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September 2017
NSLM 7th Annual Polo Classic
7th Annual Polo Classic
Venue: Great Meadow
Address: 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198
You will not want to miss the National Sporting Library & Museum’s 7th Annual Polo Classic benefit on Sunday, September 10! 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. Notable polo players promise to deliver exciting competition. Tickets are now available! Visit our website www.nationalsporting.org for ticket prices or for more information, call 540-687-6542 ext. 26
http://www.nationalsporting.org“WeeOnes” at the Museum of Culpeper History
The Museum of Culpeper History hosts “WeeOnes” from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to children ages 1-5 and their caregiver, WeeOnes takes place in the Museum’s Kidz Discovery Zone where the children will participate in an activity, make a take-home craft, read a story, and have a snack too! Admission is $1/child and their caregivers are free! Space is limited so please call 540-829-1749 or email education@culpepermuseum.com to reserve your space today.
Colonial Ice Cream Fun
A Night of Colonial Ice Cream Fun!
September 14th 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Come to the Museum for a night of Colonial fun followed by ice cream! Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchildren to the Museum this evening on Grandparents Day! Admission to the Museum and program is $10 for up to four people and each person after this is $3 each. Children under 2 are free. Please RSVP by phone at 540-829-1749 or via email at education@culpepermuseum.com.
Fun Friday Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for
all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. Great for Grandparents to attend with the Grandkids! No registration required!
Child Car Seat Safety Check
The Culpeper Police Department will be holding a child car seat safety check September 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Culpeper Police Department located at 740 Old Brandy Road.
Culpeper Downtown Fiesta
The Culpeper Fiesta takes place in the heart of downtown Culpeper for 4 hours, 6 pm to 10 pm Friday, September 15th. Plan to bring your whole family down to the Depot (109 Commerce St., Culpeper, VA) for a night of good food and wonderful entertainment.
Free health screenings will be offered, including confidential HIV testing by FAHAAS, as well as glucose and blood pressure checks by University Physicians Group. Free flu shots will be administered by Walgreens. Complimentary children’s ID’s will be offered by the Culpeper Sheriff’s office and the Culpeper Town Police at the Food Closet location at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Kids can participate in children’s yoga, presented by Pranapiloga, while they wait!
The Lions Sight and Hearing Van will be in the Farmers’ Market parking lot, offering free screenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. No appointment is necessary.
Coffee with the Curator – The Horse in Ancient Greek Art
Join us for Coffee with the Curator sponsored by Middleburg Common Grounds! NSLM invites members of the public to celebrate its latest exhibition featuring a stunning collection of ancient greek vases. The program features an informal coffee reception followed by a tour of the new exhibition, The Horse in Ancient Greek Art.
$5 admission, free to NSLM members
RSVP to Anne Marie Barnes, Clarice & Robert H. Smith Educator, at ABarnes@NationalSporting.org, (540) 687-6542 x25
Music on the Patio with the Pollocks
Enjoy the end of Summer with some cool wine, beautiful mountain scenery, and the unique music of The Pollocks (http://www.thepollocksmusic.com/). The Pollocks offer up their unique blend of rock and roll and well-tuned Americana, with influences of Neil Young, Dylan, the Stones, and Velvet Underground. No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.comLive Music by Teddy Deal
Join us for a glass of your favorite wine, a Indian food pairing and fabulous live music by Teddy Deal.
narmadawinery.comReception: Visual Magic, The Art of Four Picture Book Illustrators
Contact: Jordan Exum, 703.330.2787 jexum@center-for-the-arts.org
Visual Magic – The Art of Four Picture Book Illustrators
September 13 – October 26
Visual Magic features four talented children’s book illustrators: Janet Stoeke, Carol Schwartz, Susan Roth, and Jennifer O’Connell. The artists have contributed to multiple children’s publications, and their crisp dynamic images bring life to the stories. They work with various mediums, including gouache, Photoshop, and even collage to express topics that range from science and nature to culture and history!
