ARTfactory, a creative arts center dedicated to providing quality programming in the visual and performing arts to Manassas, Prince William County, and surrounding areas, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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ARTfactory Rooftop Productions is set to present the psychological drama, and one of the most acclaimed plays in American theater history, Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley.
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ARTfactory is gearing up for a celebration in honor of its 40th anniversary with the upcoming Rooftop Productionsâ "Miscast Cabaret." This unique event, set to take place over two weekends in March at the Wind River Theater, promises an evening of unforgettable performances that challenge traditional casting norms.
"Miscast Cabaret" offers a twist on traditional Broadway performances, with cast members taking on roles that they wouldnât typically be cast in. Audiences can expect to be surprised and delighted as performers breathe new life into classic and contemporary songs from beloved musicals like "Waitress', 'The Book of Mormon," "Into the Woods", "Annie', and "Beauty and the Beast". The event promises to be a refreshing exploration of familiar tunes presented in unexpected contexts.
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The Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk: "Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith is planning civil celebrant weddings and vow renewals for her 6th Annual Valentine's Day Bash. Couples can exchange vows in an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family on February 14, 2024, at the Art Factory, a contemporary art hub located in the refurbished historic Hopkins Candy Factory building in downtown Manassas, Virginia."
"Every year, Clerk Smith hosts a Valentine's Day Bash to provide couples with special civil celebrant ceremonies. The Bash is intended to be a full day of elegant courthouse-style weddings and vow renewals. Clerk Smith's annual Valentine's Day Bash brings together couples and the community to celebrate love."
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Hello, Potomac Local News members: Here’s a list of distractions for you this weekend. I hope you find something fun to do as the Christmas season arrives.
A blend of violin, viola and cello, the Washington, D.C.-based trio The String Queens also blend together their careers, as educators by day and concert performers by night.
On Saturday, December 2, Fredericksburg will host one of our favorite Holiday traditions: the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade.
Mark your calendars for this Friday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m., as we kick off our 2nd annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park.
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is decked out for Christmas, and its Christmas show reminds us what it means to be kind this holiday season.
The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade has been a fixture in the community for 76 years. The parade takes place [Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m.]. This yearâs event takes place…
Welcome the holiday season with Stafford Countyâs 3rd annual Tree Lighting Festival held at the George Gordon Government Center on Friday, December 1, 2023. Community festivities begin at 6 p.m.
Christmas is about to arrive at ARTFactory in Manassas, as Rooftop Productions presents âWhite Christmas.â
Christmas is about to arrive at ARTFactory in Manassas, as Rooftop Productions presents âWhite Christmas.â
Set just after World War II, the light-hearted musical love story centers around the romantic relationship of the four main characters traveling to perform at a Vermont inn.
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ARTfactory:Â "The ARTfactory is to announce the renaming of their theater to the Wind River Theater. The theater, which is located on the third floor of the ARTfactory, is the home to ARTfactoryâs Rooftop Productions, Pied Piper Theatre, and Primetime Players. The space is also used for local community events, corporate gatherings, and rentals."
The ARTfactory can be found at 9419 Battle Street in Manassas.
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ARTfactory:Â "ARTfactory Rooftop Productions is bringing the holiday classic, Irving Berlinâs White Christmas to the newly named Wind River Theater at the ARTfactory."
"Based on the 1954 Paramount picture film of the same name, features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Veterans Bob Wallace (Christopher Anderson) and Phil Davis (Alan Pierce) have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a singing duo, the Haynes sisters (Jessi Shull and Rebekah Raze) en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander, General Waverly (Scott Pierce)."
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His Live Painting Demonstration is on June 2, from 6 p.m.d-9 p.m.
The artist reception is on May 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and includes live music by Oud player Radd Alghalibi and refreshments. You can RSVP for Ahmad's reception here. Lukman Ahmad is an American-Kurdish artist living in Manassas Park, Virginia. Ahmad first came to the United States in 2010 as a refugee. He began creating art in 1986 while still living in Syria. Ahmadâs art expresses the history and culture of the Kurds and adds a new experience to American art and culture. Ahmad has exhibited in over 100 exhibits in various countries, such as Syria, Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Switzerland. The paintings in this exhibit were inspired by classic Kurdish folkloric singing or Kurdish âepicsâ. Kurdish music is a central part of Kurdish culture, and epics are considered unique to Kurdistan. Traditionally, Kurdish folk songs are passed down orally, from generation to generation to preserve cultural history. Kurdish songs range from historical stories to epic tales, from lyrical poems to literary works. Most epic songs are associated with action, adventure, love stories, and even heroic themes, such as the Kurdish uprisings for independence. Epic singing is a continuation of two decades of research on the process of transforming the sung story (epic) into a visual story. Continuing this tradition of preserving history, each brush stroke within Ahmadâs work represents a piece of a Kurdish-sung story. Ahmadâs muse for this exhibit is a Kurdish singer named Ezzeddin, or in Kurdish, âEzzedino.â Ezzeddin was born in 1933 in the village of Harmshad in the Kurdish city of Mardin, Turkey. Ezzeddin was famous for his strong vocals and harmonious melodies. He recorded 8 tapes, most of which were recorded in the Kurdish city of Qamishlo in Syria and in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The tapes include the following: BavĂȘ NĂ»rĂź, DerwĂȘĂŸĂȘ EvdĂź, KalĂȘ Se'dĂ»n, Kor ElĂź Beg, Wey Lo, MemĂȘ Alan, and BavĂȘ Lalo. The ARTfactory Gallery Hours are Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. â 5 p.m. Submit press releases here: https://form.jotform.com/222106445621143