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Festivaltopia

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It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories

Some states quietly watch history pass by. Maryland doesn’t do that. Despite its small footprint, this mid-Atlantic state has given America some of its most powerful symbols, its most enduring traditions, and a few hard truths it didn’t always want to hear. From national anthems to military culture, from federal power to unflinching television, Maryland ... Read more The post It Started in Maryland – And It Helped Shape How America Fights, Governs, and Tells Its Grittiest Stories appeared first on Festivaltopia .

Maryland · 1d

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Outdoor Fall Fun and More in Frederick: Nov. 6-7

Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick, including a local folklore festival and a Sasquatch hunt!. Folkways are the traditions that give a place its unique identity. Learn more about Frederick County’s at this fireside music and arts event at Snook Family Agricultural Center.

Frederick, MD · 3d

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Sharon Virts prescribes the perfect fall read for every kind of reader

There's something about fall that makes people want to curl up with a good book. Whether it's a mystery by the fire, a chilling page-turner for Halloween season, or a comforting story for a rainy afternoon, autumn has become the unofficial season of reading. Bestselling Historical Fiction Author Sharon Virts...

Leesburg, VA · 20h

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Ruth’s Tea Room: A Winchester Institution That Welcomed All

Winchester, Virginia — Ruth’s Tea Room, a Winchester business established during segregation, served as a gathering place for people of different racial backgrounds and later gained recognition in travel guides documenting businesses that welcomed African American and LGBTQ+ travelers. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) is highlighting...

Winchester, VA · 3d

PWLiving

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A Killer Night at Club 85 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the ARTfactory

Murder, mayhem, and totally radical fun collide in A Killer Night at Club 85! This immersive 1980s-themed murder mystery drops guests into the middle of a high-stakes whodunit set against the backdrop of the decade’s hottest new nightclub. When a devastating financial setback turns deadly, everyone in the room becomes a suspect—and every clue could be the key to solving the crime.

Manassas, VA · 14h

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McLean Art Gallery welcomes new exhibit, prepares for 2027 closure

Time is ticking down on the McLean Art Society’s stay at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. The nonprofit will welcome a new exhibit titled “City Life” to its McLean Art Gallery tomorrow (Wednesday) that’s now expected to be one of the last in the pop-up space at 6224B Old Dominion Drive.

Mclean, VA · 2d

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Northern Virginia Library Updates: Construction, Safety Concerns, Affordable Housing, and VA Library of the Year

Northern Virginia libraries have been making news. The George Mason Regional Library is currently closed for a two-year renovation, the Vienna-Carter Library construction is underway, and more. Here’s a roundup of local library news. Reston Regional Library Addresses Safety Concerns. Reston Regional Library sits next to the Embry Rucker...

Vienna, VA · 1d

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The Courage to Begin: Browntown Songwriter Roger Tomhave Earns National Recognition for Inspirational Song

Browntown may be a small community nestled in Warren County’s scenic Gooney Valley, but one resident is making a name for himself in the national songwriting community. Roger Tomhave, a singer, songwriter, artist, and longtime arts educator, has received national recognition for his original song, “The Courage to Begin,” a message about persistence, creativity, and finding the determination to take that all-important first step.

Warren County, VA · 1d

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New Market Couple Turns Card-Selling Hobby Into Frederick Golf Exchange

A husband-and-wife team with deep roots at Northwest High School in Germantown officially opened Frederick Golf Exchange in New Market on Tuesday, turning what started as an online side hustle selling sports cards into a full-fledged golf retail shop. Ryan and Courtney Ples now run the store together at New Market Commons, blending used-club trade-ins with apparel from brands that have mostly lived online until now.

New Market, MD · 1d

PWLiving

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Disney’s “Frozen” Brings the Magic of Arendelle to Manassas

Get Your Tickets Today! Several shows are already sold out!. Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory presents the full-length Broadway musical at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Nov. 20 to 29. When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally unleashes her hidden powers, trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter, her fearless younger sister...

