Exhibit: National Juried Fiber Arts
2019-08-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-17 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Gallery admission is always free
Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm
Artist Entry Deadline: May 1 https://www.bowercenter.org/2019fiberarts
Enjoy a variety of fiber art by artists nationally- including but not limited to quilting, embroidery, macrame knitting, knotting, thread painting and more.
Wall-hung fine art, sculptural, wearable, decorative and more- don’t miss this exciting National exhibit at Bower Center for the Arts.
Juror/Judge: Jill Jensen, jilljensenart.com
Awards Reception: 2nd Friday in Bedford, July 12 5-8pm

Open Mic!
2019-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Open Mic in the beautiful Braaten Gallery of the Bower Center in Bedford, every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.

Bedford Farmer's Market
2019-08-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-23 08:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This Farmers Market is managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen. Local access to farm fresh products. Come enjoy a fun time and healthy eating!

The April Verch Band
2019-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Relaxing
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library, Inc. as they host The April Verch Band in concert. The trio performs traditional Canadian, American Old Time, Bluegrass, Country and Americana music. 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. Seating is limited. For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org. Enjoy the music and bring a friend or two!

Face the Forest 2019
2019-08-17 07:30 - 12:30 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest and the Jamerson Family YMCA’s annual campaign.
Tickets

Forest Farmers Market
2019-08-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-24 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.

Saturday at the Farmer Managed Market
2019-08-17 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Tractor Supply, 1128 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Lala’s Confections and more debuts at the saturday Market With handcrafted Rustic Whole Grain Boule Breads, Whole Wheat Maple Loaves, French Baguettes, Lemon Pound Cake, Blueberry Muffins, 7-layer Cookies and more!

Hand Lettering 101 Workshop
2019-08-17 12:30 - 16:00 | VA
$50 + $15 cash materials fee due instructor day of workshop
Ages 15+
Register by Monday, August 12!
If hand lettering has ever caught your eye and piqued your interest, but you just weren’t sure where to start, then this workshop is for you! Come for the afternoon and learn the basics of this soothing and beautiful art form. We’ll talk about tools of the trade, learn the lettering alphabet, and I’ll even point out some masters of the craft that you can follow along with for continued inspiration! All the supplies that you’ll need will be provided, along with some takeaway drill sheets, too…so you can keep practicing long after the workshop is over!
To top it off, we’ll work on lettering a small take-home project that you can display to show off your new-found skills. So come and have a fun, relaxing time learning the lettering basics with me!
And help me spread the word! If you register yourself + a friend, you’ll both receive a small
lettering print from me as a thank-you! Just let me know on the day of the workshop! *Both students must attend in order to qualify.*
Instructor: Ally Puffenburger
Ally Puffenburger is the creative spirit behind Featherweight Letters. While she works as a nurse by day, she loves to spend as much spare time as possible doodling and lettering to her heart’s content! She is a fan of Gilmore Girls, strong coffee, chalk paint, wild flowers, cozy spaces, and heart-to-heart talks. She and her husband Bobby live locally in Evington, and enjoy creating art and lettering projects together. She is so excited to meet you, and share with you a little of her passion for creating something truly beautiful!

Family Movie Matinee: Wonder Park
2019-08-17 15:30 - 18:00 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come to the Bedford Central Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month for a fun family afternoon of crafts, games, snacks and a movie. This month the movie is Wonder Park (PG). We hope to see you there!

The Flyin' Blind Band
2019-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Four engines are up to speed, ready for
take-off….
Bedford’s own Flyin’ Blind Band will be taking the controls…hang on for a fun filled night of classic rock deep cuts from the last 50 years.

Saturday evenings at the Peaks
2019-08-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-08-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Acoustic music and entertainment from this award winning duo, Route 2. Fiddle and guitar. Celtic, Appalachian Old-time, Blues, original Americana and even some Nederlandse muziek.

Shakespeare Under the Stars: Twelfth Night
2019-08-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Shakespearean theatre returns to Poplar Forest with Rogue Productions’ presentation of Twelfth Night, the Bard’s hilarious comedy of love triangles and mistaken identities, originally written as entertainment for the Twelfth Night celebration in 1602. Bring your friends and family, your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, and experience the magic of Shakespeare’s verse.
(Starting at 7 p.m. each evening; presented with one 15-minute intermission)
No outside alcohol is permitted, but wine and/or beer will be available for purchase onsite every night. Tickets are $15 per person; available through Rogue Productions.

Battle of the Bands
2019-08-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Lake Park, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come on out for Bedford’s first, Battle of the Bands Summer Concert Series! This series is broken up into 3 different concerts where local talents will battle it out for a chance to play at Centerfest and also win a cash prize! Each of these nights, you will get the chance to hear, AND VOTE, on your favorite band. The winner from each concert series will showcase their talents during Centerfest, September 21st, for a chance to win an awesome prize! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music, food trucks, local craft beer and wine. Look for the other FB pages for the other concerts:
Round 1, June 29th – Liberty Lake Park, 4pm – 8pm
Round 2, July 27th – TBA, 4pm – 8pm
Round 3, August 24th – Liberty Lake Park, 4pm – 8pm
FINAL BATTLE – Centerfest, September 21st 10am – 6pm
If you are a band that would like to perform, contact Dianne Erb at Dianne@cvabc.org. Finale Winner at Centerfest will win $1,000 cash and a FREE Living Local Segment through WFXR.
This concert series is hosted by Central Virginia Business Coalition.

BBQ to Beat Breast Cancer
2019-08-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
BBQ to Beat Breast Cancer is an event hosted by Historic Avenel which benefits Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital’s “Just for Me” Mammography Program. This event will give the community, along with Fighters and Survivors, the ability to support the Just for Me Program, which encourages women who have never had a mammogram to make their first appointment by offering that mammogram free of charge. Women 40 years or older who have inadequate or no insurance may also qualify for a mammogram free of charge.
***BBQ & Slaw Catered by Porter House Catering***
Ticket Information: ticket purchases will include BBQ, Slaw, Baked Beans, Soft Drinks, Desserts, & Tour.
Ticket Prices: $15.00 in advance – $20.00 at the Door. Tickets for Kids ages 6-10 will be $10.00, Ages 5-under $5.00. These proceeds will benefit the Just for Me Program & Historic Avenel.

Magical Murder Mystery Saturday
2019-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Experience Seven Doors Winery in a whole new way!
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Enjoy this interactive murder mystery event (with a magical twist) where you will ask questions, solve clues, and buy or sell information using fake money. You will laugh, talk, eat, and drink. In the end, you will decide who committed the crime using your detective skills.
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Tickets are $40 per person and include light appetizers. Wine will be available to purchase on-site.
(This event is 14 and up if accompanied by an adult!)

Music in the Park
2019-08-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Get ready for another great evening of bluegrass music. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of great music with the “Two Young, Two Old” band. The Old Dominion Cloggers from Martinsville, Va. will also entertain. Hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, drinks and other refreshments will be for sale. $7 per person, and children 12 and under get in free. Don’t forget lawn chairs.
Sponsored by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. For more information or to join the Friends group, go to http://www.smlspfriends.com.

Free Music Concert Series
2019-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5P)
Free 2019 Concerts:
Sun June 23 from 2 to 4 PM
Riddle on the Harp
No Indoor Space Poor Weather
Sun July 28 from 2 to 4 PM
The McKenzies
Sun Aug 25 from 2 to 4 PM
Gate 10 Band
Sun Sept 22 from 2 to 4 PM
Mountain Revelers
(TBD)
Concert funding generously provided by
the FRIENDs of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Free Music Concert Series
2019-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5PM)
