feb 28

events

Chainsaw Art  Don Blanchard transforms wood into falcon from “The Maltese Falcon”; Big read kick-off. 1 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

For the Love of Bach  Chamber music and dinner; silent auction. 6:30 pm. $100/person. Proceeds benefit Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. Downtown 56,  56 W. Gay St., Hburg. Reservations at www.emu.edu/bach

Visiting Artisan Series  Shenandoah Valley Textile Guild. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Western Virginia Sport Show Thru March 1. 10-9. Augusta Expo, Fishersville. Details at www.westernvasportshow.com

music

Dr. Levine and the Dreaded Blues Lady Blues. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:30. $20 (includes food by reservation only) or $35/2. In the Cabaret, Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999

JMU Wind Symphony 1 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481

Suzuki Violin and Fiddle Festival Hour-long masterclass, group class, Orff class, for students in Books 1-6. 8:30-5 pm. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. Info at 432-4277

feb 27

events

Western Virginia Sport Show  Thru March 1. Noon- 9 pm. Augusta Expo, Fishersville. Details at www.westernvasportshow.com

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

Wine Tasting 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE

music

Faster Than Walking and Mando Mafia Appalachian. 7:30 pm. $10. BRCC Blackbox Theatre, Weyers Cave. 453-2215

film

Family Movie Night 7:30 pm. $3; parents free. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999

Friday Night at the Movies New releases. Movie TBA. Free popcorn/soda. 7 pm. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

classes

Dining Etiquette Part 1. 7:30-9. $20/person. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Jump Start Dance Class Ballroom Line & Circle Dancing. 6:30 pm. $5-$10. Partner/registration not required. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

feb 26

events

Arabic Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Arms and the Man Opens. George Bernard Shaw’s satire about the glories of war and idealistic love. Theatre at BC. Thru March 1. Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $5-$6. Reservations suggested. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5631

Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181

Dearly Beloved Opens. Fast-paced comedy about love, marriage, sisterhood, gospel and Texas barbeque. Waynesboro Players. Feb. 26-28. 8 pm. $6-$10. Louis Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro HS. 949-8842. www.waynesboroplayers.org

Footloose, the Musical Inspired by 1984 movie. 7:30 pm. $15-$30. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. Tickets at 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

music

BC Symphonic Band 8 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5303

classes

Belly Dance Egyptian Cabaret basics. Thur. 5:30-6:30 pm. $15/hr.; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. Verona. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

QuickBooks for Contractors Job costing tools. For builders, contractors, speciality trades, those doing job/project cost analysis. Basic bookkeeping understanding/use of Quickbooks presumed. 1-5. $75. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

feb 25

events

Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Great Russian Short Stories.” 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902

Baha’i Faith Fireside  Open-minded discussion about spirituality. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797 or 886-1403

Biscuits & Bingo For ages 50+. Prizes. Hburg Parks & Rec. 9-10 am. Chick-Fil-A, E. Market St., Hburg. 433-9168

International Café: Mapping Issues Around the World Noon. MBC Spencer Center, Staunton. 887-7113

Japanese Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

film

Staunton’s Other Park  Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 7 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

feb 24

events

Book Discussion  “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

City of Angels Opens. Musical parody of 1940s film noir and hard-boiled detective fiction. Feb. 24-March 1. Tues.-Sat. 8 pm., Sun. 2 pm. $8-$12. Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre, Duke Hall, JMU. Tickets at 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

French Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Radical Roots Farm Slide Show Sign up for 2009 season. 6:30 pm. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. 810-2587. Info at www.radicalrootsfarm.com

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

Camerata String Ensemble  8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481

lectures

Knife Edge: Indian Raids, Slave Rebellions, and Free Black Balance on the Colonial Virginia Frontier Dr. Turk McCleskey. 7 pm. Free. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov

 

feb 23

events

Conversations with Artists Mary Kay Van Hooser discusses preserving/framing art. 12:30-1:45. Members free. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Vine and Verse  Wine tasting and poetry; come share or listen. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Spanish Conversation Hour 4-5 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

