aug 27
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Great Short Stories by American Women.†2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
music
Bluegrass in the Park Hound Dog Hill, 100 Proof. 8 pm Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
aug 31
events
Vespers Service Music by May Family Singers; monologue “Lydia†by Barbie Borntrager. 7-7:45 pm. Free. Free-will offering. CrossRoads Amphitheater, take Heritage Center Way (from north side of HHS), Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org
Uncorked and Unplugged  Sample Rockbridge wines; live acoustic music. 2-5 pm. Free. Rockbridge Vineyard, I-81 exit 205 to Rt. 606 West, Raphine. 888-511-9463. www.rockbridgevineyard.com
music
Cantore Male a cappella group performs religious, folk, bluegrass gospel, barbershop. Bridgewater Concerts in the Park. 6:30 pm. Free. Oakdale Community Park, Bridgewater. 828-6273
Cherish the Ladies  Traditional Irish. Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. 7 pm. Rain or shine. Pavilion/lawn seating. $20-$25; $10 lawn, under 18. Orkney Springs, 12 miles W. of Mt. Jackson. 540-459-3396. www.musicfest.org
Pam Ward and Grassy Ridge Traditional mountain. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15 & 7pm. $6. Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
aug 30
music
Eddie From Ohio Alternative folk/rock. Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. 7 pm. Rain or shine. Pavilion/lawn seating. $20-$25; $10 lawn, under 18. Orkney Springs, 12 miles W. of Mt. Jackson. 540-459-3396. www.musicfest.org
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6. Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
dance
Ballroom Beginning Waltz lesson 7 pm; dance 8-10:30 pm, including ballroom, Latin, swing, Argentine Tango. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
classes
Microsoft Word 9 am. Free. Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Hwy., Fisherville. 949-6354. 885-3961. www.augustacountylibrary.org
aug 29
events
Amazing Art Quilts Exhibit Opens. Runs thru Oct. 5. Juried works by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Opening reception Sept. 5, 5-7 pm. Staunton August Art Center, R.R. Smith Center, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
music
Bluegrass Jams in New Market Park Open jam. Picnics welcome, lawn chairs suggested. 7-11. Free. Under the pavilion, New Market Community Park, 9670 Cadet Rd., New Market. 433-3403
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6, $5 students. Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
Friday Night at the Movies New releases. Movie TBA. Free popcorn and soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Ratatouille Dusk; pre-film entertainment, 8 pm. Fridays on the Square. Free. Picnickers welcome. Court Square, Hburg. Rain location Old Dominion Coffee Co. 432-8922. www.FridaysOnTheSquare.com
aug 28
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Staunton Theater Festival Opens. Performances by 15 theater companies/performance groups thru Aug. 31 at 4 venues in downtown Staunton. Plays, times, tickets TBD. For updates see www.stauntontheaterfestival.com
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
Findells Shakin’ at the Station. 6:30 pm. $2, proceeds benefit local charity. Wharf Park Lot, Staunton. www.staunton-downtown.org
Mill Street Ramblers Jazz in the Park. Lawn chairs suggested. 8 pm. Rain or shine. Free. Bandstand, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 337-6944
Summer of Praise Concerts Featuring Satellite and groups from Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. 7-8:30. Free. Ridgeview Park Amphitheater, Waynesboro. 434-760-0161
classes
Tribal Belly Dance 7 pm. $12/class or $40/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144. www.myspace.com/fireinthebellydance
aug 27
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Great Short Stories by American Women.†2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
music
Bluegrass in the Park Hound Dog Hill, 100 Proof. 8 pm Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
aug 26
events
Community Stitch Night All welcome to knit/crochet. 6-7:30. Free. Greenberry’s Coffee and Tea, 400 S. High St., Hburg. 438-8621
Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org music
music
Praise in the Park Country-gospel, bluegrass or contemporary Christian concert Tues. thru Aug. 7 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-1138
classes
African Hand Drumming Some drums available. Beginners welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
aug 25
music
Stonewall Brigade Band  “Best of the Season†concert. Held rain or shine. Lawn chairs suggested; picnic facilities. 8 pm. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3835
classes
Musikgarten/Piano  Musikgarten classes for ages birth-9; adult group piano lessons begin. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 300 W. Frederick St., Staunton. Information at 885-4223
aug 24
events
Vespers Service Family Night. Pre-service picnic at 5:30; bring main dish for you and side to share, dinnerware/drinks provided. Music by Jan Flora and Bridgewater Church of the Brethren children; meditation/children’s story by Jim Beckwith. 7-7:45 pm. Free-will offering. CrossRoads Amphitheater, take Heritage Center Way (from north side of HHS), Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org
music
Staunton Music Festival Acis & Galatea: staged production of Handel’s opera; 7 pm, $10-$26, Blackfriars Playhouse. A Handel Celebration: prelude to evening opera; 3:30 pm, free, Trinity Episcopal Church. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
The Boogie Kings Mix of boogie, old country, jazz, R&B. Bridgewater Concerts in the Park. 6:30 pm. Free. Oakdale Community Park, Bridgewater. 828-6273
Mountain Messengers with Keith Fitzgerald Bluegrass/gospel. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716
aug 23
events
Cooking Demonstration  Shakespearen actress and gourmet chef Doreen Bechtol. Staunton Augusta Farmers Market. 9 am. Warf parking lot, off Byers & Johnson sts., Staunton. 448-1937. www.safarmersmarket.com
Duck Pond Day Begins at noon with grand quack-off. Rubber duck regatta at 12:30; ducks $10 ea.; Carnival, games, pony rides, entertainment, 1-5 pm; Showing of, “The Mighty Ducks,†9 pm. Free. Duck Pond, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945. www.staunton.va.us
Heritage 5K Run/Walk 8 am. $15. Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society, Dayton. 828-5457 or 879-2616. Details at www.heritagecenter.com.
