nov 30
events
Artisans Center Open House  12:30-5:30. Artisans Center of Virginia, Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterorvirginia.org
Crock, Stock and Barrel  Food preservation exhibits. 9-5. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Holiday Art & Gift Sale at Hopkins Cabin Items by local artists. Noon-5. Portion of sales benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. Massanutten Village, 1st left after main gate. holidayart2008@comcast.net
nov 30
events
Artisans Center Open House  12:30-5:30. Artisans Center of Virginia, Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterorvirginia.org
Crock, Stock and Barrel  Food preservation exhibits. 9-5. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Holiday Art & Gift Sale at Hopkins Cabin Items by local artists. Noon-5. Portion of sales benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. Massanutten Village, 1st left after main gate. holidayart2008@comcast.net
nov 29
events
Artisans Center Open House Thru Sun. 10-6. Artisans Center of Virginia, Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterorvirginia.org
Crock, Stock and Barrel  Food preservation exhibits. 9-5. $6-$10. Thru Sun. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Holiday Art & Gift Sale at Hopkins Cabin Items by local artists. 11-5. Portion of sales benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. Massanutten Village, 1st left after main gate. holidayart2008@comcast.net  
Illumination at CrossKeys  Decorations, carolers, hot mulled wine, holiday bazaar. 4:30-7 pm. Free. Tasting Room, CrossKeys Vineyards, Mt. Crawford. 234-0505. www.crosskeysvineyards.com
film
Kung Fu Panda Kidflix. 2 pm. Free. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
dance
Community Dance Ballroom, Latin, swing & Argentine Tango. Beginner Cha cha lesson 7 pm; dancing 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
classes
Conversational Spanish  Drop in class. 9:30-11 am. $15 class/ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com
nov 28
events
A Handmade Season  Opens. Virginia fine arts & crafts thru Dec. 31. Open House today thru Sun.10-6. Artisans Center of Virginia, Willow Oak Plaza, Waynesboro. 946-3294. www.artisanscenterorvirginia.org
Crock, Stock and Barrel  Food preservation exhibits. 9-5. $6-$10. Thru Sun. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Green Valley Book Fair  Opens. Thru Dec. 4. Hundreds of thousands of new books at deep discount. Select weeks during the year. Open 9-7 daily. I-81 exit 240, east on 682; follow signs. 800-385-0099. Schedule at www.gvbookfair.com
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
nov 27
events
Wine Tasting 5 courses plus 5 glasses of wine; talk wine rep. 6:45 pm. $45. Reservations required. L’Italia, 815 E. Market St., Hburg. 433-0941
nov 26
events
Celebration of Holiday Lights Opens. 40+ lighted scenes created by individuals, organizations, businesses and churches. Nov. 26- Jan. 5. 5-11 pm. Free, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 886-3040
nov 25
events
Birth Matters Educational Series Breastfeeding.  7-9 pm. Free. 661 N. Main St., Hburg. Info & location at 433-7738. www.birthmattersva.org
Come as Your Art For ages 6-8. Tues. thru Dec. 9. 5:30-7. $15/class. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art. 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Spanish Group Leader Den Frumen. 5-6 pm. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-0737. www.bssschool.org
Survivors of Suicide Support Group  7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org
film
A Thousand Years of Good Prayer and Happy-Go-Lucky (tentative) Double feature. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Belly Dance Basics of Egyptian Cabaret. All ages. Tues. 6-7 pm. $15. For Hburg locations, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net
nov 24
events
Stonewall Brigade Band Rehearsal New members, all concert band instruments welcome. 8-9:30 pm. Band Building, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 213-3880. www.stonewallbrigadeband.com
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384
film
A Thousand Years of Good Prayer and Happy-Go-Lucky (tentative) Double feature. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
nov 23
events
Holiday Art & Gift Sale at Hopkins Cabin Items by local artists. noon-5. Portion of sales benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. Massanutten Village, 1st left after main gate. holidayart2008@comcast.net
