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Public screenings set for ‘Pirates on the Bay’

“Pirates on the Bay,” a new documentary recounting the life of pirates who prowled the waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the 17th and...

On Stage tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts 2026-27 On Stage season at the Lancaster High School Auditorium & Performing Arts Center,...

Rise & Fall Festival Friday through Sunday to celebrate Rappahannock River heritage, traditions and culture

The Rise & Fall Festival, presented by the Essex County Museum and its community partners, will be held September 25 through 27 in Tappahannock....

Lottsburg couple celebrates ‘memorable’ anniversary

Most couples might celebrate their wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner, cards, or champagne. But Cheryl Reed, a local author and community volunteer from...

RAL Photo Group exhibit continues at LCL for September

The RAL Photo Group’s annual exhibit is open through Wednesday, September 30, at the Lancaster Community Library (LCL), 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Photographs by...

RCA to host Sound Impact on October 3

The Rappahannock Concert Association (RCA) will present Sound Impact at 7:30 p.m. October 3 at the Performing Arts Theater at Northumberland High School, 201...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry show to bring out the outlaw in fans

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will on Saturday, September 19, will pay tribute to the greats of classic southern rock and roll and outlaw country...

Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival slated Sept. 19 & 20

Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced the schedule for the Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival September 19 and...

Virginia Symphony Orchestra to inaugurate new performing arts stage September 26 at LHS

When the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) takes the stage at the new Lancaster High School (LHS) Auditorium & Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 26,...

Dr. June Daffeh to be honored with Community Service Award

Every year, the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) chooses an outstanding citizen to honor with the William H. Knull Jr....

Auditions scheduled in Callao

The Westmoreland Players, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao, recently announced auditions for “Young Frankenstein,” a musical adaptation by comedy genius Mel Brooks. Auditions will be...

Movietime in Kilmarnock park

Upcoming Movies on the Half Shell Stage at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will include Coco on September 17; Toy Story,...

Hake Fish Breakfast planned

A Hake Fish Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. October 3 at the Northumberland County Community Center Organization Building, 679 Browns Store Road,...

From Pentagon smoke to the Northern Neck, a 9/11 story comes full circle

On September 11, 2001, William Zybach stood high above Washington, D.C., in the Cairo condominium building and watched smoke rising from the Pentagon. Like millions...

Moving day marks new chapter for Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts

Boxes were packed, supplies were loaded and plenty of helping hands were put to work recently as the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts (RFA)...

Five Rivers Fiber Guild will display knitted fingerless gloves, socks and temari balls

Fiber art will be featured in the September art show at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Carol Sennott has been interested in the arts...

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