Piedmont artist Armand Cabrera will demonstrate his plein air painting technique this Saturday at the Burwell Morgan Mill in the village of Millwood. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. visitors will have the opportunity to observe Cabrera at work; he will also welcome questions and discussion about the painting in progress. The demonstration is part of the [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Clarke County, Events, History and Historic Places on September 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
The cat’s out of the bag about the town of Culpeper as a destination for foodies and history buffs, brimming with charm (and gourmet delights). No boutique embodies the town’s joie de vivre more fully than The Frenchman’s Corner. We stopped by on Friday (with a Frenchman in tow) and chatted with Marc Ast, the [...]
Filed under: Culpeper County, Shops and Boutiques on September 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
There is nothing more enjoyable then a good book and a fine bottle of wine– why not combine the two? The recent release Barboursville Vineyards: Crafting Great Wines Inspired by Spirits of the Past is crafted by historian (and wine buff) Chiles T.A. Larson. The book is a pictorial history of Barboursville Vineyards, the property, the vineyard [...]
Filed under: Events, Orange County, Wineries on September 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
Piedmont Council of the Arts is launching a new series called Creative Conversations, a forum for arts-related idea exchange and collaboration. The goal of the program is “to bring arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and community leaders together to develop strategies for strengthening the arts in our community.” To date over 20 groups have registered [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events on September 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
This Sunday I hope you will join me in a Slow Sunday celebration by baking bread. The editor of Resurgence Magazine began a campaign called Slow Sunday and is a great concept that can create some real change. Think Globally, Bake Locally. The intention is to spark a resurgence in local production and to commit [...]
Filed under: Culpeper County, Events, Local Products, News, Piedmont Regions on September 27th, 2008 | No Comments »
Paul R. Farmer, former President of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, snapped this inspiring shot in Rappahannock County. RLEP is a local, citizen-based conservation group dedicated to preserving the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County, Virginia. For more of Paul’s gorgeous photos, check out his photo gallery. (Click here for the “Earth [...]
Filed under: Friday Photo, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Rappahannock County on September 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
It is hard to pass up an opportunity to enjoy so many great wineries in one place. Virginia Wine Events has put together an exceptional event for wine lovers! Hailed as the “East Coast’s largest grape-a-thon,” The Virginia Wine Festival will be held on September 27th and 28th at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in [...]
Filed under: Events, Prince William County, Wineries on September 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
Meet General Robert E. Lee, General Stonewall Jackson, Colonel John Mosby and other figures from the past at this Saturday’s Warrenton-Fauquier Heritage Day to be held in Old Town Warrenton beginning at 10 a.m. Rain or shine, there is something for everyone.
Scheduled activities and exhibits include a gold mining and panning demonstration, an 1860’s [...]
Filed under: Events, Fauquier County, History and Historic Places on September 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
The Piedmont Environmental Council’s Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign has had a tremendous response; consumers are stocking up on produce at the lively farmers markets located in each of the Piedmont’s counties, and local businesses– listed in the PEC’s local good guide– have noticed a definite increase in business, with customers mentioning the guide.
PEC has [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Local Products, Orange County, Restaurants on September 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Take me to your leader!
Details are slowly leaking out about the 21st annual VA Film Festival, presented by the University of Virginia. “Alien Invasion” is the theme. First and foremost a location has been targeted; premieres will take place within the McCormick Observatory. While screenings take place in the lecture room, the Dome [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Culpeper County, Events on September 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
