Although correct at the time of publication, please call ahead to verify information as times and events may change. September 2010    Dates Event    1  GET REGULAR EVENT REMINDERS! Receive event and area information through Monthly E-Newsletters. Enjoy event listings, videos, discussions and trivia on Facebook. Receive daily updates and last minute event reminders on Twitter. View and share photos from past events and area attractions on Flickr.    1  Charles Hall Art Exhibit: The Late Works An exhibition of paintings by Charles Hall is opening on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and will run until Wednesday, Dec. 15. The exhibit includes works from 1996 until his death in 2002. McCarthy Gallery in Holekamp Hall at Washington & Lee University.    1 - Oct 1  Hocus Pocus Focus Nelson Gallery. 540-463-9827. Icons/altars by Susan Harb. Photographs by Janet Weaver.    3 - 5  Hull's Drive-In. "Toy Story 3," G ~Dusk. "Dinner for Schmucks," PG-13 ~Second Movie. Movies change order Sunday. 540-463-2621.    6  LABOR DAY Lexington Visitor Center OPEN 8:30am to 5:30pm. Buena Vista Visitor Center OPEN 9am to 5pm.    7  Old Time Music Jam. 6:00pm. Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    8  Lexington Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm. Southern Inn Parking Lot. 540-463-9234 or 540-463-6367. The Lexington Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Wednesday morning, May through October.    9 - 11  Songs for a New World 7:30pm. Chandler Hall, SVU. Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Robert Stoddard.    9 - 12  VA Quarter Horse Association Breeder's Futurity Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    10 - 12  24th Annual Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival Glen Maury Park. 800-555-8845. Ole' time music and dancing.    10  FREE Guided Walking Tour of Lexington EVERY FRIDAY 3pm. Beginning from the Lexington Visitor Center. 540-463-3777 This walking tour encompasses historic downtown Lexington as well as the campuses of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute. No reservations required.    10  MUSIC AND DANCING! Every Friday night. 7:30pm-10:00pm. Clarke's Ole Time Music Center. 540-337-2490. Music by Page County Ramblers.    10  Rockbridge Area Dance League 7pm-9pm. Rockbridge YMCA. 540-461-0247 Come enjoy ballroom, line dancing and other types of dancing each second Friday of the month. Lesson from 7pm to 8pm with open dancing from 8pm to 9pm. $3/lesson. Children under 12 dance free!    10  Wines and Wags at Lexington Valley Vineyard 4-7pm. Lexington Valley Vineyard. 540-462-2974 Relax and stroll the vineyards with your pet while enjoying unique Virginia wines. Bring a picnic or snack baskets available. Join other dog lovers for a waggingly good time! Every second Friday of the month, May through October.    11  Buena Vista Community Farmer's Market. 8:00am-12:00pm. EVERY SATURDAY. On Magnolia Ave. across from Frank's for the Memories. 540-280-4126. The Buena Vista Community Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Saturday morning, May through October.    11  Eastern Fall Horse Sale Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    11  Farmer's Market 9:00am-12:00pm. Every Saturday. Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department. 540-348-5055. The Rockbridge Baths Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Saturday morning, May through October.    11  Patriots Day 4:00pm-7:00pm. Hopkins Green. rockbridgeteaparty@gmail.com. Charles Kraut will give a presentation on his book "Post-Constitution America and the Challenges we face in shaping the future of our country". Craft table for kids. Come pay tribute to 9/11 and Celebrate with us The U.S. Constitution.    11  Rockbridge County Farmer's Market 8am-12pm. Virginia Horse Center. 540-463-9451. The Rockbridge County Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Saturday morning, May through October.    11  Rockbridge Food & Wine Festival 12-5pm. Theater at Lime Kiln. 540-463-5375 This annual wine festival is held on the grounds of Theater at Lime Kiln, an outdoor venue built into the ruins of a lime kiln and quarry. Come and sip wines from Virginia wineries while enjoying live music and beautiful surroundings.    12  1st Annual Grandparents Day Heritage Festival. FREE ADMISSION. 1:00pm-5:00pm. Field between Maury River Middle School and Heritage Hall. 540-464-8181. History Comes Alive! Historic artisans, apple butter tasting, carriage rides, Civil and Revolutionary War soldiers, and more. $1000 Raffle prize for local grandparents!    