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Covering the greater Lorton, VA area from Fairfax /Franconia Parkway to Prince William Parkway.

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Mother's Grieving Heart

On November 10, 2000 Maria's daughter Crystal was killed in a terrible accident. Maria went through what no mother in the world wants or expects to go through.

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To moms who have suffered the loss of a child:

When Maria was faced with the death of her child, all the books she read provided the same answer. This answer was not good enough. She began to write poetry. Her poetry was a way for her to find the answers to the terrible crisis that she could not find in any book. Through writing her poetry, Maria became closer to God and she found during her journey, that God's mercy is a sufficient answer to any crisis or devastating situation.

Those poems are now available in the book, "Crystal, A Mother's Grieving Heart" published by Lorton Valley Star. It is available in Occoquan at the Coffee House of Occoquan and at Attic Treasures. It is also available online from Maria's web site.

Buy the book now…

Copyright © 2003 Maria Carneiro, of Montclair, Prince William County, Virginia, USA

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94 Pages
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1994 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.



Catalog Data:

Carneiro, Maria A.
Crystal, A Mother’s Grieving Heart
Original Publication:
A.D. 2005
ISBN 0-9764770-0-9

Grief, Poetry

Library of Congress Number TXu1-189-869

Cover Art:
Michelle Carneiro
Graphics and Layout:
Floyd Harrison




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P.O. Box 1436
Lorton, VA 22199
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SAG Presents Tatoo Art

The November meeting of the Springfield Art Guild will feature Paul Roe of britishinc, a tattoo studio and gallery, as featured artist. At the meeting he is going to explain his art philosophy, process and technique and show examples of his work. Paul Roe has a BA in Fashion Design, Ten years in Graphic Design and Illustration. He has been creating body art for 7years. His website is www.paulroe.com.  
November 12, Meeting begins at 7:30 with refreshments, a short business meeting at 8:00p.m. followed by a program by Paul Roe at Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath St. Springfield, Contact: Donnalynne Lefever (703)644-6677 Email: magickaldl@earthlink.net

Freedom Concert

The Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra collaborates with the New Dominion Choraliers for this concert at Hyltom Memorial Chapel Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:30 pm.
Hylton Memorial Chapel is at 14640 Potomac Mills Road
Woodbridge.
The orchestra will be under the direction of the new master Dana Eckensburg pictured.

Gunston Hall:

Refocusing on Regionalism and Imports in Virginia

Near and Far Sighted: Refocusing on Regionalism and Imports in Virginia, a two part symposium, will define local patterns of production and consumption of decorative arts in Virginia Thursday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

In 2007, the lecture series examined regional characteristics found in the decoration and construction of furniture in Virginia.  This year, Part II will emphasize the importance of imported objects, ideas and designs.  Together, these overlapping explorations will provide a dynamic vision of life in Virginia from 1607 to 1850.

A glimpse of Gunston Hall during George Mason’s lifetime reflects a dichotomy of style and a series of informed choices.  The mansion, completed in 1759, featured fashionable English architectural trends, including rooms in the “Chinese” taste and the “Palladian” style and even a “Gothic” inspired porch.  The Mason family imported objects from England for use in the formal rooms of their house. Gunston Hall and the objects owned by the family provide modern eyes with the lens necessary for seeing how 18th-century people lived in this region.

The symposium will explore imports during the period of the first settlement in 1607 to the mid 19th-century and will offer methods for analyzing these objects.  Speakers will look at print culture to examine their use in interiors and design sources to understand the changing face of architecture in Virginia.  Considerations on the role of indentured cabinetmakers will provide a case study for understanding a means of obtaining design sources.

To learn more about imports to Virginia from 1607 to 1850, join us on November 6th at Gunston Hall. 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Lorton. Please telephone 703-550-6009 information and reservations

It is necessary to reserve in advance.  Call 703/550-9220 for a brochure and registration form.  The $85 fee includes lunch and a symposium packet.  $85,

Veterans’ Day Commemoration

Tuesday, November 11,  9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Gunston Hall.
Colonel George Mason served as a member of the Virginia militia.   How else did Mason further the cause of American freedom and what sacrifices did he and his family make along the way?  Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights, written in May 1776, played a critical role in the story of independence for Virginia and the nation.  Consider these topics during mansion tours and conversations with period reenactors.  
Regular admission.  In honor of Veterans’ Day, free admission will be granted to active military personnel and veterans.  

