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June 2016
The Brandy Station Foundation and Christ Episcopal Church invite the public to the 153rd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station
This is the 8th annual church service commemorating the battle and the destruction of St. James Episcopal Church. The service is a recreation of the Second Sunday after Pentecost in 1863. Period dress is welcomed. The Reverend Peter Way will officiate the 9:30 a.m. service. The program includes a brief history of the St. James site and the Battle of Brandy Station, a recitation of the poem “Listen,” by Robert Jones. There will be music by The Cabin Raiders as well as bag piper, Gary Winemiller. Refreshments after the service at Graffiti House located at 19484 Brandy Road.
Directions: from Brandy Station, going north on Rt 15 and 29, Turn left at the light on Rt 29 and Southern States gas station onto Beverly’s Ford Rd (Rt 676) follow signs towards Culpeper Airport bearing left onto St. James Church Road
The church site is on the left, before the airport. Parking is along the way, at the historical marker.
Hatha Yoga at Oatlands
Visit Oatlands on June 12, 19 and 26 for Hatha Yoga. The 75-minute class is led by Angela Nunez, a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Hatha Yoga classes are held at 9:45 a.m. During colder months, courses will be held in Oatlands’ historic greenhouse and move to the formal terraced gardens in the warmer months. Bring a yoga mat, water, walking shoes and any props that are helpful to you. Registration is required, a $25 fee applies. To register for the class please email Angela Nunez at angelanunez369@gmail.com.
www.oatlands.orgInversions at Pranapiloga
Yoga inversions can be daunting but teacher Annette Hyde will show you where to start. This workshop addresses mental and emotional levels, overcoming fears, trusting in your own abilities, and trying new things. These are lessons which can be applied to life. For more information visit pranapiloga.com or contact them at info@pranapiloga.com.
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Oatlands
• On June 12 and June 26, visit Oatlands for Traditional Afternoon Tea. Tea will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the historic Carriage House. Attire for tea is casual. Tea includes assorted sandwiches, scones and delicious sweets and Oatlands’ special afternoon tea blend. Oatlands’ special tea blend is available for purchase in the gift shop. Teas require advance reservation and purchase. Teas are $29.95 plus tax per person ages 3 and up. To make a reservation please call, 703-777-3174.
http://www.oatlands.org/afternoontea/Stageworks Presents: Salt & Pepper
The Windmore Foundation for the Arts’ StageWorks Theater presents “Salt & Pepper”, a community theater production. Salt and Pepper is a gently provocative stage play about aging with grace, courage and humor. Nine characters lead us through eight intertwined scenes that celebrate life’s drama of maturing in a culture immersed with denial about aging. It is innovative and entertaining by virtue of the connectedness among the one-act scenes. Mature characters strive for personal happiness in a culture unfriendly to aging. The scenes deal with rekindled romance, terminal illness, caregiving, healing, and gifts.
http://culpepertheatre.org/event/stageworks-presents-salt-pepper-612/Culpeper Intuitive Meeting at Pranapiloga
Join a group of likeminded adults exploring the unseen world of the metaphysical; learning and supporting from each other as we strengthen our connection to the energy that surrounds us.
With the help of teacher Nann Marie, this circle is an opportunity to learn intuitive tools and techniques in a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment. For more information visit pranapiloga.com or contact us at info@pranapiloga.com.
LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph
Book Talk: 50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S. by Brent D. Glass
Brent D. Glass, Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, will speak about his new book 50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S. on Monday, June 13th at 7:00pm at the Central Branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville). The program is sponsored by the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership and the Virginia Center for the Book.
From Massachusetts to Hawaii, 50 Great American Places explores the power of essential historic sites and how they illuminate core themes in American history. For sites as old as Mesa Verde and Cahokia and as recent as Silicon Valley and the Mall of America, the book provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental themes in American history. It also includes a foreword by historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough and highlights Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello as well as Gettysburg, both of which are located along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway.
The event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the program. For more information, visit HallowedGround.org or call 540-882-4929.
About the Author: Brent D. Glass is Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the world’s largest museum devoted to telling the story of America. A national leader in the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of history, Glass is a public historian who provides management and consulting services to museums, historical organizations, and cultural institutions around the world. 50 Great American Places is his most recent book.
