March 2012
March 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11
A Festival of Plays by Harold Pinter at The Hamner Theater. Landscape and Silence.Two one-act plays directed by Peter Coy and A Slight Ache directed by Boomie Pedersen. Landscape and Silence: March 2 and 3 at 7:30PM. A Slight Ache March 1 at 7:30PM, March 4 at 2PM, March 8, 9, 10 at 7:30PM and March 11 at 2PM. Fee, reservations recommended. Call 434-361-1999. Doors open for refreshments thirty minutes before the show!, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com
March 2
Bent Theatre Comedy Improv. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 2-4
Mardi Gras Weekend at Wintergreen Resort.Join us for the Mardi Gras celebration. Visit skiwas.org for additional information. on their festivities. Other highlights of the weekend include the USSA/SARA Alpine Championships, DJ Mixing it up, live entertainment, plus skiing, riding, tubing and skating. Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen,VA, 22958. 434-325-2200.
March 2
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge.
March 3
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5 pm Mardi Gras It’s Wintergreen Adaptive Sports celebration. 9 am-3 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge-S’more kits available. 9 am J3/J4 SARA Alpine Championships Top of Acorn. 9 am-5 pm DJ Mixing it Up on the Blue Ridge Terrace. 11 am-4 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
March 4
9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am J3/J4 SARA Alpine Championships Top of Acorn. 9 am-5 pm DJ Mixing it Up on the Blue Ridge Terrace. 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 11 am-4 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice
March 3
The Maplewaves-live recording! 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 3
Live music by Bennie Dodd at The Blue Toad, 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992
March 3
Wintergreen Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wintergreen Winery from 6:00 -8:30 PM at 462 Winery Lane Nellsyford, VA 22958. 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. 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com
March 3
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
March 4
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
March 5
Live music with Skip Haga 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 6 through 10
Maple Sugar Days at Wintergreen Nature Foundation. March 7 at 9AM Discover Wintergreen’s Sugarbushes. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. March 6, 8, and 9 school and scout field trips. Call to schedule your class’s trip. March 10 1PM Sugarbush Sojourn. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. All day slide show of maple history and process. March 10 8AM to 11AM pancake breakfast with real maple syrup. Fee. All events meet at The Trillium House, across Wintergreen Drive from the Wintergarden Spa. 3421 Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. For more information call 434-325-8169 or go to www.twnf.org.
March 7
Live music with Liam Gilchrist 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 7
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
March 9
Open Mic Night. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 10
Trees on Fire. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 10
Live music TBA at The Blue Toad, 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992
March 10
Dance Your Winter Blues Away Benefit Concert for the SPCA-Almost Home Pet Adoption Center. Rockfish Valley Community Center 7PM. Featuring the live music of Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs and The Little Bill Band with special guest Karl Stoll. Fee. Tickets at the door. For more info call: 434-361-2522. www.nelsonspca.org 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton,VA, 22920
March 10
Winter and Spring Pruning in the Garden workshop at Pharsalia with Susan B. Viemeister 9AM to 2PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress warmly and bring your favorite clippers and gloves. Rain date March 17. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
March 11
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
March 11
Nelson County Historical Society Program 2PM at Nelson Memorial Library.Robert Whitehead – A Prominent Nelson County Lawyer Presented by Bill Obrochta, Education Director at the Virginia Historical Society- about Robert Whitehead, Nelson County Commonwealth’s attorney for eight years before being elected to the House of Delegates, where he served from 1941 until his death in 1960. For more information email : societyinfo@nelsonhistorical.com
March 12
Live music with Mark Coffman and Chris Payne 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 14
Live music with Jamie Dyer and David French 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 16
Wayne Henderson with Helen White & Jeff Little 7:30 at Rockfish Valley Community Center. Fee. Tickets Available online at www.rockfishcc.org and at the Treasure Chest.(434-361-0100) 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton,VA, 22920
March 17
The Design-live recording session #2. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 17
WinterGREEN Winery’s St. Paddy Day Party at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958. Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at our St. Paddy’s Day Party! WinterGREEN wine, Irish music, dancing, maybe even a leprechaun. Time: TBA and Fee 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com
March 17
St. Patty’s Day Celebration at Blue Mountain Brewery with local corned beef and cabbage. 11:30AM to 10PM. Happy Hour 3PM to 9PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Party 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Reservations Required. Finally, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Saturday! We are serving up a buffet of traditional Irish foods followed by music and dancing. Fee inclusive of the meal and music. Veritas wines by the glass or bottle, as well as beer and mixed drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, please call 540-456-8000 ext 108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com
March 17
St. Paddy’s Day with special food and drink options all day at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 17
Help turn The BLUE Toad GREEN St. Patty’s Day Brewery Tour and Party at The Blue Toad. Fee includes: Seat on the bus with stops and tours at breweries, a traditional Irish dinner, music 6PM to 2AM with Celtic and Good Ol’ Rock N Roll music, and your first Green beer at The Blue Toad. 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992
March 18
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
March 18
St. Paddy’s Day Wine and Food Pairing at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations required.
March 19
Live music with Chad Cash 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 21
Live music with Jacob Allen 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 22
Skin Care with Herbal Potions workshop at Pharsalia with Deborah Davis and Hope Wood 10AM to 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
March 22
Spring Beer Dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery with host, Taylor Smack. Enjoy a five course dinner and special beer pairings with each course. 7PM. Fee. For Reservations Call 540-456-8020 Ext.106 or email events@bluemountainbrewery.com 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. www.bluemountainbrewery.com
March 24
Gospel – Nelson County Style 7:30PM at Nelson County High School auditorium to benefit Nelson County Oral History Project and Oakland. Funds raised will go towards an exhibit at Oakland Museum celebrating performers, instrument-makers and families that make up the county’s unique musical heritage. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the Oral History Center at the Nelson Heritage Center, which will be selling refreshments at the event. Featuring Faithful Praise, Pine Hill Male Chorus, Toms Sisters, and the James River Cut-Ups. Advance tickets available for purchase at The Nelson County Visitors Center in Lovingston and Wintergreen Grocery in Nellysford. Nelson County High School is located at 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston,VA, 22949.
March 24
Bluzonia. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 24
Live music with Jason Ring at The Blue Toad, 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992
March 24
Hamner Theater Nightclub Series presents Liz Barnes & Barbara Martin with Bob Bowen on bass. Sophisticated Blues, Soulful Jazz. 7:30PM. Fee, reservations recommended. Call 434-361-1999. Doors open for refreshments thirty minutes before the show!, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com
March 25
Big Hat Brunch 11:30 a.m. at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. Reservations Required.Put on your best hat and join us for a 4-course, wine-paired brunch in Saddleback Hall. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life of Nelson County. Fee, Please call 540-456-8000 ext 108 for more information. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com
March 25
French Crepe Day at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM to 5:00 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.
March 25
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
March 25
Exciting New Annuals and Perennials workshop at Pharsalia with Paul Westervelt 2PM to 4PM. Fee. Refreshments included in Fee To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
March 26
Live music with Matthew Wilner 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 28
Live music with Barling Collins 7:30PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company.2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com
March 30
Pete Stallings Band. 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 31
Sarah White and the Pearls and Sally Rose at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com
March 31
Live music with Lisa Miller and The Juke Joint Junkies at The Blue Toad, 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992
March 31
Bluegrass Festival 12 Noon at the Nelson Heritage Center. Featuring live music by Dixie Ridge, Little Mountain Boys, Lynch Mountain Ramblers, and Country Proud Blue grass. Fee. 434-996-4019. 1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington,Va, 22922