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CRAFTINGAABUZZ: BUZZ: Wort Wort Hog Hog Brewing Brewing Company Company CRAFTING By Maddison Hicks mhicks.musician@gmail.com
Cris Bezdek, Matt Lutz, and Lou Oliva are creating quite the buzz (pun intended) in Warrenton. More than two years since the three founded Wort Hog Brewing Company, the 3,000 square-foot brewpub officially opened its doors on January 21, 2017. Formerly an outdated garage, the building at 41 Beckham
Street is now a modern multitiered structure optimized for enjoying brews both indoors and outdoors. Wort Hog boasts an expansive rear patio and a rooftop bar which is currently winterized for cold-weather carousing. For the Grand Opening, Wort Hog served four of the ten brews listed on its website: Game Day Session IPA, Whoopin’ Sticke Altbier, Rye Not? Helles, and Warrenton’s Great American Ale. Despite the limited selection, customers seemed to unanimously enjoy a signature smoothness unifying the four beverages. I tasted them all for myself, preferring the classic, light simplicity of the drinkable Rye Not? and the balanced flavor of the Game Day IPA. Wort Hog is now serving more of the initially planned beverages including Knuckle
Jeremy Hunt, Warthog Brewmaster Sammich IPA, St. Anthony’s Stout, and most recently Cap’n Brunch, a coffee and cream brown ale released just in time for the Super Bowl. Wort Hog brewmaster Jeremy Hunt is a highly regarded industry veteran with over thirteen years of professional brewing experience, most notably as brewmaster at Deep Ellum Brewing Company in Dallas and as Head Brewer at Dogfish Head. In addition to brews, Wort Hog has partnered with Black Bear Bistro on Main Street to offer refrigerated food on location and order-in for hot menu items. Chef Todd Eisenhauer of Black Bear Bistro recalls that “when [Bezdek, Lutz, and Oliva] were building the brewery, they would come up here for lunch.” Apparently the three enjoyed Black Bear’s food, because they
asked Chef Todd and his general manager to offer a selection at Wort Hog. For customers at Wort Hog, Chef Todd has created a mouth-watering menu of beer food: cocktail shrimp, bratwurst, chicken and pork barbeque, hot dogs, vegetarian sloppy joes, beer cheese dip, and salsa with tortilla chips. As of now, the chef himself or one of the servers will walk food orders from Black Bear to Wort Hog, but Chef Todd shares exciting news: “The whole plan
is to build a kitchen at Wort Hog to host a satellite location of Black Bear Bistro.” When this happens, Chef Todd plans to create dishes to pair with brewmaster Hunt’s craft brews. Bezdek, Lutz, and Oliva have already invested approximately $2.4 million to bring this idea to fruition. Through Virginia’s Industrial Revitalization Fund, Wort Hog also benefited from a $600,000 low-cost loan. Warrenton contributed as well, with a $79,530 reimbursement for upgrades to the water and sewer
infrastructure. Local businesses seem to be benefiting from the newest edition to Old Town, especially the restaurants. Chef Todd elaborates, “What I’ve found is that folks will go down for a beer or two and then walk up into town to check out the local shops and grab a bite to eat on Main Street.” 41 Beckham St., Warrenton / 540-300-2739 / warthogbreweryllc.com
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Erin Go Bragh (Ireland Forever!) at McMahon’s ByMike MikeAllen Allen By shootinfromthelip@gmail.com shootinfromthelip@gmail.com IrishPubs Pubsin inthis thiscountry countrytoo too Irish often cater to a packaged idea often cater to a packaged idea ofwhat whatthey theythink thinkAmericans Americans of
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openedthe thepub pubin inMay Mayof of2006. 2006. opened The Irish are famous for their The Irish are famous for their senseof ofhumor humorand andmaking makingaa sense home away from home foreveryeveryhome away from home for one else. Francis set out to make one else. Francis set out to make McMahon’spart partof ofthe thefabric fabricof of McMahon’s the Warrenton community where the Warrenton community where customersand andemployees employeesare are customers regarded as extended family. Eatregarded as extended family. Eating and drinking at McMahon’s ing and drinking at McMahon’s enteringinto intoaarelationship relationship isisentering with the neighbors downthe the with the neighbors down street. You’ll never feel alone and street. You’ll never feel alone and after walking in the first time after walking in the first time willbe beremembered rememberedforever. forever. will Pubs are for young andold, old, Pubs are for young and individuals, couples and families. individuals, couples and families. McMahon’sisisall allthat thatand andmore. more. McMahon’s Traditional dining rooms near Traditional dining rooms near cozyfire firein inthe thewinter, winter,and and aacozy al fresco seating in the warmer al fresco seating in the warmer months.For Forthose thosewilling willingto to months. risk the wrath of the politically risk the wrath of the politically correct,there’s there’seven evenaaseparate separate correct, section of the pub for smokers. section of the pub for smokers. Live music Fridays and SaturLive music Fridays and Saturdays, traditional Irish music on days, traditional Irish music on Sundays after brunch, and during Sundays after brunch, and during therun runup upto toSt StPatrick’s Patrick’sDay, Day, the Irish Dancing each weekend. It’s Irish Dancing each weekend. It’s always a great place to watch a always a great place to watch a
