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Arts & Entertainment

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

Nelson Awarded Fellowship

Nelson Awarded Fellowship

Jaden Nelson of Buena Vista has been awarded a Fellowship worth $8,500 by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Nelson is one of 62 recipients nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday

Honest Labor At Boxerwood Friday 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown

The Hall family reunion was held Sunday, July 16, at the Palmer Community Center. Sixty descendants of William Merset and Sadie Belle Deacon Hall registered at the annual family gathering and covered-dish picnic. In addition to local residents, Virginia family members came from Front Royal, Glen Allen, Goshen, Herndon, Lexington, Natural Bridge Station, Salem, and White Post. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

Beau Leech and Sarah Edwards were married at Oxford Church on Saturday afternoon, July 22. After the ceremony they traveled to their reception in a big shiny John Deere tractor. Congratulations and best wishes to Beau and Sarah. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Our condolences are extended to the Watkins, Putbrese and Miller families, remembering Adam Watkins, Keith Putbrese, and Thomas Miller. Our prayers are with you all. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Thanks to Pam Claterbaugh for bringing the morning message this past Sunday at High Bridge Presbyterian Church. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

In The City Of Lights

In The City Of Lights

David and Julie Goodrich of Rockbridge Baths recently visited the renovated Samaritaine department store in Paris, France. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

VBS Calendar 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

A New Calling

Casper Promoted To VMI Chaplain 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

No Rain On This Parade

No Rain On This Parade

The South River District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s 69th carnival took place last week. The annual parade was held Friday on the main drag in Fairfield. Antique vehicles were a plenty in the parade, including the car that was once driven by Thomas Bare (top left), the patriarch of a family of famous local race car drivers, and (top right) a classic 1965 Ford Mustang. BELOW LEFT, a young parade spectator collects candy in the median strip. BELOW MIDDLE, there were many tractors in the parade, including this John Deere model. BELOW RIGHT, two girls smile as they coast down the route in a go-kart. (Joann Ware photos) 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Thursday, July 27 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Artists In Cahoots Features Lloyd-Davis Paintings

Artists In Cahoots Features Lloyd-Davis Paintings

Artists in Cahoots will feature the meditative, sumi-e brush paintings of former gallery member Virginia Lloyd-Davis as she demonstrates her painting technique on Friday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Beach Music Festival This Weekend

Beach Music Festival This Weekend

A very special silver anniversary is taking place this Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, at Glen Maury Park – the 25th Bank of Botetourt Beach Music Festival. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Ollie

Ollie is a beautiful white and black shorthair. He is very sweet and is approximately 3 1/2 months old. Visit this cute little guy at the Rockbridge SPCA. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Last Night At The Carnival

Last Night At The Carnival

The South River District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department’s 69th annual carnival took place on the carnival grounds in Fairfield last week. On Saturday night, Dorsey Hostetter and the Tri Country Band performed (top left). This year there were no midway rides, but children could play in several inflatable bounce houses (top right). Games of skill were popular at the carnival, including the goldfish bowl toss (at far left). Food was available each night, including the company’s barbecue chicken. In the picture at immediate right, two patrons await their food order. (Joann Ware photos) 07/26/2023 12:00 AM

Renovations Underway At Grand’s Building

Renovations Underway At Grand’s Building

Some interior renovations have begun in the building that used to house Grand’s Home Furnishings at the corner of Washington and Main streets. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Open House

Shenandoah Valley Health & Rebab Center in Buena Vista held an open house last week that included music, a petting zoo and information about Medicare and Medicaid. Among the scenes were (clockwise from top left) Marc Baskind performing; Hunter Lilly petting a rabbit; Aspen McDaniel checking out the chickens; 2-year-old Raymond Higgins petting a baby goat; and Viola Blume walking through the petting zoo. (Donna Shields, April Mikels and Claudia Schwab photos) 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Looney Enters U.S. Naval Academy

Looney Enters U.S. Naval Academy

Seamus Looney, a 2022 graduate of Rockbridge County High School, was inducted into the Naval Academy class of 2027 on June 29, marking the beginning of six weeks of basic midshipman training during “Plebe Summer.” 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Basuchoudhary Awarded STAR Scholarship

Basuchoudhary Awarded STAR Scholarship

Saara Basuchoudhary, who recently graduated from Rockbridge County High School, was the recipient of a $2,500 STAR Scholarship 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Thanks to Linda Trumbo, guest speaker for this past Sunday, July 16, at High Bridge Presbyterian Church. Several visitors were present at church ‒ one from Ohio, and several from Linda’s church in Covington. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

Asbury Marks Anniversary

Asbury Marks Anniversary

Asbury United Methodist Church in Brownsburg will celebrate its 154th anniversary this Sunday, July 23, at a 3:30 p.m. service. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

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