What's Happening in Nelson

January 1
Hair of the Dog Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery. Join us for a special New Year’s brunch from 11AM to 3PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

January 1
Bloody Mary Bowls at The Blue Toad !. Come watch all the College Bowl Games and enjoy our Signature Bloody Mary’s out of a bowl with a friend! 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992.

January 1
Morning After 11:30 AM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Put 2011 in the garage and welcome 2012 in the front door! We’ll have plenty of fresh beer on tap and our ever popular Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary’s ready to serve.  We’ll pour the vodka and you personalize it with choice of mixes, spices, and garnishes. Tantalizing Brunch or Lunch dishes for this new day -  Backbone Benedict, Pulled Pork Huevos, and Fried Oysters. Mega football on the tube with festival music in the pub!  Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 1
Gary Randal at 12 Noon and Bryan Elijah Smith (solo) at 6PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 1
New Year’s Day Brunch at Delfosse vineyards and Winery 1PM. Reservations required. Fee. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com

January 6
The Willie DE Trio  8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 6 and 7
Mercy Creek, aggressive folk rock, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

January 7
Ashley McMillen Band 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 7
Rockfish Valley Community Center  Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

January 8
Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by Mercy Sakes Alive 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

January 8
Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 13
Open Mic Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 13
Bryan Elijah Smith and The Wild Hearts 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 13 through 16
Martin Luther King Weekend Celebration at Wintergreen Resort
January 13
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Southern Company
January 14
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 9 am-3 pm Freestyle Demo Days Meet us at the top of Acorn and check the newest equipment, 10 am-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball at Shamokin Ice, 11 am-3 pm NSAA Safety Week Recite the Skiers Responsibility Code and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Find us in the Skyline Rental Shop., 3 pm Hot Chocolate Tasting at Shamokin Ice, 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Southern Company
January 15
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 9 am-3 pm Freestyle Demo Days Meet us at the top of Acorn and check the newest equipment, 9 am -5 pm Mixing Up the Tunes Music outside the Skyline Pavilion, 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice, 11 am-3 pm NSAA Safety Week Recite the Skiers Responsibility Code and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Find us in the Skyline Rental Shop., 6 pm Night Rail Jam Riders meet in the Terrain Park 6:30 pm Night Rail Jam Competition Starts! Sponsored by our friends from Subaru
January 16
9 am USSA/SARA J1-6 GS (Men’s) Race at the top of Acorn, 9 am – 9 pm Skiing and Snowboarding, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 2-10 PM Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 9 am – 5:30 pm Mixing up the Tunes Slopeside outside of the Skyline Pavilion, 10:30 am Ice Bowling Tournament at Shamokin Ice
Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958 434-325-2200  www.wintergreenresort.com

January 13,14,15,20,21,27,28
Smores, Smores at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. We’re roasting marshmallows at our outdoor fireplace and making gooey Smores! It’s a fun and delicious dessert just for kids. Smore kits are available for purchase from your server or bartender. Our smores attendant will help and supervise. 5 to 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 14
HoboJac 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 14
Blue Line Highway 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 14
Wintergreen Winery -462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA 22958 - Wine Tasting Event includes a guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafted wines.  Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass.  Reservations are necessary for this popular evening event.  6:00 PM – 8:30 PM -434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com

January 14, 2012
Hamner Theater Nightclub Series presents Mississippi Conjure, North Mississippi Hill Country music in the Valley!  Music 7:30PM, Doors 7:00PM. Fee.  Reservations requested, 434.361.1999. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com

January 15
Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 15
Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by the Jan Smith Trio 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

January 15
French Crepe Day 1PM at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required.

January 17
Get ready TRIVIA fans! Starting Tuesday, January 17th, Wild Wolf Brewing Company will be hosting a weekly trivia game in the evening.  Start forming your teams- more details to come!

