coverstory - part 1
Night Train from Baltimore
‘It’s a story she obviously wants to tell, especially to a stranger.’
coverstory - part 2
Two Summers with the Stars
‘I didn’t drive the car with Julie Andrews in it; I drove the decoy car for her stalker to shoot at.’
coverstory - part 3
Muscle Car Memories
‘A high school girlfriend once joked that I liked the car more than her. Rather than deny it and lie, I just laughed along.’
coverstory - part 4
Philosophically Speaking
‘To my mind, drinking is a lot more sociable than talking on a cell phone.’
coverstory - part 5
The Day They Ask
‘It’s best to answer without pausing. Tell her you’re Mennonite.’
coverstory - part 6
The Season of Loukhi
‘She always wears silk dresses, spiked heels, and several necklaces and rings.’
Inbox
The Redeeming Value of TV
hindsight
May 20 – June 20, 2008
facetime
Sharp Shopkeeper
The grocery outlet business comes naturally to even-keeled, competitive Mike Sharp.
yesteryear
Life Before A.C.
Summer wasn’t as miserable as one might think.
tabletalk
Private Dining at Publik House
photofinish
Woodcarver Bill Williams
lastwords
Trouble at Home
Is the world coming to an end or just the world as we know it?
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
july 29
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
Kids Book Club 10:30-noon. North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater. 828-4492
music
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, Refuge from RedDoor Ministry. 7-8:30. Free. Ridgeview Park Amphitheater, Waynesboro. 434-760-0161
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Hburg. 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
HCM Summer Classes Thru Thur. It’s a Pirates Life: rising 1st-3rd graders, 9:30-11:30 am. Creative Cooking: rising 3rd-5th graders. Pre-registration required. $50-$65 each. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main. 442-8900. Details at www.hcmuseum.org
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
july 31
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Magic & Illusion Show Featuring Wes Iseli. 7 pm. $5. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. For tickets, 453-2215. www.brcc.edu/fac
Women’s Support Group Eating/body image issues. 7-8 pm. Free. 3269 Limestone Lane, Dayton. 879-9059
music
Billy Williams Trio Jazz in the Park. Lawn chairs suggested. 8 pm. Rain or shine. Free. Bandstand, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 337-6944
Mystic Vibrations Reggae. 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
july 30
music
Bluegrass in the Park Greg Lam and Friends, Flat Broke. 8 pm Free. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3945
classes
Genealogy Workshop, Session 3 Information Sources in Depth, Part I. Taught by local experts. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
lectures
Picture This Botanical illustration techniques. Bring sketch pad/pencil. Art experience not required. JMU Summer Brown-Bag Lecture Series. Noon-1 pm. Free. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Pavilion, off University Ave., Hburg. 432-6092
july 28
events
Make a Bug Hat 2 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475. www.mrlb.com
music
Stonewall Brigade Band Kids’ concert with special guest Ronald McDonald. Held rain or shine. Lawn chairs suggested; picnic facilities. 8 pm. Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 332-3835
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Summer Art Camp Thru Aug. 1. 1st-3rd graders, 10-Noon; 4th-6th graders, 1-3 pm. $50-$60. Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. Registration info at 949-7662. www.svacart.com
Summer Studio Art Class Ages 4 to adult. Daily 9-noon thru Fri. $85-$110. Pre-registration required. Staunton Augusta Art Center, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028
Summer Vacation Fun Art Camp For ages 7-14. Bring bag lunch. Daily 10-1 thru Fri. $160, $40/day. You Made It!, 163 S. Main St., Hburg. Info and registration 434-4500. www.youmadeit.net
july 27
events
Uncorked and Unplugged Sample wines; acoustic music by Dan Hildebrand. 2-5 pm. Free. Rockbridge Vineyard, I-81 exit 205 to Rt. 606 West, Raphine. 888-511-9463. www.rockbridgevineyard.com
Vespers Service Harmonia Sacra hymns led by Sam Showalter; meditation Carol Scheppard. 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, Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 5.8 near Waynesboro. 943-4716
Music at Moss Museum Performer TBA. 3 pm. Free. P. Buckley Moss Museum, Waynesboro. 949-7662
Robin and Linda Williams and their Fine Group Bluegrass, folk, old-time, acoustic country. 7:30 pm. $20-$25. Theater at Lime Kiln, off Rt. 60, Lexington. 800-594-8499. www.theateratlimekiln.com
Southern Grace Southern gospel. Bridgewater Concerts in the Park. 7 pm. Free. Oakdale Community Park, Bridgewater. 828-6273
film
Court Square Theater Film TBA. 4:15 & 7 pm. $6. Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
july 26
events
Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival Rides for beginners to experienced riders; 5 miles to 100 miles. Food/drinks, maps, mechanical support. $20 suggested donation; proceeds support Our Community Place and The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen. Rides begin 7 am, Our Community Place, Main & Johnson, Hburg. 442-7727. www.ourcommunityplace.net
Sweet Dreams Pancake breakfast, crafters, live entertainment, bingo, 5K, children’s activities, climbing wall; softball/horseshoe tournaments; baking, Little Debbie look-a-like and bubble blowing contests. 9-5. Free. Stuarts Draft Park. 245-5727. www.co.augusta.va.us
music
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Classical “Dance Mix.†Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. 8 pm. Rain or shine. Pavilion/lawn seating. $25-$35; $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
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Ballroom Dance Presented by USA Dance. Beginner lesson 7:15 pm; dancing 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. bailes17@comcast.net
classes
Internet 9 am. Free. Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Hwy., Fisherville. 949-6354 or 885-3961. www.augustacountylibrary.org
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