 May 2013 |
 June 2013 |
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 Art Exhibit: "Recent Works by Two Guys Who Came Back and Stayed..."
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Stan Kamen Gallery, Lenfest Hall, Washington and Lee University. 540-458-8000.
These Lexingtonian W&L classmates presented a two-man show in DuPont Gallery on the occasion of their 25th class reunion.
Continuing in that tradition of celebratory collaboration, they are teaming up again for this exhibition, to coincide with their 40th class reunion. Their collective comment on all this is "How time flies...." |
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1 - Sep |
 Museum Exhibit: "Fourteen Days in May: T.J. Jackson’s Wounding, Death, and Burial"
Daily 9am-5pm. VMI Museum, Jackson Memorial Hall, VMI. FREE! 540-464-7334.
Enjoy features such as seldom-seen items from the collection of the Stonewall Jackson House and VMI Museum related to Jackson's death. |
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1 - Nov 26 |
 Museum Exhibit: "Sentimental Attachments: Race Relations in Brownsburg Before and After the Civil War," research by Sascha Goluboff
Sat 10am-4pm.Sun 1-4pm. Brownsburg Museum. 540-348-1600. |
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 Racing: Steel Block Bandits
2pm-6pm. Natural Bridge Speedway. 540-291-2856. |
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 WEEKLY Natural Bridge Wine Tasting (June)
4:30-5:30pm. Red Fox Tavern. Natural Bridge. 540-458-3750. $7.95/person
Join us for a special tasting of Virginia wines, Saturday evenings. |
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 WEEKLY Rockbridge Farmers Market (June)
8am-12pm, every Saturday Virginia Horse Center.
Featuring locally produced meats, produce, baked goods and more! |
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3 |
 Cooking Class: Summer Delights featuring Brigita Simains
10am. Wade's Mill. $35, lunch only; $40, lunch & class. 800-290-1400.
Brigita, the pastry chef at the Southern Inn, shares her many talents. She will dazzle you with two wonderful desserts using summer fruit in one and chocolate in the other. Prepare Minestrone soup and a fresh garden salad to complete the meal. Enjoy lunch together with your soup, a salad, bread, and yummy desserts.
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4 |
 Annual Red Lipstick and High Heels
6pm-9pm. Downtown Lexington. FREE! 540-463-6373.
Come out for an uptown girl event in downtown Lexington, complete with sophisticated shopping, special in-store demos, and sips and savories. |
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4 |
 Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Covington
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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5 |
 WEEKLY Lexington Farmers Market (June)
8am-12:30pm, every Wednesday. Southern Inn Parking Lot.
Featuring locally produced meats, produce, baked goods and more! |
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6 - 8 |
 ANNUAL Glasgow Riverfest
6pm. Glasgow Carnival Grounds. FREE admission to grounds; pay to play. 540-570-6561. |
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7 |
 WEEKLY FREE GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF LEXINGTON (JUN)
3pm, every Friday (Apr-Nov). Meets at the Lexington Visitor Center. 540-463-3777.
Rain or Shine. No Reservations Required. Wear Comfortable Shoes! |
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7 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Staunton
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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7 |
Cooking Class: Slow Foods aka Locavore and Whole Grains
10am. Wade's Mill. $15, lunch only; $30, lunch & class. 800-290-1400.
Slow Food aka Locavore (buy local Virginia) is the theme today and since the local food at Wade's Mill is whole grains they are being emphasizing as well. Start with Wild Mushroom Polenta, then Buckwheat noodles with Virginia country ham and cream sauce accompanied by French Green Beans and conclude with a sublime semolina confection with chocolate sauce.
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7 |
 Lexington Gallery Walk (JUN)
5pm-7:30pm. 20 W Washington St. FREE! 540-464-4440.
Come stroll through the galleries along Washington Street! |
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7 |
 Live Music & Dancing (June)
7:30-10pm, every Friday. Clark's Ole Time Music Center. 540-377-2490.
$8/person, $15/couple
Mosey on over to Clark's Lumber Co. and join in on their longtime Friday-night tradition of old-time music and dance. The music is live and the dancing is contagious. |
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7 |
 Music in the Garden: Open Music Cirrcle (Old-time to R&B)
5:30pm-8pm (music starts at 6:30pm). Boxerwood Nature Center. FREE! 540-463-2697.
Pack a picnic and bring the family out to the stage by the meadow for an evening of great music and good, old-fashioned family fun! |
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7 - 9 |
 State Motto Guzi Rally
Time: TBA. Glen Maury Park. 540-261-7321. |
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7 |
 WEEKLY Wine Tasting (JUN)
5-7pm, every Friday. Washington Street Purveyors. 540-464-9463. FREE! |
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8 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Harrisonburg
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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11 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Waynesboro
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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11 |
 MONTHLY Old Time Music Jam (JUN)
6pm, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.
