Manassas Symphony Bach To The Future Ticket Giveaway

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Published: 05/08/2013

Coming up this Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 7:30pm is the Manassas Symphony performance "Bach To The Future" at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Plus we have a fun giveaway, so keep reading!!

This milestone season for the Manassas Symphony comes to an end with Bach to the Future, celebrating their 20 years of growth and looking forward to the next twenty. The soloist for this concert is Julliard clarinet professor Jon Manasse. He is performing Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto (originally written for Benny Goodman). The season closes with Tschaikowsky's Symphony No. 5.

Performance Date: Sat. May 11, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110

Ticket prices are:
FREE - Students, Children, and College Students
$18 - Adults
$12 - Educators and Senior Citizens (62+)

You can purchase tickets online here or by calling 1-888-945-2468. But thanks to the Manassas Symphony, one lucky PWC Moms reader will win a 4-pack of tickets for the performance! This is a quick giveaway, so enter now through Thursday using the Rafflecopter entry form below:

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Disclosure: PWC Moms was not compensated for this post. The giveaway prize will be supplied directly by the Manassas Symphony in the form of four ticket vouchers to be e-mailed to the winner. Prize is not transferrable or exchangeable. We love sharing local, family-friendly events and giveaways with our readers, and we're happy to work with local organizations and spread the word about events. Please note, winner assumes all liability and risk.

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Giveaway: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

Published: 05/03/2013

Northern Virginia Players is thrilled to present Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr!

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND is a fast-paced musical featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da." Northern Virginia Players has been thrilling audiences of all ages since their start. Exceptional talent, costumes, and staging supports professional quality theatre at the community level. ‘Thrilling audiences of all ages is what they do best.’ Alice in Wonderland is sure to continue in this tradition. Northern Virginia Players will dedicate their performances in loving memory of Bobby Collar, their friend and fellow actor, who died unexpectedly February 14, 2013. Part of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Bobby Collar Memorial Fund.

Show Dates:
Friday, May 17th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, May 18th @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm
Friday, May 31st @ 7:30pm
Saturday, June 1st @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm

Location: Burke Community Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke VA 22015.

Ticket are $12 and may be paid online or using cash or check at the door. There are no reserved seats; all tickets are general admission.

For more information, visit their website at NVPlayers.com, and be sure to "like" their Facebook page here to stay connected on their performances.

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Arts Alive Free Festival!

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Published: 04/10/2013

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Noon to 8:00 p.m.

Hylton Performing Arts Center

10960 George Mason Circle

Manassas, Virginia 20110

Arts Alive is a free festival with performing and visual arts on multiple stages, booths, children's activities, unique vendors and artisans, face painting, live demonstrations, make and take art projects, and more!

View the 2013 Performance Schedule here.

View Things to Explore at the Festival here.

This event is a definite "don't miss" for Prince William County families and gets rave reviews each year. Be sure to check it out!

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Arts Alive! 2013

Published: 04/08/2013

Coming April 13th from 12pm-8pm
FREE, family-friendly arts festival hosted by the PWC Arts Council.

Come out to the new and beautiful Hylton Performing Arts Center to enjoy all the different outlets of the arts. Experience the local artists in our area and be entertained by their talents and abilities. Experience everything from food to dance. Fun is garunteed at this festival so don't miss out! Remember, this great opportunity is FREE so be sure to tell everyone and bring them too!

Hylton Performing Arts Address:
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110

http://pwcartscouncil.org/
Follow us on Twitter! @PWCArts

(Note from Kristina- you won't need all day for this event, and plan to bring cash if you want to eat. The performances are good, and Ruth from Edgemoor usually has painting, but other than that, expect lots of vendors and local artists selling books, photographs, jewelry, etc.)

