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Tom Spande at the Middle Street Gallery. Jun. 1 - Aug. 31, Open Fri, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Small realist paintings from Maine to Rappahannock. Call for opening reception. Middle Street, Washington. 540-675-3440. www.middlestreetgallery.org Frederic Eberhart - Piedmont Mosaics at Caulfield Gallery. Sep. 1 - Sep. 29, Thurs. Mon., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or by appointment. Breathtaking, large format photography of the Piedmont area. A unique photo-mosaic process is used by the artist to make the photos come alive. Caulfield Gallery, Washington. 540-675-3214. www.caulfieldgallery.com Benita Rauda Gowen at the Middle Street Gallery. Sep. 5 - Sep. 28, Open Fri, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Paintings and collages in expressive color. Call for opening reception. Middle Street, Washington. 540-675-3440. www.middlestreetgallery.org Thomas Mullany at R. H. Ballard Gallery. Sep. 27 - Oct. 19, Artist's reception Sept. 27, 4.30 - 7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. R.H. Ballard Gallery, Washington. 540-675-1411. www.rhballard.com Linda Lawler at Middle Street Gallery. Oct. 3 - Oct. 28, Opening reception, Oct. 4, 3 - 6 p.m., Gallery hours Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Linda Lawler is a local artist and a registered copyist at the Natonal Gallery of Art in Washington DC. The exhibition will include some of her copies from the National Gallery along with works which were directly inspired by her copyist works. Middle Street Gallery, Washington. 540-364-4043. www.middlestreetgallery.org Vivianne deKosinsky at R. H. Ballard Gallery. Oct. 25 - Nov. 16, Artist's reception Oct. 25, 4.30 - 7 p.m. Hand colored etchings. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. R.H. Ballard Gallery, Washington. 540-675-1411. www.rhballard.com Wayne Paige at Middle Street Gallery. Oct. 31 - Nov. 30, Opening reception, Nov. 1, 2 - 5 p.m., Gallery hours Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p,.m. New drawings titled ....0101.... Middle Street Gallery, Washington. 540-675-3440. www.middlestreetgallery.org 4th Annual Rappahannock Studio and Gallery Tour. Nov. 1 - Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This increasingly popular tour/show features 17 artists studios and 7 art galleries with more than 50 new and returning artists' newly created work in a variety of medias. Maps will be provided with driving directions. $10 per person. Start at the Fire Hall, Washington. 540-675-3193. www.raac.org Taking Flight - A group show of Avian imagery. Nov. 6 - Nov. 30, Opening reception Nov. 8, 2 - 6 p.m., Gallery hours Thurs - Mon. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or by appointment. Award winning and internationally known artists, known for their careers in bird imagery, join together for a show celebrating our avian friends. Caulfield Gallery, Washington. 540-675-3214. www.caulfieldgallery.com Small Works at R.H. Ballard Gallery. Nov. 22 - Dec. 7, Artists reception Nov. 22, 4.30 - 7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. R. H. Ballard Gallery, Washington. 540-675-1411. www.rhballard.com Group Christmas Show at Caulfield Gallery. Dec. 4 - Dec. 29, Opening reception Dec. 6th, 2 - 6 p.m. Gallery hours Thurs - Mon. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or by appointment. Gallery and guest artists' show featuring small paintings, one of a kind gifts and art pieces for the holiday season. Caulfield Gallery, Washington. 540-675-3214. www.caulfieldgallery.com Holiday Show at Middle Street Gallery. Dec. 5 - Dec. 28, Gallery hours Fri - Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Small art and craft works for the holiday shopper. Refreshments served all month. Middle Street Gallery, Washington. 540-675-3440. www.middlestreetgallery.orgRappahannock County
