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FEATURES A Unified Voice ....................................................4 For Love of Country Prince William’s Own American Wartime Museum Will ‘Honor, Educate and Inspire’ ............................8 All the World’s a Stage Hylton Performing Arts Center Wows Audiences ..................................................22

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DEPARTMENTS from the publisher ..................................................3 going places ‘Impossible’ is Just a Word ....................................6 destinations The Winery at La Grange ..................................11

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family fun Family Fun at the Chinn Park Regional Library & Aquatics and Fitness Center ............14 local flavor Giorgio's Serving Up Mediterranean and American Fare in Montclair ..............................16 on a high note Painting (and Sculpting, Drawing, Designing and Photographing) the Town ..........................18 giving back Heritage Hunt Giving Circle Giving Back to the Community ............................20 tambourines and elephants My Daughter is Gifted ......................................26

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Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher Elizabeth Kirkland ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com Contributing Writers DeeDee Corbitt Sauter, Jennifer Price, Jennifer Rader and Casey Rives

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Prince William Living, the premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas, is published monthly by Prince William Living, Inc. The opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Prince William Living. © Copyright 2010 by Prince William Living, Inc. All rights reserved. Materials may not be reproduced or translated without written permission. Visit the Prince William Living website at www.princewilliamliving.com for reprint permission. Subscription rate is $30 (U.S.), one year. International subscribers add $15 each year. Change of address notices should be sent to Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes. Reprints and Back Issues: To order article reprints or request reprint permission, please visit the Prince William Living website: www.princewilliamliving.com. Order back issues by calling Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes at (703) 232-1758, ext. 1. For further information about Prince William Living, visit www.princewilliamliving.com, or contact Prince William Living at (703) 232-1758. 2 | January 2011 prince william living

Advertising offices: (703) 232-1758, ext. 1 Efax: (703) 563-9185 Editorial Have a story you’d like our staff to cover? Contact Prince William Living Editor in Chief and Publisher Elizabeth Kirkland, either by phone at (703) 232-1758, ext. 2, or by email at ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com. Advertising Prince William Living accepts display advertising. For complete advertising information, please contact Rebecca Barnes, Prince William Living president, either by phone at (703) 232-1758, ext. 1, or by email at rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com. Distribution If you are your business’ decision maker and you have a waiting room or other place your customers and employees would appreciate finding a copy of Prince William Living, please call Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes and ask about how your business can become a free distribution site for Prince William Living. Rebecca can be reached by phone at (703) 232-1758, ext. 1, or by email at rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com. By becoming a distributor of Prince William Living, your business will be mentioned on the Prince William Living website and in future issues of Prince William Living.

from the publisher Welcome to Prince William Living Dear Readers, As of June 15, 2010, the current estimated population of Prince William County, according to the Prince William County Finance Department, was 398,183, making it the third most populous jurisdiction in Virginia, after Fairfax County and Virginia Beach. And so it should go without saying that the people of Prince William and Greater Manassas are deserving of their own magazine—a magazine of which they can be proud, which is not only for them but about them. Enter Prince William Living: the premiere lifestyle magazine of Prince William and Greater Manassas. Prince William Living features thought-provoking stories about life in Prince William and Greater Manassas and beautiful photography, and is the one and only lifestyle magazine covering Prince William and Greater Manassas exclusively. e magazine includes such departments as “Food for ought,” featuring local dining establishments, “On a High Note,” featuring theater, music and the arts, and “Family Fun,” featuring crafts, games and family friendly destinations. Each month, Prince William Living is distributed free to various locations throughout Prince William and Greater Manassas; you can find a list of these distribution points on our website

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(www.princewilliamliving.com), on our Facebook fan page, and in each issue of Prince William Living. For more than three years, it’s been a dream of mine to bring Prince William and Greater Manassas a magazine of which they can be proud. After many months of hard work, my business partner, Rebecca Barnes, who has been part of Prince William’s business community for more than16 years, and I are very happy to be able to bring you Prince William Living. If you would like to advertise in Prince William Living or if you would like for your business to become a distribution point for the magazine, please contact Prince William Living President Rebecca Barnes, either by email at rbarnes@princewilliamliving.com, or by phone at (703) 232-1758, ext. 1. To submit story ideas, please email me at ekirkland@princewilliamliving.com, or call (703) 232-1758, ext. 2. Rebecca and I hope you enjoy Prince William Living as much as we enjoy being able to bring it to you. Tell your friends about it, fan us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. You can also send us a letter or postcard, so we can publish it in the “Postcards from Prince William” section of our magazine. We hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely,

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A Unified Voice By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer

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ixteen staff members currently manage the day-to-day business of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, but that number is expected to grow to 20 by mid-2011.

e growth is only to be expected, given the June 2010 merge of the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce with the Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce, which came together to become the Prince William Chamber of Commerce—now the largest chamber of commerce in Northern Virginia. e merge was done to create a unified voice for the people of Prince William County. Photo courtesy Jonathan Thorpe, www.jthorpephoto.com

“Each chamber was strong in its own right,” said Robert Clapper, president and CEO of the Prince William Chamber. “ey were financially sound and each one had a different strength. One chamber was known for strong advocacy in public policy and the other was geared more toward the core aspects of the chamber, such as networking. It was an opportunity to take those two strengths and bring them together.” Clapper, who formerly served as president of the Greensboro, N.C., Chamber of Commerce, moved to Northern Virginia on Oct., 19, 2010. He is currently the only addition to the chamber since the merge and transition. While managing the new chamber doesn’t differ much from his job at his previous chamber, Clapper admits he is still having trouble adjusting to the area’s traffic. “I’m used to measuring distance by miles and not having to add traffic into the equation,” he said. e transition from two chambers to one has been a lengthy process. “Really, the roots of the work for the merge started in about 2008,” Clapper said. e challenges faced by the chamber transition were really no different than those faced by two companies merging together. Just as employees of one company merging with another might fear for their jobs, the staffs of the merging chambers were also nervous 4 | January 2011 prince william living

Rob Clapper is the CEO and president of the newly created Prince William Chamber. He is enjoying managing such a large program and hopes to gain membership from all businesses in the county.