music
Community Cabaret 7:30 pm; doors open 6:30. In the Cabaret at Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
Staunton Music Festival  Acis & Galatea: staged production of Handel’s opera; 7 pm, $10-$26, Blackfriars Playhouse. A Handel Celebration: prelude to evening opera; 3:30 pm, free, Trinity Episcopal Church. Young Artists Concert, 12:30 pm, location TBD. Subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
dance
Ballroom Dance Presented by USA Dance. Beginner waltz lesson 7:15 pm; dancing 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. bailes17@comcast.net
aug 22
events
Artist Reception For August featured artists, woodworkers Denton Middleton (reenware) and Jack Ferguson (flutes). Live music/refreshments. 5-8 pm. Free. Gallery 234, 234 W. Frederick St., Staunton. 887-2345. www.gallery234.com
Our Town Opens. Play by Thornton Wilder. Performed by Southern VA University Theatre. Aug. 22-23 & 29-30. 7:30 pm. $5-$10. Theater at Lime Kiln, off Rt. 60, Lexington. 540-463-7088 or 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com
Wine Tasting 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE
music
Baroque Inside/Out  Staunton Music Festival. Madrigals by Madison Singers during intermission. 7 pm. $8-$18; subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14.Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
Bluegrass Jams in New Market Park Open jam. Picnics welcome, lawn chairs suggested. 7-11. Free. Under the pavilion, New Market Community Park, 9670 Cadet Rd., New Market. 433-3403
Mills Family Band Bluegrass, old-time, folk, jazz/soul. Fridays on the Square. Blues. 7 pm. Free. Picnickers welcome. Court Square, Hburg. Rain location Artful Dodger. 432-8922. www.FridaysOnTheSquare.com
film
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Waynesboro Parks & Rec Movies in the Park. Refreshments available. Movie begins at dusk. Free. Ridgeview Park Amphitheater, Waynesboro. 942-6735
classes
Branding Your Business SV SBDC 1st Fridays Networking Series. 7:30-8:30 am. $12-$15 including breakfast. Hampton Inn, Fishersville. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
aug 20
events
VA Women in History  Library of Virginia’s Jennifer McDaid discusses exhibit on display at WPL. Noon. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Wednesday Book Clubs  Brown Bag Book Club, Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club, 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
music
Bluegrass in the Park Michelle Nixon and Drive. 8 pm Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
First Offense Fundfest. 5:30-8 pm. Proceeds benefit ARC of Hburg. Renaissance Park, 231 S. Liberty St., across from DN-R, Hburg. 434-5270
Song and Dance  Staunton Music Festival. 7 pm. $8-$18; subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14.Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
film
Kidflix Feaure. Film TBA. 10:30 am. Free. Court Square Theater. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
The Dollars and Common Sense Senior Symposium Financial/healthcare preparation in retirement; exhibits; RSVP by Aug. 15 for lunch program. 9-3. Free. Donations appreciated to benefit Central & Western VA Chapter Alzheimer’s Association. Best Western Inn & Conference Center, Waynesboro. 800-417-0255
aug 21
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
Exit 245 Broadway Concerts in Heritage Park. 6 pm. Free. Main & Turner, Broadway. 896-4992
Sentimental Journey Jazz in the Park. Lawn chairs suggested. 8 pm. Rain or shine. Free. Bandstand, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 337-6944
Schumann Mania Staunton Music Festival. 7 pm. $8-$18; subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14.Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
The Worx Shakin’ at the Station. 6:30 pm. $2, proceeds benefit local charity. Wharf Parking Lot, Staunton. www.staunton-downtown.org
classes
Tribal Belly Dance 7 pm. $12/class or $40/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144. www.myspace.com/fireinthebellydance
aug 19
events
Community Stitch Night  All welcome to knit/crochet. 6-7:30. Free. Greenberry’s Coffee and Tea, 400 S. High St., Hburg. 438-8621
Great Books Discussion Group 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Summer Classics Book Discussion “The Red Pony†by John Steinbeck. 7 pm. Free. Everyone welcome. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
music
Composers Forum  Staunton Music Festival. Young artists perform works by emerging composers and SMF composers-in-residence. 12:30-1:30 pm. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14. VMRC, Hburg. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
Praise in the Park Country-gospel, bluegrass or contemporary Christian concerts. 7 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-1138
Summer of Praise Concerts Featuring Satellite, Paradigm. 7-8:30. Free. Ridgeview Park Amphitheater, Waynesboro. 434-760-0161
film
Some Like It Hot Golden Matinee series. 2 pm. $5. Court Square Theater. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
