Arts & Entertainment – South Lakes Sentinel

3 things to do this weekend (10/13 – 10/14)

October 12, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories

1.) Take advantage of Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week in Culpeper, Virginia! Once again, enjoy a prix fixe menu featuring the best food in Culpeper. Participating restaurants include Natraj Indian Cuisine, Piedmont Virginia Steakhouse, Uncle Elder's Family Restaurant BBQ, Grass Rootes Kitchen, The...

4 things to do this weekend (10/6 – 10/7)

Miranda Sandoval, staff writer

October 5, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Trends

1.) Go nuts at the Suffolk Peanut Festival in Suffolk, Virginia! Enter the Peanut Butter Sculpting Contest and receive complimentary admission to the Festival. Follow along the Peanut Fest Parade as it progresses down Washington Street, North Main Street, and Finney Avenue. Enjoy lively music from local...

Art in the parking lot

Vanessa Melendez, staff writer

October 1, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Student Life, Top Stories

For the first time ever, SLHS seniors were given the opportunity on September 22nd and 29th to paint their parking spaces between 10am and 3pm. This was an opportunity for the class of 2019 to show off their creativity and individuality through their parking spaces. What started off as last year’s...

5 things to do this weekend (9/29 – 9/30)

Miranda Sandoval, staff writer

September 28, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories

1.) All loyal fans of the Broadway sensation 'Hamilton: An American Musical' must attend the Hamilton Tour Takeover at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia! Explore the grounds of Monticello and find out more about one of our nation's most fascinating founding fathers. Learn about...

It’s Award Show Season!

Pramod Mamillapalli, staff writer

September 25, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

In January, Bruno Mars won 6 awards, including Song of the Year, at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. In March, The Shape of Water was nominated 13 times and won 4 awards, including Best Picture, at the Oscars. Many awards were won and lost last award show season, but as the summer season is slowly com...

4 things to do this weekend (9/15 – 9/16)

Miranda Sandoval, staff writer

September 14, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Uncategorized

1.) Ladies and gentlemen, this is your last chance to see 'Hamilton' (written by Lin-Manuel Miranda) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.! Witness the award-winning Broadway musical that everyone's been raving about (without having to pay as much for tickets). You definitely don't have to be a history...

5 things to do this weekend (9/8 – 9/9)

Miranda Sandoval, staff writer

September 7, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories

1.) Head to the Russell County Fair and Horse Show in Castlewood, Virginia! Music will be provided by singer and songwriter Jonny Diaz. Enjoy the different horse and sheep shows. Win cash prizes and get some 'que from their on-site food truck, Smoke Wagon BBQ. Drop by the General Store and pick up some...

Get ready for the South Lakes vs. Oakton football game tonight!

Maddy McFarlin, staff writer

September 7, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Trends

Get your red, white and blue ready for the South Lakes VS Oakton football game tonight! This year, the Hype Squad is gearing up for the game of the season with their “USA Out” theme! Don’t miss the incredible performance by the SLHS Dance Team and the Band during the halftime show. ...

4 things to do this weekend (9/1 – 9/3)

Miranda Sandoval

August 31, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories

1.) Catch the American Music Festival at Virginia Beach! This epic event features 26 performing artists, which include the Goo Goo Dolls, Ziggy Marley, the Plain White T's, ZZ Top, the Drifters, Carbon Leaf, and Kendall Street Company. In between concerts, take some time out and enjoy seafood (or a burger,...

5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/26 – 5/28)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer

May 25, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Uncategorized

1.) Check out the Georgetown French Market in Washington, D.C.! Savor some delicious crepes from Café Bonaparte or try some delightful French pastries from Patisserie Poupon. Shop in participating stores - they'll have special sales and discounted prices on select items. Get a portrait of yourself done...