mar 31
events
Cinderella The Russian National Ballet. 7:30 pm. $10-$30. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. Reservations at 568-7000 or 877-201-7543 
MBC Senior Studio Art Exhibition Opens. Thru April 24. Hunt Gallery, Hunt Dining Hall, MBC. 887-7196. www.mbc.edu/arts/huntgallery.asp
Remembering the USS Indianapolis Multi-media presentation; stories of survivors/rescuers involved in largest U.S. Navy at-sea disaster. 7 pm. Free. BRCC Plecker Workforce Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
music
Montpelier Wind Quintet Features JMU Factuly Ensemble. 8 pm. $2 at door. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
film
The Maltese Falcon Julie Rivett, Dashiell Hammett’s granddaughter, and Richard Layman, critic/biographer lead discussion following film. 7 pm. Free. Visulite Theatre, 12 N. Augusta St., Staunton. 332-3902
classes
See as the Bee Sees Paintings Ages 6-9. 5:30-7 pm. $15. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Simplify Your Life through Effective Time Management Skills, real-life applications. Bring your calendar/planner to class. 6-8 pm. $20, due by March 24. Augusta County Government Center, Verona. Register at 294-1523 or www.clutterconversions.typepad.com
mar 30
events
Shenandoah Valley Ceramics  Opens. Thru April 6. Reception 4-6 pm. Blue Ridge Community College Fine Arts Center Gallery, Fine Arts Building, Rm V121, Weyers Cave. 453-2380. www.brcc.edu/fac
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 Accompanying Class Recital  8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
film
Gun Crazy Film Noire Series. 7 pm. Free. BRCC Plecker Workforce Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
lectures
Creating a Tie That Binds Maintaining healthy/connected relationships. By Randy Hook. 7-8 pm. Free. North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater. 828-4492
Hammett and His Work Julie Rivett, Dashiell Hammett’s granddaughter, and Richard Layman, critic/biographer present program on “The Maltese Falcon” and his other works. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
Voltage Sensors and Electrical Signaling in the Nervous System Kenton Swartz. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412
mar 29
events
Children’s Virtues Classes  Topics of truthfulness, love, generosity, service; 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
Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453
music
Band/String Ensemble Concerts 3 pm: New Horizons Band. 7 pm: Camerata String Ensemble. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Elija - Part II Schola Cantorum of Waynesboro with soloists. 3 pm. Donations. First Baptist Church, Wayne & 11th, Waynesboro. schola@ntelos.net
Junior Recital Allison Burch, soprano; Spencer Moore, flute. 3 pm. Free. Carter Center, Bridgewater College. 828-5303
Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir Concert, Treble & Prep choirs. 3 pm. $7-$12. Hburg HS, 1001 Garbers Church Rd. 432-4650
Youth Orchestra Also Junior Strings Ensemble. 7 pm. Free/donations for EMU music scholarship fund. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
film
War/Dance Uganda. Foreign Film Series. 5:30 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. www.emu.edu/events
mar 28
events
Comedy Fest  Annual fundraiser. Glick & Phillips, Mental Flossing, more. Thru Sat. 8 pm. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
Decorating Egg-Stravaganza! 10-1. $4.50 or membership. Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. 30 N. Main St. Hburg. 442-8900. www.hcmuseum.org
Formal Tea with Grandma and Me Grandmothers/granddaughters. Afternoon tea, biscuits, scones and treats. 3 pm. $15-$18. Register Hburg Parks & Rec by March 13. Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, 212 S. Main St., Hburg. 433-9168
Murder Mystery Dessert Theater  “Sudden Death” by Leet Shakes/Golden Duck productions; dessert by Stone Soup Books/Café. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Remodeling for Accessibility: Aging-in-Place Seminar 10 am. Free. May Supply, 1775 Erickson Ave., Hburg. 434-7927
Spring Arts & Crafts Show/Sale 9-3. Free. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Hburg
