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Arts & Entertainment

Your weekly guide to arts and entertainment in Lexington, VA and Rockbridge County.

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City Awards Grant To Local Symphony
City Awards Grant To Local Symphony
The city of Lexington, in collaboration with the Creative Communities Partnership, a program of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, has awarded a grant of $4,500 to the Rockbridge Symphony. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Ruckus At Boxerwood
Ruckus At Boxerwood
The Ruckus Bluegrass Band will be returning to the Boxerwood stage this Friday, Sept. 8, to perform their custom blend of traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Veteran members Ruth Huffman and Will Lee will be joined on guitar by multi-instrumentalist and Rockbridge native Brennan Gilmore. This year’s configuration will also feature mandolin legend Dale Reno. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Children under 18 and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to Boxerwood. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m., and music begins at 6:30 p.m. Meals can be purchased on-site from a local food truck, and picnicking is also encouraged. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Labor Day At Rockbridge Baths
Labor Day At Rockbridge Baths
A large crowd headed out to the Rockbridge Baths firehouse on Labor Day for the Truly Free Market and a pulled pork barbecue meal. There was also music inside the air-conditioned firehouse, a bounce house for children and visits by local politicians and candidates, including Rep. Ben Cline (bottom right). This was the Rockbridge Baths Community Organization’s third Truly Free Market and the second time it was held on Labor Day. The barbecue meal was a fundraiser for the fire department, which was so popular that the barbecue ran outwithin an hour and a half. (Joann Ware photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Beer & Wine Festival At Lime Kiln Saturday
Beer & Wine Festival At Lime Kiln Saturday
The Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival returns for its 29th year this Saturday, Sept. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
‘Constitution In Wartime’ Topic Of VMI Event
‘Constitution In Wartime’ Topic Of VMI Event
Virginia Military Institute will hold a Constitution Day discussion in acknowledgment of the 20th anniversary of the second Iraq War on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Keydets Prevail In Rocco’s Debut
Keydets Prevail In Rocco’s Debut
With his team trailing 7-6 with one minute to play, Virginia Military Institute quarterback Collin Ironside found VJ Johnson open for a 25-yard touchdown to lift the Keydets to a 12-7 home win in the season opener on Saturday afternoon at Foster Stadium in Lexington. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Get Ready For Fall Hunting Seasons
Get Ready For Fall Hunting Seasons
Rules Explained For Rockbridge County 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
‘I Want To Go, Too!’
‘I Want To Go, Too!’
Jensen Barger started third grade at Enderly Heights Elementary this year. Seen with him is baby sister Joslyn, who insisted on going to school, too, on the first day. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Get Moving At MRSS This Fall
Get Moving At MRSS This Fall
With summer coming to an end, maybe it’s time to consider joining a new activity this fall. Two very popular, ongoing classes at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista are always welcoming new participants. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Augusta Health Offers Financial Assistance Portal
Augusta Health Offers Financial Assistance Portal
Augusta Health has partnered with health care technology company Breez Health to streamline its financial assistance program for income-eligible patients. With a new, easy-to-use online application process, Augusta Health patients can quickly determine if they are eligible for discounts or free care. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
VPAS Offers Help With Drug Coverage
VPAS Offers Help With Drug Coverage
Most people who receive Medicare benefits also have prescription drug coverage, either through a stand-alone “Part D” plan or through a Medicare Advantage plan. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Hardy Wins Silver In Senior Games
Hardy Wins Silver In Senior Games
Lexington resident Ken Hardy (third from left) won the silver medal in the running long jump in the National Senior Games held in July in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hardy, 75, made a leap of 10 feet, 0.75 inches, missing the gold medal by about 0.75 inches. He had qualified by placing in the top three at the State Senior Games. Hardy was also a medalist in the National Veterans Golden Age Games held in May in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Senior Games are open to all seniors, not just veterans. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Volunteering At The SPCA
Volunteering At The SPCA
Members of the Washington and Lee University field hockey team participated in a community service project at the Rockbridge SPCA last week. Team captain Jenny Lerner organized the volunteer service with the SPCA, and they painted shelving and cleaned up storage buildings. Seen here are student athletes Ally Hoffman (in front), Charlotte Jennings (in back) and Louise Strawn. (Mary Woodson photo) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
For Roger’s Last Ride
For Roger’s Last Ride
On a new firetruck dedicated to his memory the day before, members of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department gave former chief and life member Roger Bradley his last ride to Rockbridge Memorial Gardens on Aug. 28. Lexington and Buena Vista firefighters posed their ladder trucks at the entrance to the cemetery and stood in salute as he rode by. Bradley, who died Aug. 24, served as chief in 1970 and 1972 and president in 1967-69 and 1978-80 during his over 59 years of service. He served during the major floods of 1969, 1972 and 1985. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Rescued Donkey Gives Birth
Rescued Donkey Gives Birth
A pregnant donkey rescued by the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department on Aug. 26 gave birth last week. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
SPCA Pet Of The Week
SPCA Pet Of The Week
Lucy is a black lab-pitbull mix who has been at the SPCA for quite some time now. We aren’t sure why … she is very sweet, friendly, good with other dogs and people. Lucy is approximately 2 years old, already spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm negative and on Prevention. She will be microchipped when adopted. Visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
French Film Festival Starts Tuesday At VMI
French Film Festival Starts Tuesday At VMI
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Dean’s Academic Speakers Fund at Virginia Military Institute will present five French films as part of the 2023-24 Albertine Cinémathèque film series this fall. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Kerrs Creek
Kerrs Creek
Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Laborfest Features Candidates, Music, Skateboarding
Laborfest Features Candidates, Music, Skateboarding
Buena Vista’s 52nd Laborfest observance is slated for this Monday, Sept. 4, when the city holds its annual celebration of working men and women that includes a kickoff to the fall political campaign. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Need ‘Still Here’ For More School Counseling
Need ‘Still Here’ For More School Counseling
Issue Raised At Joint County Meeting 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Learning Co-op Considers Options
Learning Co-op Considers Options
The application by the House Mountain Learning Cooperative for a conditional use permit to open an educational facility/family home daycare facility has been tabled for the time being while the cooperative engages a design professional to develop a plan for the use of the second floor of the house at 10 N. Lewis St. in Lexington. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM

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