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Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, July 10, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

“A Vision of Renewal” Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81            Antonín Dvořák Garth Newel Piano Quartet Please visit and subscribe to stay up to date: YouTube.com/c/GarthNewelMusicCenter

Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AVisionofRenewal

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, July 17, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

Meet the Jasper Quartet Jasper Quartet presents a program of vibrant string quartet Please visit and subscribe to stay up to date: YouTube.com/c/GarthNewelMusicCenter

Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/TheJasperQuartet

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, July 24, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

From Beethoven to Brahms”   Pre-concert talk: Stephen Whiting, University of Michigan professor of musicology  Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op. 69                       Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Quartet No.3 in C Minor, Op.60                              Johannes Brahms Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Date:
Sunday, July 26, 2020(3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FromBeethoventoBrahms

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, July 31, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Alleghany County
110 Mall Road
Covington, VA 24426

The Lake Moomaw One Mile Open Water Swim takes place amid the beautiful mountain landscape and breathtaking scenery of the Alleghany Highlands.  Lake Moomaw is a gorgeous setting for this event.  The Alleghany Highland Chamber of Commerce and Tourism co-hosts the event with Dave Holland, United States Masters Swimming Long Distance Chair. Lake Moomaw is among the most popular developed recreation areas in the George Washington National Forest and provides an endless array of activities including boating, fishing, hiking, biking and camping. Whether you come for the day’s event or make this your weekend destination there is something for everyone!

Date:
Saturday, August 1, 2020(9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-962-2178

Email:
sknick@ahchamber.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/LakeMoomaw1MileOpenWaterSwim

Locality:
Highland County
244 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA 24465

The 2020 Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1st in beautiful Highland County, Virginia. The yearly event features 2 States, 3 Counties, 9 mountains, 105 miles, and over 10,000 feet of climb. The challenge features 5 courses of different ability levels, they include: Blue Grass Valley Ride: 27 miles of rolling valley hillsTwo State Short Ride: 53 miles and 4 mountains to climbTwo State Long Ride: follow the century ride for 54 miles then add the Blue Grass Valley ride for a total of 67 miles with 4 mountains to climbNEW FOR 2019: Metric Century: a modified version of the Two State Long Ride that offers additional climb and unbeatable viewsCentury: 2 States, 3 counties, 9 mountains, over 100 miles and over 10,000 feet to climb​​Mountain Mama features 6 fully stocked rest stops which provide food and drink to fuel your ride every 15-20 miles along the routes. SAG volunteers provide support throughout the ride. Mountain Mama registration includes: a moisture wicking event tee shirt, pre-ride breakfast, and post-ride meal.

Date:
Saturday, August 1, 2020(8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-468-2978

Email:
hcrc@highlandcountyrecreation.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/HighlandCoMountainMamaRoadBikeChallenge

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

“Beethoven & Beach”   Pre-concert talk: James Stern Violin Sonata no.1 in D major, op. 12 no.1                Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Minor, Op. 34            Amy Beach                                                            James Stern, violin                                                            Audrey Andrist, piano

Date:
Sunday, August 2, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/BeethovenBeach

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, August 7, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

“Seeking Atonement” Piano Quartet                                                      Pēteris Vasks Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Date:
Sunday, August 9, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/SeekingAtonement

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, August 14, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

“Collideoscope: Winning Premiere” Pre-concert talk: 2020 Composition Competition winner Jordan Kuspa introduces his new piano quartet Collideoscope for piano quartet                         Jordan Kuspa (winner of the 2020 Garth Newel International Composition Competition, recipient of the Glovie and Dick Lynn New Music Prize) Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Date:
Sunday, August 16, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/CollideoscopeWinningPremiere

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, August 21, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

An Elegy for our Time”    Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50            Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky                                                                        Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Date:
Sunday, August 23, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AnElegyforourTime

Locality:
Bath County
Oakley Farm Lane
Warm Springs, VA 24484

Foodlore Fridays is a celebration of food, farmers and community. Join us at Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Virginia, each Friday from July through September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Shop a seasonal offering of local food from Foodlore Provisions vendors. Eat distinctive fare prepared by a rotation of food-makers. Sip local ciders and curated wines by Troddenvale at Oakley Farms. For complete details on food and entertainment visit our website at https://www.foodloreprovisions.com/fridays  

Date:
Friday, August 28, 2020(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
540-968-0910

Email:
info@foodloreprovisions.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/FoodloreFriday

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

Beyond Bach”   Johnny Come Kiss Me Now from the Playford Division Book.          Alana Youssefian, violin Vingt-Cinquième Ordre in C from Pièces de Clavecin     François Couperin         Genevieve Feiwen Lee, harpsichord Works for two pianos                        Meredith Monk         Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano         Jeannette Fang, piano             (via social distancing) Suite in G minor HWV 432                    George Handel Ouverture (Largo - Presto - Largo) Andante Allegro Sarabande Gigue Passacaille (Passacaglia) Francis Yun, Harpsichord