Strategerie! Family game time; Warhammer and other strategic battle games. 2-5 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Taste of the World Ethnic food buffet; entertainment by JMU steel drum and marimba ensemble. 6 pm. $50. Proceeds benefit New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center. Park View Mennonite Church, 1600 College Ave., Hburg. Reservations at 438-8295 or questions@newbridgesirc.org
Tattered & Worn God interacting with humanity through homeless man and piano-playing angel. Ted & Company TheaterWorks with Ted Swartz and Jeff Raught. 7:30 pm. $12 ($20 also includes March 27 show). Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium, 801 Parkwood, Hburg. 434-3369 or 866-276-2345
music
Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir Concert, Treble & Prep choirs. 5 pm. $7-$12. Spring Finale fundraiser dinner/live auction follows at 6:45 pm; $50. Hburg HS, 1001 Garbers Church Rd. 432-4650
film
Marley and Me 8 pm. $2.50 Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4664
classes
Draw Me and Draw You Portraits Ages 6-9. 10-noon. $20-$22. Registration suggested. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Cards that Flip Flop Flag and accordion pop-up structures for cards/books. Materials provided. Ages 10+. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
mar 27
events
Comedy Fest  Annual fundraiser. Glick & Phillips, Mental Flossing, more. Thru Sat. 8 pm. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
The Children’s Hour “Steve The Magic Guy” with Stephen Pittella. For ages 5+. 6 pm. $2-$3. Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Bldg., 329 Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999
Friday Night Basketball Play ball, listen to music. For Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro middle/high schoolers. 9-midnight. Tranportation provided; permission slips required. Waynesboro YMCA, 648 S. Wayne, Waynesboro. 942-6757
Shirley Wray Exhibit Opens. Thru May 12. Reception 5-7 pm. Beverley Street Studio School Gallery, 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 886-8636. www.bssschool.org
Sludge Come Home! Children’s Mystery Lock-in; help find Sludge the dog with clues from puppet show. Ages 6-10. Register by March 25. 3:45 pm. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
What Would Lloyd Do Performances on themes of loss and hope; original music/humor. Ted & Company TheaterWorks with Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler. 7:30 pm. $12 ($20 also includes March 28 show). Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium, 801 Parkwood, Hburg. 434-3369 or 866-276-2345
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
film
Marley and Me 10 pm. $2.50 Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4664
Movie TBA Film Noir Festival. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
classes
Dance Ballroom Jump Start Dance Class: beginners Night Club Two-step. 6:30 pm. $5-$10. Wedding Survival: 7:30 pm, $15/person. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Making Smart Investment Decisions Seminar; free resources 9:30 am. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
mar 26
events
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Death Gets a Red Card  Big Read inspired Interactive murder mystery game; grades 6+. 6:30 pm. Free. Register March 2-21. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Debate: Video Game Violence Jack Thompson and Gerard Jones. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
Falcon to Go Book discussion of “The Maltese Falcon.” Macular Degeneration Support Goup. 10 am. Free. Staunton Public Library. 213-2150
Guys and Dolls Opens at R.E. Lee HS. Mar 26-29. Thur.-Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2:30 pm. $5-$10. 1200 N. Coalter St., Staunton. 332-3926
Iolante Opens. By Gilbert & Sulivan. EMU Theatre. March 26-29 & April 2-5. 7:30 pm; also 2 pm March 29 & April 5. $8-$12. Mainstage Theater, EMU University Commons. 432-4582
Pizza Fundraiser Proceeds benefit MHA-A programs.5-8 pm. Cici’s Pizza, 850 Statler Blvd., Staunton
Spoof the Sleuth Gather secrets to life’s questions; listen to radio broadcast of Guy Noir and Robin & Linda Williams. 6:30 pm. Free. Middlebrook Library Station. 885-1008