about maintaining their positions at the new chamber. “It’s all this changing dynamic of not really knowing what your role is or what the organization is going to look like,” said Clapper. Tim Jackson, chairman of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and president and CEO of MDA Technologies Group, makes it a point to ask every chamber member he comes across how they think the transition has gone. “e overwhelming answer I receive is that the chamber is doing a good job,” Jackson said. “ese comments reflect that the chamber leadership and staff are succeeding. We have experienced the normal issues that a ‘startup’ organization of this nature would expect to encounter; building out an office, getting the infrastructure in place, aligning the two staffs to maximize their potential within the new organization and ensuring that membership continues to be served at the highest level possible.” e merge is the beginning of what Clapper and Jackson hope will be a seamless transition. Phil Clark, president of Dominion Construction Group, a Northern Virginia contracting company, and a past member of the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce, chose not to renew his chamber membership in 2011, but said his decision not to renew was not as a result of the merge. “We plan on rejoining next summer when, hopefully, our workload picks up,” Clark explained. “Right now, we have been cutting as many expenses as we can.” When thinking about whether or not he would renew his membership with the chamber in 2011, Clark did consider that he might felt left out as the chamber expanded. Ultimately, though, he decided, the new, larger chamber will provide “a joint effort and stronger lobby for local business,” he said. “I was discussing the merger at a meeting one evening with several other members and what I heard from a couple of them was that their impression was that, due to the size of the joint chamber, they were worried that the smaller business owners would not have as strong of an influence and the larger companies would dominate the chamber as a whole,” Clark said. But with the majority of Prince William Chamber membership defined as small business, and the new chamber working hard to provide equal attention for both large and small business types, it’s unlikely that anyone will feel left out, Clapper said. “If 70 percent of your customers were one way but you were catering to only 30 percent, you’d be out of business pretty quick,” Clapper explained. “A small business really needs us to be a resource center. Whereas the larger company’s investment is usually very specific, they don’t need us for marketing or public relations. e relationship with both companies is important because the investment of the larger companies allows us to create strong programming and resources for smaller businesses. “We can’t go forward by forgetting smaller businesses,” Clapper said.

Michael Vanderpool, founder of Manassas-based Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C., served as a legal counsel for the Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce during the early planning of the merger. He agrees that the merger was an impressive move for the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce with the Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce to make. “e merger provided a much bigger voice for political and civil matters,” Vanderpool said. “I think right now we are seeing the leading edge of a lot of business benefits because there is a much larger audience of businesses.”

“...the new, larger chamber will provide a joint effort and a stronger lobby for local business...” Vanderpool believes that it will be another year before the promises of the chamber are completely fulfilled. “I think when you take two chambers with a few differences and try to merge them, there will be challenges,” Vanderpool said. “e chambers have done a great job so far and I think they are setting groundwork for what will be a powerful organization with great networking opportunities.” e chamber’s job is to create relationships among businesses in the Prince William County area. Depending on the need of a business, the Prince William Chamber can offer a marketing plan, business plan, or assist in the basic routines of networking to help businesses get to the next level. “Our events are targeted toward specific interest,” Clapper said. “Whether it’s an interest in politics or whether it’s more community-service focused, what we try to do at every event is have a networking component. Even by simply attending one of our events, you are able to network and strengthen your business. It’s about bringing the right people to the table to address the need of your business.” As a community-based program, the chamber remains active in programs and events which positively affects the community that surrounds its business members. A new scholarship program sponsored by the Prince William Chamber offers financial aid to students in the county who want to acquire a higher education. e chamber acts as a spokesperson for the business community. By working closely with its members, the new chamber is able to be an advocate for addressing issues that affect the quality of life and business economy of the future. “We are experiencing firsthand that the ‘one voice’ for business we (continues on page 13) prince william living January 2011 | 5

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‘Impossible’ is Just a Word By Casey Rives, Contributing Writer

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en-year-old Nicole Kaloyanov enjoys hanging out with friends and going to school, but she holds a much more hectic schedule than most her age; she is a competitive gymnast who practices regularly at Gymnastics World, located at Dillingham Square in Lake Ridge. “She is at the gym Tuesday through Sunday for many hours after school,” said Nicole’s mother, Konstantza Popova, the owner of Gymnastics World. Like her daughter, Popova began training in gymnastics at the tender age of five. In 1999, she moved from Bulgaria to San Francisco in order to take part in a gymnastics competition there. Soon thereafter, Popova moved to Virginia—a move that afforded her the opportunity to open a gym and become a gymnastics coach for aspiring gymnasts. Said Popova of her daughter Nicole, “I don’t think she started gymnastics because of me, but because she enjoys it. We started her in aerobics and she definitely liked that more but then we introduced gymnastic routines with music and now that’s all she wants to do. She’s a very fast learner and she wants to expand her abilities.” Nicole begins competing every year toward the end of January and continues competing into June. She participates in a few

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invitational competitions before advancing to state, regional and national. “e last three years, she was a regional champion. She’s won six state championships, and this year she won nationals for her level,” said Popova. Nicole is the youngest in her level and competes against girls who are 12 to 13 years old. She usually competes twice a month from January to June, and has traveled to New Jersey, Ohio and Chicago, to name a few. Although she has never competed outside of the U.S., she has participated in international competitions against other countries, such as Kuwait, Japan, China and Russia. “My friends think my competitions are cool and they always want to come to the gym,” said Nicole, who practices alongside many of her classmates. Popova believes gymnastics has helped her daughter with time management in school, but she also believes that extracurricular activities are important for all adolescents. “I come from Europe where we have more physical activities,” Popova said. “We spend more time doing physical interests and not as much time sitting around the house. I see children who

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are with me three to four years who completely change their body type and habits. Gymnastics has helped teach Nicole organization and discipline, which has put her ahead of other children her age.” Nicole hopes to one day become an Olympic champion, but her long-term goal is to become a gymnastics coach, like her mother. “I love gymnastics; it lets me express my feelings and have fun,” said Nicole, who admits that her favorite thing to do, aside from gymnastics, is to attend school. “She’s always reading or asking to go outside and play—normal things that kids her age like to do. But she always tells me she is going to be an Olympic champion after college. For now, I want to see her join the Junior National Team, but she still has at least three more years (before she can qualify for that),” said Popova.

Nicole Kaloyanov, 10, holds on to coach and mother Konstantza Popova. Both Popova and Kaloyanov have been doing gymnastics since age five. Nicole hopes to one day become an Olympic champion and coach.

Nicole’s next competition is January 16, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. e competition is an invitational and winners will continue to state competition before entering regional—where the top five will advance to national.

Manassas native Casey Rives is a communications major at George Mason University. Her expected graduation date is December 2011.

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Prince William’s Own American Wartime Museum Will ‘Honor, Educate and Inspire’ By Elizabeth Kirkland, Editor in Chief and Publisher

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ashington, D.C., Public Affairs Consultant Allan Cors has been fascinated with military history since he was 10 years old, but Cors, the owner of countless guns and military artifacts, including a set of the original plans for the invasion of Normandy, could never have predicted that his then small collection would someday provide the foundation for what, in the next four years, will become the American Wartime Museum.

As the open houses began to grow, Cors heard story after story of loyalty, teamwork, courage and sacrifice from those who’d served their country, and it wasn’t long before the now-chairman of the American Wartime Museum Board of Trustees decided he needed to share those stories with others. He hopes to share those stories through the museum, which is scheduled to open in 2014. “e key words are honor, educate and inspire,” Cors said. “Honor those who served by telling their stories, educate the visitors who come to the museum in the hopes that it will inspire them to find some way to serve others, either in their community or in the military.”

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A collector of military vehicles since 1982, Cors, who formerly served as the director of government affairs and senior vice president for Corning, Inc., has the third largest privately owned collection of military vehicles in the world, according to American Wartime Museum President and CEO Craig Stewart, with roughly 50 tanks, in addition to a variety of other vehicles, including personnel carriers, motorcycles and ambulances. He began opening his collection to the public in 1991 through mini open houses.

