A Wisconsin murder inspired three of the greatest horror films in cinematic history. Our new movie reviewer takes us into the world of psychos, chainsaws, and fava beans, just in time for Halloween. By Alan HerrmannMOVIE REVIEWER The Halloween season is upon us, which means my family’s annual Halloween film festival has begun. We celebrate […]
History Thursday: 1309 Charles Street
1898 house was part of a vibrant African American pocket neighborhood in downtown Fredericksburg. This week we look at another house in the 1300 block of Charles Street in downtown Fredericksburg, which was one of several “pocket” African American neighborhoods in the city for much of the 20th century. Share 1309 Charles Street was built […]
Manassas-based Electra’s high-tech aircraft completes first grass field test flights
By Cameron DeleanThis article was republished with permission from FXBG Advance’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Aviation history was made recently at Manassas Regional Airport. Electra, an aerospace company, successfully completed off-runway test flights July 17 of the EL-2 “Goldfinch,” an aircraft that utilizes hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing, or eSTOL, […]
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Dreams Big
The Center is changing to a nonprofit structure and hopes to increase its educational and artistic offerings to meet community needs. It’s never been a better time to be a fan of Riverside Center. Riverside Center’s Artistic Director and CEO Patrick A’Hearn called for the community’s regional theater to dream big. He also called for […]
Theater Review: POTUS
When is it real life and when is it a farce? Jump at your last few chances to see this show tonight or tomorrow afternoon! Directed by Heather McIntoshAllstate Community Theatre810 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401Tickets available at fredericksburgtheatre.org The play is called POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include harrowing racial tensions in Greg Iles’s “Southern Man” and the enduring impact of family secrets in Rachel Khong’s “Real Americans.” Sunday Books & Reviews is edited each week by Vanessa Sekinger. Interested in writing reviews? Contact Vanessa. SOUTHERN MAN By Greg Iles Published by William Morrow (May 28, 2024) Hardcover $25.18 Audiobook […]
THEATRE REVIEW: As You Like It
The George Washington Foundation and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble are putting on William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Will you like it? Our Theatre Critic says, “Yes!” Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore: As You Like ItJune 15 and 16 at 6:30 PM, with the gate opening at 5:30 to allow the audience to picnic.TicketsBring […]
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