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Arts & Entertainment

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

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Making Way At W&L
Making Way At W&L
Davis and Baker Halls at Washington and Lee University along the south side of Washington Street have now been demolished as the university makes way for the new Williams School of Commerce building, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. Demolition of Davis Hall began the first full week of August (seen at right) and the remnants of Baker Hall were being cleaned up this week (above). (Darryl Woodson photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Labor Day Fun
Labor Day Fun
Mark Cline’s Jumpin’ Jack Flash performs Rolling Stones favorites for an appreciate audience at the park on Labor Day. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
On The Parade Route
On The Parade Route
Children, cheerleaders, pageant queens, tractors and politicians and their families were all a part of the annual Labor Day parade in Buena Vista Monday morning. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
‘Habitat Made My Dream Possible’
‘Habitat Made My Dream Possible’
Newest Home To Be Dedicated Next Tuesday 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
First Day Faces
First Day Faces
Maverick Babauta, a kindergartener at Central Elementary, waves as he enters school on the first day of school last month. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Former Resident, Abuse Survivor To Give Talk
Former Resident, Abuse Survivor To Give Talk
Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will host author Laveeta Branche, former Miss Rockbridge County, on Saturday, Sept. 16, at noon. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Quilt Show At Church During Fair
Quilt Show At Church During Fair
The Rockbridge Pieceworkers Quilt Guild is putting on “Quilts in the Country 2023,” a quilt show in connection with the Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Book Sale At Regional Library This Week
Book Sale At Regional Library This Week
The monthly book sale at the Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will be held this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 7-9. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Bird Club’s Fall Walks Start
Bird Club’s Fall Walks Start
It’s time to say farewell to hummingbirds, tanagers, thrushes, warblers and other songbirds migrating south – and welcome back early winter returnees. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
A Returning Soldier’s Story
A Returning Soldier’s Story
Rockbridge Resident Publishes First Novel 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
Series To Explore ‘Ethics Of Design’
Series To Explore ‘Ethics Of Design’
Talks At W&L To Begin Sept. 21 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
At The Breakfast Club
At The Breakfast Club
Rep. Ben Cline talks about his time in the Virginia House of Delegates and how different it is from serving in Congress at a meeting of the Breakfast Club last month at the Pink Cadillac Café. Cline was the most recent person to speak to the new organization, which has been in existence just over seven months. Previous speakers have included Del. Chris Head; Del. Ellen Campbell; Commonwealth’s Attorney Jared Moon; Rockbridge County School Board candidate Ann Russek; Virginia Institute for Public Policy officials; county treasurer candidates Michelle Clark and Missy Whitesell; and voting registrar Jackie Harris. The organization also sponsored the Celebrate Rockbridge event this summer. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM
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

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