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April 2016
Terrarium Workshop at The Market at Grelen
Terrariums require minimal care, make great gifts and are simply beautiful which is why they get so much attention in the gardening world. The Market at Grelen customers continue to show plenty of passion for the subject, so we are offering this popular class again. Come get your hands dirty and learn how to create one of these beauties using one of our Garden Terrarium Kits. Everything you need is included in the kit, except miniature plants. You can choose from a terrarium that sits on a table (8″, 10″ or 12″) or one that hangs (see photos). We have a huge selection of mini succulents, house plants and cacti. Plants & Miniatures will be 15% off for all participants on the day of the workshop. There is no “workshop fee” as we are only charging for materials. Coffee is included. If you’d rather make a terrarium using a different type of terrarium (we have lots!), that is fine, but please email info@themarketatgrelen so that we can sign you up and quote you a custom price. Reserve TODAY… Lunch will be available in the cafe 11:30 – 2:30 a la carte.
https://squareup.com/store/the-market-at-grelen“Project Wild Thing” Screening
The Land Trust of Virginia, in conjunction with the Goose Creek Association and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, will host a free screening of Project Wild Thing on Friday April 22, 2016 at The Hill School Performing Arts Center in Middleburg, VA. The 4:30 screening will be preceded by a visit from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center’s Animal Ambassadors and a second screening will be held at 7:15 pm. Admission is free.
Project Wild Thing is a documentary chronicling one man’s personal quest to get his children off the couch and into the great outdoors and is an ambitious, feature-length documentary that takes a funny and accessible look at a complex issue, the increasingly fragile connection between children and nature.
David Bond is a filmmaker and a father. Things have really changed since he was a kid. His children are hooked on screens and don’t want to go outdoors; they want iPads, TV and plastic toys. The marketing departments of Apple, Disney and Mattel control his children better than he can. Determined to get them up and out, David appoints himself as the Marketing Director for Nature. With the help of branding and outdoor experts, he develops and launches a nationwide marketing campaign to get British children outside. But the competition is not going to lie down and let some upstart with a free product steal their market. Project Wild Thing is the hilarious, real-life story of one man’s determination to get children out and into the ultimate, free wonder-product: Nature.
The Hill School is located at 130 S. Madison St, Middleburg, VA.
www.landtrustva.orgBook Talk By Lesley Lee Francis – You Come Too: My Journey with Robert Frost
Join us on April 22 as Lesley Lee Francis, granddaughter of the beloved American poet Robert Frost, talks about her new book, You Come Too: My Journey with Robert Frost. In the book, she combines priceless personal memories and rigorous research to create a portrait of Frost and the women, including herself, whose lives he touched.
Francis’s invaluable insights into Frost’s poetry and her inclusion of previously unpublished family writings and photographs make this book essential to Frost scholarship. But You Come Too will appeal to anyone interested in this great poet’s life and work. It also reveals unforgettable stories of strong, independent women and their passion to create and share poetry.
http://barnsofrosehill.org/event/book-talk-w-lesley-lee-francis/Opening Day: Thru the Garden Gate Art Exhibit
Join us on Saturday, April 23 as we celebrate Historic Garden Week in Virginia with the opening day of our latest exhibit -Thru The Garden Gate.
Thru The Garden Gate is a multimedia exhibit that will feature around 25 artists from Clarke County and beyond. Paintings, sculptures, photographs, textiles and pottery reflecting a garden theme will be on display in Barns of Rose Hill Lower Gallery from April 23rd through May 28th. Stop by and welcome spring as you enjoy this beautiful exhibit. Artwork will be for sale if you are looking for a nice gift for Mothers’ Day, birthdays or early holiday shopping.
Opening Day Date & Time:
Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission is Free
The exhibit runs from April 23 through May 28, 2016
Note: Exhibits are free and open Tuesday-Saturday (Closed Mondays) from Noon to 3:00 PM as well as during concerts and by appointment.
Art at the Mill: Burwell Morgan Mill
In October 1990, a small group of artists got together and proposed an idea for an art show at the Burwell-Morgan Mill. Using whatever material they could find to install the art, these artists worked tirelessly to produce what was to become the very first Art at the Mill show. Over time, Art at the Mill has grown from a three-day show of a handful of art into one of the most recognized and prestigious art shows in the region. Though Art at the Mill has grown substantially over the years to include thousands of artists and buyers from all over the country, the show’s basic principles remain the same: to have fun, bring together artists and promote the extraordinary artistic talent of the region.
