravenwood Park's annual Dog Walk Fest, north end of Peace Valley Lane near 6201 Colmac Drive, Seven Corners, 2-3 p.m. Public invited. Prizes for most talented dog, smallest dog, best dog costume, etc. $5 donation. Fundraiser for Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
Sept. 25 - Friends of Kings Park Library, annual meeting. Agenda: budget, board member election, public engagement initiative. Kings Park Library, 7 p.m. Open to the public but only members can vote.
Sept. 26 - Community Meeting, Little River Turnpike Bike Study, Annandale High School cafeteria, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 26 - Beauregard Design Advisory Group discusses JGB redevelopment proposal, Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria, 6:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Sept. 26 - Taste of UPC, learn how to get involved with the United Prevention Coalition and its programs to keep youths safe and drug free, FCPS Gatehouse Administration Center, first floor cafe, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, refreshments at 6:30 p.m., program at 7.
Sept. 26 - Community meeting on zoning changes for new mixed-used development at Heritage Mall, Braddock Elementary School cafeteria, 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 27 - Mason District Land Use, redevelopment project at Graham Park Plaza, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 - Multicultural Health Fair, hosted by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, Merrifield Center, 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, 3:30-7 p.m. Health screenings, healthy snacks, etc.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 - Used book sale, George Mason Library, Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10-5, Sunday noon-5.
Sept. 29 - Forum on the Meals Tax Referendum, presented by the League of Women Voters, Luther Jackson Middle School, 7-9 p.m.
Sept. 30 - Celebrate the re-opening of the Lincolnia Senior Campus, 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria, 10:30-2 p.m.
Oct. 1 - Yard Sale, Annandale United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-noon. Fundraiser for the homeless. Drop by before the Taste of Annandale.
Oct. 1 - Free document shredding and food drive, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 3333 Sleepy Hollow Road, 9 a.m.-12. Bring non-perishable food for the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Hosted by Long and Foster realtors Melissa Klein (aka MK) and Mike Castorina (aka MC).
Oct. 1 - TASTE OF ANNANDALE, Tom Davis Drive, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 5K Race at 8 a.m.
Oct. 2 - REVIVE!, a free training class on using naloxone to help people suffering from an opioid overdose, Merrifield Center, 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, Room 1-419, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 703-383-8500.
Oct. 2 - Pirate Treasure Hunt, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-4 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $7. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 5 - Talk on cybersecurity by a George Mason University expert, NARFE meeting, Mason Government Center, 10 a.m. Free and open to the public.
Oct. 5 - Community meeting on concerns about short-term rentals (like Airbnb), hosted by the Mason District Council, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, 7-9 p.m.
Oct. 7 - All About Bats Campfire, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $6. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 12 - FCPS meeting for parents on international study opportunities for middle and high school students, Gatehouse Administrative Center cafe, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register online.
Oct. 15 - Town Hall for Braddock residents, covering HOA governance, stormwater, trash, emergency preparedness, and caregiver support; Finance Park, next to Frost Middle School, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 15 - Book Sale, Woodrow Wilson Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 15 - Live Owl and Hawk Fest, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-3:15 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $7. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 15 - Flea Market and Fall Festival, Westminster School, 3919 Gallows Road, Annandale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 15 - Comics, Costumes & Cocktails, Collector's World, 7030 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 6-9 p.m. Door prize to first 25 people. Dress as your favorite character, 50 percent off all comic books. Drink specials at Cue Club.
Oct. 15 - Astronomy Campfire, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7-8 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $6. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 18 - Learn tree identification, Green Spring Gardens, 10-11:30 a.m. Adults. $18. Register online or call 703-642-5173.
Oct. 21 - Together on the Pathway to Wellness: Achieving Your Dreams!, a conference for people who have experienced mental health issues or substance abuse, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $30. Register online or call 703-324-9355.
Oct. 22 - Annandale Parade, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Pike, 10 a.m.
Oct. 22 - Animal Pajama Party, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7-7:45 p.m. Ages 2-7. $6. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 23 - A Cranberry Cornucopia, Historic House at Green Spring Gardens, 1-3 p.m. Adults. $32, includes traditional English tea. Call 703-941-7987 for reservations.
Oct. 29 - Poisonous plants garden tour, Green Spring Gardens, followed by reception at Historic House, 10-11:30 a.m. Adults. $12. Register online or call 703-642-5173.
Oct. 29 - Fear-less Fest, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7-9 p.m. Ages 4 and up. $7. Register online or call 703-941-1065.
Oct. 30 - Funny Bones, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 2-2:4$ p.m. Ages 2-6. $6. Register online or call 703-941-1065.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Characters and cocktails in Annandale

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