Henry V. Sep. 13 - Sep. 14, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2.30 p.m. This production is by the Cambridge University Stage Tour (CAST) which has toured America each September with a Shakespeare play since 1999. Adults $20. Students under 18 $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.castonline.org From Blues to Bossa. Sep. 20, 8 p.m. An intimate evening of jazz with two of the Theatre's most popular jazz musicians, Bill Harris and Chuck Redd. The music will include classics from the jazz/standards canon and the music of Brazilian masters, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ivan Lins. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Folk Music From Russia. Sep. 28, 3 p.m. Russian and Eastern music performed by the Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra. Balalaikas, domra and bayons (Russian accordions) with Russian folk percussion and wind instruments. Conducted by Svetlana Nikonova, a graduate from the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg where she was a member of the world renowned Andreyev Balalaika Orchestra. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Music of Handel, Rachmaninov, Chopin and Barber. Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Concert pianist Katarzyna Marzec-Salwinski will play the Suite No. 8 in F Minor by George Frederic Handel, Preludes from Op. 23 by Sergei Rachmaninov, Chopin's Ballade in F Minor and Sonata for Piano by Samuel Barber. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Celtic Music. Oct. 18, 8 p.m. The ever popular Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton return for their Annual Fall concert at the Theatre. Celtic music played on a variety of authentic insturments. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Mad About You. Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Jacqueline Neimat, soprano, tenor tba, and George Peachey, piano, and Elizabeth Daniels, narrator. Love songs from opera and Broadway. Mozart, Donizetti and Puccini followed by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Smithsonian at Little Washington. Oct. 26, 3 p.m. This is the 17th season at the Theatre for the Smithsonian Chamber Players, under the direction of Kenneth Slowik. The first of two fall concerts in the “Brilliance of the Baroque” series. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Chuck Redd & The Statesmen of Jazz. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Chuck Redd will play vibes with the Statesmen of Jazz, featuring Houston Person on saxophone, Mickey Roker on drums, Bob Cranshaw on bass and Tamir Hendelman at the piano. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Ben “Cooter” Jones at The Theatre. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Ben “Cooter” Jones returns to the Theatre for an evening of stories and music. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Smithsonian at Little Washington. Nov. 23, 3 p.m. The second “Brilliance of the Baroque” concert of the current season with The Smithsonian Chamber Players, under the direction of Kenneth Slowik. The series will continue in the Spring. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Jazz Trio at the Theatre in Little Washington. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Frank Vignola, the fabulous jazz guitarist, returns to the Theatre for another outstanding concert! Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-1253. www.Theatre-Washington-Va.com Good Tidings of Great Joy. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. The Blue Ridge Chorale presents Christmas music in the holiday spirit. Reservations should be made through the Chorale. Adults $20. Students 18 and under $5. The Theatre, Washington. 540-675-3502. www.brcsings.comRappahannock County
Cooking with Apples - Appetizer to Dessert. Sep. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn how to use apples in savory and sweet dishes that taste good and are easy to prepare. $50 includes lunch of dishes prepared and recipes. Laughing Duck Gardens, Washington. 540-675-3525. www.Laughing DuckGardens.com Kitchen Garden Workshop: Fall Salads. Oct. 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There's more to salad than lettuce! Learn how to grow, harvest and mix greens and other ingredients for different tastes and textures, and to make simple as well as unusual dressings. $50 includes lunch of dishes prepared and recipes. Laughing Duck Gardens, Washington. 540-675-3725. www.Laughing DuckGardens.com Thanksgiving with a Twist: Traditional Ingredients, Unusual Preparations. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Unusual and delicious holiday dishes. Learn to make cranberry shrub, silky pumpkin soup, crab quiche and upside down maple apple tart. $65 includes lunch of dishes prepared and recipes. Laughing Duck Gardens, Washington. 540-675-3725. www.Laughing DuckGardens.comRappahannock County
