After Hours for July 3, 2008
By Mark Bailey on Jul. 03, 2008
Thursday
July 3
—Baine’s Books & Coffee, Swanie’s Review, open mic hosted by Ken Swanson, 7 to 9 p.m., no cover.
—Big Lick Tropical Grill, Open Mic Night with MC Casey Wood, 8 to 11 p.m.
—Jazz Street Grill, The Extroverts in concert.
—Local Pub, Darkeyes Karaoke with Fran and Jeff, 8 p.m. No cover.
—Marilyn’s, 15225 Wards Road, Open mic night. Call (434) 237-8008.
—Rubs, Karaoke/DJ, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5. Must be 21. Dress code enforced.
—Tarazona Tobacco & Coffee Co., Wyndhurst, cigar tasting and poker night, 7 p.m. in the Churchill Room, free for members, $10 for non-members, limited space, call for a seat, (434) 832-8230.
—Vines Cafe, 2496 Rivermont Ave., Michael Chagnon in concert with Geoffrey Osborne, 8 p.m. No cover.
Friday
July 4
—921 Main Street Fine Art, First Friday opening reception, “Emerging Young Artist Show, “5 to 8 p.m. Call (434) 455-4336.
—Avenue Arts Studio Gallery, First Friday opening, “Full Circle,” an abstract series by Kelly Mattox, 6 to 8 p.m. Call (434) 841-6831.
—Baine’s Books & Coffee, Fourth of July Party with Deja Moo in concert, 8 to 11 p.m., $3.
—Kirkley Hotel, DJ, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5.
—Leesville Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke and dance music with Sammie, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover.
—Local Pub, Shinin’ Stars Karaoke and DJ with Danny and Sally, 8 p.m. No charge.
—The Lounge at Holiday Inn Select, Starlight Karaoke with Lisa Taylor, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Must be 21.
—Lynchburg Shag Club, meets and dances at Merredith’s Fine Dining Restaurant, located in The Plaza on Memorial Avenue, 8 p.m. to midnight. Visit http://www.lynchburgshags.com.
—Marilyn’s, 15225 Wards Road, Darkeyes Karaoke with Fran and Jeff. Call (434) 237-8008.
—Merredith’s Fine Dining and Catering, Live piano music and dancing with Madlad, 6 to 10 p.m., $7. Call (434) 845-2997.
—The Mezzanine Performance Gallery and Cafe, 720 Commerce St., Friday Night Live, poetry, music comedy and open mic, 9 p.m., $3.
—Poplar Forest, Independence Day Celebration, experience a musical performance and an evocative reading of the Declaration of Independence, 1 to 2:30 p.m. No charge.
—Riverviews Artspace, First Friday Open House and opening reception for “Landscapes,” 6 to 8 p.m. No charge.
—Rubs, Dance Party with DJ C-Roc, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $8. Must be 21. Dress code enforced.
—Slick’s Café, Steppin Out Karaoke.
—Wintergreen Resort, Fourth of July Jubilee Weekend, featuring The Worx in concert on July 4. Other family activites available throughout the weekend. Call (434) 325-2200.
Saturday
July 5
—Amazement Square, Story Time Saturday, “John, Paul, George and Ben,” by Lane Smith, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Discover Silver.
—Baine’s Books & Coffee, Live entertainment, 8 to 11 p.m.
—Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, performance by the Jack Tale Players, 2 p.m. No charge. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Call (540) 721-2094.
—James River State Park, Bluegrass Under the Stars, featuring In the Tradition and Hard Driving Grass, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; free for children 12 and under. Call (434) 528-4049.
—The Little Gallery, 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway, featured portrait artist Bette with a demonstration on deck, 1 to 3 p.m. Call (540) 721-1596.
—The Lounge at Holiday Inn Select, Starlight Karaoke with Lisa Taylor, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. Must be 21.
—Marilyn’s, 15225 Wards Road, 3D Karaoke with Janet and Eldon. Call (434) 237-8008.
—Merredith’s Fine Dining and Catering, Sisters’ Tea, entertainment and lecture on women’s topics, 11 a.m., $5. Call (434) 845-2997.
F Go-Go/R&B with CCB along with DJ C-Roc, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10.
—Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club, Mystery Hike, 9 a.m. at Boonsboro Shopping Center.
—New London Ruritan Club, 12411 E. Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, East 24 Band, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Admission $2 for ages 6 to 12, $6 for ages 13 and up. No alcohol or drugs permitted. No smoking facility. Proper dress code strictly enforced. Call (434) 525-2800.
