Photo: The Rustic Tavern revitalizes the old bartop that was used at The Hideaway; photo provided by Nick Farley What was supposed to be a summer of grand opening celebrations for The Rustic Tavern has instead stretched into months of waiting, paperwork, and mounting frustration for owner Puneet Ahluwalia and general manager Nick Farley. The pair had hoped to open …
Ten-week event to feature weekly qualifiers and a $500 grand prize finale The Lounge on Lake Anna has announced the launch of its 1st Annual Karaoke Contest, a ten-week competition presented in partnership with Raise the Roof Entertainment and hosted by DJ Austin Nester, who leads karaoke nights at The Lounge every Thursday. The event begins Thursday, November 13, 2025, …
Once a year, something particularly magical happens at the Louisa Arts Center. Patrons of the arts and just regular folk put on their best clothes and gather for great food and drink, enlivened by musical entertainment, and (most importantly!) to support arts programs that benefit all county and community residents. Karen Welch, the arts center director, and her team worked …
Military Appreciation Night in ‘The Jungle’; Photos by Andrew Woolfolk The Lake Anna community showed up in force Friday night, October 9, for Louisa County High School’s Military Appreciation Game. Community pride was on full display as thousands filled the stands of the Louisa home stadium, The Jungle, to cheer on the Lions and honor local service members. Since that …
There’s nothing quite like the holidays at Lake Anna — for those of us who don’t flock to Florida, that is!The tourist season may slow down, but the activity and gatherings for locals certainly do not. And at the heart of it all? Giving. I haven’t seen a community group yet that doesn’t consistently give back. Lake Anna Roosters & …
Love stories come in all forms — but few last as beautifully as Bo and Sue Stilley’s. Married for 69 years, this Lake Anna couple has shared nearly seven decades of laughter, family, travel, and faith. Originally from Louisiana, they’ve built a life rooted in friendship, service, and gratitude — and today, they say every day at the lake feels …
Lake Anna Realtor Tiffany Hazelwood is making waves on the national stage. The Associate Broker with Lake Homes Realty has earned the company’s coveted “Big Wave Award,” a national recognition reserved for top-performing agents who surpass $10 million in annual sales or 40 transactions within a year. Out of more than 200 agents nationwide, Hazelwood was one of only 25 …
Sponsored by Cutalong Goft Course, Written by Meadow Sedwick This year’s Member-Guest Tournament was a standout weekend of spirited competition and camaraderie. Held September 18-20, over three beautiful days, members and their guests enjoyed unforgettable matches and lively gatherings. Day One featured practice rounds, a nine-hole match, and a players-only dinner following play. Day Two began bright and early with …
Louisa County’s own Macee Scott has been crowned Miss Military Star Virginia Jr. Teen, earning her first-ever state title in the Miss Military Star program. Competing in Interview, Americana, Gown, and Talent, Macee shined in every category—even while performing with a broken foot! For the Americana segment, she paid tribute to her family’s military heritage by wearing her great-grandfather’s Army …
Every great comic begins with a spark of imagination—and for Lake Anna artist Jessie James, that spark has been glowing since childhood. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, to a nurse and a carpenter, Jessie grew up surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship. Her father, a carpenter by trade but an artist at heart, filled their home with his own paintings and sculptures—quiet …
