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Life’s a Picnic for
THIS ISSUE:
The Drinkwaters!
- Allegro Center for the Performing Arts Brings the Arts to Life – p. 9 - “The Nutcracker”: A Holiday Tradition – p. 13 - Brookside Resident Spices Up Retirement – p. 16 Cover photo by The Little Photo Shop
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Welcome to the November Issue of PUB LICATI O N T EA M Publishers: Michael and Debbie Wykowski Content Coordinator: Aimée O’Grady Designer: Terri Shelow Contributing Photographer: Melinda Ratcliff, The Little Photo Shop
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It’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner. Personally, I am still recovering from celebrating Halloween for a month! The Hallmark Channel may have you believe you need to spend the holidays in a snowy mountain village wearing warm cable knit sweaters, but the reality of the holiday season is that you should spend your time with the people you love most of all, doing what pleases you. Maybe that’s cooking a traditional holiday feast, or maybe it’s homemade pizza in your jammies. Where ever you find yourself happiest, is where you should be… regardless of what media and especially social media may suggest! As we enter the season of giving, we must also remember that not everyone will be with family or friends this year. The Griese family took note of this six years ago and set out to do something about it. We are pleased to share the Griese, August 2021 Feature Family, Hospice Care blanket drive that is in its 6th year of bringing warmth to people who would otherwise be left out of the holiday season. We also introduce you to the Drinkwaters who are raising three sons, while also working law enforcement to keep people safe and connecting youth to the arts. In August, Kara Drinkwater began helping people stay connected in unique, creative, and beautiful ways through the launch of her new business, the Warrenton Picnic Co. You can read their full story on page 6. Staying in the realm of the arts and creativity, our Feature Nonprofit this month is Allegro Community School for the Arts. Allegro offers something for everyone in the arts, from classes geared to toddlers to a THRIVE program that keeps senior citizens moving. Allegro recognizes the value of keeping the arts in your life and works hard to keep the arts in the community. Learn more about this community staple on page 9. The Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts brings art to the stage with their annual Nutcracker performance. Check out our calendar of activities to find other holiday activities. Our recipe this month offers a warm treat for a cool evening and to really spice things up, read about Royce White, who grows hot peppers on his son’s farm to bring Poppi’s Hot Sauce to you! His story is on page 16. Finally, Brookside Neighbors is looking for student journalism interns to help keep readers in touch with what is happening in our schools. If you are a student in our geographic area and are interested in contributing to the magazine, please reach out to me at aogrady@bestversionmedia.com. We hope you enjoy this issue!
Erratum: Fashion Forward Corey Curran's business name, Fashion Forward Salon, was misprinted in the October issue of Brookside Neighbors. We apologize to Corey and her team for this oversight!
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS
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PLUMBING Vern’s Plumbing Vern's Plumbing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured with over 30 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Every team member brings years of experience to every job. We take pride in being the plumber of choice for many of our clients. We've been serving this part of Virginia since 1988. As a family-owned and -operated business, our customers are our top priority. That's why we put 100% into every call we take and every service we provide. We offer a full range of plumbing services to both residential and commercial customers. Vern’s Plumbing is a Class A contractor with masters in Plumbing and Gas Fitter. 540-306-4840 | vernsplumbing.com | admin@vernsplumbing.com HOME, PET, LAWN & GARDEN CFC Farm & Home Center | Kathy Crawford CFC Farm & Home Center serves both homeowners and agricultural producers across northern and central Virginia, with five locations across Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. CFC Farm & Home has everything you need for your lawn, garden, home and pet, as well as livestock and equine necessities. We are proud to offer farm & home essentials, hometown pricing and outstanding service, since 1932. 540-347-7100 | www.cfcfarmhome.com FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Mark B. Williams and Associates, PLC Featured Attorney - Mark B. Williams Mark B. Williams has been practicing law in Virginia since 1990. He focuses on criminal law and personal injury. The firm also includes attorneys Alyssa D. Phillips, an experienced family law advocate, William D. Ashwell, who handles estate planning, business, and civil litigation cases, and Joseph R. Pricone, who practices criminal and traffic law. Mark B. Williams & Associates provides a high level of personal service and a total commitment to protecting the interests of the their clients. (540) 347-6595 | www.mbwalaw.com HOME CARE EverNest Home Care | Chris Gay Chris Gay is the owner of EverNest Home Care, a licensed home-care provider located in Warrenton and serving clients throughout the Northern Virginia area. From personal care services to companionship services and beyond, EverNest’s home care offerings are tailored to suit each of their client’s lifestyles and needs wherever they call “home.” Through their extremely selective recruitment process, they’ve taken the care necessary to curate the best team of nurturing, attentive professionals. 571-483-8806 www.evernestcare.com HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING Mullins Heating and Air | Scott Mullins Mullins Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC specializes in a wide range of heating and air conditioning services in the Sumerduck & Warrenton, VA area. Whether you need a multi-zone HVAC system installed in your new home or an outdated, inefficient mini-split AC system replaced, their HVAC contractor can make it happen. “We install ductwork and a wide variety of top-of-the-line HVAC systems to help keep customers comfortable at all times." 703-362-3883 | mullinshvac.com mullins4ac@gmail.com TAX PREPARATION Marshall Consulting Group, LLC | Douglas M. Marshall, III CPA As a leader in the accounting industry Doug is committed to providing close, personal attention to his clients. He takes pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. “We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success!” 540-347-2161 | www.mcgllccpa.com
