What's Happening in Nelson: March 2008

March 2008

Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books 
Front Street, Lovingston
434-263-6660
3/1:  Red River Roller Coaster (8 pm, fee) folk, country, Americana.
3/7:  Gil Somers and Sheridan Malone (8 pm) folk/Americana singer-songwriting.
3/8:  Dallas Wesley and Joia Wood with special guest Jacqueline Stem (8 pm, fee) Americana, singer-songwriting.
3/14:  Open Mic night (8 pm)
3/15:  Molimo (8 pm, fee) acoustic rock.
3/21:  Sally Rose Monnes and The Dotts (8 pm) folk-rock,  singer-songwriting.
3/22:  The Accordion Death Squad (8 pm, fee) gypsy & klezmer music.
3/28:  Howie Campbell & friends (8pm) folk singer-songwriting.
3/29:  Miles Pearce and Humberto Sales (8pm, fee) Flamenco & classical guitar.

March 1
The Lovingston Opry presents the Deer Creek Boys. 434-263-8305

March 1
Wintergreen Winery Wine and Cheese Pairing. Guided presentation of cheeses of the world paired with Wintergreen's wines. Fee includes generous wine tasting and wine glass. Limited space for this popular after hours event so reservations necessary. Located on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 6 -8- pm. Fee. 434-361-2519

March 1
Mardi Gras at Wintergreen Resort - Wintergreen Adaptive Ski
Enjoy a masquerade ball, a Cajun dinner, slopeside Dixieland music, costumed snowtubing races, the crowning of the King and Queen, and synchronized skiing. This annual celebration is the major fundraiser for purchasing and repairing adaptive ski equipment, instructor training and overall administration of the Wintergreen Adaptive Ski program. For more information and tickets, contact Wintergreen Adaptive Ski at 434-325-2007 or visit www.skiwas.org.

March 1
Music by Kayce McGehee in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy. 434-361-1101.

March 1
In the Cabaret at the Hamner Theater. Charlottesville Playback Theatre. This troupe of actors, dancers, musicians takes stories from the audience and plays them back, sometimes with hilarious result, sometimes with more serious result, but always insightful and interesting. Doors open at 6:30pm, Show begins at 7:30pm. Reservations required. Phone 434.361.1999

March 8
February 15
Music by Hungrytown in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy. 434-361-1101.

March 9
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.

March 10-12
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.

March 15, 16
St. Patrick’s Day Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Join the Allen Sisters for a celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Food paired with Mead enjoyed by the Irish for centuries. 11- 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. No Fee. 434-361-1266

March 15
Celtic Wine Dinner at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

March 15
Music by Howie Campbell in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy. 434-361-1101.

March 16
Freestyle Rail Jam
Wintergreen’s Terrain Park is the site for this thrilling competition on the rails, sponsored by Freestyle. Boarders and skiers welcome. For information, call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100 or Freestyle at 434-978-4091. Weather permitting.

March 17
St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Hamner Theater. Come & join us in raising a glass to St Patrick. Internationally-renowned flute-maker Patrick Olwell and son Matthew (of the Good Foot Dance Co.) & friends celebrate St Patrick's Day at the Hamner with music and dancing. Bar/door opens at 6:30 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm. 434 361 1999.

March 19 - 22
7:30pm. Am I Black Enough Yet? by Clinton A. Johnston. No matter who you are or where you're from, for one night at the Hamner Theater, you get to be African-American. Playwright Clinton A. Johnston takes you on a touching, thoughtful, and hysterically funny tour of the state of Blackness in America. Opening Night performance Wednesday, March 19 will be followed by a Champagne Reception with cast & crew. There will be a talkback with playwright & cast following Saturday's show.190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, Va 22920 434.361.1999

March 21-23
Easter Celebration at Wintergreen Resort
Bring the family to Wintergreen Resort during Easter for the resort’s annual holiday egg-stravaganza! It’s an entire weekend of festivities, with a traditional Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet parade, craft workshops and egg decorating. Create a new tradition with Easter Sunday brunch at The Copper Mine Restaurant.

March 22
Lovingston Opry presents The Country Fried Grass - Ready to Flat Foot? 434-263-8305

March 22
Easter Saturday Barrel Tasting at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

March 22
Music by Jan Smith in the Fountain Room at the Mark Addy. 434-361-1101.

March 23
Easter Sunday Winemaker’s Brunch at Veritas Winery. Enjoy fine dining at Easter lunchtime. Brunch starting with champagne cocktail then five courses at a pace to keep the family completely involved and happy. 12 -3 pm Fee. 540-456-8000 ext. 107

March 28
The Nelson Center - 7:00 pm. Earl Swift, a staff writer for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, and an author of several books about VA events, among them Journey on the James: Three Weeks through the Heart of Virginia and The Tangierman's Lament and other Tales of Virginia (2007) will be in Nelson County. Included in his recently released book are three chapters that relate to Nelson County - When the Rain Came (Hurricane Camille), History Floats (James River bateau trip), and In the Radiance of Master Charles (Synchronicity on Adial Rd). Sponsors of the event are the Nelson County Historical Society, Oakland Museum and Rockfish Valley Foundation. His brief comments about the book will be followed by a book signing and refreshments. Free and open to the public.

March 29
Mr. Swift will also speak and be honored at a reception at Elk Hill, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Agelasto III on Saturday, March 29th at 10 a.m. This event is also free but space is limited and reservations can be made by calling 434.361.2251 or agelasto@mindspring.com ; Of particular interest to those who live in Nelson County is the fact that Earl Swift has written much about Nelson County, including his paperback, Journey on the James: Three Weeks Through the Heart of Virginia, and his booklet , “When the Rain Came” about Hurricane Camille and the flood of August 1969. His most recent book, The Tangierman’s Lament and Other Tales of Virginia includes tales of some ordinary and extraordinary residents of Nelson County. Three of his chapters include stories about the days before and after Hurricane Camille , the river bateaux that journeyed up and down the James River, and Master Charles of Synchronicity. Earl Swift has been a Fulbright fellow and five times nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. These events are sponsored by the Nelson County Historical Society, Oakland Museum and Rockfish Valley Foundation.

March 29, 30
Spring Open House at Afton Mountain Vineyards. Come taste the new 2007 white wines. Scheduled tours offered. 10 – 6 pm. 540-456-8667

March 29
Slide and Splash Bash
Celebrate the end of a great snowsports season at Wintergreen’s third annual Wicked Huge Park Party. For information, call the Ski Information Center at 434-325-2100.

March 29
In the Cabaret at the Hamner Theater- Paul Curreri Eloquent, modern country blues & folk artist returns by popular demand. He performed every instrument & every vocal on his latest release, The Velvet Rut, which garnered a 5-star review from Mojo Magazine ("Superb 5th album from Virginia's best-kept secret") Doors open at 6:30pm, Show begins at 7:30pm. Reservations required. Phone 434.361.1999

March 30
Food and Wine Pairing at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100