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Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012 to Showcase Leela & Ellie Grace


The Floyd Country Store will host the Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012, Music in the Mountains. 

On Thursday evenings through October 25 from 6-8 pm, local and regional musicians and dancers will perform Old Time, Bluegrass, Blues, Americana music and more!  Admission is free.
 

This Thursday, May 17th, the series will feature Leela & Ellie Grace.  They are singers, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and percussive dancers who grew up traveling across North America performing with their parents as The Grace Family. For the past 13 years, they have been making a name for themselves around the country as a duo, in addition to offering solo appearances, and touring with nationally-known bands. Leela (banjo, guitar) and Ellie (mandolin, guitar, fiddle) have been acclaimed by audiences and fellow musicians alike for their powerful voices, close sisterly harmonies, warm stage presence, and driving old-time instrumentals.
 

Leela and Ellie's music has a strong grounding in traditional American and Old-time string band styles, but crosses over into the contemporary folk realm, including their own compelling original songs. They recorded three albums with the Grace Family (in addition to doing studio work with other musicians) and have released two recordings as a duo. The sisters have performed at prestigious venues across the United States and Canada , ranging from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to the Lincoln Center in New York City to the Summer Solstice Festival in Los Angeles .
 

Music begins at 6:00 PM and more information can be found at FloydCountryStore.com. Next week’s concert will be a CD Release event with fingerstyle guitar player and fiddler Jesse Milnes on May 24.

 
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The Floyd Country store will host an Old Time Country Dance on Saturday, May 19 starting at 7:30 PM with the Whitetop Mountain Band.  Get your dancing shoes on and join us for this favorite old time dance tradition.

The Floyd Country Store is famous for old time dancing, and we feel truly honored that some of the great Appalachian old time bands love to play on our stage. One of our regular Saturday Night bands is The Whitetop Mountain Band, a family-based band from the highest mountains of Virginia . Whitetop , Virginia is an area rich in the old time music tradition and this band has done much to preserve the Whitetop region’s style of old time fiddling and banjo picking with their teaching and performances.

When they strike up the music this Saturday night the dance floor will start to hum. There will be flatfooting, clogging, two stepping and some square dances. Get up and join in or just sit back and watch the high energy crowd while you listen to some of the finest heritage mountain music around.

Tickets for the Old Time Country Dance are $8.00 and are available at the door only.



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The Floyd Contra Dance


Second Saturday, Floyd Contra Dance happens this Saturday, May 12, at the Sun Music Hall. It's easy relaxed fun - especially when one can swing and glide across the grand wooden floor of a former sewing factory, now part of Dogtown Roadhouse. Always with live music, this month's band is Floorplay from Charlottesville with NC caller, Dean Snipes. Contra dancing is just plain fun and can also provide fine aerobic energy.

Floorplay has an energized, musically-aware sound that can fill an entire hall. The band's good instincts result in a wide repertoire of styles that flow freely between traditional contra dance tunes, French Canadian, Middle Eastern, rags, old-time, Klezmer, and swing dance rhythms. Floorplay features Rya Martin on piano, Paul Rosen on mandolin, fiddle, accordion, and Aaron Lamb on drums.

The caller, Dean Snipes, has been calling contra dances for twenty years all over the Southeast. He is known for his easy-going ability to teach dance steps and contra moves with ease.

Join us for the monthly Floyd contra dance at the Sun Music Hall, Winter Sun, 302 S. Locust St., Floyd. The dance starts at 8 p.m. with a beginner lesson at 7:35. Come as you are, wear soft flexible shoes for dancing, and the caller will teach each dance. Come to dance or come to listen - no partner needed. Blue Ridge Country Dancers' contra dances are held in Floyd on the second Saturday of each month, September through June. Dance admission is $8.00. Students with ID $6.50. Listener admission $5.00. www.floydcontradance.org

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Join the fun every second Saturday at the Sun Music Hall, Dogtown Roadhouse, 302 S.Locust St.,Floyd. 
The dance starts at 8 p.m. with a beginner lesson at 7:35. 
Come as you are,wear soft flexible shoes for dancing. 
Blue Ridge Country Dancers contra dances are held in Floyd on the second Saturday of each month, September through June.  Dance admission is $8.00.  Students with ID $6.50.  
www.floydcontradance.org

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Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012 to Begin with Abe & Scott's Songwriter Showcase
 
The Floyd Country Store will host the Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012, Music in the Mountains. 
Beginning on May 3, on Thursday evenings through October 25 from 6-8 pm, local and regional musicians and dancers will perform Old Time, Bluegrass, Blues, Americana music and more!  Admission is free.
 
This Thursday the series will begin with Abe Goorskey & Scott Patrick's Songwriter Showcase.
With influences ranging from late great Levon Helms to the Stanley Brothers, Patrick & Goorskey have magically infused folk rock, country blues, & traditional bluegrass into two people with two instruments.
 
Come out for Abe & Scott's songwriter showcase to not only hear performances of original songs and arrangements but also hear the inspiration and ideas behind those songs. Also they will feature a couple up and coming songwriting talents from the area so you don't want to miss!
 
Music begins at 6:00 PM and more information can be found at FloydCountryStore.com. Next week's concert will be with Anna Roberts-Gevalt & Elizabeth LaPrelle on May 10.
 
The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, has been an important part of the Floyd community for a century now. This historical landmark is a destination along "The Crooked Road", Virginia 's Music heritage trail, and continues to be the meeting place for traditional musicians from the area. 
 



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3rd Annual Floyd Young Life 5k & Fun Run

Date: May 12th
Time:5k Run/Walk starts at 9 am. Fun Run festivities begin 8:30
Place: Floyd County High School:
721 Baker St. Floyd, Va
Registration:Opens at 8:00 am.
Race packets may be picked up from 8:00-8:45
on race day for 5K participants.
FREE T-shirts Designed by FCHS Student!
Entry Fees:5k Run/Walk: $20 before May 1st-$25 after May 1st
1 mile fun walk/run - $10
FREE T-shirts Designed by FCHS Student!

Awards will be given to the top three Male & Female finishers!
Age Brackets top finishers will be recognized.
All Fun Run participants receive a ribbon!

If you have any questions please email us!
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Run for Your Floyd Young Life 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk
Visit our website at
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Dare To Be Square: A weekend of BARN DANCES!

May 4 & 5 (Friday & Saturday nights)
8- 11 pm (potluck dinner on Saturday at 6)
$5 Homestead Farm, 5556 Homestead Road, Riner, VA

oldtime bands: Backstep (Friday) and The Virginia All Stars (Saturday)
callers: Phil Jamison, Michael Ismerio and WV treasure Bill Ohse!
no experience necessary!

the second annual DARE TO BE SQUARE in Virginia?join us this year,
for another weekend of square dancing, live oldtime music & good cheer!
information & directions at www.daretobesquare.org
contact:info@daretobesquare.org

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Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012 Hosted by the Floyd Country Store
 

The Floyd Country Store will host the Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012, Music in the Mountains.

Beginning on May 3, on Thursday evenings through October 25 from 6-8 pm, local and regional musicians and dancers will perform Old Time, Bluegrass, Blues, Americana music and more!  Admission is free. 

Hotel Floyd manager, Derek Wall and Floyd Country Store owner Woody Crenshaw decided to partner on the event for this year while the Hotel grounds are under construction for the summer months.  "We are so excited to partner with the Floyd Country Store and the partnership should enhance the series that has taken place the last couple of years", says Derek Wall.  “We have a great line-up scheduled for the season” says Floyd Country Store programmer, Heather Krantz, “I think people are really going to enjoy the variety of music and performers. We have a couple of acts that include dancing and some local songwriter showcases and stories that are sure to entertain.”
 

The 2012, Music in the Mountain schedule is as follows: 

Thursday, May 3 – Abe & Scott’s Songwritter Showcase

Thursday, May 10 - Anna & Elizabeth

Thursday, May 17 - Leela and Ellie Grace

Thursday, May 24 - Jesse Milnes & Friends

Thursday, May 31 - Bob Chew & Lee Worley confirmed

Thursday, June 7 - The Fancy Groundhog Snatchers

Thursday, June 14 - The Traynham Family Band

Thursday, June 21 - The Topeco Minnow Racers

Thursday, June 28 - Stray Birds

Thursday, July 5 - Sabra Guzman & Evie Laden

Thursday, July 12 - Patrick & Goorskey

Thursday, July 19 - The Crooked Road Ramblers

Thursday, July 26 - NO EVENT -- FLOYD FEST

Thursday, August 2 - Underhill Rose

Thursday, August 9 - NO EVENT -- GALAX FIDDLERS' CONVT.

Thursday, August 16 – Front Porch Swing Duo

Thursday, August 23 - Hannah and Aviva

Thursday, August 30 - Blue Mule

Thursday, September 6 - The Long Branch Ramblers

Thursday, September 13 - Windfall

Thursday, September 20 - Kevin Jones Songwriter Showcase

Thursday, September 27 - Swing Fest with Bob Chew & Ryan Little

Thursday, October 4 - The Pickin' Porch Student Showcase

Thursday, October 11 - Kat Mills

Thursday, October 18 - After Jack

Thursday, October 25 - Ashlee Blankenship & Friends 

All events begin at 6:00 PM and more information can be found at FloydCountryStore.com.


The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, has been an important part of the Floyd community for a century now. This historical landmark is a destination along “The Crooked Road”, Virginia ’s Music heritage trail, and continues to be the meeting place for traditional musicians from the area.  

 


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Getting Good Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs

Women’s Health Virginia’s 15th annual conference examines the importance of sleep on the physical and mental health, with strategies for improving your sleep habits.  The conference is on Thursday, May 10th from 8:40-4:45 at the University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center in Richmond, with advance registration ($75) required at www.womenshealthvirginia.org. 

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED

Attic Productions, Botetourt’s Community Theater, announces performances of their production of Agatha Christie’s A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED on May 10-12 and 17-19, Thursday and Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 at the D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center, 7490 Roanoke Road, Fincastle.  Reservations recommended at (540) 473-1001.

THE CHILDREN’S HOUR

Mary Baldwin College Theater Department presents Lillian Hellman’s drama THE CHILDREN’S HOUR at the Fletcher Collins Theatre, 301 Deming Drive in Staunton from May 9th through the 13th, 7:30 Wednesday through Saturday, 2:30 Sunday. 

You and the Law

The Roanoke Bar Association is presenting a series of seminars on YOU AND THE LAW.  On Thursday, May 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 the topics are 1- THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEGAL AID and TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHOOSING AND WORKING WITH A LAWYER.  On Thursday, May 17, the topics are TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEBT AND DEBT RELIEF and TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE AND NURSING HOMES.  The seminars are held at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212, 108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke, and free, but space is limited and registration required at (540) 265-8111.

HAIRSPRAY in Pulaski

Pulaski County High School presents the musical HAIRSPRAY on May 10-12 at the school, curtain at 7:30.

