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July 2017
Film: “Once Upon a Time in the West”
(Paramount, 1968) Disdained as “Spaghetti Westerns” when they first appeared in American movie theaters, the best of these films, such as “Once Upon a Time in the West,” are now recognized as among the greatest achievements of the Western movie genre. Director Sergio Leone’s operatic visual homage to the American Western legend is a chilling tale of vengeance set against the backdrop of the coming of the railroad. Ennio Morricone’s magnificent score is likewise recognized for its brilliance. The film stars Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale and Woody Strode. It was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2009. 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Friendship Day
In Argentina, there is actually a day to celebrate friendship, and Bogati is getting in on the fun!
Visit the winery with a friend, and your friend will get a free glass of wine when you buy a bottle!
Now what better way is there to celebrate friendship than with Virginian wine?!
http://www.bogatibodega.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm/_/719/Friendship-Day/History Presentation
Eugene Schmiel will present “The life of Jacob Dolson Cox, Ohio Citizen-General”, one of the Brandy Station Foundation Sunday lectures, at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road in Brandy Station at 2 p.m.. Free; donations to the BSF welcome. www.brandystationfoundation.com
Bluemont Summer Concert with DuPont Brass
DuPont Brass is a new, and innovative brass band hailing from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, originally composed of five music majors from Howard University trying to raise money for tuition during the Christmas season.
Gaining ample popularity from playing at local Metro Rail stations, DuPont Brass has had the honor of performing for a multitude of distinguished occasions. DuPont Brass has also performed throughout the city as a featured group with the acclaimed D.C. Jazz Festival, Washington Post, and WPFW. The young group’s eclectic nature has been the key to their success, as DuPont Brass is trained in both classical and contemporary genres. The groups overall mission is to uplift the spirits of people with their music, not just in the DMV area, but across the world.
All are welcome, bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics; no pets, alcohol, or smoking allowed; refreshments are available for sale by local community organizations. In the event of bad weather, the indoor location will be Leesburg United Methodist Church.
$5 General Admission
$4 Seniors and Friends
$2 Kids 12 and under
August 2017
“Sparks of Summer”
With summer in full swing, BozArt Fine Art Collective has a show in Waynesboro entitled “Sparks of Summer.” The exhibit includes different genres: landscape, portrait, abstract, still life, photorealism, minimalism, impressionism and fauvism — represented through paintings and pottery.
Our signature is a collaborative artwork created by 11 members. The creation is inspired by each artist choosing 3 descriptive words to represent their view, feelings and imagination of summer.
The show will be exhibited August 2 – September 2 at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA. A reception will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 5-7 pm. For more information, contact http://www.svacart.com/ or 540-949,7662.
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.
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 4-6 for the 11th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. The sale, sponsored by 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!
For additional information, please contact the Middleburg Town Office at 540-687-5152.
First Friday at the Winery
Wind down your week with live music, local food and wine at the winery – every first Friday this spring, summer and fall!
Each month we’re bringing in a talented musician to serenade your blues away and a chef’s special culinary offering so you don’t even have to cook!
So soak in that evening sunshine on our terrace overlooking the pond and grab yourself a glass of your favorite Bogati wine – it’s time to relax!
http://www.bogatibodega.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm/_/732/First-Friday-at-the-Winery/Max-Karl Winkler Woodcut and Print Demonstration
Join us Saturday, August 4 at 6 pm in the Caton Merchant Family Gallery (Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas/PW County) for a woodcut and print demonstration by artist and previous Smithsonian educator, Max-Karl Winkler. The demonstration will be followed by a Q & A.
Max-Karl Winkler has been an artist and teacher in the Washington metropolitan area since 1984; his work is in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of American Art, the Georgetown University Library, and many private collections.
His recent work has been executed in pen and ink, woodcut, wood engraving, watercolor, and oil painting, with additional interest in more complex techniques and formats such as: the multiblock color woodcut, the reduction woodcut, and the whiteline woodcut.
https://center-for-the-arts.org/once-more-with-feeling-woodcuts-and-related-works-by-max-karl-winkler/“Remixed 5” Vinyl Album Art Show Opening Reception
Opening Reception: Friday, August 4 (6-9pm)
Exhibition Dates: August 4-26, 2017
PONSHOP Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce their tenth community art exhibition in August of 2017. “Remixed 5” features original artwork using 12” vinyl record albums. The exhibit includes over fifty participating artists work on this unconventional canvas. The opening reception for “Remixed 5” will be Friday, August 4 (6-9pm).
This is the fifth year of the “Remixed” vinyl-themed show and PONSHOP has received an overwhelming response from local artists. As of this press release, the gallery has issued over seventy albums to be adorned by over thirty-five artists. This community art show has proven to be a great addition to the gallery’s exhibition schedule, involving artists of all backgrounds and also boasting affordable artworks for the home or office ranging from $25-$150. “Remixed 5” will be curated by gallery owners Scarlett and Gabriel Pons.
The First Friday Reception will include “Vintage DJ” services by Raven Hi-Fi, spinning tunes using a classic turntable setup. PONSHOP’s garden space will boast an outdoor pop-up Listening Booth by The Record Mann Archive. All are invited to celebrate in the art of vinyl.
