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August 2017
Film: “Allegheny Uprising”
(RKO, 1939) Set in in the days before the American Revolution, local settlers and Indian fighters in Pennsylvania's
Allegheny Valley try to persuade the British authorities to ban the trading of alcohol and arms with the
marauding Indians. Released eight months after “Stagecoach,” this was the second pairing of the stars of
that film, John Wayne and Claire Trevor. William A. Seiter directed this historical adventure based on a
true incident. The supporting cast includes Brian Donlevy as a crooked trader and George Sanders as a
tyrannical British captain. The 35mm film print being shown was made by the Library of Congress Film
Preservation Lab in 2016. 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.
Film: “Tuck Everlasting”
(Disney, 2002) Based on the best-selling children’s book by Natalie Babbitt, this Disney-released family fantasy film asks
the question, “If you could choose to live forever, would you?” It tells the story of the strictly-brought up
teenager Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel) whose world is opened up by a chance meeting with a boy and his backwoods family who seem to have discovered the secret for eternal life. Directed by Jay Russell, the cast also includes Jonathan Jackson, Sissy Spacek and William Hurt. Chicago Sun-Times critic Richard Roeper wrote that the film was “a successful merger of the whimsical and the weird.” 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.
Brandy Station Foundation Event
Robert Houghtalen will present a talk on General W.H.F. Payne from Fauquier County at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. This is part of Brandy Station Foundation lecture series.
Mr. Houghtalen is a graduate of Hanover College (Indiana) with a B.A. in History/Education. He also has a Graduate Certification in U.S. Civil War History from American Military University. He has worked as a secondary school History teacher in the past. He currently works at Conner Prairie Living History Museum in Noblesville, Indiana. He does a first person interpretation of a Civil War doctor for middle school history classes.
Free; donations to the BSF welcome. More information is at www.brandystationfoundation
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “All Things Being Equal 2: National Film Registry Shorts”
(1896-1953) Of the 700 films currently on the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry, a significant number are not feature-length films. Shorter films – experimental, animated, avant-garde, or musical in nature – also populate the list. “All Things Being Equal 2” is an evening showcasing these briefer works which, though they may not fill theaters or marques, have nevertheless had a profound impact on the art of filmmaking and the development of America’s cultural landscape. 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.
September 2017
First Friday at Culpeper Cheese Company
Culpeper Cheese Company hosts its First Friday Live Music and the return of Cross Threaded from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. together with our Five Dollar Friday kitchen specials. Culpeper Cheese Company is located at 129 East Davis Street, Suite # 100. (540) 827 – 4757.
Libations on the Lawn
The Museum of Culpeper History hosts “Libations on the Lawn” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Museum’s popular Libations on the Lawn event will again be held behind the Burgandine House at 803 S. Main Street. This is our last Libations of the season! Food, drink, and live music will be provided courtesy of our sponsor NAPA Auto Parts! A suggested donation of $8/members and $10/non-members will benefit future museum programs and events. A Colonial-era dancing demonstration will also be featured amid this evening’s festivities. Support cancer awareness in your attire for a discount and bring your lawn chair too! 540-829-1749
Soco Loco at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Soco Loco at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
“Daniel Boone Days” at Andora Farm
A colonial / early American event will be held in Culpeper at Andora Farm on September 2, 2017 from 10 am – 4 pm which is open to the public and free of charge. “Daniel Boone Days” will commemorate early American history and Daniel Boone who lived in Culpeper during the Cherokee Indian Wars in North Carolina. Boone lived in what is now known as Stevensburg and worked tobacco fields including what is present day Andora Farm (farm dating to 1758). Boone hauled tobacco to the Port of Fredericksburg for shipment to England. The event will emphasize early American life with demonstrations and recognize Daniel Boone’s life here.
The event will include demonstrations of early American crafts such as spinning and weaving, quilting, tobacco processing, blacksmithing, mussel loading demonstrations, and an authentic recreation of a Longhunter camp (hosted by American Mountain Man Association) with authentic target practice in the camp. Virginia Trappers Association will also be present with demonstrations and local historian, Zann Nelson, will be available for questions. In addition to the early American crafters, Moving Meadows Farm will be on-site with fresh baked good and locally farm-raised meats. There will be free horse-drawn wagon rides of the farm for children and adults alike.
