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March 2017
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Nashville singer Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Buck and Grizz at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Buck and Grizz at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Survivor Social
Culpeper Relay for Life would like to invite all cancer survivors, caregivers/family to a Survivor Social at New Salem Baptist Church 8233 Sperryville Pike between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and Music provided. Come out and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Contact Elaine Griffith at 540-547-3577.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents a double feature. “The Hitch-Hiker” & “The Actress”
“The Hitch-Hiker” (RKO, 1953). Ida Lapino directed this gritty, hard-boiled tale based on real-life serial killer William Cook in which two men (Edmond O’Brien and Frank Lovejoy) make the mistake of picking up a tormented hitch-hiker (William Talman). “The Actress” (MGM, 1953). Jean Simmons stars as the 17 year-old Ruth Gordon Jones who is determined to go to New York and become a famous actress. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”
(Universal, 1982, R-rated ). Among the best teen comedies, this 1980s cultural icon combines a sympathetic treatment of adolescence with hilarious performances. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Library Fun
Drop-in Craft with a Poem between 10:30 and noon at the library. Children in kindergarten and up are invited to participate in this self-guided program. Parents help their children create works of art based on a poem. This month we are creating tissue paper square rainbows. No registration necessary. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org (540) 825-8691
Culpeper Tells…a Festival of Words
A celebration of storytelling, an interactive way of using words and actions to engage a listener’s imagination. This year’s professional storytellers include Adam Booth, Geraldine Buckley, Donald Davis, and Michael Reno Harrell who will perform at both 1 and 7:30 p.m. Runs from 1-9 p.m. Held at the Culpeper Center, 137 S. Main St.. Sponsored by Friends of the Culpeper Library. Advanced tix: $25-$45; Door: $30-$55; Kids under 12 are free. Visit www.culpepertells.com
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon topic is “True North – Faith Alone.”
Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www.mountainviewcc.net. Children’s programs available for birth – 5th grade. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Book Signing Event
Retired Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Neviaser explains in layman’s terms what orthopedic surgery can mean for you. His book, “The Way I See It, A Head-to-Toe Guide to Orthopaedic Conditions” is a book that is long overdue for the common person. Starts at 4 p.m. in the Culpeper County Library meeting room. Learn specifically about knee replacement. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Book available for purchase and signing for $15. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone 540-825-8691.
Book Club Meeting
The Friends of the Library Third Thursday Book Club discusses “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. The #1 New York Times bestseller from David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize—the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly—Wilbur and Orville Wright. Meets at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. New members welcome. Read the book and come. Held at Culpeper County Library at 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone 540-825-8691.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Piano”
(Miramax, 1993, R-rated). Holly Hunter stars as Ada, a mute Scottish woman who is sold by her father into marriage to a New Zealand frontiersman named Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill). Bringing her young daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) and her cherished piano with her, Ada is devastated when Stewart refuses to transport the piano over the rough terrain to their home, and trades it to Baines (Harvey Keitel), a fellow settler who has adopted Maori ways. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Nashville singer Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Wine Tasting
Join the staff at Vinosity in downtown Culpeper on Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m. for their complimentary in-store tasting. Sample a selection of wines or beers from either new arrivals or old favorites. 174 E. Davis Street. 540-829-9463
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Lost in Translation”
(Focus, 2003, R-rated). Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star as two lonely Americans in Tokyo – a faded movie star there to make a beer commercial, and the young and neglected wife of a celebrity photographer, who develop an unlikely friendship as they deal with culture shock in Tokyo. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Norm Allen at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink to Norm Allen at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film Festival
Friends of the Rappahannock’s (FOR) 6th annual film festival (Wild and Scenic) will be shown at two locations. On Saturday, March 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Daniel Technology Center on the Germanna Community College. The following week on Saturday, March 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the festival will be held at UMW’s Dodd Auditorium in Fredericksburg. Festival tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. School students are free of charge, college students free with ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.riverfriends.org.For more information, call (540) 373-3448 or email nick.cadwallender@riverfriends.org
Teen Gaming
For grades 6-12, tabletop gaming for teens. Sign up in advance. Snacks provided. County library from 2-4 p.m. Learn strategy games like Forbidden Desert and Tiny Epic Kingdoms. Party games like Taboo or Apples to Apples. Bring your own game. Arrive on time to guarantee your spot. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Contact Laini Bostian at lbostian@cclva.org (540) 825-8691
Mystery Dinner
Murder Mystery Dinner – Mitchells “Mitchellites” & CUMC (Culpeper United Methodist Church) “The Flames” Relay Teams have joined together this year to bring you this event. Bring your detective skills. Starts at 6 p.m. at Pepper’s Grill at the Best Western Motel, Culpeper. Tickets: $60 per person, advance sales only – seating is limited. Contact:Crystal /Kas Settle @ 540-825-4934 for ticket info.
Museum Talk
The Culpeper Boys of Summer: Our Baseball Hall of Famers. Come learn about the lives of Peter Hill and Eppa Rixey Jackie Howell, “The Baseball Bloggess” from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments served. Seating limited. RSVP to 540-829-1749. Located at 113 South Commerce Street.
Beauty and the Beast Musical
Jeff Walker directs Beauty and the Beast performed at Eastern View High School. Starts at 7 p.m. $12/adults, $6 students/children. Tickets available at the door half hour before showtime. Located at 16332 Cyclone Way. Contact Jeff Walker at jwalker@culpeperschools.org or 540-825-0621.