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Upcoming: Sleeping Beauty Dreams

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Published: 02/05/2013

The Kennedy Center presents the U.S. Premiere of Marionetas de la Esquina’s

Sleeping Beauty Dreams

Co-Commissioned by Marionetas de la Esquina and the Kennedy Center
February 16 – 17, 2013 In the Family Theater
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The Kennedy Center presents the U.S. premiere production of Sleeping Beauty Dreams in the Family Theater from February 16 – 17, 2013. Co- commissioned with puppet theater company Marionetas de la Esquina of Mexico, the play is written by award-winning playwright Amaranta Leyva and directed by Lourdes Pérez Gay. Sleeping Beauty Dreams is recommended for ages five and up. The performance on Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. will be held in Spanish.
Sleeping Beauty Dreams reimagines the famous princess as an overprotected daughter looking for a way to break free of her castle walls in order to search for true love...and her true self. A contemporary look at this classic tale, Marionetas de la Esquina’s humorous storytelling and whimsical puppetry awake this sleeping princess as never before.

In 2004, the company was recognized by CONACULTA and included in the program México en Escena (Mexico on Stage), a program that supports experienced and renowned groups. In 2006, company member and playwright Amaranta Leyva received the Mexican National Prize for Children's Theater for her play the dress. Also, in 2006 the company was awarded by the National Critics of Mexico. The company’s history has been published in a book called Marionetas de la Esquina, Tras Bambalinas (FONCA, Cal y Arena, México, 2004) (“Marionetas de la Esquina, behind the scene”).
Lucio Espíndola (Founder). Author, actor, director, puppeteer, and puppet-maker, Lucio Espíndola has dedicated himself to the production, exhibition, teaching and diffusion of the art of puppetry since 1973. He has written 13 plays, built more than 400 puppets, and has acted in approximately 10,000 performances.

TICKET INFORMATION
Performances of Sleeping Beauty Dreams run in the Kennedy Center Family Theater on February 16 at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. and February 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The performance on Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. will be held in Spanish. All seats are $18. Please visit the Kennedy Center website at www.kennedy-center.org or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. Patrons living outside the Washington metropolitan area may dial toll-free at (800) 444-1324.

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Upcoming: Reel Abilities Film Festival

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Published: 02/01/2013

Pioneering Film Festival Opens in Greater Washington Area

ReelAbilities Disabilities Film Festival, February 7-14, 2013

ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. The festival is coming to the DC and Northern Virginia area from February 7-14, 2013 and is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV).

Nine films will be screened throughout the festival – features, documentaries, and shorts that present stories incorporating a variety of disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, deafness, and others. Check out the schedule below:

Thursday, February 7
Mary & Max at Angelika Film Center - 7:45 pm

Saturday, February 9
Ocean Heaven at Angelika Film Center - 3:00 pm
Finding Nemo at DC Public Library - 11:00 am

Sunday, February 10
Anything You Can Do and Finding Nemo at Cinema Arts Theatre - 10:15 am
Me, Too at Angelika Film Center - 2:00 pm
Ocean Heaven at Floris United Methodist Church - 6:30 pm

Monday, February 11
Shooting Beauty at Cinema Arts Theatre - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, February 12

Silent Games at George Mason University - 7:00 pm
Mary & Max at Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington - 7:00 pm
War Eagle at Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 13
Shooting Beauty at Northern Virginia Community College - Manassas Campus - 5:30 pm
Aphasia at Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia - 5:30 pm

Thursday, February 14
Musical Chairs at Angelika Film Center - 7:30 pm

Visit the ReelAbilities DC website to learn more about the featured films and festival events.

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Scottish Highland Festival This Weekend! January 26/27

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Published: 01/25/2013

Just a reminder! Scottish Highland Festival this weekend! Sounds like fun, kids are just $5.

Saturday, January 26 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm:

Bagpipe and Drumming Master Class
Bonnie Rideout Presents: The Art of Scotland's Fiddle Piobaireachd
Demonstrations of Scottish Country Dancing with open social dancing
Children’s Passport to Scotland featuring Highland Games and crafts in cooperation with Mid-Atlantic Scots 4 Tots
Exhibits highlighting authentic crafts and goods for sale—including jewelry, pottery, traditional apparel and much more
Presentations examining the culture and history of Scotland’s past and present

$15 Adults • $5 Children Buy Tickets Now!

