Exhibit at the Bower Center
2024-01-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bower Center for the Arts is currently showcasing two exhibits: Solo Exhibition by Viemeister Resident Artist, Dennis Caldwell and Delmus Phelps Solo Exhibit. The Dennis Caldwell exhibit will be on display through December 22 and the Delmus Phelps exhibit will be on display until January 27. Gallery admission is free.
Artist Reception and Gallery Talk for both exhibits will be December 8.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2024-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2024-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center.
Winter Lecture Series
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels
Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College
February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington
Presented By: Sheridan Brown, Booker T. Washington National Monument
March 3: The Changing Climate
Presented By: Dr. Michael Bentley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (retired)
April 7: The Amazing Life of Bees
Presented By: Ann Zudekoff, Piedmont Beekeepers Association
Ticket Prices
Single – $10.00
Season Ticket – $30
FSMLSP Members – $8
Prices include Parking Fee – All tickets paid at door
For more information call: Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540.297.6066

Peaks Day Game Night
2024-01-11 12:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-25 12:00 - 19:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
Come to the Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center for a day of family fun including disc golf, hiking, tours and lots of indoor games! Click here for more information.

Adventure Skills Clinic
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
December 14th – Adventure Nutrition 101 – Falling Creek Peaks Meeting Room
January 11th – Bike Maintenance 101 – Falling Creek Park
If you have ever wanted to get into an adventure sport or learn more about a particular outdoor skill, but don’t know where start, where to go, who to go with, what gear you need, or how to get to the next level, then come to TRIBE! At TRIBE you can:
* Enhance Your Adventure Skills
* Explore The Outdoors
* Engage Your TRIBE!
Fellowship, snacks, and refreshments start at 6:00pm with instruction beginning at 6:30pm.

Open Mic Night
2024-01-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Clam Diggers every second Thursday of the month for an open mic night! Click here for more details.

Mountain Cross Series
2024-01-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Mountain Cross is back for 2024!
January 13th – Falling Creek
January 27th – New London
February 10th – Falling Creek
Click here to register and for more information.

Live Music @ Beale's
2024-01-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to Beale’s Brewery located in Downtown Bedford for great food and live music! Click here for more details and to see who is playing each week.

Bedford Chamber New Member Showcase
2024-01-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Chamber celebrates the new year and their new members with an expo! At the New Member Showcase, you’ll have the opportunity to see their newest members’ products and services while networking with area professionals.
Free and open to the public, this event is an excellent way to discover non-profits and businesses in the region and for Chamber members to welcome their peers to our community. The Bower Center for the Arts will be offering a cash bar, and additional refreshments will be available, too.
Learn more and see the full list of exhibitors here: https://www.bedfordareachamber.com/newmembershowcase-2024/

Paint & Sip
2024-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Fables & Feathers Winery, 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA, 24095
Join winery artist Genny to paint softly colored snowman on an 8″ x 10″ canvas. No artistic skills needed, you will paint together step by step! Your first glass of wine, beer, or cider is included.
Register by purchasing a ticket for $30 here: https://square.link/u/1rgmcQr3
If you’re coming with a group of friends and purchasing tickets separately, please send Genny a text at 815-355-9330 so she can make sure you have seats together.

Harvest Moon Marketplace Open House
2024-01-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Harvest Moon Marketplace, 14917 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come out and Enjoy live music by Ryan Greer, some great food, (lobster rolls!) drink, and shopping at Harvest Moon Marketplace & Tavern Open Houses! Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5! Music 12:30-3:30 with Ryan Greer!
Great imported German & Belgian beers, award-winning wines, meads, ciders and more, including a rare raspberry framboise from Belgium that we are serving with cheesecake! It’s Always unique and special at Harvest Moon Marketplace & Tavern! 14917 Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA. At Smith Mountain Lake!

Mountain Cross Series
2024-01-27 12:00 - 18:00 | New London Tech Trails, 1257 Meade Rd., Forest, VA, 24551

Ghosts of Liberty at Bower Center
2024-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Enjoy a live performance from this Americana folk-rock act based in the foothills of North Carolina!
The Ghosts of Liberty comprises husband & wife duo Emma Millard (Lead Vocals, Keyboard) and Tyler Millard (Vocals, Guitar). They bring together their combined influences of roots, blues, rock and soul, delivering a truly original package that could only be born of two people living and working under the same roof.
Find out more about them at TheGhostsOfLiberty.com
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door
GET YOURS AT: Bowercenter.org
