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Breakfast with Bluey at Skate N' Fun Zone
Enjoy a break from the daily routine with a delightful
morning of fun, food, and roller skating at Skate N' Fun
Zone's breakfast with Bluey, from the animated children's
television series, on
November 11 from 10:00 a.m.noon.
Held at the roller rink (7878 Sudley
Road Manassas), the $15 admission
ticket includes breakfast and skate rental, with an $8 breakfast
ticket for non-skating adults. Walk-ins are accepted, but advance
purchase is recommended. For more information, visit
skatenfunzone.com/event/breakfast-with-bluey.
~ Sarah Smarrelli
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Viktoria Nikitenko (left) and Kaelyn Gardner
(right) will alternate the principal role of Clara
(above) The cottage on the MIS campus in 1915. (below) The cottage on Jefferson St
Patriot High School Hosts First Responders Breakfast
Culinary arts students at Patriot High
School in Nokesville continued the
annual tradition of honoring first
responders with a special breakfast to
thank them for their dedicated service.
The event in late October featured
performances by the Patriot orchestra,
band, and choir, along with a full
breakfast prepared by students, and a
heartfelt thanks to our local heroes.
Enjoy One of the Sweetest Treats of the Holidays--The Nutcracker!
Don't miss this year's production of The
Nutcracker by The Academy of Russian
Ballet and Northern Virginia Ballet on
November 30 at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Join
Clara on her enchanted journey through
waltzing snowflakes and the Kingdom of the
Sugar Plum Fairy in this traditional version
of the holiday classic. The performance
features exquisite costuming, European
hand-painted sets, and talented, international
award-winning dancers who create one of
the region's most magical productions.
Held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center
(10969 George Mason Circle, Manassas),
performance tickets are $40 for adults and
$30 for seniors, military, and children. For more information or to purchase tickets,
visit
academyofrussianballetva.com/arb_events_nutcracker.htm
Dark Eyed Junco Bird--A Sign of The Holidays
Have you seen the Dark Eyed Junco
yet? Often referred to as the "snow
birds," this adorable little bird returns
to our area each year as the holidays
and winter weather approach. They
bring the crisp winter weather with
them, and their slate color helps them
stand out against a snowy background. The Dark Eyed Junco
loves white millet and other seeds. Although they are mostly
a ground dwelling bird, they will occasionally visit a feeder,
especially if it's filled with white millet. The "snow birds" also
appreciate a bird bath and will even splash around to entertain
you. Offering these annual residents their favorite morsels and fresh water will help
keep them coming back year after year.
Manassas Ballet Theatre Brings Holiday Magic to Life with The Nutcracker
Celebrate the holiday season with The Nutcracker, presented by Manassas Ballet
Theatre (MBT)
December 1823 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center (10969
George Mason Circle, Manassas). With live music by the Manassas Ballet Theatre
Orchestra, this classic holiday tradition promises to thrill all ages with its timeless
magic and festive spirit.
Follow Clara on her enchanting journey to a magical world of thrilling battles, swirling
snow, and a celebration in the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This year, MBT is
excited to debut two new Cavaliers: Jie-Siou Wu (Shaw) with Dani Moya, and Wei-
Yuan Tai (Wayne) with Hannah Locke as their Sugar Plums, adding fresh vibrance
to these classic roles. Enhancing the holiday magic, MBT will unveil new, breathtaking
scenery for the snow scene and introduce brand-new choreography by Vadim
Slatvitskiy and Amy Wolfe, ensuring the performance feels fresh and captivating.
Tickets start at $35 and are available
at
hyltoncenter.org or by calling (703)
993-7759. Streaming will be available
starting
December 24 at 7:30 pm for
rent or purchase. For more information,
visit
manassasballet.org or call
(703) 257-1811.
Dominion Energy To Donate Historic MIS Cottage
Dominion Energy Virginia is donating to the City of Manassas a historic cottage that
once was a home economics classroom at the former Manassas Industrial School
for Colored Youth (MIS). Currently located on Dominion property, the company has
also pledged a donation to help support the future relocation of the cottage to its
original site on the former MIS campus. This move is estimated to cost between
$40,000$50,000, and Manassas Museum associates have pledged a $25,000 gift
to begin a fundraising campaign that will launch in early 2025. The historic cottage
will once again return to its original home at the site of the former MIS campus, which
is part of the master plan to develop Jennie Dean Park and the MIS Interpretive Trail.
The Manassas Industrial School was chartered in 1893 after a decade of fundraising
by the school's founder, Jennie Dean, a former slave and resident of Prince William
County. The school's first building was dedicated the following year in a speech by
Frederick Douglass. The school grew during the early 20th century through donations
made by influential northerners. In 1937, MIS was taken over by a regional public
school system that included Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier counties and was
operated as a regional school for African Americans. Most of the historic MIS campus
buildings were demolished in the 1960s, so this cottage has significant cultural value.