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SALON/HAIR Fashion Forward Salon Corey Curran Corey is the owner of Fashion Forward Salon in Gainesville, VA. She began her career in the beauty industry in 2000 and has used the last 21 years growing as a stylist and a leader. She started educating with Bumble and Bumble and fell in love with the education side of the industry. After 11 years in the industry, she decided to branch out on her own and in August 2011 Fashion Forward Salon was born. She travels to New York several times a year to keep all of her skills up to date. Her goal is to make sure to always grow as a stylist and owner. With help from her devoted staff Fashion Forward Salon strives to make every client have the best experience possible! 571-248-2924 corey@fashionforwardsalon.com EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Saint James’ Episcopal School | Rachel Sirene Saint James’ Episcopal School (SJES) in old town Warrenton offers preschool (age 2) through Grade 5 with purposefully small class sizes, caring faculty, appropriately challenging academics, Christ-centered worship, and multiple service opportunities. Academics are rooted in children’s innate curiosity to learn, whether in preschool through play, or elementary classes with project-based learning across all curriculums or exploring the outdoors through inquirydriven discoveries. SJES is accredited by VAIS. 540-347-3855 | www.saintjamesepiscopalschool.org DESIGN BUILD – KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELS AND NEW HOMES Golden Rule Builders, Inc. | Joel Barkman Joel is the President/Owner of Golden Rule Builders, Inc a design build firm in Catlett, VA specializing in kitchen/ bath remodels and custom homes. Joel has been named the Builder of the Year by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and Business Person of the Year by the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce.Joel and his wife Patty have five children and are active members of the Dayspring Mennonite Church. He also serves on the boards of Good Life Ministries in India, New Horizons Ministries in Colorado, Lord Fairfax Community College and Fauquier Hospital. 540-788-3539 www.GoldenRuleBuilders.com | Facebook: www.Facebook.com GoldenRuleBuilders PERFORMING ARTS Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts | Kalie Lasley Kalie Lasley is an American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Affiliate Teacher and the Executive Director of Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts in Vint Hill. Ms. Lasley has an extensive background in dance, including time as a professional dancer at the prestigious San Francisco Ballet. Lasley Centre opened in 2011, growing into a 9,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility where students from preballet to pre-professional train to be technically sound artists in a nurturing environment. 540-905-2782 | klasley@lasleycentre.com www.lasleycentre.com EYE CARE Dr. Shannon Moore and Associates Dr. Shannon Moore, Optometrist This practice has been providing expert eyecare to Warrenton and the surrounding communities since 1979. Dr. Shannon Moore joined the practice in 2005 and Dr. Lisa Butterfield in 2015. Having vast knowledge of ocular disease, surgical eyecare and optics, the doctors can diagnose, manage and treat a variety of ocular diseases as well as provide patients with the most accurate prescriptions for their glasses and/or contacts. They also co-manage with several leading ophthalmologists to ensure that any ocular condition they find can be managed and treated by the appropriate doctors. The practice has been voted "Best of Warrenton" and "Best of Fauquier" a total of seven times since 2007. 540-347-0555 | www.warrentoneyes.com
ORGANIC FOODS Stallard Road Farm John and Katherine Adams Owner Katherine Adams learned from her mother to use organic foods to help the health of her family. After she and her husband, John, bought their Rixeyville farm in 1999, Katherine began making herbal tea blends and spice mixtures and would gift them to friends and family; by 2007 she put a price tag on them, selling herbal syrups, lip balms, throat sprays and honey (made by her beekeeper husband). Katherine states Stallard Road’s goal : “We are committed to responsibly growing local & clean food to support you and your family's health.” 540937-4181 | www.stallardroad.com stallardroad@gmail.com FAMILY DENTISTRY Robert C. Flikeid, DDS and Associates Featured Dentist: Amanda Toulme, DDS. Dr. Amanda Toulme is a general dentist at the office of Robert C. Flikeid, DDS and Associates in Warrenton, VA. The dental practice was founded in 1875 by the grandfather of Dr. William H. Allison. As the original and longest standing dental practice of Warrenton, VA, they are dedicated to providing quality dental care for their multigenerational patients and their community. Dr. Toulme obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, where she obtained advanced training in general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics. Additionally, Dr. Toulme is certified in Invisalign therapy. Dr. Toulme loves the personal aspect of dentistry and is dedicated to serving our community with quality, integrity, and compassion. 