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May 2016
Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase
For the first time in its history, the Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Foundation for the Humanities will partner with Ash Lawn-Highland, the historic home of James Monroe, to present the annual Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase. Now in its thirteenth year, the showcase is a free, family-friendly event that highlights the Commonwealth’s folk masters and apprentices from the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. The event celebrates the traditional music, crafts, and foodways of Virginia, introducing the public to the master artists and apprentices who keep the traditions alive. This year an expected audience of more than 500 people will enjoy more than ten live musical performances and a dazzling display of engaging demonstrations—from bluegrass to oyster shucking—at Ash Lawn-Highland.
Past Apprenticeship Showcases have featured masters of a diverse array of traditional arts and skills from across Virginia, from decoy carving of the Eastern Shore to cornshuck doll making from the Virginia coalfields. Musical performances have demonstrated the remarkable breadth of music styles and traditions, including bluegrass, Piedmont blues, gospel, and old time stringband, as well as musical traditions newer to Virginia, from immigrant communities across the world. Traditional foodways presented have included country ham curing, Mexican molé making, canning, fried pie making, and the traditional methods for rendering maple syrup and honey. And each year audience members are treated to genuine Brunswick Stew and Northern Neck oysters, shucked by national champion shuckers Deborah Pratt and Clementine Macon of the Northern Neck.
http://VirginiaHumanities.org/Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase
Celebrating Virginia’s master artists and their apprentices, this free festival features the music, food, and crafts of the Commonwealth, including: bluegrass with Danny Knicely, Billy Baker, and Herschel Sizemore; blues with Sherman Holmes; old time with Whitetop Mountain Band; real Brunswick stew by the Proclamation stew crew; oyster shucking contest with Deborah Pratt and Clementine Macon; paper sculptures by Mama-Girl; salt making by Jim Bordwine, and so much more.
http://virginiafolklife.org/event/2016showcase/Wine-Down Wednesdays at Keswick Vineyards
Join us every third Wednesday to “wine down” with some great music, food, and, of course, wine from 5:30pm to 8:30pm!
5:30-8:30pm, Keswick Vineyards 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick, VA 22947, 434-244-3341
Dates: 5/18; 6/15; 7/20; 8/17; 9/21; 10/19
http://www.keswickvineyards.com/Visit-Us/Winery-Events/Wine-Down-WednesdayStage Door Youth presents James and the Giant Peach
Wiz popping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in David Wood’s stage adaption of Roald Dahl’s exciting story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen! Take a journey with the Stage Door Youth cast as they present this classic adventure tale! Stage Door Youth is a division of Stage Door Productions, Inc.
May 20 at 7:00 p.m. & May 21 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
The Marshall Center
8802 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Adults $12 Students $8
Visit www.stagedoorproductions.org/Tickets/ for information about Kids’ Saturday Matinee and Spotsylvania resident ticket discounts!
Spring Open House
Our nursery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for drop in customers and visitors. We specialize in Japanese Maples, Ginkgoes and Dwarf conifers. We have them from very young to large and mature specimens.
japanesemaples.comBox’d Wine and Burgers by the Bay
Box’d wine takes on a whole new meaning, one of discovery and adventure as one of Virginia’s finest Sommeliers, Samir, along with our Executive Chef, TV Flynn, guide you through a fantastic evening. As you taste and experience excellent wines hidden by boxes, we challenge you to determine if they come from a box or a bottle, a fine winery or a new-age vintner. Paired with gourmet burgers and more, enjoy this innovative culinary evening on the Tides Inn Croquet Lawn.
http://www.tidesinn.com/cuisine/dining-events/boxed-wine-and-burgers-by-the-bay/Piedmont Regional Art Show and Sale
Artists of all media and levels of experience are exhibiting their original art works May 20-22. Now in its 69th year at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, the spring art show is a rich tradition and a highlight of spring for art lovers. Last year 133 artists exhibited 340 pieces of art work. The show will open Friday evening with a Wine and Cheese reception from 6-8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Admission to the Gala is free to exhibiting artists and sponsors; additional guests are $15 each. Free admission Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday 11:30-3, with donations appreciated. Proceeds of the show benefit local ministries of Grace Church and help ensure continuation of the show.
www.gracetheplains.orgBorder Bash 2016
Border Bash takes place on State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol. Vendors and activities set up at 6:30 p.m. and live music begins at 7:00 p.m. Border Bash is a free community event supported by the Cities of Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee, Anne and Ben Cowan, Bank of Tennessee, Blackbird Bakery, Blakley-Mitchell Co., Brown, Edwards & Co., Camellia Digital, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Express AV Productions, New Peoples Bank, Renasant Bank, Revolution Curbside Recycling, Strongwell Corporation, The Bristol Hotel: McCall Capital, LLC, Tom and Barbara Smith/ Merrill Lynch, Tri City Tent and Event, Walling Distributing, Wells Fargo and media sponsors Bristol Herald Courier, WBCM Radio Bristol, 99.3 The X, Electric 94.9 FM, WCYB-5, and WXBQ 96.9 FM.
