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October 2016
“Points of Reference” Exhibition Reception
PONSHOP Studio and Gallery continues to host “Points of Reference,” an exhibition featuring James Walker for the month of October. If you didn’t get a chance to see his exhibition in September, there’s still time. Join us Friday, October 7 (6-10pm), as we host a second reception for James Walker. For this reception, Walker will be replacing a few artworks that were displayed in September with his newest work.
http://www.ponshopstudio.comCulpeper Air Fest “The Best Little Airshow in the East”
The world’s ONLY privately owned Harrier, aerobatic aircraft and vintage warbirds will roar into Culpeper Regional Airport located in Brandy Station on October 8th. Don’t miss seeing the exciting stunts performed by some of the best pilots in the airshow community. Enjoy static displays, airplane rides, model airplanes, games for kids and more! The gates open at 9:00AM. Buses will take guests to and from airport from 9:00AM.
culpeperairfest.comFauquier County Fall Farm Tour
This year’s award-winning farm tour will be held on October 8, 2016. Self-driving tour. Visit any or all of the farms on the tour and enjoy pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, tours, demonstrations, and farm machinery. For more information, call (540) 422-8280.
http://www.visitfauquier.com/event-calendars/all-eventsColumbus Day Weekend at Narmada Winery
Saturday October 8th, Sunday October 9th & Monday October 10th – Columbus Day Weekend
Come out to Narmada Winery to enjoy relaxing with great wines and music during your long Columbus Day Weekend. Live music Saturday 3-6pm Stephen Kenly and Sunday 2-5pm Janna Audey. Play a game of Cornhole and enjoy delicious food pairings catered by Taste of India Restaurant.
Virginia Outdoors Festival
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation presents the Virginia Outdoors Festival, celebrating our work to protect 800,000 of open space across Virginia over the last 50 years. The family-friendly event will feature a farmers’ market, guided tours of the preserve where the festival is located, a silent auction, food vendors, pumpkin painting, apple bobbing and a kids’ fishing tournament. Numerous demonstrations will take place at the event, as well as live music from Nashville’s Hadley Park, wearehadleypark.com. The festival will take place at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on October 8. Admission is free for all ages
virginiaoutdoorsfestival.comRock the Grapes! Festival at Veramar Vineyards
Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with our annual festival, Rock the Grapes!
In addition to awesome live music and amazing local food, you’ll have the opportunity to stomp grapes, just like in I Love Lucy!
Featuring live music from Terry Oates & The Mudcats, and local fare from Hog-It-Up BBQ and Dos Loco Gringos Salsa.
http://www.veramar.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm/_/731/Rock-the-Grapes!/Music on the Patio with Tony Bruno and Jeff Roberts at DuCard Vineyards
It’s a great weekend to enjoy the acoustic duo of Tony Bruno and Jeff Roberts that performs anything from the groove of Soul and R&B classics to the twang of Country favorites to the melody of Acoustic Pop and a surprising array of Standards. Feel free to bring your pets and picnics for a relaxing afternoon of wine and music in the mountains at the peak of harvest season. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Music on the Patio with Travis Elliott at DuCard Vineyards
Enjoy a beautiful Fall day on the patio with the talented music of local singer/songwriter Travis Elliott. Travis has a long history of alt-rock and melodic tunes to entertain fans from all over. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy with your delicious DuCard wines. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Music on the Patio with Travis Elliott at DuCard Vineyards
Enjoy a beautiful Fall day on the patio with the talented music of local singer/songwriter Travis Elliott. Travis has a long history of alt-rock and melodic tunes to entertain fans from all over. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy with your delicious DuCard wines. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
October 10-16, 2016
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlCulpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlAshby’s Gap, Paintings by Tom Neel
Tom Neel celebrates his 28th year by paying tribute to one of the most iconic Piedmont landmarks, Ashby’s Gap. This geographical gateway, is nestled softly in the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordered between Loudoun and Clark counties, traversed by U.S. Route 50 and crossed by the Appalachian Trail. But from a scenic and artistic perspective, it is a tranquil monument to life here, as settings of country life with it as a backdrop are numerous even from miles away.