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. Music Bldg., Rm. 108, JMU. 568-3481

classes

Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. Mon. 6-7 pm. $15; $10 residents/employees. Eiland Center, Sunnyside Wellness Center, Hburg. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

Computer Classes 9:30-11:30 am: Intro to Computers, hands-on presentation to hardware/software/internet.1:30-3:30 pm: Intro to Excel, creating/using spreadsheets, familiarity with mouse/Word expected. Free. No registration necessary. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

feb 22

events

Barhoppers ’09 Auditions  For Ampersand Arts production in March/April. (Scripts/director apps accepted thru Feb. 12). 4-6 pm. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Info at andarts@gmail.com

Devotionals: Interfaith  Prayers and readings from sacred texts from world religions. 5-6 pm. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797 or 886-1403

Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show Activities/attractions for all ages;  clowns, zoo displays, seminars, archery, paintball, big buck/turkey calling contests, food, more. 10-5. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. Details/cost at www.vasportshow.com

Visiting Artisan Series  Heather Hanson, Pink Daisy Pottery. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Youth Art Exhibit Opens. By area K-12 students. Reception 1-3 pm. Exhibit thru March 29. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org

music

EMU Recitals 2:30 pm: Carlos Alberto Ibay, pianist/tenor vocalist, $5-$10. 5 pm: Senior Preparatory Recital, free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225

Richmond Symphony Features Beethoven’s Sym. No. 1; Neal Cary, cello soloist. Valley Symphonic Concerts. 7:30 pm. $5-$20. R.E. Lee High School Auditorium, 1200 N. Coalter St., Staunton. 886-6186. www.valleysymphonic.org

film

Stand and Deliver (USA/Hispanic). Foreign Film Series. 5:30 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4467

feb 21

events

African Student Kollective Fashion Show Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 7:30 pm. MBC Student Activities Center, Staunton. 887-7270

Barhoppers ’09 Auditions For Ampersand Arts production in March/April. (Scripts/director apps accepted thru Feb. 12). 5-7 pm. Shanti, 16 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Info at andarts@gmail.com

Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show Activities/attractions for all ages;  clowns, zoo displays, seminars, archery, paintball, big buck/turkey calling contests, food. Thru Sun. 10-5. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. Details/cost at www.vasportshow.com

Redeemer Classical School Winterfest Children’s activities, entertainment, food; set in the Middle Ages. 2-5 pm. Free. 1688 Indian Trail Rd., Keezletown. 607-6707. www.redeemerclassical.org

Visiting Artisan Series  Heather Hanson, Pink Daisy Pottery. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Winter Wine Concert  Music by local artists by the fire; mulled wine, cheese. 7-8:30 pm pm. $20. Winery, CrossKeys Vineyards, Mt. Crawford. 234-0505. www.crosskeysvineyards.com

music

Anointed Voices of Praise and Greater Things Dance Ministry Gospel Extravaganza Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 3 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

The Blackwood Quartet 7 pm. $20 advance/$24 door; proceeds benefit Camp Overlook program. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 269-2267

Music of Thomas Tallis  English choral music from the reign of Henry VIII to Elizabeth by Zephyrus. 8 pm. $10-$15. Trintiy Episcopal Church, 214 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 434-293-5339

Lauren Blitz, voice recital  4 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225

film

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

dance

Community Dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Argentine Tango. 8-10:30 pm; beginner Salsa lesson at 7 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

Staunton Contra Dance Bill Wellington, caller; music by Wilderness Road. Intro workshop 7:30 pm; dance 8 pm. $7 adults, $4 teens, free under 12 & MBC students. MBC Physical Activities Center, Tams St., Staunton. 280-2330/280-2335 or 887-7018

feb 20

events

February Fest & Local Food Showcase of local foods; food, vendors; live music by Scott Murray, Alex Albrecht, The Mountain Valley String Band. 7-10 pm. Lucy Sims Center, Hburg. 434-4074. www.friendlycityfoodcoop.com. www.buylocalshenvalley.org

