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    From my film, "Barnstorming 1977". Watch it on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0qBZOHSdk4
    Michael K.

    Located in rural Virginia, an hour from Wash DC, the Flying Circus Aerodrome is a bucolic farm-turned-airfield, home to a number of vintage antique biplanes built in the 1930's and 40's. It's open to the public on Sundays, May through October (weather permitting). Visitors can purchase a ride in one of these open-cockpit biplanes. Hard-core thrill-seekers can experience an acrobatic ride, including loops, spins, rolls, and other stomach-wrenching maneuvers. Founded in the early 1970's by a group of professional airline and military pilots, this Roaring 20's barnstorming-style airshow is unique, and now the longest continuous-running attraction of its kind in the world. Some of the current airshow show participants are second and third-generation descendants of the original group. I discovered this place in 1977 and made a student film about it. Watch my 11-min film to get a taste: https://youtu.be/o0qBZOHSdk4 Earlier this month, I returned, and reconnected with a couple of the original guys, which was very cool. Admission for the day is $15, and includes the airshow, which includes lots of stunt flying, wing walking, and some old-fashioned comedy. Parking is free, and snacks, beverages, and souvenirs are inexpensive. Airplane rides are currently $50 for the Piper Cub, $80 for an individual in a Stearman, $150 for a couple in the two-passenger Waco, or $150 for an individual aerobatic ride.

    Acrobatic Flight at the Flying Circus
    Heather R.

    Here - I'm going to give you the secret to the perfect first date idea. I'm going to lay it out for you - you cannot possibly mess this up. If you execute this first date, you WILL end up getting married in roughly 2.3 years. You WILL live happily ever after and if you don't, you WILL always be considered the "one that got away" in future stories told over a couple drinks. Step 1 - Send a text to your prospective significant other right now. It will read "Hey hun, don't plan anything for Sunday. I'll keep you posted on the weather. If it's sunny, meet me at [insert halfway point] at 10:00AM. Don't bring anything but your smiling face." Step 2 - Sent? Good. You're almost to your fairy tail story. Go to your local Wally World. Pick up a beach umbrella, a bottle of SPF50 sunblock (gotta stop them wrinkles), a pair of sunglasses, a few bottles of water and a cooler to keep 'em in, a picnic basket, and get some cash ($30 for entrance / extra cash for food) ((do not throw this cash in the air - it's not that kind of date)). Step 3 - It's Saturday - the day before Sunday. Check the weather - still sunny skies? Awesome. Check with Flying Circus to confirm they're still ago. Ago? great. Now, check in with your potential sweety making sure they've still got Sunday roped off. Write "Hey you - hope you're doing well. I was just thinking about you. Ready for tomorrow?? I can't tell you what it is, but you're gonna love it. Dress comfy." Step 4 - It's Sunday. You meet up with your life-partner-to-be and you head out. DO NOT tell them anything. Arrive at flying circus early - shoot for 11AM. Take the turn BEFORE Google Maps tells you to turn, that'll take you to spectator parking and you'll look mad cool not making a u-turn like me. Go to front desk and ask for 1 ticket for the acrobatic biplane ride. Ask for Rick as your pilot. Pay $150 for it (credit card) and hand ticket to the will-be-love-of-your-life. Tell them to hold on, they're in for a ride. Step 5 - SO-to-be has had the 15 minute ride of their life - upside down in an open cockpit 1940's biplane. No other date will compare to this one. They're giving you "I can make a future with this person" eyes. You're almost there - but you've got another trick up your sleeve. While they're upside down in the wild blue yonder, you've set up the picnic basket, the water, the umbrella long the grand stands. You wait until 2ish to see an awesome weekly nearly private air show hidden in the heart of Bealton. The show is hilariously choreographed and there's no lack of hilarity as FiFi "gets picked up" by a pilot, as the wing walker chick hangs upside down, as they "flour bomb" the Black Barron. Step 6 - invite me to the wedding. There's no way they're not gonna wifey / hubby you now.

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    Kunal S.