African Hand Drumming Some drums available. Beginners welcome. 6:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
aug 18
events
Mystery Bookclub Discusses “The Merlot Murders†by Ellen Crosby. 6:30 pm. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Quilts Dreams and Memories Exhibit Opens. Contemporary quilts. Thru Sept. 28. Opening reception Aug. 28, 4-6 pm. Blue Ridge Community College Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fine Arts Building, Rm V121, Weyers Cave. 453-2380. www.brcc.edu/fac
music
Stonewall Brigade Band  Held rain or shine. Lawn chairs suggested; picnic facilities. 8 pm. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3835
aug 17
events
Vespers Service Youth-led service; meditation by Basil Marin. 7-7:45 pm. Free-will offering. CrossRoads Amphitheater, take Heritage Center Way (from north side of HHS), Hburg. 438-1275. www.vbmhc.org
music
Mel Lee and Nonesuch  Turn-of-the-century Shenandoah Valley ballads. 2-4 pm. Free. Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm, Blueridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716
Musical Offerings  Staunton Music Festival. 4 pm. $8-$18; subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14.Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
The Good Time Gospel Quartet Southern gospel, secular, patriotic, top 40, hymns. Bridgewater Concerts in the Park. 6:30 pm. Free. Oakdale Community Park, Bridgewater. 828-6273
aug 16
events
Green Valley Book Fair  Opens today. Thru Sept. 1. 9-7 daily. I-81 exit 240, east on 682; follow signs. 800-385-0099. www.gvbookfair.com
Hati’s Hope Presentation  Info about the poor in rural Hati, current aid projects to support education. 2 pm. Free. Mount Zion Baptist Church, N. Augusta St., Staunton. 480-4852 pe@hatihopefoundation.org
Natural Chimneys Jousting Tournament $3/peson; $6/car load. Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon. 888-430-2267. www.naturalchimneys.com
music
Gala Dinner and Concert Staunton Music Festival. Catered meal and chamber music concert. 7 pm. $65; subscriptions available. Limited seating. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14. President’s House at MBC, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
Just Jazzin’ 7:30 pm. $10-$15. Theater at Lime Kiln, off Rt. 60, Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com
dance
Ballroom Beginning Rumba lesson 7 pm; dance 8-10:30 pm, including ballroom, Latin, swing, Argentine Tango. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
classes
Internet 9 am. Free. Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Hwy., Fisherville. 949-6354. 885-3961. www.augustacountylibrary.org
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop For beginners. Dulcimers available for rent, $15. 9-11 am. $35. Registration required. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
aug 15
events
Laser Tag For all ages. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. 6-8 pm. $15. Register by June 6. Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro. 942-6735
Sunsets at the Vineyard  Wine, food, acoustic rock with William Walter & Co. Picnics welcome or reserve a meal. Bring lawn chairs. 7-10. $8 includes souvenir wine glass. BarrenRidge Vineyards, Fishersville. 248-3300. www.barrenridgevineyards.com
music
Bluegrass Jams in New Market Park Open jam. Picnics welcome, lawn chairs suggested. 7-11. Free. Under the pavilion, New Market Community Park, 9670 Cadet Rd., New Market. 433-3403
Vienna Opening concert Staunton Music Festival. 7 pm. $8-$18; subscriptions available. Events thru Aug. 24, Sept.13-14.Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton. 569-0267. Details at www.stauntonmusicfestival.com
film
Back to the Future Dusk; pre-film entertainment, 8 pm. Fridays on the Square. Free. Picnickers welcome. Court Square, Hburg. Rain location Old Dominion Coffee Co. 432-8922. www.FridaysOnTheSquare.com
Beatles Night Begins at dusk. Friday Nite Flix. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, Staunton. 332-3945
Movies in the Morning  Waynesboro Parks and rec shows various genres. 9:30 am. Free. Waynesboro Senior Center. 942-6735
aug 14
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Women’s Support Group  Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
Adrain Duke Projek Jazz in the Park. Lawn chairs suggested. 8 pm. Rain or shine. Free. Bandstand, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 337-6944
Monster Band Shakin’ at the Station. 6:30 pm. $2, proceeds to local charity. Wharf Parking Lot, Staunton. www.staunton-downtown.org
classes
Search the Internet Learn tricks and use free e-mail services. 9:30-11:30 am. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Tribal Belly Dance 7 pm. $12/class or $40/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144. www.myspace.com/fireinthebellydance
aug 13
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads editor Negri’s “French Short Stories.†2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
music
Bluegrass in the Park  James King. 8 pm Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
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