Community Calendar

The Black Cat Ball is the Official Party of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards. This year’s Black Cat Ball is a 75th Anniversary Diamond Gala & Gothic 1840s Dance Party, featuring after-hours access to the “Poe Death Exhibit" at Carroll Mansion and a cognac toast to Edgar Allan Poe!  Your most glamorous and gothic 1840s or 1940s dress encouraged. 
Diamond Gala ticket includes a Private Reception and Vincent Price-themed wine-dinner featuring some of the star's favorite recipes, with special guest, Victoria Price. Cabaret Dance Party & Valet parking included! $250 pp
General Admission is a Gothic dance party in the 1840s Cabaret! Ticket includes dessert & gourmet ice cream social, beer/wine bar, and entertainment, $75 pp.
Diamond Gala doors open 6:00 PM. Dance Party doors open 8:00.
The evening's entertainment includes:
Private Viewing & Reception including the "Poe Death Exhibit" at Carroll Mansion
Winners of the 2024 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards, presented by writer Mark Dawidziak.
1840s Cabaret Dance Party with special guest, Hannah Raven!
Cognac Toast to Edgar Allan Poe 
This party is 21+ over restricted; 100% ID Check!

Ticket Price:
$25 Adult

Our fourth show in the 5 Stand-Up Comedy Series features Mark Riccadonna and guests to be announced soon!

Mark Riccadonna, a proud graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, has worked non-stop as an actor, voice-over artist, writer, comedian, producer, and director in the last few years. In addition, Mark is a professional comedian who specializes in reading audiences and making them feel comfortable. He has toured globally, playing theatres, clubs, and with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (which landed him his Travel Column "Dad Trippin" in Today's Man Magazine and was a contributing writer on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update). In addition, Mark has performed on diverse shows such as "Monsters of Rock Cruise" and "Disney Cruise lines," Fox's Laughs, Red Eye, Live at Gotham, and Dry Bar Comedy.

Join us at Foxfield Races on October 6! Enjoy the Parade of Hounds and Beagles, horse races, food trucks, vendors, and kids' activities. Fun for the whole family!

Albemarle County’s premier steeplechase event, the Foxfield Races, is back for its second race in the National Steeplechase Association's 2024 series. This cherished fall tradition invites friends and families to enjoy a day of excitement and community spirit. Foxfield is proud to partner once again with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, with a portion of ticket sales and additional support from corporate sponsors benefiting the organization. Habitat for Humanity received $155,194 from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 races combined.

Explore the vibrant Vendor Village with food trucks like Arepras on Wheels and jiji Custard, and shop from Spark Studio’s permanent jewelry, Foxfield merchandise, and Bellavance Ink’s local and whimsical art for the Charlottesville/Richmond Virginia area. Kids will love the Children’s Tent and the Truck Touch, featuring an antique fire truck and garbage truck. Don’t miss Two Labs Coffee (bagged ground and whole bean coffee, coffee-infused chocolate bars, stoneware mugs, tote bags, and more) or the free face painting from Transformations!

Kelsey Cox, Executive Director of Foxfield Races, emphasizes the event’s importance: “Community, conservation, and steeplechase are vital to Foxfield. The Fall Races are a fantastic opportunity to bring our growing community together for a unique and spectacular steeplechase experience. We look forward to welcoming your friends, family, and colleagues on October 6.”

This year we commemorate two very special anniversaries: the 175th Anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death in Baltimore in 1849 and the 75th Anniversary of The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum established in 1949. Join us festival weekend for three days of programs, exhibits, and of course the street festival just outside Poe's chamber door at the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum in Baltimore!
Poe Fest International is a free, family-friendly weekend of events featuring Edgar Allan Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food, celebrating Poe’s life, works and his influence in the arts. The street festival takes place at The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum at 203 N. Amity Street in Baltimore, in the newly-built “Poe Park” at Center/West. Additional exhibits, tours, and programs at several locations in Baltimore City, October 4-6.
The festival includes Poe-themed performances, vendors, booksellers and music, plus family-friendly activities, poetry and art. Attendees will also get to learn about Poe’s life and works from some of the United States’ preeminent “Poe Places”, with representatives from The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum (Baltimore), The Poe Museum (Richmond, Virginia), The Poe Cottage (Bronx Historical Society, NYC), and The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.
General Admission to Poe Fest International is FREE. The winners of the 2024 Saturday 'Visiter' Awards will also be announced festival weekend!