game,any anygame. game.Or Orififyou youprefer prefer game, playing your own, you’ll have playing your own, you’ll have noproblem problemfinding findingsomeone someoneto to no shoot darts or play corn hole. shoot darts or play corn hole. Thestaff staffisisfriendly friendlyand andmake makeaa The point of greeting and welcoming point of greeting and welcoming everyone. everyone. Whenititcomes comesto tothe thekitchen, kitchen, When McMahon’s also goes above McMahon’s also goes above andbeyond. beyond.The Theingredients ingredients and are fresh and locally produced. are fresh and locally produced. Not burdened by any corporate Not burdened by any corporate mandate, they are free toupdate update mandate, they are free to their menu as often as they their menu as often as they like.Of Ofcourse coursethey theyhave haveall allthe the like. traditional Irish fare, like corned traditional Irish fare, like corned beefand andcabbage, cabbage,Shepherd’s Shepherd’sPie, Pie, beef and Guinness Stew, but Chef and Guinness Stew, but Chef JohnMcCulla McCullahas hasthe thefreedom freedom John and talent to offer up many and talent to offer up many othernontraditional nontraditionaldishes. dishes.My My other personal favorite is the savory personal favorite is the savory GaelicSteak Steakor orLamb LambShank. Shank. Gaelic They make all their own sauces They make all their own sauces and marinades in house. If you and marinades in house. If you want to be even more nontradiwant to be even more nontraditionaltry trythe theFried FriedCheese CheeseCake Cake tional with Jalapeno Raspberry for with Jalapeno Raspberry for dessert.Prime PrimeRib RibSaturdays Saturdaysand and dessert. Pot Roast better than your mom Pot Roast better than your mom madeon onSundays. Sundays.In Infact, fact,spend spend made
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The Enigma of Winemaking Deciphered at Vint Hill ByMike MikeAllen Allen By
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Step into Another World: The Lakota Ranch Farm Store
By Stella Veraduccia crest-hill@hotmail.com You walk up to the bright red cabin with the Farm Store sign, across from the barn and next to the goat pen, and shoo away the free-roaming turkey, rooster and chickens before opening the unlocked door. You step inside and call out to announce your presence but you hear no answer, just the music from the local country radio station. You step up to the untended counter and read the sign describing the honor-system payment policy, just above the bucket of fresh brown eggs with feathers still attached. As you survey the surprisingly wide array of goods available in this charm-
ing small shop, you realize that, despite being only a few miles and minutes from suburban Warrenton and Culpeper, you’ve stepped into another world. The Lakota Ranch Farm Store is located just outside Remington, about five miles off Route 29 and Freemans Ford Road. The little shop was built recently on a 700-acre working farm that is also home to gorgeous Lakota Red Devon cattle, producing premium grass-fed beef; the Lakota Hunt Club, holding guided hunts of deer, turkey and wild fowl; and the Lakota Kennels, offering doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and special events. All of these enterprises are operated
by the Engh family, recognized as superior breeders of Devon cattle and proponents of the locally sourced farm-to-table and pasture-to-plate food movement. The products for sale in the store, made by Lakota Ranch or other local purveyors, reflect that commitment. For starters, there’s the freezer case in the middle of the store containing Lakota Certified Devon beef steaks, roasts, ground beef, and specialty cuts; if you’re using the honor system, there’s a helpful price list on top of the case (they also offer quarter, half and whole animal pricing). A second freezer case contains their farm-raised pork products, including bacon, chops, ribs,
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Be Your Own Muse at Muse Paintbar
By Carolyn Thombs Looking for a fun and carefree location for your next family night, girls’ night, or birthday party? Eager to escape the stress of everyday life? Muse Paintbar is the place to go. At Muse, you leave your worries at the door and enter a world where everyone is an artist no matter what your experience. Zach Rader, artist and studio manager for the Gainesville location, led the class my sister and I attended, which was packed with families and groups of friends of all ages. We were paired with a newlywed couple, Alex and Brian, who had just returned from their honeymoon. Zach led the class step by step through the painting process and offered hilarious commentary along the way. Our new friends Alex and Brian had a blast, and my sister and I did, too. No matter what mood you’re in when you get to Muse, I promise you’ll leave smiling.
