ICONic Talk

ICON Media
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Join Mark Francis and Rachel Racey along with their local guests as they chat about community, local happenings, and all things Winchester, Virginia!

  1. JAN 29

    172. When is Wedding Season?

    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! https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/ Upcoming Events: January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Library https://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949 February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah University https://iconmedia.cc/

    46 min

  2. JAN 16

    171. To Casino or Not To Casino - That is the Question!

    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. 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 Winchester EDA site - https://www.developwinchesterva.com/Convention-Center-Casino-Info Upcoming Events: Old Town on the Rocks - https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/old-town-on-the-rocks/ FredCo Eats Restaurant Week - https://www.yesfrederickva.com/living-here/restaurant-week

    41 min

  3. 12/20/2025

    170. Special Release - Year in Review Show

    Mark and Rachel share their highlights and special moments of 2025 as they discuss topics ranging from pop culture to local insights to special moments from ICONic Talk over the last year.

    27 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    169. The Laurel Center - Restoring Hope from the Inside Out

    Mark sits down with Dr. Faith Power, Executive Director of the Laurel Center, to discuss the needs of abuse survivors and the organization’s mission to break the cycle of domestic violence within the community. Notes for This Episode: Abuse Hotline - 540.667.6466https://thelaurelcenter.org/ Upcoming Events: Winchester Winter Village - December 5-7https://winchesterwintervillage.com/ Follow the Star - December 6-7https://fbcva.org/followthestar Winchester Musica Viva concert - December 14https://www.winchestermusicaviva.org/

    47 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    168. From Kidneys to Kids

    Listen to amazing stories from newly appointment director of the Youth Development Center, Sarah Fishel, as she shares what has led her into this position of serving the youth of our local community. Links for this episode: https://www.myydc.org/ Events: Plaid Friday, November 28: https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/plaid-friday-2025/ Youth Development Center events:https://www.myydc.org/upcoming-events

    36 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    167. The Local Lowdown!

    Mark and Rachel sit down with Executive Director of the Friends of Old Town organization, Brady Cloven, as they chat about the stories and events of the happenings in Winchester over this past year as well as revealing some news and vision for the months and year ahead. https://friendsofoldtown.org Upcoming Events : https://friendsofoldtown.org/events-in-old-town/

    54 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    166. Ravenwood Faire

    Mark and Rachel chat with co-founder of the Ravenwood Faire, Stacey Rowe, who shares the background of this local annual event that brings thousands to town every year for a true “medieval” experience.  Links for This Episode: https://ravenwoodfaire.us Upcoming Events : Ravenwood Faire, October 24th-26th https://ravenwoodfaire.ticketspice.com/ravenwood-faire-2025 High Hill “Haunted Nightmares”, October 23-26 and October 30-November 1 https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/haunted-nightmares-3/

    54 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    165. Rachel’s Bloomers

    Mark learns more about his co-host, Rachel, as she shares all about her passion for horticulture and how her local floral arrangement business, “Rachel’s Bloomers”, was developed and has grown over the years. https://www.rachelsbloomers.com Upcoming Events : Savor the World, international food, event - October 9, 5:30pm https://godfreymillercenter.org/savor-the-world/ Dino-Con - October 12, 10am-5pm https://www.themsv.org/events/dino-con/ Ravenwood Faire - October 18-19, 24-26 https://ravenwoodfaire.us/tickets/

    41 min
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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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  • Creator
    ICON Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2021 ICONic Talk
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