Arts & Entertainment

‘Brother Rat’ Returns Despite Pandemic

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

Mounting a comeback after the coronavirus pandemic made the theater go dark in 2020, the VMI Theatre rallied this spring to stage “Brother Rat,” a classic play about barracks life, April 23-25. In-person attendance was limited to members of the VMI community.

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LEXINGTON CONNECTION

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

Our April birthday wishes are going out to Dora Henderson, a former resident of Lexington who now lives in Roanoke, Mark Daughtrey, Irene Thompson and Lois Curry.

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GLASGOW

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

Two important events are happening in our area this week. On Thursday, the April 29, the Natural Bridge firehouse will be the location for a COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) clinic. It is scheduled to take place between 3 and 7 p.m. This is for anyone 18 and up. Call (540) 332-5122 for an available appointment.

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The Gardens At The Gables

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

The extensive gardens at The Gables on Jefferson Street were one of four gardens featured on this year’s Historic Garden Week tour in Lexington Saturday. Checking out some of the plantings in the gardens were (in photo above, from left) Tori Armentrout, Molly Strong and Carmela Kelly. The tour was sponsored by the Blue Ridge Garden Club. (Mary Woodson photos)

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HONOR ROLLS

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

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The Music Goes On

Published on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

‘It’s not normal to be wiping things down and emptying your spit valve into a medical pad, but at least it allows them to be in the presence of other human beings and do this thing that is inherently human.’ - Music Department head Greg Parker

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Entries Sought For Congressional Art Show

Published on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 10:30am

Congressman Ben Cline has announced his office’s participation in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition.

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Spring Cleaning

Published on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00am

Jerry Coleman, part owner of Victorian Parlour and Shenandoah Attic, cleans the windows of his Main Street business Tuesday as he gets ready for the spring downtown Lexington sidewalk sale this weekend. (Claudia Schwab photo)