Glenvar Schools Music Program

The Glenvar Middle and High School bands present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 10th at 7 at the High School.  Several bands from the schools will perform.

Greg Brown at Carnegie Hall

Singer/Songwriter Greg Brown will appear at Carnegie Hall in Lewisberg, WV, on Friday, May 11 at 7:30, in the final concert of Carnegie’s 2011/2012 season.  (www.carnegiehallwv.org)

Carmen at the Paramount

Opera Virginia presents Bizet’s classic CARMEN in a 90 minute theatrical version at Charlottesville’s Paramount Theatre on Friday, May 11th at 8 and Sunday, May 13th at 2:30.  (www.theparamount.net)
Medicare and Boomers at FOCUS

FOCUS Womens’ Resource Center in Charlottesville is presenting BOOMERS AND MEDICARE at their brown-bag lunch series on Friday, May 11th, at noon at the center, 953 2nd St. SE in Charlottesville.  Bring a lunch, and please pre-register at www.focus.avenue.org.

Goodwill Appraisal Event

Ken Farmer Auctions and Appraisals will offer an appraisal event for Goodwill Industries on Friday, May 11th from 1-3 at the Goodwill Store, 7208 Williamson Road in Hollins.  A material donation or $10 to benefit Goodwill is requested, and restrictions apply.  Space is limited, and you must register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5rki0pwccdd6b9d&llr=nmcar9cab. 

 
Me, As A Child
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is exhibiting International Children’s Artwork, ME, AS A CHILD, through May 12th.  (www.danvillemuseum.org)

SPCA Camps

The Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA is running a series of Summer Camps for third through sixth graders, M-F, 9-3.  More information at www.caspca.org. 

Crooked Road Youth Music Festival at Heartwood

The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail presents a Youth Music Festival on Saturday, May 12th from 11-10 at Heartwood, exit 14 off I-81 in Abingdon.  Performers include Dale Jett and Hello Stranger, the Wolfe Brothers String Band, Loose Strings, and more.  (www.thecrookedroad.org)
Back to the Political Future

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton will be on hand at Poplar Forest on Saturday, May 12th at 2:15 and 8.  Advance tickets are recommended at www.poplarforest.org/events.

UVa Art Museum ArtJAM

The next UVa Art Museum Family ArtJAM takes place on May 12/13, with FROM MAQUETTE TO MONUMENT: EXPLORING HENRY MOORE.  Kids 5-7 and a family member will go from 1-3, with 8-12 year olds and a family member from 3-5 both days.

Airlee Court Neighborhood Watch 24 Block Yard Sale

The annual Airlee Court Neighborhood Watch Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 8-3, starting at Hershberger Road and Williamson Road and going to the county line.  Maps and more info at www.airleecourt.org. 

Americana/Folk Concert

The Friends of the Bedford Public Library present Singer/Songwriters Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin in concert on Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 in the Bedford Room of the Central Library.  (www.friendsofthebedfordlibrary.org)

Virginia Consort

The Virginia Consort presents their A LITTLE MAY MUSIC Concert, music by Mozart and more, on Saturday, May 12th at 7 at the First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St., Charlottesville.  (www.virginiaconsort.org)

Ragtime, the Musical

Christiansburg High School will perform the school edition of the musical RAGTIME on Saturday, May 12th at 7.  Tickets available at the door. 

 
Barn Cat Buddies Bowl for the Cause
Barn Cat Buddies is holding a fundraiser to reach their goal of sterilizing 100 animals in 2012 with a Bowl for the Cause event on Saturday, May 12th from 1-4 at AMF Hilltop Lanes on Williamson Road in Roanoke.  Silent auction, door prizes, gift certificates and more.  (www.barncatbuddies.org)

Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry

The Mount Tabor Ruritan will hold their first Fish Fry of the season on Saturday, May 12th from 5-7 at the Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter on Mount Tabor Road in Blacksburg.  (www.mttaborruritan.org)

Bent Mountain Rummage, Plant, and Bake Sale

The Bent Mountain Woman’s Club will hold its annual Rummage, Plant, and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 12th from 8-? At King’s Produce at the top of Bent Mountain, Route 221, before the firehouse.  Lots of items, plants, and baked goods!

Festival of Cultures

The 9th Annual FESTIVAL OF CULTURES will take place on Saturday, May 12th, at Lee Park in Charlottesville, beginning at 10.  Food, music, entertainment, and a variety of nations! 

 
Unity Body Mind Spirit Fest
The Body Mind Spirit Fest will be held on Saturday, May 12th from 10-6 at Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Road, in Roanoke.  Lectures, alternative healing, and more.  (www.unityofraonokevalley.org)

Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra

The Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra presents a concert on Saturday, May 12th at 3 in Meade Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 2nd St., NS, Charlottesville.  Music by Vivaldi, Purcell, Warlock, and more.  (www.avenue.org/brco)

Geocache Treasure Hunt

Got a GPS?  Then form a team and join the fun on Saturday, May 12th, from 11-3 for a Geocache Treasure Hunt at Roanoke County’s Green Ridge Recreation center, 7415 Wood Haven Rd., Roanoke.  Pre-register at www.roanokecountyparks.com. 

Cashore Marionettes

The Internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes will perform on Saturday, May 12th at 7 at the Galax High School Auditorium under the auspices of the Arts Council of the Twin Counties.  Tickets available at www.artsculturalcouncil.org. 

 
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On Saturday, May 12th, the National Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place.  Letter carriers across the country will collect food left at the doorstep or by the mailbox for distribution to local area food banks.  Help the hungry in your area by participating with non-perishable food.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

The annual Virginia Renaissance Faire opens Saturday May 12th in Spotsylvania’s Lake Anna Winery, for five weekends, through June 9/10.  For directions and more info, visit www.varf.org. 

Great American Songbook Recital

Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 Main St., announces its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 13th at 3, featuring music from the Great American Songbook performed by Mezzo Dr. Keely J. Rhodes and Pianist Taylor Baldwin. 

An Evening with J. J. Ramberg

J. J. Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s YOUR BUSINESS, will speak on Monday, May 14th at 6 at the Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall in Roanoke.  For more information go to www.raokeregionalforum.com.

 
Youth Orchestra of Central Virginia Concert
The Youth Orchestra of Central Virginia presents their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 15th at 7 in Dickson Hall at PVCC in Charlottesville.  Music by Mendelssohn, Kabalevsky, Offenbach, and others will be performed.  (www.yoca.org)

57 Hours in the House of Culture

Studio Roanoke presents the play, 27 HOURS IN THE HOUSE OF CULTURE by Dwayne Yancey, based on the 2002 Moscow theater siege where Chechen terrorists held an audience hostage.  The production runs from May 16th – 27th at Studio Roanoke, 30 Campbell Avenue.  (540 343-3054)

GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth

Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population (ASAP) and the Piedmont chapter of the Sierra Club will co-host a screening of the film GROWTHBUSTERS: HOOKED ON GROWTH at 6:30 on Wednesday, May 16th, in the McIntire Room of the Central Library, 201 E. Market St., Charlottesville.  Free.

Aboriginal Artist to Speak

Aboriginal Artist Jason Wing will present an artist talk on his work at Charlottesville’s Kluge-Ruhe Collection in connection with the opening of his exhibition PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE.  The talk will be on Thursday, May 17th at 7 at Kluge-Ruhe, 400 Worrell Drive, Charlottesville, and the exhibit will officially open on Friday, May 18th, with a reception from 5:30-7:30.  (www.virginia.edu/kluge-ruhe)

Greene County Relay for Life

Greene Countys Third Annual Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society will take place on Friday, May 18th beginning at 7 pm at Ruckersville Elementary School.  (www.relayforlife.org/greenecountyva)

SWVMHI 125th Anniversary

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion will celebrate its 125 Anniversary beginning on Friday, May 18th, with a keynote address by Dr. Jeffrey Geller of the UMass Medical School, SWVMHI IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC PSYCHIATRY, 1768-2012, at 10 am in the Lincoln Theater in Marion.

NC Symphony Salutes Frank Sinatra

The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra will be joined by singer Steve Lippia for SIMPLY SINATRA on Friday and Saturday, May 18th and 19th at 8 in the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh.  (www.ncsymphony.org) 

Friday Cheers Lynchburg

The 20th Anniversary Season of Friday Cheers Lynchburg kicks off with The Worx performing on May 18th, with gates opening at 5:30, at Riverfront Festival Park in Downtown Lynchburg.  (www.fridaycheers.org)

 
Literary Laughter: Writing Humor
Jim Minick, author of THE BLUEBERRY YEARS, will discuss what he learned about writing humor and read excerpts from his book on Friday, May 18th at 7 at WriterHouse, 508 Dale Ave., Charlottesville. 
(www.writerhouse.org)

Kids to Park Day

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer an afternoon of events to celebrate KIDS TO PARK DAY on Saturday, May 19th from 1-3, including making walking sticks, building terrariums, and more, aat the museum in Bog Stone Gap.  (276-523-1322) 

Archeology for the Family at Poplar Forest

Archeologists at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest are inviting families to spend a Saturday discovering how to be an archeological detective.  On May 19th families can go behind the scenes in the archeology lab.  Register at (434) 534-8120.

UVa Art Museum Lecture

UVa Art Museum director Bruce Boucher will give a Saturday Special Tour of the exhibition THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI BY BARTOLO DI FREDI: A MASTERPIECE RECONSTRUCTED on Saturday, May 19th from 2-3 at the museum.  Free.

 
Open Bass Tournament
The Inaugural Shawn Morris Open Bass Tournament to benefit the Trust Fund for the Daughters of the late Shawn Morris will take place on Saturday, May 19th, at the Rivanna Reservoice, Twin Bridges Ramp, in Charlottesville.  (www.svbassoutlaws.com)

Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity

HABITAT JAM!, a concert to benefit Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity, will take place Saturday, May 19th from 3-10:30 at Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co., 50 Northwind Lane, Lexington.  A variety of bands will perform, from bluegrass to rock and jazz.  (www.rockbridgehabitat.org)

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle are looking for tutors.  No experience necessary!  Training will be on Saturday, May 19th from 9:30-2:30 and Monday, May 21st from 5:30-8:30 (both sessions required).  For more information and to register call (434) 977-3838.

8th Annual Spring Dance Gala

Albemarle Ballet Theater and the Studio for the Performing Arts present the 8th Annual Spring Dance Gala on Saturday, May 19th at 6 at PVCC’s Dickinson Theater.  The Pied Piper meets West Side Story?  (www.aballet.org)

 
4th Annual New River Valley Chili Festival
The 4th Annual New River Valley Chili Festival will take place on Saturday, May 19th from 3-7 in the 700 block of West Main Street, in the Central Lumber parking lot in Radford.  Music from Cadillac Ranch.  More info at www.mainstreetradford.org.