—Oakwood Country Club, Paddy D Quartet in concert, 8 to 11 p.m. in the Oakwood Ballroom. Admission is $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Light appetizers included. Cash bar. Call (434) 384-8181.
—Old City Cemetery, Revolutionary War Tour, 10 a.m. at the Gatehouse. No charge. Call (434) 847-1465.
—Rubs, Top 40 music with DJ Clay, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., $8. Dress code enforced.
—The White Hart, 1208 Main St., Mild Winter in concert with indie folk and rolk, 8 p.m. Call (434) 455-1659.
Sunday
July 6
—Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, walking tour by Park Ranger Betsy Haynes, “Beyond the Slave Cabin Door: Creating a Sense of Place,” 11 a.m. at the visitor center. Call (540) 721-2094.
—Merredith’s Fine Dining and Catering, live pianist, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
—Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club, Holiday Lake State Park Loop, 9 a.m. at Fairview Square Shopping Center. Leader: TC Harvey, (434) 352-8763. Hiking distance: 6 miles. Driving distance: 80 miles round trip. $4.
—Rubs, ’80s and ’90s music with DJ Clay, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Must be 21.
Monday
July 7
—Amazement Square, Science vs. Science series, “Flights of Fancy,” 2 p.m.
—The White Hart, 1208 Main St., Celtic session with Jim Robertson and Friends, 8 p.m. Call (434) 455-0228.
Tuesday
July 8
—Baine’s Books & Coffee, Acoustic Open Jam, 7 to 9:30 p.m., no cover.
—Ham’s Restaurant, Seminole Avenue, karaoke, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dress code enforced. No cover charge. Call 237-3663.
—Kirkley Hotel, DJ, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $5.
—Local Pub, Darkeyes Karaoke with Fran and Jeff, 8 p.m. No cover.
—Rubs, Customer Appreciation Night, DJ/Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. No charge. Must be 21. Dress code enforced.
—Tarazona Tobacco & Coffee Co., Wyndhurst, weekly cigar tasting and discussion, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Call (434) 832-8230.
Wednesday
July 9
—Amazement Square, Family Fun Night, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” 4 to 6 p.m. in The Book Nook.
—The Fox, Forest, Shinin’ Stars Karaoke and DJ, 7 to 10 p.m. No charge.
—Koto Fantasy, Karaoke, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover.
—Madison Heights Ruritan Club, Mays Street, Line Dance Class with Olivia Ray and DJ Mary Kaye. Beginners at 6:30 p.m.; intermediate at 7:30 p.m.; open dance between lessons and until 10 p.m. Cost is $6. Call (434) 841-9633.
—Marilyn’s, 15225 Wards Road, Karaoke with Chris and Janet. Call (434) 237-8008.
—Rubs, Top 40 music with DJ D-Boy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Must be 21. Dress code enforced.
—Slick’s Café, Simply Karaoke with Sweet Melissa.
—Sweet Briar College, Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival, production of “The Bluest Water: A Hurricane Camille Story,” 7 p.m. July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25; 2 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27, in Murchison Lane Auditorium. Tickets are $10. Call (434) 381-6537.
Thursday
July 10
—Amazement Square, Visiting Author Series with Nancy Cloyd, 11 a.m. to noon in the Community Room.
—Baine’s Books & Coffee, Swanie’s Review, open mic hosted by Ken Swanson, 7 to 9 p.m., no cover.
—Big Lick Tropical Grill, Open Mic Night with MC Casey Wood, 8 to 11 p.m.
—Hamner Theater, production of “Poe & All That Jazz,” 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $10. Call (434) 361-1999.
—Jazz Street Grill, The Extroverts in concert.
—Marilyn’s, 15225 Wards Road, Open mic night. Call (434) 237-8008.
—Rubs, Karaoke/DJ, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $5. Must be 21. Dress code enforced.
—Sweet Briar College, Blue Ridge Summer Theatre Festival, outdoor production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” 7 p.m. July 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26, in front of Benedict Hall. Tickets are $10. Call (434) 381-6537.
—Tarazona Tobacco & Coffee Co., Wyndhurst, cigar tasting and poker night, 7 p.m. in the Churchill Room, free for members, $10 for non-members, limited space, call for a seat, (434) 832-8230.
Current ongoing
Exhibits, historic
—Amazement Square, The Rightmire Children’s Museum, 27 Ninth St. Admission is $7 for ages 2 and up, $6 for seniors (60 and older) and $4.50 per person for groups of 10 or more with two days advance notice. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (434) 845-1888.
F Book Nook, “It’s All Greek to Me,” in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. On display through July 31.
F Book Nook, “See You Later, Gladiator,” in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. On display through July 31.