Art at the Mill will be open this spring during the following hours: Sundays-Fridays 12-5, Saturdays 10-6.
Mothers, please join us for a Free Admission Day on Mother’s Day, May 8th! Mothers get in free! Also, if you bring your mother, the both of you get in free!
http://www.clarkehistory.org/art-at-the-mill.htmlWalker’s Run at the Theatre at Washington, VA
Walker’s Run has developed a loyal following in and around the Appalachians for its unique, improvisational mountain-music. Walking the fine line between tradition and exploration, Walker’s Run stretches beyond the realm of traditional Appalachian folk music, incorporating world music, jazz, and punk influences.
Walker’s Run and its members have appeared on prestigious stages throughout the United States and overseas, including the Kennedy Center and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Band members include founding member Brennan Gilmore on guitar and vocals; Zack Blatter on bass, award-winning fiddle player Nate Leath (Leathal Matter, Old School Freight Train), mandolin player Andy Thacker (Love Canon), and percussionist Nick Falk (Boston Boys). While Walker’s Run’s origins are in Rockbridge County, Virginia, the band currently is split between Washington DC, Charlottesville, VA and Brooklyn, NY.
Tickets for the performance at the Theatre on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 8 p.m. are $25 for adults and $10 for students under 18. For reservations, please visit TheatreWashingtonVA.com or send email to info@TheatreWashingtonVA.com. The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, P.O. Box 322, Washington VA 22747, 540-675-1253.
TheatreWashingtonVA.comWar in the Chesapeake: The British Campaigns to Control the Bay, 1813-14
With Charles Neimeyer: When President James Madison declared war against Britain in the summer of 1812, the United States of America was far from united. Despite Britain’s trouble with Napoleon, the decision to go to war with a superior military power was bold, and it could have been disastrous. War in the Chesapeake tells the story of the British campaigns of 1813 and 1814 and provides valuable insights into the courage and incompetence from both of the warring parties. By the summer campaign of 1814, the British had trounced the Americans at Bladensburg and burned Washington, DC. British leaders, Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane and Major General Robert Ross, did not expect any other strong resistance after these quick victories. However, the Americans shocked the British with a stalwart defense at Fort McHenry and achieved a historic American victory. War in the Chesapeake tells the stories of naval leaders like John Rodgers, Stephen Decatur, and Major General Samuel Smith, whose leadership at Baltimore was decisive and masterful. It provides a look back at the operations leading to one of the most famous nights in American history, the defense of Fort McHenry. Charles Neimeyer’s work shows the significance and power of American courage in the face of adversity, and War in the Chesapeake is a comprehensive study of the young U.S. Navy’s performance during the War of 1812.
Charles P. Neimeyer is currently the director of Marine Corps history and the Gray Research Center at Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia. Prior to coming to Quantico, Neimeyer served as dean of academics at the Naval War College and the Forrest Sherman Chair of Public Diplomacy in Newport, Rhode Island, as well as vice president of academic affairs at Valley Forge Military Academy and College. He also served as a history professor at the US Naval Academy and the University of Central Oklahoma. He is the author of America Goes to War: A Social History of the Continental Army, 1775–1783, and The Revolutionary War. Books will be available for purchase.
Programs sponsored by Thomas Balch Library are held in the downstairs meeting room and are free unless otherwise noted. Due to limited seating we recommend registering in advance by calling 703/737-7195 or emailing us at balchlib@leesburgva.gov
Earth Day Vineyard Tour
Join Winemaker Stephen Barnard for a guided walking tour through the vineyards with an in depth discussion about how we grow grapes on the farm. Learn about the challenges of growing grapes in Virginia and what practices we implement to combat those.
We will be tasting Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Touriga in the specific vineyard blocks as we talk about training techniques and how each block is managed separately. For guests on the tour, we are offering an additional 5% discount on wine purchases made that day in the tasting room. Cost is $20 for Wine Club members and $25 for the general public.