Firelight Fridays Live music by Scruffy Murphy, wine by the fire; box dinners available by reservation, for $15 or bring your own. 7-10 pm. $10, includes souvenir wine glass. Barren Ridge Vineyards, 984 Barren Ridge Rd., Fishersville. Info and reservations at 248-3300. www.barrenridgevineyards.com

Greater Virginia Sports & Big Game Show Activities/attractions for all ages;  clowns, zoo displays, seminars, archery, paintball, big buck/turkey calling contests, food, more. Thru Sun. 10-5. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg. Details/cost at www.vasportshow.com

Military Officers Assoc. of America Meeting Luncheon, speaker. Open to active/former/retired military, NOAA and US Public Health Service. 11:30 am. Membership info at 463-9754. Reservations/location info at 363-1460

Teen Rock the Mic Night  Ages 13-19 show off musical talent. Drums, bass amp, guitars and amp, dj set-up provided. 8-11 pm. Free. Staunton Parks & Rec. Registration required. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 332-3945

VA Quilt Museum Tour Exhibit “Floral Abundance.” For ages 50+. Hburg Parks & Rec; register by Feb. 17. 11 am. $5. Hburg. 433-9168

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

music

EMU Jazz 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4225

film

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

classes

Jump Start Dance Classes   6:30 pm: Peabody Level I & II; $5-$10. 7:30-9 pm: Wedding Survival; $15/person. Partner/registration not required. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

lecture

Hell No, We Won’t Go… Back: The Rockingham Rebellion, Spring 1862 Dale Harter. Shenandoah Valley Regional Studies Seminar. 3:35 pm. Free. Jackson Hall, Rm. 107, JMU. 568-3621

feb 19

events

Arabic Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181

Hello Dolly Opens at Harrisonburg HS. Feb. 19-22. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 3 pm. $8-$10. Harrisonburg HS, 1001 Garbers Church Rd., Hburg. Tickets at 810-4927 or 810-5397

Libations’ Oratorical Contest 6th-8th  grade. Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 5:30 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

Reading About Art Discussion of books about art/artists. 12:30. Free. Bring lunch; drinks/cookies provided. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 887-6121. www.bssschool.org

music

JMU Brass Band Concert  8 pm. $2. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481

classes

Belly Dance Egyptian Cabaret basics. Thur. 5:30-6:30 pm. $15/hr.; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. Verona. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

feb 18

events

Baha’i Faith Fireside  Open-minded discussion about spirituality. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797 or 886-1403

Benefit Auction for Alzheimers Research and Treatment Retired/active federal employees invited; association members bring auction items. 11:30 am. Traditions Family Restaurant, 625 Mount Clinton Pike, Hburg. 984-4343 

The Blue Hotel Opens. Stage adaptation of Stephen Crane’s story; original music by The Shakes. The Playhouse. Feb. 18-22 & 25-28; March 1. Wed.-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 3 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. Reservations at 433-9189 or www.courtsquaretheater.com

Children’s Letters to God   Opens at ShenanArts. Musical based on best-selling book. Thru Feb. 22. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $8-$15. Stage 4, Rt. 11 Verona. 248-1868. www.shenanarts.org

Japanese Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Knit Nite Bring knitting project and mug; hot tea provided. 7-9pm. Free. Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8942

Libations’ Oratorical Contest 4th-5th grade. Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 5:30 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

Wednesday Book Clubs  Brown Bag Book Club, Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club, 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

feb 17

events

Book Discussion  “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084. www.stonesoupbooks.net

Creating Word of Mouth Online  11:30-1. $50. Lunch included. Limit 10. 2 S. Main St., Hburg. Register at bluekeyinc.com/lunch

French Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Great Books Discussion Group  7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Job Search Help 9:30-11:30 am: E-Mail Essentials, for job seekers. 1:30-3:30 pm: Online Job-seeking Basics; active e-mail needed. Free. No registration needed. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Libations’ Oratorical Contest 2nd-3rd grade. Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 5:30 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

Ubu Roi Opens. A 19th century absurdist play fraught with violence, confusion and a quest for power and wealth. JMU Experimental Theatre. Feb. 17-21. Tues.-Sat. 8 pm; also Sat. at 2 pm. $2. 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

WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181

music

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band Big band jazz, 1920s-90s. 8 pm. $8-$10. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. Tickets at 568-7000 or 877-201-7543

classes

QuickBooks Quick Topics: Using the On-line Edition Monthly brown-bag lunch series. 11-noon. $10. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

lectures

Bon Voyage- – Cruising with LLI  JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. No registration necessary. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923

“Oh Shenandoah”: Myth and Meaning in the Vernacular Landscape of the Shenandoah Valley Dr. Warren Hofstra. 7 pm. Free. Frontier Culture Museum, Off I-81 and I-64 in Staunton. 332-7850. www.frontier.virginia.gov

The Virginia Lincolns Dr. Philip Stone. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

feb 16

events

Conversations with Artists  Misa Kobayashi Stuart; musician, composer/arranger. 12:30-1:45. Members free. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

Convocation Jim Lucas delivers renditions of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches. 7:30 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5438

Panama Overlays, 2007-2008 Exhibit Opens. Recent work by Gerry Kiefer. Reception 4:30-6 pm. Hunt Gallery, Hunt Dining Hall, MBC, Staunton. 887-7196

Spanish Conversation Hour 4-5 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

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

classes

Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. Mon. 6-7 pm. $15; $10 residents/employees. Eiland Center, Sunnyside Wellness Center, Hburg. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

lectures

Sensory Processing Disorder: What They Are and How to Help Deborah Marr. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events

feb 15

events

Devotionals: Interfaith  Prayers and readings from sacred texts from world religions. 5-6 pm. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797 or 886-1403

Greater Augusta Wedding & Bridal Show Fashion show; gift bags, prizes. 1-4 pm. $5. Best Western Waynesboro Conference Center. 470-0543

Love Letters  Play by A.R. Gurney starring Llyn Walker, Clair Myers. Waynesboro Theater Alliance. 2 pm. $35. Thru Sun. Fairfax Hall, 1101 Reservoir St., Waynesboro. 943-9999

Visiting Artisan Series  Jon Gehman, pen and ink drawings. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

music

Preparatory Music Teacher’s Recital 5 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225

Sunday Recital Susan Black, violin; Constance Gee, viola; Lise Keiter-Brotzman, piano. 3 pm. $4-$5. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7294

U.S. Navy Band Time TBA. Free. Wilson Hall, JMU. Info at 568-3481

classes

Children’s Virtues Classes Hands-on activites, music, singing, snacks; open to all ages, parents welcome.  10-11:30 am. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 471-9161

feb 14

events

Chocolate Lover’s Tea  Three courses; teas to compliment. 3:30 pm. $17. Reservations required. Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8942

The Gift of Chocolate Tea with Linda Alley; learn about history/culture of chocolate; samples. 3-4:30 pm. $2 or chocolate treat to share. North River Library, Bridgewater. 828-4492

Love Letters  Play by A.R. Gurney starring Llyn Walker, Clair Myers. Waynesboro Theater Alliance. 7 pm. $35. Thru Sun. Fairfax Hall, 1101 Reservoir St., Waynesboro. 943-9999

Valentine’s Craft Ages 6-12. 2 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475

Valentine’s Day at HCM  Activities all day. 9-4. $4.50 or HCM membership. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum, 30 N. Main St., Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org

Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting & Pottering Painting  Paint your own pottery, food, wine, gifts. 6-9 pm. $5 plus pottery & studio fee. By reservation only. You Made It! Pottery Studio, 163 S. Main St., Hburg. 434-4500. www.youmadeit.net

Visiting Artisan Series  Jon Gehman, pen and ink drawings. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Wine and Lovers Wine, food by fire/candlelight; roses, violins. 6:30-9:30 pm. $90/person. CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. 234-0505. www.crosskeysvineyards.com

music

A cappella Songs of Love and Lament Featuring all-male group Cantoré and all-female group Shekinah. 7 pm. Donations. Park View Mennonite Church, Hburg. 269-8283. www.cantoremusic.com. www.shekinahmusic.net

