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July 2019
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents South Pacific
Set against the dramatic background of an idyllic South Pacific island during WWII, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific intertwines the themes of romance, duty, and prejudice to create a story that is all at once hilarious, heartbreaking, and thought-provoking. Based on the anecdotes of a real-life U.S. Navy commander stationed on an island, the musical follows two intercultural love stories: Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with Emile, a French plantation owner on the island who has…
Find out more »2019 Fall Stafford Soccer Adult League Registration
The Stafford Soccer Adult League is designed to offer adults in and around the county an opportunity to experience the beautiful game in a competitive, fun environment much like our youth players receive. We have four divisions in which to take part; Classic and Competitive Coed, and 30+ and Competitive Men's. The league format is 8V8 which will give players more touches on the ball and result in a fast-paced, exciting game with lots of action!
Find out more »August 2019
Monthly Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free.
Find out more »September 2019
6 Bears & A Goat Brewery – Annual Oktoberfest – September 14th!
Oktoberfest is one of our favorite holidays of the year! It is even better when it's FREE ADMISSION! Bring the entire family down on Saturday, September 14th for plenty of traditional German beer, food, live music on our awesome outdoor stage, and games/activities! The outdoor festival will run from 11am until 8pm, with the restaurant operating normal business hours of 11am-11pm. We'll have our Oktoberfest Märzen beer available, as well as a special menu of traditional German sausages and sides.…
Find out more »Annie Starring Sally Struthers
Unlike most of the other children at Miss Hannigan's orphanage, little orphan Annie believes that her parents are still alive and will one day return to claim her. So, when billionaire Oliver Warbucks offers to adopt her, she asks him to help find her real mom and dad instead. Warbucks agrees, and his whopping reward for Annie's parents attracts the attention of con artists Rooster, Lily and the wicked Miss Hannigan, who hatch a plot to kidnap Annie and take…
Find out more »October 2019
6 Bears & A Goat Brewery – Running of the Goats – October 5th!
In honor of the Service, with a nod toward our Goat, we will be celebrating the Navy's 244th birthday in unique style! We will be having a literal running of 5 goats (think running of the bulls, except with goats); each goat representing one of the branches of the armed military services, and herded by our "Bear" sheep dog on our 4-acre property. Bring the entire family down on Saturday, October 5th for plenty of entertainment, beer, food, and music.…
Find out more »November 2019
Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Back by popular demand and updated for 2019! Experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas as our spectacular cast of singers and dancers present the heart and essence of the holiday season in this pageant of your favorite songs and music. Escape the hustle and stress and rekindle your Christmas spirit at Riverside Center with this glittering celebration of everything that makes this “the most wonderful time of the year”! November 27 - December 29, 2019 11:30am: Dinner &…
Find out more »March 2020
Bright Star
Inspired by a real event and featuring the bluegrass-tinged Grammy-nominated Steven Martin and Edie Brickell score, Broadway’s Bright Star is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her…
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