Thursday, May 10, 2012
The talent show, in its second year, will take place on Mother's Day weekend.
Project Infusion is proud to present the second annual "Manassas Got Talent," a youth and young adult showcase of singing, dancing, positive rap (no profanity), poetry and more being held on Saturday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Metz Middle School. Celebrity judges include Osbourn High School principal John Werner, who during his 19 years in public education, has led and supervised five different fine and performing arts programs throughout Northern Virginia; Mally Dryden-Mason, with Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR); Performer and singer Urian Murray; and Kelly Cooper, a U.S. Air Force veteran. Tina Murray, founder of Project Infusion, said there's about 12 performing acts taking to the …
The artwork will be on display to the public through May 21.
Osbourn High School (OHS) student artwork will be on display at City Hall in Old Town Manassas now through May 21. "Every year in April we hold a special showing of our top student art on the first floor of the City Hall building," said Sarah Weaver, who is the Fine Arts Department supervisor at the local high school. A special opening reception and light refreshments were held on April 23 at City Hall, where Manassas Mayor Harry J. (Hal) Parrish ll provided remarks to the students and their parents in attendance. "This is a great opportunity to showcase our art students, their artwork, and share it with our community for the public to see," Weaver said. "Thanks to the wonderful support from both Mayor Parrish and Larry Hughes, the …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
This free, family event starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Hylton performing Arts Center in Manassas.
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Thursday, May 3
From the Prince William County Arts Council: The Prince William County Arts Council and Hylton Performing Arts Center will present Arts Alive 2012 from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, at the Hylton Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Arts Alive will include performances, exhibits, hands-on activities and demonstrations by local artists and arts organizations. Inside and outside the Hylton Center, Arts Alive will feature 18 performances on three stages; visual art on display and for sale; local authors reading their work and telling stories; and food for purchase from local vendors. Performances by Arts Council members will range from ballet to belly dancing, from orchestra to a drum and bugle corps, from children’s theater to …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Enjoy historical events in Manassas this month.
Manassas, Virginia is the only town in the United States that endured two major battles in the Civil War. Learn more about the history in your backyard by attending these historical events in May. Event: Sheep Shearing Program When: May 5, 2012 from 11:00am to 3:00pm Where: Ben Lomond Historic Site Cost: $5 per person, children under six free Contact Information: 703-367-7872 Event: Book Talk: Erick Buckland's "Mosby Men and Mosby's Keydet Rangers" When: May 6, 2012 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Manassas Museum Cost: Free Contact Information: 703-368-1873 Event: Civil War Trails Tour When: May 6, 2012 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Where: Manassas Museum Cost: $15 per person Contact Information: 703-368-1873 Event: History …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Radio station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a battle of the bands. To be a contestant submit your band's video by noon on Friday.
The country music station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a Battle of the Bands contest that ends at noon on Friday. Northern Virginia area bands can submit a YouTube link to a video of the band to the contest site that is no longer than four minutes. Be sure to read the rules. "Six bands will be chosen to perform on May 3rd or May 17th at Growler's in Gaithersburg and compete for the chance to open the day at WMZQ Fest on June 3rd!" according to the contest's website. Read more, including the contest rules at the WMZQ contest page. From the looks of the Facebook comments, a Maryland band called The Sam Grow Band, which frequents such establishments as The Whiskey in Annapolis, seems to be a popular contestant so far. The accompanying video …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
More than 500 students and adults will be at the Manassas Park Community Center for the SeaPerch Challenge this week.
Hundreds of the nation's brightest students are set to converge on the Manassas Park Community Center this week for the National SeaPerch Challenge. The three-day event begins Wednesday, and students will convene in the community center’s aquatics area on Thursday for the actual underwater robotics competition. The community center will also host an awards dinner where former White House chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra will speak. Prince William County Public Schools and the visitors bureau, Discover Prince William and Manassas, are coordinating the students' visits to Manassas museums and other local attractions such as the Manassas Battlefield. The students are also set to tour several companies in Prince William that specialize …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Manassas, Virginia is the only town in the United States that endured two major battles in the Civil War. Learn more about the history in your backyard by attending these Civil War Sesquicentennial events in April.
Manassas, Virginia is the only town in the United States that endured two major battles in the Civil War. Learn more about the history in your backyard by attending these Civil War Sesquicentennial events in April. Event: Live by the Sword– Die by the Sword: Light-horse Harry Lee in the America Revolution and the War of 1812 lecture When: April 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Old Manassas Courthouse Cost: Free, donations accepted Contact Information: 703-792-4754 Event: Historic Preservation Talk and Hard Hat Tour of the Jail When: April 14-15, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre Cost: $15 per person Contact Information: 703-365-7895 Event: Family History Day: Put your Best Foot …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Old Town stores participating in annual Easter event week of April 3rd.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Advance ticket sales brisk in Northern Virginia for PG-13 film debuting with special showings at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
For many teenagers, life feels like a matter of life and death. In "The Hunger Games," it actually is. The new release, destined to be a blockbuster from the pre-sold tickets alone, is a beautiful, deeply affecting, and riveting film with a heroine for the ages. Actress Jennifer Lawrence, luminous and compelling as Katniss Everdeen, can express a myriad of emotions on her face without speech. In a movie world where actors often merely state their emotion and inner thoughts, the screenwriters and director of "The Hunger Games" trust Lawrence to pull it off with acting. Treading similar territory to her Oscar-nominated acting for "Winter's Bone," she vacillates between resignation and a melancholy determination that breaks your heart. …
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is bringing back the popluar Castleton Festival and Family Series for the upcoming 2012-2013 season, which begins September 1.
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Monday, March 19
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is bringing back the popluar Castleton Festival and Family Series for the upcoming 2012-2013 season, which begins September 1. The 2012-2013 Hylton Presents season features 22 performances by world class artists and ensembles, including The Capitol Steps, Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi, Shaolin Warriors, Dailey & Vincent, Chucho Valdés, “Live at Birdland,” Arlo Guthrie, Danú, Lila Downs and more, according to a press released issued by the local venue. The Hylton Family Series returns with exciting and modestly priced performances for families to enjoy and experience the arts together after a successful first year. In addition, the Hylton Center announced the new season for its Resident Arts …
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