One of America’s first foodies, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful harvest season and enjoy a multicourse dinner prepared by Peakland Catering with delightful wine pairings. Must be 21 and over. Tickets for the Fall […]
Whoooo goes there? Bats, owls, and more, oh my! Experience the park at night with a ranger guide pointing out stars and planets, nocturnal wildlife, and the joys of a natural night with low light pollution. This moderate 1.5-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, hunting bats, and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This […]
Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll through Downtown Lynchburg while hearing stories of local tragedies and history of the area. There will also be 2 demos of paranormal detection equipment, including the SBJ7 Spirit Box. Every Friday and Saturday at 7. Meets at Community Market fountain.
Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one; it will help preserve your night […]
It’s the event everyone has been howling about: watch the full moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains with park rangers as your guides! No ghosts or ghouls here this October night, just a moon-gazer’s delight. Use specially filtered telescopes to see the moon up close, relax with friends, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. […]
Heart Royal Flush Tour featuring Cheap Trick at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA!
Sinkland Farms 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival Enjoy 6 weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 – Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a mind boggling 5-acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland’s farm animals. We feature Ride-a-Rescue horseback trail rides, pony […]
The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites, like Court Street Methodist Church, along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession and emancipation.
THE YOUNG ARTISTS ARE HERE! Don’t miss our season kickoff: Bohemian Rhapsody Cabaret. Delicious food and drink, plus a cabaret-style show by our rising stars. October 20 at Oakwood Country Club. All are welcome! Order your tickets now. Last year was a sellout!
Head over to Sweet Briar to hear live jazz featuring Flat Five Jazz, with the College’s own Eric Hollandsworth on bass! This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Quad on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. from Oct. 6-20. Those 21+ will be able to enjoy Sweet Briar College Farm wine, which will be […]
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
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.
