April 2012
April
Oak Ridge Estate House Tours Open to the Public Tuesday through Thursday each week with the first tour of the day starting at 10 a.m. and will continue to offer them every hour on the hour with the last tour of the day beginning at 3 p.m. Advance notice for large groups appreciated. Please call (434) 263 – 8676 for further details. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington,VA, 22922. http://www.oakridgeestate.com/pages/visitorinfo.htm
April 1
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! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 1
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. Live music by Ragged Mountain String Band 2:30PM to 5PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
April 2
Live music with Melissa Hansen 7PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 4
High Country Bluegrass Jam 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company.High Country musicians will be in the pub area ready to jam with you! Grab your instrument and jump in to play along! Even if you don’t play music, this jam will be fun to listen to with a pint of beer in hand! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 5
Live Music with Eli Cook 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 6
Gene And Gayla Mills 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 6-8
Bring the family to Wintergreen Resort during Easter for our annual egg-stravganza!Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen,VA, 22958 434-325-2200.
April 6
6-10 pm Kid’s Night Out Join us for an evening of activities, dinner and fun for ages 6-up.Dinner will consist of pizza, chips, veggies and drinks. Dessert is everyone’s favorite,S’mores! Fee. Reservations required. . 6 pm Bunny Napkin Folding Class Join us for a quick how-to tutorial and then put your knowledge to work making these festive napkins for your Easter dinner table. Sets of 4 napkins Fee. Reservations required. 6-9 pm Register for the Bunny Hop 5K at Discovery Ridge Adventure Center
April 7
7:30-8 am Register for the Bunny Hop 5K at Devils Knob Golf Snack Shop Area. 8 am Bunny Hop 5K Come early and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate for all participants. 9 am Bunny Hop 5K Start. 10 am Bunny Hop 5K Awards Ceremony at the Devils Knob Snack Shop Area. 1-4 pm EASTER EGG-STRAVGANZA (The Lookout and Patio) Join the egg-citing fun for the whole family with egg decorating, Easter cookie decorating, bonnet or top hat making, paint your own birdhouse, pot your own potato, Easter bucket, and bunny ears crafts. Fee.includes egg decorating, cookie decorating plus 2 crafts. 4 pm Peep Roast at the Discovery Ridge Adventure Center (DRAC) Fire Pit This is a must do” and Wintergreen’s newest tradition! ALL Day at The DRAC Come and check out our jar full of jellybeans. Take a shot at guessing how many jellybeans are inside the jar. If you’re right or the closest you win! On Sunday morning we will announce who won during the prize give –a- ways for the egg hunt. All Day – Haiku Contest Write your own spring or Easter themed haiku; three of the haikus will be chosen to be read on Easter Sunday prior to the prize give away for the Egg Hunt. The chosen winners must be available to read their Haiku’s on Sunday during the event. Haikus must be turned into the Discovery Ridge Adventure Center by 4 pm on Saturday, April 7 to be considered.
April 8
9 am Sunday Easter Worship Service (Ballroom) Robert Mansfield will lead worship Easter Bonnet Parade Immediately following the worship service (about 9:50 am) Come wear your newly made bonnet or top hat and join in our parade. Show off your bonnet or top hat and be judged on the finished product. The parade route will be around the Blue Ridge Terrace and through the Mountain Inn. Prizes to be awarded for Most Creative and Most Unusual Easter Bonnet or Top Hat. Egg Hunt (Blue Ridge Terrace) Following the fun-filled Easter Bonnet and Top Hat Parade will be the Easter Egg Hunt! Your quest is to search for egg full of fun! Prizes for golden eggs, the Guess the Jelly Bean Count and Haiku contest will be awarded on the BRT immediately following the conclusion of the Egg Hunt. Start times for the Easter Egg Hunt: Children 5 and Under 10:15 am Inside the Mountain Inn.Children Ages 6 -8 10:15 am on the Blue Ridge Terrace. Children 8 and Older 10:17 am on the Blue Ridge Terrace. Join us in The Copper Mine Bistro for an egg-stravagant Easter Sunday. Brunch Buffet. Call 434-325-8090 to reserve your table
April 7
Eli Cook 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 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
April 7
Bud Break Vineyard Tour at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery. 12 Noon, 2PM, and 4PM. Join us at the winery for a tour of the vineyard led by our vineyard manager, Grayson Poats. After the tour, enjoy a classic tasting and keep your glass as a souvenir! We will have cheese plates available if you would like to hang out in our tasting room or outdoor plaza area. Fee. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee.
April 8
Easter Sunday Winemaker’s Brunch at Veritas Vineyard and Winery 12 Noon. Please join us for a four-course, wine-paired brunch in Saddleback Hall.Fee. Reservations required. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com
April 8
Easter Brunch at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations required.