A Taste of Scotland

Scotch Whisky Master Class with Dougie Wylie the Scotch Whisky Man
(Must be 21 years of age or older to attend)

$35 per person

12:00 pm Tasting:

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3:00 pm Tasting:

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Full Afternoon Tea

$35 per person

12:00 pm Tea:

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3:00 pm Tea:

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Note: Admission to the Festival is included with the purchase of the Scotch Whisky Master Class or Full Afternoon Tea.

Click here for a complete schedule of activities.

Sunday, January 27:

The Black Watch & the Band of the Scots Guards

& The Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of 3rd Battalion
4:00 pm in Merchant Hall

$34, $42, $50 • Family Friendly pricing available: Buy Tickets Now!

Burns Night Supper

6:30 pm in Gregory Family Theater

A Special Offer for our FRIENDS, when you buy a ticket to the Burns Night Supper receive admission for one to Saturday’s events for FREE. However, the offer does not include admission to the Scotch Whisky Tasting or Full Afternoon Tea.

Click here for a complete schedule of activities.

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Giveaway: Peter and the Wolf at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Published: 01/19/2013

The children and family performances at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, are a great way to expose your children to the arts in Prince William County!

Coming up in February, the Hylton Family Series will be presenting Peter and the Wolf on February 2nd with showtimes at 2pm and 4pm. Children's tickets are just $5, which is very affordable, with adults at $15 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at 1-888-945-2468, or online at HyltonCenter.org

Here's a synopsis:
The Pushcart Players makes its Hylton Center debut presenting the beloved and familiar folk tale,Peter and The Wolf. Set to music by Prokofiev, this charming Russian story follows a young boy who dares to venture into the woods, despite his grandfather’s warning about a dangerous wolf that lurks within. When Peter’s beloved duck, Clara, is swallowed whole by the wolf the brave boy is determined to capture the fierce creature and save his friend. This classic tale offers a splendid introduction for children into the world of music, with a different instrument and melody representing each character in the story. Don’t miss this Emmy-nominated ensemble hailed by The New York Times as “a polished and knowing theatre company … for children.”

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is generously offering two family four packs of tickets to Prince William County Moms readers, one set for the 2pm performance and one set for the 4pm performance. Enter using the Rafflecopter below!

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Winner assumes all liability and risk. Facebook is not affiliate with this contest. Prize provided directly to winner by Hylton Performing Arts Center, not transferrable or exchangeable for other performances or cash.

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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Student Passport January 2013

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Published: 01/09/2013

Happy New Year! The Fairfax Symphony invites students and families to kick off 2013 with a variety of events surrounding our concert this month, on Saturday, January 19^th.

All students ages 6-18 are eligible to join the Student Passport Club!

All of the following events are at GMU’s Center for the Artsunless otherwise noted. Parking is free in Lot K, with hourly or event fees charged in the Mason Pond Parking Deck.

FSO Open Rehearsal – including a Q&A session with Maestro Christopher Zimmerman

· Time:10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

· Cost: Free Admission

· Reservations: Please e-mail the FSO Office to reserve your space.

Flute Master Class – presented by our concert soloist, Christina Jennings

For flute students and flute enthusiasts – observe performances by flute students of all ages and receive educational guidance from flutist, Christina Jennings!

· Time:3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

· Location: DeLaski Building, GMU Fairfax Campus

· Cost: Free Admission

· RSVP: Please e-mail the FSO Office to reserve your space.

FSO Concert– featuring flutist Christina Jennings

· Time:Concert at 8:00 p.m. | Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m.

· Cost: Student Tickets only $5 – Adult Tickets begin at $25

· Tickets: Available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on January 19^th. Students must be present when purchasing their tickets.