You can attend a class or host a private event for 10 of your closest friends. No matter which you choose, you’re encouraged to take the reins and go where your inspiration leads you. Muse is a judgement free zone, so there’s no reason to feel insecure about your painting abilities. I followed an idea for an owl but decided on different colors and a different style, whereas my sister took inspiration from one of the paintings from a past class and painted a lighthouse sunset scene. We both went into this with open minds and left with
a renewed and revived sense of creativity. Stan Finch, the CEO and Co-Founder of Muse, chose the business model for the company while at Harvard Business School because he felt people needed creative outlets and there were very few to turn to. This thinking infuses Muse’s approach to philanthropy as well. Each branch contributes to its community by supporting local charities, hosting fundraisers, and working to enrich the area in which it resides. Ready to let loose and experience a whole new level of fun? Grab a friend and pop on over to Muse. Enjoy good food and wine as your creativity flies to new heights. And remember, everyone is an artist the minute they step into Muse. 14040 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville and 2920 District Avenue, Fairfax / musepaintbar.com
kielbasa, and sweet Italian-style sausage. The store shelves are stocked with jars of their strawberry jalapeno jam, apple cider jelly, local honey, seedless raspberry or blackberry preserves, and several flavors of homemade salad dressings, salsa, and barbecue sauces. There are locally made cheeses, candies, granola, baked goods and, during the growing season, fresh produce grown on the ranch. Besides edibles, there’s also a wide range of country-themed household items and gifts, artfully displayed on unpainted wooden shelves, with hand-written price-tags attached using small wooden clothespins. Soaps, lotions, and candles are stacked
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stocked and effectively designed to evoke the old country general stores of the past; you half expect Andy and Opie to walk in any minute, looking for a birthday gift for Aunt Bee. While Andy would be comfortable using the honor system, you don’t have to be; the store is usually staffed when open, Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 till 5. 9272 Big Horn Road, Remington / 540-848-5298 / lakotaranchfarmstore.com
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By Carolyn Thombs bookings@carolynthombs.com Many of us, men and women alike, have a fragrance we’ve worn for years. It’s our signature scent, and we’d be loath to change it. But just as many others awaken one day to discover the cologne or fragrance they’ve loved and worn for so long just isn’t them anymore. It’s time for a change, time to find a new scent that reflects the new you. And when that happens, it’s time
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to go to Arielle Shoshana. Arielle Shoshana offers unique scents in an approachable, non-intimidating atmosphere staffed by knowledgeable sales associates eager to help you find your unique fragrance. Kate, one of Arielle’s associates, greeted me immediately when I came in, asked what types of fragrances I usually like and then gathered several for me to try. I chose three favorites from the assortment she showed me and had a pretty tough time
choosing which one I wanted. Finally, I decided on the most unique of the three, Aqua Universalis which has notes of bergamot, lemon and lily of the valley. It is fresh and floral at the same time; definitely not something I have already or have smelled before. The shop’s namesake and creator, Arielle Shoshana Weinberg, is a native Marylander who began her fragrance career in New York City after graduating from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. She eventually returned to
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her DMV roots, because she felt this area needed a fragrance boutique that could offer something more than what the department stores carry. At Arielle Shoshana the selection process is all about offering a wide variety of scents. They sort the fragrances according to categories – Fresh, Sweet, Citrus, Spicy, Fruity, Beachy, Undefinable, Floral, Smoky, Oud and Woods – and help customers determine which to try based upon scents they already like or how they see themselves. I asked Arielle to suggest a few fragrances based on someone’s nose
preference. For a woodsy scent she suggested Cadimere. It has sandalwood, rosewood and vanilla, and wraps around you like a cozy hug. More of a fan of fruity scents? Try Still Life, which features yuzu, rum and Sichuan pepper. Or if you prefer sweet stuff, try Noir Exquis, with notes of coffee, ha-
zelnut and maple syrup. For something citrus, spritz on the Pamélo Paradis with notes of pomelo, black currant and mint. And if you’re looking to spice up your life, try the Lubin Akkad with notes of cardamom, frankincense and labdanum. Everyone can find a fragrance as unique and interesting as they are at Arielle Shoshana and, once you do, you can take a “smell-fie” that will be displayed near your favorite! 2920 District Ave., Suite 145, Fairfax / 571-308-3132 / arielleshoshana.com
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Healthy Twists on St. Patty’s Day Favorites By Catherine Schefer catherine.schefer@gmail.com
With these nutritious twists on St Patrick’s Day favorites, you can stay healthy and still enjoy the holiday!