—Art UpStairs, 126 South Bridge St., Bedford (above Bedford Hardware). Permanent gallery featuring works of local artists and craftsmen. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call (540) 586-8811.
F Exhibit featuring the work of artist, potter and sculptor Lanny Hodges; photographer Rebecca Raybon; potter Sonya Forte; and glass artist Cindy Connor.
—Avoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista. Hours: 11 to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (434) 369-1076.
F Featuring the Victorian home site of war soldier, the Rev. Charles Lynch, Native American collections, Civil War collections and an antique log cabin.
—Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge St., Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Call (540) 586-8911 ext. 18 or visit http://www.library.bedford.va.us.
F Twelfth Annual Peaks and Pieces Quilt Guild quilt show. On display July 9 through 22.
—Central Virginia Community College, 3506 Wards Road. Call (434) 832-7600.
F Blue Ridge Photographic Arts Society “Summer Exposure” exhibition. On display through August.
—Ferguson Fine Arts, Riverviews Artspace #107, 901 Jefferson St. Hours: 12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. Call (434) 665-1222.
F Featuring 18th through 20th century art. English landscapes by internationally known artists.
—Legacy Museum, 403 Monroe St. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 2 to 4 p.m. and by appointment Sundays. Admission is $5 adults; $2 for students and seniors. Call (434) 845-3455.
F “For Our Own Good: African American Civic and Social Groups in Central Virginia.” On display through May 2009.
—The Little Gallery, 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway, Moneta. Open seven days a week. Call (540) 721-1596 or visit http://www.thelittlegallerysml.com.
F “Visions of Smith Mountain Lake.” On display through July 13.
—Point of Honor, 112 Cabell St. Federal-era mansion built in 1815 by Dr. George Cabell, friend and physician to Patrick Henry, is restored and elegantly furnished with period antiques. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Adults, $6, $5 for seniors, $2 youth, under 6, no charge. Call (434) 847-1867 or (434) 455-6226.
F “Medicine In Early Virginia,” a look at the diseases that were common in the state in the early 19th century.
—Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, or by appointment. Call (434) 847-7277.
F Craddock-Terry Exhibition: “Landscapes.” On display July 4 through Aug. 24.
—Sweet Briar College Babcock Gallery, Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Friday; 1 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Admission is free. Call (434) 381-6248 or e-mail .
F “100 Views of High Peak, Part 1,” paintings by Nancy McDearmon, Marion Freerks and Rosalie Day White. On display through Sept. 14.
Ongoing
Exhibits, historic
—921 Main Street Fine Art Gallery, 921 Main St., Lynchburg, featuring 19th, 20th and 21st century art by local and nationally known artists. Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through December; or by appointment. Call (434) 455-4336.
—The Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main St. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round. Donations accepted. Call (434) 528-3256.
—Academy of Fine Arts at Faria’s Twin Oaks Restaurant, 14175 Forest Road, Forest.
—Academy of Fine Arts at Magnolia Foods, 2476 Rivermont Ave.
—Academy of Fine Arts at UBS Financial Services Inc., 2215 Langhorne Road, gallery hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
—Altavista Area YMCA, 718 Seventh St., Altavista.
—Amherst County Museum and Historical Society, 154 S. Main St., Amherst. Hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. No charge. Call (434) 946-9068.
—Anne Spencer House and Garden, 1313 Pierce St. Garden open daily, free. House open by appointment only, $5. Group rates available. Call (434) 845-1313 or (434) 384-3963.
—Appomattox County Historical Museum, Court Street, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, April through October. Daily tours available. Admission, $3 for adults, $2 for students and children. Visit http://www.appomattoxhistory.org or call (434) 352-3910.
—Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Va. 24, Civil War displays recently unveiled. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (434) 352-8987 or visit http://www.nps.gov/apco.
—Artifacts Gallery, 4327 Boonsboro Road, Peakland Crossing. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call (434) 384-3644, e-mail or visit http://www.artifactsgalleryinc.com.
—Avenel Plantation, 413 Avenel Ave., Bedford. Tours by appointment. Admission, $3 adults, $1 for children under 12. Call (540) 586-1814.
—Avenue Arts Studio Gallery, 1206 Rivermont Ave. Hours: 12 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or by appointment. Trolley available to gallery. Call (434) 841-6831.
—Awareness Garden, 1700 block of Old Langhorne Road, open daily dawn to dusk to honor families and caregivers whose lives have been touched by cancer. Call (434) 384-6740.
—Bedford Academy for the Arts, 305 North Bridge St., open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Other times may be arranged by appointment and groups are encouraged to do so. Call (540) 586-7030.
—Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission, parking and all programs are free. Call (540) 721-2094 or visit http://www.nps.gov/bowa/home.htm.
—Blackwater Creek Gallery, 845 Belmont St. Call 846-0403 or e-mail
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—Clover Hill Village, River Ridge Road, Appomattox. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, April through October. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for students and children. Daily tours available.
—Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main St., Danville. Docent guided tours available at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is no fee for the tour. Call (434) 799-6145 or visit http://www.danvillemuseum.org.
—Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center, Lynchburg College. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No charge, visitor parking available. The gallery is fully accessible to physically challenged visitors. Call (434) 544-8343 or (434) 544-8595.
—Fauber Gallery, 200 Boston Ave., inside St. John’s Episcopal Church. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Call (434) 528-1138 or visit http://www.stjohnslynchburg.org.
—Fort Early, Civil War National Historic Landmark, 3511 Memorial Ave. Open by appointment. No charge, donations accepted. Call (434) 847-1811.
—Frame House Gallery, 101A Tradewynd Drive, Wyndhurst. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (434) 258-9743 or e-mail .
—Henderson’s Furniture, U.S. 221 in Forest. More than 30 artists featured in store. Call (434) 525-4005 or visit http://www.hendersonsfurniture.com.
—Historic Courthouse Museum, 774 Village Highway, Rustburg. Local artwork on display, as well as original plasterwork in courthouse. Exhibits include “Campbell County and World War II.” Visit http://www.myvirginiaheritage.com/cchs_museum.htm or call (434) 332-9618.
—House Pendleton, 618 Lexington Turnpike, Amherst. Call (434) 946-2226.
—Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Ave. Hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Ongoing displays of regional history and literary collections.
—Lodge of the Fisherman, 4415 Boonsboro Road.
—Lynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
—Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House, 901 Court St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call (434) 455-6226.
—Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Ave. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Call (434) 455-6310.
—Maier Museum of Art, Randolph College, 1 Quinlan St. Galleries. No charge. Call (434) 947-8136.
—The Mezzanine Gallery, at Dance Theatre of Lynchburg, 720 Commerce St.
—Monacan Indian Museum, 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $1, under 5, no charge. Call (434) 946-5391.
— National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. Honors the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of the Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hourly guided tours last 45 minutes. Limited golf cart seating available. Admission, $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6 to 16, children under 6 free. Walking tours are $2 for adults, and $3 for a riding tour. Call (800) 351-DDAY.
—Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway. Gallery hours noon to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission.
—Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum, Fourth and Taylor streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Free. Cemetery also features Cemetery Center with gift shop and Mourning Museum (open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily), Pest House Medical Museum, Hearse House and Cemetery Caretakers’ Museum, Station House Museum and Chapel and Columbarium. Arboretum open year-round. Call (434) 847-1465 or visit http://www.gravegarden.org.
—Patrick Henry National Memorial at Red Hill, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal. Last home and burial place of the “Voice of the Revolution” and Virginia’s first elected governor. Self-guided walking tour of the grounds on the Staunton River includes his grave, law office, reconstructed home and dependencies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $2 students. Go to http://www.redhill.org or call (800) 514-7463.
—Poplar Forest, 1548 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County plantation. Open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, April through November (except Thanksgiving day). Admission for house tours is $9 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $8 for active military, $1 for youth (ages 6 to 16) and free for children under 6. Call (434) 525-1806 or visit http://www.poplarforest.org.
—River Ridge Mall, 3405 Candlers Mountain Road. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (434) 237-1122.
—Riverviews Artists’ Co-Op Gallery, 901 Jefferson St. Hours: noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Featuring artists who have studios at Riverviews.
—Rustburg Public Library, 684 Village Highway, Lower Level. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Call (434) 332-9560.
—Sandusky Historic Site, 757 Sandusky Drive. This historic home served as headquarters for the June 1864 Battle of Lynchburg. Open by chance. Group tours available by appointment. Admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students. Call (434) 832-0162.
—Seven Hills Art Club, has a permanent, rotating show on the third floor of Parks and Recreation Building, 301 Grove St.
—South River Meeting House, 5810 Fort Ave. Tour a restored 18th-century Quaker Meeting House. Learn about the connection of their history to Lynchburg and the beliefs of the Quakers. For group tours with a costumed interpreter, call (434) 239-2548. Self-guided tours available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
—Spruce Creek Gallery, Va. 151 one mile south of Nellysford, Nelson. Call (434) 361-1859.
—Starlight Cafe, 512 5th St. Call (434) 227-9988.
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