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Enjoy a Vibrant Culture at the Manassas Latino Festival

September 23, 2015 by greystar

A celebration of Latino arts and culture, the Manassas Latino Festival will be held Sept. 27 just a few minutes away from The Courts at Historic Manassas. This one-day, free event brings together local artists, musicians, chefs, and Latino businesses to celebrate the amazing heritage of local Latinos.

The festival aims to provide entertainment and education about Latino culture to families, as well as distribute information of interest to the public, such as the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Hispanic Health Initiative. There will be music and dance performances by local favorites Mariachi Los Amigos, Danza de Tecuanes, Banda de Paz El Pulgarcito USA, and more. Expect to be on your feet too – audience participation is a must! Food and snacks will be available from places like Doña Adela Restaurant and Dolce Amore Sweets. Kick off fall with a great party at the Manassas Latino Festival.

Manassas Latino Festival
Sunday Sept. 27, noon to 5:30 p.m.
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center St.
Manassas, VA 20110
sites.google.com/site/manassaslatinofestival/home

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Enjoy Hearty Comfort Food at Best American Diner

September 17, 2015 by greystar

Chances are you’re no stranger to new and exciting restaurants, but sometimes we all just want to grab something simple. This is where Best American Diner comes in. It just opened in July in a spot that's just over a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient — and delicious.

The name may sound a little boastful, but Yelpers are quickly starting to agree that it has some of the best diner food in Manassas. The chefs can easily offer dishes like spring rolls and calamari, then also whip up a classic burger and fries. And then there's breakfast. This place offers it around the clock, and the standouts seem to be the eggs benedict, waffles, and omelets. If you’re ready to have some comfort food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, head to Best American Diner!

Best American Diner
9091 Mathis Ave.
Manassas VA 20110
(703)-335-6868
www.bestamericandiner.info
www.yelp.com/biz/best-american-diner-manassas-2

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Pair Craft Beer with Local Barbecue at Bands, Brews and Barbecue on Sept. 12!

September 9, 2015 by greystar

Beer and barbecue. What more do you need on a summer’s afternoon? On Saturday, Sept. 12, the lawn at Manassas Museum will welcome local beer, delicious barbecue from some of Northern Virginia’s top spots, and talented musicians for the Bands, Brews and Barbecue event.

There are two ticket levels for this event — general admission, which includes unlimited craft beer samples from 12 to 6 p.m., access to the afternoon of music and a tasting glass and VIP, which grants you access to the festival at 11 a.m., unlimited beer samples, access to a VIP area with seating, $10 gift card to Historic Downtown Manassas, barbecue tastings once an hour and premium beer.

General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets are $100 in advance. Tickets at the door will be more expensive. Designated driver tickets are available for $10.

The performing musicians on tap for the afternoon are Ruckus, Kitty and the Fat Cats, and No Pressure.

Spend one of the last official days of summer soaking up the sun with beer and a barbecue in your hand at this fun-filled event, which is less than a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Bands, Brews and Barbecues
Manassas Museum Lawn
Saturday, Sept. 12
$35 for general admission, $100 for VIP, $10 for designated drivers
visitmanassas.org/event/bands-brews-and-barbecue

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Enjoy Authentic Greek Fare at Katerina’s Greek Cuisine

September 2, 2015 by greystar

Maybe you've had Greek cuisine before, but chances are you haven't had truly authentic Greek food. Unless, of course, you've been to Athens. At Katerina's Greek Cuisine, chefs aim to transport diners to Greece without leaving Manassas by creating dishes from time-honored recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

And, even better yet, Katerina's is only about a block from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient as well as delicious. One of the highlights here is the gyro platter, a generously portioned dish with beef and lamb, and thick, sturdy pita bread. Another standout is the Taste of Greece, a platter consisting of mousakka, pastitsio and spanakopita. Reviewers recommend ending your meal on a sweet note with an order of the sweet, flaky baklava. Opa!

Katerina’s Greek Cuisine
9212 Center St.
Manassas VA 20110
(703) 361-4976
www.yelp.com/biz/katerinas-greek-cuisine-manassas

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Check Out Bad Wolf Brewing Company’s Newest Location!

August 26, 2015 by greystar

Bad Wolf was the first brewery in Manassas when it opened in 2012, and now local residents and visitors alike have another spot to check out. Bad Wolf Brewery's second location opened in August, and it's bigger and badder than ever! At 6,000 square feet, it boasts a 10-barrel brewing system, a foosball table, and plenty of seating. There are even plans in the works to have live music. Perhaps best of all, Bad Wolf's second location is only two scant miles from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Jeremy Meyers was inspired to start brewing his own beer after a trip to Germany. He and wife Sarah, who has a background in business, are Northern Virginia natives, so you can not only expect top-notch craft beer at Bad Wolf, you can also count on friendly service. The staffers are happy to explain how the beer is brewed and give you recommendations if you can't decide. A great time to visit is any Wednesday from 4-9 p.m., when you can get a flight of six beers in six-ounce pours at a deep discount. Have you visited Bad Wolf yet?

BadWolf Brewing Company
8420 Kao Circle
Manassas VA, 20110
(703) 479-2305
badwolfbrewingcompany.com
www.yelp.com/biz/badwolf-brewing-company-manassas-3

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Immerse Yourself in History at the Three-Day Civil War Weekend Event In Downtown Manassas This Weekend!