The Tragedy of John Wilkes Booth By Chris Gavaler. Staged reading. 4 pm. Free. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
Turkey Capital Turkey Run and Hootenanny 1 mile Run; 5K Run/walk/waddle (for kids). Music all day by Standing Room Only, Mac and Annie, Dog Creek, Rough But Natural; food, door prizes, turkey calling content. Festivities begin 1:30 pm., rain or shine. Oakdale Park, Bridgewater. 433-2171. Advance registration at 222.kcfs.us.com
music
Jade Simmons Classically trained pianist brings classics to the cutting edge. 7:30 pm. $25 adults/$5 students at door. CenterStage!, subscriptions available. John Lewis Auditorium, R.E. Lee HS, Staunton. 885-3165/885-4460
Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra and Shenandoah Valley Childrens’ Choir 7 pm. $5 suggested donation to benefit preparatory music program. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4362
film
A Thousand Years of Good Prayer and Happy-Go-Lucky (tentative) Double feature. 4:15, 7 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
nov 22
events
Holiday Art & Gift Sale at Hopkins Cabin Items by local artists. 11-5. Portion of sales benefit Rockingham Springs Arboretum. Massanutten Village, 1st left after main gate. holidayart2008@comcast.net
Holiday Open House  Decorations, homemade refreshments; strolling entertainment, carriage rides, drawing for shopping spree. 1-5 pm. Free. Downtown Staunton. 332-3867
Southern Dreams Elkton Centennial Ball Social hour 7-8 pm. Dance to music by Blue Suede, 8 pm – midnight. Formal/semi-formal/period attire. $45/couple; $25 single. Hors d’ouevers, photo included. Tickets at Hair Gallery, Blue Ridge Radio & TV, Nancy’s Party Things, Pompioni Chiropractic, Elkton Centennial Headquarters. Elkton VFW Hall, Rt. 33 East. 289-9866 or 578-3046
Women’s Gala Luncheon  Steve Wingfield and Friends with Twila Paris and Benita Long. Free gifts. 11:45-1. $20. JMU Festival Center. Tickets at 800-729-2239 or www.SteveWingfield.org
music
EMU Music Department Gala Faculty, student choirs, EMU orchestra and alumnus Nathan Bontrager perform; Dr. Kenneth Nafziger, conductor. 7 pm. Suggested $10 donation to benefit music department. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
film
Hancock 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
A Thousand Years of Good Prayer and Happy-Go-Lucky (tentative) Double feature.4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
dance
Ballroom Beginner lesson 7:15 pm; dancing 8-10:30. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. bailes17@comcast.net
classes
Afternoon with Anne Celebrate 100th anniversary of “Anne of Green Gables,†includes tea party at Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room. Ages 7+. 1-4 pm. $25-$30. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main St. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Conversational Spanish  Drop in class. 9:30-11 am. $15 class/ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com
nov 21
events
Adventures of Tom Sawyer Opens. Thomas Harrison Middle School Drama Department. Part of Hburg Big Read. Nov. 21-23. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm., Sun. 3 pm. $2.50-$3.50 advance; 50 cents more at door; students free with paid adult. Thomas Harrison Middle School, Hburg. Tickets/info 434-1949
Art for Gifts Opens. Unique holiday gifts, Nov. 21-Dec. 20. Extended holiday hours. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art. 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Homeschoolers Day Steve Baron presents DNA: The Amazing Molecule. 1 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
How the Martians Stole Christmas Chapter 3. By Matthew Warner. Serial play presented in radio format. River City Radio Hour. 6:30 & 8 pm. Donations welcome. 329 Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999. www.waynetheatre.org
MHA-A Annual Meeting Dinner & Silent Auction Presentation, “Perceptions of Mental Illness: The Good, The Hope, The Bad, and The Ugly†by John Beghtol of Western Sate Hospital. Bring toiletries for Western State patients. 6 pm auction and social hour; 7 pm dinner. Reservations by Nov. 14. Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center, Staunton. 886-7181/949-0169