540-347-3396 www.warrentonfamilydentistry.com INSURANCE State Farm Insurance | Glenn Albert State Farm Insurance has been a fixture in Warrenton and the surrounding areas since the Agency opened in August of 1999. Glenn is an expert in risk management and he and his team excel in providing personalized friendly service to help customers manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. Glenn’s office is a full service Insurance and Financial Services Agency. Glenn and his wife Sandi (Bausman) are residents of Brookside, are active in the local community, and are happy to be a resource for the neighborhood. (540) 347-3339 | www.glennalbert.com | www.facebook.com/ glennalbertsf | glenn.albert.le0c@statefarm.com CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES Advantage Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Dr. Douglas B. Smith Jr. Dr. Douglas B. Smith Jr. earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta Georgia. While at Life University, Dr. Smith also received certification in Physical Therapy. Dr. Smith will be celebrating his 23rd year of practice in October of 2021. Dr. Smith is highly regarded in Fauquier County as being the “go to” doctor for injuries, headaches and wellness in general. The community shows their confidence in Dr. Doug by voting him “Best Chiropractor” every year since 2006. 540-349-8989 | www.advantagehealthchiropractic.com DERMATOLOGY Lawrence J. Finkel, M.D. Dermatology Dr. Larry Finkel - Board Certified Dermatologist For almost 20 years, Dr. Larry Finkel has served the community's dermatological needs. He is Warrenton's and Fauquier County's most experienced and longest practicing dermatologist. As a member of several dermatology-related associations, he has lectured and is published in professional journals. Dr. Finkel is also an avid community sponsor, supporting many groups including: the Fauquier Free Clinic , the Fauquier Hospital Foundation, the Falcon Booster Club at Fauquier High School, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, the American Children of SCORE, and Allegro CSA. He also performs with Fauquier Community Theater and sings tenor in Mint Condition—a local Barbershop Quartet. 540-347-2020 | finkelderm.com
FLOORING AND CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENT Early’s Carpet, Inc.| Sonja Betts, Lorraine Early, Solon Betts Early’s Carpet, Inc., your hometown store with so much under one roof, is currently celebrating 54 years in the flooring and window treatment business. Early’s is a family operated business – Lorraine, co-founder since 1966, daughter Sonja Betts is Store Manager, Decorator, Window Treatment Specialist, and son-in-law Solon Betts is a Ceramic Craftsman and heads up all installation crews. The store is known for its’ “In-Stock” floor coverings availability. Do not let the name fool you – they are EXPERTS in all floor coverings, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and carpeting. We are also pleased to be a Centurion Dealer for Hunter Douglas custom window treatments. Drive a little, save a lot! 540-937-5500 |www.earlyscarpet.com DOG WALKING, PET SITTING AND PET CARE SERVICES My Pet’s Friend | Melissa and Richard Macias My Pet’s Friend is veteran-owned and provides fully licensed and bonded dog walking, pet sitting and pet care services in Fauquier County. Brookside residents Melissa and Richard took over MPF in 2018, having been its original clients in 2009. Their core mission: Providing pets with love and care in the comfort of their own home while providing owners with a stress-free way to handle their pet’s needs without compromising their own security and privacy needs. 540-905-4884 missy@my-pets-friend.com | www.my-pets-friend.com HEARING / AUDIOLOGY Hearing Assessment Center | Nikki Butler, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Dr. Nicolette “Nikki” Butler received her doctorate at East Tennessee State University. She has done extensive research in the area of auditory Working Memory (how the brain stores input from the ears). She is certified by the American Board of Audiology, a distinction held by only 15% of audiologists. She is also one of the select few doctors who holds a certificate in Tinnitus Management. People who suffer from tinnitus actively seek out Dr. Nikki’s care, some coming from several hours away. Dr. Nikki is dedicated to helping those who suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus, educating every single patient and treating those individuals with the highest level of care. When she is not serving her community, Dr. Nikki enjoys cooking, drinking copious amounts of coffee and exploring Virginia with her husband and two dogs. 540-495-8601 | www.hearingassessment.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/HearingAssessmentCenter CABINET PAINTING Heather’s Painted Treasures | Heather Workman Heather Workman is the owner and operator at Heather’s Painted Treasures. Her team specializes in taking tired and dated cabinetry and give them “new life.” They have a unique style of prep, cleaning, priming and painting your cabinet doors and drawer fronts in their temperature controlled, ventilated and dust free paint booth. This results in amazing cabinets that are as close to “factory new” without the factory! 703-655-7852 www.heatherspaintedtreasures.com REAL ESTATE Larson Fine Properties | Laura Larson Laura has been practicing real estate full-time for over 12 years. She started her career as a graduate from the U of MD with an accounting degree but later realized her passion for working with people and real estate. She has grown her business considerably and now is the Broker and Owner of Larson Fine Properties, where she has an amazing team to ensure her clients are extremely well cared for and become happy life-long members of the LFP family. She also has a passion for giving back to the community in many ways: financial, personal, and social. Currently, she is on a mission to donate $25,000 for INOVA Children’s Hospital. She does this by making a donation on every transaction or referral on behalf of her clients. Laura has also been collaborating with Habitat in Fauquier and is looking forward to reactivating this work. She also offers the exclusive ‘Your Home Sold Guaranteed Program!’ Call for details. 703-589-7762 www.larsonfineproperties.com | larsonfineproperties@gmail.com
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Resident Feature
Life’s a Picnic for The Drinkwaters!
