Around Clarke County – November/December 2017
November
17 Timothy Chambers TED Talk, Book Signing and Reception
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Evening with accomplished local portrait and landscape painter, founder and teacher of Iguana Art Academy and author, Tim Chambers, as he shares his TED Talk given in Chicago as well as his latest book, “Seeing Beautiful,” followed by a book signing. Chambers’s landscape paintings of Clarke County will be on display throughout the month of November. 7:30–9pm. $8 in advance, $10 at door.
timothychambers.com.
18 Local Singer/Songwriter Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Local singer/songwriter Julia Kasdorf will open the show and perform original songs with her husband, Lynn, on pedal steel. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
19 Community Harvest Dinner
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. 27 Good Shepherd R. Bluemont (Pine Grove). All are invited for a free community harvest dinner at 12pm following the 11am service of Morning Prayer. 540-252-5825.
goodshepherdbluemont.com.
19 Turkey Trot Races
Clarke County High School. 627 Mosby Blvd. Berryville. 39th annual event features races of 2, 4 and 6 miles for runners, joggers and walkers. Awards and frozen turkeys will be given away in random drawings. 10am. Adults $13, students $10 ahead of time; adults $15 and students $10 day of race. 540-247-6475. nspecht@comcast.net.
19 Pancake Day
John Enders Fire Hall. 9 South Buckmarsh Street. Berryville. 7am-Noon. Adutlts $8. Children $4. Children under six eat free! For information call 540-955-1110 or visit www,endersfire.com.
19 Winter Film Series: Things to Come
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Critically acclaimed 2016 documentary portrays the first female in generations to hunt with eagles in Mongolia. 4pm. $8, $5 for MLT/MSV/Barns members. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
23 Soul-Full Community Thanksgiving Meal
Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. 210 E. Main St. Berryville. 13 local churches get together to provide a meal open to all in the community. Free. 540-955-1264.
25 Holiday Open House
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Ln. Delaplane. The Historic Area will be filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays with tasty holiday treats, costumed interpreters telling stories of holidays past and music. 11am–4pm. 540-592-3556.
25– 26 Pottery Show and Sale
Jim Barnett Park War Memorial Building. 1001 E. Cork St. Winchester. The Shenandoah Potters Guild will hold their 21st annual holiday show and sale, featuring more than 15 local artisans. Refreshments served. 10am–4pm. Free admission. 540-931-1694.
26 Holiday House Tours
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Ln. Delaplane. Enjoy special tours of the Historic Area and discover how the people who called Sky Meadows home celebrated the holiday in the past. Free admission. 11am–4pm. 540-592-3556.
28 Abba Care Christmas Open House at Rosemont
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. View elaborate decorations in the Georgian-style mansion dating back to 1811. Representatives from the
featured charity will be on hand with information. 5–8pm. Adults $10, students $5, children 5 and younger free. 540-955-2834.
30 Blue Ridge Hospice Christmas Open House at Rosemont
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. View elaborate decorations in the Georgian-style mansion dating back to 1811. Representatives from the featured charity will be on hand with information. Special music and light refreshments. 5–8pm. Adults $10, students $5, children 5 and younger free.
540-955-2834.
December
1 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Rose Hill Park. Main St. Berryville. Clarke Community Band will play carols while attendees sing along by candlelight, the Clarke County High School Carolers will sing, the parking meter contest winners will be announced and Mayor Dickinson will officially start the holiday season by lighting the town Christmas tree. 6pm. Free. 540-955-4001.
1 Clarke Community Band Christmas Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Annual concert features lively Christmas music. 7pm. Free. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday
to Saturday).
2 Christmas Parade
Main Street. Berryville. Bring the family to see festive floats, marching bands, fire trucks and finally Santa Claus himself at the fun annual event. 12–1pm. Free.
540-955-4001.
2–3 Holiday House Tours
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Ln. Delaplane. Enjoy special tours of the Historic Area and discover how the people who called Sky Meadows home celebrated the holiday in the past. Free admission. 11am–4pm. 540-592-3556.
3 Yuletide at Barns of Rose Hill
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Special sale of original artwork at 1pm in the Upper Gallery. The Hall will be decorated for the Yuletide season, and this eclectic exhibit and sale will include several works by beloved regional artists. Blue Ridge Dance Studio will perform Nutcracker excerpts at 2pm and the Clarke County High School choirs at 3pm. Free. Visit
www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday
to Saturday).
5 Health Clinic Christmas Open House at Rosemont
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. View elaborate decorations in the Georgian-style mansion dating back to 1811. Representatives from the Dr. Terry Sinclair Health Clinic will be on hand with information. 5–8pm. Adults $10, students $5, children 5 and younger free. 540-955-2834.
6 Internet Safety Presentation
Bluemont Community Center. 33846 Snickersville Pike. Bluemont. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Department will demonstrate how to protect yourself and your family from online predators. 7–8pm. Free. 540-554-8643.
7 Danny Barnes Trio Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Danny Barnes, the roots music legend and recent winner of Steve Martins Prize for Excellence in Banjo, is teaming up with two young creative voices of the acoustic world, mandolinist Joe K. Walsh and guitarist Grant Gordy. 7pm. $20. Visit www.barnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
9 The Woodshedders Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Five piece string band
performs roots music, with Jordan Springs Market barbecue for sale. 8pm. $18 in advance, $25 at door. Visitbarnsofrosehill.org or call 540-955-2004 (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
9–10 Holiday House Tours
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Ln. Delaplane. Enjoy special tours of the Historic Area and discover how the people who called Sky Meadows home celebrated the holiday in the past. Free admission. 11am–4pm. 540-592-3556.
10 Holiday Homes Tour
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. Three other homes in historic Berryville will be open for the tour. Tickets may be purchased at Fire House Gallery. 1–4pm. $15 in advance, $20 on day of event. 540-955-4001.
12 CCEF Christmas Open House at Rosemont
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. View elaborate decorations in the Georgian-style mansion dating back to 1811. Meet Santa Claus from 5–6:30pm, Clarke Co. High School choir performs holiday music and light refreshments will be served. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation. 5–8pm. Adults $10, students $5, children 5 and younger free. 540-955-2834.
12 Boyce Christmas Tree Lighting
Main Street. Boyce. Gather with the community to light the town tree. Free. 540-837-2901.
14 FISH Christmas Open House at Rosemont
Historic Rosemont Manor. 16 Rosemont Manor Lane. Berryville. View elaborate decorations in the Georgian-style mansion dating back to 1811. Representatives from the featured charity will be on hand with information. 5–8pm. Adults $10, students $5,
children 5 and younger free. 540-955-2834.
16 Yuletide Feast
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Be welcomed with a cup of Wassail and have a holiday dinner in King’s table style, complete with traditional bûche de noël as the king and queen preside over a group of performers for your entertainment. The Master of Revels directs the merriment and explains some of the customs of Medieval life. 6pm. $75. Visit barnsofrosehill.org (12–3 pm Tuesday to Saturday).
16 –17 Holiday House Tours
Sky Meadows State Park. 11012 Edmonds Ln. Delaplane. Enjoy special tours of the Historic Area and discover how the people who called Sky Meadows home celebrated the holiday in the past. Free admission. 11am–4pm. 540-592-3556.
