WOODBRIDGE — Will Gong, a native of Woodbridge, launched his first sitcom, “Bunkheads.”
The show takes a comedic approach to the zombie apocalypse, as a teacher, actress, workout warrior, and wannabe rapper learn to live together as they take refuge in a bunker to save their lives.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) The Hylton Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the addition of “All In A Family” featuring Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche, and Lucy Wainwright Roche, Sunday February 24, 2019 at 4 p.m. in Merchant Hall.
Audiences will spend an unforgettable evening of harmonizing vocals, guitar and humorous stories with Grammy Award-winning American Folk Artist Loudon Wainwright III and acclaimed singer-songwriters Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche during All In A Family. The talented trio is on the road together for the first time, though each is an award-winning musical sensation in his/her own right.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Sheetz will celebrate the holidays by offering customers a free cup of freshly brewed coffee on both Christmas Day, from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m., and New Year’s, from 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Guests can walk into any of Sheetz’s 584 stores in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and North Carolina and receive a free cup of coffee.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) The Hylton Performing Arts Center schedule of performances in January and February 2019 is a testament to the diverse and accessible arts experiences the Hylton Center has to offer.
The beginning months of 2019 are filled with thrilling productions as part of the Hylton Center’s four main series: Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and American Roots Series. Tickets for these and other events are available at HyltonCenter.org.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) In an effort to further enhance communications during emergencies, the Prince William Service Authority is turning to what some consider “old school” technology.
Last month, the Service Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Prince William County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). The organization, which partnered with the County government after 9/11, consists of 31 licensed amateur radio operators who contribute their qualifications and equipment during disasters.
TRIANGLE (Press Release) – As part of its ongoing efforts to address aging park infrastructure and improve future visitor experiences, Prince William Forest Park will increase its per vehicle entrance fee to $15 on January 1, 2019. In 2020, the park will increase all entrance fees to meet nationwide standards.
“The new entrance fees will help us tackle backlogged maintenance and repair projects,” Superintendent Tanya Gossett said. “As our visitation grows, the wear and tear on the park’s infrastructure increase. We want Prince William Forest Park to continue to be your favorite place to relax and enjoy well-maintained trails, clean and comfortable campgrounds, sturdy and scenic bridges and the park’s many other amenities.”
DUMFRIES — Dr. Mary Kate Moriarty is a contestant in an upcoming episode of Jeopardy!
She’s a dentist at Modern Day Dentistry in Fettler Park just outside Dumfries and has been a resident of Northern Virginia for more than 20 years.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — (Press Release) Prince William Little Theatre hits the stage at the Hylton Performing Arts Center again, this time presenting, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” directed by Caroline Scarborough, adapted by Joe Landry, and presented by special arrangement with Playscripts.
This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a live, captivating 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that bring a few dozen characters to life on the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he faces difficult circumstances one fateful Christmas Eve.
WOODBRIDGE — A Star Wars event at Freedom High School put on by Boy Scout Troop 501 has been abruptly canceled, following reports that the high school told the troop they could not have full access to the gymnasium, despite a previous agreement.
The event, Star Wars Days, was scheduled for December 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Freedom High School gymnasium.
MANASSAS – (Press Release) Strasburg High School sophomore string bass player, Raegan Fisher, is the youngest member of the MSO, and has been performing with the orchestra since last season. She will be the featured soloist at the MSO’s Annual Family Concert, All Creatures Great and Small, on Saturday December 8 at 3:30 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. She will be presenting two movements of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. The Elephant movement of the piece is written for string bass solo, and the plan was for her to play it with the orchestra. But at the suggestion of her father, she offered to play The Swan movement also which was originally written for cello, and is very challenging to play on string bass. Her performance should not be missed.
Raegan began her musical training as a cellist when she was in the sixth grade. Her teacher challenged her to try the string bass. Since Raegan is only 4’10” tall and her bass is 7’6”, this presented some obstacles that needed to be overcome. She sits on a stool when she plays, and that enables her to get a better reach. Her efforts were extremely successful, and she has been recognized by selection to several county and regional ensembles, and was the youngest musician in Shenandoah County to participate in the Virginia All-State Band and Orchestra.