Tellabration! SPL hosts the Shenandoah Storytelling Guild. 7 pm. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Waynesboro Children’s Hour Waynesboro Theatre Alliance. For ages 5-11. 5:30 pm. $3; 12 and under $2. 329 Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999. www.waynetheatre.org
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
Wine Tasting Celebrating release of 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau. 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE
music
Kristen Swartley, flute Senior recital. 7:30 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225. www.emu.edu/events
film
Disturbia Bonfire. Transportation for middle/high school students provided by The Office on Youth; permission slip required. 6:30 pm. Free. Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro. 332-3806 or 942-6757
Hancock 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
A Thousand Years of Good Prayer and Happy-Go-Lucky (tentative) Double feature. 4:15, 7 & 9:45 pm. $6, $5 students. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Ending Your Year in the Black 4th Fridays Breakfast Networking Series. 7:30-8:30 am. $12-$15. Hampton Inn, Fishersville. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
Jump Start Dance Class  Night club two-step 6:30 pm, Level II 7:30 pm; Advanced Hustle 8:30 pm. $5-$10/class. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Thanksgiving Dinner for Dummies Tips and tricks to roast turkey, make side dishes and set the table. Two-part class continues Sat. 6-8 pm. $40 includes supplies. Register by Nov. 17. Staunton Rec & Parks. Montgomery Hall Park Activity Room, Staunton. 332-3945
lectures
Environmental Ethics and Christian Theology  Dr. Willis Jenkins, Yale Divinity School. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events
nov 20
events
Beer Tasting 4 courses plus 5 glasses (6 oz) of microbrews. 6:45 pm. $25. Reservations required. L’Italia, 815 E. Market St., Hburg. 433-0941
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Bombastic Book Bingo  Family activity. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
GONZO Theater 9 pm. Free. Studio Theater, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
Reading About Art Discussion of books about art/artists. Bring lunch, beverage/cookies provided. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Info at 887-6121
music
BC Jazz Ensemble 8 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5303
Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain Bluegrass. 7:30 pm. $13-15, $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com dance
JMU Steel Band 8 pm. $2 at door. Music Building, Rm. 108, JMU. 568-3481
classes
HCM After-School Enrichment Preschoolers: Mini Mad Scientist. Grades K-3: Music Mania. 4-5:30. $10-$12 per class. Pre-registration required. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main St., 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Belly Dance Basics of Egyptian Cabaret. All ages. Thur. at 5:30 pm. $15/hour; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. To register, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net
Tribal Belly Dance  Conditioning exercises, technique, basic movements. No experience necessary. 7 pm. $15/class; $48/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144
lectures
Victorian Era Mourning Customs & Undertaking Speakers Lucinda Cooke, Augusta Co. Historical Society, C.W. Grandle, Grandle Funeral Home. 7 pm. Free. Shenandoah Valley Heritage and Folk Art Heritage Center, Dayton. 879-2616
nov 19
events
Knit Nite Bring your knitting project and a mug for tea. 7-9 pm. Free. Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8942
Movies in the Morning  Waynesboro Parks and Rec shows various genres. 9:30 am. Free. Waynesboro Senior Center. 942-6735
Wednesday Book Clubs  Brown Bag Book Club, Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club, 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
music
JMU Orff Ensemble 7 pm. Free. Music Building, Rm. 108, JMU. 568-3481
Madison Singers 8 pm. Donations accepted. Harrisonburg Baptist Church, 501 S. Main St. 568-3481
classes
Your Business: Plan It/ Start It Small business workshop. 6-8:30 pm. $25. 9 S. Augusta St., Staunton. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Community Service Speaker Series Amanda Nicholson from Wildlife Center of VA. 1-1:50 pm. Free. Miller Chapel, MBC, Staunton. 887-7309
