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Dragonfly at the Ellington Friday March 12th

laura — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:59:05 +0000

Come on out to the Ellington Friday– we’ve got a big show on tap! Dragonfly has gained a huge following in this region, so come early. Lead singer Melissa Roach brings together a powerful voice and confident stage presence to be a real crowd-pleaser. They play a little bit of everything, from the latest hits, to the classics. Dance, pop, rock, blues– there’s something for everyone! See why they were voted 2nd best band in Lynchburg in Lynchburg Living’s annual “Best Of”
survey.

Band lineup includes: Melissa Roach and Chris Cheatham on guitar and vocals, Eddie Wood on bass, and Jeff Routon on drums and vocals.

More about Dragonfly

Doors open at 5:00, music at 5:30. Admission is $8, at the door only. That includes appetizers. Music. Dancing. Socializing. Cash Bar. It’s a bargain no matter how you look at it.

We’re sorry, but no children under 12 admitted to Ellington shows. Those under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Mandolin Orange at The White Hart

laura — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:06:18 +0000

Mandolin Orange will be playing The White Hart on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30p.m. Admission is $5.00

Mandolin Orange is an all-original folk duo. Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz pair guitar, violin and mandolin to compliment alluring lyrics and seamless harmonies. “The duo’s voices and instruments fit alongside each other like Johnny and June Carter Cash … Mandolin Orange embodies the same backwoods lovebirds aesthetic” (DailyTarHeel).

Their debut album “Quiet Little Room”, releasing in Spring 2010, reflects both the influence of traditional music on their contemporary style. Their influences range from Cole Porter to Townes Van Zandt, but their sound is something charming and all its own.

Pre-release copies of their debut album will be available at the show.

Find out more by visiting their website: www.mandolinorange.com

Inspired by Africa: Rwandan Ministries

nicole — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:10:13 +0000

Bedford’s Bower Center for the Arts presents Nancy Strachan and Pastor Deo Gashagaza, who will speak on their Rwandan Ministries to launch a series of events entitled “Inspired by Africa”. An art exhibit by that name will be featured in our expanded gallery space. The prize winning movie, “As We Forgive” will be shown.

Sunday, March 21st, 3pm

The event is free and open to the public.

The gallery will be open beginning at 2pm and the program begins at 3pm.

Bower Center for the Arts
305 North Bridge Street
Bedford, VA

540-586-4235

www.bowercenter.org

Academy of Fine Arts Fundraiser at Givens Books

nicole — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:05:25 +0000

Art Fair fundraiser at Givens Books to support the Academy of Fine Arts Education & Pottery departments. You will learn more about the Academy, see artist demonstrations, and kids will have the chance to make their own masterpiece.

For every purchase that you make – mention the Academy, and the Education program will be benefit! Come out to not only have a great time, but to support two local businesses and organizations!

Saturday, March 13th, 10am – 2pm

Givens Books
2236 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Check out our website at www.academyfinearts.com/classes/catalog.asp#givens for more details!

The Lynchburg Pops

nicole — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:59:31 +0000

It’s the Boston Pops in the Burg! For the first time, the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra goes to the James River Conference Center to create a nightclub atmosphere for your favorite orchestral hits.

Saturday, March 13th, 8pm

James River Conference Center
400 Court St
Lynchburg, VA

434-845-6604

www.lynchburgsymphony.com

Poplar Forest Breaks Attendance Record in 2009

laura — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:03:16 +0000

Founding Father’s Architectural Masterpiece Makes History: More Than 30,000 Visitors Experienced the “Pursuit of Happiness” in 2009

200th Anniversary of 3rd President’s Personal Retreat Breaks Attendance Record at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Forest, VA – As Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest prepares to open for tours April 1, officials have announced that more than 30,000 people visited the National Historic Landmark in 2009, an unprecedented increase of 50% from the prior year. It was Poplar Forest’s highest visitation ever, since the Founding Father’s restored personal retreat near Lynchburg, Virginia, first opened for tours in 1986. Total visitation figures include general admission, adult and school groups, and on-site event participation.

In 2009, Poplar Forest celebrated the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s retirement from public office and first stay in the unique retreat home that he has designed while President of the United States. Poplar Forest’s 200th Anniversary also commemorated Thomas Jefferson’s 1809 retirement from the Presidency and his departure from the White House following a lifetime of public service.

Poplar Forest was an important part of Jefferson’s life after public service, where he pursued his favorite past-times of reading, writing and thinking, and spent time with his grandchildren. The house at Poplar Forest is one of the first octagonal homes in America and many scholars, historians and leading preservationists consider it an architectural masterpiece that represents the culmination of Thomas Jefferson’s mature skills as an architect.

“The 200th Anniversary of Poplar Forest was an important year and we are honored that so many people chose to celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s extraordinary legacy with us,” said Lynn A. Beebe, President of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. “The moment marked a major milestone in the ongoing restoration and archaeology that continue to significantly enhance our collective understanding of one of the most important people, and places, in our nation’s history.”

Poplar Forest commemorated its 200th Anniversary with a number of special events and programs intended to help visitors better understand the private, personal side of Thomas Jefferson, and enable them to more fully appreciate the significant contributions that Jefferson made to the fabric of America well after he left the Presidency.

On April 1 of last year, then-Virginia Governor Tim Kaine officially kicked off the 200th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest by unveiling with a ceremonial ribbon cutting the completed, world-class restoration of the exterior of Jefferson’s retreat home. With hundreds of visitors looking on and Virginia’s first governor, Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Bill Barker of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation), by his side, Governor Kaine gave an emotional speech from the home’s original portico about the importance of Poplar Forest to America and the lasting impact that Thomas Jefferson has had on Kaine’s own life and career.