People wishing to ride their horses on the trail ride need to pre-register with the national television show, Best of America by Horseback, who will be filming the highlights of the weekend’s events. More information can be obtained at 540-829-9555 or visit www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com
Wags & Tags Adoption Event
Animal Adoptions at Chrysler of Culpeper from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WAGS & TAGS Event. The Humane Society of Culpeper receives a donation from each vehicle sold. Come see our adorable adoptable pets. Multiple rescue groups. Free hot dogs, chips and water.
Tap Takeover
Saturday evening, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery takes over the beer taps at Culpeper Cheese Company from 3 to 6 p.m. with eight draft selections including several rare, once in a lifetime beers. Even better, each Hardwood draft is paired with cheese from Firefly Farms (MD) and /or Charcuterie from Olli (VA). Culpeper Cheese Company is located at 129 East Davis Street, Suite # 100. (540) 827 – 4757.
Hokie Joe at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Hokie Joe at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Beer and Ice Cream Float Party
Sunday is Culpeper Cheese Company’s inaugural Beer and Ice Cream Float party from 1 to 4 p.m. Culpeper Cheese Company is located at 129 East Davis Street, Suite # 100. (540) 827 – 4757.
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “The Lost Weekend”
(Paramount, 1945) A landmark social-problem film, “The Lost Weekend” provided audiences of 1945 with an uncompromising look at the devastating effects of alcoholism. Directed by Billy Wilder and co-written by Wilder and Charles Brackett, the film melded an expressionistic film-noir style with documentary realism to immerse viewers in the harrowing experiences of an aspiring New York writer willing to do almost anything for a drink. Despite opposition from his studio, the Hays Office and the liquor industry, Wilder created a film ranked as one of the best of the decade that won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay and Actor In a Leading Role (Ray Milland), and established him as one of America’s leading filmmakers. The film was added to the National Film Registry in 2011. 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.
Hill Americana at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Hill Americana at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “Two-Lane Blacktop”
(Universal, 1971– R-rated *) In the late 1960s, following the success of such youth-oriented fare as “Easy Rider,” Hollywood executives greenlighted a spate of innovative, low-budget films by young filmmakers influenced by European directors like Robert Bresson and Michelangelo Antonioni. One such film was the minimalist “Two-Lane Blacktop,” which follows two “gearheads” (singer-songwriter James Taylor and Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson) in their souped-up ’55 Chevy as they’re challenged to a cross-country race by a middle-aged driver (Warren Oates) in a Pontiac GTO. The leisurely pace set by director Monte Hellman and screenwriter Rudolph Wurlitzer bathes audiences in spare landscapes and car culture rituals that engender a myth of freedom promised by life on the road. “Two-Lane Blacktop” was added to the National Film Registry in 2012. 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. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
Net-A-Buck Fundraiser
The fall Net-A-Buck fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Culpeper Sports Complex. The annual event is organized on behalf of the Culpeper Recreation Foundation, a non-profit 501 c 3 organization, with 100% of the raise funds going towards the construction of an Inclusive Playground for children with all abilities. Net-A-Buck volunteers will be at entrances of the Sports Complex park with large butterfly nets asking drivers for a donation. Please give to this worthy cause! Look forward to seeing you there! Rain date will be September 16.
Drug Awareness and Prevention Training
Living the Dream Foundation will host a Community Drug Awareness and Prevention Training at 8:30 a.m. at Culpeper United Methodist Church. Activities begin at 9 a.m. and lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. The barbecue lunch is $7 per person, all proceeds go to the Living the Dream Foundation. Programs include: Naloxone opioid overdose reversal training, Culpeper Town Police-Hidden in Plain Sight program, Dr. Alta DeRoo, M.D. American Board of Addiction Medicine, Prevention Specialist Alan Rasmussen, R.R.C.S, Culpeper Volunteer Rescue Squad. The event is in memory of Ben Long and for the support of individuals and families affected by substance abuse, depression or suicide.
Fall Pansy and Mum Sale
It’s time for the Fall pansy and mum sale (and lots more!) at the front of the Culpeper County Library from 9 a.m. until noon.