Upcoming Events
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| General | Kids and Cops Camp Car Wash, Bake Sale, and Yard Sale The Winchester Police Department's Kids and Cops Camp Community Service Day is June 19, 2013. The kids will be holding a car wash, bake sale, and yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot of Molden Real Estate on Valley Avenue behind Ward Plaza. All of the proceeds from the sale will go to the Robert Shickle Memorial Scholarship Fund. Corporal Shickle passed away in 2010 after battling cancer. Donations are accepted. |
6/19/13 More Info |
| General | Mimicking Monet Thursday, June 20 • 10 a.m.–noon This fun program encourages families to explore and create art! Participants will be introduced to impressionist painters and their techniques through a discussion and guided tour of the American Impressionism exhibition. Next, participants will create their own paintings. $3 per person (drop-in; no registration required). |
6/20/13 More Info |
| General | A NIGHT OF RED HOT LATIN JAZZ AND SALSA w/ TIERRA FIRME TIERRA FIRME is red hot!! They play latin jazz, salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, and more. Their music will inspire you to get up and dance, or at least tap along to the infectious beats. So if you don’t have a dance partner, start looking – we are ready to heat it up! |
6/21/13 More Info |
| General | Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post 21 FISH FRY POST 21 is having an OPEN HOUSE FISH FRY at the post. The Menu will consist of Fish Corn On The Cob Cole Slaw Hush Puppies All The Fixins Tea and Sodas RAIN DATE: JUNE 28 2013 |
6/21/13 More Info |
| General | Pine Grove United Methodist Church Annual Yard Party Country Ham Sandwiches Mexican Hot Dogs, Soup, Pies Cakes and Homemade Ice Cream Yard Party begins at 4 p.m.. Auction at 6:30 p.m. |
6/22/13 More Info |
| General | American Impressionism Lecture Sunday, June 23 • 2 p.m. Scott Schweigert, curator of art and civilization at the Reading Public Museum, will discuss the emergence of artists’ colonies during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the fascinating lecture, “American Impressionism: The View from the Artists’ Colonies.” Schweigert will detail the effect that these colonies had on artists’ creativity, including the ability to collaborate, teach, and experiment in their work. The artists’ colonies of Cos Cob and Old Lyme in Connecticut; Cape Cod, Cape Ann, and Rockport in Massachusetts; and New Hope in Pennsylvania, among others, will be discussed. Before or after the lecture, visit the MSV Changing Exhibitions Gallery to tour American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony, a traveling exhibition from the Reading Public Museum. Lecture seating is limited; tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Free to MSV Members; all others: $10, $8 youth/senior (includes gallery/garden admission). |
6/23/13 More Info |
| General | Lunch Box Lessons Tuesday, April 23 • noon–1 p.m. Held in the picnic area by the garden entrance, these free and informal programs will be led by MSV Gardens and Grounds staff. Manager Bryan Shepherd will lead the April 23 and May 28 lessons and Assistant Manager Joel Lowery will lead the June 25 lesson. Bring your own bag lunch to enjoy or purchase lunch “to go” from the Museum Café. Free. Rain location: Garden Activity Room. APRIL 23: Bryan will discuss spring lawn care basics, including aeration and techniques for weed control using pre-emergent applications. MAY 28: Bryan Shepherd will present a 20-minute program that will highlight the types of vegetables ideal for Shenandoah Valley gardens and detail planting and harvesting techniques. JUNE 25: Joel Lowery will demonstrate pruning techniques and deadheading methods and discuss pest and disease control for roses. |
6/25/13 More Info |
| General | Teen Art Camp Monday–Friday, June 24–28 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This camp for high school students (ages 14+) will encourage the creative spark in teen-art enthusiasts by offering them the opportunity to work with a variety of art mediums, interact with professional artists, and tour the MSV galleries. Each day will include two hands-on art exercises that will focus on painting, drawing, and creating three-dimensional art. A professional painter, a graphic artist, and a photographer will visit the camp. Participants will also visit artists’ studios. For artists of all skill levels. $50 per person (includes all materials); participants may bring lunch or purchase a box lunch. Registration required by June 7; 540-662-1473, ext. 226, or email rsmith@theMSV.org. |
6/24/13 - 6/28/13 More Info |
| General | COMEDY NIGHT AT BRIGHT BOX! Join us for a night of stand-up comedy from some of the best in the business. These guys will have you in stitches – guaranteed! Hosted by funny man Irwin Loring, our first Comedy Night will feature Scott Bruce and Mike Stankiewicz. Stand by for a Comedy Night every fourth Saturday! For more details on the comedians and this event please visit: www.brightboxwinchester.com |
6/29/13 More Info |
| General | Free Pizza & Parenting Classes - Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley Free Pizza & Parenting class in a relaxed enviroment. Class topics vary. More information about the classes is on www.healthyfamiliesnsv.org Please call 540-536-4113 to register ahead of time. |
7/2/13 More Info |