Other popular 200th Anniversary events included Conversations with Thomas Jefferson in May, Poplar Forest’s annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4th, and an outdoor concert by the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in October. In November, 2009, Poplar Forest hosted the inaugural Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival featuring the Bedford Wine Trail and regional Virginia wineries, local artisans and crafters and food purveyors. The event attracted nearly 2,000 people and proved to be such a success that Poplar Forest is hosting the 2nd annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival in November of this year.

Other important 200th Anniversary initiatives in 2009 were: the construction of the “curtilage fence,” a reproduction of the fence bordering the ornamental landscape that Jefferson designed at the heart of his Poplar Forest retreat; and GPS-guided handheld tours of the property’s pre-restoration landscape, that show audio and video clips highlighting archaeological finds and information about the plantation community. In 2009, Poplar Forest also was featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and in an Associated Press national feature story.

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest will kick off the 2010 season, and its third century of making history, on April 1, 2010, when the house and grounds reopen to visitors. Visit www.poplarforest.org for more information on Poplar Forest’s history, its 2010 programs and how to plan a visit this year to Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat.

About Poplar Forest

Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson’s secluded plantation and retreat home. Poplar Forest is a National Historic Landmark that was recently added to the U.S. nomination list to become a World Heritage Site. Exhibiting award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours, special events and school outreach programs. Open April through November, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays (closed) and Thanksgiving Day (holiday). For more information about Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, call (434) 525-1806 or visit www.poplarforest.org.

3rd Annual Ellington Benefit Bash – RSVP by March 6th!

laura — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:33:58 +0000

Plan now to attend the third annual Ellington Benefit Bash! This is a fundraiser to support the Ellington

Music by the House Band. Dinner catered by Barnyard Catering. Raffle and live auction.

Doors open at 6, dinner starts at 7, music 8-11:30.

$50 admission. Tickets available online only. Tickets will NOT be available in the outlets. RVVP by March 6th.

Follow this link to buy tickets

Live auction includes the following: Honora freshwater cultured pearl jewelry from Bowen; Squire Guitar and starter package from Lynchburg Music; Stoneblue Productions- Ellington matted/framed photo; Fly fishing trip/breakfast and lunch; Wine from around the world; Opera/dinner package; Lynchburg culture package: Opera on the James, Lynchburg Symphony, Renaissance Theater, and Academy of Fine Arts tickets; Paul Thorn Swag Bag; Jimmy Thackery/Reba Russel/ Nick Curran items; Holiday Inn Select Honeymoon suite/dinner; James River Float Company-couples float (canoe or kayak); Craddock Hotel/Ellington tickets/dinner, Personal Growth coaching from Advantage Communique, and maybe more!

We will also have a raffle with MANY prizes, including Two Ellington season passes; a one hour massage courtesy of Albert Sul at Body Therapy Center; manicure/pedicure from Telitha, Peaksview Animal Hospital yearly checkup (x3); Tube trip for 6 courtesy of James River Float Company; gift certificate to Blackwater Bike Shop (x2); Bull Branch dinner for two; Cut and style from Sage Tryall Salon (x2); Farm Basket gift basket; Shure Headphones from Point Source Audio, Ellington Fridays Swag Bag, 8-inch cake from Magnolia Foods! $10/ticket.

Cherish the return of… Cherish The Ladies!

nicole — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:51:04 +0000

Cherish the Ladies initially won recognition as the first and only all-women traditional Irish band. They soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have won many thousands of listeners and fans of their music. With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra presents Cherish the Ladies in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts.

SPECIAL: 7 PM presentation on Irish stepdancing conducted by Lori Madden, instructor of Irish dancing classes at the Academy of Fine Arts.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:00 PM

Adults $28 ($25.00 for 62+); Students 13-18 and college students $10; Children 12 and under FREE with an accompanying adult ticket holder.

To order online: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/product/04096-100306.

E. C. Glass Auditorium
2111 Memorial Avenue
Lynchburg, VA

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The Second City Touring Company

nicole — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:21:59 +0000

Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts presents The Second City Touring Company… like a cross between wisecracking super delegates and an alcoholic uncle, The Second City Touring Company, celebrating 50 years of comedy improv, travels the country bringing irreverent humor to the masses. Belushi, Colbert, Carell, Murray, Radner, Myers, Fey, Meadows, Farley, Aykroyd – yeah, they all came through here. A mind explosion of political and social satire cropping up in every delicious nook and cranny of this great nation and beyond, this year’s visit to the Academy features two chances to see the tour, both in a relaxed, comedy club atmosphere (yes, the bar stays open through the show!).

Friday, March 12th, 7pm & 10pm

Academy of Fine Arts
Commerce Street & 5th Street
Lynchburg, VA

434-846-8499

www.academyfinearts.com/stage/secondcity.asp

Scott Ainslie Blues

nicole — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:03:15 +0000

The Friends of the Bedford Library present Scott Ainslie in concert. Scott heard Virginia Bluesman and grave digger, John Jackson (1924-2002) play a couple of songs in the middle of a Mike Seeger concert just outside of Washington, DC, at Groveton High School back in 1967. Things haven’t been the same since…!

Visit Scott’s website… cattailmusic.com for more information about this wonderful musician, then join us on Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 at 7:30pm… you’re in for a treat!

Bedford Central Library
321 North Bridge Street
Bedford, VA

$10.00 pp at the door

540-586-8911