Calling all 7^th-12^th grade string players in the Northern Virginia area! The Fairfax Symphony is currently accepting applications for its 2013 Dorothy Farnham Feuer Memorial String Competition to take place in February and March. More information and application forms available here.

Sneak Preview – see our Web site for details about this year’s reception for students and families on Saturday, March 16, 2013!

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$1 Deal on Disney on Ice!!

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Published: 01/03/2013

MEDIA ADVISORY Disney On Ice One Day-One Dollar DealTicket Offer Available at the Verizon Center Box Office January 8

WHAT: Disney On Ice fans in the Washington, D.C. area will have a chance to purchase tickets for just $1 to the Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove show coming to the nation’s capital from February 13-18. This incredible offer is available one-day-only while quantities last (a total of 1,000 tickets will be available). Those that don’t get the $1 dollar deal will get a $5 savings on tickets to any performance.
WHO: Available to all Disney On Ice fans in the Washington, D.C. area
WHEN: Tuesday, January 8, 2013:§ Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am. § Sale ends at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Verizon Center Box Office
601 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004

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SHOW INFORMATION
Verizon Center | Washington, DC| February13–18, 2013

Wednesday, February 13th @ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 14th @ 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 15th @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 16th @ 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 17th @ 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Monday, February 18th @ 12:30 p.m.

Venue/Ticket Information:
Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets via charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000; via www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com> ; and at the Verizon Center box office.
Verizon Center Ticket Prices: $80.00 (Front Row) / $55.00 (VIP) / $30.00 / $20.00
To discover more about Disney On Ice, go to www.disneyonice.com <http://www.disneyonice.com/> , or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

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About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!For more information, please visit www.disneyonice.com <http://www.disneyonice.com> . Members of the media are encouraged to visit the Press Room at www.feldentertainment.com. <http://www.feldentertainment.com>

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12 Days of Giveaways: Tickets to "Little Mermaid Jr."

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Published: 12/18/2012

The Northern Virginia Players are near and dear to my heart because we have three homeschool friends on the cast!! It's so cool when you know someone in a show, let alone three!!

Photo Credit: Kate Wittig

This year, the NVPlayers are offering "Little Mermaid Jr.", which is a great way to thrill your Little Mermaid fans! Showtimes are:
Friday, January 11 @7:30pm
Saturday, January 12 @1:30pm

Saturday, January 12 @7:30pm

Friday, January 18 @7:30pm

Saturday, January 19 @1:30pm

Saturday, January 19 @7:30pm

All shows will be performed at the Family Worship Center, 7719 Fullerton Road, Springfield VA 22153. This is a fairly quick drive from the Woodbridge side of Prince William County.

In addition to great songs like "Part of Your World" and "Under the Sea", the Northern Virginia Players will continue their tradition of using a portion of the ticket sales to help others. This year's donated portion will benefit Super Storm Sandy victims. Ticket are $12 and may be paid online or using cash or check at the door. There are not reserved seats.

Want to win your tickets? Northern Virginia Players is generously offering a lucky winner a family four pack of tickets to see the show!! Enter using the rafflecopter below.

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Giveaway: Children's Nutcracker in Prince William County

Published: 12/04/2012

A great Nutcracker option in Prince William County has a giveaway for PwcMoms readers!

'Tis the season for the magic of Herr Drosselmeyer, a Christmas tree that grows from deep within our hearts as part of a fantastical dream, and the herald of music and mice in a great battle scene. A Children's Nutcracker will be performed by the dancers of Gainesville Ballet School on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 5 PM. The cast includes both pre-professionals and professionals in its seventh year of production. About 100 students from public, private and home schools across six counties in Northern Virginia will be among those to dance in the 2012 performance. A family tradition for all ages - come celebrate the Kingdom of Sweets this year at Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Virginia. In the spirit of the holidays, one family four-pack of tickets will be awarded as a holiday gift to the readers of Prince William County Moms. Simply post a comment here, and one family will be randomly-selected.