A Salute to the American Presidency “Lincoln Portrait,” “JFK,” “Rhapsody in Blue.” Waynesboro Symphony. 7:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro First Presbyterian Church, 249 W. Wayne St.  www.waynesborosymphonyorchestra.org

film

Australia 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

dance

JMU Senior Dance Concert Thru Sat. 8 pm. Tickets TBA. Godwin Hall, Studio 355, JMU. 568-6511

Studio Dance Party For all levels. 8-10 pm; Level I & II supervised practice, 7-8. Partner not required. $3-$6. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

feb 13

events

The Blue Hotel Exhibit   Opens. Works inspired by Stephen Crane’s play; coincides with The Playhouse stage production. Live music by The Shakes, 7-9 pm. Exhibit thru March 1. The Artful Dodger, 47 Court Square, Hburg. 432-1179

The Nickels & Wiener Improv Night Improv comedy duo. 8 pm. $10. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

University Chapel Biblical storytelling by Earl Martin. Spiritual Life Week. 10 am. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4196

Visiting Artisan Series  Jon Gehman, pen and ink drawings. 11-3 pm. Hardesty-Higgins House, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8935

Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463

Wine Tasting Wines for Valentine’s Day. 5:30-7 pm. Free. The Wine Cellar, 8 Byers St., Staunton. 213-WINE

Wonderful Town Opens at MBC Theatre. Feb. 13-15 & 18-22. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm. $5-$10. Fletcher Collins Theatre, MBC, Staunton. Info and tickets at 887-7189

film

Australia 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644

dance

College Swing Party 7:30-10 pm. Partner not required. $3 with student ID. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

JMU Senior Dance Concert Thru Sat. 8 pm. Tickets TBA. Godwin Hall, Studio 355, JMU. 568-6511

classes

How to Find Financing in These Times Breakfast session; presentation, networking. 7-8:30 am. $10-$15. National College, Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

Beginner “Romantic Waltz” Jump Start Dance Class. 6:30 pm. Partner/registration not required. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com

feb 12

events

Arabic Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Barhoppers Scripts Due. Submit short sketch about people in bars; 3-5 characters; 10-15 min. long; humorous. Questions/scripts to andarts@gmail.com

Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181

Convocation Luma Mufleh discusses establishing creating a soccer team/new home for war refugees. 7:30 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5438

EMU Spiritual Life Week  Steven Mosley Activities: 9:30 am talk, Martin Chapel; 7 pm “Where’s the Plan,” Martin Chapel; 8 pm Talkback, Common Grounds Coffeehouse. 9 pm: Campfire Worship, Thomas Plaza. 10 pm: Hymn Thing, Lehman Auditorium. EMU. 432-4196

Richard III Opens. Nelson County Shakespeare Festival & Hamner Theater. Feb. 12-22. Thurs.-Sun. 7:30 pm; Feb. 15 at 6:30 pm. $10. Free preview Feb. 11. $75, includes banquet, lecture/discussion, stage seating; $5 show only. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999

Stories Out Loud & In Person Stories, letters and essays read aloud for grown-ups. “Armchair Travel,” literary tour of exotic locales by Christiana Shields. 1 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Thursday Book Club  Ages 18+. 10 am. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961

Valentine Party Stories, crafts, songs. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

music

High Ground and Hound Dog Hill Boys Bluegrass/old-time string band. 7:30 pm. $10-$12; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com

classes

Belly Dance Egyptian Cabaret basics. Thur. 5:30-6:30 pm. $15/hr.; 4 consecutive sessions $47. Augusta Parks & Rec. Verona. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

Quickbooks II Inventory payroll, sales tax, invoicing, track time, customize forms. Understanding of bookkeeping/use of quickbooks  presumed. 9-4 pm. $95. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org

lectures

Computer-Mediated Social Support Inquiry: Promises and Pitfalls Across Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Alcoholism Terrains Kevin Wright. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7 pm. Free. ISAT/CS Bldg., Rm. 159, JMU. 568-6472