You're invited to Wine & Wishes!

Come enjoy a glass of wine and a panel discussion featuring experts in funeral arrangements, hospice navigation, and end-of-life planning and law. Together, we’ll engage in open, meaningful conversations about life's final chapter, creating a comfortable space to share perspectives and inspire thoughtful preparation for the future.
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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, October 8
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper 22701
Price: Admission is free. Drinks are up to you.

RSVP HERE:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=9285c913-ac13-4d7b-b669-4dbeee0f57a9&envId=p-j43iBqsh7E6miuhvVe3odQ&zone=usa

Come join us for some "lite," easy going trivia! Free to play, prizes offered!

How it works:
- 4 rounds of 10 questions
- 1 out of 4 rounds house theme (changes weekly!)
- 3 out of 4 rounds provided by Pub Trivia Nerds
- Winners receive TFF gift cards and/or TFF swag!

Claim your spot early and be ready to enjoy some fun, brews, and maybe even some bar bites!

WANT TO GIVE AWAY 6 FREE TICKETS TO: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center/red-sky-performance

Lenfest Outreach & Engagement Series: Red Sky Performance
"A Night of Miigis Moments, An Evening with Red Sky"

Keller Theatre
Lenfest Center/Lenfest Hall
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Miigis: Underwater Panther is inspired by the formidable odyssey of the Anishinaabe along the water routes from the Atlantic shores to the Great Lakes, moving from salt to fresh water. Along this journey we discover the catalyst for this movement and encounter Indigenous archetypes, mystery beings, and the ancestral pull of the next seven generations.

In the Miigis excerpts, a significant cultural story comes to the surface, centering our narrative and opening the imaginations of audiences. We share Anishinaabe story, archetypes, and ethos which are part of the Indigenous canon of North America, but whose stories have rarely-if ever-been seen or heard on stages.

Miigis reveals the power of nature through dance, theatrical innovation and a fusion of athleticism, music and film.

Original music by Red Sky Performance and performed by Rick Sacks, Marie Gaudet and Ian de Souza.

People can gain confidence and clarity about Medicare through an online webinar on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. hosted by Everence Financial. The webinar includes the presentation “Four Steps to Medicare.”

Financial consultant and Medicare specialist Chan Gingerich will discuss enrollment and timelines, options and benefits.

People can register at everence.com/virginia, email virginia@everence.com, or call 800-442-7930.

October 3, 10, 17 and 24: 6:30-7:45. Printing Around the World! Learn four different printing methods for only $40 total! Registration is limited to adults only, and pre-payment is necessary. Please contact Susan Elliott to register: 571-277-3024

Lucketts Vintage Markets are a wildly popular Northern Virginia event that showcases more than 200 of the best “vintage hip” vendors on the East Coast. It features painted furniture, vintage garden gems, architectural salvage, crusty antiques, and all kinds of crazy-good finds. This exciting event, now in its 24th year, has a huge and loyal following from all over the DC Metro area. Live music, beer gardens, enticing food trucks, and local makers all come together for a spectacular shopping weekend.

The three-day Market hosts more than 10,000 visitors in search of the perfect vintage find. Join us! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Our Early-Buyer Weekend Pass gives you exclusive access to the Fall Market on Friday, October 11th from 8:30 am til 12:30pm. Tickets are limited, giving you first-dibs on the best finds, smaller crowds, prime parking and our Lucketts Tote with goodies! This pass also gives you access to all three days of the event included in your ticket price.

Our General Admission is good for one day admission on the day of your choosing. ** Please note that on Friday, October 11th the General Admission hours are from 12:30PM til 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th the hours are from 10 AM til 5 PM.**

Early Buyer tickets must be purchased in advance.

General Admission tickets will be available at the gate, as well as online soon. Tickets, FAQ and more info available here