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Arts & Entertainment

Your weekly guide to arts and entertainment in Lexington, VA and Rockbridge County.

Josie

Josie is an adorable Airedale- hound mix, approximately 2 years old and very sweet. She is vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm negative and on prevention, and will be microchipped when adopted. The adoption fee for all dogs and cat is $25. Josie does not hunt. Visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

Evelyn Ayers, 540-463-2727 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

McCorkle To Present Recital At Mt. Carmel

McCorkle To Present Recital At Mt. Carmel

Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern will offer a recital by Lexington organist William McCorkle on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Relay For Life Returns

Relay For Life Returns

Over 58 registered walkers participated in the Rockbridge County Relay for Life at Central Elementary Saturday evening. Leading the walk this year was cancer survivor Rebecca Knick (bottom left), who symbolized all of the newly diagnosed cancer survivors not in attendance. A total of 350 luminaria bags lined the track at this year’s event. Over $6,796.48 has been raised so far from the relay, in addition to the $10,000 raised from the Rock the Ribbon basketball tournament held in January. Donations are still being accepted and can be mailed to the American Cancer Society, Andrea Mundy, 532 Allen Branch Road, Eagle Rock, VA 24085. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

At PMHS

At PMHS 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Labor Day Barbecue Meal, Free Market At Rockbridge Baths

Labor Day Barbecue Meal, Free Market At Rockbridge Baths

A Labor Day celebration at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse will feature a Truly Free Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and a pulled pork barbecue meal from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Futurist, Tech Expert Speaking At VMI Event

Futurist, Tech Expert Speaking At VMI Event

Futurist, tech expert, and former managing editor of WIRED magazine, Peter Leyden, will be the keynote speaker at the academic convocation at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

So Diverse At Boxerwood

So Diverse At Boxerwood

The local band So Diverse will take to the stage as part of Boxerwood’s summer concert series this Friday, Aug. 25. So Diverse started in 2017 with just Scott Berger, Sean Henderson and Nora Berger. In 2020 Bee Wells joined the band and in 2022 Steve Hoke, Scott and Sean’s music instructor, became the newest member. The band covers a wide array of genres such as country, southern rock, rock, alternative and folk. The remaining Admission Is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Entry fees help Boxerwood maintain the garden year-round. Children under 18 and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking, and music begins at 6:30. A local food truck will also be onsite. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, Aug. 23 Day - ERAHC Virginia Classic Open Dressage Horse Show, continues through Thursday, Aug. 24, free parking and admission, Virginia Horse Center. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

Ice Cream Supper 2023

Ice Cream Supper 2023

The annual Palmer Community Center Ice Cream Supper drew a crowd of over 1,000 this past Saturday. The event has become famous for its homemade ice cream, but the hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs are also favorites. This year saw the return of grilled corn on the cob, vegetarian chili and pulled pork barbecue to the menu. Musical entertainment was provided throughout the day. The event is a fundraiser for the Effinger Ruritan Club and the Palmer Community Center. The photos above and at immediate left were taken of the volunteers preparing the ice cream during the week. (Joann Ware, Gay Lea Goodbar and Tom Brown photos) 08/23/2023 12:00 AM

VMI Professor On "With Good Reason"

VMI Professor On "With Good Reason"

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Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

The Palmer Ice Cream Supper hosted by the Effinger Ruritan Club will be held this Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Palmer Community Center, 1230 Blue Grass Trail, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing until dark. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Another Lesson

These so called “Thrill Vacations” or “Extreme Adventures,” like the submersible Titan which imploded while diving to the wreck of the Titanic, demonstrate how very fragile life is on Planet Earth. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

COW Continues To Transform Youths

COW Continues To Transform Youths

The College Orientation Workshop Inc. (COW) program returned to Virginia Military Institute this summer, marking its 37th year of transforming the lives of promising, male, minority high school students. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge

Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge

The Chessie Nature Trail, which runs along the Maury River from Lexington to Buena Vista, is a mecca to tourists, hikers, bikers, and nature lovers. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

United Way Giving Analyzed

United Way Giving Analyzed

Cadets Urge More Email Use 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Modine Donates School Supplies

Modine Donates School Supplies

Buena Vista teachers and staff gather to thank Modine Manufacturing for its donation this week of 150 backpacks, water bottles, and other school supplies for students in preparation for the upcoming school year. This is the first year the local manufacturing company has made this donation. Pictured are (from left) Emma Marcum, Jessica Chittum, Tristan Ayers, Hannah Marcum, Hannah Bouchelle, Madison Mahana, Terri Flint, Gabby Clark, Madison Martin, Jodi Williams, Modine plant manager Mark Niebur, Modine, Lori Garrett, Modine, Brent Secrist, Superintendent Dr. Tony Francis, Karen Sorrells, Canes Cole, Kelly Coleman, Marcie Carte, Hannah Wheeler, Ashley Falls, Tanya Ferree, Peggie Poluikis, Katy Scott, Mary Flowers, Robyn Burch, Victoria Spence, Bryan Loy and Moira Miller. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers

Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers

The Lexington Police Camp and Greater Rockbridge County Skateboarder Coalition hosted 42 campers at the Lexington Skatepark for free lessons for the campers on July 31. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

First Day At RCA

First Day At RCA

Seventy-one students turned out for the start of the school year at Rockbridge Christian Academy Monday. Among the scenes were second- graders in Brittany Ferguson’s class saying the Pledge of Allegiance (below) and kindergarten teacher Avis Chambers helping a student (below right). (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Threshold Seeks Input On Grant

Threshold Seeks Input On Grant

The city of Lexington and Threshold Housing Commission are seeking public input on a proposed city-wide housing conditions windshield survey and needs assessment. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Information Sought For Annual Back To School List

Information Sought For Annual Back To School List

Do you have a son or daughter heading to college this fall? Or maybe you’re the one returning to college? 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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