Around Clarke in December & January

December

11 Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. Doors open at 7:30. Show begins at 8. Don’t miss two of the country’s most respected masters of old-time music! As solo performers, Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus are each superb. Together, they are an old-time music dream. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

12 Art Education for the Holidays

Fire House Gallery. 23 E. Main Street. Berryville. 12–3pm. Artist and teacher Cheryl Suitor will demonstrate how to paint farm animals in her fascinating style. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.firehousegalleryva.com, email info@firehousegalleryva.com, or call 540-955-4001.

12 /13 A Jazz Age Christmas

Historic Long Branch. 830 Long Branch Lane. Millwood. 5pm. Historic house tour. The house will be decorated in the theme “A Jazz Age Christmas”. The tour will give the history of the home while focusing on Christmas traditions of the Roaring Twenties. Hot mulled cider and cookies will be provided. We will also be a Toys for Tots drop off location throughout November and December. Admission for the tours will be $10/Adults and children under ten are free, adults will receive half off their admission if they bring a toy to donate to TOYS FOR TOTS. For more information call 540-837-1856.

12 /13 Holiday Gift Wrapping

Sweet Pea. 5 D East Main Street. Berryville. Saturday from 12–4pm. Sunday from 1–4pm. The Merchants Committee of Berryville Main Street is hosting a gift wrapping event. Gifts wrapped while you wait. Donations accepted for a local non-profit organization. Wrapping paper included. 540-955-5501.

13 Matt Palmer

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. Doors open at 3:30. Show starts at 4. “Classical guitarist Matt Palmer is one of a kind. Combining the soul of an artist, the technical virtuosity of the highest caliber and a heightened sense of musicality.” — Guitar International Magazine. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

13 CCHS Choirs

St. Luke’s Baptist Church. 17 Liberty Street. Berryville.

13 Candlelight Christmas Service

Historic Stone’s Chapel. 4138 Crum’s Church Road. Berryville. 6pm. Come join us for an old-fashioned candlelight service of Christmas music and readings at the historic Stone’s Chapel. For more info visit www.stoneschapel.org.

13 Classical Music Series

Matt Palmer. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Guitarist Matt Palmer has appeared as a soloist throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico, Canada, South America, and the Caribbean. A recent recipient of the “Up and Coming Guitarist of the Year” award by Guitar International Magazine, Matt has been described by critics as “a young artist about to make a real dent in the world of classical guitar” (Premier Guitar Magazine), “highly expressive and technically virtuosic” (Modern Guitars Magazine), “a truly accomplished and refined musician” (Cleveland Classical), and “one of the world’s best guitar players” (The Royal Gazette). Performance starts at 8. Doors open at 7:30. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

15 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs Madison County.

16 Advent Supper

Christ Church Millwood. 809 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood. 6pm Covered Dish Supper followed by Vespers Service. For more information call 540-837-1112.

18 Berryville Drum Circle

led by Jona Masiya. My Neighbor and Me. 15 E. Main Street, Berryville. 7pm. 540-955-8124 www.myneighborandme.com This is a free event.

19 Blandy Bird Count & Family Festival.

Blandy Experimental Farm. 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. 1–3 pm. Come to Blandy for an afternoon of free, bird-centered activities and crafts. Learn to identify common birds, help with our count, make a bird feeder, and more. Recommended age range is 5 to 14 years, but all are welcome. Part of the time will be spent outside, so dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. No dogs please. Reservations: 540-837-1758. Ext. 224. M-F 1–5 or register online anytime.

19 A Jazz Age Christmas

18 Girls Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs Central Woodstock.

19 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 5:30pm. vs Luray.

19 /20 Holiday Gift Wrapping

20 Film series

“Far from the Madding Crowd”. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, Far From The Madding Crowd, is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. Rated PG-13. 119 minutes. Doors open 3:30. Film starts at 4. $5 Barns of Rose Hill and Magic Lantern Theater members. $8 for nonmembers. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

22 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs Warren County.

24 Christmas Eve Service

Christ Church Millwood. 809 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood. 5pm Candlelight Communion. 8:30pm Carol Singing. 9pm Candlelight Communion Service. See Advertisement for more information.

24 Christmas Eve Service

Grace Episcopal Church. 110 North Church Street, Berryville. 5pm and 11pm at Grace Church. Carols begin at 4:30 and 10:30.

31 First Night Winchester

Various locations throughout Old Town Winchester. The largest, safest, family-friendly, non-alcoholic, budget-friendly, non-profit New Year’s Eve celebration in the Shenandoah Valley. Offering entertainment for nearly every age and taste: musicians, dancers, arts and crafts, magicians, comedy, and more. Events kick off at 10 am and culminate at midnight with the Apple Drop and a spectacular Fireworks display. One button is good for access to all First Night events. Buttons are $10 each. Children 10 yrs & under are FREE. Visit www.firstnightwinchester.com for more information and locations where buttons are being sold.

January

4 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:30pm. vs Riverside.

6 Girls Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs Central Strasburg.

7 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs William Monroe.

7 Weekly Old Time Jam

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. On Thursdays starting January 7 for musicians and music lovers alike. Come and play old-time music, or just hang out and listen. This is free, family friendly event. Doors open at 5:30. Jam from 6–8. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

8 Taarka

Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. Described by SF Weekly as a “collision of Django Reinhardt and David Grisman,” Taarka is the new acoustic “supergroup” (Flagstaff Live) “presenting masterfully deep americana and gypsyjazz string band music!” Led by the husband-and-wife team of David Pelta-Tiller (mandolin, tenor guitar, vocals) and Enion Pelta-Tiller (five-string violin, vocals) Taarka fills out its unique sound with award-winning bassist Troy Robey and prodigious young guitarist Mike Robinson, Taarka is bringing their otherworldly, energetic music to venues across the US, Canada, Europe and Mexico. Doors open at 7:30 Performance starts at 8. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

9 Girls Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 4pm. vs James Wood. Boys varsity game will follow the girls.

11 Girls Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:30pm. vs Rappahannock.

12 Boys Varsity Basketball

Clarke County High School. Berryville. 7:45pm. vs Rappahannock.

17 Donkey Basketball tournament

CCEF / CCPS Donkey Basketball Fundraiser. DG Cooley Lower Campus Elementary School gymnasium. 240 Westwood Road. Berryville. Doors open at 2. Game at 3. The tournament will consist of four Clarke teams – Elementary, Middle School/Powhatan, Clarke County High School, and a Community team. Also billed as the “Craziest Show on Earth”, all players will be riding donkeys inside the gymnasium while playing basketball! Limited seating. $10 in advance and $12 at door if not sold out.

17 Film series

“Magician -The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles”. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct., Berryville. Looks at the remarkable genius of Orson Welles on the eve of his centenary – the enigma of his career as a Hollywood star, a Hollywood director (for some a Hollywood failure), and a crucially important independent filmmaker. North American Premiere at the 2014 Telluride Film Festival. Doors open 3:30. Film starts at 4. $5 Barns of Rose Hill and Magic Lantern Theater members. $8 for nonmembers. For more information visit www.barnsofrosehill.org.

Every Thursday at Firehouse Gallery Lunchbox Jam Session

Fire House Gallery, 23 E. Main Street, Berryville, VA,12:00-1:00p.m. Looking for Musicians! Bring an instrument, some hands to clap, or just an ear to listen. All welcome. Regular Gallery Hours: T-F 11-4, Sat, 11-4. This event is free and open to the public. For more information see our Facebook Page or webpage: info@firehousegalleryva.com. 540-955-4001.

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