We would like to thank The Brown Real Estate Team for sponsoring this month's feature story. By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by The Little Photo Shop
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arrenton residents for over 15 years, Kara and Justin Drinkwater, are busy raising three young men. “Our oldest son, Noah, is 16 and just began driving and working this past July,” said Kara. He is part of the Spitony’s team that happens to be mostly male. “He loves being part of the team. Everyone there participates in each aspect of the business. Noah is hoping to one day work his way up to making pizzas.” When not at Spitony’s, Noah is taking AP classes as a junior at Kettle Run High School and plays soccer each spring. “This fall he is playing recreational soccer to stay active,” said Kara. He is also a guitar student at Modal Music in Old Town Warrenton, and he has recently transitioned from an acoustic to an electric guitar. Middle son, Cole, will be 15 this December and is a
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freshman at Kettle Run. He is enjoying high school, where he runs cross-country. He takes piano lessons at home and enjoys the stage and theater activities. At Warrenton Middle School, he performed in Legally Blonde. “Cole played the bad professor in Legally Blonde and just loved it,” said Kara. "He is looking forward to auditioning for Kettle Run’s spring performance of Soft Soap.” The youngest boy, Reid, is a fourth-grader at C. Hunter Ritchie. He also plays soccer and enjoys having his father coach the team. “Justin has coached Reid’s soccer teams for five years now,” said Kara. “He’s an energetic boy and a good soccer player,” she added. Justin is a Fairfax County Police Lieutenant and is looking forward to retirement in a few years. “He’s keeping his options open for what he will do after retirement,
but he wants to do something active. Maybe become a P.E. teacher in his own community or a park ranger,” said Kara. “Being a cop isn’t easy these days. He needs to pursue something less stressful.” Meanwhile, Kara recently stepped away from the classroom after 15 years and into the Assistant Principal’s office for two years before accepting a position managing the Institute for the Arts program in Fairfax County. The program offers 90 different arts classes during a summer program for Northern Virginia students. Kara has expanded her creativity and attention to detail to the picnic industry when not introducing students to the arts. “I always knew I wanted to run my own business and wanted to focus on the event industry. Visiting my sister-in-law in Florida this summer, she told me about a local Florida company that creates picnics full of ambiance. I thought it was a great idea.” The business launched in September, and by October 1, there were already 13 events scheduled for the month. “People just love it. I design intimate picnics using colorful
pieces with different textures to make a setting that is pleasing to the eye.” With a variety of themes, there is something to suit every taste. The newest piece of the inventory is a 16-foot cotton bell tent that can host sleepovers for both children and adults. “I recently had an engaged couple reserve the
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As the business evolves, I enjoy connecting with other small businesses to bring value-added items to the picnic package.
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tent for their wedding night! Their family and friends will all be camping after their wedding and she wanted the tent for her and her new husband,” said Kara. “This means I will have to up my game and make the tent really special for a wedding night,” she added.
While starting a new business has been very exciting, juggling the launch of a new endeavor, work, and the schedules of her sons has become challenging. “Right now, I am managing the business on my own. But if I need to hire someone to take on requests when I have family obligations, I will have to hire someone with an attention to detail to make sure my clients are getting the best quality event I can offer.”
“As the business evolves, I enjoy connecting with other small businesses to bring value-added items to the picnic package,” said Kara, who recently began working with Wild Blue Farm, the Brookside Neighbors May feature family. “And it’s always great to have clients from outside Fauquier County come to our community for an event,” she added. The timing for launching a new small business was ideal. “Because of COVID, people have just become more comfortable doing small, intimate gatherings. Add an outdoor element and it’s the perfect combination of intimacy and comfort.” For now, everything is running smoothly for the Drinkwater's. Justin and Kara enjoy introducing their boys to other cultures and frequently travel to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. “We had a trip to Costa Rica cancelled because of COVID and are looking forward to rescheduling that.” A trip is sure to be planned between picnics.