January 20-22
Subaru Master the Mountain &Wounded Warriors Weekend at Wintergreen Resort.Join us for a family-fun filled weekend. Our friends from Subaru will be on the mountain providing all kinds of unique activities.We also salute our Military personnel! Active military, veterans and their families are eligible for discounted lift tickets and lodging this weekend. Please help us pay tribute to our Wounded Warriors as they will be participating in the Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Wounded Warriors event.www.wintergreenresort.com  Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen,VA, 22958  434-325-2200.
January 20
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-2 pm Women’s Ski & Ride Seminar The first of four Fridays clinics just for women.Sign up for one or all four. 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Maybe Tomorrow, rocking party band
January 21
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5 pm Subaru Master the Mountain Meet us in the Subaru Tent. 9 am-5:30 pm XM Great music and tunes on the Blue Ridge Terrace. 9 am-3 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 10 am-5 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball at Shamokin Ice. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Maybe Tomorrow, rocking party band.
January 22
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5 pm Subaru Master the Mountain Meet us in the Subaru Tent. 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice.

January 20 and 21
Antigone Now and Mystery-in-the-Round at The Hamner Theater. Antigone Now by Melissa Cooper, a contemporary take on an age-old tragic tale; Mystery-in-the-Round by Kay Bethea, Professor of Music and Theater at PVCC. And a special appearance by Hamner Improv Troupe to make nonsense of the proceedings. A guest production from the Piedmont Virginia Community College Players, directed by Kay Bethea. 7:30PM. Admission by donation. Reservations suggested. 434-361-1999.  190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton,VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com

January 20 and 21
Maybe Tomorrow, rockin party band, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

January 21
William Walter Damn Fine Trio 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 21
Tara Mills with Strings Attached and Sally Rose 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 22
Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 22
Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music TBA  2:30Pm to 5PM . Join us 1PM for the AFC/NFC Division Championship on our 8′ screen. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

January 22
Food and Wine Paring 1PM at Delfosse Winery and Vineyards,500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com  Fee. Reservations required.

January 24
Rare Beer Dinner at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 6PM. Fee. Reserve by calling 434-361-1001 or email Chris Trotter at manager@dbbrewingcompany.com . Crossroads of Route 151 and  Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, Va, 22967. www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 26
Jacob Allen 7 PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 27
David Hill 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 27
Poetry and Fiction Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 . 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 27 through 29
Family Fun Festival at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen,VA, 22958. 434-325-2200 www.wintergreenresort.com
January 27
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-2 pm Women’s Ski & Ride Seminar The second of four Fridays clinics just for women. Sign up for one or all four. 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge-Mercy Creek.
January 28
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5:30 pm XM Great musicon the Blue Ridge Terrace. 9 am USASA Slopestyle Visit usasa.org for more information. 9 am-3 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available.
10 am-5 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball at Shamokin Ice. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge-Mercy Creek.
January 29
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5:30 pm XM Great music on the Blue Ridge Terrace. 10-11 am Double Cross Registration Head to Freestyle in the Mountain Inn to register. 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 10 am-5 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice. 11:30 am Double Cross Practice Runs Meet in the Terrain Park. 12 pm Double Cross Riders Meeting Meet at the top of the course in the Terrain Park. 12:30 pm Freestyle Double Cross Event Start. The Awards Ceremony will follow the conclusion of the event.2-5 pm Winter Carnival Join us at Discovery Ridge for face painting, games and activities for the whole family.

January 28
Medieval Games Day at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery 11AM to 5PM. A demonstration of board games and card games popular in the Dark Ages, Middle Ages, and Renaissance. Come join us and play games like: Primero- a card game favored in the royal court of Queen Elizabeth I and the predecessor to modern poker. Hnefatafl- the Viking version of chess played in Northern Europe, the British Isles and Iceland.  Back-Gammon- The classic dice and checker game that dates back more than five thousand years. Sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism, a worldwide, non-profit educational organization dedicated to recreating the lifestyles of pre-17th Century Europe. 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-1266  www.hilltopberrywine.com.

January 28
2011  Songwriters Contest Winners: After Jack 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

January 28
Blue Line Highway 7:30PM at The Hamner Theater. Fee, reservations requested. Food and drink available. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com

January 29
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Music by Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

January 29
Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by Tara Mills 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

January 30
Sally Rose at Wild Wolf Brewing Company 7 to 10PM. Enjoy an evening at the bar listening to Sally Rose. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com