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Fairfax Connection Features Workhouse Gala and Holiday Events

“The Workhouse Arts Center annual gala is this Saturday, Nov. 18. This black-tie event celebrating 15 years of artistry at the Workhouse will include art activations, dinner, live band, dancing, and silent and live auctions. If you still want to support the Workhouse, anyone can participate by bidding in our silent auction online.”

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Workhouse Musical Urinetown Nominated for BroadwayWorld Washington Awards

“The 2023 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2023.”

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WTOP Things To Do Mentions Workhouse Glass National

“The upcoming exhibition at Workhouse Arts Center’s Vulcan Gallery in Lorton celebrates the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural glass artworks. The exhibition runs from Nov. 4 through Jan. 14, 2024.”

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WTOP’s Jason Fraley Experiences Haunt

“The Workhouse Arts Center is celebrating a decade of creative, spooky and haunted trails in Lorton, Virginia. The 10th annual Workhouse Haunt walking experience delivers one more weekend of frights this Friday, Saturday and Sunday before closing with a grand finale on Tuesday night for Halloween.”

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Haunt: Game Over Recommended in NOVA Magazine

“Walk along a path with abandoned historic buildings and creepy characters at the Workhouse Arts Center’s 10th annual Halloween attraction. You’ll be supporting local actors as you do. Once you’ve survived the trail, stick around for bands, food trucks, and themed drinks. This trail is wheelchair accessible.”

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Haunt Recommended For Weekend Fun

“Walk along a path with abandoned historic buildings and creepy characters at the Workhouse Arts Center’s 10th annual Halloween attraction. You’ll be supporting local actors as you do. Once you’ve survived the trail, stick around for bands, food trucks, and themed drinks. This trail is wheelchair accessible.“

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Behind the screams at Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted Trail

“The Haunted Trail at Workhouse Arts Center opened for the season, marking 10 years of Halloween scares. The trail takes about 20 minutes to walk through and is more interactive than ever. This year’s theme is Haunt: Game Over. Finding a theme is just the beginning when it comes to this event.”

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Get Your Thrills at Workhouse Haunt

“Celebrating a decade of giggles and ghosts, Workhouse puts a new twist on the Halloween experience. ‘Haunt: Game Over’ is the theme of its frightful trail, and guests can expect to encounter creepy characters as they wind through the abandoned buildings that make up Workhouse, a former prison.”

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ArtsFairfax Awards Event to Feature Performance by Workhouse Cast of Tommy

“The ArtsFairfax Awards has announced Peggy Fox as the luncheon emcee and Jean Sausele-Knodt as the 2023 Awards Artist and will include a musical performance by the Workhouse Arts Center cast of The Who’s Tommy and a violin solo by Inova Artist in Residence Anthony Hyatt.”

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ArtsFairfax Awards Highlighted on FFXNow

“The ArtsFairfax Awards announces Peggy Fox as the luncheon emcee and Jean Sausele-Knodt as the 2023 Awards Artist and will include a musical performance by the Workhouse Arts Center cast of The Who’s Tommy and a violin solo by Inova Artist in Residence Anthony Hyatt. The annual event [will take] place on Thursday, October 26, at Capital One Hall.” [ArtsFairfax]

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Announcing the Return of Haunt

Halloween Haunt Set for Lorton Return — “The Workhouse Arts Center’s immersive scare-inducing outdoor haunted trail is returning this fall for its 10th year. This year’s Workhouse Haunt event, titled “Haunt: Game Over,” will run on weekends from Friday, Oct. 6, through Saturday, Oct. 28. Haunt will also perform on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31.” [Inside NoVA]

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Lorton Workhouse Haunt returns with ‘Game Over’ theme

“The Workhouse Haunt is an extension of the Workhouse Performing Arts Program, allowing local youth to practice their acting skills, set production and overall theatrical skills, with the training of seasoned professionals.”

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Not So Hidden Gem Coming to the Workhouse

Bunnyman Brewing, born from Fairfax County's most famous urban legend, is now Fairfax County's best craft brewery, serving up innovative, creative, and quality brews. Two retired Fairfax County firefighters founded Bunnyman, which has become Burke's favorite community gathering place. 5583 Guinea Rd, Fairfax, opening soon at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center

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Fall Fun: Fairs, festivals and frights around Northern Virginia

“The popular haunted trail at the old Lorton prison marks its 10th year this season, running weekends from Oct. 6-28. Tickets are already on sale. In addition to the trail, there will be food trucks, soft drinks, beer, wine and themed-specialty drinks available for purchase.”

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The Haunt Returns Oct. 6th

“This year’s event, titled Haunt: Game Over, marks the 10th season of the haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Haunt will run on weekends from Friday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 28.”

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The 13th Annual Clay International announced on Prince William County Living

“The Annual Workhouse Clay International exhibition represents the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks being created throughout the country. Ceramic artist George Rodriguez juried over 200 images to select 44 artworks that incorporate a contemporary spirit as well as technical skill in the material. The exhibition is an exciting opportunity to see a variety of styles and techniques that encompass the field of contemporary ceramic arts.”

