Whatever your New Year’s resolution this special Salsa workshop is bound to cover it somehow. Exercise, meet new people, learn to dance, MAKE THE MOST OF LIFE! There is a four week Salsa workshop at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory which runs from January 6th - 29th from 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn to Salsa [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, News, Prince William County on January 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
In the holiday spirit yet? Stop by the Manassas Museum this evening from 6- 8:30 pm for an unforgettable evening. Santa will arrive by VRE train for the Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Harry J. “Hal” Parrish II at 6:30. You’ll love the concert performance by the Resounding Joy hand bell choir from All Saints [...]
Filed under: Events, Prince William County on December 5th, 2008 | No Comments »
Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day, honoring our country’s war veterans, and as the Virginia Dept. of Tourism points out, “Virginia’s rich military history and iconic sites make the state a moving destination to honor those who fought for freedom.” Renew your sense of patriotism by checking out our memorials, battlefields (including Manassas), and museums. At Ash [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, History and Historic Places, News, Orange County, Prince William County on November 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
So it is Friday night and with the weather report looking absoulutely fabulous, there is no reason not to get out and enjoy the art and fresh air– oh and why not throw in a good bottle of wine and dinner? Historic Manassas has a bustling arts community, and they are not afraid to let [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Prince William County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques on November 7th, 2008 | No Comments »
Get ready for a “cornucopia experience.” We’re headed to the Farm and Food Expo in Winchester this weekend- and we can hardly wait. There will be over 50 exhibitors representing local farms, ag agencies, farmers markets, seed and tool companies, food nutritionists, conservationists… Bravo to the Virginia Organic Producers’ and Consumers’ Assocation for organizing a [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Greene County, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on October 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
Pearmund Cellars has the perfect adult Halloween Treat. Just dust off your costume and don it for a free wine tasting this weekend from Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2. The Barrel Room awaits with a vertical pour of Cabernet Franc or from its special holiday name, “Cab Frankenstein.” Non-wine treats are planned for children. Those [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, Prince William County, Wineries on October 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
Visitors to Old Town Manassas are delighted to discover the historic Candy Factory building at 9419 Battle Street. Back in the day, the Candy Factory produced sweets of course, but now it’s home to a theater, art gallery, and classrooms affiliated with the Center for the Arts of Great Manassas/Prince William County. This weekend the [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Prince William County on October 21st, 2008 | No Comments »
Come to Historic Old Town Manassas on Saturday, October 4, 2008 to celebrate the 26th Annual Fall Jubilee, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Jubilee will include a variety of live entertainment for both kids and adults. Artisans will display handmade jewelry, woodcrafts, photography, re-usable gift wrap, and other unique art and crafts. There will be a [...]
Filed under: Events, History and Historic Places, Prince William County on October 4th, 2008 | No Comments »
Tis the season. Virginia residents (and lucky visitors) can check out the wine harvest, apple festivals– replete with cider and apple butter makin’– and pick your own pumpkin patches– all against the backdrop of autumn’s colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Leaf-peeping season is upon us, and soon the highways will be clogged with crowds [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Greene County, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on October 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Check it out. The Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation Inc. has just launched a new website so that viewers can learn about the county’s beautiful historic properties and new ways to help preserve our community’s cultural icons. The county owns 10 important sites, including Rippon Lodge, Brentsville Courthouse Centre, and the Ben Lomond site.
Pictured: Situated [...]
Filed under: History and Historic Places, Prince William County on October 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