Bring an instrument and play or just sit back and enjoy the music! |
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13 - 15 |
ANNUAL Maury River Fiddlers Convention.
Time: TBA. Glen Maury Park. 540-261-7321. |
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13 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v New Market
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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13 - 16 |
 Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Show "A"
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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14 |
 Friday’s Alive Concert Series: Larry Keel and Natural Bridge
5:30pm, doors open; 6pm-9pm, live music. Davidson Park, Lexington. FREE! 540-460-2656. |
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14 |
 MONTHLY Wine and Wags (JUN)
12-6pm, every 2nd Friday of the month (May-Oct). Lexington Valley Vineyard. 540-462-2974.
Relax or stroll the vineyards with your pet while enjoying unique Virginia wines. Bring a picnic or snack baskets are available. |
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14 |
 Open Mic (JUN)
5pm, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery. FREE! 540-462-6200.
Bring your songs, gear, and anything else that you need to get your jam on and become famous! |
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15 |
Cooking Class: Summertime with Mike Lund
2am. Wade's Mill. $45, dinner only; $50, dinner & class. 800-290-1400.
Having Mike Lund come to Wade's Mill is a rare treat, he is such an fabulous chef and great teacher. The Staunton Farm Market is one of Mike Lund's inspirations. He loves to prepare what is local and fresh and he will show once again how he puts together such delicious meals. This time featuring summer's largess. Enjoy your meal with the wines of Rockbridge Vineyard.
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16 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Covington
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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16 |
 Sunday Uncorked. FREE Wine Tasting Event
2pm-5pm. Rockbridge Vineyard. 888-511-9463.
Save the Date for our popular series, Uncorked & Unplugged. Music by various local artists, more details to come. Lunch available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Free Admission. |
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18 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Waynesboro
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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20 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Charles Town
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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21 - 23 |
 ANNUAL Bike Virginia State Rally
Glen Maury Park. Registration is now open and limited to 1600 riders. For more information, call: 757-645-1861; See website for online registration.
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21 |
Fridays in the Park featuring Keith Bryant and Iron Horse
6PM-8PM. Glen Maury Park. 540-261-7321.
Kick-start your weekend with live music at beautiful Glen Maury Park! |
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21 - 24 |
State Bike Virginia Rally
Time: TBA. Glen Maury Park. Registration is now open and limited to 1600 riders. Register online; for more information, call: 757-645-1861. |
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22 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Front Royal
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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22 - 23 |
Horse Show: ODRPC Jumping
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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24 - 28 |
O' Connor Clinic
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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25 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Woodstock
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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25 - 26 |
Horse Show: House Mountain (Hunter/Jumpers)
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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27 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Strasburg
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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28 |
Baseball: Rockbridge Rapids v Harrisonburg
7pm. Smith Field, W&L University. $5/adult; FREE/children (10 & under). |
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28 |
Friday’s Alive Concert Series: Super Hold
5:30pm, doors open; 6pm-9pm, live music. Davidson Park, Lexington. FREE! 540-460-2656. |
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28 |
 Horse Show: CVI International Vaulting
9:30am-4pm. Virginia Horse Center. FREE with ticket (see website for details). 540-351-4816.
Enjoy the first CVI to be held on the East Coast. |
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29 |
Cooking Class: Entertaining on the Grill
2am. Wade's Mill. $35, dinner only; $40, dinner & class. 800-290-1400.
It is fun and easy to prepare an entire meal on the grill and particularly great when you have lots of vegetables to use that are fresh from the garden. This is a very local meal. Begin with Tomato Bruschetta (grilled Kitty's Delicious Bread and tomatoes). Then have local, marinated chicken breasts and Grilled Assorted Vegetables including Potatoes and conclude with Peaches Flambe. |
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29 |
Horse Show: Dressage with a View
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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29 - 30 |
Horse Show: Region IX Championships Vaulting
Virginia Horse Center. FREE to spectators! 540-464-2950. |
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29 |
Rockin' for Autism
Time: TBA. Glen Maury Park. 540-261-7321. |
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30 |
Sunday Uncorked. FREE Wine Tasting Event
2pm-5pm. Rockbridge Vineyard. 888-511-9463.
Save the Date for our popular series, Uncorked & Unplugged. Music by various local artists, more details to come. Lunch available for purchase or bring your own picnic. Free Admission. |
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