What's Happening in Nelson: January 2008

January 2008

Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books
Front Street, Lovingtson
434.263.6660
1/4: Howie Campbell friends (8 pm) original singer-songwriting.
1/5: Eli Cook (8 pm, fee) blues.
1/11: Open Mic Night (8 pm)
1/12: Trees On Fire (8 pm, fee) acoustic rock/funk/progressive.
1/18: Worm Patterson All Problems Solved (8 pm) everything from oldtime to pop covers.
1/19: The Rick Olivaris Jazz Trio (8 pm, fee) gypsy jazz swing.
1/25: The Honey Dewdrops (8 pm) featuring Laura Wortman Kagey Parrish. Original Americana, country, singer-songwriting.
1/26: Gene Gayla Mills (8 pm, fee) folk country.

January 1
New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch at DelFosse Winery. 11-3. 434-263-6100

January 7-9
Wintergreen Resort Appreciation Days. Residents of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Lynchburg, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Augusta County, and Amherst County receive special discounted snowsports rates. For snowsports information please call the Ski Information Center, 434-325-2100.

January 11-13
Ann Cheeks & Jean Sampson Women’s Playshop: Please join us at The Meeting Place for an idyllic weekend. This Playshop (not workshop) is all about having fun and getting away from the real world for a little while. Jean and Ann will provide all materials and help you create your very own personal mask, “magic wands” and wild woman earrings – with quick, silly writing exercises thrown into the mix. Artists, Cheeks and Sampson are members of the McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville, VA. 434-361-2380

January 12
Wintergreen Performing Arts presents an in-home concert at Stoney Creek (Nellysford) by renowned pianist Naoko Takao. The concert begins at 7:00pm and is followed by a buffet reception. (434) 325-8292

January 13
Blue Ridge Doublecross, sponsored by Freestyle
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this exciting ski and snowboard race, sponsored by Freestyle. For information, call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100 or Freestyle at 434-978-4091. Weather permitting.

January 18-20
Gwen Weaver Origami Workshop: Please join us at The Meeting Place for this fantastic getaway weekend. Gwen Weaver, Virginia Beach, VA while growing up and attending Parochial school in Kensington Maryland, always seemed to have a scrap of paper in her pocket. Folding, creasing, opening, folding, over and over throughout the day, and by afternoon dismissal, the paper was as soft and smooth as fabric. Eureka! Little did she know a major course in her life was set in stone. Gwen received an Art History degree from the University of Maryland. You will have mountains and valleys at your Origami Workshop. 434-361-2380

January 19
Wintergreen Winery Wine and Cheese Pairing. Guided presentation of cheeses of the world paired with Wintergreen's wines. Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Limited space for this popular after hours event so reservations are necessary. 6-8 pm. Fee. 434-361-2519

January 19
Wine Dinner with Genevieve at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

January 19
In the Cabaret at The Hamner Theater- Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O'Brien at 7:30pm
Elegant Greenwich Village jazz piano and vocals 434 361 1999

January 19-20
Freestyle Demo Days
Bring yourself up-to-date with Freestyle Demo Days at Wintergreen Resort. Test out the hottest ski and snowboard equipment on the market today. For information, call 434-325-1183. Weather permitting.

January 19
Safe Sliders Kick-Off
To celebrate the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Safety Awareness Week, Wintergreen launches its 2007 Safe Sliders program with an event featuring prizes, giveaways and Ridgeley the Bear on the Blue Ridge Terrace. Targeting children ages seven to 14, the Safe Sliders program promotes a unified safety message by distributing coloring books that feature safety guidelines; providing reflective zipper pulls that attach to children’s jackets; arranging ski helmet giveaways; as well as other presentations and safety programs throughout the season. Safe Sliders, a program developed by Wintergreen Resort and the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital, recently won the Best Youth Safety Program award from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and the Excellence in Programming Award from the National Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA). 434-325-2100

January 25-27
Wounded Warriors Weekend
Wintergreen Adaptive Ski
Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing and Wintergreen Resort host more than 20 disabled soldiers and their families as part of their rehabilitation through Walter Reed Army Medical Center during the third annual Wounded Warriors Weekend. The soldiers are fitted with adaptive skis or snowboard equipment and learn a recreational skill on the slopes. Everyone is invited to experience this remarkable event and cheer on these heroes. For more information, contact Wintergreen Adaptive Ski at 434-325-2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.

January 26
Dance Night at The Hamner Theater at 9:00 pm - 434 361 1999

January 26
Wintergreen Nature Foundation presents The Times that Tried the Souls of Men
Our forefathers were faced with many choices that eventually led to the American Revolution. Experience the powerful public debates that raged during the early days and the resulting dissolution of the House of Burgesses. Then take a more personal look into the private conversations and doubts of these farmers and lawyers as they started down the road towards war with the superpower of England. 7 pm at the Nelson County High School Auditorium 434-325-8169

January 27
Glass & Powder Slopestyle
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this snowboard competition with a focus on style, sponsored by Glass & Powder Boardshop. For information, call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100 or Glass & Powder at 804-355-4441. Weather permitting.

January 28-29, 2008
Special Olympics Virginia
Alpine Skiing Championships
Nearly 100 Virginia athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete for the gold at the 2008 Special Olympics Virginia Alpine Skiing Championships. The two-day competition is held at Wintergreen Resort with time trials on the first day and the final competition on the second day. The opening ceremony kicks off the races on Monday and concludes with a dinner and dance. For more information, visit www.specialolympicsva.org.