Gainesville Ballet features local talent from Bristow, Centreville, Front Royal, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, South Riding, Warrenton, Winchester and surrounding areas, with a distinctive style of discipline and grace that radiates from teacher, to student, to community, and beyond. On 6 May, Gainesville Ballet School was honored as Outstanding Arts Organization during the 2012 Seefeldt Awards for Arts Excellence. Each year, the Seefeldt Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have contributed to the strength and success of the local arts. Read more about A Children’s Nutcracker online:http://gainesvilleballetschool.org/nutcracker.

Gainesville Ballet is providing a family 4 pack of tickets. Leave a comment here that you'd like to go, and we'll randomly select a winner on December 6th, 2012 at 8pm. Be sure to leave some kind of identifying information (a last name or email address typed "kristina (at) yahoo (dot) com") so that we can get in touch with you.

Good luck!

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December 2012 Fairfax Symphony Kids' Passport Program

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Published: 11/28/2012

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra invites students and families to attend its next concert on Saturday, December 8th, at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA, at 8:00 p.m. This performance features pianist, James Dick, and works by Rossini and Tchaikovsky. All students will be invited to join the Student Passport Club!

Fairfax Symphony Concert Information:

· Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

· Location: George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, Fairfax

· Cost: Student Tickets only $5; Adult Tickets begin at $25

· Tickets: Available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on December 8^th at the “Student Ticket Window.” Students must be present when purchasing their tickets the night of the concert.

· Parking: Free in Lot K; event parking fee in garage

Fairfax Symphony’s Students Passport Club (for students ages 6-18):

· Personal passportto be stamped at each event

· Special program notesand activity sheets for each concert

· Free gifts

· Invitation to a special reception with an opportunity to meet FSO musicians and play many different instruments

· JOIN IN ADVANCEOR AT THE CONCERT ITSELF!

Mischief in Music Corner:

If you attended the last FSO concert in November, bring back your program with the Scavenger Hunt questions completed for an extra stamp! Those who missed this performance are welcome to participate too. Simply bring your answers to the following questions about the composer featured on this performance:

1. How old was Rossini when his first opera premiered?

2. What instrument did Rossini play with his father’s musical group?

3. At what age did Tchaikovsky begin playing the piano?

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Holiday Fun at Bobby McKeys

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Published: 10/22/2012

National Harbor features lots of fun, and while it's not in Prince William County, I believe it's got our closest dueling Piano Bar!! Check out their fun Kids Days coming up for the Holidays, including one with Santa.

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Hylton Family Series Presents: Trout Fishing In America

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Published: 10/09/2012

While it may sound a little messy for a venue like the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Trout Fishing in America is actually a dynamic duo of children's singers, and not, as one may have thought, a potential for a tasty fish fry dinner.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Trout Fishing in America warm the hearts and tickle the funny bones of both children and adults alike with silly songs such as “My Hair Had a Party Last Night,” “Rock and Roll Roosters,” “Hello, My Chicken Thinks He’s a Dog,” and “When I Was a Dinosaur.” Bassist Keith Grimwood and guitarist Ezra Idlet continually win over countless fans of all ages with its infectious blend of folk/pop and family music peppered with the influences of reggae, Latin, blues, jazz and classical music. Over the years, the duo has earned Grammy nominations, Parents’ Choice and Indie Awards, and recently authored several children’s books/CDs sets including their newest, Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important. “The Trout boys work to entertain ‘kids’ of every age.”

PS- There's a height disparity here...

Trout Fishing in America will play the Hylton's Merchant Hall on October 20th at 2pm. Adults are $15.00 and Children are just $5.00. If you've not been to the Hylton Performing Arts Center yet, you really do need to go. The theatre is exquisite, and the experience is very reminiscent of a trip to the Kennedy Center, but without the traffic, parking fees, etc. Plus, it's in Manassas, and you know how strongly I feel about not having to leave Prince William County to be entertained!

