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September 2016
Live Music at the Vineyard
Every Sunday, Veramar Vineyard features local musicians live at the vineyard!
http://www.veramar.com/scripts/eventPg.cfmLive Flamenco Guitar Player
Come enjoy Live music by Pittsburgh flamenco guitar player Jon Banuelos. 3-6pm. Tasting room open until 7pm. Food and wine specials!
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/Seafood Party on the Roof Top
The New Bridge & Wide Net Project presents a
Seafood Party on the Roof Top to benefit Mercy Chefs!
Join us for a casual Southern-style backyard seafood party on our roof-top! Expect Wide Net Project’s blue catfish from the Chesapeake, a local and sustainable seafood option and many other tasty offerings, some local and some unusual!
https://www.facebook.com/events/548370612035337/Live music by Tom Guidice
Live music by local entertainer Tom Guidice! 1-4pm
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/“Ours is No Longer a Divided Country: The Path to Reunion and Reconciliation in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley”
Talk by Civil War historian Dr. Jonathan Noyalas on life in the Shenandoah Valley after the Civil War.
Heritage Harvest Festival
the 10th Annual heritage Harvest Festival held at Monticello brings thousands to learn about Thomas Jefferson’s legacy in vegetable cuisine, plant experimentation and sustainable agriculture. Linking locally grown food, education, health and nutrition. The Heritage Harvest Festival is a fun, affordable, family-oriented and educational event. Participants enjoy tastings, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, interpretive walks, and a variety of garden tours and exhibits.
http://www.heritageharvestfestival.com/Greek Heritage Day at Doukenie Winery
Greek Heritage Day!
September 10 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
OPA!! Celebrate with the Bazaco Family Heritage and Doukenie Staff during this fun-filled day.
Enjoy a Lamb Roast and other delicious Greek foods for purchase prepared by Mediterranean Breeze.
Listen to Authentic Greek Music by The Golden Flame Band accompanied by Greek dancers in costume, and prepare to learn a step or two!
Face Painting for the kids!
And of course, drink some really good wine! smiley
Cost of admission:
Heritage Club Members receive ONE FREE ticket to this event. All other Heritage Member guests $20.00. Members receive a barrel tasting (in addition to a wine tasting) a wine glass and access to the music, food and dancing.
General Public – $20.00 – includes a wine tasting, a wine glass and access to the music, food and dancing.
Children 13 and under – Free.
Children over 13 and Designated Drivers – $10.00
Call 540-668-6464 x 202 or email Maria@doukeniewinery.com for more details
http://www.doukeniewinery.com/event/greekheritageday/Music on the Patio with the E-Town Band
The E-Town Band (https://www.facebook.com/ETownBandOfficial/timeline) brings to DuCard their fun mix of “Blues, R&B, some jazzy stuff, some country stuff, and other stuff” as they put it. An enjoyable band to groove to, you’ll spend a great Fall day with us at DuCard enjoying the Band, the wine, the scenery, and may even see us out there picking some grapes! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Shakespeare Under the Stars at DuCard Vineyards
Join us as we indulge ourselves in Much Ado About Nothing performed live by Bard Unbound on the beautiful grounds of DuCard Vineyards. Imagine being taken back in time and watching the deceptions, romance, and antics of another era. This special performance is one night only and space is limited. Tickets are $25 (no discounts). Reservations required and can be made either online or by calling 540-923-4206.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/shakespearereservation2.htmlAdventures in History: Tales for the Night
An adult sensory history program after dark. Bring a companion and take an adventure in and around historic Mt Zion Church, cemetery, and battlefield in the dark.
www.mosbyheritagearea.org/eventsNational Sporting Library and Museum 6th Annual Polo Classic Benefit
You will not want to miss the NSLM’s 6th Annual Polo Classic benefit on Sunday, September 11! This classy and memorable event has got it all…world-class polo play, exquisite dining and libations, and plenty of festivities. The Polo Classic will be held on the Sheila C. Johnson polo field amidst the beautiful open space at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. Nacho Figueras, John Walsh, and John Gobin, among other notable polo players promise to deliver exciting competition.
http://www.nationalsporting.org/nslm/event_details/422/The 6th Annual NSLM Polo Classic
The National Sporting Library & Museum’s 6th Annual Polo Classic fundraising event will be held at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. John Gobin, a six-goal polo player and Manager at Great Meadow, is organizing teams for two matches, four chukkers each. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. to start all the pre-match festivities. Tickets, Tables, Tailgate passes and General Admission passes can be found at www.nationalsporting.org. For more information about the event, contact Alexandra McKay at AMcKay@NationalSporting.org or 540-687-6542 x24.
http://www.nationalsporting.orgFive-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come out to celebrate our Five-Year Anniversary!
