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Orange County
Virginia's Piedmont - Through the Artists Eye. Nov. 9 - Nov. 14. A 5-day event showcasing Piedmont Art History and Hospitality. A chance to meet the area's top artists, (culinary and otherwise), authors and musicians and to share in their celebration of the heritage and outstanding beauty for which the Virginia Piedmont is known. $745 includes overnight accomodation at an Historic B&B, all dinners and lunch on Nov. 14th. Check website for details. 540-672-7311. www.vapiedmontarts.comOrange County
Barboursville Vineyards: Crafting Great Wines inspired by the Spirits of the Past. Sep. 6, Noon - 3 p.m. The winery will host a book signing party to launch a splendid and comprehensive history of the estate. The author Chiles T. A. Larson and the Winery Founder/Owner Gianni Zonin will be on hand to sign copies. This will be of great interest to lovers of Piedmont Virginia. Reservations not necessary. Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville. 540-832-3824. www.barboursvillewine.comOrange County
Recital by Mariusz Patyra at Barboursville. Oct. 8, 7 p.m. A chance to hear world famous violinist Mariusz Patyra - winner of the Niccolo Pagannini Competition - on his 4th US tour. He will include works by Chopin, Debussy and Pagannini. This is a fundraiser for the Chopin Foundation of the US. $100 per person. Barboursville Winery, Barboursville. 540-832-0071. www.mariuszpatyra.com Four County Players - “Looking Glass Alley.”. Oct. 30 - Nov. 8, Thu-Sun., All performances at 8 p.m. except Nov. 2 which is at 2.30 p.m. Hamlet melds into Alice and vice-versa in a Wonderland tale of two stories, twice told, simultaneously! Presented by Cakes 'N Ale and Four County Players. Written and directed by Robert Wray. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 - Pay what you can. All other performances $8. Barboursville Community Center, Barboursville. 540-832-5355. www.fourcp.org Ghost Walk At The Exchange Hotel. Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 7 - 9 p.m. The Board of Directors act in scenarios that could have taken place from the time period the Exchange Hotel was a working hotel (1860 - 1862) through its time as a hospital (1862 - 1865.). Adults $6. Seniors $5 Children 6 - 15 Free. Under 6 free. Exchange Hotel, Gordonsville. 540-832-2944. www.hgiexchange.org Four County Players - “A Christmas Carol.”. Dec. 5 - Dec. 20, Fri-Sun. Evenings at 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2.30 p.m. A classic Christmas tale told from another perspective. Edited by Bill Thomas and directed by Clinton Johnston. Adults $14. Seniors/Students $12. Children 12 and under $10. All Friday performances $5. Barboursville Community Center, Barboursville. 540-832-5355. www.fourcp.orgOrange County
Barboursville Vineyards Guest Chef Lunch Series . Aug. 23, 1 p.m. Chef Nathan Beauchamp formerly of 1789 Restaurant in Washington DC will prepare a 4-course lunch paired with 5 Barboursville wines. $90 per person all inclusive. Reservations required. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.com Italian Harvest Feast at Palladio. Sep. 27, 1 p.m. A traditional 4-course feast prepared by Guest Chef Cesare Lanfranconi of Tosca Ristorante, Washington DC. The meal will be expertly paired with 5 Barboursville wines. Reservations required. $95 per person - all inclusive. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.com Barboursville Vineyards Guest Chef Lunch Series . Sep. 27, 1 p.m. A 4-course Italian Harvest Feast, paired with 5 Barboursville wines, prepared by Chef Cesare Lanfranconi of Spezie Restaurant, Washington DC. $95 per person all inclusive. Reservations required. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.com The Octagon - a spectacular daylight feast at Palladio. Oct. 18, 1 p.m. Palladio's Chef Melissa Close will prepare a special 4-course feast to reveal 4 distinct vintages of Octagon, the most honored wine in Virginia. The lunch will be preceded by barrel tastings and the winemaker's reflections on how Octagon came into being. Seating is limited. Reservations required. $150 per person - all inclusive. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.com Truffle Dinner at Palladio. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Palladio's Melissa Close and Guest Chef Craig Hartman, from Keswick Hall, will prepare a 5-course truffle feast, expertly paired with 5 Barboursville wines. Reservations required. $155 per person - all inclusive. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.com New Year's Eve at Palladio. Dec. 31, 7.30 p.m. Celebrate the New Year with a 5-course dinner prepared by Chef Melissa Close and expertly paired with 5 Barboursville wines. Reservations required. $155 per person - all inclusive. Palladio Restaurant, Barboursville. 540-832-7848. www.barboursvillewine.comOrange County
Orange Street Festival. Sep. 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A popular event for locals and visitors. Arts, crafts and food vendors line the streets. 8-hours of entertainment for the family. Downtown Orange. 540-672-1653. www.visitorangevirginia.com Fall Fiber Fest and Sheep Dog Trials. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sheepdog trials, workshops, competitions and a parade on Saturday. No pets. Check website for details and times. Montpelier, Montpelier Station. 434-973-5764. www.fallfiberfestival.org Annual Street Festival at Gordonsville. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Local artists will display their crafts. Call for details. Downtown Gordonsville. 540-832-3297. Pick of the Piedmont Wine Festival. Oct. 25 - Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 14 wineries will present their wines. Music, artisans and crafters and a feast of goodies, including crabcakes and gourmet coffees. Cooking with Wine featuring Chef Randy Cooper of Elmwood at Sparks. Advance tickets $12. $20 at the gate. Booster Park, Orange. 540-672-5216. www.orangevachamber.comOrange County