Want to go?
The Hylton Center is offering a family 4 pack of tickets to "Trout Fishing in America" to a lucky PwcMoms reader! Just use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

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The Hylton Family Series also has "Peter and the Wolf" coming in January, and February and "Masked Marvels and Wondertales" coming in March.

PwcMoms.com was not compensated for this post. PwcMoms is not responsible for your personal experience at a venue, all opinions are our own.

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Giveaway Results: Big Time Rush

Published: 08/13/2012

Well, that was certainly a lot of talking about Big Time Rush, wasn't it? Three months after our first "Big Time Contest" we've got all of our winners selected.

Contest 1- Kamlyn Jurgensen
Contest 2- Jessica Rodriguez
Contest 3- Erin Lowery

We hope they have a fantastic time at Jiffy Lube Live this weekend!!

If you didn't win, but you'd still like to go, you can visit LiveNation to buy your tickets. The concert takes place this weekend on August 19th at 7pm in Bristow, VA. Jiffy Lube Live is located at 7800 Cellar Door Drive in Bristow, VA. Tickets start at $20 for lawn seats, and go up to $79 for reserved seating.

Thanks also to the great people at Jiffy Lube Live and LiveNation for sponsoring this contest for us. We hope that you all have enjoyed it and that we'll be able to bring you more kid-friendly concerts in the future!!

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Giveaway: Follow That Fiddle

Published: 07/17/2012

Win a Family 4-pack to Follow That Fiddle! - Thursday, July 19 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. courtesy of the Hylton Performing Arts Center!

"Follow That Fiddle!" takes you on a journey back to the origins of the violin & fiddles of the world and forward to the electric violins of tomorrow. NSO violinist Glenn Donnellan enthralls the audience with American fiddling, European fiddling (including the visually stunning Norwegian Hardanger fiddle) and the Chinese two-stringed fiddle (Erhu) as you learn about the globe-spanning history of fiddling and the violin. The performance culminates with Glenn Donnellan's one-of-a-kind fiddle, the Electric Slugger®, which he created from a regulation Louisville Slugger™ baseball bat and plays at MLB games. This engaging performance captivates students as they learn about how a violin and fiddle make their sound, watch a bow and arrow become an instrument, and how with a little electric energy, a violin can ROCK the house!

In addition to the performance, children will have the opportunity to play the Electric Slugger® during a hands-on demonstration after each performance.

For more information or to buy tickets visit: http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/250/
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To enter, please send an email by clicking on the link with "Follow That Fiddle" in the subject line. No other action is necessary. Winner will be notified via email and Facebook on Wednesday, July 18th by 12:05pm.

Prize provided by the Hylton Performing Arts Center. PwcMoms.com is not responsible for travel or other expenses, and assumes no liability on the part of the recipient or the provider of this prize.

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Summer Concert Series at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Published: 06/20/2012

The Hylton Center in Manassas, Virginia, is a beautiful location right here in Prince William County that fully rivals the theatre experience you would get by driving into DC. They are also fantastic about offering performing and fine arts for children and families. We were able to attend their kid-friendly concert this spring called "Kaleidoscope" and really enjoyed it!

This summer they'll be offering a few different kid-friendly arts options for Prince William County residents and families! Check out Follow that Fiddle, or Step Afrika this summer, which are being presented at great times for kids- 11am/1pm for Follow that Fiddle and 11am for Step Afrika.

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Free Concerts "On The Plaza"

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Published: 05/29/2012

Throughout the summer, there are several FREE community concerts at the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza, located at One County Complex in Woodbridge, Virginia. If you've ever been to a Potomac Nationals Game, this venue is located to the left, where you would turn right for P-Nats Parking.

U.S. Navy Cruisers

Saturday, June 16

7 p.m.

Prince William and Oak Grove Community Bands Combined Concert

Thursday, June 21

7 p.m.

257th Army Band

The Band of the Nations Capitol

Monday, July 2

7 p.m.

