Entertainment

Charles Town, WV – Hear ye, hear ye. (Remember how events were announced back in the Revolutionary War days?) On September 24, 2010, HMS Technologies, Inc. will be presenting the 2nd Annual Patriot’s Path Foundation Golf Tournament at the Locust Hill Golf Course in Charles Town, W. Va. In discussing the decision to be the presentation sponsor for...
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Washington, D.C. – If you’re in Virginia – or wherever – now’s the time to stand up and be heard. “Politicians” are supposed to be working for us, not the other way around. Congressman Bob Goodlatte has announced that he will be holding an “America Speaking Out” town hall meeting in the Shenandoah Valley tomorrow - where he...
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Woodstock, VA – It’s great exercise and a sure way to help others. The Volunteer Farm of Shenandoah is calling for volunteers to help harvest tons of vegetables needed to feed the hungry people through two food banks serving about a third of Virginia. Get Ready to Volunteer The farm is harvesting beans, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes,...
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Middletown – Out with the old. In with the new. Today, Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker announced the third play of the 2010-2011 season – Striking 12 – as well as its cast and performance schedule. Written by Groove Lilly, the musical comedy Striking 12, will run August 28 through September 25, 2010. “Wayside...
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Harrisonburg, VA – Last winter, The National Military Family Association chose Camp Horizons as the host of their popular Operation Purple Summer Camp for 2010.  The Association developed a free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed this...
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From the bookshelf – Entangled is the first fantasy adventure novel from the bestselling non-fiction author Graham Hancock. He writes: “This is a fantasy adventure time-slip novel, and as you can see this is quite a departure for me – fiction instead of non-fiction. But between the lines of what (I hope) is a non-stop action...
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From the beautiful Shenandoah Valley- There’s a lot to do and see near Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley, traveling from Virginia in the South, up through West Virginia, into Maryland, and finally into Pennsylvania. Here are some of the fairs and festivals that you and your family won’t want to miss during the rest...
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Tom’s Brook, VA – Here’s your chance to have fun and learn more about the history of the Shenandoah Valley at one of the places where it actually happened. The Shenandoah Germanic Heritage Museum’s is hosting the 1st Annual GermanFest. The GermanFest, an Oktoberfest-like event, is set for Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10 a.m....
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – On Saturday, August 14, 2010,  beginning at 7 a.m., the Route 11 Yard Crawl will return for its sixth year.  From New Market, Virginia in the South to Stephens City to the North, the “Crawl” has grown into a 50-mile  junk & treasure adventure. The Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group, along...
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Orkney Springs, VA – The Valley Music Scene – The third weekend of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs, Va. on August 13 and 14, 2010,  will feature: one of the nation’s best known Grammy-winning singer/songwriter on her first summer tour in years, and a chart-topping Irish folk-rock band. ***** On Friday, August 13...
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Fort AP Hill, Va – For the first time in the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the entire Scouting community will be brought together for a single, nationwide event to celebrate the organization’s 100th birthday, and reflect on what the organization has meant to millions of  America’s youth. Shining Our Light Across the...
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Edinburg, VA – Felix and Oscar are alive and well, and so is Community Theater in the Shenandoah Valley. It enriches the lives of cast and audience members alike at every turn. Just a reminder that auditions for Theater Shenandoah’s Fall production of the Neil Simon play, The Odd Couple, are scheduled for next weekend...
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Middletown, VA – And …you never know who will answer. Wayside Theatre Artistic Director Warner Crocker is pleased to announce the second play of the 2010-2011 season,  the comedy, Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Written by Sarah Ruhl, the play runs July 17 through August 14, 2010, and is sponsored by Computer and Copier of...
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Williamsburg area, Virginia – Busch Gardens is celebrating summer in a big way with a cool deal for families – free admission for kids 9 and younger. From June 21 through August 31 2010, Virginia residents can get a free child’s admission to Busch Gardens – a $51.95 value -with the purchase of an...
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Warrenton, VA – Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is hosting a special program at noon on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - featuring Matt Bowman, the professional wrestler known as “Wiseguy” Jimmy Cicero. This event is free and open to the public. Wiseguy Jimmy Cicero was trained in 1993 in Indian Trail, North Carolina by the...
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Luray, Virginia – It won’t be easy to keep up with the Junior Rangers at Shenandoah National Park! It’s fun and healthy to play in the parks, and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for “movin’ it outside.” Shenandoah is one of 20 national parks kicking off “Let’s Move Outside Junior Ranger.” ...
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Middletown, VA – With the continued success of its production of the play, “Shenandoah,” Wayside Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting event to their 2010 summer performance calendar. Wayside’s Intern Company will take off their tattered Union and Confederate uniforms and wipe away their battle dirt for an intimate night...
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Woodstock, VA – Hey, all you fair lovers and animal lovers! Mark your calendars – This year, The Shenandoah County Fair – Virginia’s Friendliest Fair – will run August 27  through September 4, 2010. Features include: harness racing, food, rides,  games, demolition derbies, a tractor pull, TNA wrestling amazing concerts, and animals of all...
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Middletown, VA – Pictures are just coming in from the production of the play, Shenandoah, a classic tale of one Virginia man,  Charlie Anderson, a widower, who didn’t want to get involved in the U.S. Civil War, but his family ended up pulled into the war through circumstances beyond his control. (Jimmy Stewart played...
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Orkney Springs, VA – Get ready for cool summer breezes and great tunes! The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (SVMF) has announced their 2010 lineup. During its 47 year history, the SVMF has gained a reputation throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as a place where: weekend travelers come to get away from it all, music lovers come...
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Harrisonburg, VA -  Seven musical groups based in Virginia are performing at James Madison University (JMU) in the “Concerts on the Lawn Series.” The outdoor performances are being held on Sunday evenings through June 27, 2010. The free outdoor concerts are sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Families are welcome to bring picnic...
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Strasburg, VA – With all of the talk about the dangers of nano-foods these days, it’s good to know a place where you can get real homegrown, fresh vegetables in the Shenandoah Valley. Cristina’s Cafe at 219 W. King Street  in Strasburg, Virginia, is now hosting a farmer’s market in their parking lot every Friday...
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Washington, D.C. – Well, here’s a Smithsonian Museum that I didn’t even know existed:  The National Postal Museum. And, their exhibits are both fun and educational. A Part of History: FDR and the U.S. Postal Stamp Franklin D. Roosevelt, president during the Great Depression, used stamps to communicate with the American people. He was an avid...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Well, it’s the official start to Summer in the Valley! Here are some of the great events planned for Memorial Day Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley. Grab the kids and come on out.  Relax and enjoy! In Winchester – Frederick County Visit the Winchester Visitors web site for more information. On...
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Conicville, VA – Just announced: An interactive musical event – with some wine and country barbeque. Who could ask for anything better? For the first time, the public will pick one of the acts for this summer’s Shenandoah Valley Music Festival line up- at the first ever “Barrels, Barbecue and Bands” on May 22...
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