Featured artists include Jenna Andersen (Williamsburg, VA), Anna Martin, James Walker (Leesburg, VA), Samantha Brodek (Richmond, VA), Maddie Huddle (Fredericksburg, VA), and Martin Reamy (Richmond, VA).
http://www.ponshopstudio.comLibations on the Lawn
The Museum of Culpeper History’s Libations on the Lawn will be held behind the Burgadine House at 803 S. Main Street. Food, drink and live music will be provided courtesy of our sponsor CFC Farm & Home Center! A suggested donation of $8 per member and $10 per non member will benefit future museum programs and events. Wear a Hawaiian theme for a discount and bring your lawn chair too! 540-829-1749.
Mitchells Presbyterian Vacation Bible School
Mitchells Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on the weekend of August 4-6. The theme for this year’s school is “Camp Out: Getting S’more of Jesus.” The Bible focus will be John 8-12; Jesus says “I am the light of the world.” VBS will begin on Friday with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by games, crafts, and Bible lessons from 7 thru 9 p.m. Participants are welcome to spend the night, but will need tents, sleeping bags, and a parent or guardian to stay with them. On Saturday, breakfast for campers will be served at 8 a.m. and lunch will be at 11 a.m. There will be a campfire on Friday for everyone, including those who don’t plan to camp out. Ending ceremonies will be at Church on Sunday with a pot luck lunch to follow. Please call the Church at 825-1079 for more information.
Live Music at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with a surprise guest musician at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “La Bohème”
(MGM, 1926) Lillian Gish, called the “First Lady of American Cinema,” is credited with pioneering a more natural style of film acting. After appearing in more than 70 films beginning in 1912, many with director D.W. Griffith, she signed with the recently formed MGM who offered Gish significant creative control on her projects, including choice of directors and co-stars. For her inaugural MGM effort, Gish selected King Vidor to direct “La Bohème” based on Henri Murger’s 1851 novel “La Vie de la bohème” (The Life of the Bohemian.) Gish is cast as Mimi, the delicate seamstress who takes up residence in Paris’s artists’ colony where she falls in love with aspiring painter Rodolphe (John Gilbert). Renee Adoree co-stars as the saucy Musette, while Edward Everett Horton steals several scenes as Rodolphe’s musician friend Colline. Makia Matsumura will provide live musical accompaniment. 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.
Art Exhibit
Culpeper will be home to “All God’s Creatures” until Labor Day weekend. The Arts & Culture Center in Culpeper is delighted to present a midsummer art exhibition that spotlights the furry and the feathered, the two-legged and four, the barkers and the chirpers and those who make little sound. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery at 509 South Main Street in Culpeper. All art in the show is original and for sale. To learn more visit www.ACCinCulpeper.org or go to www.facebook.com/ACCCulpeper.
Enhanced Wine Tasting
Enjoy a seated wine tasting experience in the rustic Tuscany elegance of Veramar Vineyard, while taking in the view from our tasting bar in Bella’s Corner. Our Enhanced Tasting is ideal for the Epicurean-minded person, or as a way to experience the wine-country lifestyle as you never have before.
This wine tasting experience includes wines from our exceptional current releases along with some of our most sought-after library bottlings. About an hour-long, this seated tasting is paired with a gourmet Charcuterie plate, giving you a complete wine and food tasting experience.
Our Estate Club members receive ½ half off enhanced seated wine tasting experiences.
http://www.veramar.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm/_/780/Enhanced-Wine-Tasting/Live Music by Thom Feucht
Join us for a glass of your favorite wine, a Indian food pairing and fabulous live music by local singer/songwriter Thom Feucht.
narmadawinery.com“Lil’ Maceo” Kareem Walkes – SummerSounds concert
International Saxophonist Kareem Walkes, is quickly becoming one of contemporary jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers, and continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, and recording artist. He’s becoming the go-to sax-man for artists like Cyril Neville, Li’nard’s Many Moods, and Blues Hall Of Famer Slam Allen. Kareem’s playing, though inspired by Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer, among others, displays his own fresh ideas and distinctive tone. Born and raised in Queens New York, home to many Jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Count Basie to name a few, Kareem has been breathing powerful, soulful, raw energy into his saxophone since the age of 18.
http://www.kareemwalkes.com/index.htmlBrian Sauerwald at Grass Rootes
Enjoy dinner or a drink with Brian Sauerwald at Grass Rootes, 195 E. Davis Street, 540-764-4229. No cover.
Film: “The Night of the Hunter”
(United Artists, 1955) In his sole directorial endeavor, British actor Charles Laughton creates a poetic and unusual parable of greed, corruption, and redemption in this dark allegory of good versus evil. Robert Mitchum stars as Harry Powell, a deranged, self-appointed preacher who terrorizes two children to learn the hiding place of some stolen money while romancing their widowed mother (Shelley Winters). He meets his match in Rachel Cooper (Lillian Gish), a saintly protector of runaway and abandoned children. A combination of delicate grace and steely resolve, Gish had an almost Victorian purity that was perfect for the part. Priased for its stunning imagery from renowned cinematographer Stanley Cortez, “The Night of the Hunter” was added to the National Film Registry in 1992. 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. For more information, call 202-707-9994.