Tweens & Teens Talk Books Discuss “Hoot” by Carl Hiassen. 4 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
music
JMU Chorale and Madison Singers 8 pm. $2 at door. Wilson Hall Auditorium. 568-3481
JMU Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerts 9:15-10 am & 10:45-11:30 am. Free. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Mary Baldwin Spring Choral Concert Secular and sacred music by College Choir, madrigal Singers, Baldwin Charm. 7:30 pm. Free. First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Frederick St., Staunton. 887-7294
Humberto Sales, guitar  Flemenco, classical. 3 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294. www.mbc.edu/college/evens/musicatmbc.asp
Sons of the Day 5th Anniversary Celebration Concert. 7 pm. Location TBD, Hburg. www.sonsoftheday.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
mar 25
events
Afternoon Classics Book Discussion Group Reads “Young Goodman Brown and Other Short Stories,” by Hawthorne. 2 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-2902
Baha’I Faith Fireside  Open-minded discussions about spirituality. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’I Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797/886-1403
Biscuits & Bingo For ages 50+. Prizes. Hburg Parks & Rec. 9-10 am. Chick-Fil-A, E. Market St., Hburg. 433-9168
Falcon to Go Book discussion of “The Maltese Falcon.” 1 pm. Free. Studio A, Staunton-Augusta YMCA, Staunton. 213-2150
classes
Intro to Word Learn Word 2003. 9:30 am. Free. No registration needed. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
lectures
Culture Klatch on Ancient Rome Panel discussion; Q&A. Public welcome; targe
mar 24
events
Birth Art Artists and moms explore beauty of pregnancy through art. Birth Matters Educational Series. 7-9 pm. Free. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. 433-7738
Book Discussion “A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life” by Jack Kornfield. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Falcon to Go Book discussion of “The Maltese Falcon,” Site Seekers. 1:30 pm. Free. VMRC, Hburg. 213-2150
Scrabble– LEARN (Learn English and Reading Now). 6-9 pm. $5 donation suggested. Coffee on the Corner, 140 E. Beverley St., Staunton. www.learnva.com
Stuart Little Craft 3:30 pm. Elkton Community Library, 106 N. Terrace Ave. 298-2964
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
March Mallet Madness Concert Selections for mallet instruments. 8 pm. $2 at door. Music Bldg, Rm 108, JMU. 568-3481
film
North By Northwest 7 pm. $5. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
classes
Mix It Up Collage Ages 6-9. 5:30-7 pm. $15. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
Money Smart Workshop  “Landlord-tenant Issues and Fair Housing.” For caregivers of children ages newborn-6. In English and Spanish; childcare provided. 6-8 pm. Lucy Simms Building, 620 Simms Ave., Hburg. Register at 271-4488
Simplify Your Life through Space Organization Ideas, solutions, products; for beginners. 6-8 pm. $20, due by March 17. Augusta County Government Center, Verona. Register at 294-1523 or www.clutterconversions.typepad.com
lectures
The American Experience in Vietnam Speaker Brig. Gen. Michael Bissell. 11-12:15. Free. BRCC Rm E100, Weyers Cave. 453-2324
Dakar After the Revolution: Djibril Diop Mambety’s ‘Contras’ City’ and May ‘68 Dr. Steven Nelson, “African Arts” contributing editor. 5:30 pm. Free. Burruss Hall, Rm. 44, JMU. 568-6216
mar 23
events
JMU School of Art and Art History Student Art Exhibit Opens. Recent works by foundations classes students. Thru March 31. Reception 5-7 pm. artworks Gallery, 131 Grace St., Hburg. 568-7175
Juried MBC Student Art Exhibition Opens. Thru March 28. Reception 4:30-6 pm. Hunt Gallery, Hunt Dining Hall, MBC. 887-7196. www.mbc.edu/arts/huntgallery.asp
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
Vine and Verse Purchase win and share poetry. 5:30 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Women’s Basketball Drop-in games for ages 18+. 6-8 pm. Free. Gypsy Hill Park Gym, Staunton. 241-3384
music
