May 19 Sunday
ON SUNDAY 19MAY FROM 2-4PM THE PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM WILL PRESENT A TALK BY W.C. GRANDLE WHO WILL SPEAK ON THE GRANDLE FUNERAL HOME IN BROADWAY VA. HE IS THE RETIRED FORMER CO-OWNER OF GRANDLE FUNERAL HOME.
ADMISSION IS FREE, DONATIONS APPRECIATED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 540 896 7900 OR VISIT PLAINSMUSEUM.COM.
Join us as we remember the Battle of New Market that raged across Jacob Bushong’s farm and the soldiers that struggled there. Special emphasis will highlight the role of the Cadets from the Virginia Military Institute that were asked to fill a gap in the Confederate battle line and helped to turn the tide of the battle.
The museum and grounds will host numerous living historians who will tell the story of the battle through programs and presentations designed to educate and entertain. Visit with the Society of Civil War Surgeons and delve into the aftermath of battle and the people responsible for caring for the wounded. Handle period fire-arms courtesy of The American Civil War Original Long Arms Collectors group. Take time to visit the military camps and ask what daily life was like for Civil War soldiers. Explore the home built by Jacob and Sarah Bushong where they sheltered with their family as the heaviest fighting raged outside their door. These and many other activities await you!
The second annual WATERWORKS new works festival runs May 17 through June 2 at Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville. The three-week festival features 19 new theatrical works from local and global playwrights, 16 directors, and over 50 performers. Other featured works include Locally Sourced, the Charlottesville Playwrights Collective, and Community Deep Dive educational workshops. Start and end times vary; visit livearts.org for tickets and information.
May 20 Monday
“The Spirit of Summer” is a show by the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society. Their shows always delight and amaze with their creativity and craftsmanship. Do join us for First Friday on May 3. There will be light refreshments and live music by The Countryside Garage Band.
More information can be found on our website: oasisfineartandcraft.org, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oasisfineartandcraft.
Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.
Need to relieve some stress? Tess Yergin invites you to come join the fun in her painting class, Introduction to Meditative Dot Painting. The class is open to ages 16 and up, requiring no previous art experience. While the focus is on freestyle, you will explore the whimsical world of dots as a daily meditative practice as well as sharing tips and secrets for creating your own colorful pieces! There are two dates left to accommodate busy schedules. You are welcome to register for as many as you’d like. (Jan 13- 1:00-4:00pm, Jan 15- 6:00-9:00pm, $95, SVAC Studio at 416 W. Main Street) To register: svartcenter@gmail.com.
May 23 Thursday
May 24 Friday
The Soil and The Seed Project's free ORDINARY TIME CONCERT SERIES is for KIDS, FAMILIES, and EVERYONE seeking a beautiful place to listen to beautiful music that helps us all recognize God in the ordinary. (In the church calendar year, Ordinary Time is the season between Pentecost and Advent.) The first concert on May 24 features musicians from The Soil and The Seed Project and includes music from the newest album release. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner (as you wish), and lots of friends to share the evening with in the serene natural beauty of the amphitheater at the Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center.