“Scrooge: The Musical”

The Little Theatre of Alexandria proudly announces our 2008-2009, Diamond Jubilee Season
“Scrooge: The Musical” Directed by Lisa Anne Bailey plays Nov 22 – Dec 20, 2008 browse http://www.thelittletheatre.com

Tim the Painter

Tim Mentzer sometimes paints walls to keep body and soul together but lives to paint art. Some of his artworks can be seen at the Coffee House of Occoquan. His love of Marvel Comics subjects come through in the vibrancy of these images. So, whether you are refreshing a house for the Real Estate Market or want to liven up a boring table top, stop by the Coffee House of Occoquan to preview his work. Call Tim the Painter and have your fantasy interpreted on your boring surface for a reasonable price. Appointments
571-991-2576

Workhouse Arts Center Open
and Ready for Business

By: Lori Craddock
 
The Workhouse Arts Center, a program of the Lorton Arts Foundation, held its grand opening in September, which included free workshop classes as a sample of the full classes offered to the public throughout the year.  Beginner and advanced classes are available.  The mission of this new center is to enrich the lives of all within its reach by creating a vibrant cultural community that fosters a diverse offering of arts, education, social, and entertainment experience for all ages.

The center is built upon the remains of the D.C. Correctional facility that was once commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt.  The historic buildings have been transformed into galleries, studios, and stages and the ongoing transformation is set in a phased approach.  Artists can rent studios to work in and sell their creations, while visitors can wander through interacting with artists and viewing their work.  The public will eventually be able to rent space within the center for events.

Teachers consist of professional artists who are open to truly teaching their craft and sharing trade secrets with willing students.  Although classes can be expensive, this can be a more in-depth experience than an art class at a local college where students are only taking the course as an elective to graduate and the teacher is less inclined to explain detailed information that an aspiring artist might need.  The classes at the Workhouse Arts Center are small with hands on experience and an atmosphere that allows the student and teacher to learn from each other.  

An art store is said to be opening on site at the center so that students have easy access to supplies they need.  This center is a welcomed addition to the Lorton area as seen by the big turnout at the grand opening.  For more information about the Workhouse Arts Center visit www.workhousearts.org or call (703) 495-0001.

Coffee House of Occoquan Music Schedule subject to change VIDEO CLIP

Sweet comforting melodies waft across the valley along with the aroma of coffee eminating from the Coffee House of Occoquan on a Friday or Saturday evening. Music is outside, weather permitting. The schedule below lists the Friday night talents. Saturday nights are an open mic. with a variety of good local musicians. After everyone on the sign-up has played, the musicians gather in the round for an acoustic jam. This can be the most surprising part of the evening. There’s pleanty of parking in the municiple space across the street. Stop by for a brew and check out the music. Inside, the walls are hung with gifts.

November

Friday 7 starts 7:00pm Icemen
Saturday 8 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

Friday 14 starts 7:00pm Jim & Holly Lawrence
Saturday 15 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

Friday 21 starts 7:00pm Rough Draught
Saturday 22 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

Friday 28 Close at 5:00 Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday 29 Close at 5:00 No Evening Music

December
Friday 5 starts 7:00pm Icemen
Saturday 6 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

Friday 12 starts 7:00pm Celtic Marc
Saturday 13 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

Friday 19 starts 7:00pm Rough Draught
Saturday 20 starts 7:00pm Open Mic.

No Music until after New Year

Gentle Jana Plays Old Town

Janna Audy, known to the patrons of the Coffee House of Occoquan, (seen above) is announcing that her new CD 'The Human Race' is now ready for purchase online at CD Baby!  Get your copy today, in digital format or hard copy.  And, the CD packaging is eco-friendly!  No plastic, no shrink-wrap, and printed on recycled board. 