Guest Artist Concert Richie Hawley, principal clarinet Cincinnati Symphony; Gabriel Dobner, piano, JMU. 6:30 pm. $2-$5. Wilson Hall Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
March Mallet Madness Concert Selections for mallet instruments. 8 pm. $2 at door. Music Bldg, Rm 108, JMU. 568-3481
film
The Killers Film Noire Series. 7 pm. Free. BRCC Plecker Workforce Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
classes
Guiding Good Choices  Mon. thru April 20. Help for parents of middleschoolers; lower likelihood of risky behaviors. Waynesboro Free Methodist Church. Info at 942-6757
lectures
Re-enter the Dragon: China-Africa Relations and the 21st Century Scramble for Africa Margaret Lee. JMU Visiting Scholars Program. 7 pm. Free. Miller Hall, Rm 1101, JMU. 568-6472
mar 22
music
Brenda Witmer, soprano JMU Faculty Recital. 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Jeremy Snyder, sax Junior recital. 4 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4225
Sons of the Day 10:15 am. Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway. www.sonsoftheday.com
classes
March Mallet Madness Masterclass and Clinics Activities on instruments played with mallets. 1-5 pm. Free. Music Bldg, Rm. 108, JMU. Venue/time info 568-3481
lectures
Women and the Civil War Experience Emmert Bittinger. 4 pm. Free. Dayton Mennonite Church, 4887 John Wayland Hwy, Dayton. 438-1275. info@vbmhc.org
mar 21
events
Build Peace Event 6th anniversary of Iraq war. Noon-1. Augusta County Courhouse, Johnson & N. Augusta, Staunton. 943-5682
Friends of SPL Book Sale  Bag sale, fill a bag for $3. Free books for teachers, students, non-profits. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Staunton Public Library, 332-3902
Lucky Duck Race Proceeds benefit Office on Children and Youth’s Gus Bus Read Road Show and teen pregnancy prevention programs. Prizes. 4 pm. $5/duck; $12/3, $24/6. Admission discount with duck purchase. Massanutten Waterpark, Massanutten Resort. Tickets at 568-2559
Our Local Feast Arts Gala Locally-sourced buffet and wine, jazz, live/silent auctions of art and services. 7 pm. $25; advance tickets at gallery or 435-1787. Proceeds benefit Oasis Gallery, 103 S. Main St., Hburg. Info at 442-8188
Shamrock 5K Trail Run 9:30 am. $10 thru March 13 then $15. Proceeds benefit Shenandoah Valley High Rollers Wheelchair Basketball Team. Hillandale Park, Hburg. Info at 433-2474
Staunton Contra Dance  Tom Hinds, caller; music by The Elftones. 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
Sudden Death Murder mystery; audience participates in game-show style; prizes to top team/best costume. Based on facts from “The Maltese Falcon.” Augusta County Library, Fishersville. Reservations at 949-6354 or 885-3961
music
Cleek and Graham with Good Foot Dance Company Irish music and dance. 7:30 pm. $20/2 for $35, includes food. Reservations required. In the Cabaret, Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999
Great Ladies of Blues and Jazz Barbara Martin Quartet;Â Sheryl Warner & the Southside Homewreckers. 7:30 pm. $5-$15. BRCC Fine Arts Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215/213-7022/941-372. www.brcc.edu
Jaime Jorge, violin  Hymns, contemporary praise songs. 11 am. Free. Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1700 Lyndhurst Rd. 949-7291
Lynne Mackey, piano Faculty artist series. 7:30 pm. Free. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
film
Doubt 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
The Tale of Despereaux  KidFlix. 2 pm. Free. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
dance
Community Dance Beginner Quickstep lesson, 7 pm. Dance (Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango) 8 pm. $5-$10. Dayton Learning Center, Dayton 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Staunton Contra Dance  Tim Hines, caller; music by The Elftones. Beginners’ workshop 7:30 pm; dance 8-11 pm. $7 adults, $4 teens, free under 12 & MBC students. MBC Physical Activities Center, Tams St., Staunton. 280-2330/280-2335 or 887-7018
classes
Beaded Spring Fairies Art Class Ages 6-9. 10-noon. $20-$22. Registration suggested. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
mar 20
events
