Potomac Parent is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Kristina.   1. What time you do wake up? I’m still on chemotherapy treatments until around August, so getting out of bed is not my favorite.  I’m usually up around 7, 7:30, but not functionally […]


NOKESVILLE — It’s that time of year again for the residents of Nokesville, Nokesville Day is back with a few changes this year.

Nokesville is a small village in western Prince William County. Each year, it hosts a festival called Nokesville Day which takes place on Saturday, May 19 this year.


From a press release: 

More than 30 Virginia craft breweries, artisan distilleries, and Virginia wineries will be on tap at the third annual Workhouse Brewfest on Saturday, August 4, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center in Fairfax County, Virginia (9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079). This event will feature live performances by 12 of the region’s most popular bands, food trucks, access to 12 air-conditioned art galleries and 65 artist studios, craft beer, artisan spirits, and Virginia wine.


In the topsy-turvy world of the Addams Family — where black is the brightest acceptable color, roses are harvested for their thorns, and Morticia expressing dreadful unhappiness delights her husband — the Rooftop Players production of The Addams Family Musical is entertainingly horrifying.

Based upon Charles Addams’ comic characters and, of course, the iconic TV series and film franchise, the show finds paterfamilias Gomez Addams firmly skewered upon the horns a the dilemma of keeping faith with the two greatest loves of his life.


From a press release: 

The Spring Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show will be held rain or shine on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Historic Occoquan. A 49-year tradition, this award winning outdoor street festival features nearly 300 artisans and crafters, fun interactive activities for the kids, live entertainment and great food.


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