Sedalia Center Summer Concert Series
2019-05-18 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
Come out and enjoy Sam Austin & Silverline, real “Country Music” that connects with a broad audience.
$10 at the gate; children 12 and under are free.
Camping available!
Proceeds will support Domestic Violence Services.

Showing of the Film: Saving Private Ryan
2019-05-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Relaxing
In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Bower Center for the Arts and the Bedford Public Library System have paired up to present a 4-part film series based on wars from WWII to Afghanistan. We kick off the series with the Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, and Tom Sizemore. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realties of war, while searching for Ryan, each man embarks upon a personal journey and discovers their own strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honor, decency and courage. A discussion immediately follows the film.
169 minutes; Rated R
This event is FREE and is open to the public.

Location:
Bedford Central Library
321 North Bridge Street
Bedford
Parking available next to the library

The Day is Past and Gone
2019-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Teresa Harris’s original trilogy about slave life at Poplar Forest returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn for one performance only on Saturday, May 18. Drawn from real-life experiences, the trilogy explores the complex lives lived by the enslaved African Americans and their struggles to survive.
Bring your friends and family—and a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs—and experience a part of Poplar Forest history brought to life. Admission is $15 per person. Rain date May 19th

Mountain Highway
2019-05-19 16:00 - 17:30 | VA
Bower Community Concert Series
Sunday, May 19, 4pm
Tickets, $10: available at the door and at bowercenter.org
Mountain Highway is an authentic young family band steeped in the traditional bluegrass and gospel music that was originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. The band is comprised of four sibling singers who play banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, with their father playing upright bass. The teens are often heralded for their tight family harmony.
After seeing them perform in Nashville, Debra Jean Wagoner said, “I had chill bumps. Their music transported me back to the days when my father Porter Wagoner took me to hear bluegrass at the Ryman Auditorium.”
Bluegrass icon Jamie Dailey said, “When I heard angelic voices singing harmony to one another from a group called Mountain Highway, I was stunned! I’m a harmony buff and love hearing it done purely.”
Mountain Highway hails from Lynchburg, Virginia, but spends much of its time traveling extensively to perform at popular music venues in several states. A few of their notable appearances have taken place at: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Fest (NC), HoustonFest/Galax (VA), Jerusalem Ridge Celebration (KY), and the WindGap Bluegrass Festival (PA).

Stars and Stripes Forever Concert
2019-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Jefferson Choral Society will perform a stirring concert that will have guests on their feet celebrating the freedoms so many have fought and died to protect.
Bring your own chair. No coolers or pets. (except service animals)
Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due inclement weather, proceeds will be processed as anonymous donations to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.
Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

Forest Farmers Market
2019-05-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Bloom Fest
2019-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Landscape Supply, 1000 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Vendors, music, food, prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, AND the annual PLANT SALE!!!! Come enjoy some family fun, shopping, and good music!!!

Orchard Concert Series
2019-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Peaks of Otter family and staff on the sun deck for a musical afternoon in the mountains. Chris Schmitt & Company will be kicking off our concert series for the summer. There will be sangria, wine, cheese and apple cider donuts! Bring blankets and/or chairs and enjoy some Funk, Soul, R&B and Blues on our beautiful farm.

Audacity Brass Band
2019-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Audacity Brass Band is bringing the party to Beale’s for the first time on May 25th! ABB is a ten piece “new wave” New Orleans Style party band with a funk-fusion twist. ABB is based out of Farmville, VA. With all members composing, ABB’s style is influenced and includes; hip-hop, rock, blues, traditional jazz, or whatever they are feeling on stage at the moment. “We love the flair that Audacity’s style brings. Groovy, Funky, Tight, Audacity.” – Charlottesville Fan
Music starts at 6pm FREE SHOW!