Annie, Jr. Opens. Adaptation of classic Broadway musical. Thomas Harrison Middle School. March 20-22. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 3 pm. Reserved $6-$7; General Admission $4-$5. Thomas Harrison Middle School, 1311 W. Market St., Hburg. 476-5806
Firelight Fridays Live music by Jimmy O, dancing. Catered meal available by reservation or bring your own; wine for sale. 7-10 pm. $10, includes souvenir wine glass; under 12 free. Barren Ridge Vineyards, 984 Barren Ridge Rd., Fishersville. Info and reservations at 248-3300. www.barrenridgevineyards.com
Friday Night Basketball  Play ball, listen to music. For Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro middle/high schoolers. 9-midnight. Waynesboro YMCA, 648 S. Wayne, Waynesboro. 942-6757
Friends of SPL Book Sale  Thru March 21. 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Staunton Public Library, 332-3902
River City Radio Hour  “Return of the Maltese Falcon, episode 3,” with the Boogie Kings, Nathan Moore and River City Players. 6:30 & 8 pm. Pay-what-you-will. Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship Bldg., 329 Main St., Waynesboro. 943-9999
Wine Tasting 5-7 pm. Free. Downtown Wine & Gourmet, Court Square, Hburg. 432-9463
music
EMU Jazz Combo 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
Saffire- - The Uppity Blues Women Acoustic blues. Farewell tour. 8 pm. $18-$20; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
film
Doubt 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
Out of the Past Film Noir Festival. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
classes
Jump Start Dance Class  Beginner Polka, 6:30. Beginner 50s Jitterbug 7:30 pm. No registration/partner necessary. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
lectures
Climate Change and Human Evolution: Evidence from the Fossil Record of East Africa Anna K. Behrensmeyer. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center, Rm 104, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events
Kathy Buckley Author of “If You Could Hear What I See: Triumph Over Tragedy Through Laughter.” 1:30 pm. Free. War Memorial Auditorium, JMU Memorial Hall. 568-2549
Shuttering the Poorhouse Door: Virginia’s Second District Home, 1927 Mary Ellen Henry. 3:35 pm. Free. Music Bldg., Rm 108, JMU. 568-3993
mar 19
events
A Cup of “The Maltese Falcon” Book discussion. 9:30 am. Newtown Baking, 960 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 332-3902
Reading of “All is Always Now” By playwright Robert Wray. 7 pm. Free.  Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
Friends of SPL Book Sale  Thru March 21. 9:30 am-8:30 pm. Staunton Public Library, 332-3902
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Luncheon Denise Hall discusses keeping mind/body active; JohnHill discusses social security and estate planning. First 25 receive copies of “The Maltese Falcon.” 1 pm. Free. Waynesboro YMCA. 213-2150
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
EMU Community Orchestra Featuring concerto/area competition winners; “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.” 7:30 pm. Free/donations for music scholarship fund. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
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 Non-Profits Grants, contract, proposals, funding source tracking, in-kind records, budgets more. Basic bookkeeping understanding/use of Quickbooks presumed. 1-5. $75. PBGH, 558 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
Curious Crimes of Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro Charles Culbertson. Exhibit gallery also open. 6 pm. Free. R.R. Smith Center, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 213-2150
How Far is Too Far? Freedom of speech examinded by actor/speaker Teja Arboleda. 7:30 pm. Free. Cole Hall, Bridgewater College. 828-5438
mar 18
events
Baha’I Faith Fireside  Open-minded discussions about spirituality. 7:30 pm. Free. Baha’I Faith Center, 339 N. Lewis St., Staunton. 885-6797/886-1403
Friends of SPL Book Sale  Opens with Members Preview; new members register at door. Thru March 21. 6-8:30 pm. Staunton Public Library, 332-3902
James Madison Day Celebration Hunter Rawlings speaks on Madison’s life and legacy. 2:30 pm. Wilson Hall. 568-4908