American Wartime Museum President and CEO Craig Stewart (left) and American Wartime Museum Board of Trustees Chairman Allan Cors will open the American Wartime Museum in Prince William County in 2014.

renamed the American Wartime Museum, reflective of its mission and vision to honor Americans who served their nation in times of war. Susan Keating, a national security journalist and author and a correspondent for PEOPLE magazine, serves as the secretary for the American Wartime Museum Board of Trustees, and has been involved with the museum since its beginning stages. “I knew right away that this was an important project, and I wanted to be part of it,” Keating said.

Honoring All Who’ve Served e idea for the museum, which was chartered in 2003 as a nonprofit organization as the National Museum of Americans in Wartime (its original name was the National Museum of Military History) originated in the mid-1990s with Cors and a group of Vietnam veterans in Manassas, Va., who wanted to honor American veterans. In 2003, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors decided to expand that vision and support the development of a national museum with a much broader goal— to honor all who served the country in times of war both on the home front and on the battlefront, from all military branches and during all major conflicts from World War I forward. A national advisory board and steering committee were created in 2006 and museum staff members were hired in 2007. Startup funding was obtained from the U.S. Congress, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Prince William County and private donors from 2004-2007, and the museum’s founding campaign, which continues today to raise funds to make the museum a reality, began in January 2008. e museum has since been

e project was a natural fit for Keating, who, many years ago, was the director for the branch of the Air Force Museum at Travis Air Force Base in California. At Travis, she did educational work, as well as hands-on restoration of military aircraft. “I love the military and its members,” she said. “I support the troops and the mission, and I love military history. I also enjoy being around the equipment and artifacts. I think it was inevitable that I would encounter people out here who have similar interests.”

Location, Location, Location e museum will be located on a 70-acre tract of land located just south of Washington, D.C.—a site that will provide space for indoor as well as outdoor activities. Planned for the museum are activity centers that will include an orientation center, where visitors will be welcomed and provided access to a number of exhibits and artifacts, outdoor “Landscapes of War,” which will depict each major conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries, a reenactment area and more. e land, which had been zoned for (continues on page 10) prince william living January 2011 | 9

(continued from page 9) high density housing and commercial usage, was instead donated by the Hylton family of Prince William County, Va., for the museum. “ey are very generous people,” said Stewart of the Hyltons. e land on which the museum will be built is part of a 23-mile swath that has been aptly called the “Corridor of Military History,” inside which can be found Civil War battlegrounds from Manassas to Fredericksburg, national memorials and military cemeteries, including those at Arlington and Quantico, and museums with military exhibits and themes—the National Museum of the Marine Corps, in Triangle, Va., the National Air and Space Museum, in Dulles, Va., the planned National Museum of the U.S. Army, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the National World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and the Iwo Jima Memorial. “Prince William County is already a premiere destination for military heritage tourism, and our tourism industry draws four million visitors per year,” said Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. “When the American Wartime Museum opens, it will help encourage even more visitors to come to the county’s existing military heritage destinations, the Manassas National Battlefield and the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Heritage Center.” Furthermore, added Chairman Stewart, “e American Wartime Museum will bring in tourist dollars invigorating local businesses and supporting the alternative revenue streams which keep residential and business taxes low while our ability to provide services and invest in infrastructure remains high.”

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Commonwealth of Virginia under Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and who served as the former deputy county executive, is the vice president of the American Wartime Museum Board of Trustees. He has always kept a special place in his heart for the museum. “As with most things, persistence does pay off,” Homer said. He’s excited about what the future will hold for the county as a result of the museum. “Having that close by [will make] everyone’s life a little richer,” Homer said. Keating agreed. “All visitors are welcome,” she said. “We want to bring in veterans and their families, as well as people who never served or who know little about the military. We will honor and educate. at in itself is a noble mission, and I am proud that my own country is doing this. “Although some Americans are now at war, most of us are home, going about our daily lives,” Keating continued. “We have freedom. We can pursue happiness, just as our founding fathers envisioned. It’s important for us all to recognize that we have these wonderful, intangible luxuries because our troops have won it for us. ey have fought for us. Many have lost their lives. Our museum will convey this message not just to local citizens, such as students in our schools, but also to people throughout the country.”

Find out more about the American Wartime Museum online at www.nmaw.org. Planned for the museum are activity centers that will include an orientation center, where visitors will be welcomed and provided access to a number of exhibits and artifacts, “Landscapes of War,” which will depict each major conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries, a reenactment area and more.

Keating too is excited about the economic benefits that the museum will provide for Prince William County, but, she said, she is most excited about the intangibles. “e museum will show that Prince William County cares about national heritage,” Keating said. “It gives us one more thing to be proud of. I see our country as becoming a history star—a place where people can come to learn about our national military heritage.” Pierce R. Homer, transportation director with leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor Moffatt & Nichol, who was the longest-serving secretary of transportation for the Rendering courtesy The American Wartime Museum.

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t’s difficult to believe that e Winery at La Grange, nestled on 20 acres in the foothills of the Bull Run Mountains, was ever anything less than beautiful, but it took a team of contractors, hired labor, investor volunteers and friends to bring the property out of the disrepair that it had fallen into over the years. “It was a mess,” admitted Melissa Stephan, the general manager of e Winery at La Grange—the only winery in Prince William County. Indeed, it was such a mess that in June 2005, the Prince William County Historical Commission reported that La Grange was in such a state that it may have to be torn down. ankfully, though, La Grange was spared from such a fate when, in December 2005, it was purchased by PWC Winery, LLC, and the tedious process of restoring and renovating the outbuildings and surrounding property as well as the three-story circa 1790 manor house, once owned by the Harrison family, began. e Winery at La Grange opened to the public on Labor Day 2006.

A Thing of Beauty Chris Pearmund, managing partner and executive winemaker at e Winery at La Grange, acknowledged that it took a lot of work to once again make the property a thing of beauty, but, he said, it’s been well worth the effort.

“e uniqueness and historical significance of [the property] have made it the perfect location for the winery,” Pearmund said. e property now includes a vineyard, the restored manor house/converted tasting room where wine is served and paired with foods from the region, an historic smokehouse, a patio area with fireplace, an historic springhouse and a modern “barn” where wine is now processed and stored. “[Pearmund] was the one who saw the vision of this property,” Stephan said. Pearmund has consulted with many Virginia wineries and vineyards during his more than 20 years in the Virginia wine industry, and currently serves as managing partner at both Pearmund Cellars, located in Fauquier County, and e Winery at La Grange. “We are the local community winery,” Pearmund said of e Winery at La Grange. “In times of economic difficulty, people don’t need to go to Napa; they can get away [from it all] and have a great time [by visiting their local winery].” Pearmund refers to e Winery at La Grange as a sanctuary—a place where people can “get away from their daily grind.” And, he said, “I think that’s kind of cool.” Stephan echoed Pearmund’s sentiment: “It’s certainly convenient, but you definitely feel like you’ve gotten away,” she said. (continues on page 12) prince william living January 2011 | 11

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Once in disrepair, the property on which The Winery at La Grange now sits includes a vineyard, the restored manor house/converted tasting room (pictured here) where wine is served and paired with foods from the region, an historic smokehouse, a patio area with fireplace, and an historic springhouse and a modern “barn” (seen in the left of this photo) where wine is now processed and stored.

