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

Murat

Ben Nicely was the guest speaker at Oxford Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 16. William Hughes was the pianist. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Bring your chairs and family and join with old friends, neighbors and friends you haven’t met yet at the Locher Pavilion this Saturday and enjoy some music with Jason Hostetter. Gates open at 5 p.m., music begins at 6. Food and drinks will be available for sale. Turn on 9th Street, next to Scottos. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Newest ‘Epilogue’: A Tour Of Vesuvius

Newest ‘Epilogue’: A Tour Of Vesuvius

An illustrated history of Vesuvius is the newest “Rockbridge Epilogue.” 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

‘Opening Minds Through Art’

‘Opening Minds Through Art’

07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Celebrate Rockbridge Saturday

Celebrate Rockbridge Saturday

Firefighters’ Tug Of War, Music Among Activities 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

VMI's Community Theatre Presents Summer Show

VMI's Community Theatre Presents Summer Show

07/13/2023 10:42 AM

BANG!

After the Balloons Over Rockbridge festival kicked off the Fourth of July activities in the area last Saturday and Sunday, the fun continued on Monday, July 3, with the Freedom Food Festival in Lexington, and the Children’s Bike Parade in Lexington in the morning and the music and fireworks at Glen Maury Park in the evening on July 4. The Party Crashers (in photos at top of page) entertained the crowd at Glen Maury Park, while the East Nash Grass (in background at right) was one of three acts to perform on the Main Street stage during the Freedom Food Festival. Brett Ross with Devils Backbone (below) was among the volunteers hard at work during the festival. The Children’s Bike Parade was led by Uncle Sam (second row from bottom, right), while an ensemble performed for the parade outside Trinity United Methodist Church (at bottom right). Face painting (bottom left) awaited the parade participants at W&L’s corral parking lot at the conclusion of the parade. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins and Mary Woodson photos) 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Shofstahl Honored

Shofstahl Honored

Mountain Gateway Community College’s David Shofstahl (right) was honored recently as a recipient of the 2023 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award. Making the presentation during an awards ceremony held in Austin, Texas, was Dr. Edward J. Leach, executive director of NISOD. Shofstahl serves as a workforce coach and apprenticeship coordinator in the Workforce Solutions and Community Education Division at Mountain Gateway Community College. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Kerrs Creek

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected] 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

FOOD, FIREWORKS AND MUSIC

FOOD, FIREWORKS AND MUSIC

Multiple Events Cap Off Holiday Weekend 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

FOR A CAREER SERVING STUDENTS

FOR A CAREER SERVING STUDENTS

Brian Crockett Receives Award From Athletic Directors Association 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

School Bus Reunion

School Bus Reunion

A group of former “kids” who rode the bus to the old Highland Belle School gathered at Kerrs Creek Baptist Church on May 22 to share memories and good food. The reunion was organized by Dean Knick and Terrall Teaford. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

TIMELY TOPICS

Fall Vegetable Gardening Seminar 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Pick-Up Band At Boxerwood

Pick-Up Band At Boxerwood

The Pick-Up Band makes its debut on the Boxerwood stage this Friday evening, July 14, from 6:30 to 8 as part of the nature center’s Music in the Garden summer concert series. The five-piece group plays rock and country music. Band members include Phil Holstein on lead and rhythm guitar; Rocky Smith on bass guitar; John Good on percussion; Kenton Kody on guitars, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin; and Gloria Lewayne performing lead vocals. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Children (under age 18) and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Meals can also be purchased from a food truck parked in the field. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

College Graduates

College Graduates

Alia Clements of Buena Vista graduated with a bachelor of science degree in professional studies from Bob Jones University May 5. -Catarina Casey of Lexington graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in psychology from the College of Charleston. -The following Lexington residents graduated from the College of William & Mary: Sarah Carrington, bachelor of arts; Katherine Hentz, bachelor of arts; Alexander Levengood, bachelor of arts; Caroline McCain, bachelor of science. The following area residents graduated from James Madison University in May. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Rising Zion To Celebrate 150 Years

Rising Zion To Celebrate 150 Years

Rising Zion Baptist Church will celebrate its homecoming and 150th church anniversary on Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Lexington Presbyterian Church 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

First Local Chiari Walk Planned For September

First Local Chiari Walk Planned For September

Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the area’s inaugural Conquer Chiari Walk Across America event Sept. 23 at the Rockbridge County High School track. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Enjoying Freedom Food – After The Rain

Enjoying Freedom Food – After The Rain

Not just one, but two storms, preceded the third Freedom Food Festival in downtown Lexington on July 3. Those setting up for the event, including volunteers at the Natural Bridge State Park/CHEFS Catering booth (above) gathered under the tents, and tried to keep the water from bringing the tents down. After the second storm, though, the skies cleared, tables were cleaned off and thousands descended upon Main Street for the event. Among those serving up food were volunteers in the Southern Inn/Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice food booth (below left). The first of three musical acts to take the stage that day was Matt Koziol (at right). (Mary Woodson photos) 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

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