InsideNova - Entertainment

Jazz 4 Justice presents '100 Years of Jazz'

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:28:28 -0500

GMU’s School of Music, Fairfax Law Foundation and Prince William County Bar Foundation team up to present two concerts in Northern Virginia.

Family Tech: Windows reboots itself with new products

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:25:38 -0500

There is a new version of Windows, an aggressive foray into tablets and mobile phones and a new Office coming soon.

Mom on the Run: Give a dog a toy ...

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:20:55 -0500

“Squee! Squee! Squee!” Mixie trots away with her new prize, right to the TV room.

Keep the fun going with Halloween candy in disguise

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:07:23 -0400

I don't want to waste it or eat it all, so I've come up with a few ways to use up at least some of the leftovers – and the devil is definitely in these delicious details.

Best Bets for Pumpkin Chunkin' in the Old Dominion

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Pack up your pumpkin and head to one of these farms or events for the hottest fall sport around next to football: pumpkin chunkin’.

Family Tech: Using cell phones to pay

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:01:11 -0400

My new phone has NFC capability. NFC stands for “near field communications.” Basically, it sends out a radio signal no more than 4 inches.

Mom on the Run: Son surprises parents with a date

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:57:23 -0400

My husband and I look at each other, flashing an entire conversation with our eyes: “A girl? He asked a girl?”

Manassas Symphony Orchestra kicks off 20th anniversary season

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:18:37 -0400

The Manassas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of music director James Villani, will begin its 20th season on Nov. 3.

Storytelling workshops begin at Workhouse

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:00:00 -0400

For those who think storytelling is just about easily reciting an experience or two, it’s really an art form all its own.

'Frankenstein' ballet features Kim Reynolds' music

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:15:00 -0400

Just in time for Halloween, the Manassas Ballet Theatre is opening its 2012-2013 season with a spooky production of “Frankenstein.”

Hylton Center: A magnet for artists, audiences

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0400

Since opening in 2010, the center has built a solid reputation as Prince William County’s premier arts venue.

Tickets remain for free Springsteen concert/Obama rally

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:51:41 -0400

Can't afford to see Bruce Springsteen on at the John Paul Jones Arena? Tickets are still available to see him for free -- provided you don’t mind some campaigning.

Performing arts departments partnership leads them "Into the Woods"

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:26:29 -0400

The production, which intertwines a mix of Grimm’s fairy tales in a fun and moving musical, features 22 cast members and 18 orchestra musicians.

Brentsville alumnus directs musical in Manassas

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:09:35 -0400

Tom Basham said Old Town Manassas came in handy during the filming of “Bright Lights and Promises.”

Family Tech: How to choose a smartphone

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:34:49 -0400

Smartphones are rapidly becoming many people’s primary digital tool.

Mom on the Run: Shopping for kid means returns

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:31:28 -0400

“No way is he going to like them all,” I had admitted when I got back to work.

Alanis Morissette finds "Bright Lights" amid "Havoc"

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:39:59 -0400

Much has changed in the four years since Grammy-winning musician Alanis Morissette’s last CD.

Corn mazes: 'The joy is the journey'

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:16:14 -0400

Corn mazes are a family tradition that started taking root in Northern Virginia more than a decade ago.

Workhouse ushers in new season with new monthly series

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:03:53 -0400

Looking for a creative alternative to crowded movie theaters on a Friday night? Or maybe a chance to enjoy an evening of live musical performances?

Family Tech: So your cellphone contract is up

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:35:29 -0400

I was surprised at how excited I was about my recent phone upgrade.

Mom on the Run: Learning to SERVE

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:30:21 -0400

It’s Sunday afternoon. The sun has been on the wrong side of Giant for hours, and we are chilled and tired, all of us.

Folk singer tackles race and adversity on new record

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Country-folk musician Caroline Herring will sing tunes from her sixth album release, "Camilla" at Jammin' Java Oct. 19.

Pops orchestra blends genres for fun, interactive concert

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:00:00 -0400

The musical journey explores everything from The Beatles to Charlie Daniels to Duke Ellington.

Family Tech: You're being watched

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:31:29 -0400

Improvements in technology have made video surveillance useful for the home.

Mom on the Run: Mail-order surprise

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:28:15 -0400

I spent a lot of time looking at the necklaces, and reading the reviews. It’s hard with online shopping, which is how I get a lot of my clothes.

Royal Drummers mix music, tradition in upcoming performances

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The pulsing rhythms of central Africa make their way to Fairfax and Manassas as the Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi perform three shows this week.

Thirtieth year of fall jubilee fun returns to Manassas

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:55:00 -0400

The Fall Jubilee returns to historic Old Town Manassas on Saturday with plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike.

Fort Belvoir to host annual Oktoberfest

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:05:04 -0400

The 17th annual Oktoberfest celebration for Fort Belvoir and the surrounding community runs from Oct. 4-7 at Freemont Field.

State Fair of Virginia: All the classics, plus a virtual farm

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400

You can ride the Ferris wheel and learn to milk a cow. You might even learn a thing or two about Virginia's farmlands – from its peanuts to Christmas trees.

Mom on the Run: Housebreaking Mixie

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:16:19 -0400

She’s 6 years old, and had a family for all that time, a family that clearly didn’t interact with her much and that finally decided they didn’t want to bother with her anymore.