Colonial Downs Inc. will close Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Dumfries and consolidate operations into the nearby Rose Gaming Resort, the company announced Thursday.
Rosie’s in the Triangle Plaza Shopping Center will shut down Aug. 20. It opened in January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Representatives with Colonial Downs, which owns both The Rose and Rosie’s, said Rosie’s employees will be offered roles at the $480 million Rose Gaming Resort.
“The Rose has become a cornerstone of gaming and entertainment in Virginia,” Bobbi Sample, general manager of The Rose, said in a news release. “By welcoming our Dumfries team to The Rose, we’re providing a seamless transition for patrons and reinforcing our foundation for providing extraordinary experiences and service to every guest.”
Since receiving notification of plans for Rosie's closures on July 18, the Virginia Racing Commission has been managing the regulatory process. While Colonial Downs controls the operational closing date, the racing commission oversees the formal surrender of the state license with the aim of ensuring laws are followed and public interests are protected.
"An operator’s business decision to close does not end its obligations to Virginia or its patrons. Our role is to enforce those obligations," said Waqas Ahmed, the Virginia Racing Commission’s executive secretary, "and that a comprehensive plan is executed that protects the interests of every stakeholder."
Commission oversight requires Colonial Downs to submit plans addressing patron protection, including honoring all winning tickets and player points, as well as provisions for employees, consultation with local stakeholders and a secure financial accounting of the closure.
The regulatory process will include a public hearing before the Virginia Racing Commission board votes on surrendering the license. The final vote is contingent on all regulatory milestones being met and is separate from the operator's desired timeline for ceasing business operations, according to officials.
The Rose Gaming Resort, which opened in November 2024, includes:
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will kick off its 2025–26 season with a concert by Broadway and television star Jeremy Jordan, a performance by the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir and a program from the dance company Pilobolus.
Early-season events also include Arts Alive! 2025 – a free, family-friendly arts festival co-produced with the Prince William County Arts Council – on Sept. 14.
This annual arts event features community performers and local fine artists showcasing their work across multiple stages and exhibit spaces, as well as hands-on activities for all ages and food vendors onsite.
Arts Alive! runs from noon until 5 p.m.
Following is an overview of some of the other major performances planned for September and October.
Jeremy Jordan in Concert
Sunday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.
Most recently playing the title role in “Floyd Collins” at Lincoln Center, Jordan has performed on Broadway as Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby,” Jack Kelly in “Newsies” – a performance that earned him Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award nominations – and Clyde Barrow in “Bonnie & Clyde,” for which he received a Theatre World Award.
Jordan’s television credits include NBC’s “Smash,” CW’s “Supergirl,” Disney’s “Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure” and Amazon’s “Hazbin Hotel.” His Hylton Center debut will showcase a mix of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music.
Soweto Gospel Choir
“Peace”
Friday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
Direct from South Africa, three-time Grammy Award winner Soweto Gospel Choir brings a program of South African freedom songs and traditional spirituals mixed in with the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more. Formed in 2002, the choir was created to celebrate the power of African gospel music.
Pilobolus
“Other Worlds”
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m.
The dance company Pilobolus has secured its place in American culture since the early 1970s and continues to mix wit and physical acumen. Its “Other Worlds” program traverses the landscape of the human experience with grace, acrobatic power and artistry.
Time for Three
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m.
The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning trio Time for Three makes its debut at the Hylton Center. Time for Three showcases different genres, including classical music, Americana and singer-songwriter. Consisting of Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals) and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), TF3 combines their instruments and voices in a sound that resonates with listeners worldwide.
The trio recently worked with Robin Wright to compose the music for her directorial film debut “Land.” As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Time for Three will work with the community through classes and workshops in conjunction with its performance.
Virginia Opera: “A Taste of Opera”
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Lunch at 12:30 p.m.; concert at 1:30 p.m.; dessert reception after the concert
Jacquemin Family Foundation Hall
Virginia Opera’s artists will present some of opera’s greatest hits, famous Broadway show tunes, and other diverse selections.
Chatham County Line
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m.
Established more than 20 years ago in North Carolina, Chatham County Line produces a blend of musical genres. The group has topped the Billboard Bluegrass chart four times and has 11 critically acclaimed albums to its name.
The September and October schedule at the Hylton also includes Veterans and the Arts Initiative workshops, exhibitions in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery and performances by the Hylton Center’s community arts partners, including Prince William Little Theatre, Manassas Ballet Theatre, the Manassas Chorale and the Manassas Symphony Orchestra.