Gloucester Daffodil Festival celebrates 40th event with theme “Anchored in Tradition”
The Gloucester Daffodil Festival proudly celebrates its 40th event on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, with the theme “Anchored in Tradition,” honoring a legacy that has blossomed for nearly a century. First offered in 1938 and organized by the Gloucester Rotary Club and the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal, the festival quickly became a beloved community celebration.
Although it was suspended...
Laugh your heART out!
LANCASTER—Comedy Night is coming to the RAL Art Center on Saturday, March 21.
“Known for celebrating creativity in all its forms, Rappahannock Art League invites you to warm your heART and tickle your funny bone,” said executive director Stephanie Brown.
Comedians “Coach” Tom Holaday and Hatton Jordan, known for their sharp wit and relatable humor, will leave folks in stitches and...
Margaret Elinor Tynes Exhibits at Middlesex County Museum and Urbanna library
by Holly Horton
A look at late opera singer, Tynes, a Saluda native
Middlesex County native, Margaret Elinor Tynes (1919-2024), was an American opera singer who gained world-wide fame and recognition for her beautiful soprano voice.
Born in Saluda, on Sept. 11, 1919, she was one of the 10 children of Morris Tynes, a Baptist minister, and his wife Lucy (née Rich)....
Lancaster Players assembles cast of seasoned talent and new voices
LANCASTER—The Lancaster Players will present “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” in March at The Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone.
Evening performances will begin at 8 p.m. March 6–7, 13–14 and 20–21. Matinees will begin at 3 p.m. March 8, 15 and 22. The Playhouse and cash bar will open an hour prior to curtain. Tickets are $30 and may...
VMRC grants $2.6 million for Little Wicomico dredging project
NORTHUMBERLAND—Following a public hearing on Tuesday, February 24, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted 8-0 to provide $2.6 million in emergency funding from the Waterway Maintenance Grant Program to dredge the federal navigation channel of the Little Wicomico River. The funding is contingent upon the approval of the Joint Permit Application currently under review.
According to Jerry Davis, executive...
Leprechauns & Libations Stroll slated for March 14 in Urbanna
Get ready to "stroll" into St. Patrick's Day with a twist!
Participate in a fun afternoon of shopping, sipping, and dining while celebrating the luck of the Irish at the second annual Leprechauns & Libations Stroll event, set for 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in downtown Urbanna. Check in at The Chesapeake Inn, 250 Virginia St. (look for the...
New playground opens at Middlesex Sports Complex
The Middlesex County Sports Complex Commission (MCSCC) has completed a $33,380 upgrade of its complex’s playground. The sports complex is located beside St. Clare Walker Middle School in Locust Hill and a ribbon cutting was conducted on Monday, Jan. 12, to announce the opening.
The playground is located between ballfields on the complex and is actively used by young children...
