February 2012

February
In Celebration of Black History Month various activities are scheduled throughout the month of February. Check local churchs for further information. www.nelsonheritagecenter.com/nelsonaachuches.html   Nelson Heritage Center,1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 434-263-4649 www.nelsonheritagecenter.com

February 1
Jason Ring 7:30 PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 1
High Country Bluegrass Jam 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company.High Country musicians from the Infamous Stringdusters 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

February 3
James River Cutups 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 3 and 4
Maybe Tomorrow, rockin party band, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 4
Our 1000th Show! With Trees on Fire, Chamomile and Whiskey, and Bobby St Ours 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 4, 2012
Rockfish Valley Community Center Community Market 9AM to 1PM. 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.

February 4
Gathering of the Central Virginia Blues Society at The Hamner Theater 7:30PM. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com

February 4
Willits Bowditch 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

February 5
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! Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 5
Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery 11AM.Live music by The Design 2:30PM to 5PM. At 6:30PM Join us for Blue Mountain Brewery Brews, Wings, and Super Bowl XLVI on our 8′ screen! 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 6
Downbeat Project Acoustic Duo 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 8
Travis Elliot 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 10
Open Mic Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 10 and 11
Southern Company, rock, blues, classics, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 11
Molimo 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 11
Valentine’s Day Winemaker’s Dinner at Veritas Vineyard and Winery 7PM to 11PM. Treat your loved one to a five-course, wine-paired dinner in Saddleback Hall. Music and dancing to follow! Fee. Reservations required. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com

February 11
Wintergreen Winery’s Wine and Chocolate Pairing at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery  462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958.  A vintner’s selection of Wintergreen wines paired with chocolate. Fee inclues wine and chocolate tastings and wine glass.  Reservations are suggested.  Time:TBA  434-361-2519  www.wintergreenwinery.com

February 11
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner 6PM at DelFosse Winery and Vineyards, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com  Fee.  Reservations required.

February 11
The Moonrats 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

February 11,12,13,14
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery, 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920
Valentine’s Day at Cardinal Point – artisan chocolates made with our wines available for sample and sale; free tastings during the Valentine celebration (2/11-2/14)  Chocolates and some picnic foods and beverages are also for sale. 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com

February 12
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! Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 13
Matthew Wilner 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 5PM. Special Valentine’s Day a la carte menu additions will include Sea Scallops, Surf and Turf, and Chocolate Praline Tore with a Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 14
Valentine’s Day at Blue Mountain Brewery. Heart-shaped pizzas. Live music by Ragged Mountain String Band from 5PM to 9PM. Special Tastings. Blue Mountain fried wings special priced with homemade blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery included. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 14
He Said Beer, She Said Wine Valentines Day Dinner at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Four course Beer or Wine paired dinner 5PM to 10PM. Fee. Reservations accepted but not required. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 14
Valentine’s Day at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Extended hours 6PM to 9PM. Reservations not required. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love–whether it be with your partner or a group of your very best friends. Our tasting room will be open late and we’ll be selling our wines by the bottle or glass and offering a tempting tapas menu available for purchase. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com

February 15
Eli Cook 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 16
Rockfish Valley Elementary School Dine Out at Blue Mountain Brewery 5PM. Join us for dinner to support Rockfish Elementary School! 20% of all food sales from 5PM to 8PM will be donated to the school.9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com

February 17
Bigfoot Country 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 17 and 18
William Walter, high energy folk, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen,VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 18
Coldshot Blues Band 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 19
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!  Live music by Gary Randal 12 Noon. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 20
Koda Kerle and Marie Bergman of Camomile and Whiskey 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 21
Devils Backbone Brewing Company kicks off their Fat Tuesday celebration at 5:00 p.m. Featuring Adrian Duke’s  New Orleans Funk & Jazz at 8:30 pm –  You’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street!  Fat Tuesday eatin’ includes gumbo, fried oyster po’boys and a Beer Garden Fish Shack, plus free Mardi Gras trinkets and decor – Over-all ragin good times!! Live music 8:30PM by Adrian Duke, New Orleans Funk-n-Jazz.Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 22
Josh Mayo 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.  No cover. Age 21 and over. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

February 22
Starting Plants from Seeds and Cuttings Workshop with Eileen Stephens at Pharsalia. 10AM to 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress warmly and bring your favorite clippers and gloves.  To register:  www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976

February 24
The Brian Patrick Band and the Judy Chops 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 25
Tray Eppes 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

February 24 and 25
Ben Phelps Project, rock, blues, jazz, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com

February 25
The Design-Live Recording Session#1 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

February 26
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! Live music 12 Noon by Gary Randal. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

February 26
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.

February 29
Leap Year Night at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Extended hours 6PM to 9PM. Reservations are not required. We don’t need an excuse to drink wine and eat scrumptious food, but when an event only happens once every 4 years we get a little excited. Join us on Leap Year Night! We’ll be offering our wines by the glass or bottle and will have a selection of tapas available for purchase. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com