
Results 1 - 18 of 18 in Castleton, VA
Sweet Honey buzzing to Miller, with its unique gospel sounds
... Lady Michelle Obama. ``It was wonderful to be there,'' Aisha Kahlil said of the White House, from a tour stop in Castleton, Va. Sweet Honey's mission is to go for as many more decades, Kahlil said, continuing to be ``a great musical reflector of the ... Comment?
... three to four years, we've had a deteriorating signal strength in the areas of the county farthest east, primarily Castleton and Amissville." Consultants hired by the county to connect its emergency services to an 800-megahertz system it shares with ... Comment?
Realtor makes run for Board of Supervisors' seat
... running for two open seats on the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 3 election, Terry Dixon of Castleton is vying for elected office for the first time. Dixon, 46, however, is no stranger to politics. He is chairman of the ... Comment?
Public House restaurant building may get new look
... recommended a special exception amendment be granted to Playhouse Corporation, operators of the annual summer Castleton Festival for young classical musicians. The amended conditions of the exception would allow the festival to increase the number ... Comment?
A community loses two of its brightest lights
... and arrived full-time in 2001. Their first four llamas arrived shortly afterward to their West Wind Farm in Castleton. Over the ensuing eight years, both they and their llamas have left a bit more of an impression on the county, and its residents, ... Comment?
Popular 'Taste of Rappahannock' dinner is Sept. 12
... Foundation. The program will produce "The Importance Of Being Earnest" with high school students at the Castleton Theatre in December, and will offer a two-week Summer Arts Camp in 2010 for eight to twelve year-old painters and musicians. Event ... Comment?
Castleon Festival's impact on county 'gentle,' positive
The captivating music and drama of the Castleton Festival not only brought visitors and business to Rappahannock, but also left a lasting impact on the community. Comment?
Castleton Festival is music to Rappahannock's ears
Castleton Final Weekend Thursday, July 16: Free Concert, 11 a.m. at Festival Tent, Castleton Festival Orchestra and Lorin Maazel Master Class Conductors Thursday, July 16: The Beggar's Opera, 7:30 p.m. at Festival Tent Friday, July 17: Albert Herring, 7:30 p.m. at Theatre House Saturday, July 18: The Beggar's Opera, 2 p.m. at Festival Tent ... Comment?
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Down on a Virginia Farm, a New Festival of Music
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CASTLETON, Va. After Lorin Maazel conducted his last concerts as New York Philharmonic music director with four performances of Mahlers grandiose 'Symphony of a Thousand" in late June, you could hardly fault him for seeking escape at his country home. Comment?
OPERA: Pitch-perfect 'Beggar's'
On the site of a historic farm in a corner of Rappahannock County not far from Warrenton, Va., the brand new Castleton Festival - devoted primarily to the revival and performance of chamber operas by up-and-coming young singers and musicians - opened its doors this past weekend. Comment?
CASTLETON, Va., July 5 -- When Lorin Maazel, 79, built his home theater here, about 60 miles from Washington, he probably didn't envision that he would be inviting quite so many people over to watch performances. Comment?
Castleton focus on rising stars
... looking to add a little culture to their busy schedules. The newest classical shindig in our region is the Castleton Festival. Nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills not far from Warrenton, Va., the festival launches its inaugural season this weekend. ... Comment?
Reflector signs save time and lives
... in a haystack. To ease the frustration of emergency personnel, as well as reduce critical response time, the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is selling reflective signs to mark addresses on the roadways. With these signs, the house or ... Comment?
Maestro Lorin Maazel returns home
Sitting in the shade of the 250 year-old beech tree on the lawn of her Castleton home, Dietlinde Maazel spoke candidly about her husband, one of the world's most sought-after conductors . Comment?
Maazel Leaves The Philharmonic With No Regrets, New Blood
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... while Maazel is leaving the orchestra, he's not slowing down. He plans to spend more time on his beloved farm in Castleton, Virginia, where he's about to launch the nation's only chamber opera festival featuring the best young talent from as far ... Comment?
CHS Orchestra honored by invitation
The Charlottesville High School Orchestra is the only high school orchestra in the country invited to perform at the inaugural Castleton Music Festival , taking place at the Rappahannock County estate of New York Philharmonic music director Lorin Maazel . Comment?
Preparation for Castleton Festival in high gear
On July 3, the Chateauville Foundation and the Castleton Farm estate of Lorin and Dietlinde Maazel will host the first in a series of operas and concerts featuring the best of up and coming young artists from around the world. Comment?
New faces running for upcoming elections
... of the schools which comprises about half of the county's budget. Chris Parrish of Amissville and Terry Dixon of Castleton will be vying for the Stonewall-Hawthorne seat on the Board of Supervisors. Dixon is the Chairman of the Rappahannock ... 2 comments