Destination Bedford

Drifter's Friday Special
2020-07-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Ain’t no thang but a 1/2 price bucket of chicken wings… at Drifter’s every Friday 4pm-6pm!

Goose Creek Studio Offers Underground Railroad Exhibit in Gallery and Online
2020-07-24 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-23 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-18 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2020-07-16 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The exhibit “Signs and Shibboleths” was inspired by the book “Hidden in Plain View – A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad” by Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond C. Dobard, PhD. This book chronicles Tobin and Dobard’s quest to understand how quilts may have been used to assist people fleeing slavery. As importantly, the authors connect this coded narrative to the African artistic traditions they brought with them to America.
This research took hold when Tobin was befriended by an African-American quilter in a market in Charleston, SC, Mrs. Ozella McDaniel Williams. After several visits, Ozella told her to “write this down” and entrusted Tobin with the long-guarded mnemonic that was used to explain and remember the quilt code.
“The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear’s paw trail to the crossroads. Once they got to the crossroads, they dug a log cabin on the ground. Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church, get married and exchange double wedding rings. Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the stars.”
The underlined words represent the patterns thought to have been used as a signal or instruction for those headed North on the Underground Railroad.
“When the exhibit “Signs and Shibboleth” was imagined, created and finally put on display, none of us imagined how the world would shift or the pace of that change,” says Janet Chalker, mosaic artist and guest curator of the exhibit. “We had become resigned to the reality that in the midst of a pandemic, the show was going to be mostly unseen, not unlike the story of the quilt patterns it tries to tell. Then George Floyd was killed and what had been simmering below the surface and unrecognized or ignored in our corporate life was tragically and repeatedly laid bare. So, we offer this as part of the conversation that has been reinvigorated.”
A group of local artists and artisans, working in a variety of media, have come together to embody this story of audacity and ingenuity. Each of the artist’s work hints at the possible meaning of the block pattern, while also giving testament to the courage, intellect and resourcefulness of those who left and those who stayed to help. It is also intentional that this project has been done by a community of creative folks – since it took a community to reach freedom. The artists and artisans featured are Allyson Turner, Dotti Stone, Caroline Renard, Patty Malanga, Nancy Laurent, Shelley Koopmann, Sharon Kessler, Dick Hendrix, Revelle Hamilton, Donna Gallucci, Patrick Ellis, Pat Dougherty, Janet Chalker, Mitchell Bond, Linda Black, and Des Black.
While this exhibit highlights a particular journey at a particular time in American history, the story of being displaced, forgotten, abused, enslaved or simply lost, is a common, ageless human story. The path toward freedom is a universal human quest taken both alone and together.
Signs and Shibboleths will be on view at Goose Creek Studio through July 31 and may be viewed online at www.goosecreekstudio.com/blog.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing, located 302 Court Street in Bedford, VA, is currently open Monday-Wednesday by appointment and Thursday-Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm. For more information contact Goose Creek Studio at 540-586-8482 or Janet Chalker at 434-316-5475

Drifter's Thursday Specials
2020-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
It’s Thursday Tap Takeover with Beale’s featuring their Peach Tea, Plumpricot, and Silver on draft and of course Beale’s Gold in bottles!

USDA Prime Burger Night – 1/2 Price Burgers from 4PM-6PM

Dave Owens & Jodie Davis live 6PM-9PM

Y’all come see us!

Drifter's Wednesday Special
2020-07-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Enjoy the Wednesday Happy Hour special! Your choice of Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chocolate BBQ Tacos or Shrimp Tacos 1/2 priced from 4pm-6pm.

International Ride MTB Day
2020-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Bedford Trails
International Ride MTB Day!
Group Ride!

