Wednesday, April 8
5:15 p.m. - Rockbridge Regional Library to host author Sarah Clayton and illustrator Bruce Macdonald for a presentation and reading.
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner, at Thompson Community Center in Glasgow, catered by the Lexington Catering Company; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
8 p.m. – University Bluegrass Ensemble winter concert, Wilson Concert Hall,
W&L.
Thursday, April 9
8 p.m. – Program, “Dream a Little Dream” presented by W&L’s Department of Music, Wilson Concert Hall.
Friday, April 10
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Beau Jest,” Performing Arts Center, SVU; tickets are available for purchase at Eventbrite.com.
Saturday, April 11
10 a.m. ‒ Wildflower walk on the Chessie Trail led by Virginia Native Plant Society members Peggy Dyson-Cobb and Jan Smith, rain date is April 18, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Natural Bridge State Park.
7 p.m. – Performance of Irish Dance by the Blue Ridge Irish Music School, free, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, VMI.
Sunday, April 12
2 p.m. - Hands-on orchard workshop, Joseph Martinez of Rockbridge Cider Vinegar, focusing on growing fruit organically, building tree health and managing pests without spraying; free event but must RSVPat www.rockcohomesteaders.com/ events.
5:30 p.m. – Author talk, “World War Zoos” by Dr. John M. Kinder, about zoos in Warsaw, London, Berlin, Rome, and Tokyo facing bombings, food shortages, and wrenching decisions about which species to save or cull, George C. Marshall Foundation; to reserve seats, email Leigh McFaddin at [email protected] or call (540) 463-7103, ext. 138.
Tuesday, April 14
10:30 a.m. – Meeting, La Leche League, Grace Episcopal Church; for information and questions, call (540) 460-3966 or send email to cindy@paradoxfarm. org.
7:30 p.m. – Play, “The Fifth Step,” a production of National Theatre Live, Stackhouse Theater, Elrod Commons, W&L.
Wednesday, April 15
6 to 7 p.m. - Rockbridge CAN’s Free Community Dinner, at Natural Bridge firehouse, catered by the Sunrise BBQ; for more information or a free ride, call (540) 957-6180.
Thursday, April 16
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Beau Jest,” Performing Arts Center, SVU; tickets are available for purchase at Eventbrite.com.
Friday, April 17
4:30 p.m. – Keynote address of W&L’s Tom Wolfe Weekend given by George Saunders , author of New York Times bestseller “Virgil,” Stackhouse Theatre, Elrod Commons; for more information, go to https:// go.wlu.edu/tomwolfe.
7:30 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall; admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens ages 65 and over, children ages 6 and under admitted free.
7:30 p.m. ‒ Play, “Beau Jest,” Performing Arts Center, SVU.
Saturday, April 18
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‒ Thunder BRidge Open Studios at former Natural Bridge Juvenile Correction Center, with 20 resident artist studios, six guest artists, Playreaders, young local musicians, and more, food and drinks available; for more information, go to thunderbridge. my.canva.site.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Day of Healing, music, arts, crafts, movement and nature-based mindfulness activities, sponsored by Project Horizon, Hopkins Green, Lexington.
7 p.m. – Gala concert and reception, Rockbridge Choral Society, Wilson Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L.
7:30 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Commu-nity Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Sunday, April 19
1 p.m. — Spring Flower Walk at Brushy Hills Preserve, led by Dr. Mary Jane Epps, walk will be 2.5 hours and will be limited to 25 participants; sign up in advance by visiting friendsofbrushyhills.org; meet at parking lot by spring house (1010 Union Run).
2 p.m. – Musical, “1776,” presented by the VMI Community Theatre, Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall.
Tuesday, April 21
6:30 p.m. – Meeting, Rockbridge Camera Club, Piovano Room, Rockbridge Regional Library, visitors welcome.
Wednesday, April 22
5:30 to 7 p.m. - “A Day in K,” for all local rising kindergarten students and families, meet kindergarten teachers and staff, along with many community partners, local law enforcement, fire and rescue members; free children’s books, book bags, snacks, door prizes, at MRMS; for more information, call United Way at 463-4482.
Saturday, April 25
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – “Beneficial Beauty: Native Shrubs forthe Home Garden,” Sharon Burnham, RARA Community Room, 350 Spotswood Drive, Lexington, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners.
11 a.m. – Barbecue chicken sale, halves for $7, dinners with three sides and roll for $12, Buena Vista Fire Department.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Native Tree and Shrub Giveaway with kid friendly activities, native plants for sale and rain barrel demonstrations, RARA Community Room, sponsored by Rockbridge Master Gardeners and Virginia Native Plant Society.
2 to 4 p.m. – Earth day celebration, “Bee Part of a Greener Rockbridge,” hosted by Rockbridge Conservation, Hopkins Green.
7:30 p.m. – Spring concert, Rockbridge Symphony, featuring works by Dvorak, Marcello, and Del Vecchio, Lexington Presbyterian Church; visit Rockbridgesymphony.org.
Saturday, May 2
8:30 a.m. to noon – Valley of Virginia Herb Guild’s 25th annual Herb Sale , culinary, aromatic and medicinal, Sam Houston Auction Barn, 1386 Valley Pike.
9 a.m. ‒ Kids Fun Run , open to preschoolers through eighth-graders, sponsored by the Friends of the Chessie Trail; for more information, go to friendsofthechessietrail. org.
10 a.m. – Road and River Relay, begins at the Rockbridge Regional Library and ends at Jordans Point Park; for more information or to download registration forms, visit lexvaroadandriverrelay. org.
4:30 p.m. - Taster’s Choice, fundraiser for Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center, Kentucky Derby-themed event features food and drinks from local chefs, live and silent auctions, and a viewing of the race, at the Virginia Horse Center; tickets can be purchased at https://charity.pledgeit.org/tasterschoice.