The Intelligent Relation-ships: Same Family -– Different Stories, Exploring the Sibling Factor 7 pm. Free; $10 for 1.5 CEUs. Shenandoah Presbytery, 1111 N. Main St., Hburg. 433-4249. www.shenfamlysystems.org

feb 11

events

Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Measure for Measure” by Shakespeare. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902

Baha’i Faith Fireside  Open-minded discussion about spirituality. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’i Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797 or 886-1403

EMU Spiritual Life Week  9:53-10:37 am: The Chosen Garment,  Lehman Auditorium. 9 pm: Likely Suspects, Martin Chapel. Performances by Steven Mosley. EMU. 432-4196

International Café: Mapping Issues Around the World Noon. MBC Spencer Center, Staunton. 887-7113

Japanese Conversation Hour 3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Talking Book Center Advisory Board Meeting 9 am. Open to public.  Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Village Missions Lucheon  Community involvement by speaker David Cox; entertainment by Ninette Cox. Valley Women’s Connection. 11:30-1. $14. Reservations by Feb. 6. Mrs. Rowe’s Country Buffet, Mt. Crawford. 885-7353 or 248-3059

lectures

Culture Klatch on Ancient China Panel discussion; Q&A. Public welcome; targeted to early childhood education. 7 pm. Free. Highlands Room, Festival Conference and Student Center, JMU. 568-6934

feb 10

events

Campfire Worship Bible reflection. Spiritual Life Week. 9 pm. Thomas Plaza, EMU Campus Center. 432-4196

French Conversation Hour  3-4 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

Pajama Night Story, craft, snack; wear pj’s. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

Picturing War: A Centry of Graphic Representations Works used to entertain and persuade a mass audience; reception 11-1. Thru April 14. IVS Gallery (Institute for Visual Studies), Roop Hall Rm 208, JMU. 568-2527 or 568-5661

Survivors of Suicide Support Group 7:30 pm. Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 383-2902 or 290-COPE. www.griefvirginia.org

Tuesday Night Book Club  For ages 18+. 6 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961

Women with Pens Monthly discussion of under-appreciated female writers; in Feb., Jhumpa Lahiri. 2 pm. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

music

Roger Merchant Oldies/country/standards. Music at the Library. Noon. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746

classes

Your Business: Plan It/ Start It Small business workshop. 6-8:30 pm. $25. JMU SBDC Offices, 1598 S. Main St., Hbug. 568-3227 www.valleysbdc.org

lectures

AIDS Awareness Panel  Show Me the Way: Black History Month. 6-8 pm. MBC Francis Auditorium, Staunton. 887-7270

Thoughts on the Bible: Relic or Relevant Panel discussion. Spiritual Life Week. 8 pm. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4196

feb 9

events

Birth Matters Birth Circle  Informal gathering of mothers and mothers-to-be. 7-9 pm. Free. 661 N. Main St., Hburg. 433-7738. www.birthmattersva.org

Campfire Worship Bible reflection. Spiritual Life Week. 9 pm. Thomas Plaza, EMU Campus Center. 432-4196

Chocolate Lover’s Tea  Three courses; teas to compliment. 3:30 pm. $17. Reservations required. Also Feb. 14. Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 432-8942

Conversations with Artists  Conservationist Faye Cooper discusses conserving the Valley’s beauty. 12:30-1:45. Members free. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org

JMU Adult Degree Program Info Session Noon-5:50. Memorial Hall, Rm 3165. 568-6824

Knitting (Not Just) By the Book Gathering of knitters/crocheters. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902

Spanish Conversation Hour 4-5 pm. Free. MBC Spencer Center. 887-7113

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

“The Teaching Life” Exhibit Opens. Photography by Scott Jost. Artist’s talk, 4 pm Cole Hall; artist’s reception, 5-7 pm. Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery, Bridgewater College. 828-5684

Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384

music

JMU Concerto Competition Finals 7 pm. Free. Wilson Hall, JMU. 568-3481

classes

Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. Mon. 6-7 pm. $15; $10 residents/employees. Eiland Center, Sunnyside Wellness Center, Hburg. Register at TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410

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