WWII Day Camp: Survival Week
2020-07-20 - 2020-07-24 | In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
Bring camp home to you in 2020!
For 2020 and to support social distancing, we are offering World War II Day Camp at home through interactive activity boxes paired with video lessons. While the box is designed to be completed at your own pace, some of the activities will include optional group interactive components, such as FlipGrid video responses, pictures of activities, and an end of week Zoom session.
Survival Week: July 20-24, 2020
Registration closes on June 30.
The activities and lessons will be targeted to the age range selected during registration:
– Lower Elementary (Rising 1st-3rd Grades)
– Upper Elementary (Rising 4th-6th Grades)
– Middle School (Rising 7th-9th Grades).
Boxes will be mailed out in time for students to participate during the camp week.
Each box is $70 per student, with additional siblings’ boxes priced at $55. The cost includes all activity supplies (outside of scissors, pencils, etc.), a D-Day shirt, age-appropriate book on the camp theme, video lessons, and shipping.
There will be two different themes offered this summer. Feel free to sign up for just one or both weeks! Spy Week will be June 22-26 with registration closing on May 31.
A limited number of scholarships to cover the cost of one box are available on based on financial need and receipt of application. Complete the online application by June 30 for consideration at www.dday.org/wwii-day-camp.
For more information, please contact Maggie Hartley, Associate Director for Programming and Events, at mhartley@dday.org or (540) 586-3329 ext. 111.

Marie Anderson Live at Drifter's
2020-07-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Live music on the waterfront at Drifter’s!

Pirate Week at Drifter's
2020-07-19 11:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-18 11:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-17 11:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-16 16:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-15 16:00 - 21:00 | VA
It’s Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week– arghh!
Hours this week:
Wed 4pm-9pm
Thurs 4pm-9pm
Fri 11am-9pm
Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-8pm

ACCOMMODATIONS
Please be patient with us as we‘re trying to abide by all of the COVID-19 regulations. We’re back to 100% capacity this week but still social distancing. Our entire staff is wearing masks and doing the best we can to accommodate you! In order to serve as many of you as we can, we will not be taking reservations or call ahead seating just yet.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Taco Wednesday – 1/2 Price Tacos from 4pm-6pm. Your choice of Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chocolate BBQ Tacos or Shrimp Tacos.
6pm Think and Drink Trivia inside, space is limited so get here early if you want a seat!

THURSDAY, JULY 16
USDA Prime Burger Night – 1/2 Price Burgers from 4pm-6pm.
Why is the rum gone?!” – Captain Jack Sparrow… Not at Drifter’s! Rum tasting featuring Blackheart & Kraken Spiced rums, starting at 5:30pm!
Jacob Doss & Dave Owens live music 6pm-9pm

FRIDAY, JULY 17
Wing Buckets – 1/2 Price bucket of Chicken Wings from 4pm-6pm
Low Country Boil Special all day!
KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn 4pm-7pm

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Crab Legs – Buy 2, Get 1 Free Crab Leg Clusters from 11am-1pm.
DDT’s live 2pm-6pm

SUNDAY, JULY 19
Shrimp – 50¢ Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp from 11am til we run out!
Live pirates on site & Marie Anderson live 2pm-6pm

Friday to Sunday we’ll be featuring Heavy Seas Brewing and will have their delicious Tropicannon & Loose Cannon IPA’s available in bottles as well as their Smooth Sail Wheat Ale available in cans!

We’ll have SML Pirate Shirts available all weekend until we run out! Get yours while supplies last!

TAKEOUT
Due to limited car and boat parking, if you’re placing a to-go order by boat, please call ahead to coordinate pickup at dockside or curbside. We will also have a dedicated takeout team ready for those to-go orders so that as many people as possible can get their Drifter’s fix. 540-297-0055
To our Crystal Shores family, we’re happy to offer delivery to your dock (A & B dock), so if you call in a to-go order, let us know which slip you’re in and we’ll be happy to bring it right to you.

We’re hoping to give you the same great experience that you’re used to here — even if it looks a little different this season.

Parking can be challenging here so please ask a marina representative for assistance if needed. They do offer a free valet boat parking service if you’re uncomfortable with parking in the back!

Crystal Shores Marina Resort is a great place to fill-up with non-ethanol fuel and Smith Mountain Marine Service & Sales is here to get you in a new boat or assist with any mechanical needs!