Manassas, VA · 1d

PWLiving

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Christmas at VAWFSC: Make a Difference This Holiday Season

Provided by Virginia Women and Family Support Center. At Virginia Women and Family Support Center, they believe every family deserves joy, warmth, and celebration during the holidays. No child should miss out on the wonder of opening a gift, and no parent should feel alone in providing for their children.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Port Tobacco Players Presents An Encore Presentation Of “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes Of 1926 & 2002”

The following is a press release from Port Tobacco Players. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2026 Utopia Film Festival. Join us for the encore presentation of the documentary Unseen Hooks. Discover the chaos and horror of a town experiencing not one but two devastating tornadoes in less than a century, along with remarkable stories of heroism, resilience, stoicism, and even humor. Learn how the disaster became the catalyst for building a consolidated school and full-service hospital and establishing the county’s first volunteer fire department. Experience the powerful story of how a community came together, overcame unimaginable trauma and destruction, and learned to rise and build again.

La Plata, MD · 2d

The Washington Informer

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Carter G. Woodson Home to Reopen to Public

The Carter G. Woodson Home in Northwest D.C. is scheduled to reopen to the public on Nov. 7 following two decades of renovations to the national historic site. The post Carter G. Woodson Home to Reopen to Public appeared first on The Washington Informer .

Washington, DC · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: Discounts & Deals

Here is a list of local businesses providing discounts and freebies for Veterans Day 2026. Offers are subject to change and may vary by location. Some promotions are available only at participating locations. Veterans should bring proof of military service, such as a military ID, VA card, DD214 or other accepted documentation.

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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WATCH: George Gallo brings the outdoors inside on Caroline Street

Meyer Fine Art on Caroline Street opens an exhibition of American plein air artist George Gallo on Thursday, November 5, with a reception at 5:30. Gallo paints his scenes outdoors in the open air, and he is the first contemporary artist the gallery has formally represented. We received a preview with gallery owner Mike Meyer. meyerfineart.gallery.

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d

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Close to Home: Jochums add their own chapter to townhouse’s long-standing story

A stately Federal townhouse on Oronoco Street is witness to more than two centuries of Alexandria’s rich history. The home was built in 1795 as an investment for John Potts Jr., the first secretary of George Washington’s Potomac Company. In 1799, he deeded the property for $12,000 to William Fitzhugh of Chatham, a former delegate to the Continental Congress.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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This Maryland Musical Wonderland Is a Huge Destination for Guitar Players and Gear Fans

Some of the instruments at this Maryland music store stay in warehouses because there simply isn’t enough showroom space. That’s a remarkable problem for a shop already packed with guitars, amplifiers, pedals, and equipment for just about every kind of musician. Guitar fans can browse electric and acoustic...

Maryland · 2d

Maryland Independent

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Documentary about La Plata tornados airs on 100th anniversary

Stanley Preston was eating dinner at the Charles Restaurant and Bar in La Plata after a day of filming a documentary when it dawned on him that he was sitting in an area that saw devastation. “It’s incredible that we’re sitting here after seeing what the 2002 tornado did to the town,” Preston, director of the documentary “Unseen Hooks,” said. The documentary was going to be only about the 1926 tornado, which swept through La Plata a century ago and killed 13 children and two adults, but many people still alive today remember the 2002 tornado, Anthony Puzzilla, historian and executive producer of the documentary, said. The documentary tells the story of how La Plata was struck by two of the most powerful tornadoes on record. It will be shown on Nov. 9 on Maryland Public Television, 100 years after the 1926 tornado, and was shown at the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt last month. “It just seemed like a meteorological anomaly,” Preston said. “They’re still amazed that it could even happen.” While the town is still known for its tornadoes, it gained relationships with other jurisdictions, Mayor Jeannine E. James said during the screening premier of the documentary on

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Reston Community Players’ ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ lets the good times roll

Once Upon a Mattress is a beloved musical featuring music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Reston Community Players’ version is set in 1920s New Orleans with doses of Mardi Gras inserted throughout the visual elements of the production. Rather than hearing a traditional overture at the beginning, the audience is greeted by the Minstrel (Jonathan Grygiel) dressed as a cordial Southern Gentleman to tell the classic tale of the Princess and the Pea. Grygiel immediately captivates us with his smooth, Benoit Blanc-style persona and beautiful vocal performance.

Reston, VA · 2d