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Arts & Entertainment

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

Saving Farmland, Enhancing Forests

Saving Farmland, Enhancing Forests

Speakers Tackle Varied Issues At Environment Virginia Symposium 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Celebrating Passover

Celebrating Passover

Children from the community and Washington and Lee University students gather with Chuck Rutberg (center) and Maggie Shapiro Haskett (second from left), former sirector of Jewish Life at W&L, to sing the traditional four questions during W&L’s Passover Seder last Wednesday. The Seder was held under a tent in front of the Richard L. Duchossois Athletic and Recreation Center. This year, Passover, which lasts a little over a week, began at sundown last Wednesday and will end on Thursday. (Claudia Schwab photo) 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Easter In Collierstown

Easter In Collierstown

Over 100 children, volunteers and parents participated in the Effinger community Easter egg hunt Saturday in the field across from the Effinger firehouse. The Effinger Ruritan Club arranged for a visit by the Easter Bunny and an opportunity for photos to be taken, and games and treats were provided by the congregations of the Collierstown Presbyterian, Collierstown United Methodist, Mt. Horeb United Methodist, Oxford Presbyterian, and Union View Advent Christian churches. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

‘Dear Nannie’ Play Recalls Another Side Of Figgat

‘Dear Nannie’ Play Recalls Another Side Of Figgat

In these parts, the elusive Charles M. Figgat is variously recalled as a Confederate veteran, as a fundraiser for both the recumbent statue of Robert E. Lee for Lee Chapel and cemetery monument to Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, as a wellrespected cashier at the Bank of Lexington … and as the man who bolted town on Valentine’s Day 1895, carrying two small handbags and over $150,000 of local cash stolen from that bank, on a train bound for Cincinnati, then points unknown beyond. He was never to be located by authorities until his death in Lockett, Colorado, in 1899, where he’d gone by the name “Charles Miles.” At his death, he left only a prayerbook inscribed with that alias, and just $28 dollars left to defray funeral expenses. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Easter At Glen Maury

Easter At Glen Maury

It was a chilly day for an Easter egg hunt this past Saturday at Glen Maury Park. Even so, there was a good turnout for the event. The hunt began at the stroke of noon and all the eggs were gathered within minutes. As in past years, young egg hunters were invited to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny or get their faces painted. Two newborn goats were on hand for photo ops or just to cuddle. (JoannWare photos) 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Devan Day Honors Late Artist, Writer

Devan Day Honors Late Artist, Writer

April 22 Event To Benefit Boxerwood 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Central Teams In State DI Tourney

Central Teams In State DI Tourney

Two teams from Central Elementary School competed in the Virginia State Affiliate Destination Imagination Tournament in Mechanicsville last month. ABOVE, the DI Magic team competed in the Fine Arts Challenge, Flip the Script, and placed ninth. Team members included (from left) Kaylee McKemy, Lilly Roeder, Audrey Ivins, Adalynn Alexander and Brantley Owens, along with coach Michelle Hughes. BELOW, the Central Elementary team DeInsteins competed in the Engineering Challenge, Thrill Ride, and placed 10th. Team members included (front row, from left) Cordelia Clark, Josie Wilhelm, Henry Fallen, (back row) Delaynie Chaffin, Rachel Feldman, Jorgia Hostetter and Tommy Dixon. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Crochet Program Starting

Crochet Program Starting

Rockbridge Regional Library will offer a monthly program in Lexington for crochet enthusiasts on the third Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Piovano Room. The next meeting will take place on April 20. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

All Ages Prom Planned In Baths April 29

All Ages Prom Planned In Baths April 29

Folks of all ages are invited to step back in time and make plans to attend an all-ages prom, to be held Saturday, April 29, at 6 p.m., at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, April 12 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Summer Camp Information Sought Again

Summer Camp Information Sought Again

Is your organization offering a summer camp this year? 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Slow Down And Enjoy Art

Slow Down And Enjoy Art

Art Movement Event Saturday At W&L 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Eggs And Hugs

Eggs And Hugs 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Coulling To Lead Spring Walk At Brushy Hills

Coulling To Lead Spring Walk At Brushy Hills

“The Forest in Springtime” is the theme of a guided walk in Brushy Hills Preserve on Saturday, April 15, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting about two hours. Anyone interested in how spring changes unfold in the woods is welcome to register for the event. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

From Famed Gardens To Secret Doors

From Famed Gardens To Secret Doors

Historic Garden Week Tour Features Lexington Sites 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Eggstravaganza

The Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church sponsored its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday in the field behind Food Lion. Among the activities were pony rides provided by Deb Sensabaugh, face painting, animal petting courtesy of John Campbell, prizes and “train” rides. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Human Longevity Topic For MSCC Zoom Lectures

Human Longevity Topic For MSCC Zoom Lectures

Two lectures concerning human longevity, part of a Distinguished Lecturer Series hosted by the Jackson River Governor’s School at Mountain Gateway Community College, will be presented via a Zoom meeting on Thursday, April 13. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Bland To Succeed Schaff At VPAS

Bland To Succeed Schaff At VPAS

The board of directors of Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) has appointed Beth Bland to succeed Jer i Schaff as the organization’s executive director. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

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Evelyn Ayres 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

Easter Weekend Sliding

Easter Weekend Sliding

Local residents enjoy the inflatable slide set up for the annual Easter egg hunt at Glen Maury Park on Saturday. (Joann Ware photo) 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

In Florida

Mindy Laubscher, a third grade teacher at Waddell, enjoys dinner in Fort Pierce, Fla., recently with sons Parker and Preston. And they brought along a copy of their News-Gazette for our ongoing Vacation With The News-Gazette photo project. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM

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