What's Happening in Nelson: April 2008

April 2008

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April 2008 Schedule of Events434.263.6660
4/4: CryBaby 8 pm, no cover acoustic rock/Americana.
4/5: Jim Waive 8 pm fee Country/americana.
4/9: Introductory book group meeting (5:30pm) Call CJ for details 434-962-1871
4/11: Open Mic night 8 pm
4/12: Pixy Led 8 pm, fee All-girl irish/folk/americana band.
4/18: Paul Brunett 8 pm singer-songwriter.
4/19: 1-4 pm Harmony Workshop with Sheridan Malone Fee
4/19: The Deer Creek Boys 8 pm, fee traditional bluegrass & gospel.
4/25: Lindsey Osborne and Erin James 8 pm, singer-songwriters
4/26: Mischling (featuring members of the UVa klezmer ensemble 8 pm fee

April 3
Rites of Spring French Gourmet Dinner at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

April 5
Rural Nelson Dance Party - From Aretha to Ziggy at the Hamner Theater
434 361 1999

April 5
Lovingston Opry presents Point Judith. 434-263-8305

April 5
The Nelson County Historical Society will sponsor a spring tour to Richmond for a specially guided tour of the newly renovated Capital by Jim Wooten. 434-263-5895

April 4-6
Jean R. Sampson’s Beginning Drawing-Haiku Workshop: Please join us at The Meeting Place for this creative weekend. Jean Sampson, a local artist at McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville is known for her palette-knife paintings and her startling drawings, for their precision, mysterious surrealism, and also their playfulness and love of the natural world. Through a series of exercises, learn to see as an artist sees and draw simple pencil drawings of common objects. During Jean’s workshop you will slow down and observe what this moment has to give you, and then give it back as haiku – a poem that captures and expands and experience in three lines. 434-361-2380

April 5, 6
Spring Open House at Afton Mountain Vineyards. Come taste the new 2007 white wines. Scheduled tours offered. 10 – 6 pm. 540-456-8667

April 12
Piney River Mini Triathlon. Run 1.5 miles alongside the beautiful Piney River. Paddle .76 mile on the Piney River’s Class II rapids. Bike 2.5 miles – ¾ mile up Old Rose Mill Road alongside Piney River and 1.75 miles up the Blue Ridge Railway Trail. Mountain bikes recommended. Individual or team entry. Sponsored by the Nelson County Parks & Recreation. Registration 9:30- 11:00 am. Food available. 434-263-7130

April 12
Springtime at DelFosse Winery Concert at DelFosse Winery. 6:30 pm 434-263-6100

April 12

Joy of the Garden Bazaar Spring Fling. Nelson County Garden Club. 8 am - 2 pm. Fleetwood Harmony Masonic Lodge #92, behind Nelson Memorial Library and Visitors Center, Lovingston

To bring the beauty of the spring and summer garden into your home: Ideas, advice, design tools, selected plant groupings, kits, and garden accessories. Refreshments, bake sale, and 50-50 raffles.

April 12, 13
Spring Retreat to Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Enjoy mountain views, singing birds, and spring blossoms, rain or shine from our covered picnic area. Sip on our famous pear sangria and enjoy mother nature. Taste wines and meads paired with food. Get away from your hectic schedule and slow down for a little while at Hill Top. Make it a weekend and stay at one of the local B&B's in beautiful Nelson County. 11 -5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. No fee. 434-361-1266

April 18
Spring Fundraiser at Spruce Creek Gallery. Features local artists, hors d’oeuvres, wine, music and live/silent auctions. Supports the Rural Health Outreach Program’s primary and preventive care services for uninsured/low-income residents. 6:30–10 pm. Fee. 434-263-4000 or 434-263-361-1859

April 19
Lovingston Opry presents a Special Show - 7 pm - 10 pm - Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw Star - Roni Stoneman, the First Lady of Banjo, 434-263-8305

April 19
Kayce McGehee performs in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn. 434-361-1101

April 22
Earth Day, Every Day! 2008 marks the 38th annual Earth Day celebration on April 22. Join The Wintergreen Nature Foundation this year for some eco-friendly fun for the whole family as we celebrate an entire Earth Week April 22-26. 434-325-8169

April 25
Fridays on the Patio from 5-8 pm at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

April 25-27
Spring Trail Ride at Fleetwood Community Center. A trail ride for horses and rider on variety of terrain, on self-guided trails. Trailer tie up camping available, meals provided. Fee includes 1 ½ days of riding, camping and 5 meals. 434-277-8402

April 25-27
Ann Cheeks Mixed Media – Places Loved – Painting and Collage Workshop: Please join us at The Meeting Place for this fantastic weekend. Ann Cheeks has been an “artist” since she was a little girl, creating things on paper, on the sewing machine, and in the kitchen. Her first medium was mud, then pencil and paper. She moved on to fabric and anything else she could get her hands on. She knew that Art School was her only option, so she applied to and was accepted by VCU at age sixteen. After college, Ann worked as a graphic designer (pre-computer) for 12 years with mostly environmental clients. Ann has recently been focusing on drawing and experimenting with mediums, and developed a technique using fabric, an acrylic medium and pastels to create a painting. While at the workshop, Ann will focus on her techniques, using photographs or the natural surroundings of The Meeting Place. 434-361-2380

April 26
Jeff Vogelgesang and Zachary Deming perform in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn. 434-361-1101

April 26
Join Wintergreen Performing Arts at the Foxfield Races. Enjoy the races from our private tent along the rail at prestigious “South Hill.” The event begins at 11:00 a.m. with an open bar, music and a catered brunch. The tables are set with linens and the presentation is absolutely first class! Attendance is limited to 100 people. (434) 325-8292

April 26
Danny Schmidt at the Hamner Theater . Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt's musical style draws from deeply-rooted Appalachian mountain gospel to haunted English balladry, from syncopated Piedmont country blues to vagabond 60’s protest folk-stumpery. Blending into a singular style all his own. 434 361 1999

April 26
The Wintergreen Nature Foundation presents A Cradle for Democracy Tour If you enjoyed learning about the fascinating Revolutionary War era history of Nelson County during the Winter Lecture Series, don’t miss this opportunity to see the historical homes and places first hand. We will visit several sites from the plays such as Soldier’s Joy, Level Green, and Old Keys Church. 8 AM 434-325-8169 .

April 26, 27
Wintergreen Winery’s Anniversary Celebration. Toast the winery's 15th anniversary with live music, wine and gourmet food tasting, wine/gift shop specials and door prizes. Light picnic fare and scenic riverside picnic area available. Live music. 10- 5 pm. Fee. 434-361-2519

April 27
Spring Food and Wine Pairing at DelFosse Winery from 1-5 pm. 434-263-6100