The Human Race was just loaded on iTunes! For you Apple-lovers, you’re a mere click away. Take a listen, download a song, gift it to a friend. 

Also hear Janna Saturday 10/25, 8PM-10PM, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray/ Alexandria. Smoke-free and family-friendly. 

PWAS Opportunities

The Art Society is currently selling Holiday note cards for their Scholarship fundraiser. For more information on the above activities, call Alice at 703-494-7708.
For more information about the art society, call (703) 494-7708 or email pwas2@yahoo.com or visit http://www.PrinceWilliamArtSociety.org. The Prince William Art Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and promoting the Visual Arts in Prince William County and surrounding areas.

Young Peoples Theatre
‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Young Peoples Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of their fall show, “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.”, on Saturday, November 1st at New Hope Church located at 8905 Ox Road, Lorton, Virginia  22079.  Performances are November 1st and 7th evenings, with matinees on November 2nd and 8th.

  Transport yourself to the little village of Anatevka in 1905 with The Young Peoples Theatre (YPT) version of the beloved musical, “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.”  The kids of YPT will sing, dance and charm their way into your heart as they tell the story of Tevye, a dairyman, who tries to raise his five daughters with age-old traditions in a rapidly changing world. The show’s charm, humor, and warmth are sure to delight people of all ages with its talented and energetic cast belting out memorable tunes such as, “If I Were a Rich Man,” and the hauntingly beautiful, “Sunrise, Sunset.”  Young Peoples Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all ages since 1994, and “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.,” marks its 31st production.

For further information and reservations, visit YPTNVA.com, or call 703-866-3546. All seats are $10 with reservation. (Unreserved seating is $2.00 more.) Group rates and military discounts are available.  Reserve early.  Use your PayPal account for easy pay option.

Lorton Poetry Venue Includes Youth

By: Lori Craddock

The September gathering of the Inspirational Poetry Open Mic at the Daily Grind Coffee House and Café in Lorton brought a bigger crowd than ever. Let’s see if Lorton can keep the artistic spirit alive.  Calling all poetry enthusiasts!!! Mark your calendars for October 25 which includes a NEW Youth Poets Open Mic from 5:30-7:00 p.m. followed by the regular adults’ Inspirational Poetry Open Mic from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  For any questions regarding the event, contact the founder, Karen Caldwell, at (703)-371-3431 or e-mail her at Karen@karenmariserose.com.

Lorton Artists’ Works in Juried Show

Three Lorton artists have had works accepted into the juried Exhibition beginning September 27 at the Candy Factory Center for the Arts in Manassas.
David Ernst got two pieces in, “Too Busy”, top & “Yesterday’s Lunch” and Jane Ernst got one in, “Mount Vernon Tree”.  See their web site at www.ernstvisiion.com. Ken Holt got one work accepted, Christ in Glory, left.
The Show continues through the end of October and all works are for sale.

Little Theatre Announces Diamond Jubilee Season

The Little Theatre of Alexandria proudly announces our 2008-2009, Diamond Jubilee Season. For more information go to http://www.thelittletheatre.com

About Lorton Arts Foundation

The Lorton Arts Foundation’s Workhouse Arts Center is a transformation of the former D.C. Correction Facility at Lorton.  The Workhouse Arts Center is in Phase I of development—10 of the 30 buildings where prisoners slept and worked are now being turned into art studios and gallery space. The total cost for the entire project is $150 million.  Phase I will cost $40 million.  The Workhouse has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Through ‘adaptive reuse’ of the prison facility, the new Workhouse Arts Center promises to be an extraordinary 55 acre cultural arts center designed to promote, facilitate and provide visual and performing arts exhibition and studio spaces and programs that will include over 150 artists, a cooperative studio, theatre venues and dedicated gallery space.  The center will integrate history arts, education and recreation within a facility that will become one of the Washington area’s premier venues for performing and visual arts.  Phase I of the renovation is slated to be complete in late 2007.  For more information, visit www.lortonarts.org

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