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November 2016
The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents The Artist
(Weinstein Company, 2011). Winner of five Oscars including Best Film, this delightful silent movie follows the romance between silent-era superstar George Valentin as his career fades, and rising young starlet Peppy Miller who makes the successful transition to the “talkies.” Starts at 7:30 p.m. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre located at 19053 Mt. Pony Road in Culpeper. No reservations required. For info, call 202-707-9994.
The Woodshedders
The Woodshedders bring the influence of vintage American music forward in its songwriting. The band is known for fun, danceable shows that swerve between different genres to create exciting original sounds. They bring together the diverse influences of American Country, Rhythm & Blues, Old-Time, Bluegrass, and Gypsy Jazz.
The lineup includes Dwayne Brooke on guitar and vocals, Ryan Mayo on upright bass and piano, Jared Pool on guitar and mandolin, Jesse Shultzaberger on drums, and Dave Van Deventer on fiddle. The Woodshedders have played Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival, Mountain Stage New Song Fest, PBS Song of the Mountains, WAMU’s Capital Americana, and are the host band of Virginia’s Watermelon Park Fest.
Doors Open at 7:00 PM.
http://barnsofrosehill.org/event/the-woodshedders/Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic for Sunday, “God is Big Enough – Bigger Than Our Sin Giant.”
Note new service times. Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live Stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www.mountainviewcc.net. Children’s programs available for birth – 5th grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Giving Locally For The Holidays
The Culpeper Center and Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. have partnered to provide Culpeper charities with a free opportunity to promote “Giving Locally for the Holidays.” As part of CRI’s Annual Holiday Open House scheduled from noon until 5 p.m., the Culpeper Center will host an open house providing a free booth space to a limited number of local charities. Also located at the Culpeper Center will be photos with Santa, story time with the Culpeper County Library, complimentary seasonal refreshments, and free crafts for kids. Please contact CRI at 540-825-4416 or crievents@culpeperdowntown.com to register your non-profit community service organization today.
Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 20, 2016 ~ 12:00 (noon) to 5:00 PM
Community Tree Lighting 5:30 PM
Start your holiday shopping in Historic Downtown Culpeper. You’ll find something for everyone on your gift list in one of our many specialty shops: from delicious chocolates, unique art, distinctive clothing, and specialty foods to bird feeders and repurposed furniture, plus so much more. So, come enjoy the convenience of shopping downtown and the personal service our merchants always provide!
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/holiday-open-house.htmlLive Music
Join Jewell Tone Music and some very talented students for a special performance in celebration of the Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House. The students will perform holiday music and carols in front of Grass Rootes restaurant at 3:15 p.m.. Come join us and enjoy the musical talents of Culpeper’s youth. Contact Crissy Morgante at crissy@jewelltonemusic.com
FFRW Meeting
The Founding Fathers Republican Women invite you to join them at 7 p.m. in the social hall of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Guest speaker is Ellen Nau (VFRW President). She is Past Chairman of the Chesterfield Republican Committee as well as past member of the Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC). Open to all. Contact ffrwinformation@gmail.com
CORPS Meeting
Christian Organization of Retired Persons lunch/meeting from noon – 2 p.m. All over 50 welcome for study/discussion/social. Next episode of David Barton’s “American Heritage” series. Discussion from “The 5000 Year Leap.” Coordinated by Al Aitken and Pastor Brad Hales. Held at Reformation Lutheran Church at 509 S. Main. Free. RSVP to Al Aitken at al@iamcorps.org or phone 540-729-0536.
Black Friday Party w/music by Mattie Fuller at DuCard Vineyards
Take a break from the crowds to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains with a great bottle of wine. Enjoy the live music of Mattie Fuller from 2-5pm. But hey, if you still have to do some shopping, all our merchandise will be on sale 20% off just for you! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Mount Vernon by Candlelight
This holiday season, experience Mount Vernon in the soft glow of candlelight!
Come join the estate for candlelit character-guided tours of the first and second floors of the Mansion, 18th-century dancing and fireside caroling.