Sunday, September 11 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
All Events Are Free!
Schedule of Events:
3:30 PM: Open Mic (Music, Poetry, Performance)
5:00 PM: Caleb Nei Concert
6:15 PM: Ver Azul Concert
7:30 PM: The Plank Stompers Concert
Smithsonian at Little Washington Concert Series
The Smithsonian Chamber Players–violinist Cynthia Robert, cellist Allen Whear, and fortepianist Kenneth Slowik–present a program of piano trios Joseph Haydn composed for his London friend, Mrs. Rebecca Schroeter.
http://www.littlewashingtontheatre.com/Meet the Author with George Morris
The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is proud to announce a featured talk with renowned equestrian judge and trainer George Morris. Morris has an award-winning riding history spanning over 60 years and is considered a superstar in the equestrian world. He will be visiting NSLM to speak about his autobiography, Unrelenting: The Real Story: Horses, Bright Lights and My Pursuit of Excellence, which was published in spring of 2016. Attendees will be able to purchase copies of Unrelenting when reserving their seats at www.NationalSporting.org. George Morris is an avid book collector as well as a leading trainer and judge. He values the legacy of the riders and trainers who came before him and urges others to do the same.
Price: Free NSLM members; $10 non-members
Registration: Registration through www.NationalSporting.org is required to attend this event.
Phone: (540) 687-6542 x25
Copies of Unrelenting are available for purchase at registration.
Seating is Limited to the first 100 RSVP’s
For more information contact Anne Marie Barnes, Educational Programs Manager & Fellowship Advisor, at ABarnes@NationalSporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x25
http://www.nationalsporting.orgFabulous Red Hat Luncheon
Please gather your fellow Red Hat Ladies and come to Graves’ Mountain Lodge for a Fabulous Fried Chicken Luncheon. Enjoy a fried chicken lunch with plenty of vegetables, salads, homemade rolls, beverage and dessert. $18 per person including tax and gratuity. Call for reservations. Social at 11:30 a.m. with cash bar and Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.. Please call Graves’ Mountain Lodge at 540-923-4231 or email gravesmtn@gmail.com or visit our website www.gravesmountain.com . Don’t forget to friend us on facebook for up to date events and specials.
www.gravesmountain.comSturgill Simpson
Country musician Sturgill Simpson returns to Charlottesville. This man has the soul and whisper of another generation with this generations words. He is fantastic!
Food Truck Fridays
“Food Truck Fridays” at Bogati Winery – start your weekend off with us!
Every Friday, we’ll have a local food truck in our parking lot from 3 – 7 PM!
Take a break from the traffic, get your dinner and pick up a bottle of wine to enjoy at the winery or to carry out.
We have food trucks scheduled for every Friday this fall – the last day will be November 11. Visit our website or Facebook page to see which food truck will be at the winery this week!
http://www.bogatibodega.com/scripts/eventPg.cfmNothin’ Fancy Bluegrass
From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, comes one of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass genre, Nothin’ Fancy. As a matter of fact, they’ve won Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America s award for Entertaining Group of the Year six times!
Their strong vocals, powerful instrumentation, and energetic stage presence, along with their friendly down-to-earth charm keeps people coming back for more. Nothin’ Fancy is not just carrying on the tradition of bluegrass music; they are contributing to the creation of a new tradition within the acoustic music genre.
Note: They will be playing two nights – Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17 – at the Barns of Rose Hill.
Date & Time:
Friday, September 16 | Doors open at 7:00 and concert starts at 8:00 PM
Award-winning BBQ from Jordan Springs Market will be available for sale from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$25 per show. Online tickets are available until 3:00 PM on the day of event
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Colonial Market & Fair
The annual Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon features dozens of America’s finest craftspeople and plenty of family fun!
Colonial-attired artisans demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leather-workings, weavings, furniture, and much more. “General Washington” will be on hand overseeing the lively Revolutionary War military drills and 18th-century entertainment including music, a balloon-launch, fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet and magic shows, plus hearty specialty food for sale on site.
Costumed interpreters will be demonstrating the 18th-century chocolate-making process using an authentic colonial recipe!
http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/colonial-market-fair/