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Charity Spotlight
Allegro Center for the Performing Arts Brings the Arts to Life By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by Allegro Center for the Performing Arts
The Allegro Center for the Performing Arts was founded in 2004 as a Kindermusik organization by founders who had been teaching private lessons for years. Within the first year, the Allegro expanded offerings to include private instruction in piano, guitar, and voice.
Allegro offers THRIVE, an exuberant, inter-generational program of music and arts designed for people over the age of 55, who want to live their senior years with gusto, optimism, a sense of belonging, and friendships. Through Allegro, the arts are brought to every generation
In 2006, Allegro relocated to Vint Hill Farms Station and in 2013, moved again to their present location in Old Town Warrenton. During this time, co-founder Sam Yoder took over as Executive Director. For nearly a decade, Allegro has been a strong community supporter participating in events in Old Town Warrenton, Warrenton Town Limits at the WARF, Spring Festival, and other events throughout the county, all while growing their programming and expanding their repertoire of services. Allegro has since added theater classes and stage performances that today draw competitive thespians from Northern Virginia to audition for. Not long following the COVID-19 lock-down, Allegro acquired Excell Dance. With this acquisition, Allegro offers the full complement of performing arts education and performance opportunities: music, theater & dance, which means our students and families get a full performance arts experience as all the groups come together, performing together. As students advance, they begin to work with other students, studying other areas to expand their world, their skill level, and give them a more real-world experience. Allegro offers opportunities for students of all age groups. Beginning with instruction at ages 4 with group dance, theater, and private piano.
by instilling Creative Aging principles and harnessing proven psychological research for older adults. Interested in a trial class? Call 540-349-5088 or email Lachelle@allegrocsa.org to book a free trial lesson. New student enrollments will receive 10% off their first month of lessons. For more information visit www.allegrocsa.org.
Allegro welcomes adults of all ages and skill levels. Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, Warhammer, Board Games & more
In this fast-paced digital world, slow down and play a game with friends Warrenton Village Center, 251 W Lee Highway, Suite 655
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Expert Contributor
Marijuana Legalization and Driving Under the Influence By Mark B. Williams Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC
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rug laws are rapidly changing around the United States, and they have recently changed in Virginia as well. As of July 1, 2021, recreational use of marijuana is legal in the state for adults over the age of 21. With that said, the new law does not mean Virginians can drive under the influence. Despite the recent legalization of marijuana, the relaxing of the law does not apply to the rules of the road. According to the state legislature, drivers who are under the influence of marijuana can still face DUI charges. Based on the new law, Virginians can legally possess, grow or gift up to an ounce of the popular “soft” drug. However, it is still illegal to sell, drive under the influence or possess more than an ounce. Other “soft” drugs, like psilocybin mushrooms, which are legal in some states, remain illegal in Virginia.
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According to Virginia law, no driver may get behind the wheel while under the influence of cannabis “to a degree which impairs his or her ability to drive or operate the motor vehicle safely.” In addition, driving a car automatically gives implied consent to providing samples of his or her blood and/or breath for chemical testing to determine intoxication levels.
For Virginians who are happy to see the legalization of marijuana, a commitment to driving sober can help them enjoy their new freedoms without putting other drivers at risk or having unwanted legal consequences.
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Expert Contributor - Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts; By Marianne Weaver | Images By Hov Photography
The Nutcracker: A Holiday Tradition The Nutcracker has become a long-standing holiday season tradition for countless families. Kalie Lasley, executive director of the Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts in Warrenton, said the original story of The Nutcracker was a dark tale written in 1816 by German romantic author of fantasy and gothic horror Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann. In 1845, that story was rewritten by Alexandre Dumas and premiered as a ballet December 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, where it was performed by the Mariinsky Ballet. The music was composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Marius Petipa. “The production was a flop and the ballet and music largely sank into oblivion until the musical score was resurrected in 1940 by Walt Disney for use in the animated film, ‘Fantasia,’” she said. “George Balanchine’s version of The Nutcracker, which was televised in the 1950s, served as a catalyst for the popularity of what is now a national Christmas tradition.” Lasley said she first experienced The Nutcracker at the age of 10… but as a performer, not as a spectator. “It was my first opportunity to perform on a large stage, and I still remember the ethereal plastic snowflakes gentle fluttering through the air, the warm glitter of sequins and rhinestones under the colored stage lights, the orchestra playing the classic Tchaikovsky score, and all the magical characters coming to life,” she said. “This would become my tradition for ushering in the holiday season for the rest of my life.”
