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On April 19, 1775 Colonial militiamen faced off against about 700 British Regular Army troops on the village green at Lexington, Massachusetts. Warned by Paul Revere and friends, Militia from all over Massachusetts poured into the area to prevent the British from Seizing munitions and powder and attempting to capture Colonial leaders. On the 250th…
By Ash Woerner, Loudoun Valley High School The Gunslinger is a new musical written, composed and directed by Ben Demase, set to be performed May 23 and 24. For tickets go to https://loudounvhs.booktix.com/dept/main/e/GS. Performances are Friday, May 23, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The description of the senior CAS project is simple: develop a…
The Town of Leesburg’s Preservation Team will hold its first-ever Preservation Day, to be held on Thursday, May 8 at the Thomas Balch Library. This special event will feature three informative sessions designed for anyone interested in learning more about Leesburg’s architectural history, the Certificate of Appropriateness process, and best practices for maintaining historic buildings.…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that the Comprehensive Arts Plan Draft is now available for public review and comment. Residents can access the plan, all supporting documentation, and submit feedback on the Comprehensive Arts Plan webpage. Public comments may be submitted through the Comprehensive Arts Plan Comment Form through Sunday, May 18. Virtual Meetings …
On April 19, 1775 Colonial militiamen faced off against about 700 British Regular Army troops on the village green at Lexington, Massachusetts. Warned by Paul Revere and friends, Militia from all over Massachusetts poured into the area to prevent the British from Seizing munitions and powder and attempting to capture Colonial leaders. On the 250…
Two outstanding Loudoun County Public Schools educators have been selected Washington-area Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year by The Washington Post, the first double win for LCPS since 2013. Kimberly Poole, a career Mustang at J.L. Simpson Middle School, has been selected as The Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Jeff Joseph,…
Beginning Monday, May 5, Loudoun County Transit will add four commuter bus routes to improve service levels during peak morning and evening commuting hours. Loudoun’s commuter bus service provides rides from points in Loudoun County directly to sites around Crystal City and Washington, D.C. One-way fares are $11.00 with a SmarTrip® card and $12.00 with…
On Saturday, May 10, the Middleburg Arts Council and the Town of Middleburg will host its annual arts celebration, Art in the Burg. The event will feature artwork from local and regional artists, activities for kids, and a wine garden, on South Madison Street and Federal Street, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors will…
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces virtual review meetings for the Comprehensive Arts Plan for Loudoun County. The Comprehensive Arts Plan provides a vision for the arts in Loudoun County, with a clear set of goals and strategies regarding the development of public support for the arts that recognize and…
Bring your family and friends to the 11 th annual Purcellville Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event, held at Fireman’s Field Park located at 250 South Nursery Avenue, will feature live music and performances, an art exhibit, fun activities, and a variety of vendors…