(continued from page 11) e Winery at La Grange is open year round, seven days a week, save for New Year’s Day, Easter, Christmas Day and anksgiving, and in addition to a wine selection that includes a Pinot gris, Viogner, rosé, cuvée blanc, Norton, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, meritage, Tannat, a port-style wine fondly named “Snort,” and the famed Fletcher’s Chardonnay, it also provides a selection of prepackaged foods.

A Ghostly Presence But there is more to e Winery at La Grange than just wine. Aside from the movie nights the gift shop (purchasable at the gift shop are jewelry made by local artisans, kitchen accessories and various wine-related items), the winery is also the rumored haunting grounds of Benoni E. Harrison, who purchased the La Grange estate in 1837, where he lived until his death in 1869. “When you’re here by yourself on a quiet night…you can definitely hear things; chairs moving around, conversations,” Stephan said. As the story goes, the stone-walled cellar of the manor house, known as Benoni’s Lounge, is a favorite escape for Harrison, who once served as Prince William County’s delegate to the Virginia Assembly. “We keep a glass of wine on the mantle,” Stephan said. “It keeps him happy.” According to Stephan, on one particular occasion during the holiday season, the glass had inadvertently been removed from the 12 | January 2011 prince william living

mantle, and strange things started happening. “Decorations on the fireplace mantle all got wiped off,” Stephan said. Other strange things happened as well. Stephan reasoned, “Benoni’s wine wasn’t there.” Said Pearmund, “I’m not much of a believer in ghosts, but after all the Chris Pearmund is the managing time I’ve spent there and partner and executive winemaker at The Winery at La Grange. with our staff and customers and everything else…”

A Team Effort Pearmund is proud of his accomplishments with e Winery at La Grange. But, he said, “e Winery at La Grange is not me, it’s us. “It’s a group effort,” continued Pearmund. “I’m incredibly proud of the people I work with there. ey don’t work for me, I work for them, and as I think with a lot of good businesses, that’s an important statement. When you have good people, it allows you to grow. Otherwise, you can’t evolve. As a small business, we can grow and can do better.”

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(continued from page 5) sought to create has become a reality,â€? said Jackson. Businesses are not required to join the chamber but the new chamber hopes to acquire membership of most businesses in the Prince William County area. “I would say, in a rough estimate, we may have six percent of the businesses in Prince William County, so we obviously have a lot of room for opportunity and growth,â€? said Clapper. “We hope businesses see a value in being a part of their community. We want them to see that their business can grow and advance from the chamber.â€? î “e largest obstacle for the new chamber will be overcoming the obstacle of covering events in a program where a large membership is present. î “e Prince William Chamber holds events regularly throughout the week and a full list of growth opportunities can be viewed online at www.pwchamber.org/calendar. “You know, if you ask 10 people what their chamber does for them, you’ll get 10 dierent answers. You get out of it what you put into it. At the end of the day, we are here to serve the entire community,â€? said Clapper. î “e chamber hopes to be seen in three ways: as a creator of jobs, an enabler of tax based growth, and as an enhancer of quality of life for businesses and the surrounding community.

Clapper personally signs each individual letter that is sent out to members. “Even after all the proofreading and editing, there can still be mistakes. I like to read each letter and sign it. I’m oldfashioned I suppose but I like that sense of personalizing,� said Clapper.

More information about the chamber can be found online at www.pwchamber.org or by contacting Robert Clapper at rclapper@pwchamber.org. Manassas native Casey Rives is a communications major at George Mason University. Her expected graduation date is December 2011.

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Located just off of the Prince William County Parkway at 13025 Chinn Park Drive, the campus of the Chinn Park Regional Library and Aquatics & Fitness Center, accessible from both Old Bridge Road and the Parkway, houses two pools, two whirlpools, a sauna, two floors of the very latest in cardio and strength training equipment, a basketball gym, outdoor pavilion, playground and trail as well as a +25,000-sq. ft. library with more than 211,000 titles. 14 | January 2011 prince william living

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ince the Chinn Park Regional Library and Aquatics & Fitness Center opened their doors in 1991, they’ve provided hundreds of families with a variety of activities and means of getting and staying healthy.

The Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center e Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center, which is part of the Prince William County Park Authority, promotes healthy living and abounds in fun family activities. Individuals and families have a variety of membership options as well as class offerings. is fall, families have three organized programs from which to choose: Family Fun Swim Time, for just $15 for a family of four (held on Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 4:30 p.m.); TGIF Family Fitness & Fun (held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Fridays), for $15 per participant, which combines drills, relays, games, and exercises—ideal for families with children ages three to 17; and TGIF Family Zumba, also $15 per participant (held from 6:30-

7:30 p.m. on Fridays), which uses Latin rhythms and fitness program to energize participants ages three years and older.

on the last Tuesday of the month, except August and December at 7 p.m.)

Also this fall, the fitness center is offering Scout Water Badges programs on Tuesdays and ursday evenings, in addition to Saturdays at noon. Home-school families can take advantage of numerous fitness instruction classes, too. And those interested can become certified lifeguards and water safety instructors.

If neither of these club meeting times work with your schedule, or if you have a group of friends interested in starting their own club, the library has both online resources and “Books to Go” kits, which include 10 copies of a title, a notebook with supplemental discussion materials, and contact information for further assistance. (Kits circulate for a six-week period and are renewable.) Starting your own book club with your teens can be a great way to connect as a family.

Details about these classes and other programs can be found in Prince William Park Authority’s leisure magazine, printed three times a year.

The Chinn Park Regional Library e Chinn Park Regional Library offers a variety of familyfocused activities. Weekday programs are geared toward children ages two to seven, with an adult, and range from story hours to “Friday Flicks.” e library hosts a family craft night once a month that draws participants of all ages. e projects are simple enough for small children but enjoyable for older children and parents as well. (Materials and instructions are provided. No registration is required.) Teens can take advantage of Internet resources or attend programs such as “Help! I Have to Write a Research Paper!” while adults have the choice of attending either daytime or nighttime book clubs. (Chinn Book Chats meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 1 p.m.; NOVA Novel Book Club meets

For more information about programs offered at Chinn Park Regional Library, visit them online at www.pwcgov.org/library, or call (703) 792-4800; TTY: (703) 792-4876 / Metro 6311703, ext. 4800. e library is located at 13065 Chinn Park Drive in Prince William, Va. For more information about the Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center, visit the Prince William County Park Authority website, at www.pwcparks.org. e fitness center is located at 13025 Chinn Park Drive in Prince William, Va. For general information, call (703) 730-1051. Jennifer M. Price is a freelance writer and desktop editor. She was a resident of Prince William County from 1978 to 2003, and still has family ties in the county. Price is a graduate of Gar-Field Sr. High and Longwood College. Now living in Fredericksburg, she is surrounded by many other former county residents who reminisce about the “old neighborhoods.”

