
11/03/2015
Deadline Nears For Battle Of The Bands Entries
Deadline Nears For Battle Of The Bands Entries
Teen musicians looking to compete in next year’s YouthFest Loudoun Battle of the Bands should submit their applications by Dec. 1.
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Deadline Nears For Battle Of The Bands Entries
Teen musicians looking to compete in next year’s YouthFest Loudoun Battle of the Bands should submit their applications by Dec. 1.
Seldom Scene To Play Benefit In Waterford
With the cancellation of the Waterford Fair in October, music lovers missed out on the fair’s top-notch bluegrass and traditional music line up.
Trail Race To Benefit Boulder Crest Retreat
In honor of the nation’s veterans, the Loudoun Road Runners Club will hold its Fourth Annual Loudoun 10K Trail Race Nov. 8 to benefit the Boulder’s Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness in Bluemont.
Mosby Heritage Area Association Celebrates 20 Years
The Mosby Heritage Area Association is 20 years old this year and will celebrate that birthday with a 19th century ball Saturday, Nov. 14, at the historic Llangollen estate.
Award-Winning Filmmakers Focus Lens On Teen Challenges
Dealing with loss, struggling to fit in and maintaining a strong sense of self in the face of social media pressure are issues with which a lot of teens grapple. A trio of young filmmakers will showcase their work tackling these challenges during a regional film festival this weekend.
Best Rack Around Looking For Decorated Bra Submissions
Best Rack Around, Leesburg’s specialty bra boutique, invites residents to decorate a bra for display as part of its annual Bras Raise Awareness Art Show & Auction.
Bargain Hunter Alert: It’s Hospital Rummage Sale Weekend
As members of Inova Loudoun Hospital Ladies Board prepare for their 77th annual rummage sale this weekend, they can heave a sigh of relief that they once again have done their job of supporting Loudoun’s hospital.
Contra Rebels Open Bluemont Dance Season
The high-energy, square-dance Contra Rebels band will open the 2015 Bluemont dance series for the Bluemont Concerts on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Hillsboro Old Stone School.
Loudoun Arts Council and Old Ox Host Arts On Tap Oct. 12
The Loudoun Arts Council and Ashburn’s Old Ox Brewery are joining forces for an Arts On Tap mixer Monday, Oct. 12 at the brewery.
Meg Ryan Makes Directorial Debut At Middleburg Film Festival
This year’s Oct. 22-25 Middleburg Film Festival will be a glittering affair, with actress Meg Ryan slated to attend and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on hand on Opening Night to welcome visitors to the third rendition of the event.
Loudoun Teen Launches Homegrown Fan Con
Last year, when 16-year-old Nami York’s mom asked him what he had in mind for a summer job, he told her he wanted to organize a home-grown fan convention—or con—in Loudoun, bringing together fellow teen fans of comics, animation, video games and science fiction.
Bitter Liberals Return To Tally Ho Stage
Leesburg’s Tally Ho Theatre will showcase some of the Northern Virginia’s wealth of talent in the Americana genre with an Oct. 9 concert featuring The Bitter Liberals and Silver Line Station.
Program Highlights Role Of Loudoun Women During The Civil War
In one of its final programs, the Loudoun County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee will pay tribute to the valor of local women during the Civil War.
Loudoun Grape Growers Learn The Ropes
Early on a cool September morning, things are jumping at Devilsbliss Vineyard near Waterford, as a small crew works to harvest tiny, sweet chardonnay grapes at the peak of ripeness.
Aerobatics, Art & International Culture Celebrated In Leesburg This Weekend
Leesburg has a busy weekend on tap, with three big community events on the schedule.
Seldom Scene, Furnace Mountain Headline Waterford Fair Stage Lineup
The Waterford Fair has been scoring big names in the traditional music scene for its weekend performance lineup Oct. 3 and 4.
The Competition Heats Up At Men Are Cooking Fundraiser
As far as fundraisers go, Loudoun Men Are Cooking has it all: great food, guys in aprons and a healthy dose of friendly competition.
Caffeine Helps Fuel Cyclists at Unique Plains Shop
Some things just go together. Wine and cheese. Sonny and Cher.