    Aerobatic flights and hot air ballooning in Bealtown village, Virginia by former naval aviators and commerical l pilots make this a fun trip to bring your chairs, sunscreen and picnic while watching the flights. those of us who have the courage fly the planes as a passenger in an open air cockpit. Wait till evening to watch the hot air balloons take off. This was a special event so i can't say the place is on a non event day, but they do offer flying classes

    Roc G.

    Ever since moving into the area I would pass this small sign on my treks that read "Flying Circus". My mind always drifted to those wonderful memories of Monty Python but needless to say there isn't a connection between the two. I've visited this place twice in the years that I've been here. The first time was simply to break my proverbial Flying Circus cherry. This isn't just a sitting back and watching planes fly over head air show. These are definite stunt planes performing crazy maneuvers who along with the wing walkers and parachute jumpers make for an entertaining show. You are also able to take rides in the vintage planes. Now the second time I went is the most memorable and is only offered one weekend a year and that's for the hot air balloons. Arrive early and watch them assemble them and inflate and take rides. Nothing is quite like that. Me ~

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    Marnie D.

    Surprise find as we were driving along on a beautiful sunny day trying to find something unique to do - we hit the jackpot with this find! The airshow was fun - great for kids and families. You must sign-up for a Bi-plane ride though. It was a great experience - worth every penny! From the ice cream floats and chili dogs to the 1940's music over the loud speakers - it was a banner day and not to be missed!

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    Great show and fun seeing the airplanes so close. Even got to take a ride in one. Easy parking and access; close to DC

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    Wayside Theatre is out in the Shenandoah Valley. It took us only an hour, fifteen from DC to get…read morethere and the play was worth it !!!! We saw SOUTHERN CROSSROADS, apparently an original piece by their resident Music and Artistic Director. LOVED IT - LOVED IT - LOVED IT ! The price only $25 for a play, well let me just say this, the acting was better than the acting in the last two plays I saw (1) at the Kennedy Center and the other at the National Theatre. I was amazed that this gem exists. They're doing a production of Man of La Mancha in June and my girlfriends and I have already reserved our tickets. Our guys are going to golf while we catch the play and TRUST ME - we will be getting the better end of the deal.

    From the owner: Wayside Theatre is a small and intimate venue perfect for experiencing powerful, actor-driven…read moreplays. Formerly a movie theatre (the lot has also been home to the town hall, a barbershop, and a jail), our building has been through many changes to become the performance space of today. Recently, it has been renovated further with plush new seating, a redecorated lobby, and a state-of-the-art lighting grid. Every row offers a unique experience in our 180-seat house. Some love the front row, inches from the stage. Others always choose the front of the balcony, or the back of the orchestra. But no seat is a bad seat at Wayside, where our small size makes it possible to enjoy every nuance of the production.

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    3.6(93 reviews)
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    The theater is great. I have been there twice and both times, the play was good. The performers…read morewere great. The food was pretty lacking flavor. Next time I would eat somewhere else and just catch the show.

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    For years, I have heard about how good the Signature Theatre is and how well produced and high…read morequality its shows are. But, for some reason or other, I have never gone there. Either I think it is too far for me to go or its performance dates just don't work for me or it just never made it on my radar screen. But last week, I got tickets to "Safety Not Guaranteed" and I am really glad I did. The experience at Signature Theatre was great as was the show. The facility is new and modern. The seats are comfortable. The ushers and others who worked there were knowledgeable and pleasant. The whole audience experience was a complete A+ for me! You know, so many of the other area theaters have become unpleasant in my experience. I used to be a big fan of the Studio Theatre on 14th Street in Washington DC until all of its shows simply preached at me about moral topics, political issues and how I should lead my life as a better person in their opinion. I did not like it and, as a result, they lost me as an audience member. But I am pleased to say that Signature Theatre has gained me as an audience member. I liked everything about it. When I look at the season, I see plays that I actually want to see. And, from the performance I saw of Safety Not Guaranteed, I have experienced a theater that I want to be a part of. Everyone involved with Signature Theatre should be proud of what they have built. I know that I am happy to have found this place. Thank you!

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