Destination Bedford

Russ Voelker & Randy Marling: A Brush with Color
2018-10-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-30 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-31 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-01 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-02 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-03 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-07 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An invitational exhibit running Oct. 2- Nov. 10 at Bower Center for the Arts: gallery admission is always free.
Reception: Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8pm
Russ Voelker
“My life experiences were varied from an early age. Raised a “military brat,” three years in one location was exceptional. So, my impressions of life are derived from a myriad of faces, places, and adventures. After graduating from Utah State, I embarked on a path as an art director and marketing executive. Now, with my career tucked away in my younger past, I embrace art as a course of contentment. I take my visions and experiences from my life’s journey and blend them with a seasoned imagination and … well, to just have fun with a brush!”

Randy Marling
“Although I studied art in college, my practice as an artist kicked in the day I retired. As a mature adult, I have learned my craft through painting classes, workshops, and collaboration with artist friends. I am inspired by the outdoors and enjoy painting sights from the roadside and in the countryside. My hiking has provided me with a sense of color and values and I paint with my vision of what I’ve seen.”

Spooktacular
2018-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Costume Contest
Candy
Face Painting
Games
Balloon Twister
FUN!

Nick Faulconer at Beales
2018-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Nick Faulconer is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Richmond, Virginia, who writes and performs original bluesy rock and pop songs as well as covers.

The Colleen Raney Band – Traditional Irish
2018-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, The Colleen Raney Band 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; collected at the door or purchased in advance through http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited.
For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Clam-O-Ween
2018-10-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Costume party
Door prizes
Live music
Food spread
Cash bar

Must be 21 and over

Creepy Show Upstairs at Goose Creek Studio in October
2018-10-30 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-31 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Local potter Sharon Kessler loves Halloween! She enjoys the fun of dressing up in spooking costumes and entertaining friends on the holiday. In addition, when she is not making her signature hand built functional pottery and clay animal figures, she also spends the months leading up to Halloween creating one-of-a-kind creepy décor to share with others. Kessler has brought together many of her Halloween creations – zombie dolls, spell books, apothecary jars, and more – for a Creepy Show in an upstairs room at Goose Creek Studio. The Creepy Show will run for the month of October and will feature a reception with the artist during 2nd Friday in Bedford, October 12, 5:00-8:00 pm.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford.
For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

“Domini Est Terra” at Goose Creek Studio
2018-10-30 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-31 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
“Domini Est Terra” – a new exhibit at Goose Creek Studio during the month of October – features work by over a dozen local artist and focuses on stewardship of natural resources and the impact of humans on our planet and the climate. The exhibit title, Latin for “The Earth is the Lord’s” and the opening line of Psalm 24, suggests we are merely Earth’s caretakers and are entrusted with the health and sustainability it’s future. Through a variety of media – including painting, sculpture, mosaic, and fiber art – the works in this exhibit reflect these themes.
An opening reception with the artists will be held during 2nd Friday, October 12, 5-8 pm. Goose Creek Studio is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford. For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Bower Witching Hour
2018-10-31 17:30 - 21:00 | VA
A spooky forest will take over our lobby on Halloween…
We are right on your trick-or-treating route!
Skip the sidewalk and walk through our spooky, magical, witchy forest, ending in a free photobooth.
This walk-through event will be “spooky and magical” but not scary, and appropriate for children and adults of all ages.
Free and open to the public
Photobooth provided by Amy Ellis Photography

DJ Showtime Presents Trunk n Treat/Haunted Path
2018-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Bedford Middle School, 119 US-221, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Fun Filled Night Lined With Cars Doing The Trunk Or Treat Along With Music, Bouncy Houses & The New Haunted Path!

Harvest Celebration
2018-11-01 08:00 - 2018-11-03 14:00 | Bedford Farmers Market, Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Forest Farmers Market
2018-11-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-10 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.

Colonial Canine Celebration
2018-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
for the dedication and ribbon-cutting of our brand-new dog kennel and the release of the children’s book Colonial Klaus in Thomas Jefferson’s House.

Book Signing by Author Laura Macaluso (with an appearance by Klaus himself!)
Costumed Dog Parade & Competition
On-Site Pet Adoptions from the Lynchburg Humane Society
Special Guest “Thomas Jefferson”
Colonial Klaus Books & T-Shirts for Sale
Discounted House Tours Available

Paranormal Night @ Avenel
2018-11-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Tour Avenel at night and learn about its fascinating ghostly history while enjoying tasty treats!
Five paranormal groups will be at Avenel to show you evidence of paranormal activity: Bedford Paranormal, Beyond the Dark Paranormal, H.A.P. Paranormal, Sisters of Salem, and Virginia Infinity Paranormal. Plus enjoy shows by Magician Magic Mike!
Tickets only $10 each, and will be sold at the door. No tickets will be pre-sold. There will also be a Raffle Drawing at the event to participate in a Paranormal Investigation at Avenel!

Suzie Viemeister Gala & Art Auction
2018-11-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An event to honor the legacy of Suzie’s passion and support of the arts. – Hors d’oeuvres included – Cash Bar – Black tie optional – Benefitting Bower Center for the Arts’ Youth Scholarship Program

Trapezium Beer Dinner at Jake's Place
2018-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Jake’s Place, 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
4 courses and 4 beers paired together!!
Reservations required.

Harvest Pumpkin Truck Painting at Beale's
2018-11-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Help us fund raise for the Bedford Humane Society ! Hosted at Beale’s and art instruction from Christina Davis, Artist ! The ticket includes a spot to paint and a donation for the BHS. Purchase refreshments from Beale’s . We suggest you arrive 6 PM to check in and place your order from their menu. Check out the menu and craft beers online! The painting is great for the season and it can easily be converted into a Christmas scene if you so desire. We hope to see you there !
($35 per Ticket)
Preregistration is required to paint so we can properly prepare for this event. These events sell out fast so be sure to buy a ticket in advance.

Studios 207 Grand Opening
2018-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Studio 207, 207 E Depot St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Studios 207 will be celebrating our grand opening on Bedford’s 2nd Friday, the 9th of November! Good food and door prizes will be offered. Come by and visit our spacious, open-platform studio area. We’re always making tweaks to create a space that’s cozy and inviting, so be sure to check it out. Many of our artists are giving away free stuff! Register to win! Just add your name and contact information to the “jar”! We love our space and love to share it with others!

U.S. Marine Corps 243rd Birthday
2018-11-10 10:00 - 17:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
In honor of the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday, all active duty Marines and veterans receive free admission to the National D-Day Memorial.