| General | Healthy Families NSV's *FREE* Pizza & Parenting classes Pizza & Parenting! – FREE parenting classes offered through Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley. The topic for June is “Homemade Fun” just in time as we are all preparing for summer! Class will be held on Monday, June 4, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 PM at Valley Health Wellness Center’s Classroom B. Registration required. Please call Jasmine at 540-536-4113 or email jmidkiff@valleyhealthlink.com to pre-register. |
7/2/13 More Info |
| General | Magic Lantern Theater Presents... The Ghost Writer A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. // Come early to get a good seat and enjoy a beer/wine/soda and conversation before the film. Popcorn will also be available for purchase. // For more details visit: www.brightboxwinchester.com |
7/3/13 More Info |
| General | AN ELECTRIFYING EVENING OF FUNKY JAM ROCK w/ The Mantras and Galaxy Dynamite! THE MANTRAS are a progressive powerhouse that are riding on a huge buzz and continue to gain an ever-larger fan base. 'Jambands Ruined My Life,' their latest album, shows The Mantras' ability to play with funk and jazz improvisation, live electronica, Middle Eastern, and progressive rock and blend it all seamlessly into the band's funky, energetic, and confident sound. // GALAXY DYNAMITE! - Hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, Galaxy Dynamite has been delivering their larger-than-life signature blend of furious, frenetic, and absolutely relentless heavy bass rock across the East Coast since 2010. This power trio has already made a name for themselves creating seamlessly improvised dreamy soundscapes over hard-hitting passion driven psychedelic electro dance grooves. And with over 300 shows and festivals under their belts, alongside acts such as Ozric Tentacles, Conspirator, Paper Diamond and EOTO, this is only the beginning. |
7/6/13 More Info |
| General | Miniature Masterworks - Small Works of Art All Day Celebration Saturday June 22, Opening Reception 5 – 8 PM. A celebration of small paintings, sculpture and artisan works! Miniature Masterworks brings you affordability and fun! Regional artists and artisans! Gem sized art for those nook and cranny spaces, with paintings limited to 108 square inches or less (think 9” X 12” max). Evening wine reception with Delaplane Cellars on June 22! Show runs from June 19 - July 7. |
6/19/13 - 7/7/13 More Info |
| General | Heritage Photography: Using the Camera to Encourage the Preservation Ethic by Jim Hanna The Mosby Heritage Area Association offers its popular Conversations in History Series with photographer Jim Hanna. |
7/11/13 More Info |
| General | A NIGHT OF APPALACHIAN FOLK, AMERICANA, AND RETRO COUNTRY w/ If Birds Could Fly What do you get when you mix two creative young married people with an environment where music and tradition is seeped into the culture? You get If Birds Could Fly, fronted by Andrew Carter and Brittany Ashley. // Ashley fronts the band as the lead singer with her sultry, mysterious twang, while Carter adds backing vocals and acoustic guitar. The band is rounded out by the talents of Casey Cockrum on bass and backing vocals, Andrew Sergent on drums and backing vocals, and Martin Phillip on electric guitar. // If Birds Could Fly are a breath of fresh air in the genres of folk and Americana. They hail from Southwest Virginia and bring their roots of old country and ghostly melodies to a new and refreshing stage with flourishes of several other genres. There is something everyone can enjoy when listening to If Birds Could Fly from soothing guitar melodies to chilling vocals. These birds are ready to fly. |
7/11/13 More Info |
| General | Civil War Day Camp - New Market Virginia Museum of the Civil War 8895 George Collins Parkway New Market, VA 22844 Presents Civil War Day Camp July 8-12, 2013 An exciting opportunity for Boys and girls ages 7-12, 9 AM - !2 PM Get hands-on with history as we explore the Civil War an the Battle of New Market from the perspective of the Union and Confederate soldiers, the civilians, and the VMI cadets. Learn to drill, eat period food, play games that they might have played, create your own version of the 19th century crafts, tour the battle field, earn prizes, and lots more. $80 for all five days. Camp limited to 30 campers per day. Register now to reserve a spot To register before July 5, 2013: Website: www.vmi.edu/newmarket Phone: 866-515-1864 E-mail: nadeausr@vmi.edu |
7/8/13 - 7/12/13 More Info |
| General | Naacp Monthly Meeting The local chapter #7127 of the NAACP will host it's monthly meeting at the Highland Episcopal Church' 448 Highland Ave. Winchester, Va. 22601 from 10am----11am on the 2nd Saturday of each month....... all are welcome. Come join and participate in making our community equal...... |
7/13/13 More Info |
| General | Shenandoah Region AACA Come join the fun, food and fellowship with some ol' car nuts! |
7/11/13 - 7/14/13 More Info |
| General | German Lunch Bunch The German Lunch Bunch will meet on Monday, March 18, at 12:30 PM at the Golden Corral restaurant in Winchester. Newcomers are welcome. For more information call 540 869 6808. |
7/15/13 More Info |
| General | AN EVENING OF FUNKY DANCE GROOVES w/ Stomp Status Northern Virginia's Stomp Status is eager to get you groovin'. Listeners can expect hard hitting funky fresh dance-worthy jams that'll keep you movin' all night long. Their music continues to broaden the minds of all who hear it, bringing about the possibilities of how each genre can be stretched and molded to create something electrically organic. // For more details and to purchase tickets visit: www.brightboxwinchester.com |
7/19/13 More Info |