12  Hear The Beat Horse Show Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    12  Uncorked and Unplugged 2-5pm. Rockbridge Vineyard. 888-511-WINE. Live acoustic music and wine sampling on the deck.    14  Old Time Music Jam 6pm. Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    15  Lexington Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm. Southern Inn Parking Lot. 540-463-9234 or 540-463-6367. The Lexington Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Wednesday morning, May through October.    16 - 19  VA 4-H State Championship Horse and Pony Show Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    17  Art on the Avenue 5-8pm. Downtown Buena Vista. 540-261-1514 Art, live music and more in downtown Buena Vista.    17  Klassic Kar Nutz Cruise in 6pm. 21st Street, Buena Vista. 540-570-8049. All Makes & Models!    18  2nd Annual Rock for Autism Glen Maury Park. 540-261-7321.    18  Rockbridge County Farmer's Market 8am-12pm. Virginia Horse Center. 540-463-9451. The Rockbridge County Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Saturday morning, May through October.    18  Rockbridge Pie Festival All day. Brewbaker Field. Pie contest, children's games and activities, mincemeat mile swim, pie stand, and delicious seasonal foods! Square Dancing. Music by Poison Bottom Boys. Becky Meckenzie calling.    20  Moody Monday 6:30pm. Uncorked Wine Shop. 540-261-9463 Wine, cheese and chocolates for ladies only!    22 - 25  10th Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival Glen Maury Park. 800-555-8845 Good music and good times for all!!    22  Lexington Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm. Southern Inn Parking Lot. 540-463-9234 or 540-463-6367. The Lexington Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Wednesday morning, May through October.    22  Wonder Concert FREE! 6:00pm. Glen Maury Park. 1-800-555-8845. Covered dish supper (chicken) provided.    23 - 26  Irish Draught Horse Society of North America. Unique oppurtunity to view and purchase top quality young stock and proven performance horses. Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    24 - 26  Laughter Yoga Teacher's Training Heartstone Retreat Center, Buena Vista. 540-461-1401. An amazing avenue of joy, happiness, lightness & healing.    24  Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile Gates open at 6:00pm. Concert begins at 7:30pm. Theater at Lime Kiln. 540-463-7088. Back by popular demand, the Punch Brothers return.    25  Boxerwood Annual Fall Family Festival. Boxerwood Nature Center & Gardens. 540-463-2697. Co-directors Stephanie Hodde and Jim Stewart will be presenting “The Bones of Boxerwood: A Re-creation Myth.” Enlivened by gargantuan puppets, dance, and poetic narrative.    25 - 26  Eastern Seaboard Gaited Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    25  Rockbridge County Farmer's Market 8am-12pm. Virginia Horse Center. 540-463-9451. The Rockbridge County Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Saturday morning, May through October.    25  Saturday Winemaker's Dinner 7:00pm. Rockbridge Vineyard. 888-511-WINE. Join us in the barn for an amazing gastronomical feast featuring food from The Southern Inn's George Huger, strategically paired with Rockbridge Vineyard Vintage Wines. Limited seating available; reservations required.    25 - 26  Suzanne Harris Clinic Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    26  Carolina Chocolate Drops Gates open at 2:00pm. Concert begins at 3:00pm. Theater at Lime Kiln. 540-463-7088. Following the concert, all are welcome to participate in contra dancing. Music by the Poison Bottom Boys.    26  Lexington Bridal Show! $5 at door. 1:00pm-4:00pm. Center for Leadership & Ethics, VMI. Gift Bags! Door Prizes! Grand Prizes!Free advanced tickets available from exhibitors.    26  Uncorked and Unplugged 2-5pm. Rockbridge Vineyard. 888-511-WINE. Live acoustic music and wine sampling on the deck.    29 - Oct 2  ASHAV Horse Show Halter and performance classes for Saddlebred horses and Hackney ponies. Virginia Horse Center. 540-464-2950.    29  Lexington Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm. Southern Inn Parking Lot. 540-463-9234 or 540-463-6367. The Lexington Farmers Market hosts locals, selling their beautiful home-grown and home-made wares each Wednesday morning, May through October. October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011