Memorial Day Observance
2019-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This special Memorial Day ceremony officially recognizes the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
The program begins at 11 a.m. Special music by Brass 5. The latest installment of veteran bricks will also be dedicated.
Keynote speaker is Alex Kershaw, journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of books on World War II including “The Bedford Boys: One American Town’s Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice.” There will be a book signing following the ceremony for his newest release, “The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II.” Books will be available for purchase in the Memorial’s gift store.
The Memorial will dedicate a brand new education Quonset hut named after long-time supporter Fleda Ring following the ceremony. The new pavilion is the third Q-hut building to be dedicated within the past two years. In keeping with the educational emphasis of the Memorial, these Quonset huts mimic Plymouth, England 1944 where the troops stayed prior to the Normandy invasion. Please join us as we dedicate this important new addition to the monument.
Admission is free until noon. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Guests are asked to bring their own chair. Call (540) 586-3329 or visit www.dday.org for more information.

My Fair Lady
2019-05-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Tickets…………….$15 adult
$10 for 12 & under
http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/myfairlady

Bedford Christmas Station Sale
2019-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Roanoke-Skyline-Night-2016
We’ve been very busy getting ready for our fundraising Station Sales which will run March 2 – Oct 5, 1st Saturdays each month, 9:00-1:00 & on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00-4:00. Our “new” adult clothing & shoes are priced at $7.50 each or 2 for $12! 100% of funds raised through these sales of the wonderful merchandise that is donated to us is used to purchase the new clothing, toys, teen, senior citizen & disabled adult gifts, household & personal care items and food that we purchase for our Christmas Selection eXpress clients to select from in December! We welcome you to stop by the remainder of Feb. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays to shop the new clothing & shoes, 10:00-2:00 & get a sneak peek at everything else!

Youth Fishing and Outdoor Experience
2019-06-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Button Text
This annual event includes fishing, casting contest, fire boat rides, boat and water safety, paintball ranger, canoeing and a biologist exhibit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. There is a 200 child limit. Please call 540.586.7682 for more information.
This event is FREE

Sedalia Center Artisan Fair
2019-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States

Saturday Story Time
2019-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Saturday Story Time @ Bedford Central Library
Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM (unless the library is closed) for a new program filled with fun stories, songs, crafts and more! For children ages 0-5.

World War II, D-Day, and Bedford County By: Mr. James W. Morrison
2019-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford Presbyterian Church will host, Mr. James W. Morrison, Historian, who is an author of several books on D-Day and Bedford’s priceless contribution to the war. His presentation is titled World War II, D-Day, and Bedford County. He will be talking about his book Bedford Goes to War. This is surely an event not to be missed. 7 pm. Admission Free. A reception will follow to meet and talk to Mr. Morrison.
For more information: https://www.bedfordpresbyva.org/175th-celebration.html

Summer Sunset Saturday
2019-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
7-10pm Saturday evenings in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation and dancing fireflies. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com

HighTime in Concert
2019-06-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, June 1, at 7:30 pm, as they host in concert, HighTime. The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited. For more information, call: 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org Join us and bring a friend or two! To receives notifications or upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Help us building our mailing list by forwarding this to your friends.
This fresh new trio from the heart of Conamara, Ireland combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals (with some Irish dancing steps thrown in!), HighTime make a youthful and energetic statement. Equal measures of music and tradition from old Ireland coupled with bold new arrangements make for a tasty platter of story, music, song and dance from these three young men; All hailing from the village of Ardmore on the rugged west coast.

The Sky IS Falling - Space Rocks and You
2019-06-01 21:00 - 23:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space!

“The Peaks Under the Stars” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to the lawn area at the edge of Abbott Lake to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts! A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

Price per person:
Free

Hours:
Program start time varies based on sunset.

Duration:
1.5 Hours

75th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration
2019-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
June 6, 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, a milestone that is expected to represent the last large gathering of D-Day veterans around the globe. The youngest D-Day vets are in their middle-90s; a few more years will find the last of them gone from us. To mark this milestone and take advantage of the opportunities for discussion and commemoration it presents, the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia will observe the 75th Anniversary with six days of ceremonies, displays, interviews, and much more.
Our thanks to our partners for the 75th Anniversary Commemoration: Framatome Inc., Liberty University, Dominion Energy Virginia, BWX Technologies, Inc., Southside Electric Cooperative, Member One Federal Credit Union, Destination Bedford Virginia, and Visit Lynchburg, Virginia

U.S. Naval Academy Plaque Dedication
2019-06-05 15:00 - 16:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us as we dedicate our newest narrative plaque honoring the U.S. Naval Academy.

