What's Happening in Nelson: May 2008

May 2008

Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books
434-263-6660
5/2:  Brian Patrick 8 pm singer-songwriting & covers.
5/3:  Blue Line Highway 8 pm, fee Acoustic rock & Americana.
5/9:  Open Mic night.
5/10:  Gene & Gayla Mills CD Release Party 8 pm, fee country/folk  singer-songwriting
5/16:  Worm Patterson & All Problems Solved 8 pm Motown, gospel and other covers
5/17:  Mongrel 8pm, fee acoustic rock.
5/23:  Closed
5/24:  Trees on Fire 8 pm, fee acoustic rock/funk/progressive.
5/30:  Bent Theatre Comedy Improv 8 pm, fee
5/31:  Byron Massie and Dallas Wesley 8 pm, fee  country & Americana

May 2
Wintergreen Performing Arts’ Magic of Music Ball at Veritas Vineyard and Winery promises to be the event of the year with dining, dancing, and exciting live and silent auction items. Proceeds support Wintergreen Performing Arts’ artistic and educational programs. (434) 325-8292

May 3
Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery 5th Year Anniversary Celebration. Come and help us celebrate our 5-year anniversary with complimentary foods, music and discounts in our tasting room. Located in beautiful Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 11-5:30 pm .No fee. 540-456-8400

May 3
Nelson Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race is suitable for experienced paddlers. Our goal is to promote recreation, conservation and sportsmanship through paddling rivers and lakes in and around Nelson County. The race is 8 miles of class I – II+ whitewater and typically takes from 80 to 100 minutes to complete. The race is followed by a social/picnic/awards ceremony. 434-277-8023

May 3
May Day Mead Tasting at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Sip through time at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery as you learn about the worlds oldest alcoholic beverages. Enjoy the drinks once enjoyed by the Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings. Play medieval games, listen to medieval musical instruments, learn about ancient cultures and crafts from the Society of Creative Anachronisms. Wine tasting will include mead, cyser, pyment, melomels. 11-5 pm. No fee. 434-361-1266

May 3
Cinco de Mayo Dinner at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

May 10
Cardinal Point Concert Series. Live music at the winery. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and the enjoy the view. Discounted admission if you bring non-perishable food items for our local food bank. May cancel if inclement weather, please call. 11 am –5:30 pm. Fee. 540-456-8400

May 10 The Hamner Theater presents In the Cabaret - Saturday, Barbara Martin and Mac Walter Acoustic blues/jazz duo - Songs that ring with wit & truth. 434 361 1999 Reservations only

May 10, 11
Wintergreen Winery’s “Time Out for Mom”. Give Mom a time out! Let her relax and enjoy a winery visit complete with complimentary wine tasting and light hors d'oeuvres plus a fresh flower for each Mom. Sample a delicious selection of foods, browse through the extensive gift shop
for a special gift for Mom and/or picnic outdoors and soak in the scenery. Light picnic fare will be available for purchase to enjoy at the picnic area on the banks of the Rockfish River. 10 – 6 pm. 434-361-2519

May 11
Mother’s Day at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery. Treat Mom to a tasting and some complimentary homemade soups. Mom gets a free Cardinal Point wine glass to take home! 11-5:30 pm. No fee. 540-456-8400

May 11
Mother’s Day Winemaker’s Brunch at Veritas Winery. Treat your mother, yourself or other loved ones to a gourmet brunch stating with champagne cocktail then five courses paired with Veritas wine. 12-3 pm. Fee. 540-456-8000 ext 107.

May 11
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch from 11-3 at DelFosse Winery. 434-263-6100