Reserve your spot by contacting Karen in the tasting room at (434) 244.331 x105 or email us at tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com. Payment is due at time of booking.
www.keswickvineyards.comVirginia House and Garden Tour at Belle Grove, Mosby Safe House and Home of Diarist Amanda Virginia Edmonds
Mosby Heritage Interpretive Group (GGIG) will be presenting 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For admission information to the four Middleburg area gardens, including Belle Grove, on Sunday, April 24, visit Virginia Garden Week. Tickets can be purchased in the days of the tour at Buchanan Hall or the National Sporting Library and Museum.
http://mosbyheritagearea.org/calendar/2016/1/30/virginia-house-garden-tour-at-belle-grove-mosby-safe-house-and-home-of-diarist-amanda-virginia-edmondsUncork and Color at Three Fox Vineyards!
Come enjoy some Three Fox wine while taking a painting class with Julie Taylor of Uncork and Color. Painters will receive special discounts on wine. Register at:
http://www.uncorkandcolor.com/store/p79/Sunday,_April_24:_Vineyard_Sunset_at_Three_Fox_Vineyards.html
Bluegrass & BBQ Series Featuring The Foghorn Stringband
Join us for a night of Bluegrass & BBQ with The Foghorn Stringband playing their “Hard Hittin’ Rural American” music!
The sound of the Portland, Oregon’s Foghorn Stringband could have come barreling through the grille-cloth of those big console radios in the living rooms of the 1950’s, when the traditional sounds of rural America were still on the minds of young musicians transferring the old-time music to a distinctively modern age. Their tight instrumental work and line-up – fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar – is reminiscent of early bluegrass, but their powerful approach is whole-heartedly old-time, centered largely by the fiddle. Devoted to the interpretation and performance of American stringband music, their style encompasses early country music, the fiddle repertoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the stringband sounds of the Piedmont region.
Sunday, April 24 | Doors open at 7:00 and concert starts at 8:00 PM
Award-winning BBQ from Jordan Springs Market be available for sale from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
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
Beer, Bourbon, Bacon and Beyond Dinner at The New Bridge Wine Bar & Restaurant
We are collaborating with Heritage Brewing, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company and Whiffletree Farm to bring you a twist on our pairing dinners. Instead of a wine-paired dinner, we will be pairing distilled spirits and craft beer with recipes of all things pork (of course, that means some bacon!)
Yes, we know that the spirits from Catoctin Creek are technically whiskey. The name of the event could be misleading, but we liked the alliteration of it! Forgive us!
This is a celebration of sustainable, locally-sourced and organic production methods from farms, breweries and distilleries.
Whiffletree Farm uses farming methods that create the best environment for it’s animals, improves the fertility of the land, and results in the most nutritious meat and eggs for customers. Their beef cattle are 100% grass fed. Turkeys, broiler chickens, pigs, and laying hens live outdoors and are given feed without any genetically modified ingredients.
Heritage Brewing uses 100% Organic base malts and 92% of all ingredients are either organic or locally sourced.
Catoctin Creek Organic Roundstone Rye® is one of the few organic whiskeys in the entire world!
Did you know that Heritage Brewing Amber Ale is aged in Catoctin Creek Distilling Company rye whiskey barrels? How’s that for tying it all together?
The menu is inspired by the book, Beyond Bacon: Paleo Recipes that Respect the Whole Hog by PaleoParents http://paleoparents.com/
Call 540-349-9339 or email elizabeth@thenewbridge.net to make reservations. $80 per person
https://www.facebook.com/events/201538543541248/Michael Lynche & The Black Saints
Get ready for music of the most iconic R&B/Soul legends of all-time with Michael Lynche & The Black Saints. There’s music, there’s storytelling, there’s undeniable heart. R&B Legends – created by and starring American Idol alumni, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche – will leave you singing, dancing, and uplifted!
Michael and his band will perform music by James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Luther Vandross, Al Green and more.
After wowing millions of fans on American Idol with his comforting and powerful voice and performing throughout the United States as part of the American Idol LIVE! tour, Michael has created his sonically rich and lyrically inviting debut album. The first single, “Who’s Gonna Love You More” rose steadily on the Urban Adult Contemporary charts. The second single, “Today” has impacted Adult Contemporary and Smooth Jazz radio.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 27 at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$25 in advance until 1:00 PM on the day of event
$30 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
“Open Late” Summer Concert Series at the NSLM
The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is pleased to announce the return of Open Late, the free summer concert series that takes place once a month from April through August. The event series features regional performers, craft beers, and local wineries, and guests can stroll through the art Museum from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“Everyone is invited to relax on our campus lawn, enjoy a musical concert, try regional wines and Virginia craft beers, and picnic with friends. We’ve planned these events with young families in mind and with the hope that those passing through Middleburg heading east or west after work will join us,” explains Melanie Mathewes, Executive Director of the National Sporting Library & Museum.