The Final Salute: D-Day Plus 75 Years
2019-06-06 10:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
June 6, 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, a milestone that is expected to represent the last large gathering of D-Day veterans around the globe. Events are planned throughout the day.
Aerial Tribute to WWII Veterans – 10:00 a.m. – Join us as WWII aircraft take to the sky in a breathtaking display and pay tribute to the Greatest Generation who flew them.
“The Final Salute” Commemorative Observance – 11:00 a.m. – The ceremony will include international dignitaries, special music, and Normandy veteran roll-call.
On-Site Commemoration Activities – 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Throughout the day, explore WWII re-enactor displays of units who landed on D-Day; visit “Profiles of Honor,” the mobile museum dedicated to Virginia’s WWI and WWII veterans; enjoy music from the Enduring Freedom band and USO show; gather with WWII and D-Day veterans in the Veterans Reunion Tent; and partake in our food truck area that is open for breakfast and lunch.

Ecumenical Union Service
2019-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 West Main St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The sanctuary at Bedford Presbyterian Church will be open throughout the day and a Community-wide Ecumenical Union Service will be held; just as happened on D-Day.
For more information: https://www.bedfordpresbyva.org/175th-celebration.html

Tuesday Mourning
2019-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Science and Technology Center, 600 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Bedford, VA, the small town with the greatest loss.
Please note: in order to accommodate anticipated crowds, tickets are only available by advance purchase at the box office website: https://tuesdaymourning.bpt.me .
From the writers:
“Tuesday Mourning tells the story of one small rural town in Virginia and its ultimate sacrifice. As Germany overran Europe and threatened to control the world, Bedford, Virginia sent 33 young men (most of their young men) off to war. On June 6, 1944, 19 of their sons died on Omaha beach in the first bloody minutes of D-Day; three more died later. Bedford suffered more losses per capita than any other U. S. city.
Six boys from Bedford tell this poignant story of growing up together and going off to war together. This is their story, full of warmth and humor and thought-provoking questions. The play also captures the emotions of their wives and mothers. It is an accurate and personal story told by the boys themselves and the mothers and girls left behind.
The story and dialogue are taken from the words of the few survivors and the community that remembered. The play is presented with music, at times provocative and haunting, at other times lively and humorous. The music is combined with dialogue that is at some moments laugh-out-loud funny and at others filled with intense fear or great hope. Together they take the audience on a roller coaster of emotions.
But Tuesday Mourning is about more than Bedford. The characters are universal, the war is universal. The husband who writes daily to his wife back home, the shy younger brother who falls in love with an English girl, the lieutenant who tries to keep morale high, the twin brothers always in a ruckus, the playboy, the wives and mothers left behind to worry and grieve, characters no different than young men and women today. Tuesday Mourning is about all wars and the sacrifices that families and communities are making even today…”

Concert and Canteen
2019-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia to hear patriotic music and songs based on soundtracks from famous WWII films over the years. The 29th Division Band will perform on Friday, June 7, 2019 along with the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard Silent Drill Team. They will perform a powerful concert to commemorate this historic event and pay tribute to veterans who served.
This event is free and open to the public. Food service will be available in the Bobbie G. Johnson Pavilion prior to the concert.

Fat Tire Weekend
2019-06-07 19:00 - 22:00 | VA
A weekend of Mountain Biking FUN and racing for the WHOLE FAMILY on June 7,8 &9th 2019 at Falling Creek Park in beautiful Bedford Va.!
Friday Dirt Crit 7pm
Saturday Fat 5 Hour 830am
Sunday Fat Tire Frenzy 930am
On site registration opens 1.5 hours before race.
ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ALL AGES WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Falling Creek Park has something for everyone, a MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRESSION PARK with PUMP TRACK that is suitable for all levels of riders, for the kiddos a large PLAYGROUND, 36 HOLE DISC GOLF and a world-class SKATE PARK.
