Destination Bedford

6th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Exhibition
2020-02-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Gallery admission is always free! Open Tues-Sat, 11am-4pm.
Featuring a diverse collection of artwork by many local and regional artists, the Curry Bower exhibit honors the Center’s largest benefactors, Edna Curry and John Bower, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible.
The exhibit’s unique open call for art brings in numerous artistic media, including, but not limited to painting, collage, photography, sculpture, fiber art, mixed media, mosaic, stained or fused glass, and more.
Enjoy the rich art talents in our region, on exhibit through March 14, 2020.
Awards:
Best in Show $750 & solo exhibit
2nd $400
3rd $200
Minimum of 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each
Awards reception: Feb 14, 5-8pm during 2nd Friday in Bedford
Presentations/comments by judge at 6pm
Refreshments served, free and open to the public.

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
2020-02-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes at your own pace. And on Saturdays, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time.
PARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE
GROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST
Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Discover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat.
OPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE
Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Explore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds.
HEARTH COOKING
Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours, and Vince Fastabend, Facilities Manager.
Winter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.

Claytor Nature Center Family Hike
2020-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
Led by a Central Virginia Master Naturalist, the group will depart at 10 am to enjoy all that the trails at University of Lynchburg’s Claytor Nature Center has to offer!

Forest Farmers Market
2020-02-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-15 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.

Live Music: The Irish Round
2020-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come see the Irish Round! Irish and folk musicians will be gathering from all over to play authentic Irish music just for YOU!

February Lunchbox Lecture
2020-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the National D-Day Memorial on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at noon for the second installment of 2020’s Lunchbox Lecture series commemorating Black History Month with April Cheek-Messier, the President and CEO of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation.
All lectures are free to the public, livestreamed on Facebook, and held at the Bedford Area Welcome Center’s Community Room located at 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA. Guests are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the programs.
Lecture Description:
During the course of World War II, over 600,000 African American women joined the American labor force to defeat tyranny abroad. Yet these women were mostly overlooked in the war time industry. Images of “Rosie the Riveter” have framed historical perceptions that distort the contributions of black women on the homefront by failing to acknowledge their service. In an effort to do their part for the war effort, African American women encountered racist policies, low pay, and often the most undesirable occupations. Some industries refused to hire them at all. In spite of this, African American women gained invaluable lessons and strength that would reveal itself in acts of resistance against segregation in the years to follow. During the war, African American women found a collective spirit that enabled them to challenge the future and create better life for themselves and those who would follow.
Learn more about upcoming lectures at www.dday.org/lunchbox-lecture-series.

Bedford Mountain Cross Race 3
2020-02-16 13:30 - 17:00 | VA
Come on out and join in on the Racing, Fun, Food, Prizes and Friends! More good times coming with the Bedford Trails Winter Mountain Cross Race Series right around the corner. Get signed up today!
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Tantric Art Session
2020-02-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
This is no ordinary paint night. Want to use art as a way to express your fears, dreams, love? Whether you’re spending the day with your lover, chilling with a friend, or single and feel like rounding out Valentine’s weekend by liberating your creative juices… come connect with us for a few hours. Scott Brown will share his story of how he creates art. His journey will inspire, encourage and help you to step outside of the ego and let yourself go… and reflect that onto the canvas!
35.00 Ticket price includes wine tasting and all supplies. TIcket sales will close Monday, Feb 10. Tickets will be refunded if there is inclement weather.
Must be 21 or older.
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Kyshona and the Shonettes
2020-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library, Inc. on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 pm, as they host Kyshona and the Shonettes in concert. The trio performs roots, R&B and folk 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. Join us and bring a friend or two! To receive notifications of upcoming shows, please join our email list, accessible through our web site. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/kyshona

“Kyshona effortlessly grooves between roots, R&B and folk music. On ‘Fear’…she digs deep into a swampy hook that dredges the depths of our subconscious. While the song explores all of the ways we tell ourselves what we can’t do, Kyshona imbues it with the determination needed to free ourselves from our doubts.” – The Boot

Valentine's Day Event
2020-02-15 17:00 - 22:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Come. Celebrate a sexy and strange night of music, wine and food at Seven Doors Winery. Music provided by Chris and Strange Company. Food by Tali’s Food Truck. Doors open at 5pm. Music from 7-10. Wine tasting included in ticket price. Food and wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase. Must be 21 or older.
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Sweethearts Wine Tasting
2020-02-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2020-02-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Sweethearts Wine Tasting
Bring your Sweetheart to Hickory Hill Vineyards this Valentine’s Day Weekend and enjoy Wine, Charcuterie and Chocolate with someone you love!
Escort your sweetheart, whether that is your spouse, lover, BFF, mother, father, brother or sister and enjoy wine, cheese & crackers, meat, and other charcuterie favorites alongside samples of Hickory Hill wine! You and your Sweetheart will select and share a flight of five wines to pair with your tasty charcuterie featuring Boar’s Head® cheese and meats. To conclude your tasting experience, share a box of 4 hand-crafted chocolates from Roanoke’s Baylee’s Best Chocolates!
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please visit https://squareup.com/store/hickory-hill-vineyards-llc to reserve your Sweethearts Wine Tasting today!

Valentines Day Dinner and Live Music
2020-02-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
1 Appetizer-
A basket of mixed Mussels & Shrimp
2 Entrées-
Choice of Crab Legs OR Filet Mignon steak, with 2 sides, dessert.
A bottle of red OR white wine.
$79.95
Entertainment will be provided by the wonderful duo Kinnfolk.
You will still be able to order from the regular menu as well.
We are now taking reservations!

Let Them Eat Cake
2020-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Seven Doors Winery, 5800 Johnson Mountain Road, Huddleston, 24104
Bring your sweetie and splurge with a cake and wine pairing for Valentine’s! 5 delicious cakes made by Smith’s Sweets, paired with 5 organic or biodynamic wines from all over the world. A sweet way to spend Valentine’s evening!
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