Features

Service Authority art installation turns trash into treasure

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Service Authority: “Employees, contractors and customers visiting Prince William County Service Authority’s Spittle Administrative Building Lobby this summer will notice a new installation.”

“The sculpture is on loan to the Service Authority from the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (Soil & Water District) and Freedom High School’s Center for Environmental & Natural Sciences (CENS), who partnered on the initiative to promote the importance of reducing trash in the environment.”

Go to Service Authority art installation turns trash into treasure Read more

Stafford schools to ‘Chalk the Walk’ August 7

By Amelia Breeden
Students head back to class in Stafford County Public Schools on Sept. 3, 2013. [Submitted photo]

North Star education center is at 101 Shepherds Way in Stafford.

“Chalk the Walk is an opportunity for the local community to draw inspirational welcome messages on the sidewalks welcoming students to the start of the 2023-2024 school year.”

Go to Stafford schools to ‘Chalk the Walk’ August 7 Read more

‘Heron’s Haven’ wins Occoquan ‘Name the Island’ contest

By Madina Habib
Young herons like this one are frequently seen at Occoquan Bay. (Photo: Bob Blakney)

Town of Occoquan: “Congratulations to Tom and Mary Craig, whose submission “Heron’s Haven” was selected by the Occoquan Town Council from more than forty entries submitted in the inaugural “Name the Island” contest held during Occoquan’s Riverfest and Craft Show in June.”

“The contest, which will be held annually at Riverfest, asked participants to submit a name for the island adjacent to the Route 123 bridge that sits on the remains of a dike built by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1893. A sign will be placed on the island designating it as “Heron’s Haven” and displaying Tom and Mary’s names through June 30, 2024.”

Go to ‘Heron’s Haven’ wins Occoquan ‘Name the Island’ contest Read more

’42nd Street’ at Riverside has got a lot of what it takes to make you smile

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts]

The players returned to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to present “42nd Street,” a story about a girl who moves from a small town to New York City to find fame on Broadway.

Riverside’s production of the high-energy show stars Andrea McArdle as Dorothy Brock, the seasoned star hired to make the fictitious show in the play, “Pretty Lady,” a hit. The iconic McArdle has appeared in several Broadway plays, including her heart-winning performance in the title role of “Annie” in 1977, a major musical based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.”

Go to ’42nd Street’ at Riverside has got a lot of what it takes to make you smile Read more

“Haunted Hallows” returning to ARTFactory for second year

By Amelia Breeden
The ARTfactory at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas.

On October 13 and 14, the ARTFacotry will be hosting its “Haunted Hallows” event for the second year in a row.

This one’s for the people who really care about local news.

Locals Only members get deeper reporting, more context, and fewer shortcuts.

Think that’s you?
👉 Join Locals Only
Already a member? Sign in

Go to “Haunted Hallows” returning to ARTFactory for second year Read more

Heart House Inclusive Productions presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

By Madina Habib
[Photo by Paolo Chiabrando on Unsplash]

Tickets for kids are $5, and the musical will be located at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge.

“Featuring award-winning director and choreographer Caryn Hamilton, as our director and an amazing team of over 30 techs, artists, and customers; this show is sure to be a blast! There will be a sensory-friendly show offered, as well as accommodations and social stories available for all shows.”

Go to Heart House Inclusive Productions presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ Read more

Circus Vasquez to bring new show to Woodbridge

By Madina Habib

Press release: “Circus Vazquez, America’s premier family-owned circus, brings its all-new 2023 show to Woodbridge, Virginia when it plays Potomac Mall (2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge) from August 4 – 21.”

“Circus Vazquez is currently the largest family-owned circus in the United States. Featuring incredible performers from Mexico, Columbia, Mongolia, Chile, Ukraine, India, and the U.S. All-human cast (no animals) The show, which used to be presented in Spanish, is now presented in English Presented in the largest tent currently touring in the U.S., and it’s air conditioned.”

Go to Circus Vasquez to bring new show to Woodbridge Read more

Bluegrass Festival returning to Brentsville on September 30

By Uriah Kiser
Underground railroad brentsville courthouse prince william visit
The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre once severed as a stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local]

Prince William County Historic Preservation: “Brentsville’s Bluegrass Festival is on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am-4 pm. Tickets will go live on August 1st and can be purchased at pwcparks.org/bluegrass.”

Go to Bluegrass Festival returning to Brentsville on September 30 Read more

Dill Dinkers Pickleball to open 16,485 square foot space at Manassas Mall

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Mall at 8300 Sudley Road near Manassas.

Dill Dinkers Pickleball: “Dill Dinkers, the leading provider of dedicated indoor pickleball in Maryland, has signed a 10-year lease with Spinoso Real Estate Group for its first location, Manassas Mall. The facility will be located at 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109, in spaces A3 and A4, across from Autobahn Indoor Speedway, and is scheduled to open in early 2024.”

“The 16,485 square foot space will include six regulaQon-sized pickleball courts with fences and an outdoor surface, bathrooms, private event space, a pro shop, a ball machine, and a state-of- the-art reservation system. The facility will offer clinics, private and semi-private lessons, and leagues. A Director of Pickleball is on staff at each locaQon to ensure the pickleball programming is in line with Dill Dinkers’ high standards.”

Go to Dill Dinkers Pickleball to open 16,485 square foot space at Manassas Mall Read more

Local celebrity: KO Distilling releases ‘Evick Edition’ bourbon

By Madina Habib
Pete Evick and Bill Karlson

KO Distilling: “Manassas native, Music Director for the Bret Michaels Band, and Author, Pete Evick, has teamed up with Manassas craft distiller KO Distilling to release Bare Knuckle Evick Edition Bourbon.”

“This has been a deeply personal process to produce my bourbon,” said Evick. “We are bottling this bourbon at 98 proof to represent the year I signed my first record deal, and the barrels I chose from were filled during August, the month I was born. But the most important part is that the Evick Edition is produced in my hometown of Manassas, Virginia.”

Go to Local celebrity: KO Distilling releases ‘Evick Edition’ bourbon Read more
View More Stories