7th Annual BBQ Cookoff

The 7th Annual BBQ Cookoff will take place on Saturday, May 19th at the Sedalia Center, off Route 122 between Bedford and Big Island, with the gates opening at noon and the cookoff running until 4.  Music, beer and wine, and more.

Helping Hands of SW Virginia Motorcycle Jamboree

The Jelly Bean Ride to benefit the Helping Hands of Southwest Virginia, and part of the Blessing of the Bikes and Motorcycle Jamboree will take place on Sunday, May 20th at 2, leaving from the Grundy Community Center at 2.

Songs of Faith

The Hartland College Choirs and community guests celebrate three centuries of religious faith in the Virginia Piedmont through hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs on Sunday, May 20th at 4 at Orange Baptist Church, and on Saturday, May 26th at 4 at Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison, VA.  (www.hartland.edu) 

 
CelloFest 2012
Community Cello Works presents THE FRENCH CELLO on Sunday, May 20th at 3 in the Performance Hall at the Covington Center at Radford University.  Music by Saint-Saens, Faure, Marais, Satie, and more.  (540 626-5436)
UVa Art Museum Exhibits

Four exhibits are on display at the UVa Art Museum through May 20th.  They are MASTER PRINTMAKERS: THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE AND ITS MODERN LEGACY; CURATOR’S CHOICE: PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS; TOM BURCKHARDT: PAINTINGS; and 100 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

UVa School of Architecture Exhibit

STUDIES, an exhibit by UVa Architecture Professor W. G. Clark, will be on display in the UVa School of Architecture Dean’s Gallery in Campbell Hall through June 3rd.

Host an Exchange Student

High School International Exchange Students ages 15-18 are looking for homes while at local schools.  More info at 1-866-846-3977.  They need to be placed by July 1!

Japanese Woodblock Prints at UVa Museum

The UVa Art Museum will exhibit LEGEND: JAPANESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS through August 5th. 

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

The Floyd Country Store will host the Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012, Music in the Mountains, on Thursday Evenings through October 25th from 6-8.  Free. 







Château Morrisette's

2012 EVENTS

Tour, Tasting & Tapas
Two great Chateau Morrisette entities partner to offer a real site experience! On Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm or 3pm, make reservations to join us for a tour, tasting and tapas event. Begin your visit with a tour of the timber-frame winery building and learn the journey of grape to bottle. Follow up with a tasting of ten award-winning wines and afterwards take your glass along to the restaurant. You will be seated to enjoy a wine and tapas pairing designed by our Chef and Winemaker team. Selections will change according to wines or menu items that the team wants to highlight. $35.99 includes tour, tasting, glass and tapas. Tax & Gratuity are not included. Advance reservations and pre-payment are required for this event. Call 540.593.2865 for more information.

April 14 - A 100 Year Anniversary Titanic Event
“Titanic Reported to have Struck Iceberg”
(Times Dispatch, Richmond, VA 4/15/1912)

Château Morrisette invites you to an elegant event aboard the ill-fated Titanic. Dress up if you like in the historic attire of the distinguished passenger guest list. Dine extravagantly on five courses with wine as our re-enactors animate a momentous evening’s final hours. Please join us as we set out for open waters while the iceberg silently waits. The Titanic will sail from the main dining room on April 14, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $95 per person which includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. We encourage you to call early and reserve your spot as seating is limited! Reservations will close on April 4, 2012; this is an advance seating only event and no refunds are available. 540.593.2865

April 21, 22, 28 & 29 – Spring Open House
Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 4 pm in our Tasting Room. Celebrate Spring with us! Relish complimentary wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, winery tours, and discounts on just about everything in our gift shop. Eligible Kennel Club members will receive a personal invitation by mid-March 2012.


May 13 – Mother’s Day
Featuring a lavish buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm. Reservations recommended. The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm.

May 28 – Memorial Day
Our Restaurant will be serving lunch on Monday, May 28, from 11 am - 2 pm. The Winery and Gift Shop will be open from 10 am - 5 pm and tours will be held at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm.


June through October – Sunday Sounds!
Bring the family on Sunday afternoons through October for live music in the courtyard at no charge. Local and regional musicians and entertainers will brighten up your day. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase beginning at noon or bring your own picnic. Bring seating. Entertainment 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday Buffet – Easter Through October
Featuring a lavish buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm. The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm.

June 17 – Father’s Day
Treat Dad to a sumptuous buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm. Reservations recommended. The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm.

June 23 & 24 – Picnic Down The Blue Ridge
Receive handy directions to each site on this leisurely self-guided wine tasting with picnic snacks. Château Morrisette, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Attimo Winery, Blacksnake Meadery, Foggy Ridge Cider, Stanburn Winery and Villa Appalaccia, collaborate in this unique driving and pairing event. Make reservations in advance by phone at any one of the participating locations or purchase $30 entry on site the day of the event. 11 am - 5 pm

July 6 and August 31 – Friday Night Live
We're celebrating our independence with Southern Remedy on Friday Night Live. From 6 - 9 pm, Southern The five man crew will once again light up the courtyard stage with their rollicking brand of classic rock. Dine from our outdoor grill, sip wine, and dance to your favorite classic rock hits as day turns to dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are $8; bring your own seating; no outside food and beverages allowed. We’ve got the big tent, so it’s rain or shine.


Saturday, July 14
Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far. The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity. Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria! Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25. Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm. No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted. Call 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental


July 15 – Sunday After The Fest
If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm. Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria. Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.


July 22 – Kennel Club Exclusive
A mid-year Thank You to our Kennel Club members! Bring two guests for an afternoon of complimentary wine tasting, light hors d’oeuvres and wine discounts. Your friends may join the Kennel Club at a discounted rate! This event is for current Kennel Club members and their guests only. 1 until 4 pm; reservations are requested.


August 3 – Winemakers’ Dinner
Your tastebuds will certainly thank you for attending our annual Winemaker's Dinner. Using fresh ingredients from our own estate garden and area farms, our chef presents an innovative five-course meal elegantly paired with five of Winemaker Rick Hall's best wines. $75 per person; 6:30 pm. Reservations and pre-payment required. Call 540.593.2865 to reserve your seats now.

August 11 – Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far. The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity. Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria! Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25. Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm. No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted. Call 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental

August 12 – Sunday After The Fest
If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm. Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria. Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.

August 18 & 19 – Art Down The Blue Ridge
Receive handy directions to each site on this leisurely self-guided wine tasting with picnic snacks. Château Morrisette, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Attimo Winery, Blacksnake Meadery, Foggy Ridge Cider, Stanburn Winery and Villa Appalaccia, collaborate in this unique driving and pairing event. Make reservations in advance by phone or at any one of the participating locations or purchase $30 entry on site the day of the event. 11 am - 5 pm

August 31 Friday Night Live – Music In The Courtyard
We're stretching summer out this year with another Friday Night Live. From 6 - 9 pm, Southern Remedy will once again light up the courtyard stage with their rollicking brand of classic rock. Dine from our outdoor grill, sip wine, and dance to your favorite classic rock hits as day turns to dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are $8; bring your own seating; no outside food and beverages allowed. Rain or shine.


September 1 – Cinema on the Lawn
Curl up in your lawn chair with a big blanket as the sun sets and the big screen lights up Psycho, a Hitchcock classic: Film starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $5; wine and food sold separately. Bring your own seating and blankets, and don't forget a cuddle buddy! Leashed dogs are welcome at this event. Picnics, coolers or outside food and drinks are not permitted.

September 3 – Labor Day
Take a well-deserved break from the daily grind and join us for lunch on Monday, September 3. Then, before getting back to the rat race, head over to the winery for a wine tasting and tour. The restaurant is open from 11 am - 2 pm; the winery is open from 10 am - 5 pm.

September 9 – Pet Adoption Day
Where else but Chateau Morrisette can you drink wine and listen to live music while you pick out a new pet? From 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday, dozens of dogs and cats will come to our courtyard looking for new homes during our 6th annual Pet Adoption Day. The hard-working folks at the Floyd County Humane Society will be on hand to help you choose the perfect companion, and to aid you through the adoption process. They'll also take care of all necessary tests, shots, and grooming--all you need to bring is an open heart!


October: Fall for Autumn Lunches
Everyone talks about smelling the roses, but what about watching the leaves? Take time this fall to enjoy nature's most colorful time of the year. Take a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike the Rock Castle Gorge, Rocky Knob or Buffalo Mountain. Whatever you do to celebrate the changing seasons, top it off with a delicious lunch at Chateau Morrisette. We're open for lunch every day this month. Monday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 pm. Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. Dinner is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations are recommended.

October 13 – Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far. The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity. Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria! Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25. Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm. No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted. Call 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental


October 14 – Sunday After the Fest
If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm. Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria. Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.


November 2012 through March 2013
WINTER WONDERLAND GETAWAY PACKAGE
Enjoy a Château Morrisette dinner on Friday evening, a complimentary winery tour and wine tasting and Friday night’s lodging at a participating lodging facility. Package includes $75 gift card for use at Chateau Morrisette, a gift certificate for a winery tour and wine tasting for two, and a certificate with a value of $85 toward participating lodging facilities. $165 per party of two. The Winter Wonderland Getaway Package makes a wonderful gift!

November 2, 3 & 10 – Tales of Suspense
Experience an evening of classic dinner theater! Delight in Chef's specially prepared three-course dinner; then as dessert is served and coffee is poured, turn your eyes to the stage as the NoneSuch Playmakers present a dramatic tale of chills and thrills.

This popular event sells out quickly, so please make your reservations early. 7 pm. $65 per person includes dinner and show; cash bar. Reservations and pre-payment required.

November 21 and 22 –Thanksgiving
Chateau Morrisette will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday to allow our employees to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. We hope you are able to do the same.

November 30 – Madrigal Dinner
Join us for our first madrigal dinner. We’ll open up the Christmas season with the NoneSuch Playmakers and the essence of the Middle Ages. The evening will feature a good bit of jest and madrigal song. Chef will be inspired by the Rennaissance period to create a feast of love. Afterwards, follow us down to light the tree by the winery before you journey home. Pricing and Reservation information may be found on our website soon! www.thedogs.com


December 1, 2, 8 & 9 – Holiday Open House
Make Christmas shopping fun this year! The winery will be decked out with beautiful decorations, live music, and maybe even a little snow. And we'll be ready to spread the holiday cheer with complimentary wine tastings, tours, hors d'oeuvres, and much more. Also, enjoy special savings on wine and gifts for all the wine lovers on your list. Don't be a bah humbug! Come join the fun Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm.

December 24 & 25 – Christmas
Chateau Morrisette will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow our employees to spend the holiday with their loved ones. We wish you the happiest of holidays!


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HIKING CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club
  • According to the club's website, the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) is dedicated to preserving and improving the Appalachian Trail in southwest Virginia. The RATC is responsible for 113 miles, or about 5 percent, of the Appalachian Trail's 2,170 miles. In addition, volunteers shoulder the upkeep for 17 permanent shelters along the southwest Virginia stretch. The club is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010 and sponsors hikes of varying difficulty nearly every week, including day hikes, camping trips and backpacking trail hikes. The RATC is an affiliate of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.


    Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club P.O. Box 12282 Roanoke, VA 24024-2282
    547-387-9723

    • Outdoor Club at Virginia Tech (OCVT)

  • Virginia Tech students as well as members of the Blacksburg, Virginia community comprise the membership of this active club. The club is responsible for maintaining a 30 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail in southwest Virginia. In addition to regularly scheduled hikes, the club sponsors kayaking, biking and other outdoor activities. The website states that "due the wide variety of interest within the club, there is opportunity for novices to learn new skills or improve existing ones."


    Outdoor Club at Virginia Tech PO Box 538 Blacksburg, VA 24061  outdoor.org.vt.edu/

    • Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club

  • Originally formed within the Eastman Kodak Company in Kingsport, Tennessee, the Club is now open to anyone. As of 2010, non-employees pay $10 annually instead of the $5 fee for employees and retirees. The club schedules numerous hikes into the nearby southwest Virginia mountains each year, as well as sponsoring canoeing and kayaking events on nearby whitewater rivers.


    Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club  Building 310, Eastman Road Kingsport, TN 37663
    423-229-3771    tehcc.org/

    • Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club

  • The Mount Rogers Appalachian Club, formed more than fifty years ago, maintains nearly 60 miles of the Appalachian Trail in southwest Virginia. Much of the club's activities center around work hikes for trail maintenance, but the event calendar also lists recreational hikes and social events. The Mount Rogers club makes its headquarters in tiny Damascus, Virginia. Damascus is situated near the southwestern corner of the state and just minutes from the Appalachian Trail.


    Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club P.O. Box 789  Damascus, VA 24236-0789 - 276-475-3065
    mratc.pbworks.com/


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    THURSDAY, MAY 10
    PATRICK COUNTY SENIORS MEETING: entertainment by Robbie Vance, bring a salad to share, for information on further trips and events call the Patrick County Recreation Department at 694-3917, 11 a.m., John D. Hooker Building, Rotary Field, Stuart.
    BOOK DISCUSSION: on Flashman by George MacDonald Fraser, sponsored by the Spencer-Penn Book Club, call (276) 957-5757 for information, 7 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
    RUSSELL CREEK COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH: guest speaker: Deputy Bob Pittis, topic: "Project Lifesaver," for information call Deputy Margie Stowe or Sheriff Dan Smith at 694-3161, 7 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church.
    FRIDAY, MAY 11
    PLANT DONATION DROP-OFF: bring plant and garden item donations for the annual plant sale sponsored by Patrick County Master Gardeners; for information call (276) 694-2946; 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m., Rotary Building, Stuart.
    MUSIC NIGHT: music by Chords of Faith, Crusher Run and Paula Dellenbach and Fox River; $3 admission; concessions at 5 p.m., open mic at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6:30 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre.
    MUSIC AND DANCING: with The Fantastic Shakers; beach music; admission: $10, call the Surry Arts Council at (336) 786-7998 for information, hot dogs available, 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, across from Andy Griffith Playhouse, Rockford and Spring Sts., Mount Airy, N.C.
    FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 11-12
    YARD SALE/BAKE SALE/CAR WASH: food bags available for those in need; sausage and ham biscuits available both days; bake sale, car wash and lunch available Sat. only; begins at 8 a.m., lunch begins at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Providence United Methodist Church, Patrick Springs.
    SATURDAY, MAY 12
    ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL PLANT SALE: free children's workshop and vermicomposting demonstration; proceeds benefit Caring Hearts Free Clinic and PCMGA programs; sponsored by Patrick County Master Gardeners; 8 a.m. to noon; Rotary Building, Stuart.
    STUART CRUISE-IN 2012: sponsored by the Patrick County Classic Car Association, will be held each second Saturday through November; beach music, karaoke, 50/50 raffle and steak sandwiches available; for information visit www.stuartcruisein.com, 3 p.m. until, Lowes Foods parking lot.
    PATRICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COUGAR CLUB ATHLETIC BANQUET: tickets are available in the PCHS front office until May 4 for $10 each, athletic awards will be presented in the auditorium following the dinner; call Todd Purdham at (276) 694-7137 for information, 5:30 p.m., PCHS cafeteria.
    CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT: $10 per team, will draw partners, sign up at 5:30 p.m., tournament at 6 p.m., Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department.
    FISH FRY: eat in or take out, adult plates: $7, child's plate (ages 6-11): $3, under age six eat free; play area for children, corn hole toss for adults; proceeds benefit the church scholarship fund; 4:30 to 7 p.m., Creasey's Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 103.
    GARDENING TALK: sponsored by Blue Ridge Nursing Center and The Landmark Center, by Gerry Coggin, certified master gardener and naturalist who is part of the Andre Viette staff; two workshops: "A Hot New Trend in Vegetable Gardening--Grafted Vegetables" and "The Latest in Perennials for the Garden," call (276) 694-3050 for information, 10 a.m., 227 Landmark Drive, Stuart.
    CONCERT: Eric Chilton and the Chill Tones, beach music, Motown and 70s and '80s music; admission: $10, call the Surry Arts Council at (336) 786-7998 for information, 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, across from Andy Griffith Playhouse, Rockford and Spring Sts., Mount Airy, N.C.
    MONDAY, MAY 14
    SURRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION: speaker: Karen Hall who will discuss her book, The Story of Mount Airy Granite, those attending as asked to bring pictures or family stories about the Mount Airy Granite Quarry; for information call (336) 831-6437 or email EPDJ1@embarqmail.com; 7 p.m., C Building, Room 101, Surry Community College, Dobson, N.C.
    TUESDAY, MAY 15
    STUART CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: annual meeting, all land holders of the cemetery on Chestnut Street in Stuart and family members encouraged to attend, 7 p.m., Patrick Henry Community College conference room, Stuart.
    FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 18-20
    BEAD, GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW: sponsored by National Guard Family Support Group; free admission and parking, door prizes; sluice open each day, weather permitting; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths can reconstruct, repair, design or make original jewelry; call Van Wimmer at (540) 384-6047 or visit www.toteshows.com for information; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., National Guard Armory, Martinsville, across from Liberty Fair Mall.
    SATURDAY, MAY 19
    HERE COMES SUMMER BINGO: $20 donation includes 20 games with three per card and four door prize tickets; other games and door prize tickets available; prizes are summer-related items; hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be sold; proceeds go to the community building upkeep; doors open at 6 p.m, games begin at 7 p.m., Francisco Community Building, 7100 N.C. 89 West, Westfield, N.C.
    TATUM FAMILY REUNION: guest speaker: Elder G. Meadows, bring a picnic lunch; honoring veterans, memorial service, door prizes and more; plates, cups, utensils and drinks provided; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotary Field, Stuart.
    SUNDAY, MAY 20
    CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT: proceeds go to DeHart Park of Woolwine; $10 per team, will draw partners, new pitchers will be paired with experienced pitchers; first prize: $25 gas card; second and third prize: cash; for information call (276) 930-2084; sign in at 1:30 p.m., tournament at 2 p.m., sponsored by and held at W&W Produce, Rt. 8 and 58 just north of Stuart.
    FRIDAY, MAY 25
    MICHE AND MORE BINGO: prizes include Miche, Vera Bradley, Thirty-One and gift cards, bingo package: $25 with lots of door prizes; proceeds will benefit a mission trip to Belize; hot dogs, nachos, drinks and desserts available at 6 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m., Patrick Springs Pentecostal Mission Center, Patrick Springs.
    SATURDAY, MAY 26
    FOLEY REUNION: for descendants of James and Martha Foley, 76th reunion, hosted by families of the late Delia Foley and Bill Massey; bring a picnic lunch, lunch at 1 p.m., Jack Dalton Park, Martinsville.


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    Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library 

    Locations: 

    Blacksburg Library
    200 Miller Street
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
    Phone: (540) 552-8246
    Fax: (540) 552-8265    		 Christiansburg Library
    125 Sheltman Street
    Christiansburg, VA 24073
    Phone: (540) 382-6965
    Fax: (540) 382-6964    		 Floyd Library
    321 West Main Street
    Floyd, VA 24091
    Phone: (540) 745-2947
    Fax: (540) 745-4750

     

    Hours of Operation:

    Day Blacksburg Library Christiansburg Library FloydLibrary
    Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Closed

    FloydCounty Library adjusted hours:

    Hours
    sunday 1pm - 5pm
    monday 10am - 6pm
    tuesday 10am - 8pm
    wednesday 10am - 6pm
    thursday 10am - 8pm
    friday 10am - 5pm
    saturday 10am - 5pm

    * Sundays: Closed from Memorial Day - Labor Day (otherwise open 1pm - 5pm)

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    Click on logo to visit siteRecycle/Reuse your worthwhile
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    all for free!
    Other regional groups can be found on FCIV's main page..bottom-right column.
    Sharecycle Main Page is Sharecycle....But do not sign up there..sign up at a Sharecycle closest to you or ask about starting one....

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    FloydJAMS - A Crooked Road/ JAM Program: 
    A Traditional Music Program for Youth Starts in Floyd
     
    Floyd County students in grades 4 through 8 now have opportunity to learn the traditional music of the region in a new after school program at Floyd Elementary School .  The program, FloydJAMS - A Crooked Road / JAM Program, is providing almost 80 students with instruction on fiddle, banjo or guitar from exceptional traditional music instructors on Monday afternoons. 
     
    The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM, Inc.) and The Jacksonville Center for the Arts have been working with Floyd County business and community leaders, educators, and school system representatives to create this new program for students.  "We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to the students of Floyd County Public Schools" said Lisa Pluska, Director of Instruction with Floyd County Public Schools. "Floyd has such a rich heritage of music and for FloydJAMS to come in and partner with the school system to continue this tradition is a true blessing".
     
    FloydJAMS is modeled after offerings through Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM Inc), which has similar programs in Virginia , North Carolina , and South Carolina . "JAM Inc, has allowed us to tap into their years of experience and hard work and continues to assist us in creating our own version of a JAM program tailored for the Floyd community" says FloydJAMS Director, Heather Krantz.  "It has been a dream of mine to help bring more music education programming here and The Crooked Road, JAM Inc, the Jacksonville Center and many other local folks and businesses have helped make that happen."
     
    The Jacksonville Center for the Arts is the Nonprofit Sponsor for FloydJAMS.  "Through FloydJAMS, these students will have better access to opportunities to learn how to play a music instrument, which can have a positive lifelong impact in their lives, including their academic performance.", said Jacksonville Center Director, John McEnhill. 
     
    The Crooked Road promotes economic development in Southwest Virginia by promoting the region's unique heritage music. FloydJAMS is funded in part by The Crooked Road, the Appalachian Regional Commission, The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission, The Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Additional Support has been provided by Mitchell Music Company, the Floyd Country Store, the D'Addario Foundation, The Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild, the Floyd Moose Lodge, Plenty!, Citizens Telephone Cooperative and several anonymous donors and area businesses.
     
