If you're intimidated by the thought of participating in an organized 5K, the Color Vibe is for you! This no-pressure race, which actually isn't a race at all, welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities. Everyone will share the same intention: to have fun!

Not that having a great time is difficult during this 5K; it might be hard not to crack a smile as you pass through cloud after cloud of candy-colored pigmented powder. Yep, all along the race route, "color stations" blast the non-toxic, biodegradable powder at race participants, creating a vibrant, lively atmosphere that makes the Color Vibe so popular. By the end of the race, your white shirt–and likely the rest of you–will boast a rainbow of colors!

Taking place at the Osbourn High School near The Courts at Historic Manassas, this year's Manassas Color Vibe 5K will be held Saturday, September 13. Online registration ends September 12 and bibs ($40) are known to sell out, so buy your race bibs now if you'd like to attend!

Manassas Color Vibe 5K
Osbourn High School
9005 Tudor Lane
Manassas, VA 20110
www.thecolorvibe.com/manassas.php

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Fall is on its way and so is the cool, crisp weather and the release of special autumn brews. You can enjoy both of those fall elements and much more at Band, Brews, and BBQ. The big event will take place on from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 on the Manassas Museum lawn near The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Those interested in listening to tunes and sampling barbecue and brews can purchase tickets to the event here. Vendors from Schaeffer’s BBQ Palace, The Bone, Blue Dog BBQ, and Dyvine BBQ will be dishing out samples of their smoky flavored food. When it comes to beer, there will be more than 55 to sample and more than 24 breweries represented. The impressive selection includes local and craft beers as well as ciders and shandy. If you really want to get into the fall spirit, try one of the many seasonal brews such as Blue Moon's Harvest Pumpkin or Country Pumpkin brewed by Ithaca Beer Company.

Visit the event's page on the Visit Manassas website to learn more!

Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Manassas Museum Lawn
9101 Prince William Street
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6599
www.visitmanassas.org/event/bands-brews-and-barbecue/?instance_id=3385

The Hylton Performing Arts Center offers a venue in Manassas where guests can expect to be educated and entertained when it comes to the arts. This 85,000 square foot facility near The Courts at Historic Manassas has four main areas where guests can gather to appreciate and admire different forms of art.

If you're interested in genres such as dance, symphonies, theater, and opera, make your way to Merchant Hall, a 1,123-seat auditorium that features a 100-foot stage and an opera pit. The 240-seat Gregory Family Theater, meanwhile, plays host to dance performances, theater groups, and chamber groups. Thanks to the open floor plan, most every seat offers a great view of the performance. If you'd like to check out works by local and regional visual artists, head to the The Buchanan Partners Art Gallery.

Visit the website to check out the schedule of events if you'd like to plan a visit to this Manassas attraction!

Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
(888) 945-2468
www.hyltoncenter.org/
www.yelp.com/biz/hylton-performing-arts-center-manassas

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