Irish Stew with Beef and Guinness St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be the same without a beef stew cooked with Guinness. In this recipe, whole-grain barley cuts down on calories and fat but keeps it hearty.
Ingredients:
3 tbps. canola oil 1 lb. lean beef stew meat 1 tsp. fine sea salt ½ tsp. finely ground fresh pepper pepper ½ cup pearl barley 28 fl. oz. water 12 fl. oz. Guinness ¾ lb. carrots ½ lb. yellow onion 1 tsp. dried thyme 2 tbps. Inglehoffer Extra Hot Horseradish
Directions:
of onion skin and mince. On medium high heat, in a cast iron or enameled Dutch oven, sauté the beef in the canola oil. Add the onion and sauté until caramelized. Add the water, 6 ounces of Guinness, and the barley. Cover the pot with baking parchment and place the lid over the parchment to seal. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for half an hour. Remove the parchment and lid. Add the carrots, remaining 6 ounces of Guinness and replace the lid. Cook for an additional 15 minutes on low heat. Return the stew to a rapid boil and add the thyme and horseradish. Stir thoroughly. Serves: 8 / Prep time: 30 minutes / Cook time: 55 minutes Per one cup serving: Calories: 200 / Fat: 8g / Saturated fat: 2g / Sodium: 270mg / Sugar: 4g / Protein: 11g
Trim all outer fat and cut the beef into ½-inch cubes. Season beef with salt & pepper. Rinse barley in cold water and strain. Wash carrots in cold water and cut into 1-inch lengths. Remove the outer layer
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes Satisfy your craving for something sweet with festive St. Patty’s Day cupcakes topped with Greek Yogurt icing. Simply make a box of vanilla cupcakes and top with this delicious, festive frosting packed with protein.
Ingredients:
2 cups plain low fat Greek yogurt yogurt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract extract 1 cup powdered sugar Green food coloring (optional) (optional) Gold sugar sprinkles (optional) (optional)
Directions:
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl. Place yogurt in the strainer. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to drain for at least two hours. Note: For best results, let drain overnight. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the strained yogurt, vanilla and powdered sugar until the frosting thickens, about two minutes. Add the optional food coloring for a more festive result. Cover and place in fridge for 30 minutes. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost carefully. To frost cupcakes, place the frosting in a quartsized ziploc bag, snip off the bottom corner, and squeeze the bag. For an extra St. Patrick’s Day touch, add gold sprinkles on top.
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Mad for Med: Cava Grill
By Laura Clark laura.g.clark@gmail.com On a recent afternoon, Gainesville’s Cava Grill was brimming with customers. Tables were hot commodities as the fast-moving line snaked around the perimeter, nearly to the door. Some particularly hurried folks used the restaurant’s app or ordered online, darting in to pick up food on the fly. Other seated diners enjoyed a more relaxed meal, savoring every delicious Mediterranean bite. This scene would come as no surprise to the multiple investment groups that fueled Cava’s growth with $61 million in 2016. What started in 2006 as a single traditional restaurant owned by three childhood friends has evolved into one of the country’s top chains. The founders, all children of Greek immigrants, tell the story of starting their first restaurant with no computer, no dishwasher, and no staff. Their ordering system was based entirely on Post-Its. Flash forward to 2017, and Cava has 24 locations spanning VA, MD, DC, LA, and NY. The brand is used to being called the Chipotle of Mediterranean cuisine, but seeing Cava from that perspective doesn’t do it justice. The menu is a much-needed departure from the fast food norm. Diners start with bowls or pitas and fill them with
a diverse and generous offering of nutrition-packed greens, grains, dips, spreads, meat or vegetable proteins, toppings, and dressings. Health and freshness are front and center, and taste reigns supreme. The food is so tasty, in fact, that Cava’s hummus, harissa, tzatziki, and “Crazy Feta” have made their way into Whole Foods and other grocery stores. For a refreshing twist on a quick meal, Cava sources locally when possible. The DC region locations work with 10 east coast farms. The restaurant also provides a nutrition calculator as well as allergen data on its website. In the dietary information section of the site, each menu item is specified as gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, or soy free. While carnivores will be quite at home with options of lamb, beef, or chicken, those following meat-free diets will rejoice at the dizzying array of plant-based possibilities. It’s worth noting that Cava is building a distinctly positive brand beyond the kitchen. It has three charitable partners who are committed to promoting gardening, sustainability, and health (City Blossoms, Garden School Foundation, and Grow to Learn). Grand openings feature a traditional free community lunch. Last summer, Cava raised starting pay from $10.50 to $13 per hour and began offering hourly employees paid sick and parental leave. Cava is walking the talk of caring about the community and team members, as well as customers.
