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July 2016
Fish Fry
Culpeper and surrounding areas, we heard your request….Join us for our 2nd Community Fish Fry from 1 – 8 p.m. If you work in the area, gather your co-workers, and call in your office order. We’ll have it ready for you at whatever time you choose! All proceeds will go towards the launch of our new childcare facility, Destiny Day Care! Contact Pleshette Cook at 540-829-9373. Visit www.freshwindoutreach.org
“Let’s Roll!” Hey, boarders, BMXers, skaters and others, want to see a new product?
It all happens from 3 to 6 p.m. Yowell Meadow Park basketball courts will be the site for a Pump Track demonstration by American Ramp Company. The track is unique because it is portable. Once the Pump Track is set up, it will be open to all ages and skill levels, so come on by and give it a whirl. More info at 540-727-3412
RADIO BRISTOL PREMIERES: MALCOLM HOLCOMBE
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, whose “heartfelt baritone” (NPR) delivers “haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk” (Rolling Stone), will perform music from his latest album Another Black Hole during a special Radio Bristol Premiers concert on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Produced by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Ray Kennedy and Brian Brinkerhoff, Another Black Hole features Holcombe’s rasping vocals and bright, percussive guitar accentuating his insightful lyrics.
“It is Malcom’s perception of the world that make his songs hit you like a gunpowder blast. His gruff and tough delivery is a primordial power full of grit, spit, and anthropomorphic expression,” says Kennedy.
Tickets to be part of the studio audience for the live performance are $20.
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/events/event/radio-bristol-premieres-malcolm-holcombe/The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Talk to Her”
(Sony Pictures Classics, 2002– R-rated *) Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar’s Oscar-winning film (for Best Writing, Original Screenplay) redefines love in all its weird and surprising permutations with this characteristically eccentric tale involving a lady bullfighter, a male nurse, a ballet dancer and a journalist with hyperactive tear ducts. A deliciously precarious balance between comedy and drama, “Talk to Her” is ultimately a tribute to the balm that words provide, the infinite variations of rending compassion and artistry, and the ease with which it invites tears or laughter along with the hypnotic quality of the storytelling. Almodovar also received an Oscar nomination for Best Direction. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. 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.
Sunset Paddle
Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) for a Sunset Paddle on the Rappahannock River. Float in kayaks from Old Mill Park to City Dock and learn about local ecology and how the river has influenced American history. FOR provides kayaks and safety gear. The minimum age is 12 years and some paddling experience is helpful. The cost is $35 individual/ $105 per family of four ($28/$84 for FOR members). Log onto www.riverfriends.org/eventspage to purchase tickets. Call (540) 373-3448 for more information.
http://riverfriends.org/eventsState Theatre presents Dave Masons Traffic Jam World Tour
Great music from the 60s to present. Starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $55/front, $45/rear, $35/balcony. 305 S. Main Street. (540) 829-0292 tix@culpepertheatre.org. See full schedule of events at www.culpepertheatre.org
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
Take journey back to the greatest days of rock with Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam.
Join Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic, Dave Mason for an evening of music history as he retraces the earliest days of his career with Traffic and the works that launched his successful solo career.
http://culpepertheatre.org/event/dave-masons-traffic-jam/The Founders’ Wine, Beer and Cider Festival
The founding family of American wine joins with the founding families of Fauquier County’s craft brewing and cider making to host an exceptional artisan event celebrating the local craft libations of the region. Old Bust Head Brewery and Cobbler Mountain Cellars are the first to produce beer and cider in Fauquier County. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of – gets you a tasting of 4 products from each of the three vendors.
Philip Carter Winery of Virginia – 4366 Stillhouse Rd, Hume, VA 22639
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-founders-wine-beer-and-cider-festival-tickets-22500575828Join the Old Rag Master Naturalists for the annual NABA Butterfly Count
Meet at the Rappahannock County Park at 9 a.m. for sign-in and instructions. Carpool with count leaders to various locations within the county to conduct butterfly census. No prior experience necessary. Bring insect and sun protection and water. Wear sturdy footwear and bring binoculars if you have them. Open to all. Event fee is $5, payable at sign-in. Young people from 8 to 17 years of age are welcome (no fee) but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-register with Jane at jssperryville@gmail.com.
Carriage Day at NSLM
In partnership with the Piedmont Driving Club, the NSLM presents Carriage Day, a free community and family event featuring historic coaches and carriages at the NSLM campus in Middleburg. Carriage Day will feature over a dozen horse-drawn vehicles of all shapes, sizes, and eras. Area carriage experts will give walking tours on the lawn, and the afternoon will feature a “drive-by” in the front circle of the museum. The event will conclude with keynote speaker Paul Bennett, Director of Coach and Livestock at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Free to the public.
http://www.nationalsporting.orgMiddleburg’s Art in the ‘burg
CANCELLED
The Middleburg Arts Council is proud to sponsor the fourth annual town-wide arts celebration, Art in the Burg. The day will include the Main Event: a collection of local and regional artists under tents offering their creative works for sale. Throughout town, Middleburg businesses will host other special art features. The day will also include music, wine tastings, and plein-air artists. (no rain date)
http://www.middleburgarts.org/art-in-the-burg-2016.htmlSilk Painting Workshop
I will be demonstrating my techniques in painting silk scarves. Please register here to attend.
This workshop will teach you how to build a stretching frame for your silk, what silk I recommend and why, how to apply silk dye in layers to obtain a variety of effects and how to apply several different techniques to make it more interesting. Cost $65
Sign up before July 22nd as we have limited spots available.
Image by Barbara J Ellison
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silk-painting-workshop-tickets-26292756342The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Secret Garden”
(Warner Bros., 1995) In this story based on the classic family novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a young girl sent to live in her uncle’s forbidding Victorian manor discovers an invalid cousin and a garden that has fallen into disrepair. As the two children nurture their secret place, they discover wonder, power and magic within the garden. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola (“The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now”) and directed by multi-award winning Polish director Agnieszka Holland, the film stars Kate Maberly as Mary Lennox and Maggie Smith, who was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs. Medlock. 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.
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/How about that night out?
Bring the kids to have a great time, dinner and a movie while you get some free time to relax! From 5-8 p.m. Please RSVP at alexa fritz@live.com or call 540-547-2054. Hosted by New Salem Baptist Church located at 8233 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701.
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/The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “Underground”
(New Yorker Films, 1995) Winner of the highest honor at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival, the Palm D’Or, director Emir Kusturica’s epic black comedy about Yugoslavian gun-runners and racketeers was called “Delirious in its excess, but never less than ferociously intelligent and operatically emotional” by Dave Kerr in his New York Daily News review. He went on to say “’Underground’ represents one of those rare, exhilarating moments when an outsize artistic vision is fueled by an apparently unlimited budget. Not to be missed!!” In Serbian, German, French, English and Russian with English subtitles. Not rated, but contains adult subject matter. 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.
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.htm