The Open Late series was created in 2015 as a community event to provide area residents a unique opportunity to explore the art exhibitions and collections on view in the Museum. “Knowing everyone has busy schedules during the day, we thought staying open late would give people a chance to come and visit,” says Mathewes.
Open Late is a free, public event. Picnics are welcome and a cash bar will be available – no outside alcohol is permitted on premises. The event is rain or shine.
Open Late Calendar
Friday, April 29
Partner: Middleburg Hunt Point-to-Point
Band: Ashby Run
Friday, May 27
Partner: Land Trust of Virginia
Band: Danielle Westphal and Company
Friday, June 17
Partner: George Mason University
Band: Jazz Combo from Mason Music Productions
Friday, July 29
Partner: MARE Center and Virginia Tech
Band: Piedmont Symphony Orchestra
Friday, August 26
Partner: Mosby Heritage Area Association
Band: Tara Mills and Jimmy Stelling
Oatlands Spring Gala
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens will hold its annual Spring Gala on April 30, 2016, as it celebrates being open to the public as a National Trust Historic Site for 50 Years. Oatlands features a magnificent 1804 mansion, the South’s oldest greenhouse, terraced gardens and more than 415 acres of beautiful fields for future generations to explore, experience and appreciate.
On April 30, 2016, beginning at 7 p.m., residents from across the National Capital Region will gather for an evening of elegance and celebration to support Oatlands Historic House & Gardens and its mission of historic preservation, land conservation research, education and community outreach. Gala Committee Co-Chairs Mary Sue Kitchen and Katharine Stewart are leading the evening’s efforts which will include dinner, dancing, a live and silent auction and much more.
Oatlands is grateful to the following major sponsors for their support of the Gala: Middleburg Bank, PURE Insurance, AHT Insurance, StoneSprings Hospital Center, and EagleBank.
www.oatlands.org/galaHigh on the Hog Virginia Pig Roast at Philip Carter Winery
On April 30th, there’s a new tradition in Virginia wine country — join us for High on the Hog and wear your Virginia spring best!
www.pcwinery.comNarmada Winemaker Dinner
Narmada Winery’s April Winemaker Dinner is a unique event where you will be able to savor both a library selection and a pre-release vintage! As always, those attending the dinner will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase their favorites at special savings at the end of the evening.
Reception
OUR SIGNATURE MOM SANGRIA
First Course
An Assortment of Appetizers
Chicken Tikka, Papri Chaat and Papadum
NARMADA DREAM RESERVE 2011
Main Course
Chicken Vindaloo
or
Paneer Tikka Masala
served over rice with Aloo Gobi, assorted naan, and dal
NARMADA YASH-VIR 2009
Library Selection!
Dessert
Gulab Jamun and Rasmadhuri
NARMADA LOTUS 2012
Pre-Release!
Only $79 per person
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?product=explore-some-of-narmadas-most-precious-jewels-at-our-april-winemaker-dinnerMay 2016
Yoga on Tap at Old Bust Head Brewing Company
Join us in our taproom for yoga with Jewel! Tickets are $12 and all levels are welcome.
https://www.oldbusthead.com/yoga-tap-live-music-john-cresswellSea & Sky – an exhibit by copper artist Anne Jordan and mixed media artist Karen Watson
Arts in the Village Gallery announces the May Featured Artists exhibit, Sea & Sky, featuring the sculptural copper designs of Anne Jordan, and the richly textured mixed media paintings of Karen Watson.
Anne Jordan’s chasing and repousse techniques cause delightful dimensional starfish, sea horses and other designs to emerge from copper sheet.
Working with acrylic on texturized surfaces, Karen Watson builds up layers of intrigue, as well as small niches housing found objects, waiting to be discovered.
All are invited to the open to the public Artists Reception at the Gallery on Saturday, May 14th from 5 to 8 pm.