Enjoying delicious meals at Cava won’t break the bank. Prices are extremely affordable, with overflowing bowls and pitas coming in under $10.00. Soups, juices, and sides can land the bill a bit higher, but the value is consistent. Healthy, innovative, easy on the budget fast food is no longer on the horizon. It’s here. Cava Grill, 13959 Promenade Commons St., Gainesville / cava.com / 571-234-5934
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By By Maddison Maddison Hicks Hicks Drum Drum & & Strum Strum has has gotgotten ten aa major major tune tune up up recently, recently, thanks thanks in in part part to to new new manmanagement. agement. Owner Owner Tim Tim Dingus Dingus says says of of General General Manager Manager Dean Dean Honeycutt, Honeycutt, “He’s “He’s done done aa tremendous tremendous job job helping helping me me get get everything everything dialed dialed in in and and organized. organized. Drum Drum & & Strum Strum is is just just more more efficient efficient these these days.” days.” To To which which Honeycutt Honeycutt humbly humbly replies, replies, “I “I just just want want to to keep keep this this place place growin’ growin’ and and growin’.” growin’.” The The two two have have assembled assembled an an impressive impressive team team to to assist assist them. them. Pianist Pianist and and vocalist vocalist Emily Emily Murphy Murphy manages manages lessons lessons as as the the shop’s shop’s Educational Educational DirecDirector. tor. Berklee Berklee College College of of Music Music alum alum David David Hale Hale teaches teaches bass bass and and manages manages inventory. inventory. On On the the sales sales floor, floor, you’ll you’ll find find Rick Rick Hughes, Hughes, aa lifelong lifelong musician musician who who has has two two daughters daughters taking taking lessons lessons at at the the shop. shop. “He’s “He’s in in the the perfect perfect position position to to ununderstand derstand customers. customers. He He treats treats people people like like family family and and friends friends -- and and that’s that’s what what we we are are here,” here,” says says Honeycutt. Honeycutt. In In the the improved improved retail retail area, area, you’ll you’ll find find Fender Fender guitars guitars and and amps amps at at every every price-point price-point and and style. style. The The shop shop now now carries carries Roland’s Roland’s bluetooth-integrated bluetooth-integrated pianos, pianos, BOSS BOSS Katana Katana amps, amps, ukuleles ukuleles from from Lanikai Lanikai and and Kohala, Kohala, guitars guitars from from Godin, Godin, Simon Simon & & Patrick, Patrick, and and Art Art & & Lutherie, Lutherie, and and Peterson Peterson and and Snark Snark tuners. tuners. And And there‘s there‘s plenty plenty more more to to discover discover when when you you visit. visit. The The team team has has also also reorgareorganized nized the the space space for for prime prime effiefficiency. ciency. “This “This change change is is all all part part of of the the process process of of modernizing modernizing and and customizing customizing this this shop shop to to fit fit everything everything we we do do -- from from reretail tail to to lessons, lessons, from from our our workworkshop shop to to our our premier premier listening listening room,” room,” remarks remarks Dingus. Dingus. The The new new navy navy blue blue and and soft soft cream cream colors colors pop pop behind behind racks racks of of shining shining instruments instruments and and acaccessories. cessories. Vintage Vintage guitars guitars and and posters posters line line the the walls. walls. Brick Brick facade facade and and rustic, rustic, theatrical theatrical lighting lighting reflect reflect the the shop’s shop’s herheritage itage and and laidback laidback vibe. vibe. “This “This is is aa cool cool place place to to hang hang out out -- to to enjoy enjoy music music and and learn learn music music in in aa space space that that isn’t isn’t stuffy,” stuffy,” says says Dingus. Dingus. In In the the past past year, year, major major improvements improvements to to the the listening listening room room have have made made itit one one of of the the premier premier venues venues in in the the GreatGreater er Piedmont Piedmont area. area. It It features features LED LED stage stage lights, lights, digital digital sound sound system system with with remote remote sound sound enengineering gineering capabilities, capabilities, aa YamaYamaha ha upright upright piano, piano, and and serious serious backline backline of of stage stage equipment equipment -- all all of of this this plus plus comfy comfy padded padded chairs chairs and and aa custom custom stage stage built built by by Dingus