Virginia’s fascinating

1 month ago | virginialiving.com | Dawn Klavon |Virginia’s fascinating |Hope Cartwright |Eric Wallace

At 91, she looks darn good. Barter Theatre, the official state theater, is among America’s oldest theaters and one of the nation’s few remaining professional repertory companies. While many a regional theater are cutting back on productions or even shuttering their doors, Barter appears unstoppable, setting new records for success. From 2022–2023, tickets purchased for Barter productions by audiences living outside the theater’s 100-mile radius increased by over 40 percent.

Dec 3, 2024 | virginialiving.com | Dawn Klavon |Virginia’s fascinating |Madeline Mayhood |Elizabeth Cogar

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”—Charlie ChaplinIndustry comes to an abrupt halt when a new cat video or Jimmy Fallon clip hits the internet. Millions of viewers stop whatever they’re doing at the moment—work, shopping, exercising—and glue themselves to a screen. When Charlie bit his big brother’s finger, more than 886 million viewers tuned in. That’s about a tenth of the world’s population.

Oct 7, 2024 | virginialiving.com | Dawn Klavon |Heather Bien |Elizabeth Cogar |Virginia’s fascinating

For fans who pine for a pilgrimage to the famous antique market in Round Top, Texas, you might not need to travel so far. Tucked up in Leesburg is Lucketts, and perusing their Fall Market, Friday–Sunday, Oct. 11–13, held at the Clark County Fairgrounds in nearby Berryville, is a shopper’s paradise. In its 25th year, this three-day extravaganza showcases more than 200 of the East Coast’s best vintage-hip vendors, attracting more than 10,000 visitors on the hunt for that special something.