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In Progress Exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts
Celebrating the beauty and chaos involved in bringing artworks to life. Enjoy a unique exhibit of unfinished artworks, and the stories behind them. Click Here To View Now Artist Reception: July 10th, 5-8pm Sponsored by: Goose Creek Studio Supports the local community by providing quality custom framing at competitive prices. Offers hospitable exhibition space for...
Find out more »Pirate Week at Jake’s Place
Come out and enjoy Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week at Jake's Place! Jake's Place will be open: Wednesday - 12 to 9pm Thursday - 12 to 9pm ~ Pirate Trivia in the bar (18 and older) Friday - 12 to 10pm ~ Pirate Costume Contest Saturday - 11am to 10pm ~ (reservations accepted at 11am)...
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Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard, PhD. This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery. As importantly,...
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Delicia’s Gourmet Ice at Bedford Welcome Center
Beat the Summer Heat by enjoying Delicia's Gourmet Ice - Curbside at the Bedford Area Welcome Center!
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Drifter’s Thursday Specials
Thursdays are about to be your favorite day of the week! From 4-6 pm pay 1/2 price for USDA prime burgers!
Find out more »Pirate Week at Drifter’s
It's Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week- arghh! Hours this week: Wed 4pm-9pm Thurs 4pm-9pm Fri 11am-9pm Sat 11am-9pm Sun 11am-8pm ACCOMMODATIONS Please be patient with us as we‘re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We're back to 100% capacity this week but still social distancing. Our entire staff is wearing masks...
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