Destination Bedford

10th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2024-03-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-12 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Named to honor the Center’s primary benefactors, whose generous contributions have made the Bower Center possible, this exhibit annually brings in diverse collections of 150+ artworks by 50+ artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. Much of the artwork is for sale and awaiting its new home in yours.
Dr. Bower’s love for the Bedford community and desire for an inclusive art center inspired this unique judged exhibit, accepting all artist entries and offering a platform for all who wish to participate. This exhibit proves each year to be varied and exciting for all ages.
Exhibit entry is free. Gallery admission is free.

Beers & Brains Trivia
2024-03-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join us every Sunday for an exciting and brain-teasing adventure at our weekly Trivia Event! Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and some prizes. Whether you’re a trivia buff, a history major, or just looking for a fun time out, our Beers & Brains Trivia is the place to be. Grab a team, show off your expertise, and enjoy some time filled with laughter, banter, friendly competition, and good company. Don’t miss out on the chance to become the ultimate trivia champion.

Celtic Party at the Meadery
2024-03-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come enjoy a day at the Meadery! Live Celtic music, tavern fare, specialty mead drinks, kids games, crafts and more!

Still Life Series at Claytor Nature Center
2024-03-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
This is a 4-part series of weekly art classes that will take place each Thursday in March starting from March 7 through March 28 and will be held from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
A one time registration fee of $50 covers the entire series of classes.
Your purchase supports our mission and allows us to steward the land and provide meaningful, educational programs to people of all ages.
Click Here to Register. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Class Information:
Materials: Materials will not be provided but all you need are basic materials: a sketch pad at least 9×12” (plain white paper is fine) and a pencil. Optional materials include: 18×24 Newsprint pad, pencils ranging from B to 6B, kneaded eraser, sharpener, white eraser. (Amazon has kits that contain all.) A drawing board large enough to accommodate the pad, clips or a large rubber band for holding the sketch pad.

Course details: Each class will begin with warm up exercises, such as blind contour drawings, quick sketches, or gesture drawings. In drawing from direct observation, you’ll use a variety of techniques including contour lines, positive and negative space, perspective, sighting of angles and measurements. The instructor will demonstrate each activity and discuss the concepts as you practice them. Class critiques will create a community and allow students to verbalize skills learned.
Experience: Experience not necessary! This is for beginners as well as more experienced artists. Ages 18 and up.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2024-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, VA, United States
Join the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the 15th Annual Winter Lecture Series at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center.
Winter Lecture Series
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

January 7: Virginia Flying Squirrels
Presented By: Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Ferrum College
February 4: Virginia Ruffner & B.T. Washington
Presented By: Sheridan Brown, Booker T. Washington National Monument
March 3: The Changing Climate
Presented By: Dr. Michael Bentley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (retired)
April 7: The Amazing Life of Bees
Presented By: Ann Zudekoff, Piedmont Beekeepers Association
Ticket Prices
Single – $10.00
Season Ticket – $30
FSMLSP Members – $8
Prices include Parking Fee – All tickets paid at door
For more information call: Smith Mountain Lake State Park 540.297.6066

Noah Spencer at Beacon Pub
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Beacon Seafood Pub at The Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Come listen to great live music by Noah Spencer while eating delicious food!
Noah Spencer, from Richlands, Virginia, is known for his ability to cover country, rock, and pop. He was recently a contestant on The Voice!

Bedford Humane Society Adoption Event
2024-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Humane Thrift Store, 1100 Celebration Avenue, Suite 103, Bedford, Virginia, 24121
Adoption Event and Pop Up Thrift Store opening!
Adoption: Please pre-apply at bhsva.org so your adoption application can be reviewed and approved prior to the event.

Nanny Prims Open House
2024-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Nannys Prims & Decor, 1072 corporate park drive, Foresy, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Nanny Prim’s & Décor for this Spring Open House! 30+ wonderful vendors, food vendors, 50/50 raffles, bounce house and more!

Barefoot Modern In Concert at Bower Center for the Arts
2024-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
North Carolina Based, Barefoot Modern captures and combines a variety of influences, all grounded in pop-rock classicism.
But this is no backward-looking tribute band; rather, Barefoot Modern’s original works showcase a sound undeniable their own.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Student Discounts:
18 and Under use code STUDENT1
19+ use code STUDENT2
Click here for tickets and more information.

Viking Day At The Meadery
2024-03-02 12:00 - 17:00 | The Meadery at Graham Ordinary, 8578 Peaks Rd, Bedford, Virginia, 24523
Join the Viking LARP Group, “The Companions” for a day of thrilling demos, immersive Viking culture/games, unforgettable experiences, and photo ops!

Local Blacksmith and crafter, Peter Buchannan will also be on-site!
**Embrace your inner HERO and come be a part of the epic ADVENTURE!**

Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Woods Goods & Mercantile, 2770 W Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Pet photos with the Easter Bunny $15 each. Children are also welcome 🙂
You will leave with a 5×7 photo in a framed Easter Card and our photographer will email you an enhanced photo that you can print more copies of and share with your friends and family on social media.
The Emmadale Takeout food truck and Goel Coffee food truck will be set up for this event. Bring your family and friends, get your photo taken, enjoy hanging out shopping from local crafters and have lunch and coffee/smoothie together.
