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July 2016
Music on the Patio with Ben Mason at DuCard Vineyards
Join us for the award winning pop/rock music of local singer/songwriter Ben Mason as he entertains us with years of great tunes. Ben has been making beautiful music since the 60s and still produces music today (http://benmasonsongs.com/).
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/SummerSounds Concert — Sweet Yonder
Sweet Yonder
Sweet but Gutsy Folk & Bluegrass
Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors! Free. 6:30 – 8 pm.
Performances held at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Historic Downtown Manassas
https://center-for-the-arts.org/programs/summer-sounds-concerts/“South Pacific” by Ash Lawn Opera
“South Pacific” is an ever-topical story of love in the time of war, and one of the most heralded musicals of all time, telling of two love stories, both threatened by prejudice and war, during the American occupation of a beautiful island oasis. Featuring some of the greatest songs in musical theater history, including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy,” and “A Cockeyed Optimist,” this remarkable production will stay with you for years to come.
July 23 at 7:30 pm
July 24 at 2 pm
July 27 at 7:30 pm
July 29 at 7:30 pm
July 30 at 2 pm
Ash Lawn Opera presents South Pacific
The 2016 summer season concludes with South Pacific on July 23, 24(matinee), 27, 29, and 30(matinee), an ever-topical story of love in the time of war, and one of the most heralded musicals of all time. Since its premiere in 1949, it has won countless awards, including the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Awards both for its original run and its 2008 revival. South Pacific tells two love stories, both threatened by prejudice and war, during the American occupation of a beautiful island oasis. Featuring some of the greatest songs in musical theater history, including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy,” and “A Cockeyed Optimist,” this remarkable production will stay with you for years to come.
All performances at The Paramount Theater
July 23 at 7:30 pm
July 24 at 2 pm
July 27 at 7:30 pm
July 29 at 7:30 pm
July 30 at 2 pm
Ticket holders are invited to an engaging and enlightening lecture 45 minutes before each performance. Adult tickets start at $25.
http://www.theparamount.net/2016/ash-lawn-opera-presents-south-pacific/Legends by Lantern Light: Tales of War and Peace 1859-1867
Walking tour of Waterford, by lantern light, to include stops throughout the village with period-dressed interpreters.
http://www.waterfordhistory.org/history/waterford-churches.htmThe Piedmont Symphony Orchestra: “The Beatles and Friends” at Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
See how a symphony orchestra thinks outside the “Bachs!” Conductor Glenn Quader will lay down his baton, pick up his electric bass and show how this symphony orchestra can rock! Together, with a rock ensemble of guest musicians, the PSO will perform familiar tunes from the British and American rock songbook and will have you on your feet!
Show at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. In Advance Online: $31-$36/ At Gate: $35-$40
Chocolate and Wine Pairing at DuCard Vineyards
We are excited to welcome Lindt’s Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja to DuCard for a special Lindt Chocolate and Wine Program. We will meet in our new events room, at farm tables overlooking mountains and vines, and sample a flight of Lindt’s premium Excellence line of chocolates. Each wine will be paired with a DuCard wine that best complements it. Ann will share with us the history of chocolate, talk about her work in making Lindt’s fine chocolates and offer some samples of ‘raw’ chocolate for us to try. Limited seating, advance reservations required.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/chocolateandwinereservation.htmlPicturing English Pastimes: British Sporting Prints at the NSLM
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum
Address: 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117
Date: July 29, 2016 – January 15, 2017
Time: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Youth $8; Children Free
Phone: (540) 687-6542
Website: http://www.nationalsporting.org
Information: The exhibition Picturing English Pastimes: British Sporting Prints at the NSLM features a selection of late 18th and 19th century prints from the NSLM permanent collection. Curated by John H. Daniels Fellow Jennifer Strotz, the exhibition focuses on the British print market and includes examples by some of the most popular publishers and well-known sporting artists of the era. The installation includes equestrian subjects, such as horse racing, hunting, and coaching, and highlights different types of printmaking techniques.
To the Finish: The Art & Process of Greg Montgomery
Venue: National Sporting Library & Museum
Address: 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117
Date: July 29, 2016 – November 27, 2016
Time: Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Youth $8; Children Free
Phone: (540) 687-6542
Website: http://www.nationalsporting.org
Information: To the Finish: The Art & Process of Greg Montgomery delves into the artist’s creative process. The show of thirty-five fine art prints and preparatory materials features Montgomery’s early serigraphs (silkscreen prints), drawings, and cut-paper studies as well as giclées printed with the innovative ink-jet printing technology which was embraced by fine art print makers by the mid-1990s for the resulting realistic colors, detail, and faithfulness to the original medium.
