The Forest Farmer’s Market is held  behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features  farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!  

Featured artist Michael Milton has been dubbed a working man’s artist. Based in Roanoke, VA, his choice of subject is inspired by his Blue Ridge roots. His landscapes are a retreat from the technological world. Milton’s work will be on exhibit through May 15. Gallery admission is free.

Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music.  For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. 

Come to Beacon Seafood Pub located at the Virginia Dare Marina at Smith Mountain Lake, and enjoy great food, drinks and live music! Click here to see who is playing each week! 

Come enjoy good music, conversation, and dancing fireflies. Relax, sit back and listen to the music of local artists as the sun fades and the stars slowly pop out in the sky. Click here to see who is playing each week!  Advanced general admission tickets are $10/ person. Click here for tickets. 

Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the 11th Annual National Juried Exhibition!  Gallery admission is free.  Click here for more information. 

Featured artist Michael Milton has been dubbed a working man’s artist. Based in Roanoke, VA, his choice of subject is inspired by his Blue Ridge roots. His landscapes are a retreat from the technological world. Milton’s work will be on exhibit through May 15. Gallery admission is free.

What's better than wine and music? Come enjoy 4 selections of wine from the gallery. The tastings will be accompanied by live music. You can stay for dinner, wander the gallery or shop in the market!