1776 THE MUSICAL

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions […]

Poker

Oliver’s 2496 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Poker League every Wednesday with World Tavern Poker. Games start at 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in historic style. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a reading of the Declaration […]

Watercolors Express

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.

Tales of the Midwives

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the world and work of the midwife. Six midwives and a doula, ranging in experience from rookies to retirees, will share stories of laughter, shock, heartache, and joy as they reminisce about their service to women and families. You won’t want to miss this singular event, another in a series of public programs inspired […]

Acrylic Afternoons

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.

Oil Painting Express

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Register by two days in advance.

Evening Acrylics

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Geared towards beginner and intermediate artists, create your own masterpiece in acrylics on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.