Wednesday, Feb. 18
6 to 7 p.m. — Free Community Dinner, Rockbridge CAN, at the Natural Bridge firehouse, catered by Lexington Catering Company.
7 p.m. - Public Square Debate on the resolution “Social media is a threat to democracy,” sponsored by SVU’s Braver Angels Alliance and local college partners at VMI, W&L, and MGCC, SVU’s Main Hall Ballroom.
Thursday, Feb. 19
7:30 p.m. – “FLY: A New Musical,” SVU Performing Arts Center; for tickets, go to Eventbrite.com or bit.ly/svufly.
Friday, Feb. 20
6:30 p.m. – “Firebird,” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Keller Theater, Lenfest Center; for tickets, go to rockbridgeballet.org or stop in Pronto or Downtown Books.
7:30 p.m. – “FLY: A New Musical,” SVU Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, Feb. 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Emergency preparedness fair, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, 1340 Thornhill Road.
10:30 a.m. – Program, “Agroecology in Rockbridge County,” Joseph Martinez of Rockbridge Vinegar will describe the regeneration of his 10-acre unimproved pasture into a biologically diverse homestead, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
1 p.m. – Winter Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail, sleet date is Feb. 28; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
2 and 6:30 p.m. – “Firebird,”
performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Keller Theater, Lenfest Center.
2 p.m. – Black History Month program, “ Bond of Rhythm: Connecting with Music,” focusing on the spirituals that influenced African American culture and the history of local bands, with keynote speaker Dr. Gregory Parker of W&L, Lylburn Downing Middle School.
2 to 4 p.m. – Open house, “Embracing the Artic Vibe at the Paxton House,” enjoy hot chocolate while touring the historic house, Glen Maury Park.
7:30 p.m. – “FLY: A New Musical,” SVU Performing Arts Center.
Sunday, Feb. 22
2 to 4 p.m. – Fundraiser, Just Desserts, sponsored by Lexington Woman’s Club, at the Virginia Horse Center; tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online at www. womansclublexva.com.
2 and 6:30 p.m. – “Firebird,” performed by the Rockbridge Ballet, Keller Theater, Lenfest Center.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
3 to 4 p.m. - Grief to Growth Bereavement Support Group , sponsored by Connections Plus Health Care and Hospice, at the Borden Center Bard Room, Kendal; call (540) 463-1848 for information.
6 p.m. – Revolutionary Books discussion of “Half American,” sponsored by the Rockbridge Historical Society, at the Rockbridge Regional Library.
Friday, Feb. 27
Noon – Concert, MRSC Pickers and Singers, singing train songs, Maury River Senior Center, Buena Vista.
Tuesday, March 3
8 p.m. – Concert, University Singers, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; tickets free but required; call (540) 458-8000.
Wednesday, March 4
10 a.m. – Meeting, Greater Lexington Newcomers Club , guest speaker Karen Stanley from Boxerwood will share information about Boxerwood’s programs, volunteering, and its newest addition, the Meadow natural cemetery; at the Rockbridge Innovation Center at RCHS; starts with social time at 10, then business meeting at 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. ‒ DakhaBrakha, a global music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, to be featured in a “Meet & Greet Ukranian Cooking Exhibition and Dinner,” Evans Dining Hall, W&L; tickets are required and are limited; visit https:// my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/dakhabrakha- cooking-exhibition to purchase.
Thursday, March 5
7:30 p.m. Concert, DakhaBrakha, Keller stage W&L; tickets can be purchased at https://my.wlu.edu/ lenfest-center/dakhabrakha.
Friday, March 6
7:30 p.m. – Concert, Middle Eastern Music Ensemble of William and Mary, Wilson Concert Hall, W&L; free admission.
Saturday, March 14
10 a.m. – Geology walk on the Chessie Trail led by W&L geology professor Chris Connors, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail, rain date is March 15; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
