‘Alberto’ to Kick Off “Above Average” Hurricane Season

Michael EckertIssue 109, Lake Anna Info, Lake Anna Weather, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

The 2024 forecast is calling for an “above-normal” hurricane season, which, unfortunately, doesn’t give us any specific intel about where they will make landfall. As the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, the National Hurricane Center has released the names for this season’s tropical storms, including Alberto, Beryl, Chris and Debby, just to name a few. Hurricanes can bring …

Meet Readers’ Choice Gold Winner: Chris Hanks

Earl HartEntertainment, Featured, Issue 109, Meet the Musician, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024

Meet Chris Hanks, a singer-songwriter from Northern Virginia with roots here at Lake Anna. Taking Readers’ Choice Gold in both Best Musician and Best Local Band, Hanks found his way to music at a young age. His eclectic taste spans across various genres. Yet, it’s his unique blend of country that captivates audiences, drawing in even those who claim they …

Summer Sippin’ Beer Named After Jet-Ski Brigade

Tiffany HazelwoodFeatured, Issue 109, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024, Watersports and Boating

Have you ever looked at your Jet-Ski and thought, “Wouldn’t it be even more fun to ride with two or more?” Well, that’s what I thought after being so excited to finally own a jet-ski again after many years jet-ski-less. For me, jet-skiing began at age seven on the James River in Richmond, usually with my dad’s supervision, but it …

The Flatwaters: Driving at Lake Anna

Jennifer ChristianAll Articles, Issue 109, The Breeze™, The Breeze™ 2024, The Flatwaters

Jennifer ChristianJennifer Christian is a Lake Anna watercolor artist and designer. Coming from the Detroit area in early 2019, she fell in love with the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding fields and forests. Much of her artwork looks to capture the essence of the lake and its surroundings. Known for her community-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she is the creative …

From Lake Anna to the World’s Stage: Huntley’s Voice Echos into Triumph

Jen BaileyIssue 108, Spotlight, The Breeze™

Immersed in the gentle rhythm of water lapping against the docks, Michael Huntley discovered his voice at Lake Anna long before his captivating performance on the acclaimed show. His rendition of The Black Crowes’ “She Talks to Angels” during his blind audition earned him a simultaneous four-chair turn within the first 20 seconds of his performance, and, of course, the …