Chinn Park Regional Library has the following 18 Books to Go Kits. (Plot details are available online.) The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton Ahab’s Wife, or The Stargazer, by Sena Jeter Naslund The Bookseller of Kabul, by Asne Selerstad Crescent, by Diana Abu-Jaber Digging to America, by Anne Tyler The Dogs of Babel, by Carolyn Parkhurst The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck (New!) The Hindi-Bindi Club, by Monica Pradhan (New!) The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

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hen Arthur Lampros’ mother showed him and co-owner/chef Michael Lampros the “deli for sale” ad, they initially turned the idea away. Fortunately though, for the dedicated patrons of Giorgio’s Family Restaurant in Montclair, “she kept persisting,” and now, nearly 12 years later, what began as a 12-seat deli has turned into a 130-seat restaurant with an attached wine store, WineStyles. e Lampros family has always been in the restaurant industry. Arthur’s father, restaurant namesake George Lampros, began working in the industry at the tender age of 16 on the ocean liner Olympia, and the family owned a restaurant in the ’70s in Fayetteville, N.C. In 1999, when the Lampros’ family began this venture, George had been working for others for 15 years, Michael had gone to culinary school, and Arthur had been working the other side of the restaurant business.

Giorgio's Family Restaurant and WineStyles co-owner and chef Michael Lampros (left) and his brother, owner Arthur Lampros, have been in the restaurant industry for as long as they can remember. It takes long hours, hard work and dedication to make things tick, admit the Lampros brothers, but it's all paying off.

Giorgio’s is a family run restaurant, and while Arthur and Michael will admit that it takes long hours, hard work, and dedication to make things tick, it’s all paying off.

Georgio’s Greek offerings, like most Mediterranean cuisine, boast fresh flavors, lots of olive oil and herbs and grilled meats; flavors that can be traced to the island of Kalymnos, from where the Lampros family hails.

Enthusiasm in the Air

“at plays a big part of who we are,” said Michael Lampros of the Kalumnos influence on his restaurant’s food.

ere’s a feeling of enthusiasm in the air as the restaurant opens, and Arthur and Michael call out warm greetings to their patrons. Even the décor (the restaurant was recently remodeled) has a welcoming feel, with traditional black and white family photographs on the walls. One couple enters the restaurants and takes a table in Giorgio’s outdoor seating space. “Let’s eat outside and remember being in Greece,” one says to the other. Giorgio’s menu features a wide variety of generously portioned items, ranging from traditional comfort food to high-end cuisine. Still true as it was 12 years ago, Giorgio’s offers high quality, freshly prepared gourmet meals without the big city prices. 16 | January 2011 prince william living

Signature Greek dishes included on Giorgio’s menu include saganaki, a fried kaseri cheese, served with pita, which Giorgio’s servers will bring to your table, top with brandy, light on fire and then douse with fresh lemon juice, and avgolemono soup, a traditional soup with chicken, egg and lemon. “Greeks tell [me that our] avgolemono soup is better than the stuff they find in Greece,” Arthur proclaimed proudly. Also on the menu: extra thick “Greek-style” pork chops, which because of the thicker cut, take longer to cook. (Michael says they’re worth the wait.) e restaurant also offers such menu items an Aegean seafood salad and chicken souvlaki with traditional tzatziki sauce. Other

Greek specialties that can be found at Giorgio’s are dolmathes— grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice, salt, pepper and tomato, Kalymnos style (tomatoes are traditionally used more in Kalymnos than in other regions throughout Greece).

County; Michael is considering relocating there. “We live here. We’re part of the community,” Arthur said. at feeling drives them to give back where they can. eir main focus is working with Azalea Charities.

e real treats at Giorgio’s, though, are the specials. Arthur and Michael are a team, it’s true, but it’s Michael’s creativity in the kitchen that determines what specials will be served up from one day to the next. And, once you have become comfortable with the traditional choices, Arthur and Michael suggest branching out, off the beaten path. Arthur gives high praise to the culinary skills of his father, George, and to Michael, explaining that weekends give them the chance to show off their skills. e specials almost always sell out.

Azalea Charities, a charity Giorgio’s has been associated with for nearly 10 years, is a local organization with two missions: supporting the local community through such causes as the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Special Olympics, shelters, education-based projects, and Juvenile Diabetes; and providing comfort and relief items for soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines sick, injured or wounded from service in Iraq and Afghanistan through its Aid for Wounded Soldiers project. Both Arthur and Michael sit on the board of directors of Azalea Charities.

For those not quite ready to take their taste buds down the road less traveled, Giorgio’s also offers more familiar American fare, including a bacon burger, on which the young as well as the young at heart have given their seal of approval.

“We do fundraisers for them all the time,” Arthur said. “In fact, we have a sandwich on the menu dedicated to Azalea Charities. It’s called Frank’s Azalea Grilled Cheese. We donate a portion of the profits from that sandwich…every time it’s sold. Depending on how many we sell, that’s an extra $500 to $1,000 each year doing nothing—just selling a sandwich.”

Giorgio’s also serves up sweet treats, including chocolate cake, chocolate lava cake, cannolis and more, to complement any lunch or dinner. (e dessert menu is ever-changing, so be sure to ask for the selection of the day.) Giorgio’s has gained many devoted fans over the 12 years it has been in business, and it is commonplace, on any given day, for regulars to arrive as early as 11:30 a.m. and stay as late as 2 p.m. Some devotees have never missed a Friday night dinner at Giorgio’s. “It’s become like a town hall where you can eat,” Arthur said. e Lampros family takes that community spirit and connection seriously. George and Arthur both live in Prince William

“To be in this business, you have to love it,” Michael said. It’s pretty clear he and the rest of the Lampros family do. Jennifer M. Price is a freelance writer and desktop editor. She was a resident of Prince William County from 1978 to 2003, and still has family ties in the county. Price is a graduate of Gar-Field Sr. High and Longwood College. Now living in Fredericksburg, she is surrounded by many other former county residents who reminisce about the “old neighborhoods.” (See recipe on page 28)

WineStyles iorgio’s Family Restaurant expanded in November 2008 when the retail space next door became available. ey’d wanted to put in a bar, but not a traditional one, and what resulted was WineStyles.

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“It’s the place to be without being in a bar,” said Arthur Lampros. Giorgio’s chose to partner with WineStyles, a national franchise, because the WineStyles concept promotes choosing a wine based on style or taste as opposed to country of origin and grape. is concept helps those new to wine tasting become connoisseurs quickly. You do not have to be an expert to know what you like, according to Arthur. Giorgio’s patrons have been supportive of WineStyles from the start. And now the Lampros family is seeing those who were coming to WineStyles solely for the wine becoming fans of Giorgio’s as well. Wine sales in the restaurant have almost tripled because of the pairing. WineStyles offers a “choose-your-own” wine style. Prices range

from $5.99 to $9.99 per glass. Reds are separated into fruity, mellow and bold, and a red flight (a sample of four Reds selected for you) is $17.99; whites include crisp, silky, rich, nectar (dessert wines), and bubbly (champagnes), and a white flight (a sample of four whites selected for you) is $17.99. Giorgio’s bistro menu, with plates ranging from $6 for dips to $12.50 for cheese plates of charcuterie, complements the wine selection. Purchased bottles can also be taken into the restaurant and served with full dinner faire.

