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May 2016
The State Theatre Piedmont Players present Charlotte’s Web
Held in the Halsey Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25/adult and $15/students (under 18). The box office at The State Theatre is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. and two hours prior to each show. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.culpepertheatre.org/events.
69th Annual Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale
Grace Episcopal Church located at 6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198 will be hosting the 69th annual Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale on Saturday May 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday May 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.gracetheplains.org or call 540-253-5177 for more information.
Caregiver Support Group
For caregivers of family/friends adults will meet at the UVA Culpeper Hospital Board Room from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Discuss issues and possibly find solutions to problems also experienced by others. No registration required. If you have questions, contact Bonnie Vermillion at 547-4824 or email bonnired@comcast.net.
ArtSpeak at The Loft
All creative people or people that love the arts are invited to this art salon social gathering. Painters, photographers, potters, authors and musicians welcome. Share ideas. No obligations. No fees. Just inspiration. Located at 107B East Davis Street. www.culpeperloft.com
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Sink the Bismarck!”
(20th Century-Fox, 1960). The true story of the Royal Navy’s chase and sinking of Nazi Germany’s most powerful warship, the Bismarck, is chronicled in this British drama based on the book “Last Nine Days of the Bismarck” by C. S. Forester. 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.
Culpeper Youth Basketball holds fundraiser
To help the family of Trey Alexander who is diagnosed with Stage IV Burkett Leukemia. If you are a vendor, craftsperson or have yard sale items, you can get a spot at the Ole’ Country Store. Bring your own table – cost is $25. Set up starts at 6:30 a.m. Event runs from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. For information, contact Teresa Jamison at tjamison444@gmail.com
Pick-a-Pet event and low cost rabies vaccinations
Hosted by Humane Society of Culpeper at the Culpeper County Animal Shelter, 10144 James Monroe Hwy. from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. $15 rabies from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Two Hearts One Home Rescue and Nirvana Ridge Ferrett Rescue also at event. Contact (540) 727-7554 or info@adoptculpeperpets.org
The Spotsylvanians
The State Theatre Foundation and the Stage Alive Community Concert Association are please to announce their partnership for an exciting matinee series.
Our first offering is The Spotsylvanians.
The Spotsylvanians of Spotsylvania County, VA, are an award winning, dynamic, and highly talented contemporary chorus of dedicated singers from Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and surrounding communities. Their goal is to provide affordable, quality musical entertainment that enlightens, educates, and acquaints the community with the history and variety of choral music, and that is musically diverse with a unique choral sound all it’s own. Their concerts are full productions, and no two events are ever the same.
http://culpepertheatre.org/event/the-spotsylvanians-a-stage-alive-matinee/Cruisin For Heroes will be hosting a family friendly monthly Cruise-In
Held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and every 4th Sat. through Oct.) at Bruster’s located at 16170 Rogers Road to raise awareness and funds for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at military and VA medical centers. There will be a DJ and a “Manager’s Choice Award” presented. Come out and support community and our military. Along with any donations (check donations are tax deductible) collected during the event, Bruster’s will be donating a portion of the event nights sales to Fisher House. For info, contact Lou Realmuto at cruiserlou@aol.com or go to www.cruisinforheroes.com.
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic: “Quest—Discovering Myself in the Light of Christ.”
Join us at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Bruster’s Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. www.mountainviewcc.net 540-727-0297
Family Film Funday Sunday at the State Theatre
Featuring “The Sandlot,” a coming of age movie set in the summer of 1962 about a new kid in town who is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his team. Tickets $5. 305 S. Main www.culpepertheatre.org
Brandy Station Foundation Sunday Lecture Series presents Kevin Walker
CEO of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, he will be speaking about “The Battle for the West Woods at Winchester.” Starts at 2 p.m. The location of the Sunday Lecture Series is at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road in Brandy Station. Free, donations to the BSF welcome. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, please go to the Brandy Station Foundation’s website: http://www.brandystationfoundation.com
In celebration of Memorial Day, the State Theatre presents The White House Band
A group of musicians who have played at The White House during their careers. Popular group. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $20/Adults, $10/Youth. 305 S. Main www.culpepertheatre.org
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. invites you to Culpeper downtown’s newest shop La Bee da Loca
Owner Felecia Chavez will share everything bees. 2 p.m. 236 East Davis Street. For more information please contact La Bee da Loca at 703-975-2966 or visit www.labeedaloca.com
June 2016
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Love Happy”
(United Artists, 1949). Marilyn Monroe had one of her earliest screen appearances in this, the Marx Brothers 15th and final film. 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.
Ladies Brew Crew
Open to fun? Join us at the Culpeper Cheese Company for Indoor Golf to support S.A.F.E. at this month’s Ladies Brew Crew from 5-7 p.m. 129 E. Davis Street. (540) 827-4757.
The State Theatre presents musical group Flow Tribe
7 p.m. Tickets $25/front, $20 orchestra, $15/balcony. Rooted in New Orleans R&B and funk. 305 S. Main www.culpepertheatre.org
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic: “Ephesians – A House United.”
Join us at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Bruster’s Ice Cream. Children’s programs available birth-5th. Grade. Small groups also meet throughout the week. www.mountainviewcc.net 540-727-0297
Libations: Museum of Culpeper History
This month’s Libations will be held at the Beer Hound on Water Street, and freshly-brewed beers will be on tap instead of the usual wine selections. Come over to the Beer Hound from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a tall one, some good food, and live music by David Fatula. Honoring Father’s Day. Reduced fee for members. $1 less if you wear a BBQ apron. Contact: 540-829-1749. Website: www.culpepermuseum.com