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Arts & Entertainment

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

Grasslands for Wildlife

Grasslands for Wildlife

There has been increased interest in the flora and fauna that can inhabit open fields in the Mid Atlantic. From the time of European settlement up until the mid-20th century, there were many pastures that were not mowed annually and an ecosystem of birds and plants compatible with grazing livestock was established. Cedar was the pioneer tree species that might begin to sneak into these open fields but its relatively slow rate of growth gave farmers a 24-month window to easily remove them and keep the fields open. As rapidly growing invasive species like multiflora rose, autumn olive, and ailanthus trees became more prevalent through the last decades of the 20th century, annual mowing became a necessity to keep fields open unless herbicides were used regularly to keep woody invasive plants at bay. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

PMHS Class of 1973

PMHS Class of 1973

PMHS Class of 1973 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Walk And Read A Book

Walk And Read A Book

First Local StoryWalk Trail Opens At Glen Maury Park 10/04/2023 12:00 AM 1

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, Oct. 4 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Ongoing Events

Mondays 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Cyber Social Networking Event Planned

Cyber Social Networking Event Planned

The AFCEA Shenandoah Rockbridge Chapter and The Advancement Foundation are holding a Cyber Social Networking event on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Virginia Innovation Accelerator at 245 W. 21st Street, Buena Vista. 10/04/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Guest speaker at Glasgow Baptist Church this past week was the Rev. Caleb Couch. Next week will be Jake Byrd. The church has lost yet another member. Shirley Wood, wife of Charlie Mac Wood, passed away this past week. One month ago deacon and trustee Roger Bradle, also passed on to his Heavenly home. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Kerrs Creek

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] The children helped us with 4-cents-a meal offering at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church Sunday. Thank you to the praise team and Laura Hotinger for providing music. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 291-2629 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Student Writing Contest Starting

Student Writing Contest Starting

The Lexington Woman’s Club announces the opening of its annual Student Writing Contest. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to submit to the club one original short story and/ or one original poem written in calendar year 2023. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Plein Air Event Returns

Plein Air Event Returns

Lynchburg artist David Eakin will be painting in and around Lexington the first week of October, along with many other local and neighboring painters - all part of the annual “Plein Air” event at Nelson Gallery. All artists are invited to take part with their own “on-site” paintings, rendered between Oct. 2 and Oct. 6. Everyone can see the results during a reception on Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. The show will remain on display at Nelson Gallery for the month. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Latino Celebration

Latino Celebration

A large crowd turned out for the annual Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista Latino Festival at Brewbaker Field in Lexington Sunday. The all-day event included a soccer tournament, a DJ and dance floor and lots of good food. The event was sponsored by Project Horizon, El Muchado Alegre and Gonzales Concrete. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Fairfield High Reunion

Fairfield High Reunion

The Fairfield High School class of 1959 held its reunion Sept. 8 at Quaker Steak and Lube. Lee Berkstresser welcomed everyone and gave a short talk on members who were absent. A social hour was enjoyed, followed by a meal. Pictured are (first row, from left) Phyllis Seamon Wray, Connie Lilley Mamon, Elizabeth Snyder (teacher), Elizabeth Hite McKemy, Jim Dedrick (back row, from left) Howard Carr, Dora Ramsey Shipman, the Rev Doug Sterrett, Helen Burch Watts, Lee Berkstresser, Ruth Lilley Peterson, Carol Hite Harlow, Roy Coffey, Walter Sorrells and Dorothy Wines Dudley. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Parsons Golf Tournament Held In Powhatan

Parsons Golf Tournament Held In Powhatan

The 48th annual Parsons Family Golf opening ceremonies commenced on June 22 at the Lodge at The Foundry Golf Club in Powhatan. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter Receives Recognition For Excellence

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter Receives Recognition For Excellence

Virginia Military Institute’s Omicron Kappa Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an honor chapter for its outstanding activities in academic year 2022-23, an award that was bestowed to only 12 chapters nationwide in 2023. This is the first time in the chapter’s 30-year history that VMI has earned this distinction, and Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, faculty adviser to the chapter, and associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, was instrumental in earning this award for her student group. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Retiring Professor Enlightened, Entertained Cadets

Retiring Professor Enlightened, Entertained Cadets

Riester Steps Down After 29 Years 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Completed

Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Completed

After several months of work, the Lexington Planning Commission has completed a final draft of an ordinance that would allow accessory dwelling units in detached structures within city limits, spending time in their Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 meetings finalizing the details of the ordinance. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist

Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist

First Baptist Church in Lexington celebrated the 156th anniversary of the church and the fifth anniversary of Pastor McKinley Williams Sunday. The celebration was highlighted by honoring the memories of the late Doris Porterfield, Mary Lewis and Elvia Brooks with commemorative church windows. Members of each family spoke highly of the church and their deceased loved one. Following the service Sunday, a luncheon was held in the fellowship hall catered by chef John Stallard and Chef’s Catering. Among the scenes Sunday were (clockwise from above left) Amber Henderson checking out the window dedicated to her great-grandmother, Mrs. Porterfield; Bernard Butler after unveiling the window dedicated to Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Lewis; the Rev. McKinley Williams giving the message from the book of Nehemiah, entitled “Rebuilding Broken Walls”; Bea Johnson in the serving line at the anniversary luncheon; and Pastor Williams cutting the anniversary cake with help from Gayle Porterfield and Washington and Lee student Ewunik McCarthy. (Claudia Schwab photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Homecoming At Mt. Olivet

Homecoming At Mt. Olivet

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming this Sunday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Vesuvius Day At Emory

Vesuvius Day At Emory

While most vendors bagged trying to set up during Vesuvius Heritage Day Saturday because of the rain, there were plenty of food and yard sale items available at Emory United Methodist Church. AT LEFT, Ray Shipman and Joe Campbell cook up country ham and eggs for a delicious breakfast sandwich, while (below) volunteers get the sandwiches ready for costumers. AT BOTTOM LEFT, area residents check out the wide array of baked goods. Barbecue chicken would come later in the day courtesy of the South River Volunteer Fire Department. (Mary Woodson photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

New Market Tour To Aid Wreaths Effort

New Market Tour To Aid Wreaths Effort

Area residents are invited to join historians Sarah Kay Bierle and Jon Tracey at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park for a fundraiser battlefield tour to support Wreaths Across America on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

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