Dingus and and his his friends. friends. Honeycutt Honeycutt says says of of the the listening listening room, room, “It’s “It’s like like you’re you’re in in your your living living room room watching watching the the pros. pros. Then Then you you go go up up and and talk talk to to them them afterwards.” afterwards.” With With connections connections to to major major musimusicians cians like like John John Cowan, Cowan, Beppe Beppe Gambetta, Gambetta, Missy Missy Raines, Raines, Rob Rob Ickes, Ickes, and and Trey Trey Hensley, Hensley, Drum Drum & & Strum Strum gives gives listeners listeners aa rare rare chance chance to to see see world-renowned world-renowned musicians musicians in in an an intimate intimate setting. setting. Drum Drum & & Strum Strum especially especially welcomes welcomes families. families. Parents Parents can can come come to to the the concerts concerts and and their their
kids kids get get in in free. free. “The “The importimportant ant thing thing to to remember remember about about music music is is that that we we need need to to edueducate cate kids kids to to keep keep itit going. going. This This culture culture will will fade fade and and disappear disappear ifif we we don’t don’t do do our our part part to to prepreserve serve it,” it,” warns warns Dingus. Dingus. To To further further educate educate youth, youth, Dingus Dingus and and Honeycutt Honeycutt will will launch launch the the Gloria Gloria Faye Faye DinDingus gus Music Music Alliance. Alliance. Dingus’ Dingus’ mother mother Gloria Gloria founded founded Drum Drum & & Strum Strum and and gave gave free free leslessons sons to to “everybody “everybody and and their their brother brother who who couldn’t couldn’t afford afford it” it” says says Dingus. Dingus. “There’s “There’s still still aa need need for for that that here here and and we we want want to to help.” help.” A A portion portion of of every every performance performance at at the the shop shop will will benefit benefit the the charity. charity. “We’re “We’re going going to to make make this this program program really really active active in in our our communicommunity,” ty,” Dingus Dingus says says with with obvious obvious passion. passion. “You’ve “You’ve gotta gotta help help people.” people.” 102 102 Main Main Street Street Warrenton Warrenton 540-347-7484 540-347-7484 www.DrumNStrum.com www.DrumNStrum.com
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Drunk Drunk Naked Naked Pirates Pirates Jewell, Jewell, 2:00-5:00; 2:00-5:00; Lion Lion and and Bull: Bull: Smylin Jack; McMahon’s: Smylin Jack; McMahon’s: Pete Pete Baker Baker Old Old Bust Bust Head Head Brewery Brewery Live MusicThe Live Music- The Duskwhales Duskwhales 5:00-8:00 5:00-8:00 Mar Mar 12: 12: McMahon’s: McMahon’s: TradiTraditional Irish Music tional Irish Music 5-8 5-8 Mar Mar 14: 14: Molly’s Molly’s Trivia Trivia Night Night 9:00; Northside 29: 9:00; Northside 29: Grassfed Grassfed Mar Mar 15: 15: Molly’s Molly’s Open Open Mic Mic Night 8:00 Night 8:00 Mar Mar 16: 16: Contemporary Contemporary MuMusic Center, Haymarket: sic Center, Haymarket: Bluegrass Bluegrass Jam Jam 7:00; 7:00; Lion Lion and and Bull Bull Karaoke Karaoke Night 8:00; McMahon’s: Night 8:00; McMahon’s: Open Open Mic Mic Night Night w/Big w/Big Steve; Steve; Poplar Poplar Springs Springs Open Open Mic Mic Night Night 7:00; 7:00; Tin Cannon Brewing Tin Cannon Brewing Company Company Trivia Trivia Night Night 7:00 7:00 Mar Mar 17: 17: Lion Lion and and Bull: Bull: 4Six2; McMahon’s: 4Six2; McMahon’s: Josh Josh Lowe; Lowe; Molly’s: Molly’s: St St Patrick’s Patrick’s Day Day Party; Party; Poplar Poplar Springs: Springs: Andrew Andrew O’Day O’Day 7:00-10:00 7:00-10:00 Mar Mar 18: 18: Blue Blue Valley Valley Vineyard Vineyard and Winery: Sip and Winery: Sip and and Swing, Swing, Dance Dance to to the the live live music music of of the the Silvertones, 6:00-10:00; Lion Silvertones, 6:00-10:00; Lion and and Bull: Bull: OTR; OTR; McMahon’s: McMahon’s: Kenny Hasty; Kenny Hasty; Molly’s: Molly’s: The The DuDubious Brothers; Old Bust bious Brothers; Old Bust Head Head Brewery Brewery Annie Annie Stokes Stokes 5:00-8:00 5:00-8:00 Mar 19: McMahon’s: Mar 19: McMahon’s: TradiTraditional tional Irish Irish Music Music 5-8 5-8 Mar Mar 21: 21: Molly’s Molly’s Trivia Trivia Night Night 9:00; Northside 29: 9:00; Northside 29: Bobby Bobby and and Friends Friends Mar Mar 22: 22: Molly’s Molly’s Open Open Mic Mic Night 8:00 Old Bust Night 8:00 Old Bust Head Head