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on a high note

Painting

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the Town Prince William Art Society is ‘Positive, Encouraging’ Atmosphere for Budding Artists

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rtistic expression takes place through a multitude of mediums. rough dance, music, painting, pottery and the like, the artist can conjure any emotion and allow it to be defined by the observer. Prince William County may not currently be known for these cultural resources, but there is an almost secret society where this kind of artistic expression—at every level of ability—is embraced.

By Jennifer Rader, Contributing Writer

e Prince William Art Society (PWAS) concentrates on these attributes through the cultivation of the visual arts. Novice and expert painters, potters, photographers and jewelry designers alike, to name a few, are encouraged to become members of the society. Jewell Pratt Burns, a painter and charter member of the PWAS, says, “We watch new members grow, get confidence.”

James Gallagher, president of the Prince William Art Society.

PWAS was formed in 1971 as the Woodbridge Art Guild with 60 charter members—among them Lena Liu, a silk painter who has since gone on to enjoy national recognition in the collectibles market. Liu is an inaugural inductee of the Bradford Exchange Plate Artist Hall of Fame. With the intent of welcoming artists from across the county, the organization was incorporated in 1976 as the Prince William Art Society, and in 1999 the group formally received their nonprofit status. e Prince William Art Society’s purpose is to promote the appreciation of visual art and fine crafts, gain recognition and publicity for local artists’ work, and provide a variety of educational art programs 18 | January 2011 prince william living

workshops for groups and schools. PWAS members mentor next generation artists through their work with schools and the Jewell Pratt Burns Scholarship. Each year, PWAS awards scholarships to Prince William County graduating high school students who are continuing their study of the visual arts. Being an entirely volunteer organization, the PWAS does not have its own gallery; however, they still manage to host two to four formal art exhibitions each year in various locations. î “e exhibitions are all open to the public. PWAS member pieces can also be found on display at the Prince William County and Manassas public libraries and at the annual Occoquan Craft Show.

The Prince William Art Society's purpose is to promote the appreciation of visual art and fine crafts, gain recognition and publicity for local artists' work, and provide a variety of educational arts programs and fine art exhibits to the Prince William Community.

and ďŹ ne art exhibits to the Prince William community. î “e society does this through monthly programs featuring a guest artist, workshops, gallery and museum excursions, Prince William Art Society-sponsored shows and high school scholarship support. Meetings provide time for the membership and visitors to socialize and tend to organizational business, and to get to know prospective members, who can expect receive a warm welcome and a genuine appreciation by PWAS members for their artwork. î “e meetings conclude with a discussion or demonstration of a speciďŹ c technique used in the visual arts. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public, and they take place at a local community center on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of July, August, December and January. î “e PWAS approaches their monthly meetings and membership enthusiastically as a social opportunity through the learning process. Burns, whose pieces are exhibited in the Loft Gallery in Occoquan, said, “People that didn’t have conďŹ dence (in their work) gain it from the group.â€? Fran Pennington, a registered nurse and artist, joined the group because she enjoys art; it had always been a family interest during her upbringing. “(PWAS) allowed me, as a novice or beginner, to be welcomed. Members shared technical advice and support. î “ere was no hesitation; it’s a positive, encouraging atmosphere.â€? Marie Marakowits of Marie’s Crystal Delights Jewelry found conďŹ rmation and success by joining the Prince William Art Society. She had always thought her jewelry creations—a relaxing hobby she shared with family and friends—were enjoyable personal indulgences. In speaking with members of PWAS, she found her pieces to also qualify as art and was empowered by the society to exhibit and go on to retail her jewelry at Art a la Carte in Occoquan.

Exhibiting is found to be an educational venture in itself. New members who have never before shown their art have the opportunity to participate in one of the annual shows. “I learned a lot through what was seen at the shows,â€? said registered nurse and novice painter Dorothy Headley. “I learned how to properly frame and present paintings.â€? î “e Prince William Art Society is an intriguing, quiet force that just makes a person want to pursue artistic expression. It is described by its members as unique through diversity, but most certainly this “secret societyâ€? will be a great inuence in keeping and expanding artistic cultural enrichment in Prince William County into the future. For further information about the Prince William Art Society meetings, membership and scholarship opportunity visit www.princewilliamartsociety.org. A nonproďŹ t development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas.

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Giving Back to the Community By Jennifer Rader, Contributing Writer

n 2008, as Marie Louden spoke on the phone with a local nonprofit organization, she thought, “We have enough (financial) resources here; why should you go to another county (for support)?”

Giving circles are a philanthropic form of shared giving and social investment networking. ese circles combine financial resources raised through membership and/or event fundraising and typically distribute pooled money through specific giving or granting vehicles. ey take on a variety of forms, structures and focuses, and it is entirely up to the participating membership to decide the operation of their particular giving circle. is charitable vehicle gives a community or specific group of people the opportunity to follow a personal goal to give back or “pay it forward” much more significantly than can a single donation. Until the creation of the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, the closest structured giving circle in existence in Northern Virginia was located in Reston. e Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt is fashioned and mentored by the Reston group—the Giving Circle of Hope. e Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt’s membership is made up of Heritage Hunt homeowners only due to the specific requirements of the residential community. However, the circle assists and encourages inquiries outside the community to consider forming their own charitable circles. ey grant across the county, host supply drives for Prince William service organizations and participate in self-development activities connected to charitable cause. 20 | January 2011 prince william living

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It was after that conversation that Louden, Diane Riffer, Janice Mintz and Janan Turner set out to make a difference for the service sector of Prince William County, and the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt was born.

The Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, in Gainesville, awarded six local community groups more than $7,500 in grants for 2010 at an award ceremony held on November 8. The organizations competed for the grants, and were voted on by the 20 members of the Giving Circle, who contribute a dollar a day and combine their moneys to help local community groups.

Each April the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt hosts a Soap & Paper Collection. Louden, who has a background in social work, explained that families cannot buy items such as soap or paper products with food stamps. With this knowledge, the circle collects these types of products from across the expansive Heritage Hunt community for one month and donates the entire cache to SERVE—a Manassas-based community organization providing shelter, a food distribution center, transitional housing, emergency assistance and life skills education for individuals and families in need—for use in their living facilities and distribution in the food closet.

e group has also created an internal book club at the encouragement of Riffer, a founding member of the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, and a former librarian, to further strengthen the resolve of their mission. Selected books tell of people who have made a difference in their communities, regions or globally. e members meet every other month to discuss their latest read. Most recently the book club has read ree Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, both by avid mountain climber and humanitarian Greg Mortenson. A few members of the circle devote time to area nonprofits as well. e Prince William Area Free Clinic has worked with four members of the Heritage Hunt Giving Circle. A large focus of this charitable group is on the grant process and its recipients. Among other criteria, applicant organizations to the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt must serve western Prince William County, have a budget less than $2 million, provide a specific project with measurable outcomes, and be secular in mission. ere is no specific focus area for projects; all are welcome, and then voted on by the circle membership. Grant amounts are dependent on membership contribution levels. e first year the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt was chartered, they gave two awards of $500 each; in their recent third cycle, $7,500 was given to help advance the projects of six Prince William County nonprofit organizations. As Louden describes it, “We are interested in impacting organizations just outside our

gates. is gives us a chance to learn what is happening in our community.” e four founding members—Louden, Riffer, Mintz and Turner—make up the Guiding Circle. is circle administers the organization’s daily managerial needs of accounting, communications, application procedures, events and meeting planning. e membership is open to any Heritage Hunt resident interested and willing to commit to a pledge of $1 per day to the mission of the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt. e circle has documented bylaws and an established schedule of meetings, events and campaigns, all for charitable purposes in Prince William County. It’s been said that Americans are the most charitable people in the world. e Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt is a true example of the power of people to create positive outcomes within their communities. is great group of people in Gainesville really is making a difference in Prince William County by creating a legacy for the future. If you would like more information on the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt, contact Marie Louden at (703) 743-5122. A nonprofit development director for 10 years, Jennifer Rader now works as a freelance writer and consultant. She lives with her son and husband in Manassas.

