ICONic Talk
Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!
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180. Social Graces in Your Dancing
<p>In a unique episode, Mark and Rachel get inspired by the owner of Social Graces Ballroom Dance Studio, Freddie Ciampi, and one of his dance instructors, Theodora Soutsos, as they share the impact that dancing can have on your overall well-being - and look for a special dance instructional lesson in our video post on YouTube!</p><p><br>https://socialgracesballroom.com/?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_source=gmb</p><p>Healing Field of Honor - https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/healing-field-of-honor-2/</p><p><br></p><p>Sunset Series at Bowman Library - https://www.fcva.us/Home/Components/News/News/1686/<...
179. The Bloom Recap!
<p>Listen to the tales of Mark and Rachel’s Apple Blossom Festival experiences…the good, bad, and the ugly…as they recap and debrief the the last two week’s of Winchester’s most celebrated season!</p><p><br>Upcoming Events:</p><p><br></p><p>May 9-10 - Blandy Farm’s Garden Fair<br>https://blandy.virginia.edu/garden-fair</p><p>May 9 - Shenandoah University Commencement Ceremony <br>https://www.su.edu/commencement/</p>
178. Apple Blossom 2026
<p>From nostalgic stories to event highlights and can’t-miss tips, Mark and Rachel cover everything you need to know about the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in this action-packed episode.</p><p><br>https://www.thebloom.com/</p>
177. A Taste of Germany in Our Backyard!
<p>Mark and Rachel sit down with the owners of the local “Twisted Oak Farm Brewery”, Jay and Missy Duvall, as they share their journey of creating the venue, the brews, and the vibes on their farm.</p><p>https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=063d3fd194&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&th=19d69c64adf88b89&view=fimg&fur=ip&permmsgid=msg-f:1861847452193688457&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ82BGf4JxJg76QbYGkxPbvp-uQfrlWTxj-NgRBnHdwr_xxTFgQlEz1t9fZWuFDpra_7Q0gSLclH_TakJOQ8uWOG5pJQ1XQ_aAmAmr2hWbowTZaX07sJBBQ0YeU&disp=emb&zw</p><p>Upcoming Events:</p><p>Friday, April 10: Taylor Pavilion Ribbon Cutting<br>ht...
176. Scarleth’s Beauty Bar
<p>Mark and Rachel learn all about a young entrepreneur who has kick-started her nail salon in just her teenage years - listen to how Scarleth Guerrero has taken “Scarleth’s Beauty Bar” to our town of Winchester!</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/scarlethsbeautybar?igsh=bzFoODg1aGxkeWZu</p>
175. Spring Time is Here!
<p>Mark and Rachel celebrate the arrival of spring, swapping stories about their favorite outdoor activities at home and around the Winchester area.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Upcoming Events:</p><p><br></p><p>Celtic Fest - Saturday, March 14, 12 PM – 5 PM<br>https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/celtic-fest-2/</p><p>First Battle of Kernstown Tour - Saturday, March 21, 9 AM – 4 PM<br>https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/first-battle-of-kernstown-161st-anniversary-tour/</p>
174. BrandFest Recap
<p>Mark sits down with BrandFest panelist Ross Lehman to recap and highlight key takeaways from the recent community marketing seminar, while special guest Danielle Spriggs joins the conversation to share insights about Winchester’s Restaurant Week, which is happening right now.</p><p><br>https://www.mortgagebyross.com</p><p><br></p><p>https://markfrancisrealtor.com</p><p><br></p><p>https://iconmedia.cc</p><p><br></p><p>Upcoming Events :</p><p><br></p><p>Winchester Restaurant Week</p><p>https://www.winchesterrestaurantweek.com</p><p><br></p><p>Shenandoah University - “Catch Me if You Can”</p><p>http...
173. Hope on the Horizon
<p>Mark sits down with the CEO of the Winchester Rescue Mission to learn more about what this local non-profit organization is doing to improve the lives of men and women in the community who need not just shelter, food, and clothing, but more importantly the skills and tools for life success.</p><p><br>https://www.winrescue.org/<br></p><p>Upcoming Events:</p><p>February 14 - “Love Letters” at James Charles Winery<br>https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/love-letters-event/<br></p><p>February 22 - VA250: George Washington Birthday Wreath Laying<br>https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/va250-george-washingtons-birthday-wreath-laying-2/</p>
172. When is Wedding Season?
<p>Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like to officiate hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years!</p><p>https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Upcoming Events:</p><p><br></p><p>January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Library</p><p>https://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah University</p><p>https://iconmedia.cc/</p>
171. To Casino or Not To Casino - That is the Question!
<p>Mark, Rachel, and Caleb enter in the new year of 2026 by unpacking the article from the Winchester Star about the local EDA proposal to bring a casino and event center to town.</p><p>Winchester Star article - https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/edas-website-details-pros-cons-of-a-winchester-casino/article_2df7cb72-5a5e-5268-afb5-c4cef0ff3dec.html</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Winchester EDA site - https://www.developwinchesterva.com/Convention-Center-Casino-Info</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Upcoming Events:</p><p><br></p><p>Old Town on the Rocks - https://friendsofoldtown.org/event...
