An exhibition organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in cooperation with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation explores developments that set in motion the transition from "old" world of the Mediterranian to a new globally connected world.

Boydton's 200th Birthday (Bicentennial) Celebration kicks off with a Birthday Party on Friday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 pm at Boyd Tavern, Washington Street in Boydton. The celebration continues throught2012 with arts and crafts, music, history, open houses,

Scraps: British Sporting Drawings from the Paul Mellon Collection, takes its title from Henry Alken’s series of drawings and prints that depict varied and often-humorous episodes of sporting and country life.This exhibition was organized by the Virg

Ever wanted to try Zumba but were worried about your knees, loud music, or quick moves? This is the perfect chance to experience the fun of Zumba, the latest cardio fitness class, without the high impact or complicated arm and leg movements.

This smooth climate-controlled passenger train has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting mountain wilderness excursion rides in the US. The 4-hour, 46 mile round trip departs at 11 AM from the restored Elkins Depot on Railroad Avenue.

This exhibit will feature narrative works that invite the viewer to visually wander through the world the artist has created, whether real or imagined.

Created from “the debris of life,” artist Elissa Farrow-Savos creates narrative, found object sculptures channeling themes and emotions familiar to women.

For The Art League’s first internationally juried exhibition “Tea,” 200 ceramic artists from all corners of the United States and Canada turned out to submit various wares associated with the ritual of drinking, serving, and presenting tea.

In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights and sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operatin

We've refurbished 2 original Wabash RR cabooses into comfortable efficiency suites on rails!

Join us for this morning series of moderated panel discussions. Tuesday May 8, 2012-Behind the Scenes of our World Premiere Production of Scorched EarthTuesday July 10, 2012= Behind the Scenes of Spring Awakening (held at the November Theatre).

Featured artists in May will be David Tanner, Mary Montague Sikes and artists participating in the Maymont Show as well as artists in the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. Music by Steve & Casey. Cash bar by Maymont Dooley Noted Society.

Franconia United Methodist Church serves a bagged meal to homeless people in Alexandria. We deliver the meals the 4th Friday each month 5:30 pm, and we prepare the meals the day before (Thurs) 6:30 pm. Call 703 971-5151 or admin@franconiaumc.org

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets has over 110 discount designer stores. The outlet center is home to some of the most famous designers and brands including: Ann Taylor, Barneys New York, Burberry, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate and Barrel, J.Crew and more

Come to the annual Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Williamsburg Premium Outlets! From Fri, May 25 - Mon, May 28 enjoy additional markdowns on top of the everyday savings of 25% - 65%.

Come to the annual Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. Start the summer off in style from Fri, May 25 - Mon, May 28 by enjoying extra discounts on top of the center’s everyday savings of 25 - 65%!

This 88-mile round trip includes interesting features such as a tunnel built with an “S” curve far beneath Cheat Mountain, long mountain vistas, and opportunities to view exotic wildlife including bald eagle and black bear. Stops will be made at the

Join us on May 25th 7-10 p.m. for the FOURTH FRIDAY art show and reception featuring Henrico High, Lee Davis High School and 3 other shows. Then on June 8th come to the art center for the Maggie Walker School art show and reception.

Franconia United Methodist Men, 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, invites all men to join us. We participate in service projects. We meet at 8 am on the fourth Saturday. Contact us at admin@franconiaumc.org. Web http://www.franconiaumc.org.

In May and June of each year Art Works proudly partners with the art programs at Henrico High School, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School and this year Lee Davis High School. The work is the result of four years of study.

Special patriotic music will fill the Heilman Amphitheater for this special concert to remember and honor the sacrifices of the United States military. Bring a picnic and enjoy time with your family!

Co-hosted with the American Legion 11th District. This ceremony honors all veterans and reminds citizens that we must remain vigilant to protect our freedoms. We will have extended hours during the weekend with other special activities.

Demonstration cooking class with Chef Marisa Jones includes recipes, instruction, meal and a glass of wine. Call for reservations (434)528-3203

Do you think New Year's resolutions are mundane? Not in this Ron Bernas comedy. Matthew, having a mid-life crisis, resolves to murder his wife in the coming year. She then resolves to stay alive. What happens next? Come watch the fun!