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Workhouse Recommended for Art Lovers Itinerary

“Browse the many art galleries in historic Occoquan…In addition, many of the local shops highlight artwork and artisan gifts from around the region. Just over the river in Lorton is the Workhouse Arts Center, a one-of-a-kind visual arts, performing arts, history, and education center.”

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News Archive

Workhouse Arts Center Appoints Rebecca Super as Lucy Burns Museum Director

Lorton, VA – 10:00 AM August 10, 2021. The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce that Rebecca “Becky” Super has been appointed as the Lucy Burns Museum Director. She is an experienced museum professional, and she will begin her new role on August 23, 2021.

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New Workhouse President  and CEO Leon Scioscia in the news:

Connection Newspapers Workhouse Arts Center names new President and CEO June 10-16 2021

South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce The Workhouse Arts Center has named a new President and CEO!   June 2021

Feel Good Friday: Suffrage at The Workhouse Arts Center (Lucy Burns Museum)

Visit Fairfax – March 2021

Workhouse Military Artist in Residence reflects Iraq combat in oil paintings.

Belvoir Eagle – March 2021

The Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art are closed. Here’s what’s open now.
Washington Post – February 2021

Workhouse Arts Center Holding Mardi Gras Celebration Parade
InsideNOVA – February 2021

Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Workhouse Arts Center
Potomac Local – February 2021

What’s New that Virginia has to Offer Its Tourists in 2021?
Travel – January 2021

Centennial Suffrage Memorial to be Unveiled at Workhouse Arts Center
Prince William Living – November 2020

Workhouse Arts Center’s Nightmare Alley
VCU News – October 2020

“Nightmare Alley” Offers Northern Virginia’s First-Ever Haunted Drive-Thru
WJLA – October 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Adds Children’s Event to Halloween
Potomac Local – October 2020

Halloween in DC, Maryland, and Virginia: Haunted Tours, Outdoor Movies, More
NBC4 Washington – October 2020

Nightmare Alley Presents Northern Virginia’s First Haunted Drive-Thru
PR Newswire – October 2020

WTTG Television Interview for Haunt 2020
WTTG – October 2020

Live Painting of Suffrage Mural This Week in Nashville’s Centennial Park
PR Newswire – October 2020

Fun for the Brave at Workhouse Arts Center
Connection Newspaper – September 2020

100 years of women voting: Events to honor 19th Amendment
Potomac Local – August 2020

Recognize The Centenary Of The 19th Amendment Across These States
Forbes – August 2020

Here’s how to celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment in Fairfax County
Northern Virginia Magazine – August 2020

Artistic power couple takes over LibertyTown in featured exhibit
The Free Lance-Star – August 2020

Less Known Stories Of Women’s Fight For The Right To Vote—19th Amendment
Forbes – August 2020

100 Years and More Important Than Ever!
Colonial Roads – August 2020

14 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Washingtonian – August 2020

As we celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage, the Lucy Burns Museum reminds us what it took to get there
Washington Post – August 2020

Of Prison Cells and Suffrage
Washington University in St. Louis theSource – August 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Hosts Community Market for Local Business Vendors
LocalDVM.com – August 2020

Celebrate Women’s Suffrage Month at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton
Fairfax Connection – August 2020

Fairfax County Celebrates Women’s Voting Rights Centennial this August
Prince William Living – August 2020

Women’s Suffrage Events Coming To Workhouse Arts Center
Lorton Patch – August 2020

Fairfax County, VA Celebrates Women’s Voting Rights Centennial This August
Cision PR Web – August 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Teams Up With School Of Rock For Live Music
Lorton Patch – August 2020

Drive-by scares to be offered at Workhouse Arts this Halloween
Potomac Local News – July 2020

The Women’s Suffrage Movement – A Template for Modern Protests
Alexandria Times – July 2020

Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Alexandria Gazette – July 2020

Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Mclean Connection – July 2020

The Lucy Burns Museum at Workhouse Arts Center
Virginia Living – July 2020

The Arts Are in Fairfax
Fairfax County Times – July 2020

Here’s a Fascinating Story about the Old Lorton, Virginia Prison
Greater Greater Washington – July 2020

Drive-in movies popular again at Workhouse
Inside Nova – July 2020

Community Market Opens in Lorton
Virginia Connection Newspapers – July 2020

Calendar: Fun Things to Do this Summer in Northern Virginia
Fairfax Connection – July 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Launches Community Market
Fairfax Connection – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Launches Community Market
Virginia Connection Newspapers – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Drive-In Movies Attract Large Numbers
Lorton Patch – June 2020

Drive-In Movie Theaters Get Local Revival
NBC4 Washington – June 2020

Drive-in Movie Theater Opens in Lorton
Virginia Connection Newspapers – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Announces Opening of Drive-In Movie Theater
Potomac Local News – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Revives Drive-In Movies During Coronavirus
Patch – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center offering drive-in movies starting June 12
InsideNOVA – June 2020

