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MANASSAS – (Press Release) George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) in collaboration with the Washington National Opera (WNO) announce Raising Voices, a new program of opera and musical theater, to be held Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

Featuring the combined talent of Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist and Mason Opera and Vocal Studies students, Raising Voices marks the beginning of a developing partnership between these two important programs, aimed at expanding the support, growth, and opportunities for young opera singers in America.

MANASSAS – (Press Release) Virginia National Ballet proudly presents the ballet Carmen, and Life in the Fast Lane, a rocking contemporary ballet to The Eagles greatest hits, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 3 pm.

Carmen, the powerful ballet about the ill-fated Gypsy, based on the famous opera by Bizet, was choreographed by Artistic Director Rafik Hegab, and originally premiered by VNB in 2016.  Life in the Fast Lane is a brand-new contemporary ballet receiving its premiere as the opening performance in the program. Get ready for some fun honky-tonk, sizzling rock dances, and powerful love ballads!

Prince William, Virginia is the perfect place to enjoy the spring weather. From bluebell festivals to world class music, craft beverages and fantastic local food to enjoy, events include concerts, festivals and family friendly events for the community.

Spring Flower Festivals

MANASSAS – (Press Release) The Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted the 33rd Annual Valor Awards at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, honoring over 100 of the community’s finest to a crowd of over 600 attendees.

The amazing stories were narrated by Aaron Gilchrest from NBC4 and the crowds enjoyed light refreshments from Potomac Place Assisted Living Community.

MANASSAS – (Press release) Write by the Rails (WbtR), the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, is pleased to announce its Spring Writer’s Workshop to be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal, 9325 West Street, Manassas.

The event will provide opportunity for writers of all levels to learn more about publishing, preparing to write a book, copyright, motivation and more.