The The Silvertones Silvertones Brewery Brewery Trivia Trivia Night Night Mar 23: Mar 23: Lion Lion and and Bull Bull KaKaraoke Night 8:00; McMahon’s: raoke Night 8:00; McMahon’s: Open Open Mic Mic Night Night w/Big w/Big Steve; Steve; Poplar Springs Open Poplar Springs Open Mic Mic Night Night 7:00; 7:00; Tin Tin Cannon Cannon Brewing Brewing Company Company Trivia Trivia Night Night 7:00 7:00 Mar 24: Contemporary Mar 24: Contemporary MuMusic sic Center, Center, Haymarket: Haymarket: Open Open Mic Mic Night Night 7:30; 7:30; Lion Lion and and Bull: Bull: Livin the Dream Livin the Dream
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This This month’s month’s ride ride started started on on Route Route 29 29 in in Warrenton Warrenton and and took took me me out out to to Marshall, Marshall,The The Plains, Plains, Catharpin, Catharpin, and and Gainesville. Gainesville. It’s It’s aa 48 48 mile mile roundtrip roundtrip excursion excursion with with some some sweet sweet stop-offs stop-offs along along the the way. way. Before Before hitting hitting the the road, road, II grabbed grabbed aa cup cup of of coffee coffee at at Starbucks Starbucks off off of of Lee Lee Highway Highway in in Warrenton. Warrenton. It’s It’s January January at at the the time time of of this this writing, writing, and and it’s it’s still still pretty pretty brisk, brisk, so so II enjoy enjoy stopping stopping to to warm warm up up when when II can. can. Take Take aa left left out out of of the the plaza plaza onto onto Highway Highway 29 29 South South and and ride ride for for half half aa mile mile until until you you veer veer right right onto onto US US 17 17 North. North. You’ll You’ll stay stay on on this this for for 12.5 12.5 miles miles to to Marshall. Marshall. It’s It’s aa smooth, smooth, well-maintained well-maintained road road without without too too much much traffic traffic (at (at least least on on a aSunday). Sunday). The Theweather weatherwas wasbeaubeautiful and clear the Iday I and tiful and clear the day rode, rode, and eventhe though temps even though tempsthe were in were in the high Iforties, I saw the high forties, saw quite a few quite fewenjoying bikers out enjoying a bikersa out a weekend weekend ride. ride. When When you you get get to to Marshall Marshall you you won’t won’t have have ridden ridden terribly terribly long, long, but but itit is is worth worth aa stop stop to to take take in in this this historic historic area. area.The The town town is is aa beautiful beautiful piece piece of of Old Old America. America. Named Named for for John John MarMarshall, shall, our our country’s country’s very very first first Chief Chief Justice, Justice, it’s it’s been been around around since since 1797. 1797. Stop Stop into into the the award-winning award-winning Red Red Truck Truck Bakery Bakery at at 8368 8368 W. W. Main Main Street. Street. It’s It’s named named for for the the old old Red Red Truck Truck bought bought from from fashion fashion designer designer Tommy Tommy Hilfiger Hilfiger and and its its lauded lauded baked baked goods goods include include “moonshine “moonshine cakes cakes made made with with hooch hooch from from the the next next county.” county.” From From Marshall, Marshall, you’ll you’ll ride ride 4.7 4.7 miles miles East East on on John John MarMarshall shall Highway Highway (Route (Route 55) 55) to to The The Plains. Plains. En En route, route, you’ll you’ll pass pass another another unique unique spot: spot: Tri-CounTri-County ty Feeds 7408 John Marshall Feeds at at 7408 John Marshall Highway. Highway. Their Their tagline tagline is is Feeds, Feeds, FashFashion, ion, Finds…and Finds…and they they mean mean it. it. It It is is astounding astounding to to see see beautibeautiful ful jewelry jewelry from from local local artisans artisans and and high high end end name name brands brands like like Barbour, Barbour, Patagonia Patagonia and and Purdey Purdey under under the the same same roof roof as as animal animal feed feed and and equestrian equestrian supplies. supplies. They’ve They’ve also also got got quite quite the the selecselection tion of of men’s, men’s, women’s, women’s, and and kid’s kid’s fashions fashions and and footwear, footwear, as as well well as as furniture, furniture, home home décor, décor, and and kitchkitchen en and and pantry pantry items items you you won’t won’t find find anywhere anywhere else. else. Tri Tri County County Feeds Feeds is is the the perperfect fect pit pit stop. stop. Browse. Browse. Shop. Shop. And And enjoy enjoy aa hot hot cup cup of of coffee coffee while while you you do. do. (Drink (Drink from from the the glass glass coffee coffee cups, cups, and and you you can can grab grab aa free free cup cup to to go, go, too!) too!) Once Once you you reach reach The The Plains, Plains, take take aa left left onto onto Loudoun Loudoun AvAvenue enue ¼ and milethen and then turn for ¼for mile turn right right onto Hopewell also onto Hopewell Road,Road, also known known as County Route 601, as County Route 601, where where you’llforride 12 miles. you’ll ride 12 for miles. This This part part of of the the trip trip is is the the most most breathtaking, breathtaking, with with tall tall trees trees lining lining curvy curvy roads roads and and sparse sparse traffic. traffic. At At about about the the 88 mile mile mark, mark, you’ll you’ll cross cross Highway Highway 15. 