“The Montpelier Enslaved Community”. Jun. 1 - Oct. 25, Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. A guided tour to see the archaeological sites and hear the stories of the enslaved community living at Montpelier. Includes tour of the kitchen and slave cemetery. Call for details. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728. www.montpelier.org James Madison Museum - New Exhibit. Sep. 1 - Dec. 31, Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. An important exhibit reflecting on the friendship between Presidents James Madison, James Monroe and Zachary Taylor. James Madison Museum, Orange. 540-672-1776. www.jamesmadisonmus.org Grand Opening of Montpelier. Sep. 17. Celebrate the completion and restoration of Montpelier, the home of James Madison. The restoration has taken 4 years and is a replica of how it was in James & Dolley's retirement era. Furnishings will be limited. Call for details. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728. www.montpelier.org Archaeology/Work Study Progam at Montpelier. Sep. 28 - Oct. 4. Watch archaeologists and students uncover slave quarters in the mansion yard. Call for details. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728. www.montpelier.org Veterans Day at Montpelier. Nov. 11. Montpelier salutes all veterans with free admission for those serving or who have served. Call for details. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728. www.montpelier.org Holiday Shopping at James Madison Museum. Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Holiday gifts for everyone at the newly expanded gift shop. Presidential, Revolutionary War, Civil War and Virginia items all on sale. James Madison Museum, Orange. 540-672-1776. www.jamesmadisonmus.orgOrange County
Freedmans Farm Tour, and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour at Montpelier. Nov. 2, Call for times. Tour of the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-1864 Confederate winter camp. Included in price of admission to Montpelier. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728 ex. www.montpelier.org Wreath making at Barboursville. Dec. 6, Noon - 3 p.m. Learn to create your own special holiday wreath using boxwood, assorted greens and natural decorations. All materials are included along with treats and hot cider. Reservations required. $40 - bring your own pruners. Barboursville Winery, Barboursville. 540-832-3824. www.barboursvillewine.comOrange County
Big Woods Walk at Montpelier. Oct. 19, 2 p.m. Recognized as a National Natural Landmark, the Big Woods is recognized as the best example of old-growth forest in the Piedmont. Free to Members of Montpelier. Montpelier, Orange. 540-672-2728. www.montpelier.org Orange Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Oct. 31, 3. - 5 p.m. Children, ages through 8, come in costume to Main Street to find the merchants outside their shops with treats. Treats are also given out at Taylor Park and there is a child safety fair at the Train Station. Free. Taylor Park, Orange, and Main Street Orange. 540-672-2540. www.orangedowntownalliance.org Montpelier Hunt Races. Nov. 1, 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. An exciting day of world class racing in one of America's most beautiful spots. Enjoy the popular Jack Russell Terrier Races and tailgate with friends. Call for tickets and information. Montpelier, Montpelier Station. 540-672-0027. www.montpelier.org Veterans Day Parade. Nov. 8. The parade starts at the Exchange Hotel and passes through downtown. Call or check website for details. Exchange Hotel, Gordonsville. 540-832-2944. www.hgiexchange.org Christmas Parade in Orange. Dec. 5, 6.30 p.m. Details not available. Call fior information. 540-672-5216. Open House at Exchange Hotel. Dec. 7, 3 - 5 p.m. Santa Clause will be at the Exchange Hotel and there will also be refreshments. At the end of the Open House everyone will walk down to Main Street for the lighting of the Christmas tree. Exchange Hotel, Gordonsville. 540-832-2944. hgiexchange.orgOrange County
Annual Autumn Explosion and Barrel Tastings at Barboursville. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A chance to buy rare vintages and sample 2008 wines. Live music and much more! Light fare from Palladio Restaurant will be available for an additional fee. Adults $15 includes souvenir glass. Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville. 540-832-3824. www.barboursvillewine.com Fall Barrel Tasting at Horton. Nov. 1 - Nov. 2. Taste '07 and '08 wines from the barrel and enjoy the Fall colors in beautiful Orange County. $5 includes souvenir glass. Horton Vineyards, Gordonsville. 540-832-7440. www.hvwine.com Horton Vineyards Thanksgiving Open House. Nov. 28 - Nov. 29. Join us for hot soup and Horton Norton chili. Browse for gifts for the wine lover and walk off the Thanksgiving feast with a stroll through the vineyard. $5 includes souvenir glass. Horton Vineyards, Gordonsville. 540-832-7440. www.hvwine.com