Community Calendar

The Steel Wheels present the 12th annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival June 20-22, 2025 at Natural Chimneys Park and Campground in Mt Solon, VA. Three days, five stages, and 50 bands at the beautiful Natural Chimneys Park, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

2025 Line Up: Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Del McCoury Band, Rayland Baxter, Kathleen Edwards, Tim Baker & All Hands, Donna The Buffalo, The Steel Wheels, Bella White, Town Mountain, Tophouse, Charlie Parr, Southern Avenue, The Deslondes, Sinkane, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Nefesh Mountain, Larry Keel's Electric Larry Land, Pert Near Sandstone, Jon Stickley Trio, Larry & Joe, SUSTO Stringband, The Lowest Pair, Emily Nenni, Debutants, Rosali, Eddie 9V, Kassy Valazza, Holler Choir, David Nance & Mowed Sound, The Faux Paws, Tony Furtado Trio, The Woodshedders, Eli West Quartet, JP Harris, Malena Cadiz, The Sentimental Gentleman, The Judy Chops, Prends Courage, Danny Knicely & Cesar Garabini, Mackenzie Roark & The Hot Pants, Erin Lunsford, South Hill Banks, Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses, Gold Top County Ramblers, Ragged Mountain String Band, The 45's, Red Wing Academy

The towering limestone chimneys, reaching more than 120' in the air, provide a spectacular backdrop for you to lounge in the Music Meadow and hear some great music in the great outdoors. Red Wing is a family-friendly event that focuses on the whole experience: an incredible variety of food, craft vendors, kids activities, camping, swimming, organized bike rides, yoga, runs, hiking adventures, and much, much more! Plus, close proximity to great hiking and fishing.

Early Bird Tickets and Camping Launch dates and details will be announced later this fall. Festival Line Up to be announced early in 2025.
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Get ready for a thrilling ride with the classic 80s hit, 9 to 5, live on stage! Join Violet, Judy, and Doralee as they team up to take down their sexist, egotistical boss in a hilarious, heartwarming tale of empowerment and revenge. With catchy tunes by Dolly Parton and loads of laughs, this musical celebrates sisterhood, standing up for yourself, and taking charge! Don't miss the fun - it's all about taking care of business!

This play is presented as part of Oak Grove Theater's 2025 season. Tickets must be purchased for the entire season - no individual tickets are sold. Season tickets are $60 for all 5 shows. Find more information at oakgrovetheater.org and purchase tickets here.

Oak Grove Theater is a community theater group that performs an annual five-play summer season. The plays are performed at night, out-of-doors, at beautiful Oak Grove just outside of Verona. Please feel free to come picnic at the Oak Grove before the sun sets and the play begins.

Just as Juneteenth, as first celebrated by African Americans in the 1860s, was a holiday of newness and exploration, this workshop will focus on new beginnings and creativity in our writing. First, we'll briefly talk about the history of Juneteenth. Then, we'll use short passages by contemporary Black poets, novelists, and essayists, pieces that contain themes of Juneteenth's resilience and renewals, as inspirations to start a new fiction, poetry, or non-fiction piece. Participants will be asked to read short passages before the workshop, provided by the instructor. This workshop will be taught by Kalela Williams, director of Virginia Festival of the Book.

Head on over to the the South River Greenway at Constitution Park in downtown Waynesboro for a fun, free concert from 6:00 – 8:00 PM every Thursday evening, May 8-July 3, 2025. Food trucks and children’s activities sponsored by BRCM will also be at Groovin’, so bring the whole family!

June 19: Redd Dotts 2

Food Truck: Micahs Coffee

Check out the full summer concert line-up here

The band Skullcap takes its name from an herb used in indigenous medicine that is used to ease
depression or anxiety. Their debut album, Snakes of Albequerque on Cuneiform Records,
combines jazz, rock, and free improv to form a memorably tuneful kind of road movie
soundtrack. The music navigates wildly different terrain from Tennessee to Monterey to New
Mexico. The group is a trio led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Anthony Pirog and
cellist Janel Leppin, who have been making music together for over 20 years. Anthony is well
known for his work with jazz/rock group The Mezzthetics, and Janel has released several duo
and solo albums, as well as two recordings with her group Ensemble Volcanic Ash. They met
drummer Mike Kuhl about 15 years ago in their home town of Baltimore.

At a time the band members view as an incredibly stressful moment for many Americans, Leppin
says "We have something to fight for. We can’t abandon this place or the people living here for
all its conflicts and challenges. This record is a way to step into our power as we meet this
serious moment full on. We’ll need to access joy and courage moving forward and the music
speaks to that."

The way the band writes holds a major key to figuring out Skullcap. Mike Kuhl says "There are
no lead sheets or scores. We write together, bringing in basic ideas - not much information is
given. I bring in some sort of groove or vibe, and then I let Anthony and Janel do what they do.
All of our material is composed together - there is 100% trust within this group.”

An annual community gathering to celebrate Juneteenth with the whole family. Our theme this year is, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs. We are also honoring the historically African American fraternities and sororities, commonly called the Divine Nine. There will be HBCU reps on site, a panel discussion, food and a step show! Bring the whole family!

Explore the contrast of shadows and light on this slow, intentional morning walk in nature. Highland’s Carla Anderson will lead a contemplative walk on Highland’s Rustic Trails on Thursday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., observing how light transforms the landscape and pausing to journal and sketch pattern and contrast. Through guided prompts, participants will consider the interplay of darkness and brightness—not just in nature, but in our own lives.

The cost of this guided walk is $5 per person. Participants must purchase tickets in advance. This walk is designed for participants aged 12 and up and is limited to fifteen individuals. Appropriate hiking shoes, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen are a must. Participants are encouraged to bring their own journals.

Please note that pets are not allowed on the trails except on designated Highland Rustic Trails Dog Days (visit https://highland.org/events/ for upcoming events). Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are always permitted.

Join Us for a Day of Local Finds & Handmade Treasures!

Discover the best of the Shenandoah Valley at Vendors of the Valley — a one-day craft and vendor fair showcasing handmade goods, unique gifts, local artists, and small businesses from our community. Whether you're shopping for something special or just want to explore, there's something for everyone!

Free Entry | One-of-a-Kind Finds | Support Local Makers