Arts & Entertainment

United Way Plans ‘Jump On Board’ Event Tuesday

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am

United Way is sponsoring this year’s Jump On Board event at Devils Backbone on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will give the opportunity for attendees to familiarize themselves with roughly 15 local nonprofits who will have tables set up at the venue. The event will offer free food and door prizes, courtesy of Devils Backbone.

For Students, By Students

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am
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In-house Food Pantry, Clothes Closet Enters First Full Year At Rockbridge County High School

VMI Conference To Explore ‘Principled Dissent’

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Nassar Accuser Among Speakers

Rockbridge Chorus Begins Rehearsals

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Chorus, William McCorkle, director, will begin rehearsals for its 2022-2023 season on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Lexington Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals will continue on Monday evenings at 7:30 at Lexington Presbyterian.

Making Mountain Music

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am
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The Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival returned to Glen Maury Park last Friday and Saturday for a weekend full of concerts, mini-concerts, pickin’ in the campgrounds and workshops. These scenes were taken on Friday of some of the campground music and a clogging workshop led by Sherie Sheppard. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Sept. 11 Observance

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am
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Although most of the firefighters were out on calls Sunday morning, the Lexington Fire Department proceeded with its annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony, marking the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Filling in as the speaker for this year’s event, while the scheduled speaker was out on a call, was Chief Ty Dickerson (at center). Dakota Birdsong (at right) provided bagpipe music. The fire department is hosting another 9/11 event today, Wednesday, when the Ground Zero Flag Team stops for a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Valley Arnolds

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 karyn.gardner1985@gmail.com

Collierstown

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Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

Tasting Beer & Wine In The Rain

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Despite the rainy weather Saturday, about 800 people turned out for the 28th annual Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival at Lime Kiln Theater. The event is sponsored by the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce. (all photos by Claudia Schwab)

PM Nets First Win

Published on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 12:00am
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Facing some of the top teams in the state, the Blues went 0-4 in a tournament at Auburn on Saturday.

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