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Tickets available for carnival prizes

The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds,...

Musical delivering ‘blast from the past’ opens tonight, June 18

Break out the bobby socks and letter sweaters, the Marvelous Wonderettes are back! “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns” will open Thursday, June 18 at...

Chamberfest concerts slated June 23 and 28

The Northern Neck Orchestra (NNO) recently announced its annual Chamberfest Concert Series, featuring legendary chamber masterworks and new compositions rooted in classical music, folklore...

Rockfish & the Rivermen to join Irvington July 4 lineup

The Town of Irvington recently announced Rockfish & the Rivermen will give a concert from 1-4 p.m. July 4 on the porch of the...

Celebrate America’s 250th with boat parade and concert

It’s time to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true river style with the Rappahannock River Yacht Club  (RRYC) Patriotic Boat Parade on Carter Creek...

USAF Heritage of America Band to give 32nd concert in Irvington June 27

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will celebrate America 250, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a free...

VA250 History Day to bring living history and interactive exhibits to HCC&M June 27

Historic Christ Church & Museum (HCC&M), 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will welcome visitors of all ages to VA250 History Day from 10 a.m.-...

Andrea Johnson wins big on ‘The Price is Right’

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Andrea Johnson of Kinsale missed winning her Showcase Showdown prize by $78, but she was still a big winner on “The Price...

Partnership offers opportunity to view Sail250 from the sky

by AnnGardner Eubank In observance of America’s 250th anniversary, adventure seekers will have an opportunity to witness the Sail250 maritime celebration as the fleet travels...

Skipjack Sigsbee to join Claud W. Somers in Reedville June 17-18

by Tina McCloud Educational programs tied to America's 250th celebration plus deck tours will be offered free when the historic Chesapeake Bay skipjack Sigsbee comes...

Stroll through the 50s and 60s with Lancaster Players musical

“The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns” will open Thursday, June 18, at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Evening shows will begin at...

The Island Church to serve pancake breakfast on June 20

The Island Church, 4425 Windmill Point Road, White Stone, on June 20 will serve a pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. in the church fellowship. The...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present Prime Country

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry on Saturday, June 13, will pay tribute to the 1990s with Prime Country. The show will be staged at the Harry...

Volunteers prepare on and off stage for upcoming musical

“The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns” will open June 18 at The Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. Evening shows will begin at 8...

New gallery exhibit to open during Virginia Resolved event at Stratford Hall Historic Preserve

Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced a new visitor orientation experience: The Mary Belin DuPont Laird Gallery in the...

Tony Williams to open 2026 Summer Speaker Series at Christ Church

Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, will launch its 2026 Summer Speaker Series at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, with...

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