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Hylton Performing Arts Center Wows Audiences By Elizabeth Kirkland, Editor in Chief and Publisher

hen the curtain went up at the Hylton Performing Arts Center this past May, no one could have predicted what kind of demand it would have in the county.

e demand for the facility has been so overwhelming, in fact, that a full-time person has been added to the staff to help coordinate all of the inquiries, said Tom Reynolds, the center’s director of artistic programming, marketing and audience services. e audiences for Hylton’s Resident Arts Partners—those local Prince William organizations who call the Hylton stage their home—have grown substantially, he said, with some of the groups now reporting that they have doubled the size of their previous audiences, now that they are performing at the Hylton.

e Hylton Performing Arts Center, which opened on May 22, 2010, on the Prince William County campus of George Mason University, is a joint venture funded by Prince William County (60 percent), GMU (30 percent), and by the city of Manassas (10 percent). e nine-story structure is a mixture of copper, glass and masonry and boasts 85,000 square feet of space. Inside is the 1,121-seat Merchant Hall, an opera house with a 100-foot stage and orchestra pit; the 4,400-square-foot, 270-seat Gregory Family eater, which offers flexible seating arrangements; and e Buchanan Partners Gallery, an art gallery. In addition, the Didlake Grand Foyer, with its sweeping staircase, provides an ideal setting for community, corporate and social events. 22 | January 2011 prince william living

A World Class Center “It truly is world class,” said Craig Gerhart, the chair of the Hylton Performing Arts Center Executive Board and the former Prince William County executive. “I know that term gets thrown around a lot, but it truly is.” “Most people, the first thing they say is, ‘I can’t believe this is in Prince William County,’” said Jean Kellogg, executive director of the Hylton. “My response is, ‘Why not? is is a total reflection of the community. is is your center.’” Gerhart said no one enters the Hylton who doesn’t come out saying, “wow.” He recalled esteemed conductor Lorin Maazel’s visit to the center last year: “He clicked his fingers to his ear and said to Jean, ‘My dear, the acoustics are superb.’” Maazel recently entered into a partnership with the center, and will present three performances from his Castelton Festival at the Hylton this summer. Reynolds, whose role includes programming (planning, selecting and negotiating) the artists for the season of “Hylton Presents” events, said he hoped “we can all contribute to fulfilling the mission of the center to be the home for the arts in Prince William County, whether it be for the internationally acclaimed professionals that are a part of our series, one of our wonderful group of Resident Arts Partners, or the fifth grade band, choir or orchestra from one of the Prince William Schools. Unless we fulfill

the mission of providing the best possible venue for each of these groups, we will not have succeeded.” Gerhart said, “Part of what we really want to do here is not just to showcase a facility but to elevate the presence of the arts in our community.” n Bar Photo courtesy of Sta

Reynolds thinks they’re already well on their way to doing just that. “We have experienced a resurgence of interest in the arts locally and nationally, and as the economy recovers, I believe we will continue to see audiences who want both to attend events and to appear themselves on stage,” he said. “e Hylton is perfectly poised for the future, with its commitment to presenting the best national and international talent that we can find, as well as encouraging those local school and community arts organizations to take advantage of the amazing opportunities that a place like Hylton can provide.”

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Bright Future for the Hylton Kellogg said the future for the Hylton looks bright. “We already have sold out performances. To go from nothing to full houses is saying something.” But, admitted Kellogg, the center will never really meet its goals. “We are always shooting higher,” she explained. Gerhart hopes the Hylton adds to the momentum that the presence of GMU has brought to the county and to that area of the county, specifically. e center is already becoming a regional presence, he said. People from Fairfax, Fauquier and beyond have already come through the doors of the Hylton. “When the economy picks back up, we’re hopeful that the Hylton will serve as a catalyst for other amenities around that area,” Gerhart said, noting the opportunities for commercial and residential growth in the area. “e bar has been raised in terms of the type and nature of development of the center. at can’t help but give a shot in the arm to future projects.” ere’s still work to do to continue to expand Hylton’s visibility, admitted Gerhart; sell more tickets, offer more artistic programs, etc. But, he said, “We couldn’t have done better getting started. “We remain focused on maintaining a high level of energy to continue that success, build on it, and expand it.” (See page 24 for Upcoming Performances) prince william living January 2011 | 23

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Hylton Center for the Performing Arts Word Beat Family Concert Commemorating Martin Luther King January 15, 2011 at 3 p.m. $15 Gregory Family eater Word-Beat combines the artistry of singer/actor Charles Williams and global-jazz percussionist Tom Teasley in a program featuring inspirational texts by authors such as Langston Hughes and Nelson Mandela as well as African folk songs.

Woodbridge Dance Company: A Coffee House Concert Collection January 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Adults: $25 Children (10 years and under) as well as Seniors (65+): $20 Merchant Hall Professional as well as pre-professional dancers join together from D.C., Maryland and Virginia in various contemporary styles of dance; including modern, hip-hop, jazz & Bollywood. Woodbridge Dance Company strives to bring affordable dance programs to our community, allowing talented dancers the opportunity to perform and gifted choreographers the means to create artistically.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Chee-yun, violin January 16, 2011 at 3 p.m. $45, $35, $25 Merchant Hall For its debut performance at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Maestro Christopher Zimmerman has chosen a repertoire that will use the acoustics of Merchant Hall to great advantage. e concert features the beautiful and talented Chee-Yun playing Walton’s Violin Concerto. Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and Dvořák’s New World Symphony round out the program. e Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) was founded in 1957, and has been recognized as one of the finest regional orchestras in the country. 24 | January 2011 prince william living

Presented by Signature Theatre Cabaret January 18, 2011 at 8 p.m. $30 Gregory eater Helen Hayes Award-winner Julia Nixon showcases her soulful vocal instrument that catapulted her onto the American stage as the lead in the original production of Dreamgirls on Broadway. In the vein of Sarah Vaughan, this powerhouse performer mixes jazz standards in with her own R&B compositions in an unforgettable act.