Acclaimed for his landscape paintings of the Piedmont, fine artist Tom Neel brings this show, the first of its kind to singularly celebrate Ashby’s Gap to life. Hosted by The Hill School in Middleburg, his oil paintings will be featured in the Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center with an opening reception Thursday, October 13th, 6:30PM
Http://liveanartfullife.com/eventsThe Havana Cuba All-Stars
The pulse of the Caribbean fills the air as Cuba’s most prominent musicians share their rich musical heritage, from the Rumba to the Cha-Cha-Cha to the Habanera. Journey to the land of white-sand beaches, swirling cigar smoke, and swinging music with the acclaimed Havana Cuba All-Stars. This exciting band brings the Cuban vibe to life with rhythmic drums and castanets, wailing trumpets, masterful acoustic guitar, and amazing vocals. Devoted to presenting the wide tapestry that exists in Cuban music — from Latin dance to soulful ballads — this concert presents the great musical traditions of the Cuban people. “The Asere Friendship Tour” is The Havana Cuba All-Stars’ debut U.S. tour and celebrates the new open friendship between the United States and Cuba. Bringing the musical traditions of their forefathers to the U.S. for the first time, the group’s Spanish vocals and traditional songs are sure to leave audiences dancing in the aisles.
Aldie Harvest Festival & Duck Race
This Village-wide festival celebrates its 52nd year with antiques, arts, and craft vendors; children’s activities; music; and food trucks/vendors. Free. Duck Race at 4 pm – prizes include $2000 cash and more.
www.aldieheritage/harvestfestMusic on the Patio with Haze and Dacey at DuCard Vineyards
Come on out to the patio to enjoy the music of this acoustic duo as they play a variety of folk, alt-country, roots-rock, country-blues, and a hint of jazz and swing. We’ve got the wine if you’ve got the time, so make sure to be here to enjoy it with us! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Tuesday Evening Concert Series presents The Alexander Quartet & Joyce Yang, piano
Works by Martinu, Schumann, Shostakovich & Brahms
Tickets on sale October 4, with new tickets available daily
2nd Annual The Art of The Scarf
October 19 – October 30, 2016. We have invited over a dozen artisans who create wearable scarves and shawls in many mediums to participate in the show. On display and for sale will be close to 200 scarves and shawls that are dyed, woven, knitted, felted and crocheted in numerous types of fibers including silk, wool, tencel, mohair, alpaca, rayon, cotton and metallics as well as others. As part of the show the gallery will host a presentation on New Ways to Tie & Wear Scarves on Thursday October 27th, starting at 6:30PM. RSVPs are appreciated to 540-253-9797 or art@liveanartfullife.com.
http://liveanartfullife.com/eventsMiddleburg Film Festival
The Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films screen in intimate theatre environments, followed by fascinating Q and A’s with world-renowned filmmakers, actors, and other special guests. The films include festival favorites, world premieres, first-class foreign films, and Academy Award contenders.
Other special festival events include a Symphony Orchestra Concert Honoring a Renowned Film Composer, Master Classes, Panel Discussions, One-on-One Conversations with filmmakers and industry representatives, wine tastings, farm-to-table dinners, and of course lots of great Parties!
Festival attendees can also experience the natural beauty, food, wine, and warm hospitality of Middleburg during morning hikes and horseback rides through the glorious Piedmont countryside… at late afternoon wine-tastings at local vineyards… strolling through the historic town… and engaging in casual conversations with filmmakers while enjoying the best of Virginia cuisine at local restaurants.
http://middleburgfilm.org/the-festivalFriday Night Craft Beer Flights!
Join us in the new bar & lounge for craft beer flights and canapés!
Friday nights from 5:00-7:00pm
Enjoy four craft beers from local breweries like Susquehanna Brewing Company, Escutcheonon Brewing Co., and Troegs! Flights will be paired with farm-to-table creative canapes from Chef Steven Ferrell. Only $25 per person! Plus tax & gratuity. Excludes holidays.
Call 540.837.1375 for reservations. Walk-ins welcome!
Rappahannock Fall Colors Float
Mark the change in seasons along the Rappahannock River with a fall paddling adventure in kayaks and canoes! Join Friends of the Rappahannock and Guide Brian Gudmundsson on an adventure from Hole in the Wall to Motts Run Landing on Saturday, Oct. 22. This trip is scheduled to put attendees on the river when the riparian vegetation is at its most colorful and beautiful. Along the way, participants will visit historic canal locks, observe wildlife and learn about river ecology. Dress for the weather! Bring lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Minimum age is 12 years old. This is a strenuous event with moderate rapids and some paddling experience is needed. Your ticket includes boat and PFD. No personal boats allowed. Meet at Motts Landing at 9 a.m., we’ll shuttle to the put-in and be finished by 4 p.m. The cost is $50 for individuals/$150 for families of 3 or 4 ($40/$120 for FOR members). For more information and tickets, please log on to www.riverfriends.org/eventspage or call (540) 373-3448 x. 117.
http://riverfriends.org/events