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...
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...
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Mountain Highway is an authentic young family band steeped in the traditional bluegrass and gospel music that was originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley.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...
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...
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.
Vendors, music, food, prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, AND the annual PLANT SALE!!!! Come enjoy some family fun, shopping, and good music!!!
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...
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...
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...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
