What's Happening in Nelson

March 5 to March 20
The Hamner Theater presents, in repertory, two comedies: All Is Always Now by Robert Wray and Nixon’s Nixon by Russell Lees. All Is Always Now performances: March 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 PM and March 14 at 2 PM. Nixon’s Nixon performances: March 5, 11, and 13 at 7:30 PM and March 7 at 2PM.
Fee. Reservations suggested. 434-361-1999

March 6
Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wintergreen Winery. Guided presentation of cheeses of the world paired with Wintergreen’s wines.  Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Limited space for this popular after hours event. 6 pm – 8 pm Reservations necessary 434-361-2519

March 7
First Saturday Community Market at the Rockfish Valley Community Center, between Nellysford and Afton from 9:00 AM to Noon. Fresh local produce, meats, cheese, baked goods, art & crafts, live music, all after Community Pancake breakfast (8:30 to 10:30 AM). 434-361-0100

March 14
End of Winter Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery. 1 PM. Fee.  434-263-6100
www.delfossewine.com

March 20
Rites of Spring Dinner at DelFosse Vineyard and Winery. Event includes dinner and wine with music provided by Jazz pianist. Fee. 6pm – 9 pm 434-263-6100

March 20
Wintergreen Nature Foundation and Nelson County Historical Society  present Cradle for Democracy-the Jefferson Years.  7:00 pm at the Nelson County High School Auditorium. The first one (Acts I and II) focused on the treaty and debates over the purchase of Louisiana, commingled with scenes that are taking place in Nelson County. That play closed with actors in costume rising within the audience (the Senate) and debating the constitutionality of the purchase, before the Senate Chairman who was Vice President Aaron Burr. Acts III and IV will start with Jefferson showing Meriwether Lewis how to accomplish celestial navigation in the midst of the audience (Hopefully with the stars displayed in a darkened auditorium on a screen) with a latitude hook and a sextant. It will be followed by scenes of Lewis and Clark on the upper Missouri with slides of the actual locations as props. Again, scenes from local history will be interspersed with the national scene. This will include William Cabell as governor during the trial of Aaron Burr which occurred in Richmond. (Yes, he who was Vice President and Chair of the Senate in the second act, is tried for treason in the fourth act…historically correct) The second play (Acts III, IV) will end with Nelson becoming a county.  434-325-8169

March 20,21
St. Patrick’s Weekend Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Wines & Meads paired with sample of food.  Guest who wear green get a free logo glass with wine purchase. Saturday 11- 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. No Fee. 434-361-1266

March 25 and 26
The Hamner Theater. PEP presents Our American Ann Sisters. Doors open 7 PM. Show 7:30 PM. Fee. 434-361-1999.

March 27
In the Cabaret at the Hamner Theater. Musical performance by Boogie Kings. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show at 7:30 PM. Food available. Fee. 434-361-1999.

March 28
Early Spring Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery. 1 PM.  Fee. 434-263-6100
www.delfossewine.com