Art and nature come together as The Art League welcomes back the Washington, DC branch of The Sogetsu School for our 14th Biennial Ikebana Show.

May 31-June 1, 2012, 1 pm, and June 5, 2012, 7:30 pm. Alice is a ditzy sculptor of ceramic ashtrays. Her husband Bernie has just lost his job when Bernie's old friend Earl shows up. But there's a situation between these two guys...

Co-hosted with the Museum of the Confederacy. Dr. Emory Thomas will give a presentation on Robert E. Lee taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia on May 31, 1862. This lecture will coincide with the 150th anniversary of that event. Registrati

The Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival, produced annually by Endstation Theatre Company, is theatrical event nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Sweet Briar College. Features outdoor theatre and local wine. COME PLAY.

5th Annual VT Alumni Golf Tournament. Proceeds fund the PWCVTAA’s Scholarship endowment, which benefits Prince William County students who will attend Virginia Tech. Registration and sponsorship information can be found at www.pwcvtaagolf.weebly.com.

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven will be hosting the annual Campout East this year in Buena Vista, VA on June 1st and 2nd. The bill for this two day festival includes Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Southern Culture on the Skids, Dexter Romweber Duo.

This diverse selection of pieces showcases the Richmond Ballet’s youngest performers—a culmination of their year of hard work!

Sponsored by Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners (www.nsvmga.org) Plant Sale, Garden Presentations & Workshops & Displays, Kid's Garden Passport Program (9-noon), Vendors, Raffles, Live Music, Food, & Much More. Free Admission & Free Parking

Presentations: Canning & Preserving; New Plants for 2012; The Art of Espalier. Workshops, Demonstrations, & Displays: Daylilies, Succulents, Composting, Orchids, and more. Plant Sale, Vendors, 2nd-Hand Garden Shop, Children's Program - 9 a.m.- no

Join us on the terrace at Patrick Henry's Red Hill from noon until 5pm to taste the Red Hill Wine Collection! $6 tasting fee includes admission to the Patrick Henry National Memorial.

Join us on the terrace at Red Hill from noon until 5pm to taste the Red Hill Wine Collection! $6 tasting fee includes admission to the Patrick Henry National Memorial. Our Wine Collection includes two whites and two red wines.

Children's author and public speaker Kathryn Starke will be present to sign copies of her book AMY'S TRAVELS, a story about a little girl who travels to all seven continents.

Taste the wines of four West Virginia wineries on this four-hour trip to the High Falls of Cheat. Learn the wine making process of each of the West Virginia vineyards. Score each according to taste, smell, color, and more. Back at the Depot, a romant

Looking for a faith home? At Franconia United Methodist there are no strangers and all are welcomed in His House. Our traditional Sunday services are 8:30 and 11 am. Our church is handicapped accessed. Assisted listening devices are available.

American Youth Symphonic Orchestra Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor American Youth Philharmonic Daniel Spalding, Music Director & Conductor Guest Artist: TBD, piano

Music Buddies Mentorship Program Free admission - no tickets required! Program: Various repertoire performed by participants in the program

Hone your knife skills by learning proper technique in this hands on class. Bring your knife for free sharpening, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a Rustic Italian Bread Salad served with wine. Space is limited. Please call for reservations.

It's an extension of the Capital Wine Festival, an Eat Local | Drink Local dinner with DC's wine country's, Doukenie Winery, located in Loudoun County. Virginia meets DC at 2100 Prime, in the Fairfax at Embassy Row hotel.

Veteran landscape artist Pattee Hipschen presents dozens of small, 5” x7” paintings depicting the vastness of the American landscape in her solo exhibit “Rural Connections” at The Art League Gallery.

Free and open to the public. Learn more about the benefits of gardening. Three Great Sessions: Local Butterflies and Their Host Plants, Miniature Gardening, Overview of the New Williamsburg Pottery. Sponsored by Colonial Heritage Community Foundation

The late spring splendor of Lee Hall Mansion's beautiful grounds, provide the setting for the Annual Summer Celebration Wine Festival. The finest vintages from Virginia's best wineries combine with live music, exquisite food and unique craft vendors

Gather your blankets, chairs and bring the whole family to enjoy a free screening of The Great Muppet Caper under the stars at Amazement Square's outdoor theater located at the corner of Ninth Street and Jefferson Street in downtown Lynchburg.

Featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Festival Chorus, Soloists, and Orchestra. Kenneth Nafziger, artistic director/conductor. Tickets can be purchased at the EMU Box Office, 540-432-4582, or online: www.emu.edu/bach/tickets

Daily noon concerts featuring Bach Festival musicians in music from all eras. Series includes CelloMan, June 16, with Grammy winner Eugene Friesen; and Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat, June 14. Pay What You Will concerts; no tickets required.

Entitled Music for the Sun King, acclaimed performers for this concert are Linda Quan, violin; Martha McGaughey, viola da gamba; and Arthur Haas, harpsichord. Pay What You Will; no tickets required.

Presented in partnership with the International Vocal Arts Institute (IVAI) founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the Vocal Arts and Music Festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instru

In partnership with the International Vocal Arts Institute founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the Vocal Arts and Music Festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instrumentalists for tw

Featuring the Festival Orchestra with Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Andante from Three Chorale Preludes; Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite II; and Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”.

In partnership with the International Vocal Arts Institute founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the Vocal Arts and Music Festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instrumentalists for tw

Winner of eight 2007 TONY Awards, Spring Awakening examines the unbridled energy that ignites the journey from youth to adulthood. Spring Awakening was named “Best Musical of the Year” by nearly every crici, including the NY Times.

Curator Jesse Smith and military historian Robert House will be viewing military artifacts from the community and telling the associated stories. No monetary value will be given.

Rosemont Vineyards is hosting its 4th annual Wine and Art Festival - featuring the work of over 30 Lake Country artists showcasing paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry and more! Admission is free, so come enjoy a day of wine, food and great art!

Rockbridge Beatles Tribute Festival, Brewbaker Field, featuring Abbey Road Live, The English Channel and Glass Onion, A Beatles Tribute; Advance tickets $2/25 (ages 16+), $8 (ages 7-15) and 6-under free; Food and beverages on sale throughout the day

The Mountain Explorer Dinner Train is a 4-hour, round-trip train ride through scenic West Virginia backcountry, a four-course gourmet meal prepared en-route, and a memorable evening. Destinations vary, depending on the time of year, please call for s

The premiere of Eugene Friesen’s Glory, commissioned for this celebration, with chorus, orchestra, and the composer as cello soloist. Also included are Dvořák’s Klid, with Grammy winner Friesen as cello soloist, and Dvořák’s Czech Suite.

In partnership with the International Vocal Arts Institute founders Joan Dornemann and Paul Nadler of the Metropolitan Opera, the festival unites opera's rising stars with legendary coaches and outstanding instrumentalists for two weeks of master cla

Service modeled on services from J.S. Bach’s time features Bach’s Cantata No. 34, with the Festival Chorus, Soloists, and Orchestra; and Manfredini’s Concerto for 2 Trumpets, with Judith Saxton and Susan Messersmith, trumpets. Offerings appreciated.

Give Dad a break and let us do the grillin’! Live music and a cookout at the High Falls of Cheat.

Nesselrod will be featuring 3 renowned Bluegrass bands: Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Laura Beth & Clover Hollow, and Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge.

From Schubert to Golijov, this concert features the festival musicians, Blacksburg-based Ariana Wyatt, soprano, and Opera Roanoke’s Scott Williamson, tenor.

Legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes coaches the next generation of opera stars, sharing wisdom and wit gained throughout his extensive international career.

Internationally acclaimed stage director Leon Major brings his insights to festival vocalists, as he has around the globe, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv.

Alex Fiterstein, clarinet, joins festival instrumentalists to demonstrate the virtuosic nature of chamber music by Weber, Wagner, Shostakovich, and others.

Franconia United Methodist Church serves a bagged meal to homeless people in Alexandria. We deliver the meals the 4th Friday each month 5:30 pm, and we prepare the meals the day before (Thurs) 6:30 pm. Call 703 971-5151 or admin@franconiaumc.org

Music lovers of all stripes can bask in the beauty of this program, featuring some of opera’s best-loved works from Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, and perhaps a few surprise nuggets along the way.

This mid-festival concert features our renowned instrumental faculty collaborating with the festival singers and includes such staples as Samuel Barber’s “Dover Beach,” Respighi’s “Il Tramonto,” and pieces by Richard Danielpour.