On October 26, 2019, at 7:30 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, the MSO, under the baton of Music Director, James Villani, will open its 2019-2020 season.

Born in Arkansas and educated at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, she composed this symphony, her first of four, in 1931-32.


Jack Cavalier, a retired defense department engineer and long-time resident of Stafford County, is running for re-election to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to represent the Griffis-Widewater District. Cavalier was first elected to the Board in 1999 and has served as Chairman and Vice Chairman in the past.

Name: Jack Cavalier


Thomas Coen, a former Stafford County high school teacher, is running for re-election as George Washington District Supervisor. He is focusing on controlling development and growth in the county, preserving rural space while encouraging modern businesses to open up shop.

Name: Thomas “Tom” Coen


The projects in the school division’s capital improvement plan include a new high sixth school, a new elementary school, renovations for both Hartwood Elementary and Drew Middle schools.

Why it matters: The current CIP wishlist exceeds the county’s current level of debt affordability.


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