15. The The road road then then changes changes to to Sudley Sudley Manor. Manor. Take Take aa right right onto onto Pageland Pageland Road Road for for another another 44 miles. miles. This This will will bring bring you you back back to to Lee Lee Highway. Highway. Take Take another another right, right, ride ride for for 14 14 miles, miles, and and you’ll you’ll finish finish the the loop loop at at Starbucks. Starbucks. Let Let me me know know ifif you you find find any any cool cool riding riding routes routes along along Route Route 29 29 by by emailing emailing pgpsortster@ pgpsortster@ yahoo.com. yahoo.com. I’d I’d love love to to hear hear from from you! you!
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March 2017
Lights! Camera! Little Washington! By Maddison Hicks
Escape into the world of independent films during the Film Festival at Little Washington (FFLW), a non-profit program of the Rappahannock Association for Arts & Community. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this festival in whimsical Little Washington supports independent filmmakers through industry collaboration and provides a venue for students from local schools such as Highland and Rappahannock as well as students from our state’s universities. The thirteen-person viewing panel of the FFLW is currently sorting through submissions from filmmakers domestic and international. Of the event’s programming, Festival Director Theresa Wood says that the selection
panel will choose films that elicit strong and varied responses from viewers - films that will spark debate and perhaps controversy, as good art often does. To the filmmakers whose works are selected, the FFLW provides unparalleled small-town hospitality. The FFLW arranges local hosts and subsidizes travel for each of the participating filmmakers, services that lessen the financial burden often imposed on those in the festival circuit.
Once in Little Washington, filmmakers enjoy an environment geared toward collaboration - resulting from the contributions of local volun-
teers and notable film pros alike including Paul Wagner (Academy-award winner), Ron Maxwell (Copperhead, Gods and Generals, Gettysburg, and more), and Rick Davis (dean of the GMU Film and Video Studies Program). Q&A sessions, workshops, and roundtable discussions connect independent filmmakers to their audiences and to industry leaders. Wood says that this year, workshops will explore the creative process and financial distribution (a necessity in the film industry). Filmmakers will also have the opportunity to share their works-in-progress for constructive feedback from professionals. This year, the festival begins with an Opening Night Reception at Tula’s in Little Washington on Friday, April 7th. For $30 admission, guests enjoy delicious food from Tula’s and wines from DuCard Vineyards. After the reception, enjoy the FFLW feature film at the Little Washington Theater, followed by a Q&A and night of continuing festivity in town. On Saturday and Sunday, the FFLW will show films all day. Guests can pay $12 per film or purchase a weekend pass. Tickets go on sale February 25th through Eventbrite.com. All proceeds from the festival go back into the community through the Claudia Mitchell Fund which has awarded $110,000 to 42 community artists and organizations since 2012. As soon as the festival programming is available, guests will find it posted at TheFilmFestivalatLittleWashington.com. This remarkable festival runs by volunteer power. If you would like to help nurture the growth of arts in Virginia, FFLW welcomes volunteers to help with the filmmaker’s lounge,
ticket sales, guest communications, and so much more - in exchange for free film-viewing and an invite to the fabulous Opening Night Reception. To volunteer, please contact Festival Director Theresa Wood at FFLW2017@gmail.com. Mark your calendar and plan to support this can’tmiss local treasure. The Film Festival at Little Washington is an incredible opportunity to experience the captivating and challenging world of independent film while supporting your community and local arts. For more information: TheFilmFestivalatLittleWashington.com Facebook.com/FilmFestivalAtLittleWashington / Instagram.com/FilmFestLW Twitter. com/FilmFestLW
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