December. Generally, though, most remain fairly true to the traditional storyline. Lasley explained that The Nutcracker is a ballet in two acts. The first act opens on a Christmas celebration at the Stahlbaum home. The young Marie (now Clara) and her brother Fritz share the scene with the enigmatic Herr Drosselmeyer who performs magic tricks, produces life-sized dancing dolls from an empty magical wardrobe, and brings gifts for all the children including a special nutcracker for Clara. Clara beseeches her dear uncle Drosselmeyer to bring the nutcracker to life as well, but he refuses. As the party comes to a close and the guests depart, the real magic begins. The dramatic tale unfolds with a battle between life-sized toy soldiers and mice led by the evil Mouse King and the handsome Nutcracker Prince. In the end, the toy soldiers reign victorious, aided of course by the brave Clara who slays the Mouse King and saves the prince. Clara then travels with the prince to the Land of Sweets, where she is honored by a host of enchanted characters for her act of bravery.
The Lasley Production Unlike most classical ballets, Lasley said, both the story line and choreography for The Nutcracker are diverse and vary with each company. Most stay true to the basic format of the party scene followed by the Land of Sweets.
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“We felt there was a lack of cohesiveness in the storyline between the first and second act, therefore we have filled in some of the blanks to create better continuity,” she said. “We conclude the ballet with the question: Was it Clara’s dream or did she really travel to the magical Kingdom of Sweets?”
It seems nearly every ballet studio offers their own interpretation of The Nutcracker at some point in
The Centre Company will perform The Nutcracker at Fauquier High School (705 Waterloo Road, Warrenton)
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Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 at 4 p.m. “We are fortunate to have extraordinarily beautiful costumes consisting of hundreds of yards of silk, thousands of rhinestones, and brilliant colors,” said Lasley. “Our Mother Ginger’s skirt alone stands 5 feet tall and 11 feet wide and houses a total of 10 dancers and two operators. The Peacock costume is hand painted and stitched with a full tail. Each costume was custom designed and created to bring together a gorgeous production.” Auditions—which were open to the public—were held in August. The cast began rehearsing in September.
Although many of the main roles are held by Lasley dancers, the studio has a longstanding relationship with a few renowned ballet dancers. “We are honored to welcome both the Nutcracker Prince, Cory Stearns, LCPA guest faculty and principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the Sugar Plum Fairy, Hee Seo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre,” said Lasley.
Beyond Teacher The Lasley Centre has offered their production for 10 years. Usually, Lasley is backstage prepping her dancers.
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But one year, she decided to take in the performance from a different perspective. “I sat in the audience and had the good fortune to be seated next to a little boy and his father,” she said. “When the magic wardrobe was wheeled out, the doors were opened, revealing an empty box. Then Drosselmeyer waved his arms, and the doors reopened to a life-sized doll. The little boy exclaimed, ‘Dad, did you see that?’ As a good dad should, he gently shushed his son. I smiled to myself.” The boy’s excitement (and volume) increased when the doors opened a second and third time.
“I, of course, was thrilled to know that we had effectively created something that could hold such a young child spellbound for an entire ballet!” she said. “I wanted to lean over and tell the father that it was OK. His son’s response was exactly what we were hoping for.” For more information about The Centre Performing Arts Company visit CentreCompany. org. To purchase tickets, go to etix.com/ticket/o/9056/ centreperformingartscompany
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I am grateful for my clients! “April was absolutely amazing during our home buying experience! She was always available to answer any questions we had and worked extremely hard on our behalf. April is one of the kindest people I have met and a joy to work with. If you need someone who will go to bat for you, she’s the one!” “Attentive to our needs, responsive to our calls, and genuinely cared about what we wanted out of a home. April was there for us every step of the way; asking questions from sellers and New Builds we would have never thought to ask, suggesting ways we could improve our home to sell quicker, and taking the lead in so many different areas it made for a smooth process. We honestly felt like we were her only clients. We were trying to sell and purchase a home at a very difficult time in our life, and even thought about backing out because we felt it would just add more stress. Because of April, Kimberly and their amazing team it was anything but that. There wasn’t a moment where we felt like we weren’t in great hands. My wife and I are extremely thankful to her and everyone over at Century 21 New Millennium. We cannot say thank you enough!!!” “April did an excellent job helping us find our home. During this tumultuous season, April remained calm and professional, always ready with possible solutions to any obstacle. We will call her the next time our family moves. The personal attention we received has set the bar high for realtors.” “April was heaven sent and made buying a home for my mother a true pleasure! From the beginning she was able to assess our needs and help us find the perfect place for my mother. Her kindness, attention to detail, professionalism, expertise, and willingness to go the extra mile truly made the difference. April and her team are the best and we truly appreciate them being there for us.”
