Arts & Entertainment

Patriotic Cycling

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Fourth of July children’s bike parade returned to the streets of downtown Lexington on Saturday after last year’s pandemic hiatus, drawing an estimated 500-plus children and over 250 adults. The event is sponsored by Main Street Lexington. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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La Leche League Meeting Tuesday

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

Perfecting the art of breastfeeding will be the topic for the next La Leche League meeting on Tuesday, July 13, at 10 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church at 40 Village Way north of Lexington.

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Sauder, Datz In The Garden

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

On stage at Boxerwood this Friday, July 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. are longtime and versatile musical compadres Lee Sauder on blues harp and Burr Datz on guitar, performing in a variety of musical genres. Their concert is the third in the lineup of Music in the Garden concerts. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 for nonmembers. Children (under age 18) and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. The gate opens at 6 p.m. for picnics and socializing. Tacos will be available from a food truck. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

Thursday, July 8

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On The Trail

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

Area residents and visitors headed into northern Rockbridge County last weekend for the North Rockbridge Americana Trail event, visiting various shops, vineyards, farms and museums. These scenes were taken in Fairfield Saturday, where a food truck had set up, 3 Seasons Antiques was ready for customers, and the farmers market offered goods. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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‘Shrew’ Coming To Bowl July 31

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

Lime Kiln Theater welcomes the return of the Traveling Players Ensemble, which will perform their spin and adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” on Saturday, July 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30.

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Arctic Expedition Leads To Paris Exhibition

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Paris, France gallery, Espace des Femmes, is currently showing the exhibition “Women Artists in the Arctic.”

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Travel Writer Rooted In Rockbridge

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

London-based travel writer, author and editor Mary Moore Mason, who has Rockbridge County roots dating back to 1735 and a second home in Lexington, was in town last month to promote her new book of travel and lifestyle anecdotes including accounts of her experiences in the Lexington area.

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Miller’s House Museum Reopening

Published on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00am

After being closed for over 19 months, most of those during the pandemic, the Miller’s House Museum at Jordans Point is reopening this Saturday, July 10.