Arts & Entertainment

LHS Class Of 1968

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Lexington High School class of 1968 held its 55th reunion at McKethan Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Those attending included (first row, from left) Judy Hughes Davis, Dwight Myers, Sara Dunn Vasura, Gloria Hall Miller, Deb Harrison Jarrett, Winnie Barrett Walsh, Tucker Huger McQueen, Sara Deaver O’Hare, Debbie Batty Rickman, Mary Susan Dobyns, Gloria Armstrong O’Donnell, Anne Becht Kavanaugh, Dana Clark Rhodenizer, (second row) Melvin Silvea, Marshall Moore, Jim McDonnough, Lee Harrison, Richard Drumm, Coray Swisher, Larry Nuckols, Chuck Barger, Molly Gilliam McCluer, Margaret Gentry Clegg, Liz Lindsey, (third row) Joe Zollman, Leo Holland, Phil Clayton, Bucky Joyce, Bob Patrick, George Berry and David Beebe.

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Soggy But Fun Festival

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

The forecast was gloomy for the annual Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival at Lime Kiln Theater Saturday, but that did not keep people away. Showers made the big tent a popular place to gather, but those who came prepared for the rain enjoyed the music of Little Marvin and the Martians in the Bowl Theater. The four local wineries were present at the event, as well as vineyards like Fincastle’s Virginia Mountain Vineyard. Food trucks supplied hungry festival attendees a variety of options including barbecue and wood-fired pizza. The event is organized each year by the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce. (Joann Ware photos)

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Murat

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Evelyn Ayres

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Arnolds Valley

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Karyn Gardner, (540) 2282176, (540) 655-3646 karyn.gardner1985@gmail.com

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At Remembrance Ceremony

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Lexington Fire Department held its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony Monday morning on the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Capt. Eli B.D. Facemire, associate chaplain at Virginia Military Institute, served as the guest speaker and cadet Dakota Birdsong provided bagpipe music for the service, which was led by Lt. Larry Clemmer of the LFD. Pictured are Birdsong, Clemmer, Chief Ty Dickerson, Facemire, FF/EMT Justin Jarvis, Deputy Chief Trent Roberts, Officer Nathan Kesterson of the Lexington Police Department, FF/EMT Matt Spencer, FF/Medic Richie Smith and EMT Alexux Ratcliffe.

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Quilters Display Their Skills At Fair

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Eighteen quilters participated in the Quilts in the Country 2023 quilt show, which is the formal quilt show of the Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo in Glasgow.

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Marshall Foundation Uncovers WWII Scandal in Lecture

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host U.S. Army strategist Tom Arnold for a lecture about a public relations scandal of World War II at its building in Lexington on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow the lecture.

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W&L Presents Organ Recital By McCorkle

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

The Washington and Lee University Department of Music will launch its 2023-2024 season of concerts with a faculty recital by organist William McCorkle, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Lexington Presbyterian Church.

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Catapalooza Returns This Week

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Cats Unlimited’s 18th annual Catapalooza fundraising yard sale is being held this Friday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sam Houston Ruritan Auction Barn, 1260 Valley Pike Road.

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Mountain MusicAt The Park

Published on Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00am

Talented musicians from near and far gathered for the annual Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival at Glen Maury Park last weekend. Among the scenes were camping sites filled with music (as seen in the photos above and left) and a bass workshop by Mark Bealle (below.) (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)