U.S. Navy Country Current

Saturday, Aug. 25

7 p.m.

Prince William Community Band Festival

Saturday, Sept. 15

2 - 6 p.m.

All Plaza events are free to the public.

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the show!

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FUPCDC Presents Godspell Junior

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Published: 05/29/2012

On Saturday, June 2, 2012 First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City (FUPCDC) will present Godspell Junior, a condensed version of the Broadway musical originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Swartz. Godspell Junior is an exuberant, fun-loving, knee-slapping musical about the gospel of Matthew modernized for today's audience. The FUPCDC cast members range from 8 to 18 years old, and at a running time of only one hour it is great musical for all ages, but perfect for families introducing younger children to the theater.

The play will only be performed on Saturday, June 2. There is a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door with general seating, so get there early to get a good one!

Adults 13 & up are $10
Students ages 5-12 are $5,
Children 5 and under are free.

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Review: Rapunzel

Published: 05/24/2012

When I went to my first show, "Miss Electricity" at the Workhouse Arts Center's Studio 3, I thought they did a good job. The show was cute, my kids had fun, they did a good job.

Then they did "Home". I didn't get to see it, but those of you that went with your preschoolers raved to me about the creative tale of two kids and a box.

When I went to "Rapunzel" on final dress rehearsal two weeks ago, I was floored. What was already good has improved so much. The company is utilizing every inch of space in their intimate performance area, the lights and sounds are spot-on, I am truly impressed by how far they've come from "good" in such a short time! (Especially since they produce these show back to back on a few week flip schedule!)

Here's the deal with Rapunzel. The show is truly about what's right, what's wrong, and what you'd sacrifice to get what you want temporarily. Helicopter moms, it's also talking to you ;)

While all the characters were well-portrayed, I did have a few favorites.

The witch, played by Kindra Cook, was by far my favorite Studio 3 character to date. Obviously skilled with children (her own child was at the dress rehearsal), she is able to take a baby-snatching, spell-slinging witch and make her, perhaps not entirely lovable, but understandable. I could relate to the witch! I don't want my babies out in the world getting hurt or running off with some prince, either! (Okay, fine, and my children would probably tell you that when they cross me bad things happen, too!)

Credit: Melanie Beys

If there was another show stopper, I would say it was Anna Jackson and Chris Galindo, who played the two headed monster. My children came home and duct-taped their dragon costumes together to play their character, which provided comic relief, as well as being an unlikely aid to Rapunzel as she tried to escape. I hope to see both of these actors again at the Workhouse!!

Rapunzel, played by Ashley San, is loveable and does a sweet performance as the bubbly and naive princess, although my daughter, having seen the magical hair in Tangled, was unimpressed with her very curly VERY large wig and kept asking me if she could do Rapunzel's hair! I know this character is probably truer to the original, but I really loved Mandy Moore's self-sufficient cast-iron wielding movie version, which I missed here.

Credit: Melanie Beus

We've seen Eben Kuhns (Prince) before, and always find him warm and believable. I think my 4 year old is infatuated with him (sorry, Eben, if you're reading this!), although she always chickens out of a picture with him after the show. :)

Parents with sensory-sensitive children should note there are a few instances of flashing lights and loud noises, but they are very brief and they are followed quickly with humor. If you're unsure, note that the theater is small enough that making it to the door shouldn't be a problem. There are a few times when characters use the aisle to the right hand side (facing the stage), so if you have to exit, I would go via the door you came in, and pick seats accordingly.

The show is 1 hour with an intermission at the 1/2 hour. Tickets are $12 adults; $8 children under 12 years old. At intermission, cupcakes from Sugar Buzz in Occoquan are available for $2.50 as well as beverages.