2016 Border Bash band lineup:
• May 20 – The Carolina Catskins (ragtime, Appalacian swing) | The Tennessee Stifflegs (old-time, Western swing)
• June 3 – The Dirk Quinn Band (funk/jazz improv) | Elliot Root (alt-rock)
• June 17 – Abbie Gardner & Jesse Terry (Americana) | The Midatlantic (folk-rock, newgrass)
• July 4 – Front Country (Americana) | Rob Nance (Americana)
• July 15 – The Comet Conductors (rock) | B R U N S (rock)
• August 5 – The Grand Shell Game (prog-Americana) | The Kodiak Brotherhood (southern rock)
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/border-bash-is-back/Greek Heritage Day
May 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
OPA!! Celebrate Spring 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!
Cost of admission:
General Public – $20.00 – includes a wine tasting, a wine glass and access to the music, food and dancing.
Children 13 and under – Free.
Designated Driver – $10.00
Paint WITH Wine at the Purcellville Music and Arts Festical
Let your creative juices flow when we get together to create using wine and coffee as our paint!
In this fun and unique class, you’ll learn how to turn wine and coffee into more than just something to drink. We’ll be using these natural elements to create a beautiful, small painting for you to take home. We’ll exercise your brain – but, don’t worry – even with limited artistic talent, you’ll take home something to be proud of!
Spend an hour with local artist Andrea Cybyk, enjoy a glass of wine from 868 Estate (optional) and have a great time Painting with Wine at the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival.
Two classes: 11AM and 1PM
Jeff Morrow Exhibit in Middleburg
Gallery On Madison is hosting a special exhibit by Jeff Morrow oil paintings as part of the fourth annual Art in the Burg celebration on Saturday, May 21. Jeff Morrow is an award winning portrait and animal/sporting artist. www.galleryonmadison.com
www.galleryonmadison.comThe Tides Inn Music Festival
Trade tees for tunes and rock out to four talented bands: East of Hollywood, Matt Sease, Mercy Creek and Respect.
The Tides Inn Music Festival will be outdoors on the lush grounds of the Golden Eagle Golf Club. Cool brews, beverages and street food will be available for purchase. Vendors include Karnage Asada, 757 Seoul, Byrd Seafood and My Big Fat Grapevine Food Truck.
$20 per person cover for music. Tickets are on sale now and the day of the festival. A portion of all proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society.
Free parking at the Golden Eagle and a complimentary shuttle from the Tides Inn. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
http://www.tidesinn.com/music-festival/Charm City Junction + Ken & Brad Kolodner
From dance inducing Old Time rhythms and foot stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they’ll go next. The band is comprised of four of the most talented and promising acoustic roots musicians in the country.
Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players and old-time fiddlers in the US, Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son, Brad Kolodner, a rising star in the clawhammer banjo world to perform tight and musical arrangements of original and traditional old-time music with a “creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation.”
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 21 at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$15 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event
$20 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Land Trust of Virginia Garden Party
The Land Trust of Virginia Garden Party will be held on May 22, 2016 at Orion, the home of Gayden and Robin Parker, in Northern Fauquier County. The estate is nestled in heart of Orange County Hunt territory, with near 180-degree views of rolling hills, pastures and the Blue Ridge from a lovely terrace and garden setting. Join LTV for an afternoon celebrating conservation efforts to save Virginia’s open space, natural resources, and cultural heritage.
The Garden Party will again feature a “wet paint” auction, Painting for Preservation, where artists will create individual and unique artworks from selected locations in the Orion garden. Party guests will be able to bid on these works of art during the party to secure their opportunity to take a canvas home. In addition, there will be a silent auction featuring items from local shops and restaurants for consideration.
www.landtrustva.org
The Vine: Judgment of Paris… a women’s wine dinner at 868 Estate
In May, 1976, California took the wine world by surprise when they bested the French at a blind tasting in Paris. Tonight we will drink wines from California and France paired with a gourmet meal created with ingredients from our local farmers in Loudoun County. See what you think – which wine comes out on top at the Judgement of The Vine 2016.
http://868estatevineyards.com/event/the-vine-judgment-of-paris/?instance_id=2334The Honey Dewdrops
Don’t miss the Honey Dewdrops as they bring their unique blend of folk and roots music to Barns of Rose Hill.
Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish share more than most couples. As the Honey Dewdrops, they share stages from venues to festivals across North America, stretches of rolling, infinite roadway, and a lot of songs; they share one mic and a hunger to pay attention to what endures.
With tight harmonies and an musical ensemble that includes clawhammer banjo, mandolin and guitars, the effect is to leave listeners with only what matters: the heart of the song and clarity over ornamentation.
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$15 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event
$20 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Live Music at Narmada Winery
Live music from 2-5pm by Capital Celtic.
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?page_id=31The 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/The Corn Potato String Band
Join us for a night of Old-Time and Traditional American music with the Corn Potato String Band!
The Corn Potato String Band has earned high praise in traditional American music, keeping old time fiddle and banjo music from a one-way trip to the dustbins of history. The Corn Potatos have delighted audiences with their driving fiddle tunes and harmonious singing across the US, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and India. They are all multi-instrumentalists dedicated to continuing the music and dance traditions of the Central and Southern US. In addition to being champion fiddlers they play banjo, guitar, bass and mandolin and deftly handle many different antiquated styles including ballads, “ho-downs,” country “rags” and southern gospel, specializing in twin fiddling and double banjo tunes.
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 28 at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$15 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event
$20 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Live Music at Narmada Winery
Live music from 2-5pm by Mosby Territory.
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?page_id=31