    Additional information about FloydJAMS can be obtained by emailing FloydJAMS@gmail.com
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    Sunday Naturalist Walk - On going event March - November: Guided tour of the arboretum grounds with a theme that changes each month. $6.00 for non-members; $4.00 for members. 2-3 p.m. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy

    First Saturday Walks - Guided tour of the Foundation of the State Arboretum grounds with a theme that varies each month. 10 a.m. - noon. First Saturday each month March-November. $6.00 admission; $4.00 for organization members. 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 540-837-1758 ext. 0. http://www.virginia.edu/blandy


     Permanent exhibit: - Roanoke Valley, Crossroads of History.Free Fridays: admission is free from 1-4 p.m. every second Friday of the month. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday 1-5p.m. Closed Monday. Adults $2, students (age 6-17) $1, under 6 free. Seniors (60+) $1. Downtown Roanoke - 804/344-0876

    Barter Theatre- A theatre for all seasons, open year round, offering comedy, music, drama, family entertainment, and variety and diversity with classic works and plays commissioned especially for our audiences. CONTACT: Barter Theatre, P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212, (276) 628-3991.

    Birthplace of Country Music Museum - Museum showcasing musical heritage of Appalachian region. Hours of operation: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sun. 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bristol Mall, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.
    Birthplace of Country Music Pickin’ Porch. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Live entertainment featuring bluegrass, gospel, and old-time country music. Bristol Mall, BCMA Museum, 500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201. No Admission. CONTACT: Bill Hartley, PO Box 26, Bristol, TN 37621, (276) 645-0035.

    Carter Family Fold - P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA. The Carter Family Memorial Center features concerts of old time music every Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. and an annual two-day festival the first weekend in August. CONTACT: Rita Forrester, Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258, (276) 386-6054.

    November - March - Winter Wonderland Wine Getaway. Escape your routine and join us every Friday evening from November through March for a special Chef's Choice complete three course dinner for $32 per person exclusive of tax, gratuity and alcohol. You'll enjoy a delightful selection of appetizers, entrées and luscious desserts. Chateau Morrisette www.thedogs.com

     


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    Dear Astronomy Enthusiasts,
    Apple Ridge Farm has created an astronomy club providing access for the public to the GE Dark Sky Observatory. The club is currently being facilitated by Michael Good GE Volunteer Project Lead  (please see note below for his vita)
    Mr. Good designed the observatory to have dual telescope piers. The first holds a Meade 8" Schmidt Casse grain (f/10). This is an LX50 – it has sidereal tracking and slow speed controls but no "go to" capability. The second scope is a Meade 12" LX200, replete with GOTO functionality and RS232 port for remote telescope operation. The observatory was built entirely by Ge volunteers. 
     Here is a link to the Apple Ridge site/ observatory information
     http://appleridge.org/news/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=85
    We will meet monthly every 2nd Monday of the month (freeing the 3rd Monday for people wishing to attend the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society (RVAS) meetings in Roanoke). Like the RVAS, we will meet from 7:30pm till approximately 9pm monthly.
    Every meeting will begin in the Meador building . A decision will be made early if the weather and road conditions will allow driving up thegravel road to the observatory (limited parking). If so, the primarypurpose for the club will be to observe at the GE Dark Sky Observatory.If the weather does not permit, a program will be presented to thepublic.
    Link to directions to the camp on the Apple Ridge site:
    http://appleridge.org/news/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=118
    Michael R. Good

    GE Volunteer Project Lead: GE Dark Sky Observatory at Apple Ridge Farm
    Home: 774-7411

    Rosalie M. Kell

    Apple Ridge Farm, Inc.
    Jefferson Center, Suite 304
    541 Luck Avenue, SW
    Roanoke, VA 24016

    (540) 982-1322o
    (540) 239 4660c

    http://www.appleridgefarm.org/

    Aikido Classes in Floyd every Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Event Start Date: every Wednesday evening
    Event End Date: on-going.
    Adult classes only. Beginners welcome. Start any time. No contracts.
    Daytime Phone: 614-975-8337 Best Time to Call: days
    Tom Simpson Hillsville,VA Qtom@goodstroke.com
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    Friday Night Chilhowie Lions Club Dance
    For a great time, fellowship and clean family fun.
    Come listen and/or dance to the music of a different band every Friday night(7:30-10:30).


    Weekly,Silent  Meditation
    Location:
    The Unitarian Universalist Congregation(UUC)
    1301 Glade wood Rd., Blacksburg, VA.

    Time:
    Friday mornings , 7 to 8 a.m
    Welcome to come late, leave early.

    Contact: John Kelso - Qkelso@vt.edu(please remove the first letter"Q" if emailing)
     


    Art Exhibits at The Old Church Gallery
    The Old Church Gallery is pleased to sponsor the biennial "A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN", a show that presents works created by women artists who make their homes in Floyd County.  The women artists include both professionals and amateurs; an amateur defined as "one who does something for the love of doing it."  Our goal for the show is to share the diversevisions, styles and interpretations embodied in their work and to celebrate the wealth of talent and creative diversity among the women artists in our community.
    Gallery Hours:  Saturdays:  10 :00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.,  Sundays:  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Free Admission.

    The Old Church Gallery House, 110 Wilson St. offE. Main St in Floyd, is open weekends except for holidays  745-2979 or for more information e-mail: writeus@oldchurchgallery.com.  The Gallery is an all volunteer, tax-exempt, nonprofitorganization: www.oldchurchgallery.com .


    EVERY SATURDAY-Floyd County Humane Society members are available at the Floyd County Animal Shelter from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. to show pets that are available for adoption. For more information call 745-9365. Animals up for adoption can be viewed on the animal shelters website at www. nrv animal shelters.com

    LINK MUSEUM A POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION    

    The O. Winston Link Museum in Downtown Roanoke offers railroad fans, art and history enthusiasts, and community residents a new destination in Western Virginia.  Since the museum's grand opening in January, more than 15,000 people - sixty percent from beyond the Roanoke Valley, from most every state in the U.S.and many foreign countries - have admired the exhibition of Link's world-famous work.

    Photo by O. Winston Link
            O. Winston Link's photos of the last days of steam locomotion along the Norfolk and Western Railway take a nostalgic look back to 1950s life - to the world of drive-in theaters and old country stores along the rail lines.  Set in the rural Appalachian Mountains and locomotive shops, Link captured a simpler era that many in the United States look back to with fond memories.

       The museum, housed in the renovated Norfolk and Western Railway passenger station, exhibits more than 225 prints from Link's acclaimed Norfolk and Western project, Link's photographic equipment, and artifacts from N&W's freight and passenger services. Several interactive stations present the chance to examine Link's elaborate lighting arrangements or hear his steam locomotive sound recordings.

        "Some of our visitors worked for N&W for more than 30 years - they really enjoy seeing their memories of the railroad displayed for the public" said Kim Pulice, Manager of Museum Operations.  Many visitors leave noticeably stirred by the photographs - reminded of working with the long-gone steam trains and fellow railroad employees.photo by O. Winston Link

       Most images are black and white, and most are taken at night.  Using hundreds of flashbulbs, Link dramatically lit his subjects to highlight the life around the railroad.  Pulice noted, "Link had a knack for adding a human element to photos of machines.  His most striking images are those that show how  rail interacted with communities and individuals."  Small communities that rarely got attention from the outside world at that time  - Rural Retreat, Vesuvius, Iager, Green Cove - were documented by Link's cameras.

       One of the most popular features in the museum is the 30-minute documentary film "What a Picture I Got," containing interview footage and background information about Link.  The film also dramatically documents the troubles with Link's ex-wife, Conchita, and her plans to steal Link's prints and other equipment.

       Additionally, the museum gift shop has expanded since the grand opening to include a diverse inventory.  Children's items - including toys and books - are now available, and the shop has an extensive line of Norfolk and Western and O. Winston Link memorabilia.

       "We're always adding something interesting.  "

        As an added convenience,visitors can now buy joint tickets for the Virginia Museum of Transportation at a 20 percent savings.  The two museums are connected by a three-block O. Winston Link Rail walk.

        The O.Winston Link Museum is located at 101 Shenandoah Avenue in Roanoke,across from Hotel Roanoke.  The museum is open year-round, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5p.m.  Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children $3. Group rates are available, and the museum is available for after hours functions.  More information is available on the web at www.linkmuseum.org or by phone at 540-982-5465.
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     Dillard Fine Arts Center. Lynchburg. (434) 544-8343.

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    Montgomery-Floyd County NAACP monthly meeting, 3:30 pm., at Christiansburg Community Center, High Street, C'burg.. Youth group meets at 2pm. All are welcome. Please call for meeting date. 951-1956



    Friday Night Jamboree
    What: Music and Dancing in downtown Floyd
    When: Friday nights beginning at 6:30pm
    Where: The Floyd Country Store at 206 Locust Street


    ONGOING NRV EVENTS


    Rocky Knob Campground

    Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays: campfire programs with national park rangers.Call for details. Milepost 167, Blue Ridge Parkway.745-9662.

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    Saturdays-Sundays: Mabry Mill tours.Sundays:traditional music and flat-footin'. Tuesdays-Thursdays: demonstrations of early 20th century Blue Ridge life. Call for details. Milepost 176,Blue Ridge Parkway. (540) 745-9662.

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    Hungry Mother State Park

    Saturdays at 8 p.m.: Music in the Park, $3/$8 per family. Weekly events include campfires, naturalist programs for children, canoe trips, hikes. Call for details. (276) 781-7400.

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    Drive-thruzoo. Hundreds of free-roaming animals on 180 acres; petting and picnic areas. Natural Bridge. (540) 291-3205.

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    ADOPT A PET

    Find your new best friend at the animal shelter in your neighborhood. Visit the New River Valley's homeless animals online at www.nrvanimalshelters.com.
     
     

    DOGGIE MANNERS TRAINING AT ROANOKE SPCA

    The Roanoke Valley SPCA is offering "Doggie Manners," a free class to dogs that have been adopted from the SPCA and is taught by local volunteer dog trainers. Classes are held Tuesdays at 1 pm, and a copy of your dog's shot records is required, and dogs must be on a leash. For more information and to register,call 344-4840, ext. 202.
     
     

    RADIOLOGY INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON-LINE

    Learn what you needto know about C-T scanning,M-R-I, Ultrasound, Mammography and other radiology tests or treatments by visiting www.RadiologyInfo.org. The website tells you what toexpect from your procedure in a clear and understandable way.RadiologyInfo.org is developed jointly by the American College of Radiology and the Radiology Society of North America.
     
     

    SMARTWAY BUS SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

    Smartway Bus Service is here. The service offers a comfortable ride linking the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Their new website www.smartwaybus.com offers information about schedules,maps and directions for commuters on connecting to both Blacksburg Transit and Valley Metro's transit system in Roanoke. For phone information, call 800-388-7005.
     