Montgomery states of his process, “When beginning a drawing or illustration, it is the composition of a scene that catches my eye. I see the shapes, the darks and lights, the colors and balance or tensions within the scene. I seek to simplify what I see into flat solid shapes of color with hard edges and high contrast, creating strong focal points and aligning elements within the artwork to focus your view.”
This exhibit is sponsored by Greenhill Winery & Vineyards and NSLM Vice Chairman of the Board Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars.
http://www.nationalsporting.orgIntro to Hand Coloring Photos with Pastel
This workshop will explore the use of pastels to create a turn of the century look. Adding that chalk texture to your print turns your image into a mixed media piece of art. You will learn the various ways to apply the pastels on hot and cold press art papers. You will practice on images printed for hand coloring, while learning techniques on layering pastels and blending color. It is a relaxing method which allows you to experience the joy of coloring.
Cost $65
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-hand-painting-photos-with-pastel-tickets-26201653852Music on the Patio with Mattie Fuller at DuCard Vineyards
It’s summertime and we’ve got some cool wines for you to enjoy along with the cool tunes of house favorite Mattie Fuller (www.mattierocks.com). Come enjoy some easy listening soft rock, pop, Americana, and originals on the patio with Mattie while soaking in the beautiful mountain and vineyard scenery. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/FRIENDS OF 1927 CONCERT SERIES: THE QUEBE SISTERS
Location: Theatre Bristol
512 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $81 (includes Bristol, VA admission tax & ticketing fees)
The Birthplace of Country Music proudly welcomes Texas swing sweethearts The Quebe Sisters (sounds like “maybe”) to Theatre Bristol for an intimate Friends of 1927 Concert experience. The triple-threat fiddle champions and multi-part close harmony singers are alumni of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and have shared stages with music legends such as Willie Nelson, George Strait, Merle Haggard, and many more.
The Friends of 1927 Concert Series is an intimate concert experience where fans have the opportunity to interact with the artists in a relaxed setting. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are all included in the ticket price, along with taxes and fees.
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/events/event/friends-of-1927-concert-series-the-quebe-sisters/Frank Stringfellow, Confederate Scout and Mosby Ranger: Talk by Eric Buckland
Talk by historian/author Eric Buckland about the real-life hero of PBS’s Mercy Street show, Frank Stringfellow.
https://www.novaparks.com/parks/mt-zion-historic-parkAugust 2016
Beyond the Sky Line
Kathleen Wilmington will be Brush Strokes Gallery Featured Artist in August with her pastels and acrylics depicting clouds and visions “Beyond the Sky Line.”
www.brushstrokesfredericksburg.comCrowdsourced Transcription Project
Sonya Coleman has worked in Digital Collections at the Library of Virginia for four years. She studied art history and psychology at Hollins University. After working in museums and galleries, she discovered her niche at the intersection of special collections libraries and new technology while at Historical Collections at UVa Health Sciences Library. Her primary interests are accessibility, innovation, and preservation.
www.leesburgva.gov/ThomasBalchLibraryRemixed 4
Ponshop is excited to announce the 4th annual “Remixed” show, a community art exhibition featuring vinyl album art. The exhibition will run through the month of August, with the opening reception happening on Friday, August 5 (6-10pm).
10th Annual Upscale Sidewalk Sale
Townwide in Middleburg – sales galore – August 5,6,7
Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale
Middleburg, the quaint historic town nestled in Virginia’s horse country, is cleaning out its closets and storage areas and moving onto the sidewalks, August 5-7 for the 10th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. The sale, sponsored by the Middleburg branch of Sonabank, the Town of Middleburg and the Middleburg Business and Professional Association, will be held on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday as posted by shops. Look for balloons outside participating shops and restaurants!
Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk – Encounter God Through the Arts
First Friday at Kingdom Inspiration Studio August 5th – Encountering God Through The Arts.
Live music
Artist Demonstrations
Face Painting & Kid’s Crafts
light refreshments
FREE PARKING
FREE TROLLEY
6pm -9pm
Introducing a new Visual & Performing Arts Community in the ‘burg. Free Trolley from 6-9pm every First Friday. We are between stops C & D on Sophia Street.
“Remixed 4” Opening Reception
PONSHOP presents their eighth community art exhibition in August, featuring artwork on 12″ vinyl albums by over 40 participating artists. Opening reception is 5/8/16 6-10pm.
http://www.ponshopstudio.com