MOUNTAINS OF MUSIC HOMECOMING PRESENTS THE LARRY KEEL EXPERIENCE CONCERT
Mountains of Music Homecoming presents The Larry Keel Experience concert at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
TIME
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Concert: 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS
Tickets are $15 until May 30, 2016 / $20 after May 31, 2016.
http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/events/event/mountains-of-music-homecoming-presents-the-larry-keel-experience-concert/Wednesday Farmers’ Market in Culpeper
When Saturday just can’t come soon enough! Fresh meat, eggs, flowers and produce available weekly at the Wednesday Farmers’ Market.
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. presents The Fabulous Hubcaps
One of the nation’s most sought after oldies and rock show bands as part of their Third Thursday Summer Concerts. 5-9 p.m. at The Depot in Downtown Culpeper. $7 at the gate. Children are free. Please remember no pets and no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome! For more information please contact Culpeper Renaissance at (540) 825-4416 or criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com or visit us on the web at www.culpeperdowntown.com .
Framing For Artists
In this workshop artists will learn the simple tools and proper do-it-yourself techniques and materials of framing. Learn not only what hardware to use, but the proper placement of it. Learn the best hanging wire and the proper framing knot to use and why. These techniques will put you on the good side of gallery and art show managers and insure safety when installing your art in a collector’s home. $35.00 per person, please register in advance.
http://liveanartfullife.com/eventsThe Library of Congress presents Silent Movie Double Feature
“Whispering Shadows” (Peerless Feature, 1921). After attending a séance, a young couple deals with the question of whether the dead have the power to warn their loved ones of impending danger. “That Model From Paris” (Tiffany Productions, 1926). This rarely seen film is a Cinderella story where a plain-looking cashier is compelled to pose as a model from Paris who knows no English while working in a fashionable salon. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Andrew Simpson. Starts at 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.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Rappahannock County in conjunction with the Shenandoah National Park’s is celebrating the Centennial celebration at 7 p.m. at The Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington. This event is free.. There will be a corresponding concert in the park on Saturday, June 18. Music in the American Wild is a new music initiative honoring the centennial of the U.S. National Park Service. Seven performers and eleven composers, all affiliated with Eastman School of Music, have come together to bring new works inspired by the grandeur and history of the national parks to seven parks and surrounding communities across the country in the summer of 2016. Please visit www.musicintheamericanwild.com for more information.
Candlelight Bliss at Pranapiolga
Meditation + Deep Relaxation + Candlelight = Bliss. Join us for a calming meditation that is designed to steady your mind and focus on the inner sensations of the body to relieve anxiety, bring awareness, and promote inner peace. It will be followed by Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation) that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Taught by Michele Bledsoe and Rebecca Elsen. Donation based. For more information see pranapiloga.com or contact us at info@pranapiloga.com.
James River Batteau Festival, June 18-25
An 8-day journey down the James River from Lynchburg to Maidens Landing using recreated late 18th & early 19th century cargo boats called James River Batteaux. A program of the Virginia Canals & Navigations Society.
http://www.vacanals.org/batteau/11th Annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour
The Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour offers a weekend of art, shopping and relaxation. Visit the studios of over 60 talented artists as you wind through the scenic countryside and historic villages of western Loudoun County. Enjoy paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber, sculpture and more!
10am – 5pm both days
Tour starts at Franklin Park Art Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 338-7973
www.wlast.org
A. Smith Bowman Distillery Presents Fifth Annual Father’s Day Festival
Join us for our Fifth Annual Father’s Day Festival at A. Smith Bowman Distillery!
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 18th
Where: 1 Bowman Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Admission is free
Fathers and families are invited to take a tour of the Distillery, checkout the many vendors that will be on site and listen to live music provided by the Dear John Band.
A cash bar featuring a variety of local beers, wines, and of course A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s award winning spirits, will be available to those over 21, and food trucks, Pfifer Brothers Barbeque and Waffle Squared, will be onsite with some delicious food.
Dad is sure to find something he likes with planned vendors like Dominion Raceway, Gauntlet Golf Course, Hogshead Cigars, Hope Springs Marina, woodworkers, coffee roasters and many more.
www.ASmithBowman.comLive Music at Narmada Winery
Live music from 2-5pm by Aubrey Driggers.
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?page_id=31Summerfest 2016
SummerFest 2016 at Tackett’s Mill Center in Lake Ridge will overflow from 4 to 8 p.m. with artists, authors and performers of all kinds, including the Manassas Ballet, and the Prince William Chorale. A new Poet Laureate for Prince William County will be crowned at 6:45 p.m.
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