     

    HELP HIRE THE HANDICAPPED

    Forty years ago, the future looked bleak for thousands of babies born as a result of the rubella epidemic. Thanks to programs like the Helen Keller National Center, many are now college educated, independent and talented individuals highly qualified for the workplace. For more information on becoming an inspired employer, call 516-944-8900 or visitwww.hknc.org
     
     

    HOMES NEEDED FOR CHILDREN

    There are many children in Virginia's Foster Care that are awaiting permanent homes. For complete information concerning the adoption of our state's children, please call Roanoke Commonwealth Catholic Charities at 344-5107.
     
     

    BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY& SKYLINE DRIVE WEBSITE

    AVirginia websiteaims to held 23 million people find their way through the most visited National Park in the country.www.blueridgeskyline.com assists travelers in planning trips along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. The online resource covers theentire 469- mile scenic corridor that runs from Front Royal, Va. to Cherokee, N.C
     
     
     
     

    HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST ARTHRITIS

    Arthritis affects onein six Americans. Drive the fight against our nation's number one disability by donating your unwanted vehicle to the Arthritis Foundation's "Autos for Arthritis "Program. Cars, trucks, RVs, boats - most vehicles with a valid title are eligible, and donations may be tax deductible. To donate, call 800-905-4931 or visit online at www.arthritis.org.


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          The Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild Quilt Show

    September 29 and 30 2012.  Floyd Elementary School 531 Oak Hill Dr Floyd  Saturday hours are 9 to 5 and Sunday hours are 12 to 5.  Admission is $3.00 and kids under 12 are free.  Website http://floydquilts.freeservers.com   Forms can be printed from the website to enter the show.  Pre-registration required and due by Sept 8, 2012.   Contact Bobbie at barrys@swva.net

     


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    Château Morrisette's

    2012 EVENTS
     

    Tour, Tasting & Tapas
    Two great Chateau Morrisette entities partner to offer a real site experience!  On Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm or 3pm, make reservations to join us for a tour, tasting and tapas event.  Begin your visit with a tour of the timber-frame winery building and learn the journey of grape to bottle.  Follow up with a tasting of ten award-winning wines and afterwards take your glass along to the restaurant.  You will be seated to enjoy a wine and tapas pairing designed by our Chef and Winemaker team.  Selections will change according to wines or menu items that the team wants to highlight.  $35.99 includes tour, tasting, glass and tapas.  Tax & Gratuity are not included.  Advance reservations and pre-payment are required for this event.  Call 540.593.2865 for more information.

    April 14 - A 100 Year Anniversary Titanic Event
    “Titanic Reported to have Struck Iceberg”
    (Times Dispatch, Richmond, VA 4/15/1912)

    Château Morrisette invites you to an elegant event aboard the ill-fated Titanic.  Dress up if you like in the historic attire of the distinguished passenger guest list.  Dine extravagantly on five courses with wine as our re-enactors animate a momentous evening’s final hours. Please join us as we set out for open waters while the iceberg silently waits.  The Titanic will sail from the main dining room on April 14, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $95 per person which includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity.  We encourage you to call early and reserve your spot as seating is limited!  Reservations will close on April 4, 2012; this is an advance seating only event and no refunds are available.  540.593.2865
     

    April 21, 22, 28 & 29 – Spring Open House
    Saturdays and Sundays 11 am to 4 pm in our Tasting Room.  Celebrate Spring with us! Relish complimentary wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, winery tours, and discounts on just about everything in our gift shop.  Eligible Kennel Club members will receive a personal invitation by mid-March 2012.

     

    May 13 – Mother’s Day
    Featuring a lavish buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm.  Reservations recommended.  The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm. 

     

    May 28 – Memorial Day
    Our Restaurant will be serving lunch on Monday, May 28, from 11 am - 2 pm.  The Winery and Gift Shop will be open from 10 am - 5 pm and tours will be held at 11 am, 1 and 3 pm.

     

    June through October – Sunday Sounds!
    Bring the family on Sunday afternoons through October for live music in the courtyard at no charge.  Local and regional musicians and entertainers will brighten up your day. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase beginning at noon or bring your own picnic.  Bring seating.  Entertainment 1 to 4 pm.

     

    Sunday Buffet – Easter Through October
    Featuring a lavish buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm.  The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm. 

     

    June 17 – Father’s Day
    Treat Dad to a sumptuous buffet of lunch items from 11 am - 3 pm.  Reservations recommended.  The Winery will also be open during these hours and tours with tastings are scheduled at noon, 2 and 4 pm. 

     

     

    June 23 & 24 – Picnic Down The Blue Ridge
    Receive handy directions to each site on this leisurely self-guided wine tasting with picnic snacks.  Château Morrisette, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Attimo Winery, Blacksnake Meadery, Foggy Ridge Cider, Stanburn Winery and Villa Appalaccia, collaborate in this unique driving and pairing event.  Make reservations in advance by phone at any one of the participating locations or purchase $30 entry on site the day of the event.  11 am - 5 pm  

     

     July 6 and August 31 – Friday Night Live
    We're celebrating our independence with Southern Remedy on Friday Night Live. From 6 - 9 pm, Southern The five man crew will once again light up the courtyard stage with their rollicking brand of classic rock. Dine from our outdoor grill, sip wine, and dance to your favorite classic rock hits as day turns to dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are $8; bring your own seating; no outside food and beverages allowed. We’ve got the big tent, so it’s rain or shine.


    Saturday, July 14
    Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
    A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far.  The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity.  Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria!  Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25.  Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm. No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted.  C    all 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental


    July 15 – Sunday After The Fest
    If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm.  Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria.  Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.


    July 22 – Kennel Club Exclusive
    A mid-year Thank You to our Kennel Club members!  Bring two guests for an afternoon of complimentary wine tasting, light hors d’oeuvres and wine discounts.  Your friends may join the Kennel Club at a discounted rate!  This event is for current Kennel Club members and their guests only.  1 until 4 pm; reservations are requested.

     

    August 3 – Winemakers’ Dinner
    Your tastebuds will certainly thank you for attending our annual Winemaker's Dinner. Using fresh ingredients from our own estate garden and area farms, our chef presents an innovative five-course meal elegantly paired with five of Winemaker Rick Hall's best wines. $75 per person; 6:30 pm. Reservations and pre-payment required. Call 540.593.2865 to reserve your seats now.

     

    August 11 – Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
    A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far.  The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity.  Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria!  Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25.  Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm.  No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted.  C    all 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental

     

    August 12 – Sunday After The Fest
    If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm.  Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria.  Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.

     

    August 18 & 19 – Art Down The Blue Ridge
    Receive handy directions to each site on this leisurely self-guided wine tasting with picnic snacks.  Château Morrisette, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Attimo Winery, Blacksnake Meadery, Foggy Ridge Cider, Stanburn Winery and Villa Appalaccia, collaborate in this unique driving and pairing event.  Make reservations in advance by phone or at any one of the participating locations or purchase $30 entry on site the day of the event.  11 am - 5 pm  

     

    August 31 Friday Night Live – Music In The Courtyard
    We're stretching summer out this year with another Friday Night Live. From 6 - 9 pm, Southern Remedy will once again light up the courtyard stage with their rollicking brand of classic rock. Dine from our outdoor grill, sip wine, and dance to your favorite classic rock hits as day turns to dusk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are $8; bring your own seating; no outside food and beverages allowed. Rain or shine.

     

    September 1 – Cinema on the Lawn
    Curl up in your lawn chair with a big blanket as the sun sets and the big screen lights up Psycho, a Hitchcock classic:  Film starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $5; wine and food sold separately. Bring your own seating and blankets, and don't forget a cuddle buddy! Leashed dogs are welcome at this event. Picnics, coolers or outside food and drinks are not permitted.

     

    September 3 – Labor Day
    Take a well-deserved break from the daily grind and join us for lunch on Monday, September 3. Then, before getting back to the rat race, head over to the winery for a wine tasting and tour. The restaurant is open from 11 am - 2 pm; the winery is open from 10 am - 5 pm.

     

    September 9 – Pet Adoption Day
    Where else but Chateau Morrisette can you drink wine and listen to live music while you pick out a new pet? From 11 am - 4 pm on Sunday, dozens of dogs and cats will come to our courtyard looking for new homes during our 6th annual Pet Adoption Day. The hard-working folks at the Floyd County Humane Society will be on hand to help you choose the perfect companion, and to aid you through the adoption process. They'll also take care of all necessary tests, shots, and grooming--all you need to bring is an open heart!

     

    October:  Fall for Autumn Lunches
    Everyone talks about smelling the roses, but what about watching the leaves? Take time this fall to enjoy nature's most colorful time of the year.  Take a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike the Rock Castle Gorge, Rocky Knob or Buffalo Mountain. Whatever you do to celebrate the changing seasons, top it off with a delicious lunch at Chateau Morrisette. We're open for lunch every day this month. Monday – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 pm. Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. Dinner is available on Friday and Saturday evenings.  Reservations are recommended.

     

    October 13 – Black Dog Wine & Music Festival
    A yearly staple, the Black Dog Wine & Music festivals gather folks from near and far.  The field becomes a big party of music lovers, sun chairs, barefoot dancing and frivolity.  Join us in 2012 for amazing new bands, a variety of vendors for shopping, fun foods, lots of vino and sassy sangria!  Admission includes music, winery tour, tastings and souvenir wine glass. Tickets are $25.  Our season pass for all three festival events is $60 per person, or a two festival pass is $40 per person. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult admission are admitted at no charge! 11 am to 5 pm. No picnic baskets, or outside food & beverage permitted.  C    all 540.593.2865 for more information about festivals and gazebo rental


    October 14 – Sunday After the Fest
    If one day just isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for weekend fun, then return on Sundays after festival days for great music on the Sunday Sounds stage from 1-4 pm.  Our grill is open from noon til 4 pm offering a variety of food items, wine and sangria.  Bring seating, dance shoes, and anything you need to kick back and enjoy life.

     

    November 2012 through March 2013
    WINTER WONDERLAND GETAWAY PACKAGE
    Enjoy a Château Morrisette dinner on Friday evening, a complimentary winery tour and wine tasting and Friday night’s lodging at a participating lodging facility.  Package includes $75 gift card for use at Chateau Morrisette, a gift certificate for a winery tour and wine tasting for two, and a certificate with a value of $85 toward participating lodging facilities.  $165 per party of two.  The Winter Wonderland Getaway Package makes a wonderful gift!

     

    November 2, 3 & 10 – Tales of Suspense
    Experience an evening of classic dinner theater! Delight in Chef's specially prepared three-course dinner; then as dessert is served and coffee is poured, turn your eyes to the stage as the NoneSuch Playmakers present a dramatic tale of chills and thrills.

