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Mattie Quesenberry Smith, VMI writing instructor, chosen Virginia’s Poet Laureate
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/27/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government / Creative Arts /
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.
Best of the Region art winners announced and now showing in The Hall at Manassas City Hall
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FROM Patty Prince, Communications Manager, City of Manassas 03/24/18 / Local Government / Manassas / Creative Arts /
Now showing until April 6 in the Hall at Manassas City Hall, the Best of the Region Art Show featuring the work of artists from this region. Winners were selected by Judge Rosemary Gallick, professor of art and art history at Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus. “The Best of Region 2018 show encompasses a great variety of styles, subject matter and techniques.
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Student artists make a splash at Water Art Invitational
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FROM Prince William County Schools 03/15/18 / Education / Environment / Creative Arts / Kids Konnection /
Colgan High School sophomore Lierin Simms was the grand prize winner n the 2018 Water Art Invitational, sponsored annually by the Prince William County Service Authority. Interpreting the theme "Water Makes Everything Happen," Simms' painting captured the importance of clean water to humans and how we impact the environment.
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Second Saturday Writers Guild begins March 10 at NOVA library in Woodbridge
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02/05/18 / People & Places / Woodbridge / Books & Libraries / Creative Arts /
Northern Community College Woodbridge Campus, in collaboration with the OWL Writers of Southeastern Prince William County, announce the formation of the Second Saturday Writers Guild to provide the college and its surrounding writing community a comfortable environment to connect, network and hone their craft.
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Committee of 100 panelists applaud The Arts in Prince William County
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BY Nancy Kyme, Writer in Residence 01/22/18 / Business / People & Places / Creative Arts /
"Are the Arts Alive in Prince William County?" the Prince William Committee 100 asked in its monthly forum on Jan. 18, held at the Clearbrook Center of the Arts in the Tackett's Mill Center of Lake Ridge. "Yes!" came the anwers from all five panelists.
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State awards for theatre programs and participants at three western Prince William schools
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FROM Prince William County Schools reports 11/18/17 / Education / Creative Arts /
PWCS drama students from Reagan and Gainesville Middle Schools and Patriot High School turned in winning performances at the Theatre Festival held in conjunction with the Virginia Theatre Association annual conference Oct. 28-29.
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Gainesville Middle School’s annual Mistletoe Craft Show Nov. 18
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11/17/17 / Education / Gainesville / Benefit Event / Creative Arts / Kids Konnection /
Gainesville Middle School’s annual Mistletoe Craft Show will be held for the fifth year on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Gainesville Middle School for the Arts and Sciences, 8001 Limestone Dr., Gainesville.
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Va. Theatre Festival awards and auditions for PWC students
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11/15/17 / Education / Creative Arts /
PWCS drama students performed at the Theatre Festival held in conjunction with the Virginia Theatre Association annual conference October 28-29.
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NOVA’s Manassas campus invites community invited to attend International Night Nov. 20
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11/02/17 / Education / Manassas / Creative Arts / Good Eating / Just for Fun / Music /
The evening from 7 to 10 p.m. will feature a journey around the world showcasing the many cultures that are represented at NOVA-Manassas. The event includes a keynote speaker, skits, music, raffles, food and more.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