Manassas Blue Gray Ball Presented by Historic Manassas, Inc. and Volunteer Prince William January 22, 2011 at 6 p.m. Registration: $150.00 Gregory Family eater is event will be like no other; enticing the senses while transporting guests back in time to the 1800s at the end of the antebellum, when Virginia was at its gentle best. Guests will enjoy a festive cuisine, period entertainment, dancing, along with interactive and educational experiences. For more information, visit www.manassascivilwar.org/manassas-blue-and-gray-ball, or call (571) 499-6997. Sponsorships are available.

Anna & Friends January 23, 2011 at 3 p.m. $15 Gregory eater Join us for an afternoon of world-class chamber music led by Russian pianist Anna Balakerskaia. Dr. Balakerskaia is a three-time winner of the Tchaikovsky International Competition “Best Accompaniment” award, and brings with her outstanding musicians in the chamber field. Ensemble members are renowned across the country for their electrifying synergy, technical expertise, and rich, evocative sound.

Dailey & Vincent January 29, 2011 at 8 p.m. $44, $36, $28 Merchant Hall is duo has taken the bluegrass world by storm, and for good reason—their vocal arrangements are impeccable, their performances flawless, and their two-part harmonies take your breath away. ese two bluegrass veterans joined forces just three years ago, and their first album debuted on Billboard at #1. Since then, they have won a combined 10 International Bluegrass Music Awards including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year, and amassed a large following of adoring fans and impressed critics. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hyltoncenter.org.

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tambourines and elephants My Daughter is Gifted By DeeDee Corbitt Sauter “My daughter is gifted, you know.” She whispered in my direction in a voice that was not really meant to prevent people from hearing what she had to say. I did not know her name. In fact, I only knew that my son was in the same preschool class. I looked around. No one else was making eye contact with her. It was me. She had decided I cared enough about her daughter that I needed to know this information—that or she decided to tell me because I was closest to her. “Which one is she?” I whispered back. I really whispered. I know how to whisper. She pointed to a cute blonde-headed girl who was wearing a red plaid skirt. The girl was sitting on the edge of her chair, tipping it forward so that the two back legs of the chair were just off the floor. Her mouth hung open and saliva had begun to dribble out of one of the corners of her mouth. (I am not sure if the drool was by accident or that she just enjoyed it, and I must confess: my son, at one time, enjoyed a strong spittle string occasionally.) The child was not looking at the teachers; her eyes were crossed and it appeared as if she was trying to stare at the crayons she’d inserted into each of her nostrils. I wondered, in what area is this “gifted”? As if she had been reading my mind, the mother leaned toward me and spoke, again using a voice meant to draw attention. “It’s the arts. She can draw amazing things and people. She loves crayons as you can see.” Does she draw with her nostrils, I wondered. As the little girl leaned further forward in her chair, the crayons swung like a rainbow pendulum. And then, all of a sudden, she lost her balance and fell to the floor. She never uttered a word; she simply gathered the dislodged Crayolas and climbed back to the seat. Neither of the teachers moved. This had obviously happened before—and frequently. Of course, I have no idea if she was or is gifted. I still think the age of three or four is a bit early to determine much of anything. It’s clear, though, that I am in the minority. By the end of that preschool year, every parent—with the exception of just one— had discussed with me the importance and brilliance of his or her child. And that one individual happened to sit next to me one afternoon before the class was dismissed. “Oh, God,” she moaned quietly—so quietly I could barely hear her. “Will he just get his fingers out of his nose? What could be so fascinating?” She looked me. She pointed to an adorable blonde in the back who was cleaning one of his nostrils using his 26 | January 2011 prince william living

fingers—not crayons. When he was finished, he stood up and just spun in large circles. I watched the teachers corral him back to the rug area. She sighed and smiled. “He’s an idiot at times, but he keeps us amused.” What? He is not a booger pulling genius? He is not practicing to be an astronaut with his spins? Are you serious? He’s a normal kid? Other than my son, this James was the only other child in the class who did not display overt and amazing talents. Regardless of his lack of obvious intellectual aptitude at the age of three-and-a-half, I soon discovered he was the nicest child in the class. Our children played together well, with great imagination, and they were well behaved. I have been listening to parents tell me about their academically gifted children for years. From first grade on, I have been surrounded by children who are on the far end of the bell curve; those not identified by the school system as remarkable have simply fallen through the bureaucratic crack, overlooked because their child presents as “normal.” I bet that the parents of underachievers or those whose children have learning disabilities wish for a chance for the academic mundane. My eldest son is now in fourth grade. Annually, I am still informed of the budding brilliance around him. But, I am simply still looking around for the real gifted child! No one ever tells me how well behaved their child is. No one ever mentions that their son opens the door for people or helps women with strollers or removes his ball cap at the restaurant table. And I have yet to hear how a friend’s daughter responds with “yes, sir” when talking to adults, or of a child who carries the groceries into the kitchen from the car. I have only met a few children who excuse themselves and wait patiently if they want to speak while adults are talking. I want to hear stories about how your kid stood up for the underdog at school, and not how difficult it is with peers in earshot. I seek the tales of the child who does not punch his friends because that is the cool thing to do. I am still waiting to be regaled with anecdotes of the child who comes when called or cleans his room without being asked… Wait. I am now simply out of control! Oh, these fantasies I weave! Just remember: academic excellence will open doors for your progeny; manners will keep them open. DeeDee Corbitt Sauter is a resident of Prince William County. Her column, “Tambourines and Elephants,” appears monthly in Prince William Living.

January 1-27 Single family and multi-dwelling attached homes, Christmas trees will be collected on ursdays. Place the untrimmed and unbagged tree near the trash collection container.

‘1st Sunday Ballroom Dance’ at the Candy Factory January 2, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sponsored by Scott and Jennifer Hatten Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street Manassas, Va. For more information, contact Louise Noakes at (703) 330-2787, send an email to louise@center-for-the-arts.org, or visit www.center-for-the-arts.org. Cost: $15 per person for lesson and dance session; $10 dance only. Pay at the door.

Special January Salsa Workshop at the Candy Factory January 4, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Cost: $40 members; $45 nonmembers Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street Manassas, Va. For more information, contact Louise Noakes at (703) 330-2787, send an email to louise@center-for-the-arts.org, or visit www.center-for-the-arts.org.

Beer Tasting January 7, 5 p.m. Cork and Fork Fine Wines 7333 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, Va. Visit www.corkandfork.co for more information.

Beer and Wine Tasting January 8, 1 p.m. Cork and Fork Fine Wines 7333 Atlas Walk Way Gainesville, Va. Visit www.corkandfork.co for more information.

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Rooftop Productions’ Dearly Departed Auditions January 9, 7 p.m.-7 p.m., and January 10, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory 9419 Battle Street Manassas, Va. For more information, contact Anne Ridgway at (703) 330-2787, send an email to anne@center-for-the-arts.org, or visit www.center-for-the-arts.org.

Gang Prevention Summit January 17, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 9501 Dean Park Lane Manassas, Va.

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January 21, 22, 28 and 29 Dr. A. J Ferlazzo Building 15941 Donald Curtis Drive Woodbridge, Va. For more information, visit www.castawaystheatre.org/season_current.html. Cost: $14 general admission; $11 for seniors, students, military and Prince William County Employees; all admissions for matinee showing are $10

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