    This popular event sells out quickly, so please make your reservations early.  7 pm. $65 per person includes dinner and show; cash bar.  Reservations and pre-payment required.

     

    November 21 and 22 –Thanksgiving
    Chateau Morrisette will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday to allow our employees to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. We hope you are able to do the same.

     

    November 30 – Madrigal Dinner
    Join us for our first madrigal dinner.  We’ll open up the Christmas season with the NoneSuch Playmakers and the essence of the Middle Ages.   The evening will feature a good bit of jest and madrigal song.  Chef will be inspired by the Rennaissance period to create a feast of love.  Afterwards, follow us down to light the tree by the winery before you journey home.  Pricing and Reservation information may be found on our website soon!      www.thedogs.com

     

    December 1, 2, 8 & 9 – Holiday Open House
    Make Christmas shopping fun this year! The winery will be decked out with beautiful decorations, live music, and maybe even a little snow. And we'll be ready to spread the holiday cheer with complimentary wine tastings, tours, hors d'oeuvres, and much more. Also, enjoy special savings on wine and gifts for all the wine lovers on your list. Don't be a bah humbug! Come join the fun Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm.

     

    December 24 & 25 – Christmas
    Chateau Morrisette will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow our employees to spend the holiday with their loved ones. We wish you the happiest of holidays!








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    Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012 Hosted by the Floyd Country Store

     

    The Floyd Country Store will host the Hotel Floyd Concert Series 2012, Music in the Mountains.

    Beginning on May 3, on Thursday evenings through October 25 from 6-8 pm, local and regional musicians and dancers will perform Old Time, Bluegrass, Blues, Americana music and more!  Admission is free. 

    Hotel Floyd manager, Derek Wall and Floyd Country Store owner Woody Crenshaw decided to partner on the event for this year while the Hotel grounds are under construction for the summer months.  "We are so excited to partner with the Floyd Country Store and the partnership should enhance the series that has taken place the last couple of years", says Derek Wall.  “We have a great line-up scheduled for the season” says Floyd Country Store programmer, Heather Krantz, “I think people are really going to enjoy the variety of music and performers. We have a couple of acts that include dancing and some local songwriter showcases and stories that are sure to entertain.”
     

    The 2012, Music in the Mountain schedule is as follows: 

    Thursday, May 3 – Abe & Scott’s Songwritter Showcase

    Thursday, May 10 - Anna & Elizabeth

    Thursday, May 17 - Leela and Ellie Grace

    Thursday, May 24 - Jesse Milnes & Friends

    Thursday, May 31 - Bob Chew & Lee Worley confirmed

    Thursday, June 7 - The Fancy Groundhog Snatchers

    Thursday, June 14 - The Traynham Family Band

    Thursday, June 21 - The Topeco Minnow Racers

    Thursday, June 28 - Stray Birds

    Thursday, July 5 - Sabra Guzman & Evie Laden

    Thursday, July 12 - Patrick & Goorskey

    Thursday, July 19 - The Crooked Road Ramblers

    Thursday, July 26 - NO EVENT -- FLOYD FEST

    Thursday, August 2 - Underhill Rose

    Thursday, August 9 - NO EVENT -- GALAX FIDDLERS' CONVT.

    Thursday, August 16 – Front Porch Swing Duo

    Thursday, August 23 - Hannah and Aviva

    Thursday, August 30 - Blue Mule

    Thursday, September 6 - The Long Branch Ramblers

    Thursday, September 13 - Windfall

    Thursday, September 20 - Kevin Jones Songwriter Showcase

    Thursday, September 27 - Swing Fest with Bob Chew & Ryan Little

    Thursday, October 4 - The Pickin' Porch Student Showcase

    Thursday, October 11 - Kat Mills

    Thursday, October 18 - After Jack

    Thursday, October 25 - Ashlee Blankenship & Friends 

    All events begin at 6:00 PM and more information can be found at FloydCountryStore.com.


    The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, has been an important part of the Floyd community for a century now. This historical landmark is a destination along “The Crooked Road”, Virginia ’s Music heritage trail, and continues to be the meeting place for traditional musicians from the area.  

     


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    The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, has been an important part of the Floyd community for a century now.
    This historical landmark is a destination along "The Crooked Road",Virginia's Music heritage trail, and continues to be the meeting place for traditional musicians from the area.










    General Events for Music

    Friday Night Chilhowie Lions Club Dance
    For a great time, fellowship and clean family fun.
    Come listen and/or dance to the music of a different band every Friday night(7:30-10:30).

    For a great time, fellowship and clean family fun, come listen and/or dance to the music of the Ransom McCoy Band. The band plays classic country, country rock, line dancing music, slow dance music, waltz music and clogging music. Hope to see you there!


     



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    Floyd Harvest Festival and County Fair
    Yearly- Next Festival/Fair: September, 2012
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    Summer Arts Festival
    Beginning in May and continuing through August. Times and locations vary for outdoor concerts, art galleries, films, music, dances and theater. Virginia Tech campus and the town of Blacksburg.
    Jane Harrison, 540-231-5921.

    Flea Market Booth
    Early June at Dublin Fairgrounds.
    Ann Bailey, 540-639-0351.

    Festival in the Park
    June at Pearisburg Community Center.
    Carol Lavender, 540-921-2955.

    Count Pulaskifest and Depot Days Festival
    June at Jackson Park and Main Street, Pulaski.
    DendraDalton,540-994-8636.

    New River ValleyFair
    Late July at New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin.
    Bud Walsh, 540-674-1548.

    Steppin' Out
    First Friday and Saturday in August
    Downtown Blacksburg.

    Claytor Lake Arts and Crafts Festival
    September in Claytor Lake State Park.
    HermanLowe, 540-380-4444.

    Wilderness Trail Festival
    September at West Main, Hickok and College streets, Christiansburg.
    Kathy Mantz, 540-382-4251.

    Oktoberfest
    Every Friday and Saturday in October in
    Recreation Barn, Mountain Lake.
    540-951-1819.

    Narrows Fall Festival
    October at Main Street, Narrows.
    Elizabeth Lucas, 540-726-3220.

    Pembroke Heritage Festival
    October in Downtown Pembroke.
    Brenda Williams, 540-626-7772.

    Newbern Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts (Newbern Promotional Bureau)
    Octoberin Downtown Newbern.

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    Across-The-Way Productions
    206S. Locust St. 2nd Floor , Floyd, 24091
    540-745-3378
    fax:540-745-3892
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          The Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild Quilt Show

    September 29 and 30 2012.  Floyd Elementary School 531 Oak Hill Dr Floyd  Saturday hours are 9 to 5 and Sunday hours are 12 to 5.  Admission is $3.00 and kids under 12 are free.  Website http://floydquilts.freeservers.com   Forms can be printed from the website to enter the show.  Pre-registration required and due by Sept 8, 2012.   Contact Bobbie at barrys@swva.net


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    CRAFTS EVENTS


    Clicking on event title provides details.


    date event name event type location
    08/12/11
    thru
    08/14/12    		 Weave an Alpaca Shawl on a Triangle Loom workshop Fancy Gap, VA
    03/06/12 Spring Jury Session call to artists Abingdon, VA
    03/10/12 Introduction to Beekeeping with Gunther Hauk workshop Floyd, VA
    03/10/12 New Works and Joli Ayn Woods Reception exhibit Floyd, VA
    03/17/12
    thru
    03/18/12    		 Creative Pencil Drawing with Brad Smith other Galax, VA
    03/19/12
    thru
    03/19/12    		 Community Night Reception exhibit Floyd, VA
    03/20/12
    thru
    03/20/12    		 Craft Chat other Abingdon, VA
    03/27/12
    thru
    03/30/12    		 Grayson Highlands State Park call to artists Mouth of Wilson, VA
    03/30/12
    thru
    03/30/12    		 2012 Business of Craft Institute workshop Big Stone Gap, VA
    04/02/12
    thru
    04/02/12    		 2012 Business of Craft Institute - JAX workshop Floyd, VA
    04/14/12
    thru
    04/14/12    		 Instructors' Opening Reception exhibit Floyd, VA
    04/18/12
    thru
    05/09/12    		 Beginning Modern Quilting: No Time to Quilt! with Sharon Hall workshop Floyd, VA
    04/23/12
    thru
    04/27/12    		 Cone 6 Reduction Firing with Ronan Peterson workshop Floyd, VA
    04/28/12
    thru
    04/29/12    		 Flowers in Polymer Clay with Teri Walters workshop Floyd, VA
    04/28/12
    thru
    04/28/12    		 Toward Saving the Honeybee with Gunther Hauk workshop Floyd, VA
    04/28/12
    thru
    04/29/12    		 Writing Down the Bones: Developing a Writing Practice with Mara Robbins workshop Floyd, VA
    05/11/12
    thru
    05/13/12    		 Kaleidoscopes with Scott Cole workshop Floyd, VA
    05/12/12
    thru
    05/12/12    		 Honoring our Ancestors with SoulCollage(R) with Joanne Wolfe workshop Floyd, VA
    05/12/12
    thru
    05/12/12    		 "Make Me Laugh" Reception exhibit Floyd, VA
    05/13/12
    thru
    05/13/12    		 Introduction to Precious Metal Clay with Annie Armistead workshop Floyd, VA
    05/18/12
    thru
    05/20/12    		 Plein-Air with Ed Gowen workshop Floyd, VA
    05/19/12
    thru
    05/19/12    		 Beginning Upholstery WITH Francine Leclercq workshop Floyd, VA
    05/19/12
    thru
    05/20/12    		 The Power of Personal Narrative with Mara Robbins workshop Floyd, VA
    05/21/12
    thru
    05/25/12    		 Portraits in Clay with Michael Lalone workshop Floyd, VA
    05/26/12
    thru
    05/26/12    		 Beekeeping: Expanding the Apiary Naturally with Gunther Hauk workshop Floyd, VA
    06/02/12
    thru
    06/02/12    		 The Cottage: Bob Ross Oil Painting with Kathy Barton workshop Floyd, VA
    06/02/12
    thru
    06/03/12    		 Writing in Place with Mara Robbins workshop Floyd, VA
    06/08/12
    thru
    06/10/12    		 Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival festival Harper's Ferry, WV
    07/28/12 MLHFM Heritage Day Event demonstration Galax, VA
    09/29/12
    thru
    09/30/12    		 Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild Quilt Show exhibit Floyd, VA


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    ART SHOWS 

    Old Church Gallery 25th Anniversary Quilt Guild show is Oct 1 and 2, 2011
    Hours are Oct 1, 9 to 5
    Oct 2, 12 to 5
    Floyd Elementary School 531 Oak Hill Drive Floyd Va
    Admission is $3.00
    New this year is a Kids Quilting catagory

    Art Exhibits at The Old Church Gallery
    The Old Church Gallery is pleased to sponsor the biennial "A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN", a show that presents works created by women artists who make their homes in Floyd County.  The women artists include both professionals and amateurs; an amateur defined as "one who doessomething for the love of doing it."  Our goal for the show is to share the diverse visions, styles and interpretations embodied intheirwork and to celebrate the wealth of talent and creative diversity amongthe women artists in our community.
    GalleryHours:  Saturdays:  10 :00 A.M. -1:00 P.M.,  Sundays:  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. FreeAdmission.