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Meeting  For active/retired federal employees. Bring canned food for food bank. 11:30 am. Traditions Restaurant, 625 Mt. Clinton Pike #E, Hburg. 984-4343
Wednesday Book Clubs  Brown Bag Book Club: Noon. Wednesday Night Book Club: 7 pm. Both read “The Maltese Falcon.” Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
music
Solas High-energy Irish folk. 7:30 pm. $18-$20; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
mar 17
events
Artistic and Functional Items JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Brown Bag Lunch Series. 11:30 am. Free. No registration necessary. Gilkerson Activity Center, Westover Park, Hburg. 568-2923
Big Game Hunters Play Snakes & Ladders, Connect Four, Scrabble and more. Ages 10+. 6:30 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Book Discussion “What’s the Big Deal? The Fifth Child,” by Doris Lessing. 7 pm. Free. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
Great Books Discussion Group  Reads “The Maltese Falcon,” by Dashiell Hammett. 7 pm. Free. Staunton Public Library. 332-3902
The Little Beautifuls  Opens. Performance art piece with dance, dialogue, music, movement, poetry on the theme of beauty. JMU Experimental Theatre. Thru March 21. Tues.-Sat. 8 pm; also Sat. at 2 pm. $2. Tickets at box office March 16, 4-7 pm and 2 hours before show. Theatre II, S. Main St. next to Kinkos, Hburg. www.jmu.edu/theatre/prod.htm
Stuart Little Craft 3:30 pm. North River Library, 118 Mt. Crawford Ave., Bridgewater. 828-4492
Sierra Club Meeting Michael Testerman provides overview of current transportation planning; development of rail alternative to highway expansion. 7 pm. Clementine, 153 S. Main St., Hburg. 568-6288
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Virtual Journey to Galalpagos Islands Dr. Conley McMullen discusses his botanical research. Dinner at 6:30; cash bar opens 6:15; lecture follows. Advance reservations required. Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, JMU, University Blvd., Hburg. Registration/info at 568-3194 or www.jmu.edu/arboretum/programs/events.html
Taste of the Town Culinary samples from 15 area professional/celebrity chefs; cash wine/beer bar. Live Irish music by Scruffy Murphy. 5-9 pm. Adults $20 advance, $25 door; couples $35 advance, $40 door. Proceeds benefit Waynesboro Downtown Development. Fairfax Hall, 1101 Reservoir Rd., Waynesboro. 942-6705
WE CARE National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Support Group 6:30 pm. Central United Methodist Church, Staunton. 886-7181
music
Brad Edwards, trombone  8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
Rhythm Road St. Patty’s Day at Mill Street Grill, 1 Mill St., Staunton. 886-0650
Shen Fine St. Patty’s Day Celebration. 8-11 pm. No cover. Cally’s Restaurant, Court Square, Hburg. 478-4833
classes
Felted Easter Eggs Ages 6-9. 5:30-7 pm. $15. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Belly Dance  Egyptian Cabaret basics. 6-7 pm. $15. Hburg. Call for location. TamiBarksdale@comcast.net or 448-1410
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
The American Experience in Vietnam Speaker 1Lt. Willim G. Crisp. 11-12:15. Free. BRCC Rm E100, Weyers Cave. 453-2324
mar 16
events
Art Across the World: Focus on Kenya Exhibition Opens. Art by Kenyan children and artists studying in the country. Thru March 31. The Gallery at Festival, Rm 2104, Festival Conference and Student Center, JMU. 568-6934. www.jmu.edu/thegallery/default.htm
Friends Mystery Club Discusses “Gaits of Heaven” by Susan Conant. 6:30 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 433-7518
Inside Out Exhibit of photographs by Betty Calabria opens. Thru April 10. Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery, Alexander Mack Memorial Library, Bridgewater College. 828-5684
Lil’ Leprechauns Crafts, make potato prints, decorate cookies. Ages 2-5. $4. Register by March 12. Waynesboro Parks & Rec. Rosenwald Community Center, Waynesboro. 942-6735
Marching Through History with Cesar Chavez and the Farm Workers Exhibition Opens. Thru March 31. Photo-documentary by Cathy Murphy. 9-7. Prism Gallery, JMU Festival Conference and Student Center. 568-6934
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
