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National Sporting Library and Museum: A One-of-a-Kind Archive

February 21, 2013 by

Housed in two beautiful and historic buildings, the National Sporting Library and Museum is completely dedicated to the culture of equestrian and field sports. The Library has been open to researchers and the general public for over 50 years, but the Museum is an exciting new addition! There are over 24,000 books and works of art here dedicated to the histories of angling, foxhunting, horsemanship, and steeplechase. Museum exhibitions focus on one particular artist, theme, or time period, like Afield in America: 400 Years of Animal & Sporting Art 1585-1985. There are special events and lectures as well, including a children’s program and even interviews with trainers of Kentucky Derby winners. Admission is free, though the museum and library have different hours of operation, so check the website ahead of time if you want to visit both. Anyone interested in this unique subculture should definitely check out the National Sporting Library and Museum.

National Sporting Library and Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-6542     

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company: Lift Your Spirits

December 21, 2012 by

When Catoctin Creek opened in 2009, it brought legal spirits back to Loudoun County for the first time since Prohibition. The family-owned distillery produces a line of four organic spirits. Rye grains are the basis for Catoctin’s whiskey, gin, and of course, rye. The company also makes a pear brandy and seasonal fruit liqueurs for those in search of a fruitier spirit. Visitors to the Purcellville distillery can enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the facility, and tastings are offered at specific times throughout the week. Catoctin also offers up events throughout the year such as bottling workshops in which participants are invited to assist in the bottling process, festivals, farm tours, and concerts. Visitors love the opportunity to meet and talk to the owners and employers to get the inside view of the distilling process. Committed to making high quality products, Catoctin Creek proves that Virginia is for spirit lovers, too!

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
37251-C E Richardson Lane
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 751-8404

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Loudoun Symphony: Established Local Symphony Shares Its New Home

December 13, 2012 by

Now in its 21st season, the Loudoun Symphony offers world-class music and arts performances featuring musicians at all professional levels. Formed in 1990 as a community orchestra, the Loudoun Symphony has steadily risen both in status and in service to the wider community. Two adult groups, the Symphony and String Workshop, are both well-known for their excellent performances. Led by conductor and musical director Mark Allen McCoy, the symphony performs pieces both modern and classic, from the traditional Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major “Romantic” by Anton Bruckner to The Phoenix which was completed and first performed in 2008. Other popular performances are by the Loudoun Youth Symphony, featuring children ages 10-18, and Loudoun’s Got Talent!, a student competition. In the 2010-2011 season, the Loudoun Symphony found its home in a gorgeous state-of-the-art 800-seat auditorium in Virginia Academy, and from there will undoubtedly continue to delight audiences for years to come.

Loudoun Symphony
7 Loudoun Street SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-8287     

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