Competition for Attention in the Information Age Simon P. Anderson, JMU/UVA. JMU Economics Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Zane Showker Hall, Rm. 622, JMU. 568-3621
nov 18
events
Book Discussion  “Breakfast with Buddha†by Roland Merullo. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net
Great Books Discussion Group Reads “For the Relief of Unbearable Urges†by Englander from The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Myth America Speaker Rick Shenkman. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
Pajama Night Story, craft, snack; wear pj’s. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Psychology of Aesthetics  Art exhibit opening. Show by IVS class. 11-1 IVS Gallery, Roop Hall, Rm. 208, JMU. 568-2527 or 568-5661
Spanish Group Leader Den Frumen. 5-6 pm. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-0737. www.bssschool.org
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
music
JMU Jazz Ensemble/JMU Jazz Band 8 pm. $2 at door. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-3481
film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Golden Matinee Series. 2 pm. $5. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com dance
classes
Belly Dance Basics of Egyptian Cabaret. All ages. Tues. 6-7 pm. $15. For Hburg locations, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net
Come as Your Art For ages 6-8. Tues. thru Dec. 9. 5:30-7. $15/class. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art. 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Increase Sales and Satisfy Customers with Improved Usability  11:30-1. $50. Lunch included. Limit 10. 2 S. Main St., Hburg. Register at bluekeyinc.com/lunch
lectures
Hindu Traditions in Cambodia Speaker Vasudha Narayanan, Univ. of Florida. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 6:30 pm. Free. Health & Human Services Bldg., Rm. 1302, JMU. 568-4060. www.jmu.edu/gandhicenter
Options for U.S. Energy Independence with an Examination of the Benefits and the Potential Environmental Impact of Prospective Energy Portfolios Speaker James C. Powell. JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. No registration necessary. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923
nov 17
events
Chess Knights  Learn to play, ages 5+. 7-8 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
JMU MFA Exhibition  Opens featuring Paul Estabrook. Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall, Rm. 101, JMU. 568-6407
Kappa Pi Art Fraternity/Art Books Exhibits Open. Works by fraternity members; artist books by Dawn Hachenski. Thru Dec. 3. Reception, 5-7 pm. artworks Gallery, 131 Grace St., Hburg. 568-7175
Not Far From the Tree: The Art of Two Dads Exhibit opens. Paintings by Richard Hough, photographs by Richard Lawson, fathers of two BC professors. Artists’ talk 4 pm, reception 5-7 pm. Thru Dec. 17. Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery, Alexander Mack Memorial Library, Bridgewater College. 828-5684
Stonewall Brigade Band Rehearsal New members, all concert band instruments welcome. 8-9:30 pm. Band Building, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. 213-3880. www.stonewallbrigadeband.com
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384
music
JMU Percussion Ensemble 8 pm. $2 at door. JMU Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. 568-6034
Sue Barber, bassoon JMU Faculty Recital. 8 pm. Free. JMU Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. 568-3481
nov 16
events
Edward II: The Troublesome Reign and the Lamentable Death of Edward II, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer Opens. By Christopher Marlowe. Mary Baldwin MFA Production. Nov. 16-17. 7:30 pm. Free. ASC Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton. 887-7237
SoLace Open Studio  Featuring marbled silk and leather by Barb Polin; refreshments by Vina Sole. Part of Artisan Center of Virginia studio tour. 10-5. SoLace Studios, 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. 298-5222. www.solaceinc.com
music
JMU Percussion Ensemble Concert 3 pm. $2 at door. Music Building, Rm. 108, JMU. 568-6034
Paulo Steinberg, piano JMU Faculty Recital. 8 pm. Free. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-3481
Sons of the Day 10:20 am. Weavers Mennonite Church, 2501 Rawley Pike, Hburg. 434-7758
film
Biruma No Tategoto Foreign Film Series. 5:30 pm. Discussion follows. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons, EMU. 432-4467
