The SVBF presents a giant sale of used books and magazines, featuring primarily Civil War-related titles. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation's library and archives. The sale will begin with a one-hour early bird sale for SVBF Members-only from 9am-10am on Saturday, August 28. (If you're not a Member ... Read more
Hosted by The School for Bookbinding Arts, this special group of classes is focused on a theme intended to energize your mind and spark creativity in the most delightful way: The Silk Road Arts Series. Please join Chef Natalie Ramos as she takes you on a voyage of the senses that will enlighten your palate ... Read more
This afternoon of fun at the MSV includes tastes of Shenandoah Valley wines, food trucks, craft vendors, live music by Foundry Street Project (1–2:30 p.m., country music), Randy Black and Friends (3–4:30 p.m., rock), and Bruce Ewan (5–6:30 p.m., blues). Participating wineries include: Barren Ridge Vineyards, Bluestone Vineyard, Briedé Family Vineyards, Brix & Columns Vineyards, ... Read more
Say farewell to summer and celebrate Labor Day at Valerie Hill! Starting at noon, enjoy burgers fresh off the grill with all the fixings, chips, and a side for $10pp- wine club members are FREE! Then at 1pm, local favorite Jimmy Lee will be performing all your favorite acoustic tunes. And of course there will ... Read more
Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. Written by ... Read more
Community / Safety Fair In partnership with Bright Futures - Frederick/Winchester and Frederick County Sheriff's Office James Wood Middle School - 1313 Amherst Street, Winchester VA 11am - 3 pm Food / Music / Vendors / Kid's Zone / Dunk Tank / Chance Auction / Military Station / Fire and Rescue Vehicles / Law Enforcement ... Read more
Join us for our Adults-only Field Day! We're playing games all day and drinking plenty of wine - who said there weren't perks with age? Get your blood pumping with some of our special planned activities like: Hatchet throwing with Shenandoah Valley Axe Throwing Corn hole Tug-a-War Wine Pong Bocce Ball Jumbo Darts ...and many ... Read more
Shenandoah University will hold a fireworks show (from the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre parking lot) for students and the broader community on September 18 at 8 pm (rain date: 9/19). Due to the size of the campus, on-campus viewing is limited. Please watch the fireworks show from the convenient public parking areas around campus or in Jim ... Read more
Lord Fairfax Community College 5K WITS FOR WELLNESS (Run/Walk) Race Location: LFCC, Student Union Building, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645 Entry Fees: Early registration (by September 1): $20 (Guaranteed T-shirt by early registration date). Late / Race day registration: $25. No pets, strollers, or headphones. $1 discount for Shenandoah Valley Runners members. Awards: Awards ... Read more
Join us for Richard's Fruit Market's second Tomato Festival! Come enjoy a day at the farm with live music, great farm food, barrel train rides, pick-your-own flowers, wine and craft beer tasting, and of course, lots of tomatoes! Free admission.
Kat Spears - The Tragedy of Dane Riley Help us give a warm welcome to author Katarina Spears, with her new book, The Tragedy of Dane Riley! Kat writes realistic, edgy, honest, sometimes heartbreaking, often funny books about and for young people, and this one is no exception. Follow Dane Riley as he confronts his ... Read more
Enjoy a full day of activities planned for the whole family. Two Battle Re-enactments British and Continental Army Encampments Veterans and Civic Groups Vendors and Exhibitors World War II Era Campsite and Vehicles Parade of Color Guards Patriotic Presentations Memoriam to the Fallen Stay for live music starting at 6pm and fireworks at dusk. 50/50 ... Read more
Movie Tasting by AHA (Arts & Hearts Association) Movie Academy Winchester Arts & Music Festival Movie tasting program — part I Sunday, September 19th, 5.00pm-6.20pm introduction by Margot Gotzmann, PhD — AHA President, IATHI Director movie presentations 5.00pm Ronald Steckel —a German writer, director, composer and multimedia artist of numerous essays, films, radio productions and ... Read more
Mathuin Smith Quartet Mathuin Smith is an 18-year-old oboist, saxophonist, and bandleader based in Fairfax, Virginia and Winchester, Virginia currently studying oboe performance at Shenandoah Conservatory. He began formal classical study of the oboe at age 10, and at age 14, he began to play the saxophone for marching band, and soon after began to ... Read more
Third Winchester Battlefield Park Winchester (Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1pm) The dedication of a new Union monument in honor of the 2,000 soldiers from Maine who fought at the Third Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. To register: www.shenandoahatwar.org/dedication-of-maine-monument
Guided Tour of the McCann Property at Second Winchester led by historian Scott Mingus (Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:30pm) The first-ever opportunity to tour the McCann Property, which was at the heart of the climactic action during the Second Battle of Winchester (fought on June 13-15, 1863). The tour will be led by Scott Mingus, ... Read more
Join as we look back on 25 years of accomplishment with a star-studded red carpet event that will feature fine food, elegant music, and special guests and dignitaries, including former Congressman Frank Wolf and our keynote speaker, legendary Civil War historian Dr. James M. McPherson. The evening's events will include: • A red carpet entrance ... Read more
The Quentin Walston Trio is thrilled to hit the Flat Nine stage! Heralded as "stunning" and "impeccable" by Clarke Monthly, the Quentin Walston trio blends memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. Quentin Walston (piano) along with Daniel Kelly II (drums) and Ben Rikhoff (bass) will be performing exciting originals including the group’s new ... Read more
Abby and Dan are newly minted empty nesters. Their peace and solitude is interrupted when their odd couple widowed mothers-in-law move in, and chaos and hilarity ensues. A fun romp proving that sexy and funny are timeless and ageless. Written by David Christner Directed by Debbie Miles & Leandra Ganci Stotler Tickets $5, FREE FOR ... Read more
Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile young guitarists on the scene today. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE hails his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex” and VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE described his style by stating “Jazz, rock, and folk music peacefully ... Read more