On the final stop of the Mansion tour, guests will hear about Washingtons’ holiday cooking and see a reproduction of Martha’s Great Cake. “Mrs. Washington” and Aladdin the Christmas camel will also be on site.
http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/mount-vernon-by-candlelight/Turkey Shoot
The Jefferson Ruritan Club conducts its annual Turkey Shoot at the Jeffersonton Community Center, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton ,VA 22724 (Rts. 802 & 621, east of Rt. 229). Starts at 7 p.m. Shoot for prizes. Winchester 12-gauge steel #7 shot is covered in target fees. Steel shot can be used safely in any gun with choke designated ‘modified’ or larger. For both safety and fair competition, other designations, or barrels tighter than 0.69”, may not be used. All barrels/chokes gauged on site. Max 36-inch barrel length; no scopes. For more info, call 937-4541
Small Business Saturday in Culpeper
November 26, 2016
Historic Downtown Culpeper, VA 22701
Enjoy many in-store specials in Downtown Culpeper during Small Business Saturday!
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community.
They’re the corner stores that create jobs. The hardware stores that help build our economy. And the mom and pop shops whose very presence makes a neighborhood, your neighborhood.
The Shop Small Movement inspires people to shop with and support these small businesses as well as give back to the places that have given their communities so much.
The Day We All Shop Small. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/small-business-saturday.htmlSmall Business Saturday
On Saturday, November 26, the gallery will be open from 10 – 6 in celebration of Small Business Saturday. In addition to the featured exhibition John Borden Evans: Red Cow, there will be a wide array of small artworks available at low prices for the holiday gift-giving season. Evans’ highly textured and colorful paintings of our local environs and animals are the perfect painterly corollaries to the magic of the holiday season, as they seem to pulse with an otherworldly light and life.
lesyeuxdumonde.comRooftop Productions: A Christmas Carol
November 26-December 11. A Christmas Carol adapted by John Mortimer and directed by Ted Ballard
Performances at the Kellar Theater at the Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle St., Manassas: Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 26 at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, November 27 at 2pm and then December 2-11 on Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
A Christmas Carol is the tale of a miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who rejects the Christmas spirit with his declaration of “Bah, Humbug!” Ghostly visits show him the past, the present and the future yet to come and give him a chance to change his heart and his view of mankind. Tickets $20 general admission/$18 for students & seniors 65+. www.center-for-the arts.org or 703-330-2787.
Post Thanksgiving
Mountain Run Winery welcomes Thanksgiving guests, family and friends for our post-Thanksgiving part with live music by local musician David Gilmore from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., a bonfire and s’mores at dusk, and hot mulled wine served all day! For more information visit our website: www.MountainRunWinery.com. We are pet and kid-friendly and you are welcome to bring Thanksgiving leftovers for a late Autumn picnic!
Mountain View Community Church’s Sermon Topic for Sunday, “God is Big Enough – The Ultimate Wise Guy.”
Note new service times. Join us at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Live Stream available at 10 a.m. via our website www.mountainviewcc.net. Children’s programs available for birth – 5th grade. We are located at 16088 Rogers Road, behind Brusters Ice Cream. Small groups also meet throughout the week. 540-727-0297
Mid-Day Lions Sunday Night Bingo
Help support local groups with a fun night of games. Held at Pepper’s Grill located at 791 Madison Road in Culpeper (by Best Western). Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Three progressives each night, $1,000 jackpot. Food available for purchase. Contact Jim Calhoun at 540-937-1730.
Windham Hill “A Winter Solstice Concert”
Come rejoice in the joy and tranquility of the approaching winter season with masterful performances by these three leading musicians from Windham Hill. This premier recording label has introduced many of today’s most accomplished acoustic, classical, and folk artists, and this ensemble represents some of its finest. Multiple Grammy Award nominee Liz Story is one of the foremost pioneers of contemporary solo piano whose work crosses many musical genres. Grammy-nominated singer and multi-instrumentalist Barbara Higbie is a folk, jazz, pop, and fusion singer-songwriter, especially noted for her highly melodic piano performances. They are joined by guitarist Sean Harkness who “sounds at times like a one-man orchestra” (Jersey Jazz). From “Carol of the Bells” to “Greensleeves,” they perform beloved carols and winter songs from diverse traditions that celebrate the season, filling your season with warmth and love.
http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/799/Culpeper County Library PreSchool Storytime
Begins at 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored to 3-5 year olds. Children get to participate on their own while parents wait in the Library. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.
Culpeper County Library Toddler Storytime
Begins at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Advance registration required. This program is specially tailored for 2 year olds. This is a lapsit storytime. Children sit with a parent, who helps them to enjoy rhymes, movement to music, and stories presented by Miss Pam. 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Phone Laini Bostian at 540-825-8691 or lbostian@cclva.org.