    The Old Church Gallery House, 110 Wilson St. off E. Main St in Floyd, is open weekends except for holidays  745-2979 or for more information e-mail: writeus@oldchurchgallery.com .  The Gallery is an all volunteer, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization: www.oldchurchgallery.com .


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    Raymond Ratcliffe Museum(New River Valley)
    The Raymond Ratcliffe Museum in the Train Station is open to the publicTues-Wed-Thurs noon to 4 o'clock, Saturday and Sunday 1 PM until 5.

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    Andrew Johnston Historical Museum
    208 N. Main St., Pearisburg. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays except during holiday weeks, noon to 5 p.m. Open Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m. Houses the Giles County Historical Society. Call for admission. 540-921-1050.

    Blacksburg Ranger Station
    110 Southpark Drive. "Discovery Corner" forchildren, featuring hands-on interactive activities and natural resource identification games. The environmental education displays havechangingthemes. Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission. 540-552-4641.

    Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center
    300S. Pepper St., Christiansburg. Museum has artifacts, documents and photographs representing the history of Montgomery County and Southwest Virginia.Housed in a mid-19th-century American and Flemish bond brick home.Changing exhibits of works by local artists are a seasonal attraction.Open year round, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,and Sundays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission: $1 for adults, 50 cents forchildren 6-12.
    540-382-5644.

    Museum of Geological Sciences
    2062 Derring Hall, Virginia Tech. On permanent display are minerals, gemstones, fossils, working seismograph and a full-scale model of an Allosaurus. Temporary exhibits are featured throughout the year. Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours may bearranged. Free admission. 540-231-3001.

    Museum of Natural History at Virginia Tech
    428 N. Main St., Blacksburg. "Discovery Corner" for children and families, as well asinsect, paleontology and mineral displays, an educational resourcecenter and a museum store. Museum offers special seminars andeducational programs throughout the year. Group tours are available with advance notice. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Free admission. 540-231-3001.

    Smithfield Plantation and Garden
    Virginia Tech campus off the U.S. 460bypass in Blacksburg. Official Virginia Historic Landmark. The house,built in 1772, was the birthplace of two Virginia governors. Periodfurnishings, gardens, Colonial gift shop and costumed guides. Openthrough the end of December, Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. $4,adults; $1.50, students and children. 540-231-3947.

    Wilderness Road Regional Museum
    Newbern,Pulaski County. On the National Register of Historic Places, the museum features several historic buildings dating from 1810 and changing exhibits of regional historic interest. Special events held throughout the year. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Museum is off Interstate 81, Exit 98. 540-674-4835.

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          JACKSONVILLE CENTER EXHIBITS
    The Jacksonville Center 220 Parkway Lane South,Rt. 8 Floyd, VA  24091
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    Folk Art from the Permanent Collection
    Ongoing
    Sun Trust Sculpture Court

    Explore the power and diversity of southern folk art through works from the Art Museum's permanent collection. Pieces from larger yard art installations, including the recently acquired Pumpkin in Wheelbarrow by Virginia artist Miles Carpenter and CrownedFence by James Harold Jennings, contrast with spiritually-centered works concerned with life and mortality such as Leroy Almon's painted relief Mr. and Mrs. Satan Fishing and Georgia Blizzard's ceramic Memorial Box. More traditional expressions include Minnie and Garland Adkins' sleek Horse, Burlon Craig's Double Handled Face Jug, and Oscar Spencer's detailed Snake, carved realistically to fool the unexpecting viewer.  
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    Contemporary Arts from the Permanent Collection
    Ongoing

    This collection features various pieces by artists who have been recognized both regionally and nationally for their work.  
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    Highlights from the American Collection
    Ongoing
     

    This selectionof important paintings from thenineteenth and early twentieth centuries ranges from the Hudson River School to American Impressionism and the early Modernists. The Art Museum's newest acquisition, the magnificent Portrait of Mrs. GeorgeGribble [Norah] by John Singer Sargent, anchors a gallery of works bykey American artists, including Winslow Homer, Lilly Martin Spencer,Childe Hassam, John Henry Twachtman, Frederick Frieseke, MauricePrendergast, Edward Potthast, Maria Oakey Dewing, Robert Henri, and Susan Macdowell Eakins.
    John H. Twachtman
    Wildflowers, ca. 1890
    Acquired with funds provided by the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust and partial support from Spanierman Gallery, LLC 99.004
     

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    ART PANNONIA
    Art Pannonia,114 N. Main St.,Blacksburg. 552-0336.
    Flossie MartinGallery
    inPowell Hall. Show includes works by 50 differentartists, including Picasso, Renoir and Rauschenberg, along with outdoorsculptures by Gillespie. 831-5754 or 831-5475.
    GLADE BAPTIST ART EXHIBIT  Tuesdays. Glade Church Gallery , 1600 GladeRoad; Blacksburg. 552-3394.
    ARMORY ART GALLERY
    201Draper Road, Blacksburg. Gallery operated under the auspices of the Department of Art and Art History at Virginia Tech.231-4859.Appointments,231-5547.
    MICHAEL DEHART
     FineArts Center for the New river valley, 21West Main St., Pulaski.980-7363
    RADICAL REALISM EXHIBIT
     Gallery205, Powell Hall, Radford University.Show features lithographs by photo-realist artists. On loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 831-5754.

    MUSEUMS

    GILES COUNTYMUSEUM
    Museum,on the grounds of the 1829 Andrew Johnston House, is home of the Giles County Historical. Society .208 N. MainSt.,Pearisburg. Noon-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 2-5 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. 921-1050.
    GLENCOE MUSEUM
     Museum is at 600 Unruh St., Radford, in thehistoric Wharton House. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 1-4p.m. Sunday. 731.5031.
    MONTGOMERY MUSEUM
     Museum is at 300 S. Pepper St., Christiansburg. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday;
    1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $1, adults; 50 cents, children 6-12. Artifacts, documents and photographs tracing Montgomery County history. Art, books,crafts and dolls for sale. 382- 5644..
     

     

    Rockbridge HistoricalSociety

    101 E. Washington Street, Lexington. (540)464-1058.

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    Salem Museum And SalemHistorical Society

    "Salem's Bicentennial!Twenty Decades of HometownHistory," ends Dec. 20. Salem.389-6760.

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    Vinton Historical Society Museum

    Exhibits of earlyschools, churches, war artifactsand other memorabilia. Vinton. 342-8634,890-0007.

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    Virginia Military InstituteMuseum

    "Stonewall" Jackson artifacts, firearms exhibit. (540) 464-7232.

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    Virginia Museum Of Natural History

     Nature Nook. Martinsville. (540)666-8600.

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    History Museum AndHistorical Society Of Western Virginia

    "Ships and Shipmates,"commemorative and hands-onexhibit of the ties between Western Virginia and maritime history fromearly 1800s to the present. Ongoing: "Roanoke Valley, A Crossroads ofHistory." Artifacts that trace the region's development frompre-historyto World War II. "Theatre History Gallery." Costumes, photographs andother memorabilia from Roanoke's Academy of Music, old movie houses andlive-performance theatres. Center in the Square, Roanoke. 342-5770.

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    Museum Of The Middle Appalachians

    Quilt exhibit. Permanent exhibits: Ice Age, Geology, Native American, Civil War,Company Town. (540) 496-3633.

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    Historic Avenel Plantation
        House with resident ghost, tours. (540) 586-1814.


      James Early Cabin
                  Restored cabin from the late 1700s. Fincastle. 473-3077.

                  Military Memorabilia Museum
                  International artifacts from Napoleonic period through
                 Persian Gulf War. (540) 464-3041.

                  Museum Of The Middle Appalachians
                  Quilt exhibit. Permanent exhibits: Ice Age, Geology,Native
                   American, Civil War, Company Town. (540) 496-3633.

                   Lynchburg Fine Arts Center
                  "Pieces of Virginia," a quilt exhibition. "We Recover
                  Together," art and poetry by clients of Central Virginia
                   Community Services. Lynchburg. (434)846-8451.

                 Pulaski County Old Courthouse
                  History, geological heritage, natural resources,self-guided
                  tours. (540) 980-7705, 980-4640.

                 Radford University
                  Opens 10/25/2001, "Radical Realism," Gallery 205. EndsNov.
                  20. Currently: "Inside and Out: Selections from the Private
                   Collection of Dorothy Gillespie," includes works by Picasso,
                   Renoir, Rauschenberg. Flossie Martin Gallery. (540)
                   831-5754.

                   National D-day Memorial
                  9-acre outdoor monument featuring figural sculptures,
                  Overlord arch. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Bedford.(800)
                  351-DDAY.

                  Altared Space Gallery
                  Jacksonville Center. Floyd.745-2784.

                 Bedford City/County Museum
                   Renovations completed. New Indian exhibit, Civil Warand
                  World War II exhibits, 1900s general store, medicalexhibit.
                   Black history exhibit, genealogy library. Free. (540) 586-4520.
     

                  Botetourt County Museum
                  Furniture, glassware, clothing, depicting history fromlate
                   1700s. Fincastle. 473-8394.

                  Catholic Historical Society
                  Exhibits and artifacts of the early Catholic Church.Roanoke.
                  982-0152.

                  Frontier Culture Museum
                  17th-, 18th- and 19th-century farms, special programs.(540)
                   332-7850.

                  Giles County Historical Museum
                  Items from Giles County history on grounds of 1829Andrew
                  Johnston House. Pearisburg. (540)921-1050.

                  Roanoke Central Ymca
                 425 Church Ave. 342-9622.

                  Rockbridge Historical Society
                 "The African-American Heritage of Rockbridge County."
                  101 E. Washington Street, Lexington. (540) 464-1058.

                  Vinton Historical Society Museum
                  Exhibits of early schools, churches, war artifacts andother
                  memorabilia. Vinton. 342-8634, 890-0007.

                   Virginia Military Institute Museum
                   "Stonewall" Jackson artifacts, firearms exhibit.(540)
                  464-7232.

                   Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
                   1856 presidential birthplace. (888) 496-6376.
     


     
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    Movie Listings Links in and Around the New River Valley

    Blacksburg
    The Lyric Theatre
    College Avenue
    Blacksburg
    (540) 951-0604

    Christiansburg
    NewRiver Valley Mall 11
    782 New RiverRoad
    Christiansburg
    (540) 382-2900

    Starlight Drive-in Theatre RoanokeRoad
    Christiansburg
    (540) 382-2202

    Radford
    RadfordPlaza Cinemas
    7472 Lee Hiway
    Radford
    (540)633-2460

    Radford Theatre
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    Radford
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