News Stories Tagged "Franklin Park Center"

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Weekend Roundup: Outdoor Fun in Loudoun

Thursday, July 23, 2009

This weekend, take advantage of the outdoors by making plans in Loudoun. Read story »

PHOTOS: 'Gypsy' Performed by Piedmont Arts

Friday, July 17, 2009

The Piedmont Arts Foundation presents a cast of local teens and adults performing the award-winning musical, "Gypsy." Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Food, Family and Fireworks

Thursday, July 2, 2009

It's a time for celebration in America, and Loudoun has come prepared to provide you with all your Fourth of July desires. From fireworks to music and food to family, this weekend proves to be a very patriotic one. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Arcola, Philomont, Croatia

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Forget the kids; it's time you had fun, too. This weekend you can, with yard sales, open houses, and musical performances that the adults can enjoy. The best part: you don't need a sitter. Consider three events in Loudoun at which you can have just as much fun as your children. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Everybody's Got Talent

Thursday, May 21, 2009

It's another big weekend in Loudoun and it seems as if everyone has a talent to show off. For the 10 finalists in the competition, "Loudoun's Got Talent," it's their own musical abilities. For Warrenton resident Justin Timpane and his independent film crew, it's their movie, "Ninjas vs. Zombies." And for Round Hill, it's the town itself. Here's what to look forward to this weekend. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Bands, Dance Galore

Thursday, May 14, 2009

It's shaping up to be a battle of the bands this weekend in Loudoun, with something to suit nearly anybody's taste. In Purcellville, it's the biggest weekend of the year and at the Franklin Park Performing Arts Center, it's one area legend after another. Read story »

County Officials Are Trying To Shed Light on Solar Panels

Unused 13,000-Square-Foot Project Is Obsolete

Sunday, April 19, 2009

As the Franklin Park Arts Center prepares to celebrate Earth Day this week, Loudoun County officials say they are trying to figure out what to do with a 13,000-square-foot array of solar panels that has sat unused in the middle of the center's lawn for the better part of 10 years. Read story and 11 comments »

Loudoun Arts Feeling Economic Crunch

Friday, April 10, 2009

While the worst economic downturn in a generation is causing families and businesses to tighten their purse strings, local artists are brainstorming ways to stay afloat. Read story and 3 comments »

Weekend Roundup: Egg Hunt

Thursday, April 2, 2009

This weekend, bring your children to meet the Easter bunny at the Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, or celebrate the coming holiday with a flashlight hunt of over 300 Easter eggs in Purcellville. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Local Musicians, Barrel Tasting

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Sample red wine from the barrel at Loudoun Valley Vineyards and Winery, or enjoy one of several Loudoun County weekend concerts: Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center features the Irish and Celtic music of John Power and Joshua Walker, the Loudoun Valley High School will host the Navy Commodores Jazz ensemble and Loudoun Valley Vineyards and Bluemont Vineyards welcome local artists Ken Wenzel and Josh Burgess. Read story and 1 comment »

Dance Academy Gives Benefit Performance

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009

On President's Day members of the Dance Academy of Loudoun took to the stage for a good cause. Read story »

Letter to the Editor: Night Lights Would Make Sports Park a Bad Neighbor

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009

Loudoun County is planning a sports park, with ballfields with night lights and a commuter park-and-ride lot just east of Hamilton. They will create more traffic, and neighbors will have to deal with pollution from the lights, not to mention the cars. Read story and 2 comments »

Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story »

A Youthful Explosion of Creativity

Arts Center Holds Its 10th Annual Youth Art Show

Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

Some fresh local talent was on display Sunday at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Leesburg. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Wine and Massages

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

Would you like to learn how to be a good masseuse? This weekend, Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn in Middleburg is holding a Couples Health Weekend, complete with tips on yoga, skin nutrition and relaxation. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Comedy and Cartooning

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

Take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy a relaxing weekend in Loudoun County. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Winter Wonderland, Rudolph

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

This weekend, take a look inside an indoor Winter Wonderland or drop your children off at the Sterling United Methodist Church for arts and crafts, and catch up on your Christmas shopping. Sunday afternoon, enjoy an original Christmas Reindeer show by Middleburg's Tom Swetizer at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Boogie Woogie, Holidays Arts & Crafts

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008

This weekend, search for local handmade Christmas gifts at Saturday's Holidays in Leesburg Arts and Crafts Show, or take in musical performances by the Loudoun Valley High School theatre and pianist Daryl Davis. Wrap up the weekend with a visit to the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center to see a showing of the classic 1954 film, "White Christmas." Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Eat Some Food, Freeze Your Gizzard

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

This weekend, take a run through Leesburg and raise money for Loudoun Interfaith Relief, celebrate the fall harvest at Middleburg's Restaurant Festival or listen to the Loudoun Symphony Chamber Players perform classical pieces at the Franklin Park Arts Center. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: The Big Apple and U-Pick Pumpkins

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Halloween fun begins this weekend in Loudoun at Great Country Farm's u-pick pumpkin patch. Also, the Big Apple Circus returns to Dulles and Loudoun Ballet performs the musical-themed "Peter and the Wolf." Read story »

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