Alexandria Ferier, piano 8 pm. Free. Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, JMU. 568-3481
film
The Maltese Falcon Film Noire Series. Intro to genre by Reid Oechslin before screening. 7 pm. Free. BRCC Plecker Workforce Center, Weyers Cave. 453-2215
classes
JMU Lifelong Learning Institute Non-credit classes for ages 50+ begin. Thru April 17. $35/course; $15 annual membership. 568-2923. Course schedule and registration at www.jmu.edu/socwork/LLI
Tutor Training  Begins. Daily thru March 26. LEARN (Learn English and Reading Now). 6-9 pm. Enrollment/info at 245-5136. www.learnva.com
lectures
Artist Judy Pfaff Pioneer of installation art. 7:30 pm. Free. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7009
Evolution and Faith: What is at Stake? John F. Haught. Suter Science Seminar. 4 pm. Free. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4412. www.emu.edu/events
mar 15
events
CAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game 3:30 pm. $8-$10/session. JMU Convocation Center, Hburg. 568-3853
Caesar’s Revenge Staged reading by regional actors. 7:30 pm. Free. ASC Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. 851-1733. 877-MUCH-ADO. www.americanshakespearecenter.com
Children’s Virtues Classes  Topics of truthfulness, love, generosity, service; 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
Friends Book Sale Bargain Sunday. Proceeds benefit library. 1-3 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Kim & Jimbo Cary Storytelling, music. 2 pm. $5-$10. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999
Wildlife Center Open Houses See inner workings of wildlife hospital; meet animals. 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm. Free. Reservations required. Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro. 942-9453
music
Sunday Recital Series Angela Kelly, flute; Lisa Keiter-Brotzman, piano. 8 pm. $4-$5. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294. www.mbc.edu/college/events/musicatmbc.asp
film
Joint Security Area S. Korea. Foreign Film Series. 5:30 pm. Discussion follows. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. www.emu.edu/calandar
mar 14
events
Barrel Tasting and Blending Seminar Explore developing wines; barrel sampling, blending experience. 1-4 pm. $50/person. CrossKeys Vineyards, 6011 E. Timber Ridge Rd., Mt Crawford. 234-0505. www.crosskeysvineyards.com
Book Signing ”Hearthside Cooking,” cookbook, how-to guide, history but culinary historial Nancy Carter Crump. 1-3 pm. Bookworks, 101 W. Beverley St., Staunton. 887-0007
CAA Women’s Basketball Championship Semi-Finals Games begin noon. Thru Sun. $8-$10/session; $35 4 sessions + parking pass. JMU Convocation Center, Hburg. 568-3853
Friends Book Sale Proceeds benefit library. Thru March 15. Noon-4 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Green Teen Day St. Paddy’s Day celebration; wear green. Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro middle/high school students. 3-8 pm. Nelson St. Teen Center, Staunton. 332-3945
Read, Achieve, Succeed!  Hip-hop show with ventriloquist/children’s entertainer Tyrone Travis. Noon. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
St. Patrick’s Racquetball Tournament Men’s advanced/intermediate divisions; refreshments, prizes. Thru Sun. 9 am. $20 entry. Register by March 6, Hburg Parks & Rec. 433-9168
Scrabble LEARN (Learn English and Reading Now). 1-4 pm. $5 donation suggested. Stone Soup Books/Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. www.learnva.com
Paula Swisher Exhibit  Opens. Reception 4 pm. Painting and mixed media. Thru April 4. Hartzler Library Gallery, EMU. 432-4360
Stuart Little Craft  2 pm. Free. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
music
Scott Beckler, sax  Senior recital. 7 pm. Free. Lehman Auditorium, EMU. 432-4225
film
Seven Pounds 10 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
dance
Studio Dance Party 7-8 pm: Supervised practice session for beginners/novices. 8-10 pm: Dancing for all levels. $3-$7. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
classes
Bird Book Illustrators Art Class Ages 6-9. 10-noon. $20-$22. Registration suggested. Staunton Augusta Art Center, R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 885-2028. www.saartcenter.org