nov 15
events
Cards that POP! Make pop up structures; materials and instruction provided. Ages 10+. 2-4:30 pm. Free. Registration required. Staunton Public Library, 332-3902
Festival of Trees Family Day Entertainment by The Spring Hill Hillbillies, Bill Wellington, Barbara Spilman Lawson. Gift shop; baked goods available. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Shenandoah. $5; uner 12 free. Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro. ww.amcfestivaloftrees.com
In Praise of the Needle 9-5. $6-$10. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Planetarium Programs  “Legends of the Night Sky: Orion,†animated; and “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity.†2:30 & 3:30. Free. John C. Well Planetarium, Miller Hall, JMU. Tickets at Warren Hall box office, 8-5 Mon.-Fri. 568-3621
SoLace Open Studio Featuring marbled silk and leather by Barb Polin; refreshments by Vina Sole. Part of Artisans Center of Virginia studio tour. 10-5. Also Sun. SoLace Studios, 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. 298-5222. www.solaceinc.com
music
Jan Smith Acoustic folk/bluegrass. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:30. $20/2 for $35, includes food. By reservation only. In the Cabaret at Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999. www.thehamnertheater.com
film
American Teen 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
dance
Community Dance Ballroom, Latin, swing & Argentine Tango. Beginner East Coast Swing lesson 7 pm; dancing 8-10:30 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Dancing in the Moonlight: Homecoming 1926-1984 [Old Lee High] Music by Clozur. Benefit dance for ShenanArts and Staunton Senior Center. Ages 21+ 7-11 pm. $20. Casual dress. Old R.E. Lee High School (Guardinan Angel Academy), Staunton. Tickets Tue. & Thurs. evenings at 248-1868. Info at www.shenanarts.org
Staunton Contra Dance  Music by Jim Harrington & Friends; caller Herschel Nelson. Beginners’ workshop 7:30 pm; dance 8 pm. $7 adults, $4 teens, free under 12/MBC students. MBC Physical Activities Center, Tams St., Staunton. 887-7017
classes
Conversational Spanish  Drop in class. 9:30-11 am. $15 class/ 4 for $50. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 941-1053 or hispanet@bigplanet.com
Intro Computer Classes  Intermediate Word, covers more advanced techniques/topics, 9:30-11:30 am. Search the Internet, learn search techniques and use free e-mail, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
nov 14
events
Anyone Can Whistle  Opens. A corrupt mayoress fakes a miracle to save her bankrupt town. Music by Arthur Laruents and Stephen Sondheim. JMU Experimental Theatre. Nov. 14-18 at 8 pm and Sun. Nov. 15 at 2 pm. $6. Tickets at box office Nov. 10, 4-7 pm and 2 hours before show. Theatre II, S. Main St. next to Kinkos, Hburg. www.jmu.edu/theatre/prod.htm
Festival of Trees Gala Reception Entertainment by Llyn Walker, Liz Barnes, Donna Riley, Marsha Howard, Virginia Bethune. Master of Ceremonies Richard Adams. Auction of decorated trees, gift items; gift shop. 6-10 pm; auction at 8. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Shenandoah. $25. Dress-–dressy Christmas casual. Fairfax Hall, Waynesboro. www.amcfestivaloftrees.com
Horrible Harry Theater performance based on children’s book series by Suzy Kline. 7:30 pm. $8-$15. JMU Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-7000 or 877-201-7543
Allison Luce Exhibit  Opens. Monoprints of her work as a sculptor. Thru Dec. 13. Reception 6:30-8 pm. Hartzler Library Gallery, EMU. 432-4360
In Praise of the Needle 9-5. $6-$10. Thru Sat. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 & I-64, Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov
Wiggly, Wacky Worms  Lock-in with games, crafts, activities; based on “Diary of a Worm†by Doreen Cronin. 4 pm. Free. Register by Nov. 12. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
music
Italia antica: Early Music from Rome, Padua, and Venice Choral and instrumental works from the 16th century including Palestrina’s Pope Marcellus Mass. Valley Collegium Musicum with members of the Peartree Consort. 8 pm. Free. Park View Mennonite Church, Hburg. 568-6324
film
American Teen 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
classes
Keeping in Touch with Your Customers Presenter Jim Blair. Networking. Breakfast session. 7-8:30 pm. $10-$15. National College, Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lecture
Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar â€Social Memory and Its Archaeological Correlates on Two Virginian Plantations: Sweet Briar and Tusculum.†Lynn Rainville, Sweet Briar College. 3:35 pm. Free. Jackson Hall, Rm. 107, JMU. 568-3621
nov 12
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Rain & Other South Sea Stories†by Maugham. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Almost, Maine Opens. Romantic comedy by John Cariani presented by The Playhouse. Nov. 12-16. Wed.-Sat., 8 pm., Sun. 3 pm. $8-$10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189
Culture Klatch on Native Americans from the Eastern Woodlands to the Plains Talk by four JMU experts; Q&A follows. Public welcome; targeted to early childhood ed students. 7 pm. Free. Highlands Room, JMU Festival Center. 568-3621
“Solutions†Luncheon  Debt solutions from Joel and Kim Cochran, Solomon Financial Counselors; Speaker/singer Tempe Brown. Valley Women’s Connection of Greater Staunton. 11:30-1. $14. Childcare provided. Reservations by Nov. 7. Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center, Staunton. 884-7353
music
Roger Merchant  Oldies, country & standards. Music at the Library. Noon. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
The Montpelier Wind Quintet JMU Faculty Ensemble Concert. 8 pm. $2 at door. JMU Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. 568-3481 
classes
QuickBooks for Contractors Job/project cost analysis. Presumes basic bookkeeping knowledge and use of Quickbooks. 1-5 pm. $75. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Alex O’Neal Lecture Discusses his paintings and drawings depicting circumstances that associate Americans. JMU Wampler Lecture Series. 7 pm. Free. Location TBA 568-3621
Community Service Speaker Series Sandy Greene from Natural Resource Conservation Service. 1-1:50 pm. Free. Miller Chapel, MBC, Staunton. 887-7309
U.S. Immigragtion: The Political and the Personal Speaker Kate Franzen. International Café. Noon. Free. Spencer Center, MBC, Staunton. 887-7113
nov 13
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
A Christmas Story Opens. Adaptation of classic story about Ralphie and his desire for a Red Ryder 200. Waynesboro Players. Nov. 13-15. 8 pm. $6-$10. Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro HS. 949-8842. www.waynesboroplayers.org
Date Night at L’Italia Jazz beginning at 6:45 pm; wine, appetizer, entrée, dessert for 2, $40. L’Italia, 815 E. Market St., Hburg. 433-0941
Elkton—Yesterday, Today…Years to Remember Opens. A historical play. Nov. 13-16. Thur-Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 2 pm. $3-$5. Elkton Middle School Auditorium. Tickets at Elkton Centennial Headquarters or Community Center, Blue Ridge Radio & TV. 405-9460, 578-3046 or 298-1717
Thursday Book Club  For ages 18+. 10 am. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
music
MBC Fall Choral Concert Featuring College Choir, Madrigal Singers, Baldwin Charm. 7:30 pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 100 Frederick St., Staunton. 885-7100
U.S. Navy Band Quintet 8 pm. Free. JMU Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. 568-3481
classes
After-School Enrichment Preschoolers: Fishy Tales. Grades K-3: Kitchen Concoctions. 4-5:30. $10-$12 per class. Pre-registration required. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main St., 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Belly Dance Basics of Egyptian Cabaret. All ages. Thur. at 5:30 pm. $15/hour; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. To register, 448-1410 or TamiBarksdale@comcast.net
Tribal Belly Dance  Conditioning exercises, technique, basic movements. No experience necessary. 7 pm. $15/class; $48/month. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 383-9144
Your Business: Plan It/ Start It Small business workshop. 6-8:30 pm. $25. Score Offices, 301 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Intelligent Relationships: Relationship Patterns-–What’s in Your Family? 7:30 pm. Free, $10/1.5 CEU. Shenandoah Presbytery, 1111 N. Main St., Hburg. www.shenfamilysystems.org
Re-Mapping Security: A 3-D Approach Speaker Dr. Lisa Schirch, EMU Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. 7 pm. Free. Francis Auditorium, Pearce Science Center, MBC, Staunton. 887-7112
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