Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Leesburg.
The Town of Round Hill celebrated 125 years on Saturday by unveiling a documentary on its history and displaying local artifacts in the elementary school gym—local leaders spoke at the event.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow production will open Friday, Oct.
24 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Park Arts Center and run through Oct. 26 with four performances. Directed by Diego De La Espriella, the limited show blends dynamic staging with a family-friendly retelling—tickets cost $15 and admission is free for LCPS students—promising an engaging start to the Halloween season.
Loudoun County Public Schools will launch a Global & Linguistic Studies Academy at Dominion High School next fall to serve 400 students with career paths focusing on Arabic leadership and Mandarin business, including daily language courses and dual enrollment options.
The program will prioritize current Dominion students and will recruit from middle schools — it is set to reach full capacity when the new freshman class becomes seniors.
The Piedmont Environmental Council piloted an agrivoltaics project at its community farm near Aldie — the project uses 42 solar panels with vegetable beds planted with fall crops to power operations and store extra energy — and local officials praised the approach as a model that could help guide similar efforts on other Virginia farms.
Activate in Sterling is a new interactive gaming center open in Loudoun County that lets people aged 6 and up play over 70 games that mix physical challenges with mental puzzles—many evolving from the escape room idea.
The center also offers a global league where adults can compete for prizes.
A New York lodging company is planning a small hotel resort with 40 rooms, an 88-seat restaurant and a spa on 147 acres in southwest Loudoun County, extending into Fauquier and Clarke counties—official plans are under review by county staff.
The project is expected to add 40 to 50 permanent jobs and faces concerns from local residents about traffic and views, with more meetings scheduled to discuss these issues.
The Rush Experience Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket details not specified — Enjoy an authentic tribute performance to RUSH by a dedicated trio from the Baltimore/Washington area.
Pumpkin Chunkin’ Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Great Country Farms — Cost varies — Bring your leftover jack-o-lantern to smash and enjoy exciting pumpkin-launching activities.
DCD Connect Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Lansdowne Resort — Registration required — Explore the latest technologies to future-proof data centers.
So Fetch - 2000s Tribute Band
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Relive the 2000s with a live tribute band performance.
Completely Unchained - Van Halen Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Van Halen brought to life by the #1 tribute band.
Girlfriend In A Coma - A Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets on sale 5/16 — A passionate tribute to the iconic music of The Smiths and Morrissey awaits local fans.
Tropidelic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tally Ho Theater — Tickets from $59 — Explore the vibrant sounds of Tropidelic at this local venue.
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