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Sally Struthers Returns: Riverside Center for Performing Arts presents ‘Love Letters’

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:45PM

Riverside Center for Performing Arts showcases “Love Letters,” featuring Sally Struthers and Patrick A’Hearn, for a limited two-week engagement ending August 4, 2024.

“Love Letters” centers on the lifelong correspondence between Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, childhood friends from affluent backgrounds. Their story unfolds through exchanges of letters and postcards, revealing their personal journeys and romantic tensions spanning decades. The play navigates their separate paths through school, careers, and tumultuous personal lives, culminating in a poignant conclusion.

Pied Piper Theatre’s Senior Intensive Presents Anastasia the Musical (Youth Edition)

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:42PM

Bricks & Minifigs of Woodbridge sponsors an ARTfactory Pied Piper Theatre Intensive, Anastasia the Musical.

Anastasia: The Musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway musical. The story unfolds from the end of the Russian Empire to the 1920s Paris. A young woman seeks to resolve the mystery of her past while a Soviet officer tries to stop her. She teams up with a con man and a former aristocrat on a journey to find a home, love, and family.

U.S. Navy Band Cruisers to Perform at National Museum of the Marine Corps

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:40PM

The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers are set to deliver a performance at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on July 25, 2024, at 7 p.m. This event is part of the ongoing MCHF Summer Concert Series.

Formed in 1999, the band consists of nine Navy members. The name, inspired by the Navy’s multi-missioned Cruiser ships, symbolizes the band’s versatile musical capabilities. Their repertoire includes jazz, rhythm blues, classic rock, and pop.

Explore Local History on the Historic Dumfries Trail Walk

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:25PM | Updated July 24, 2024 at 10:48PM

The Potomac Shores Trails Committee invites the public to participate in the Historic Dumfries Trail Walk on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This free event will take place along the scenic paths of Heritage Ridge Trail, located at the intersection of Potomac River Blvd and Belle Isle Drive in Dumfries, VA.

Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of local history, guided by experts from the Historic Dumfries organization. The walk will highlight significant events from the area’s past, including insights into the pre-colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War.

Police Announce Fourth Annual Community Fair

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:00AM

[Photo: Prince William County Government]

The fair aims to celebrate diversity and embrace unity within the community. Various public safety departments and agencies will participate, including the police, animal services, fire and rescue, the sheriff’s office, and the Department of Public Safety Communications.

Attendees can expect fun displays and activities, live music, food trucks, and more. The event engages the community with local public safety services and provides an enjoyable experience for all ages.

Ghost Story: Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre to Host 15th Anniversary Event

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated October 16, 2024 at 4:19PM

Photo: Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation

The Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation and Prince William County Parks & Recreation will host a special event at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. The event marks the 15th anniversary of the Centre’s appearance on an episode of the television show Ghost Hunters.

The event will occur at the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow. The evening begins with a free screening of the “Ghost Hunters” episode from 7 to 8 PM. Following the screening, there will be a ghost tour from 8 to 9 p.m. The tour costs $15 per person, and advance tickets are recommended. Tickets will be available starting August 6th at pwcparks.info/hptickets.

Living History Programs Highlight 163rd Anniversary of First Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 16, 2024 at 4:19PM

Photo: Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation

Several people gathered at the Manassas National Battlefield yesterday, July 20, 2024, to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas. The event marks one of the two major battles of the Civil War on the battlefield, marking the start of the four-year conflict between the states.

The park events on July 20 focused on experiencing the battles through various sensory experiences with programs and stations across Henry Hill. Activities included firing demonstrations, Civil War field music, interactive tactile exhibits, kids’ crafts, junior ranger activities, cooking demonstrations, food samples, and other living history programs. These activities extended throughout the park, including at the Andrew Redman Blacksmith Shop.

From Intimidation to Empowerment: A Leader’s Journey Through Leadership Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 17, 2024 at 8:00AM

Jackson Green

Martina Jackson Green, Executive Director at the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William County, recently graduated from the Leadership Prince William Class of 2024.