Studio 3's Rapunzel
Pros: Very well done show, local, affordable tickets, intermission is well placed and the hour run time keeps a great pace for keeping children entertained

Cons: I did not have any particular issues (besides my daughter's obsession with re-styling Rapunzel's wig), but in reading other reviews from people who went on a show day rather than dress rehearsal, I've heard that the lines at intermission and for meet the cast after the show can run rather long.

Overall- Go see the show! Studio 3 is doing some fantastic work, and I can't wait for their next performance, either (Winnie the Pooh). With the limited running of each show, it's important that you get your tickets early!! Rapunzel is here until June 30th, and we've learned quickly that with Studio 3, the tickets run out long before interest in the show does!

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Music At The Marina- Leesylvania State Park

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Published: 05/16/2012

Leesylvania State Park, right here in Woodbridge, offers some great programs, including fishing tournaments and ranger-led activities, but over the summer they also offer a family-friendly outdoor concert series!

"Music at the Marina" is held from 5-7pm on select nights over the summer and will feature:
-J. Three, June 9, 2012
-Billy Caldwell, June 30, 2012
-Laurence McKenna, July 14, 2012
-Soul Gravity, August 11, 2012
-No Charge, September 8, 2012

There is an entry fee to the park.

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Big Time Rush at Jiffy Lube Live: Giveaway 1

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Published: 05/12/2012

Do you hear that high-pitched squeal?

That is the sound of your daughter who has just realized that Jiffy Lube Live, right here in Bristow, VA, has teamed up with PwcMoms.com to give you THREE chances to win tickets to see Nickelodeon sensation "Big Time Rush" LIVE in concert this August!

Big Time Rush will be bringing down the house at Jiffy Lube Live August 19th. The tour will feature your favorite fab four (no- not those fab four, the new ones- Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan!) as well as special guest Cody Simpson.

So here's the deal. You've got several chances to win these amazing tickets! They're selling fast, and you definitely want to make sure your kid is at this concert!!

Giveaway 1 will last from May 11th (today) to midnight on June 11th. You can enter DAILY (each way) for your chance to win, so come back often and enter by:
1) Leaving a comment
2) Click "share" from any of the PwcMoms Facebook page posts about this contest and let your friends know they can enter. Make sure to leave a comment letting us know you did.
3) Tweet and leaving a link back to your tweet (click on the tweet, click details, copy the url) say whatever you'd like, but be sure to include a link to this contest page and tag @PwcMoms.

You can also earn a one-time entry by "liking" PwcMoms on Facebook and leaving a comment that you did (or have already).

Also, don't forget to check out option 2- which is a contest!

Best of luck, and we hope this contest adds a serious rush to your summer!

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Big Time Rush at Jiffy Lube Live: The Contest

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Published: 05/12/2012

Do you hear that high-pitched squeal?

Want to win a pair of reserved section seats? We want to send you! For right now, all you need to do is show us you're a "Big Time Fan" by submitting your super-fan picture! Might be a poster, drawing, or your child posing, but we want to see how much you love Big Time Rush!

Pictures must be submitted via email in jpeg format NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2012 with the subject "Big Time Fan". Late entries will not be accepted. After June 1st, readers will be able to visit an online gallery and vote for their favorite Big Time Fan. Winner will be determined by the largest overall number of votes. More details about voting will be provided when the gallery goes live.

SO SEND ME YOUR PICTURES!! I can't wait to send someone to see Big Time Rush LIVE in some great seats!!

This prize is provided via JiffyLubeLive. PwcMoms.com is not responsible for concert content, travel expenses, or any problems/dissatisfaction on the part of the winner. Winner assumes any and all responsibility and/or liability by accepting the tickets provided. Winners will be selected via online vote. Pictures submitted will be used exclusively for this contest, but will be posted online and PwcMoms.com is not responsible for any third party use of pictures submitted. Entrants must ensure they have the legal right to submit pictures. Any pictures used that are not the property of the entrant, or that do not come with a photographer's release are subject to disqualification. Can't wait to win? Tickets are available from LiveNation.

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Arts Alive! At the Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Published: 05/02/2012

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