August 20, 2015 by greystar

Travel back in time this weekend as the 5th annual Civil War Weekend returns to downtown Manassas from Aug. 21-23. All throughout downtown, the streets will come alive with free activities for folks of all ages. Festival-goers can look forward to a parade with re-enactors on Saturday, a scavenger hunt for children, military demonstrations on the lawn of the Manassas Museum, a bourbon tasting, and plenty of performances.

A number of re-enactors will also speak to the public, like Gen. Robert E. Lee, noted mapmaker Earl McElfresh, and Confederate Gen. Jubal Early. The event will end Sunday afternoon with an ice cream social, a concert by the Manassas Symphony Orchestra, and a final artillery firing farewell salute at Harris Pavilion.

Throughout the weekend, the Manassas Museum will be offering free admission and featuring two special exhibitions: A Virginia Dynasty: The Carter Family of Northern Virginia and Partisans Among Playmates: American Childhood and the Civil War.

Are you going to go out and lose yourself in history?

Civil War Weekend in Downtown Manassas
Friday, Aug. 21; Saturday, Aug. 22; and Sunday, Aug. 23
manassascity.org/DocumentCenter

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Tom Hannigan

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The Prince William County Fair Returns to Manassas Aug. 14-22

August 12, 2015 by greystar

Less than two miles from The Courts at Historic Manassas, the Prince William County Fair returns for a full week of fun.

From Aug.14-22, the Prince William County Fairgrounds host Virginia’s largest state fair, which is complete with activities for folks young and old. You can head to the fair for carnival rides, carnival games, a clown show, live music, and much more. For those looking for more intense activities, there will be monster truck shows, demolition derbies, a live bear show, and bull riding.

There are also a number of special themed days like ladies night on Wednesday, Aug. 19 (free admission for women), Veterans Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 20 (free admission for veterans), $2 Tuesday ($2 admission and rides).

Tickets are available at the site of the county fair and are $10 for adults ages 14 to 59, $6 for children ages 5 to 13 and seniors over 60, and free for children under the age of 4. Carnival rides are an added cost.

Prince William County Fair
Aug. 14-22
Prince William County Fairgrounds
10624 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20112
www.pwcfair.com

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Bring Your Pup To The Dog Days Of Summer First Friday Celebration!

July 30, 2015 by greystar

Show your dog some love and bring him or her out for the Dog Days of Summer First Friday celebration in downtown Manassas. On Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., the downtown shops and restaurants will set up water and treats for pups, and they'll also have some Friday night fun for you, too.

Like what? Well, dogs and their owners can partner up and challenge other dog-and-human pairs to a hot dog eating contest. The contest starts at 6:30 p.m. at Harris Pavilion and is open to the public. Entry is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. The first three teams to finish their entire plate of hot dogs will win a prize. So, if you and your dog are fast eaters, you might want to enter!

If you'd rather watch, that should be a blast, too! All of this fun is only a few blocks from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Hows that for the dog days of summer?

Dog Days of Summer First Friday
Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Manassas
visitmanassas.org/event/first-friday

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Bedrock Yoga: Unique Classes Taught by Dedicated Instructors

July 24, 2015 by greystar

Opened earlier this year only a few blocks away from The Courts at Historic Manassas, Bedrock Yoga offers classes and events for everyone from experienced yogis to those just starting out. Most of the instructors went through yoga teacher training together, graduating in March. Despite that, the instructors all have their own individual approach with the common goal of making yoga accessible to all. With that in mind, they've devised a set of unique classes geared toward helping with various ailments and helping students reach their fitness goals.

If you're not sure which class to start with, staffers will guide you. Bedrock Yoga offers classes geared toward everything from gentle basics to deeper poses. The studio has classes designed specifically to relieve tension from sitting at a desk all day, to decrease stress and enhance relaxation, to restore a tired body, and more. Classes are conveniently scattered throughout the day, including one starting at noon that would be ideal to take during a lunch break. It also hosts events, like the outdoor Karma Saturday Shape Up class happening later this summer — the proceeds will benefit a transitional housing nonprofit.

Bedrock Yoga
9116 Center St.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 895-3176
www.bedrockyoga.net
www.yelp.com/biz/bedrock-yoga-manassas

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Savor Award-Winning Portuguese Fare at Carmello’s

July 16, 2015 by greystar

At first glance, Carmello's menu might look strictly Italian. While it does have a heavy Mediterranean slant, the cuisine is actually based largely on Portuguese recipes. Owner and Portugal native Alice Pires is to thank for that. She brought the heritage of her homeland with her upon immigrating to the U.S. It's her culinary prowess (and the skill of her kitchen staff) that earned Carmello's the Open Table Diner's Choice Award just this month.

If you want to taste what all the fuss is about, just a few blocks stand between The Courts at Historic Manassas and Carmello's. The menu changes with the seasons in order to incorporate the freshest local ingredients available, but you can expect to see appetizers like brick-oven-baked oysters Rockefeller and crispy calamari on the menu. Fresh pastas tossed with seafood or veggies are also served at Carmello's. But the entrees outshine everything else, especially decadent creations such as the 18-ounce grilled drunken bone-in ribeye steak with garlic-herb oyster mushrooms and a loaded twice-baked potato.

Carmello's
9108 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 368-5522
carmellos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/carmellos-manassas

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