Arts & Entertainment

Virginia Military Institute is welcoming guest speaker Robert Child, Emmy nominated writer and director, and author of the book, “Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II,” on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7:45 p.m. in Gillis Theater in Marshall Hall.

The Chanoyu Tea Society at Washington and Lee University will host a women’s and girls’ day tea on March 9 in the Japanese tea room on W&L’s campus. Sweets and matcha tea will be served, and the students of the Chanoyu Tea Society will perform a special training exercise known as “kagetsu” (“Flower and Moon”).

The Rockbridge Christian Academy will have its 21st annual spaghetti supper on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wild West Show Toured Here In Fall 1916

There was a lot of loud cheering and banter as the delegates’ parade kicked off the 2024 Washington and Lee University Mock Convention Friday morning, with students representing the different states and territories on floats they had created. Temperatures were a bit chilly but not nearly as cold as during some of the previous February mock conventions. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins and Mary Woodson photos)

Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720

A king and a witch doctor were among the characters aboard the Louisiana delegation’s float in the mock convention parade through downtown Lexington Thursday morning. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

Washington and Lee University students wear leis on the colorful Polynesian inspired Hawaii float at the Mock Convention Parade, which was held last Friday in downtown Lexington. For other pictures of the parade, see page B1. (Mary Woodson photo)

Chamber Music Society To Perform His Music Monday

Dear Members of the Washington and Lee Community and Supporters of The Generals Redoubt, Many of you are lucky enough to be counted among the graduates of this wonderful University. I am not an alumnus but I am the proud parent of a Washington and Lee graduate. Although my son graduated in 2016, I remain committed to the preservation of the history, traditions, and ideals at the school. “General Lee’s College” is so special that it inspires that level of loyalty and commitment from many in the community.

The Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization’s monthly board meeting will be today, Wednesday, Feb.

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] Thank you to the New Monmouth Presbyterian Church praise team and choir for music on Sunday! Pastor Casey Clark preached on Hebrews 3, encouraging us to head the words to listen to God’s voice today.

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 Visitors to Sunday service at High Bridge Presbyterian Church this week were Robert and Connie Webb of the Roanoke/Daleville area. Robert is the brother of Geneva Conner and the late Catherine Kessinger.

In the Jan. 24 story about the Generals Redoubt’s celebration of Founders Day, it was stated that the university had removed all historical plaques and paintings from University Chapel.

W&L Students Prepare To Make Their Pick For The Republican Presidential Nominee

Friday, Feb. 9

Biologist Giving Bird Club’s Next Program Monday

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Paisley Griffin is presenting an art show entitled “Icons of Beauty” – in praise of this area’s natural beauty - at Nelson Gallery this month. In her new show she has selected some of our most prominent, most distinctive subjects like House Mountain, the Cowpasture River and Hays Creek, and labeled them “icons of beauty.” Griffin studied art at the Rhode Island School of Design and with Gene Davis at the Corcoran Gallery School of Art in Washington, D.C. She had a successful career as a designer and editor in printing and publishing in the Washington area and moved to Lexington in the early 1990s.

Interactive Exhibit Opens In Staniar

The February meeting of the Sounder Community Circle will take place one week later than usual: Monday, Feb. 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Grace Episcopal Church parish hall in Lexington.