May 11
Mother's Day Brunch at the Mark Addy Inn. 434-361-1101

May 16
The Rockfish Valley Foundation, Central VA Master Naturalist Chapter and the Charlottesville Astronomical Society invite you to enjoy an evening of stargazing at Spruce Creek Park. The event is open from 6:30 to 10:30. Bring your picnic, enjoy a country sing-a-long and some-mores (provided) around a campfire. Stargazing will start at approximately 8:30. This event is open and free to the public. Parking is available off Glenthorne Loop. Rain date is May 17. CAS members will be on hand with their telescopes and binoculars to provide views of a number of celestial objects. The 12 day-old moon will dominate the evening sky. You can expect to see lunar features such as craters, maria, mountain ranges, and valleys. Mercury will be an "evening star", visible low in the western sky at sunset. Saturn will be well placed to display its rings, which will be at near-maximum tilt for this year. You will also be able to pick out its largest moon, Titan. Mars, although not nearly as close to Earth as it was at the beginning of this year (and therefore much smaller in appearance), will be west of Saturn in the sky and possible to see, too. In the northern sky, you will be able to view the companion star of Polaris (not visible to the naked eye) and also look at the double star, Mizar, in the Big Dipper. A variety of the brightest deep-sky objects may also be visible, including the Beehive (an open galactic star cluster), one or two massive globular star clusters, and perhaps a few northern galaxies. 434 361–2251

May 16 and 18
Wildflower Symposium: Celebrate the 25th year of this trademark TWNF event. The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s location in the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it an ideal place to enjoy the beauty the spring has to offer. In the early spring before the trees are full, the hillsides are warmed by the sun and the wildflowers are in full bloom. Experience this special time at Wintergreen by attending the Spring Wildflower Symposium. Instructors of the weekend include well known botanists, authors, and artists, each prepared with a full weekend of activities and lectures that will reconnect you with nature. 434-325-8169

May 19-22
Ron Ranson Watercolor Workshop: Please join us at The Meeting Place for Ron’s fantastic workshop. Artist Extraordinaire, Ron’s watercolor paintings are both impressionistic and representational. Using his signature hake brush, his aim is to produce strong and colorful paintings with an economy of strokes and a limited palette. He teaches freedom of expression and simplicity. You will learn how to paint decisively and quickly. Ron not only does several demos each day, but works with each student on a one to one basis. Strong design principles are emphasized, and his English sense of humor keeps the class laughing. He is one of the world’s most traveled watercolor teachers, giving workshops and private lessons to students on every continent for many years. 434-361-2380

May 23 - June 1
The Hamner Theater presents A Shadow of Honor, by Peter Coy. A play about history and family, love and war, where past and present collide with a new generation, and something has to give. May 23 - 24, Fri - Sat at 7:30 pm,May 28 - 31, Wed - Sat at 7:30 pm, June 1, Sun at 2:00 pm. Free Preview Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 pm. May 25, Sun at 2:00 pm 434 361 1999

May 23-25
Montebello Spring Trail Ride. Bring your own horse to the Blue Ridge Mountains and ride scenic trails through woodlands, meadows and ridge tops. Fee includes meals and camping space. Benefits the Montebello Volunteer Fire & Rescue. 540-377-5754

May 24
Festival of Wines presented by the Wintergreen Performing Arts, a not-for-profit music organization located in Nelson County’s Blue Ridge Mountains bringing a year-round program of education and entertainment to Central Virginia. 12 to 6:00 p.m.

May 24
Memorial Day Weekend barbeque at DelFosse Winery from 11-3. 434-263-6100

May 24
Wintergreen Performing Arts presents a Festival of Wines. Wine tastings from Virginia’s very best wineries will be offered throughout the day beginning at noon. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, light fare and the cool mountain air. Proceeds support Wintergreen Performing Arts’ artistic and educational programs. (434) 325-8292

May 24, 25
Wintergreen Winery’s “Wine into Summer” Memorial Weekend Celebration.
Kick off the lazy days of summer with a festive day or two of wine, music, picnics by the Rockfish River and fun for all! Admission includes live music, wine and food tasting, wine glass, riverside picnics, wine/gift shop specials, door prizes. A scenic family-friendly setting on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 10 -6 pm. Fee. 434-361-2519

May 24, 25
The 29th Annual Fiesta de Primavera at Mountain Cove Winery. The oldest single winery festival in Virginia. Celebrate the release of new wines, with live music, good food and great tours. No pets, please. 11 am-5 pm. Fee. 434-263-5392

May 24, 25
Valley Green Gallery Summer Kick Off Art and Craft Show. Outside show and sale of more than 35 local and regional artists & Artisans unique creations. Hours 10-5 pm Saturday; 11 – 4 pm Sunday. 434-361-9316

May 23-26, 2008
Don’t miss Memorial Weekend at Wintergreen with four days of activities, including mountaintop fireworks! The event includes music, food, a fun-filled day at the lake, and much more. For festival information, contact Wintergreen Activities at 434-325-8180. For overnight accommodations, call 800-266-2444.