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Mattie Quesenberry Smith, VMI writing instructor, chosen Virginia’s Poet Laureate

Smith has served as a First Year Writing and Rhetoric Instructor at the Virginia Military Institute since 2013, teaching courses in rhetoric and writing. She is a published poet and has received numerous awards for her work.

Fall arts and crafts show in Occoquan for 54th year Sept. 28-29

The Fall Arts & Crafts Show will be open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 & 29 rain or shine. There is no admission fee at the gate. Shuttle service from nearby satellite parking lots is $8 round trip or 2 for $15. More information can be found at occoquanfestivals.com.

Spirit of Virginia Award to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association’s for preservation efforts

Said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia, and we thank them for their past and ongoing efforts.”

Lake Ridge Chorale to perform “Out of the Silence” concerts Feb. 23 & Feb. 27

Lake Ridge Chorale will present two performances of “Out of the Silence," a program of sacred and secular choral music by African-American composers and poets.

Colin: Son, Marine—ballet performances Veterans Day weekend Nov. 9-11 at Hylton Center

Colin became a Marine because he was passionate about making the world a better place,” Amy Wolfe stated. Colin was deployed to Iraq in July 2006. He wa“s killed by a roadside bomb only seven weeks later on August 30, 2006. Now, 17 years after Colin’s death, with the knowledge that the feelings of loss never get easier, his mother is committed more than ever to reach out to all who have served and suffered and to help them in their healing.

PW Arts Council announces upcoming events

Free summer concerts and more at (mostly)Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center.

Middle school students to perform “Excuses, Excuses” July 29 at Hylton Center

CAPAC (Denise McNeil-McPhail and Creative and Performing Arts Center) held a two-week summer STEAM camp for 53 middle school students, who will perform a one-act comedy twice on July 29, using what they learned during the camp.

Concert at County’s Connaughton Plaza this Friday, May 19

The 11-to-13-piece band, based out of Manassas, is the next act lined up for the Fridays at 5 Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 19, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center. The concert starts at 5 p.m.

Hylton Center gala April 28 to honor Carlos Castro and Jacquemin Family Foundation

Hylton Performing Arts Center will hold its 13th Anniversary Gala to honor contributors to the community and raise funds to continue artistic endeavors at the center.

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