April 8
Blue Mountain Brewery Easter Brunch 11AM to 3PM. Regular hours 11AM to 9PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
April 8
High Country Bluegrass Jam 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company.High Country musicians will be in the pub area ready to jam with you! Grab your instrument and jump in to play along! Even if you don’t play music, this jam will be fun to listen to with a pint of beer in hand! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 9
Live music with Mercutio 7 PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 11
Live music with Travis Elliot and Tucker Rogers 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 12
Transplanting and Dividing Perennials and Bulbs workshop with Susan B. Viemeister at Pharsalia 10AM to 1:30PM.Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities and bring your favorite clippers and gloves. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
April 13
Open Mic Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 14
Rockfish Valley Star Watch 8PM. The Rockfish Valley Foundation and the Charlottesville Astronomical Society will host an evening of astronomical observing at the field behind Spruce Creek Gallery and Park on Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. Visitors may bring their own telescopes or look through those brought by CAS. In case of rain or extremely cloudy weather, the event will be postponed until the following evening at the same location. Rockfish Valley Foundation 434-361-1296 or 434-226-0446 www.rockfishvalley.org
April 14
Central Virginia Blue Society 7PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 14
Piney River Mini Triathlon at VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail, Piney River, VA from 9:30 AM – 2 PM. Fee includes T-Shirt and Awards. Join in for fitness, athletic competition, or just for fun. Run, paddle and bike. Mountain or comfort bikes recommended. Solo or team of 2-4 people. Sponsored by the Nelson County Parks and Recreation. 434-263-7130 www.nelsoncountyva.org
April 15
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. Live music by Jan Smith Trio 2:30PM to 5PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
April 15
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! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 15
Fourth Annual Rockfish Valley Kite Flying Festival 11AM to 3PM across from Spruce Creek Park off Glenthorne Loop (Route 627). Bold Rock Cidery Field beside Elk Hill Baptist Church. Kite demonstrations and competitions. Childrens activites. Bring a picnic for a family fun day. www.rockfishvalley.org 434-361-1296
April 16
Live music with Jim Wray 6:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 18
Herbs for Use and Delight workshop with Don Haynie at Pharsalia 10AM – 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Rain or shine. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
April 18
Live music with Virago w/ Special guest 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 20
Poetry and Fiction night featuring Lynn Martin and the sons of Orpheus 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 20,21,22
Fleetwood Community Center Trail Ride – 1357 Crabtree Falls Highway Roseland, VA 22967 – Fee includes camping and 5 meals, along with the trail ride. Horseback ride in the mountains of central Virginia and enjoy scenic views, varied terrain, good food, and camping on level field. Pre-registration is required. 434-277-5814 or bossmare@ceva.net
April 21
Blue Ridge Oyster Festival at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 1PM to 7PM. Presented by Cerberus Productions and Devils Backbone Brewing Company in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Spend the day in beautiful Nelson County enjoying fresh steamed and raw oysters, local craft beer. Children 12 and under free. 434-361-1001. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland,VA, 22958 www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 21
Front Street 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 21
Dahlias! workshop with Don Dramstad at Pharsalia 10AM to 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
April 21
First Plant Sale of the Season at Saunders Brothers Orchard 8AM to 12Noon. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
April 21
Casablanca-where Rick’s Cafe awaits you in Wintergreen Resort 6:30PM at the Skyline Pavilion. Wintergreen Performing Arts Annual Fundraising Gala will embrace romance and travel back in time to Morocco in the 1940′s with Bogart and Bergman featuring dinner, dancing, entertainment and live and silent auctions. Fee. Phone 434-325-8292 or email: info@.wintergreenperformingarts.org . Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen VA, 22958
April 22
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. Live music by Jeff V Bluegrass 2:30PM to 5PM. Earth Day Growler Sale. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
April 22
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! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 23
Live music with Josh Mayo Duo 6:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 25
Live music with Jason Ring 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
April 27
2011 Songwriters Contest Winners: After Jack 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 28
Blue Line Highway 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 28
Wintergreen Winery’s 19th Anniversary Celebration at Wintergreen Winery 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958. Toast the winery’s 19th anniversary with wine, live music, riverside picnics and fun for all! Family-friendly scenic setting. Light picnic fare available – rain or shine; Fee includes wine glass, tasting and live music. 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com
April 29
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. Live music by Tara Mills 2:30PM to 5PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
April 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! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
April 29
French Crepe Day at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required but we would prefer to know if you plan to attend.
April 29
Phillip Kerl Benefit featuring musical performaces by Sally Rose and Chamomile and Whiskey and a theater performance by Phillip Kerl at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
April 29
Mountain Cove Music Festival 10AM. Live music at Mountain Cove Vineyards. Tentative schedule:10AM The All New Acorn Sisters, 10:30AM Aaron Evans, 11:45AM Eli Cook, 1PM Max Collins, 2:15PM Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun, 3:30PM Jim Waive, 5PM Larry Keel. Line up subject to change. Wine tastings, wine by the glass or bottle and food available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blanket. Rain or Shine. Advance tickets sold at Mountain Cove Vineyards, Plan 9 in Charlottesville, and Sidetracks Music in Charlottesville. Tickets also sold at the gate. 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston 22949, off Hwy 29 to Rt. 718 to Rt. 651 434-263-5392
April 30
Live music with Chris Amsler 6:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com