November 2009
November 5
An evening with Earl Hamner at the Hamner Theater, 6:00 p.m. An evening with renowned author (and Nelson County native) Earl Hamner on Thursday, November 5th. There will be a reception and book-signing from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. At 7:30p.m., Earl Hamner will read from his beloved Christmas story, The Homecoming. He will be joined by the cast from the upcoming production of The Homecoming (on stage at the Hamner from November 19 to December 13). Seating is limited, call 434 361 1999 for reservations.
November 7
Hookworm Film Festival at Blue Moon Antique Mall. 1 – 7 pm. Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi by Nelson County Film Makers. Proud parasite of the Virginia Film Festival. 8230 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston. 434-263-8890
November 7, 8
Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. Enjoy fresh oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River. Enjoy Oysters, live music, and Cardinal Point wines. Fee includes wine glass and complimentary tasting. 12 – 5 pm. Admission price does not include beverages or oysters. Check website for changes in date or times. 540-456-8400
November 7, 8
Swannanoa Palace Open House. Noon to 5:00 pm 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA 22920 540-942-5201
November 7, 8
10 am – 5 pm 15th Annual Artisan Studio Tour. Visit Nan Rothwell Studio in Faber, 2 Art Studios Gallery in Afton and Wayfarer Forge in Afton. 434-825-7541
November 14
Apple Cider Making demonstration with Tom Burford at Saunders Brothers. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River. 434-277-5455
November 14
In the Cabaret at Hammer Theater Dinah Pehrson Band at 6:30pm. Plan for a fun, shakin’ Saturday evening of blues and R&B with some Dylan, country, jazz, rock’n'roll, and who-knows-what-else mixed in! Doors open at 6:30p.m. Show 7:30 pm Reservations required, 434.361.1999
November 19 – December 13
The Homecoming, by Earl Hamner, directed by Boomie Pedersen. The heart-warming story of a family waiting for the magic of Christmas Eve to arrive – not Santa, but Daddy – told from the perspective of the adult Clay-Boy as he remembers the journey he took, that snowy evening long ago… “It is remembered in my family that on Christmas Eve of 1933 my father was late arriving home. That, along with the love he and my mother bestowed upon their eight red-headed offspring, is fact. The rest is fiction.” – Earl Hamner
Show starts at 7:30p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2:00p.m. Sun. There will be no show Thanksgiving Thu. & Fri., Reservations advised, 434 361 1999
November 21
The Lovingston Farm Market moves indoors to the Nelson Center Great Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be food for sale and musical entertainment. 434-263-8074
November 27, 28, 29
Get in the Spirit Holiday Open House at Wintergreen Winery. Get in the holiday spirit with hot mulled wine, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality, a festive setting and good cheer! Enjoy complimentary wine tasting and delicious holiday refreshments. Open 10 – 4 pm. 434-361-2519