A gathering for artists and art aficionados at The Loft  moves to Friday for this month. Special Artspeak from 6 – 9 p.m. Meet the Author Jamie Duclos-Yourdon from Portland, Oregon, a freelance editor and technical expert, debuting his novel Froelich’s Ladder. A chance stop while on a national book tour. Event held at Brandy Rock Farm, 12178 Farley Rd, Brandy Station, VA. Refreshments, author talk and book signing at 7 p.m. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 26, to 301-943-8050.