Meet the illustrators at the reception, September 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
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Greater Manassas/Prince William County sponsors theatrical productions for children and adults, teaches arts classes, promotes visual arts and provides community outreach programs for local youth. Founded in 1984 by a group of artists and art lovers, the Center aims to enrich the quality of life in the Northern Virginia suburbs through arts performance and education. A theater, an art gallery and classrooms are located in the historic Candy Factory building in Old Town Manassas, at 9419 Battle Street.
Under the Streetlamp
The Hylton Presents season opens with a lively celebration of classic hits from the 1950s to the 1970s. In an evening of unforgettable entertainment, Under the Streetlamp transports audiences back to an era of sharkskin suits and flashy cars with their tight harmonies and slick dance moves. Former stars of the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys, Eric Gutman, Christopher Kale Jones, Brandon Wardell, and Shonn Wiley exude the irresistible rapport of a modern-day Rat Pack as they perform doo-wop, Motown, and old time rock ‘n’ roll favorites. Enjoy popular hits from The Drifters, Roy Orbison, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles, plus a show-stopping salute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons that is guaranteed to bring down the house. A favorite of PBS audiences, this dynamic quartet comes to the Merchant Hall stage in an electrifying performance. Retro never sounded so good.
http://hyltoncenter.org/calendar/979/Toddler Storytime
(age 2) Mondays, 10:30 This is a fun and engaging “lapsit” program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and finger plays make this a fun time for all. Parents sit on the floor with their children in their laps, helping them to participate in the program. No registration necessary. Older siblings are welcome to attend.
FFRW Meeting
Pajama Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. This is a fun and engaging program designed to help children develop the early literacy skills they need to be ready to learn to read when they enter Kindergarten. Stories, songs, puppets, and games make this a fun time for all. Children attend with a parent or other caregiver. Children are encouraged to attend in their pajamas. No registration required!
Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Kate Hohman at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “Red Molly”
(Live) Americana powerhouse vocal trio Red Molly is known for their gorgeous harmonies, crisp musicianship, infectious songwriting, and warm, engaging stage presence. Laurie MacAllister (bass), Abbie Gardner (Dobro), and Molly Venter (guitar) weave together the threads of American music – from folk roots to bluegrass, from heartbreaking ballads to barn-burning honky tonk – as effortlessly as they blend their caramel voices into their signature soaring, crystalline three-part harmonies. Gracing stages from Denver to Denmark, from Australia to Austin, Red Molly is renowned for their live performances. At the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. Tickets are required for this free event and can be reserved at www.redmollyculpeper.eventbrite.com. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Buck and Griz show at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Buck and Griz show at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “Martin Family Circus”
(Live) The Martin Family Circus returns to the Packard Campus Theater following a full-house performance last December. Bringing their energetic mix of Country, Pop and Rock music, this self-contained vocal-driven melodic band of two parents and four kids ranging in age from ten to nineteen packs a punch with their rich stack of family harmonies in a soaring blend. Representing four generations of musical heritage, Martin Family Circus delivers soulful family harmony, steeped in traditional roots. At the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. Tickets are required for this family-friendly free concert free and can be reserved at www.mfc-culpeper.eventbrite.com. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Live Music by Thom Feucht
Join us for a glass of your favorite wine, a Indian food pairing and fabulous live music by singer/songwriter Thom Feucht.
narmadawinery.com6th Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival
Join us in Historic Downtown Leesburg, Virginia on September 23-24, 2017 to explore and discover ART: all original and handmade. Discover the artistic vision and creative talents of 100 artists from throughout Virginia and across America: a boutique show of original art. The 6th Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival is graciously hosted by the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts.
Explore the creativity and diversity of styles in the creations of painters, jewelers, sculptors, digital artisans, photographers, mixed-media and fiber artists. Select from handmade artwork in glass, ceramics, metalwork and woodworking. Interact with the artisans and learn how your pieces were created. Purchase for your home or office or commission a piece specifically for you! Discover how art enriches your life!
Hours of the event are Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-5. The location is historic Downtown Leesburg at the intersection of Market and King streets. Admission is free! Come discover Art!
http://www.paragonartevents.com/S-59-Leesburg+Fall+Fine+Art+Festival.html