Women In Blues Workshop With Barbara Martin. History of the Blues; hands on activities. 10-noon. $15 12 and over; $25 adults. Stone Soup Books & Café, 908 W. Main St., Waynesboro. 943-0084
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mar 13
events
All Things Mysterious History of mystery/what makes a good mystery by author Alice Leonhardt (Alison Hart). 1 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-354 or 885-3961 
The Blind Beggar of Alexandria Opens. Thru March 29. $14-$40; pay-what-you-will tonight. ASC Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. 851-1733. 877-MUCH-ADO. www.americanshakespearecenter.com
CAA Women’s Basketball Championship Quarterfinals Games begin noon. Thru Sun. $8-$10/session; $35 4 sessions + parking pass. JMU Convocation Center, Hburg. 568-3853
The Deep Freeze Pigeon Teen murder mystery; written/produced by teens and children’s department. Ages 11-18. Register by March 10. 7 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
Friday Night Basketball Play ball, listen to music. For Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro middle/high schoolers. 9-midnight. Waynesboro YMCA, 648 S. Wayne, Waynesboro. 942-6757
Friends Book Sale Proceeds benefit library. Thru March 15. Noon-5 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
SAW 2010 Gang Prevention Coalition Meeting Learn about local gang prevention activities. 9 am. Location/info at www.SAW2010.info
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
Blue Highway Bluegrass. 8 pm. $23-$25; $3 more at door. Court Square Theater, Hburg. 433-9189. www.courtsquaretheater.com
El Presidino Hip-hop. 8:30 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
Emmanuel Ceysson, harp 8 pm. $5-$12. Francis Auditorium, MBC. 887-7294. www.mbc.edu/college/events/musicatmbc.asp
film
The Killing Film Noir Festival. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Seven Pounds 9 pm. $2.50. Suter Science Center Auditorium, EMU. 432-4644
classes
Jump Start Dance Class  6:30 pm Beginner Bachata. 7:30 pm: Beginner Merengue, easy No registration/partner necessary. $5-$10. Dancing with Karen, 77 E. Market St., Hburg. 432-1003. www.dancingwithkaren.com
Referrals & Leads: Get Them, Give Them, Use Them Breakfast session; presentation, networking. 7-8:30 am. $10-$15. National College, Hburg. 568-3227. www.valleysbdc.org
lectures
C. Henry Smith Peace Lecture Paul Keim and Joe Leichty. 3:30 pm. Free. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. 432-4362
mar 12
events
A View from the Top Birds of prey from The Wildlife Center of VA. 7 pm. Free. Waynesboro Public Library. 942-6746
Bipolar Disorder Support Group 2 pm. Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro. 886-7181
CAA Women’s Basketball Championship First Round Games begin noon. Thru Sun. $8-$10/session; $35 4 sessions + parking pass. JMU Convocation Center, Hburg. 568-3853
Friends Book Sale Proceeds benefit library. Thru March 15. Noon-6 pm. Massanutten Regional Library, Hburg. 434-4475
Reading of “Slow Instructionsâ€â€‚7 pm. Free. Hamner Theater, Rockfish Valley Community Center, 25 min. from Waynesboro. 434-361-1999
Thursday Book Club  Discusses “The Maltese Falcon.†For ages 18+. 6 pm. Free. Augusta County Library, Fishersville. 949-6354 or 885-3961
The Secret Garden Opens. ShenanArts. March 12-15 & 19-22. Thur-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. $8-$16. Stage 4, Rt. 11 Verona. 248-1868. www.shenanarts.org
Writers Read  Robert Morgan, author of “Boone: A Biographyâ€; dinner. 5:30 pm. Reservations required. Martin Chapel, EMU Seminary. Info/tickets at 432-4168. www.emu/edu/langlit/writersread/reservations
music
Hiram Ring Singer/composer/acoustic guitarist. 9 pm. Free. Common Grounds Coffeehouse, EMU University Commons. 432-4362
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
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: What is the Significance of Family Relationship History Bowen Family Systems Theory. 7 pm. Free; $10 contact hours. Shenandoah Presbytery, 1111 N. Main St., Hburg. 433-4249. www.shenfamilysystems.org
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