Harvest Wine Makers Dinner at Rappahannock Cellars. Sep. 20, 7 p.m. Join Wine Maker, Jason Burrus and enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Katie Creveling. Seating is limited. Call for reservations and details. Rappahannock Cellars, Huntly. 540-635-9398. www.rappahannockcellars.com Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Gala Release at Gray Ghost. Nov. 1, 7.30 - 10.30 p.m. Gray Ghost's most elegant party of the year! The only time this limited production is served. Catered dinner and dancing to live music. Black tie optional. Reservatons required. Call for details. Gray Ghost, Amissville. 540-937-4869. www.grayghostvineyards.com Excerpts from Septime Webre's “Nutcracker” at The Theatre. Dec. 7, 2.30 p.m. The Washington Ballet - for its festive fundraiser - is presenting excerpts from this season's ”Nutcracker” together with a luncheon at the Inn at Little Washington. Contact the Ballet at 202-362-3606 for prices and reservations. Rappahannock County
Civil War Authors Day at Gray Ghost. Nov. 15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Throughout the day authors will be in attendance to sign books, tell vignettes and bring the Civil War to life. A must for every history buff. Check website for authors who will be attending. Gray Ghost, Amissville. 540-937-4669. www.grayghostvineyards.comRappahannock County
Planning Your New Kitchen Garden. Oct. 11 - Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. 2-day workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to start a successful kitchen garden in the spring. Session 1 covers designing, soil, composting and what to do through the fall and winter to be ready. Session 2 focuses on selection of plants, growing, maintaining and harvesting. Demonstrations and participation. $75 for 1 session. $120 for 2 sessions. Lunch, refreshments and handouts included. Laughing Duck Gardens, Washington. 540-675-3725. www.Laughing DuckGardens.comRappahannock County
Marriott Ranch - Guided Trail Rides. Ongoing. Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Monday. Rides at 10am, 12noon and 2pm. 90 minute trail rides in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Reservations recommended. $32 weekdays, $36 weekends. Hume. 540-364-3741. www.marriottranch.comRappahannock County
Columbus Day at Unicorn Winery. Oct. 11 - Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres - including the Simply Cheddar cheeseball - and wine specials in the tasting room. A souvenir glass is also included in the price. Fee. Unicorn Winery, Amissville. 540-349-5885. www.unicornwinery.com Fall Harvest Festival. Oct. 11. Check website or call for times and details. Sharp Rock Vineyards, Sperryville. 540-987-8020. www.sharprockvineyards.com Military Appreciation Day at Gadino. Nov. 9. Celebrate Veterans Day with all-American appetizers. 10% discount on wines offered to anyone with military ID. Call for time and details. Gadino Cellars, Washington. 540-987-9292. www.gadinocellars.com Holiday Open House at Unicorn Winery. Nov. 15 - Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sweets and treats abound while you select your wine for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. Gift baskets and an extensive selection of wine accessories will make your gift giving easier. Fee for food. Unicorn Winery, Amissville. 540-349-5885. www.unicornwinery.com Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost Vineyards. Dec. 6 - Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The world's largest Christmas display of cork, complete with a Christmas tree, sleigh and reindeer. Enjoy a vast array of holiday foods and wine. Adults $15, includes food, wine and souvenir holiday glass. Under 21, $7. Gray Ghost Vineyards, Amissville. 540-937-4869. wwwgrayghostvineyards.com Chilly vs. Chili at Unicorn Winery. Dec. 6 - Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Escape the cold and warm up with hearty chilis. Sample great wines and great food. Do some Holiday shopping at the same time! Fee. Call for details. Unicorn Winery, Amissville. 540-349-5885. www.unicornwinery.com Christmas at the Cellars. Dec. 13 - Dec. 14, 11.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Toast the Christmas season with new wine releases, mulled wine, live music and hot soup. Call for details. Rappahannock Cellars, Huntly. 540-635-9398. www.rappahannockcellars.com Santa Claus Visits Gray Ghost. Dec. 14, 1 - 4 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa. Free gift for each child. Free. Gray Ghost Vineyards, Amissville. 540-937-4869. www.grayghostvineyards.com