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Arts & Entertainment

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

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Labor Day Barbecue Meal, Free Market At Rockbridge Baths
Labor Day Barbecue Meal, Free Market At Rockbridge Baths
A Labor Day celebration at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse will feature a Truly Free Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and a pulled pork barbecue meal from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Futurist, Tech Expert Speaking At VMI Event
Futurist, Tech Expert Speaking At VMI Event
Futurist, tech expert, and former managing editor of WIRED magazine, Peter Leyden, will be the keynote speaker at the academic convocation at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
So Diverse At Boxerwood
So Diverse At Boxerwood
The local band So Diverse will take to the stage as part of Boxerwood’s summer concert series this Friday, Aug. 25. So Diverse started in 2017 with just Scott Berger, Sean Henderson and Nora Berger. In 2020 Bee Wells joined the band and in 2022 Steve Hoke, Scott and Sean’s music instructor, became the newest member. The band covers a wide array of genres such as country, southern rock, rock, alternative and folk. The remaining Admission Is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Entry fees help Boxerwood maintain the garden year-round. Children under 18 and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking, and music begins at 6:30. A local food truck will also be onsite. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Calendar Of Events
Calendar Of Events
Wednesday, Aug. 23 Day - ERAHC Virginia Classic Open Dressage Horse Show, continues through Thursday, Aug. 24, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Ice Cream Supper 2023
Ice Cream Supper 2023
The annual Palmer Community Center Ice Cream Supper drew a crowd of over 1,000 this past Saturday. The event has become famous for its homemade ice cream, but the hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs are also favorites. This year saw the return of grilled corn on the cob, vegetarian chili and pulled pork barbecue to the menu. Musical entertainment was provided throughout the day. The event is a fundraiser for the Effinger Ruritan Club and the Palmer Community Center. The photos above and at immediate left were taken of the volunteers preparing the ice cream during the week. (Joann Ware, Gay Lea Goodbar and Tom Brown photos) 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
VMI Professor On "With Good Reason"
VMI Professor On "With Good Reason"
08/16/2023 10:58 AM
Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652
Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652
The Palmer Ice Cream Supper hosted by the Effinger Ruritan Club will be held this Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Palmer Community Center, 1230 Blue Grass Trail, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing until dark. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Another Lesson
Another Lesson
These so called “Thrill Vacations” or “Extreme Adventures,” like the submersible Titan which imploded while diving to the wreck of the Titanic, demonstrate how very fragile life is on Planet Earth. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
COW Continues To Transform Youths
COW Continues To Transform Youths
The College Orientation Workshop Inc. (COW) program returned to Virginia Military Institute this summer, marking its 37th year of transforming the lives of promising, male, minority high school students. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge
Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge
The Chessie Nature Trail, which runs along the Maury River from Lexington to Buena Vista, is a mecca to tourists, hikers, bikers, and nature lovers. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
United Way Giving Analyzed
United Way Giving Analyzed
Cadets Urge More Email Use 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Modine Donates School Supplies
Modine Donates School Supplies
Buena Vista teachers and staff gather to thank Modine Manufacturing for its donation this week of 150 backpacks, water bottles, and other school supplies for students in preparation for the upcoming school year. This is the first year the local manufacturing company has made this donation. Pictured are (from left) Emma Marcum, Jessica Chittum, Tristan Ayers, Hannah Marcum, Hannah Bouchelle, Madison Mahana, Terri Flint, Gabby Clark, Madison Martin, Jodi Williams, Modine plant manager Mark Niebur, Modine, Lori Garrett, Modine, Brent Secrist, Superintendent Dr. Tony Francis, Karen Sorrells, Canes Cole, Kelly Coleman, Marcie Carte, Hannah Wheeler, Ashley Falls, Tanya Ferree, Peggie Poluikis, Katy Scott, Mary Flowers, Robyn Burch, Victoria Spence, Bryan Loy and Moira Miller. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers
Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers
The Lexington Police Camp and Greater Rockbridge County Skateboarder Coalition hosted 42 campers at the Lexington Skatepark for free lessons for the campers on July 31. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
First Day At RCA
First Day At RCA
Seventy-one students turned out for the start of the school year at Rockbridge Christian Academy Monday. Among the scenes were second- graders in Brittany Ferguson’s class saying the Pledge of Allegiance (below) and kindergarten teacher Avis Chambers helping a student (below right). (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Threshold Seeks Input On Grant
Threshold Seeks Input On Grant
The city of Lexington and Threshold Housing Commission are seeking public input on a proposed city-wide housing conditions windshield survey and needs assessment. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Information Sought For Annual Back To School List
Information Sought For Annual Back To School List
Do you have a son or daughter heading to college this fall? Or maybe you’re the one returning to college? 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
It’s Supper T ime At Palmer Saturday
It’s Supper T ime At Palmer Saturday
It’s Supper T ime At Palmer Saturday 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Children Enjoy Arts Camp At Grace
Children Enjoy Arts Camp At Grace
Local children took part in all sorts of fun activities at Arts and Expression camp, held Aug. 7-11 at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Mount Zion
Mount Zion
Homecoming This Sunday 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Beach Day In Goshen
Beach Day In Goshen
Beach Day In Goshen 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Prepare for the Fair
Prepare for the Fair
Now is the time to make plans to participate in the great fun and traditions of the Rockbridge County Fair and Expo Thursday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Locher Pavilion in Glasgow. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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