Arts & Entertainment

The Blue Forest Theater Academy in Buena Vista announces two musicals this weekend at Lime Kiln Theater.

Thursday, Oct. 26 7 p.m. – Musical, “The Addams Family,” by Blue Forest Theater, Lime Kiln Theater; tickets $12 for adults, $10 for children and seniors.

Guild Presents Quilt To Family

Glen Maury Park is inviting area businesses, churches and nonprofit groups to set up their own light displays at the park this upcoming holiday season.

Over Big House Mountain

The News-Gazette was the winner of four awards in the National Newspaper Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the NNA’s 137th annual Convention and Trade Show held Sept. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.

For A Bridge To Hope

Calvary Brethren Church will offer a trunkor- treat event on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring not only candy but food and beverages.

During downtown Buena Vista’s Spooktacular event, Rockbridge Community Church of the Nazarene will welcome candy seekers and their families with even more treats and an affordable meal.

New Monmouth Presbyterian Church will have a special presentation by Karen Swallow Prior on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.

A large crowd turned out for the annual trunk-or-treat event across from the Effinger firehouse Saturday that is sponsored by seven Collierstown area churches. The cakewalk held during the event raised over $400 that went to the community’s Rise Against Hunger Meal program and the Challenger Baseball League for disabled children in Roanoke. The participating churches were the Collierstown Baptist, Collierstown Presbyterian, Collierstown United Methodist. Oxford Presbyterian, Mt. Horeb United Methodist, Rapps Mill Church and United View Advent Christian Church. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Life Chapel will present New Life Supper: Candypalooza on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Life Chapel, 70 Hines Lane.

The Music at Noon concert series at Lexington Presbyterian Church returns on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at noon, with a program of music on All Saints Day.

Hallelujah night, a Christian-themed alternative to Halloween celebrations for children of all ages, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Foursquare Gospel Church and the Rockbridge Christian Academy, 21 Snowy Egret Lane, north of Lexington just off of U.S. 11.

Is your nonprofit organization planning any activities for the holidays?

Have you been taking any photos of the fall colors this year?

The annual Hull-o-ween event at Hull’s Drive-In Saturday night featured over 200 cars and their owners decked out for the holiday, along with pumpkin painting, all before a showing of “Hocus Pocus.” Bobbie Wagner, executive director, (at right) even came in her “Hocus Pocus” costume. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720 We’re sliding right through October heading into the holiday season, but first …. you have an opportunity for some fall activities. This Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Glasgow Baptist Church, you and your youngsters will be able to participate in various activities, going from table to table for crafts, games, prizes and some baked goods and candy along the way.

The Washington and Lee University choral program is welcoming the Allegri Ladies Choir from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, for a performance at Grace Episcopal Church next Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652