Drive-in Movie Theater Opens in Lorton
Connection – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center announces opening of drive-in movie theater
Newsbreak.com – June 2020

10 Virtual Things To Do In D.C. This Weekend
DCist – June 2020

Food And Culture: The Perfect Road Trip From Washington, DC To Culpeper, VA
TravelAwaits.com – June 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Creates Virtual Campus
InsideNova.com – May 2020

Workhouse Arts Center Goes Virtual, Holds Fundraising Campaign
Lorton Patch – May 2020

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County
Connection Newspaper – March 2020

Silent No More: The New Lucy Burns Museum Speaks to the Centennial of Suffrage
American Alliance of Museums – March 2020

Women’s Suffrage Museum Offers A Learning Experience For All
Patch Newspaper – February 2020

Lucy Burns Museum Opens at Workhouse Arts Center
NOVA Daily Flyer – February 2020

The LOVEworks at Lorton Workhouse
Fairfax Station Connection – February 2020

New LOVEworks Sign To Be Revealed At Workhouse Arts Center
Lorton Patch – February 2020

Women’s Suffrage Museum Delivers A Learning Experience For All
Lorton Patch – February 2020

Dance and Live Music Take Center Stage at Workhouse Arts Center
Fairfax Station Connection – January 2020

Virginia Gets New Museum Honoring Suffragists, 100 Years After Women Got The Right To Vote
WAMU – January 2020

Museum Honoring Suffragists Who Fought for Women’s Voting Rights Opening this Weekend
ABC7 WJLA – January 2020

New Lucy Burns Museum Highlights the Suffragists and Area History
Fairfax Connection – January 2020

DCMTA 2019 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Design Elements in Professional Productions
DC Metro Theater Arts – January 2020

How the Vote Was Won
AAA World – January/February 2020

Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve
Alexandria Gazette – December 2019

Oculus: A Place of Unseen at the Workhouse Arts Center Artist Talk December 14
Potomac Local – December 2019

Operation Freedom To – OMG! Workhouse Arts Center
Integrative Health VA – December 2019

New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
Washington Post – November 2019

New Virginia Museum Will Honour Women’s Suffrage Movement
Toronto City News – November 2019

New museum in Fairfax Co. will honor women’s suffrage movement
WTOP News – November 2019

New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
NBC Washington – November 2019

New Virginia museum will honor women’s suffrage movement
Richmond Times Dispatch – November 2019

New Virginia Museum Will Honor Women’s Suffrage Movement
WHSV3 – Harrisonburg – November 2019

A Guide to What’s New with Virginia Museums
Boomer Magazine – November 2019

Promoting Love of Arts in Fairfax Schools
Connection Newspapers – October 2019

Enter at your own risk: all new Haunted Trail 2019 – BREAKOUT!
Fairfax County Times – October 2019

‘Carrie’ is Coming to the Workhouse Theater
Connection Newspapers – October 2019

New Thrills, New Chills in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – October 2019

Review: “Carrie, The Musical” at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – October 2019

Workhouse Brewfest Returns to Lorton
Connection Newspapers – September 2019

Skills of a Clown
Connection Newspapers – September 2019

Fairfax County’s first permanent LOVE letters set up at Workhouse Arts Center
localdmv.com – August 2019

Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Connection Newspapers – August 2019

Public Outdoor Artwork on Display in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – July 2019

Workhouse Arts Center to Host Inaugural Mural Project and Festival
Northern Virginia Magazine – July 2019

Live painting, live music, alive you! 
Fairfax County Times – July 2019

Legendary Puppeteer Bill Diamond helps bring ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to life at the Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – June 2019

Northern Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities
Inside Nova – June 2019

Musical Night with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Lorton
Connection Newspapers – May 2019

Review: ‘The Full Monty’ at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – May 2019

Workhouse’s Award Winning Photo taken on the Ganges River
Potomac Local – April 2019

Review: ‘The Explorers Club’ at Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – March 2019

Expanded Dance Classes at the Workhouse Arts Center
Connection Newspapers – February 2019

The Workhouse Arts Center 2018 Gala Raised over $200,000 for the Arts
Viva Tysons – February 2019

Glitz and Glamour at the Workhouse Gala
Connection Newspapers – November 2018

Innovative Ideas Sought to Continue Making the Workhouse Arts Center a Vibrant Mixed Use Arts Campus
Fairfax County – November 2018

Celebrating 10 Years of Renovation at the Workhouse Arts Center
Fairfax County Television – September 2018

Next Reflex Dance Collective Now in Residence at the Workhouse Arts Center
DC Metro Theater Arts – September 2018

Workhouse Arts Center to celebrate 10th Anniversary with special events week
Covering the Corridor – August 2018

Forging Ahead: Bladesmithing troops, vets and caregivers a chance to heal
Stripes – August 2018

Workhouse Brewfest Returns
Connection Newspapers – July 2018