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Brookside Resident Spices Up Retirement By Aimée O’Grady | Photography by The White Family
Royce White is founder of Poppi’s Hot Sauce and works at his son Dustin’s farm to grow hot peppers. “My grandkids call me Poppi,” said
Poppi and Dustin with their Royce, whose father enjoyed red peppers and hot, spicy food. “As first bottle of hot sauce.
a young man, I worked as the Vice President of marketing and traveled internationally. Wherever I went, I would bring home some hot sauce for my dad,” said Royce. In his opinion, the Netherlands had the best hot sauce outside of the United States. “There was a restaurant in Holland that had a conveyor belt running between tables and you would just grab the plates that appealed to you. That hot sauce had some amazing flavor,” he recalled. For years, Royce would make hot sauce and give it as gifts to friends and family. About three years ago, his son Dustin left his managerial job at Cabela’s to try his hand at farming. “Dustin asked if he could use my recipe to make hot sauce to sell,” said Royce. Having grown peppers in buckets on his deck, Royce was happy to have garden space for his peppers. His second year working with Dustin, they planted 1,000 pepper plants. Nine months ago they moved their hot sauce operation to a commercial kitchen in Vint Hill where Dustin’s wife Brittany
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also makes jelly, cowboy candy, rubs, and salsa. Working with hot peppers has its challenges. “We need to be careful when we grind the dry peppers to make rubs,” said Royce. “You don’t want to get the powder in your eyes.” Royce enjoys making a full-bodied hot sauce. “The flavor comes first, then the heat,” he said. “Hot peppers hit the mouth in different places. We produce gourmet hot sauce. This is not for someone who just wants to burn his face off. We are making good flavored hot sauce,” said Royce. “The key for us is flavor,” he added. The addition of a hoop house will help extend the pepper season. “We are growing a prolific crop of peppers right now and plan to just keep harvesting them,” said Royce. Royce enjoys his niche in the community. “It’s nice to work with other farmers and connect with the community. There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching your potential customers taste test the sauce and really, really like it," he added.
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Clifton Community Woman’s Club By Denna Zimmerman | Photo By Clifton Community Woman's Club
At long last, the moment you have been waiting for! The Clifton Community Woman’s Club will be hosting a Vendor Fair and Marketplace on
Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Christ Church 600 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 The Fair will feature 20 local vendors, including the Fairfax Station Railway, which will be selling trains. Additional vendors will feature products related to beauty, fashion, toys, antiques, collectibles, food stuff, health, wellness, travel, and finance. Enjoy a relaxing day and get your holiday shopping done with unique gifting choices.
Support local small businesses! Proceeds from the event will support the many local charities of the CCWC, a 501c3. The Clifton Community Woman’s Club is a service organization that has continually supported a multitude of community needs for 50 years and our Charitable Trust distributions support four local scholarships to high schools, colleges and universities, donations to local food pantries, and various other charities. We look forward to sharing the day with you. Pie orders from Clifton Day and previous events can be picked up this day.
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FRENCH ONION + WILD MUSHROOM BRAISED BEEF BRISKET
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By Anita Parris Soule | Photos by Wild Thistle Kitchen
This Braised Beef Brisket with French Onions and Wild Mushrooms is the most delicious, succulent way I have ever eaten beef brisket. If you are looking for a new way to cook a brisket that doesn't involve a smoker, here it is. This is such a cozy dish - perfect for chilly weather. Brisket is not just for your summer barbecues, people!
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1 7-8 lb brisket, trimmed of excess fat 64 ounces mixed wild mushrooms 1 lb shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 lb yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 cups white wine 4 cups beef broth 2 cups water 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 bay leaves Kosher salt and black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Preheat a large Dutch oven or other oven safe pot or large roasting pan over medium high heat. Generously salt and pepper your brisket all over with about 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon of neutral oil to preheated Dutch oven and add brisket. Cook on both sides until very golden brown. Remove brisket from pan, and if there is an excess of fat in the pan, pour it off. You want about 2 tablespoons in the pan to cook the onions. Add onions, turn heat down to medium, and cook, stirring often, until the onions are very caramelized. This will take anywhere from 20-30 minutes,
so be patient. Add a splash of water if the pan is getting too dark. You want brown, not black onions. Once onions are deeply caramelized and very much reduced in volume, add mushrooms, garlic, bay leaves, herbs, ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms brown a little and reduce in volume. Add wine, balsamic, beef broth, and water and stir to combine. Place brisket on top, cover with foil or an oven safe lid and cook in preheated oven for 5-6 hours until brisket is very tender. Once the brisket is tender, skim off as much fat from the broth as you can. And either slice brisket or shred, removing any large chunks of fat as you find them. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, rice, polenta or grits and your favorite vegetable side. I like to serve this with freshly steamed carrots tossed with butter and lots of fresh parsley and dill. NOTES: This is an excellent make-ahead dish as it just tastes even better the next day or the day after. Also, once cooled, it is easier to slice the brisket and much easier to remove any excess fat that has risen to the surface and hardened after refrigeration. Make sure to use a large Dutch oven or stovetop and oven-safe dish. That way you don’t have to wash up two pans. You’ll brown the meat and caramelize the onions on the stovetop and then finish the dish in the oven.
