Destination Bedford

Art Show at ElectriCoArt
2022-02-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-08 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-10 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-11 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-02-13 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | ElectricCoArt, 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Come see the Art Show at ElectriCoArt! The featured artist is Paulina Swietliczko, and she is surrounded by talented accompanying painters, sculptors, stained glass and pottery. Admission is free.
ElectriCoArt is located in historic downtown Bedford and is open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the ElectriCoMarket on the lower level while you’re there for a fun shopping experience.!

Nature-Ed Winter Series
2022-02-07 13:30 - 15:00, 2022-02-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Claytor Nature Center, 1844 Woods Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Three part winter series for 3-5 year-olds and 6-11 year-olds.
Come to Claytor Nature Center and find out what Virginia animals and insects are doing this time of year!
Part 1: Winter Birdwatching on February 7th
Part 2: Overwintering Insects on February 14th
Part 3: Beaver Adaptations on February 28th

For more information on what to expect and how to register, click here: https://lynchburg.libcal.com/calendar/Claytor
Cost is $20 per participant for the entire series.
Please direct any questions to enviroed@lynchburg.edu.

8th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower Exhibition
2022-02-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2022-02-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Bower Center Awards Reception
2022-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The Bower Center will host an awards reception for the 8th Annual Edna Curry/John Bower exhibit on the evening of Friday, February 11 in the Sara Braaten Gallery. 43 artists from five states (VA, SC, NC, IL, KS) submitted 112 artworks, include painting, fiber, sculpture, mosaics, photography, mixed media, collage, and stained glass. The judge’s comments, followed by the award and recognition presentations, will begin at 6 p.m.
Artworks in the 8th Annual Edna Curry /John Bower exhibit are in both the Sara Braaten Gallery & Lobby and Terrace Gallery/Lobby, plus the main entrance lobby, and will be displayed through Saturday, March 12.

Live Music at Apocalypse
2022-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Work for live music and great beer! Click here to see who is playing each week!

Bedford Cares Indoor Yard Sale
2022-02-12 07:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Cares, 201 Sweeney Cir, Forest, VA, United States
A huge indoor yard sale with tons of bargains that includes clothes, furniture, toys and much more! All proceeds support the Bedford Cares non-profit organization. Bedford Cares offers financial assistance when needed, at participating facilities that provide low-cost spay/neuter services for outdoor cats. Bedford Cares educates, trains, and assists property owners about the benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return.

Forest Farmers Market
2022-02-12 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.

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
2022-02-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Following a brief winter break, Poplar Forest reopens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to March 13, with guided tours offered every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Explore the octagonal villa Jefferson designed as his personal retreat, walk the plantation grounds, visit the slave quarter site, shop in the Museum Shop and browse the exhibits in the lower level of the house.
Admission to Winter Weekends is $18 for adults; $16 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $10 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12 -18); $6 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members. Tour tickets available online at www.poplarforest.org/tickets.
Grounds Only admission rates are available, which include all grounds and self-guided exhibits, but do not allow for access into the main level of Jefferson’s villa. $10 for Adults (ages 13+); $5 for Youth (ages 6-12); free for children under age 6. Grounds Only Admission available onsite only.
For more information on Winter Weekend events, call the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.

Sweethearts on the Farm
2022-02-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Lottie J Farm, 4787 Patterson Mill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come check out the newest additions to the Lottie J farm family….. baby goats! Miniature donkeys, alpacas, pigs and chickens will also be waiting to see you too! The Happy Hen will be on site with her delicious homemade goodies, the perfect opportunity to get something sweet for your sweetie before Valentine’s Day! Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

Little Town Players
2022-02-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Doubt: A Parable

Director Denis F. Deane

Father Flynn: Greg Ritchie
Sister Aloysius: Tanya Anderson
Sister James: Betsy Quillen
Mrs. Muller: Janice Benejan

Show dates are March 11-13 and March 18-20, 2022. This show is, without a doubt, going to be one that you don’t want to miss. Look for more updates on show details here.

Country Music Night
2022-02-12 19:00 - 23:00 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

A Conversation/Book Club at Goose Creek Studio
2022-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
A conversation/book club at Goose Creek Studio will explore the connections between the artist/s in the current gallery exhibition and the work of an important spiritual thinker of our day.
This event will feature Stillness and Beyond: Works by Pat Dougherty along with A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle.
