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Vpstart Crow presents "Red Vs. The Wolf" and "Shakespeare's Clowns"
Friday, May 9, 2008 8:00 PM thru Sunday, May 11, 2008 3:00 PM
Location: The Cramer Center
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From May 9 through the 18, Vpstart Crow will be presenting two one act plays directed towards a youth audience. The first, "Red vs. The Wolf" is a retelling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood towards the Wolf's point of view. The other, "Shakespeare's Clowns" takes a tour of some of the clownish characters from Shakespeare's comedies.

These plays will be presented Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors/county and city employees.

For more information call 800-660-8580 or visit www.vpstartcrow.com.


Vpstart Crow presents "Red Vs. The Wolf" and "Shakespeare's Clowns"
Friday, May 16, 2008 8:00 PM thru Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:00 PM
Location: The Cramer Center
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From May 9 through the 18, Vpstart Crow will be presenting two one act plays directed towards a youth audience. The first, "Red vs. The Wolf" is a retelling of the story of Little Red Riding Hood towards the Wolf's point of view. The other, "Shakespeare's Clowns" takes a tour of some of the clownish characters from Shakespeare's comedies.

These plays will be presented Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors/county and city employees.

For more information call 800-660-8580 or visit www.vpstartcrow.com.


Carmen by Manassas Ballet
Saturday, May 17, 2008 thru Sunday, May 18, 2008
Location: Manassas Ballet Theater
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Saturday May 17th at 7 pm

Sunday May 18th at 5 pm

 

ticket info at 703-257-1811


14th Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2008 10:00 AM thru 5:00 PM
Location: Old Town Manasssas
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The Manassas Heritage Railway Festival is a family celebration of the rich railway history that Manassas has to offer.  Manassas Junction was the site of both the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas during the Civil War and of the nation’s first military railroad. Attractions include a variety of elaborate model railroads; railroad history and memorabilia; living history and folklore; 3 live bands throughout the day; and children’s rides and activities.  Tickets for the much anticipated VRE excursion train ride to Clifton and back will be $6.00, and available on May 15. Tickets must be purchased IN PERSON at the train depot. Historic Manassas is unable to hold tickets or mail them. This event is free to the public.

 

 

 

At 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm don't miss the one-man music and comedy of Rick Hubbard and The Kazoobie Kazoo Show on the Kid's Stage!

 

 

Vendors of railroad related merchandise and memorabilia, as well as sponsors are invited to contact Steve at Historic Manassas to participate in this traditional event.

 

A Special Thank You to all of our sponsors:

   

 


4th Annual Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival
Sunday, June 15, 2008 11:00 AM thru 6:00 PM
Location: Loy E. Harris Pavilion
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Now in its fourth year, the Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival is held on Father’s Day at the Harris Pavilion, located in the heart of historic Old Town Manassas.  Featuring headline jazz artists, this smaller event is a more intimate, relaxed afternoon of tasting and purchasing wines from 14 different award-winning Virginia wine artisans. Attendees appreciate this refined atmosphere for the chance to discuss wines with the vintners, shop at the merchant booths that offer wine related merchandise and dine from upscale food concessions.  Tickets are sold for tasters as well as non-tasters for this event and make great Father's Day gifts for dad!

 

 

 

There are 14 Virginia wineries participating in this year's festival:

 

Horton Winery                                  First Colony Winery

Pearmund Cellars                            White Fences Vineyard & Winery

The Winery at La Grange                 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards    Kluge Estates

Fox Meadow Winery                        Lost Creek Winery

Vino Curioso                                    Potomac Point Winery

Del Fosse Vineyards & Winery         Loudon Valley Vineyards

 

Our favorite jazz headliner Marcus Johnson will once again be joined by Keith Wesby, and festival newcomer L'Tanya Mari'.

                    

 

 

Vendors of wine-related merchandise and sponsors should contact Steve Urry for participation information.

 

A Special Thank You to all of our sponsors:

 

 


The Gray Ghost
Friday, July 18, 2008 8:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Location: Gray Ghost Theatre
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Local legend Col. John S. Mosby springs to life in the Civil War drama The Gray Ghost, a newly written theatrical production by Ken Elston.

 

Gray Ghost Theatre Company playwright Ken Elston and guest co-director, Rex McGraw, bring the colorful Civil War cavalry officer John Singleton Mosby to life through a series of creative theatrical components that will delight any audience from the Civil War buffs to the history novices and from young to old.  Exciting events unfold on stage with the theatrical production of The Gray Ghost. This is the story of John S. Mosby during the darkest days of the Civil War, but it offers excellent theatre and excellent history with humor, action, and heart.  

 

The Gray Ghost is part of the 2008 Season from The Gray Ghost Theatre Company, and will anchor the company for years to come.  The show opens July 18th, and run dates are July 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, Aug. 1 and 2.  Please check the website for ticket and other information.


26th Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee
Saturday, October 4, 2008 10:00 AM thru 5:00 PM
Location: Historic Old Town Manassas
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Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Historic Old Town Manassas to celebrate the 26th Annual Fall Jubilee from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

This year's Jubilee will include an assortment of live entertainment. Different local groups will be entertaining the crowd. Don't forget the main attraction of the Jubilee, our artisans and crafters! Handmade jewelry, woodcrafts, musical instruments, handmade furniture, and other unique art and crafts will all be in attendance. A great way to get an early start on your holiday shopping! Stop by to say hello to our community exhibits as well, many of whom will be raffling off some great prizes.

The Fall Jubilee is a free to the public, community event.

The Fall Jubilee is scheduled rain or shine.

Applications for vendors will not be accepted after September 26.



For vendor or sponsorship information call Steve at Historic Manassas, Inc. at (703) 361-6599.

A Special Thanks to all of the Sponsors of this Event:

                 

 

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