Sarah Huntington Celebrates 30 Years Of Capturing Loudoun
For three decades, Sarah Huntington has captured the people who make Loudoun what it is.
Epicurience Virginia Gears Up For Third Year
The sweeping lawn of the Morven Park mansion will again be the venue for the Labor Day weekend showcase of the finest Virginia food, wine and beer, as well as the skills of top area chefs and area wine and beer makers.
Jennifer Daniels Wraps Up Acoustic On The Green
Downtown Leesburg will be a little quieter on Saturdays as Leesburg’s beloved Acoustic On The Green concert series wraps up its 2015 season with folk-rock singer/songwriter Jennifer Daniels on Saturday.
Under The Radar: Wright Puts Spotlight On Emerging Artists
Singer-songwriter Todd Wright takes over the microphone at Music Planet Radio tonight at 8 p.m. to offer the second installment of his new show aimed at connecting listeners with overlooked and underplayed songs and songsmiths.
Bikers Commemorating 9/11 Attacks To Pass Through Loudoun Friday
A procession of motorcycles riding from Somerset, PA, to the Pentagon as part of the America’s 9/11 Foundation’s annual commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks will cross Loudoun County on Friday afternoon.
Engle Takes Acoustic On The Green Stage
The penultimate concert in this summer’s Acoustic On The Green series features Leesburg businessman and well-known singer-songwriter Prescott Engle.
Sweetnova: Amy and Luke Denton Find Harmony in Loudoun
Modern music history is full of famous couples. In Loudoun, Amy and Luke Denton, who make up the duo known as Sweetnova, are garnering a following on the local winery scene and have just released their first record.
Native Run To Play Tally Ho Aug. 20
Nashville-based, Northern Virginia-born pop-country duo Native Run returns home to play the Tally Ho Theatre Aug. 20.
Lucketts Fair Offers Family Fun This Weekend
Loudoun’s community festival season kicks off this weekend with the Lucketts Fair.
Mobile Gourmets: Food Trucks Are Rolling in Loudoun
Tarek Kipry and Jeremy Thrasher were young chefs at Leesburg’s highly rated The Wine Kitchen, a couple of 20-somethings looking to break out on their own. The answer came in the form of a repossessed food truck the guys found online. In June, Cured got rolling and has been making a splash at area breweries and Purcellville’s Saturday morning community market.
Swell Daze Plays Jammin’ Java Aug. 14, Loudoun Venues This Fall
Loudoun-formed, Harrisonburg-based rock band Swell Daze is spending some time in Northern Virginia this summer and releases its latest EP and music video with a show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna on Aug. 14.
The New Blues According to Jarekus Singleton
Loudoun’s newest music venue has its sights on up-and-coming talent in the blues and Americana genres. Blues phenom Jarekus Singleton fits the bill perfectly.
Local Favorite Plays Acoustic on the Green For 12th Year
One of the Acoustic on the Green series’ most requested artists, Gary Smallwood brings his acoustic blues and classic rock show to series for the 12th year this weekend.
Leesburg’s Smokehouse Live: Barbecue & Smokin’ Tunes
For Smokehouse Live co-owner Jim Foss, the restaurant’s blues and Americana music lineup is an added treat for patrons looking to enjoy tasty barbecue. But he admits that with the venue’s sweet lineup of up-and-coming performers—both national and local—there likely will be plenty of folks for whom music is the main draw.
Leesburg Actor Gets Start In Feature Film
While watching her son create home videos, Maud Kubeka always thought he could be successful in the acting industry.
Mary Ann Redmond Is Next Up For Acoustic on the Green
Area blues signer Mary Ann Redmond brings her one-of-a-kind soulful voice and internationally recognized songwriting skills to Acoustic on the Green on Saturday, July 18.
Tally Ho Adds Tonic To The Mix July 21
The golden boys of the post-grunge music scene, the guys from Tonic had a string of hit songs and a pair Grammy nominations under their belts when they took a break in the mid-2000s. But for the past seven years, they’ve been making longtime fans happy after returning to performing. This summer’s tour includes a stop at Leesburg’s Tally Ho Theatre on July 21.
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