Date:
Sunday, August 30, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/BeyondBach

Locality:
Bath County
403 Garth Newel Ln
Hot Springs, VA 24445

Winds of Change” Pre-concert talk: Stephen Whiting, University of Michigan professor of musicology  Piano Quartet in E flat Major, WoO 36, No. 1                  Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45                                Gabriel Faure                                                                                Garth Newel Piano Quartet

Date:
Sunday, September 6, 2020(4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
Office: 540-839-5018

Email:
JCarey@GarthNewel.org

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/WindsofChange

Locality:
Alleghany County
510 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

UPDATE: This event Has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:30pm! Same great show, new date! Current ticket holders will be given the option to keep their tickets for the rescheduled date, be provided a full refund, and be given the opportunity to donate their tickets and receive a tax receipt for the full value of the tickets. The Historic Masonic Theatre is working to maintain our operations during this crisis and converting tickets into a charitable donation will help us meet our obligations. We remain vigilant and are prepared to make decisions and change policy based on current needs, as well as in response to changing conditions. Please feel free to call us at 540.862.5655 if you have questions. With vocals and musicianship that are second to none, the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fans are created at every show. There’s no generation gap here, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979! This performance is part of the SONA Bank Concert Series.Tickets: Main Orchestra: $30; Rear Orchestra and Front Balcony: $25; Rear Balcony: $20; Box Seats: $40.

Date:
Saturday, September 12, 2020(7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

Telephone:
540-862-5655

Email:
info@historicmasonictheatre.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AbbaFabThePremierAbbaExperience

Locality:
Alleghany County
The Historic Masonic Theatre
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Scott Miller & FriendsSat., Sept. 19, 2020 at 7:30PMIn the John E. Hillert AuditoriumTickets: $30-$22, Boxes $45 Scott Miller was our headliner for our Grand Re-Opening Celebration in 2016, so he's like a member of the family. What better way to celebrate Heritage Day weekend than to have Scott back? This time, Scott is bringing along a few of his friends to join in the fun! Recently inducted to the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame, fiery roots-rock singer/songwriter SCOTT MILLER returned to his native Virginia to tend the family farm while continuing to release and perform new music informed by that rural area, history, and Appalachia. “Miller combines the emotional honesty and intelligence of a singer/songwriter with the swagger and enthusiasm of a rock & roller… a gifted and eclectic solo artist.” (AllMusic.com) Recently on tour with Patty Griffin, Robbie Fulks, Paul Thorn, Robin & Linda Williams, and American Aquarium.

Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2020(7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

Telephone:
540-862-5655

Email:
masonictheatre@yahoo.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/ScottMillerFriends

Locality:
Alleghany County
510 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

This event has been rescheduled to September 26th from 11am to 3pm.   The same great festival just moved to September.  More info soon!  

Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2020(11:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Telephone:
office: 540-862-5655

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/ArtofChocolateFestival2020

Locality:
Alleghany County
4017 Nicelytown Road
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

  Join us on Saturday, Septmeber 26th for a Fun 5K Run, 5 Mile Paddle and 10 Mile Bike in Clifton Forge, VA, the beautiful Alleghany Highlands. Race begins at the Sharon Community Center in Clifton Forge at 4017 Nicelytown Road, Clifton Forge. The finish line and celebration will be at the Masonic Amphitheatre on Church Street in downtown CFVA. Bartley's Meat Market will have bbq with all the trimmings, mac n cheese, baked beans, and potatoes for all race participants. Spectators can purchase lunch if they wish. Packet pick-up and registration will be 5:30-7pm September 25th at Jack Mason's Tavern and 7:30 am at The Sharon Community Center on May 18. The overall male and female top finisher will each receive a free 1 night stay for 2 at the Omni Homestead Resort (Sun.-Thurs.)! Medals or trophies will be given for top finishers in multiple age groups as well as teams. This is a great event for all levels of participants. .   

Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2020(9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Telephone:
CFMS office: 540-862-2000
Fax: 540-862-2000

Email:
cfmainstreet@ntelos.net

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AlleghanyHighlandsTriathlon

Locality:
Bath County
14239 Douthat State Park Rd.
Millboro, VA 24460

Be a part of our 5th Annual Campsite Cook-off Oktoberfest. This is no ordinary cook-off and it will put your creativity to the test. What makes this such a unique event? The meat for the cook-off will be provided by the park but participants will not know the type of meat until it is time to cook. Cooks must supply their own secret seasonings to make their dish a standout. Teams will be given the meat Friday evening to prepare overnight. Tastings will follow on Saturday. Live music will be available for both participants and spectators to enjoy. There is limited space so teams must pre-register. Registration will open at 9 a.m. on March 2. To register or for the rules and regulations, please call the park at 540-862-8114. For spectators, entry into the event will be $10 per person. Craft artisans and food vendors will also be onsite.

Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2020(10:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
Park office: 540-862-8100
Customer Service Center: 800-933-7275
Fax: 540-862-8104

Email:
douthat@dcr.virginia.gov

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/CampsiteCookOffOktoberfest

Locality:
Alleghany County
501 East Ridgeway Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Visit Downtown Clifton Forge on Halloween from 1PM to 5PM!  Trick or Treat with down town merchants while also enjoying pumpkins hand painted by Clifton Middle School artists,store front decorations, fun costumes, CANDY and more...

Date:
Saturday, October 31, 2020(1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Telephone:
CFMS office: 540-862-2000

Email:
cfmainstreet@ntelos.net

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/DownTownTrickorTreatingandMerchantCostumeContest

Locality:
Alleghany County
510 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 2442

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 at 7:30PM. Current ticket holders will be given the option to keep their tickets for the rescheduled date, be provided a full refund, or be given the opportunity to donate their tickets and receive a tax receipt for the full value of the tickets. The Historic Masonic Theatre is working to maintain our operations during this crisis and converting tickets into a charitable donation will help us meet our obligations. We remain vigilant regarding the current health crisis and are prepared to make decisions and change policy based in response to changing conditions. Please feel free to call us at 540.862.5655 if you have any questions.

Date:
Saturday, November 7, 2020(7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

Telephone:
540-862-5655

Email:
masonictheatre@yahoo.com

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AnEveningwithBuddyHollyfeaturingRobbieLimon

Locality:
Clifton Forge (city) County
547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

  Friday, November 20 at 6PM we will begin our community celebrations in Clifton Forge with an official lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. Enjoy performances by Garlynda's Fancy Feet Dancers and Patsy's Ultimate Dance Explosion Cloggers! Then sing along to Jingle Bells and enjoy some refreshments. In the event of rain the ceremony will be held at 6pm on the 21st.

Date:
Friday, November 20, 2020(6:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

Telephone:
CFMS Office: 540-862-2000

Email:
cfmainstreet@ntelos.net

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/CliftonForgeTownTreeLighting

Locality:
Clifton Forge (city) County
400 E Ridgeway Street
Clifton Forge , VA 24422

On Friday evening December 4th at the new time of 6:30PM Clifton Forge Main Street, Inc. invites you to be a participant or a spectator in our 2020 Christmas Parade. This year we have chosen , "Merry and Bright"' for our theme.As in past years, the parade will begin at the intersection of Ridgeway and Roxbury Streets and continue down Ridgeway Street through the historic district to the Clifton Forge Fire Station on D Street. Nice trophies will be given our for best religious float, best private and public vehicles, best marching unit, best dance entry, best clogging entry, most creative entry, best animal entry, best overall float, Starz award, and judges favorite. Call 862.2000 to enter.

Date:
Friday, December 4, 2020(6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)

Telephone:
CFMS office: 540-862-2000

Email:
cfmainstreet@ntelos.net

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/CliftonForgeChristmasParade

Locality:
Alleghany County
510 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

The Ricky Tims Master Class Quilt Retreat offers a comprehensive quilt curriculum for all quilters. This customized event will teach, encourage, inspire, and will most certainly keep you entertained. Ricky demystifies seemingly complex concepts, and teaches mastery of unique techniques. The sessions cover improvisational patchwork, no-pins precision curved piecing, design guidelines, color theory, dyeing basics, and machine quilting tips that work for both domestic and long arm. You will learn beautiful outline appliqué and innovative piecing techniques—most of which don’t require a quarter-inch seam! Ricky’s goal is to change how you think when it comes to quilting. He will help you to reevaluate your quilting experience and give you the ability to define who you are as a quilter. The seminar will benefit all quilters—beginners or experienced—traditional or art. In addition to the methods and techniques being taught, there will be plenty of fun projects/patterns for you to consider. Thursday, February 18, 3:00pm to 7:00pm Includes a meet and greet and dinner. Friday, February 19, 8:30am to 8:00pm Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner and evening session. Saturday, February 20, 8:30am to 3:00pm Lectures with Ricky, Breakfast & Lunch. 3:30 to 6:30, Demos and Dinner, 7:00 to 9:00 Ricky Tims in Concert

Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Saturday, February 20, 2021(3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Telephone:
office: 540-862-5655

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/RickyTimsMasterClassQuiltRetreat

Locality:
Alleghany County
510 Main Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Spend a fun and entertaining evening of music and story-telling with award-winning musician and quilter, Ricky Tims. Ricky's hilarious and inspirational stories are punctuated with performances of his original piano compositions and arraignments accompanied by elaborate visual display. Ricky is known as a skilled entertainer, and his concerts are a must-see event. He always has a few surprises up his sleeves, so even if you’ve been to one of his concerts before, you can be sure you will hear something new each time you spend an evening with Ricky.

Date:
Saturday, February 20, 2021(7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Telephone:
office: 540-862-5655

Website:
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/RickyTimsinConcert