Anita Parris Soule is a food-obsessed Warrenton native with a passion for delicious food and beautiful words. She is a blogger, food photographer, and recipe developer at https://wildthistlekitchen.com/. Check her out on Facebook @wildthistlekitchen.blog , Instagram @wild.thistle.kitchen, and Pinterest @wildthistlekitchen.
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EVENTS 2021
Spiritual Care Support Ministries at 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton, VA 20187 offers support groups/counseling and special events for those experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, and chronic illness. Services are free. For upcoming events and times go to the website www.scsm.tv or call 540-349-5814.
EVERY THURSDAY
Spiritual Care Support Ministries: Coffee & Conversation
Spiritual Care Support Ministries opens to the community to provide fellowship, encouragement, and hope through conversation with others. We invite you to come for a cup of coffee, tea, light refreshments, and a place to chat. Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon Location: 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton www.scsm.tv
NOVEMBER 6
Warrenton Prayer Alliance, Thanksgiving Prayer Service. Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Eva Walker Park, Warrenton
NOVEMBER 7
Cold War Museum Virtual Presentation: The Vietnam War: How We Got In, & How We Got Out Listen to presenter Don Stanton who was commissioned through Cornell University Navy ROTC. He served off Vietnam 1972-75 aboard USS R.B. Anderson (DD-786) and as an Officer of the Deck on USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) during the fall of Saigon and the Mayaguez incident. Time: 2:00 – 3:30 Cost: $20 www.coldwar.org to register
NOVEMBER 11
Piedmont Polliwogs
Piedmont Polliwogs is a monthly pre-K program that includes an outdoor story time & a short nature walk. Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 – 5 Cost: Free
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Location: The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Rd, Warrenton https://cliftoninstitute.org/event
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Carried to Full Term 5th Annual Fundraiser Gala Every baby deserves a home. Location: Stonewall Golf Club, 15601 Turtle Point Dr., Gainesville www.carriedtofullterm.org
NOVEMBER 20
Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble Please join us for the annual 5-K Gobble, Gobble, Run or Wobble and Kids Dash benefiting preschool children of at-risk families in Fauquier County. By coming out, you help ensure that every child in the county has access to all the opportunities necessary to be ready for kindergarten and to succeed in school and in the workforce. This is an event for the whole family to run or wobble down the historic streets of Warrenton. Cost: $25/participant Location: Main Street, Warrenton www.facebook.com/gobblegobblerunorwobble
NOVEMBER 26
FCT Presents Gift of the Magi – The Musical FCT's production is directed by Diane King who transforms this holiday classic into a magical experience for all ages. Location: Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton For tickets: www.fctstage.org
NOVEMBER 28
Photos with Santa at Maple Tree Farm Photos will be taken by Reformed Photography Time: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: 8273 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton www.facebook.com/MapleTreeFarmVA
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Spiritual Care Support Ministries: Spouse Loss
Support Group
Hosted by Spiritual Care Support Ministries, this weekly support group discusses topics of interest to those whose spouse has died. It is a place to learn valuable information about recovering from grief and renewing hope for the future. RSVP by calling 540-349-5814. Time: 2:30 – 4 p.m. Location: 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton www.scsm.tv
DECEMBER 3
2021 Warrenton Christmas Parade
Time: 6:00 p.m. Main Street, Warrenton www.facebook.com/WarrentonChristmasParade
DECEMBER 4
Holiday Market
We're bringing local artisan vendors to this openair outdoor market held at the brewery. While you shop, sip on craft beer, hot drinks, listen to festive tunes and sample some of the food on-site including bratwurst, gourmet tater tots, plus baked goods and confections. Time: Noon – 5:00 p.m. Location: Old Bust Head Brewing Company www.facebook.com/OldBustHead
SUNDAYS UNTIL DECEMBER 5
Spiritual Care Support Ministries: From Parting Ways to Better Days
A support group for those who are divorced or separated. Severing a relationship is never easy. This program will help you to deal with the past, make sense of what you are experiencing now, and equip you to plan for a better future. RSVP at 540-349-5814. Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: 7179 New Hope Lane, Warrenton www.scsm.tv.
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