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
The National Sheepdog Finals are the North American championship of working dogs and their handlers from across the United States. One hundred and fifty competitors have earned the right to compete in Finals through their success at local sheepdog trials throughout the year. The event will be on the large front field at Belle Grove ... Read more
Join us Tuesday, October 5th at 5pm, as we commemorate the 105th anniversary of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show rolling through town by dedicating a Middletown railroad sign, a Wild West Reenactment, talk by local author John Flood, and some unique, vintage photos of Middletown's train station. The event takes place at Chapel Road and ... Read more
Author, Robert Linkous will read and discuss the first chapter in his book Southern Fried Russia : From Communism to KFC. There will be time for Q & A. Robert Linkous was born in Radford, grew up in Roanoke, read Jack Kerouac and hitchhiked the length of the United States five times before he was ... Read more
Please join us for our second annual Dogtoberfest! Boscawen street will be closed down and lined with tents for you to meet adoptable dogs and enjoy wine, craft beer, live music, local food trucks, vendors, and MORE in this block party-style event! FREE ADMISSION $6 DRINK TICKETS (beer, wine, mimosas) Live Music: 90 Proof Band ... Read more
This history program will provide a general background on apple cultivation and cider production worldwide, in particular, Frederick County. Join us at Winchester Ciderworks, for this special event, in collaboration with the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society. Founded in 2012, Winchester Ciderworks makes handcrafted Virginia hard cider with apples from their own orchard. Come visit their ... Read more
Please join us on October 9th as we celebrate the 225th anniversary of our beloved town, Middletown, AND the 40th anniversary of our friends at the nonprofit Blue Ridge Hospice. We are holding a free fireworks show for the public that will be displayed to music. You don't want to miss this!
Park Ranger Shannon Moeck gives an interactive talk about the Battle of Cedar Creek using props and the surrounding landscape features. All National Park Service ranger programs are free. Talks and tours may be cancelled in severe weather. Allow yourself time to find parking. Meet on the front lawn of Belle Grove (336 Belle Grove ... Read more
“An Appalling Spectacle of Panic”: In-depth Auto Tour of Cedar Creek Battlefield - 4 hour tour Park Ranger Jeff Driscoll leads a four-hour auto tour that will take visitors to spots on the battlefield most never see. The tour includes often-visited stops like Thoburn's Redoubt and Mount Carmel cemetery, but also little-seen places like Bowman's ... Read more
Belle Grove Plantation will commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek with self-guided tours of the Manor House and living history presenters throughout the property, including an ordnance and flag display hosted by the Civil War Dance Foundation. They will also host free Civil War Signaling programs on the lawn. Admission will be ... Read more
Park Ranger Shannon Moeck gives an interactive talk about the Battle of Cedar Creek using props and the surrounding landscape features. All National Park Service ranger programs are free. Talks and tours may be cancelled in severe weather. Allow yourself time to find parking. Meet on the front lawn of Belle Grove (336 Belle Grove ... Read more
Attack & Counterattack: Auto Tour of Cedar Creek Battlefield Park Ranger Rick Ashbacker leads a two-hour auto tour of six to seven sites following the chronological order of the battle. The tour begins with an overview of the war situation in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864. Tour stops include Thoburn’s Redoubt, where the Confederates focused ... Read more
All are invited to join hands with us on Saturday, October 16th. Rev. Bjorn C. Lundberg from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winchester will bless the Vineyard to ensure a bountiful harvest. Stroll with us through the Vineyard as the priest blesses the vines in the old European Wine tradition. Yes, with incense and cantors ... Read more
Sabers & Spencers: Auto Tour of Custer’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek Battlefield Park Ranger Rick Ashbacker leads a two-hour auto tour discussing the role of cavalry in the battle and following the movements of Gen. George Custer’s 3rd Cavalry Division. Tour stops include Cupp’s Mill Ford, part of the early morning Confederate attack; Hite’s Chapel ... Read more
MURDER AT THE HARPER VALLEY PTA A Murder Mystery Party Written and Directed by R. Aaron Thompson Produced by Jerri Wiseman Cast: Kyle Donovan, Cassandra Redding, and Tierney Thompson The wicked, selfish, and brazen Jolene Johnson has been murdered and someone at the meeting of the Harper Valley PTA did it! With so many members ... Read more
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War ... Read more
Farm to Fork Foundation is an organized bicycle ride where riders get to choose the distance best for them and stop for chef-prepared bites at farms along the way. Its mission is to highlight and support the symbiotic relationship between cyclists, farmers, and beautiful landscapes. The rides promote physical activity in a fun and supportive ... Read more
We had so much fun in 2020 we are back with even more fun! Join us at Clearbrook Park for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration. Halloween handouts and games for little ghouls and goblins will be provided by those stationed in the shelters along the ½ mile paved trail. On Saturday we will be showing Hocus ... Read more
Run with us for a spell through Middletown, VA for the 2nd Annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Little Monster Mile to benefit NW Works! Guys and ghouls of all levels and paces are welcome (including canine friends) for this scenic race through the rolling hills of Middletown. Children are welcome in the standard race, but ... Read more
The Olde Towne Winchester Halloween Faire is back for 2021. This is a carnival event featuring games, activities and trick or treating for kids of all ages. Presented by the Old Town Winchester Business Association.
Come join the Audubon Society and the Shenandoah University for a wild evening! Staff from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation center in Boyce, VA, will be giving a presentation about their work helping Virginia's native wildlife and what to do when you find a wild animal in need! Come meet ... Read more
Luis Hernadez Trio A native of Miami Florida, virtuoso saxophonist Luis Hernandez began his musical career at the age of 14. He studied the prestigious music program at the University of North Texas where he played in the internationally acclaimed "One O'clock Lab Band for three and a half years. In 1996, Luis joined the ... Read more
Join us for a tour of Kernstown Battlefield, during the Battlefield Half Marathon. The walking tour of the battlefield and Pritchard House will start immediately after the race begins. Tour attendees will gather in the large mowed grass area along the north side of the entrance road of the battlefield. The tour will last about ... Read more
• Crafts of all kinds • Lots of treasures for everyone • Get your Christmas gifts ahead of time! • Hot food To be held at the Stonewall District Ruritan building.
“We Shall Have Graveyards at Every Door” The Lower Shenandoah Valley’s Border Region during the Civil War While portions of the Shenandoah Valley such as Winchester experienced frequent occupations by Union and Confederate armies, communities to its south such as Stephens City and Middletown experienced the conflict differently. Situated in the lower Shenandoah Valley’s border ... Read more
A Festival for “Foodies” and the Whole Family! Love locally sourced food and want to learn more about the “real food” movement? Be sure to put Blue Ridge Sprouts on your culinary calendar! More than just a food festival, Blue Ridge Sprouts embraces the power of food to enrich a community. Come out and celebrate ... Read more
Shaffer's BBQ & Market is turning FIVE! The Shaffer Family has been cooking BBQ in the Shenandoah Valley since 1952. Matt and Julie set out five years ago to put their own spin on the family business and converted an old gas station in Middletown into a favorite local BBQ Market. They want to celebrate ... Read more