Drifter's Sunday Special
2020-07-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Never miss a Sunday Funday at Drifter’s with 50¢ Peel ‘N Eat Shrimp! Try the house-made cocktail sauce for the perfect bite. From 11am until they run out!

NiteKAP in Concert: Eclectic American Folk
2020-07-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Bedford trio of musicians Ken Horne, Allison Johnson, and Paul Brockman perform an eclectic mix of American folk music spanning several centuries and many genres. From contemporary Americana to sixteenth-century Childe ballads, from classic blues to country music standards (and some that ought to be), NiteKAP offers a wide variety of musical styles and arrangements. Allisons’ sparkling lead vocals and intricate harmonies blend perfectly with Ken’s rich baritone leads and Paul’s tenor accompaniment. Accompanied by Ken on fingerstyle guitar, six-string banjo and harmonica and Paul on fiddle and mandolin, NiteKAP creates an evening of music that is entertaining, inspiring, and always a whole lot of fun.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Cash Bar
Tickets
$ 10 in advance online at cvatickets.org/bowercenter
$12 at the door

DDT's Live at Drifter's
2020-07-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121

Drifter's Saturday Special
2020-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
You know you want ’em so come and get ’em… Buy 2, Get 1 Free Crab Leg Clusters every Saturday from 11-1pm!

Forest Farmers Market
2020-07-18 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.

Bedford Farmer Managed Market
2020-07-18 07:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Farmer Managed Market, 1032 Triggs Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Our mission is to establish and operate a community-supported Producer Only Farmers Market, managed by Farmers, that provides: Viable economic outlets for Bedford County farmers, food producers, artists and craftsmen, and local access to farm fresh products.
Open on Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Weather permitting)

KEEPin' Up with J Bohn by Stella & Dot
2020-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Come out and browse J Bohn’s women’s jewelry collection, clothing line, and other accessories waterfront at Drifter’s.
J Bohn is a native to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. She offers a personal design + gifting service through her women’s clothing and accessories brand KEEPin’ Up with J Bohn by Stella & Dot.
In addition to running her own business, she is a Lifestyle Blogger, Social Media Partner, Smith Mountain Lake Ambassador, and volunteer. She enjoys life at the lake, traveling, food, fitness, fashion, and living & loving like Jesus.

Drifter's Thursday Specials
2020-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Drifter’s, 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121
Thursdays are about to be your favorite day of the week! From 4-6 pm pay 1/2 price for USDA prime burgers!

Delicia's Gourmet Ice at Bedford Welcome Center
2020-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Beat the Summer Heat by enjoying Delicia’s Gourmet Ice – Curbside at the Bedford Area Welcome Center!

Fighting Among the People
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial
World War Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the connections of World War II over time and space every other Wednesday in July and August of 2020. Each lecture will feature a different museum providing insight into these connections to World War II throughout history.
Learn more about how U.S. military forces worked with civilians in the Pacific during World War II and in Iraq and Afghanistan during “Fighting Among the People” with Dr. Clay Mountcastle, the Director of the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a retired U.S. Army officer whose military service took him to Germany, South Korea and Iraq on assignments with the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army 5th Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
This lecture will be available live on Facebook Live. The reminder button and video will be shared to this event. The recording will be available to view following the conclusion of the lecture on the National D-Day Memorial’s Facebook page under Videos.

Pirate Week at Jake's Place
2020-07-15 00:00 - 2020-07-19 00:00 | Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come out and enjoy Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Week at Jake’s Place!
Jake’s Place will be open:
Wednesday – 12 to 9pm
Thursday – 12 to 9pm ~ Pirate Trivia in the bar (18 and older)
Friday – 12 to 10pm ~ Pirate Costume Contest
Saturday – 11am to 10pm ~ (reservations accepted at 11am) Anyone wanting a reservation for Saturday must contact Jakes via private message or email.
Sunday – 12 to 4pm
*Please keep in mind that we must adhere to social distancing & other CDC guidelines.

The Banjo Mites at Mango's!
2020-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Mango’s Bar & Grill, 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The Mites are hitting Mango’s this year! Come out for a good time, good drinks, and good music!
