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Author-Artist Talk with Suzanne Stryk

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

All are welcomed to the Floyd Center for the Arts on June 22 at 7:00 pm, as Author and Artist, Suzanne Stryk, gives a talk about her book, "The Middle of Somewhere: An Artist Explores the Nature of Virginia." This event is free & open to the public, and will take place in the Community Hall at the Floyd Center for the Arts. A reception follows the talk. Copies of The Middle of Somewhere will be available for purchase.

Free

Theater Premieres in Banner Elk, NC

Banner Elk 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

For its 13th summer season, Ensemble Stage brings four premieres to Hahn Auditorium at the Historic Banner Elk School. The professional theater company performs a world premiere, an international premiere and two regional premieres.
“Usually places like Chicago, New York, Miami and San Francisco get world premieres,” says Gary Smith, artistic director for Ensemble Stage. “It’s really cool that our 99-seat professional theater in a small mountain town in North Carolina is doing this type of show.”

Event Series Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso

Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso

Ecco Adesso Vineyards 340 Ecco Adesso Lane, Fairfield, VA, United States

Join us for our Wine Down Fridays at Ecco Adesso Vineyards! What better way is there to kick off the weekend after a long work week than with a glass of delicious wine! Watch the sunset, enjoy the gorgeous mountain views, and relax. Light fare is available for purchase with our “create your own picnic basket to go” in main tasting room. We have baked baguettes, artisan cheeses, olives, jam, charcuterie, chips, & crackers. Have fun choosing the perfect wine from our extensive selection of VA & European wines, ciders, sparkling, & wine cocktails!

Floyd House and Garden Tour

Floyd Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South, Floyd, VA, United States

Get your tickets for the 2022 House & Garden Tour. The $30 Ticket Includes Tour of All 5 Houses and Gardens and a Boxed Lunch, available 11:30-1:30 pm at the Floyd Center for the Arts. No single-site tickets will be sold. Tour occurs rain or shine. Special thanks to our homeowners for opening their homes […]

$30

Magnificent Moths at Explore Park

Roanoke County's Explore Park 56 Roanoke River Pkwy, Roanoke, VA, United States

Moths are the under-appreciated cousin to the much-loved butterfly! Come spend the morning at Explore Park and help us celebrate these beautiful, nocturnal creatures for National Moth Week and give them the appreciation the deserve! We will discover some of the 10,000 species of moths in North America that make Roanoke their home. Participants will enjoy fun facts, science activities, and crafts- all the makings of a great family learning experience. By the end of this program, you'll leave with the knowledge to create your own moth observation area at home, so the fun and learning doesn't have to stop! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for all persons in attendance. Please dress for the weather.

$7

Big Walker Lookout Crafts, Authors & Free Live Music

Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA, United States

Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long.

Free

Summer Concert Series at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Blue Ridge Music Center Music Center Rd, Galax, VA, United States

The Blue Ridge Music Center’s Roots of American Music concerts are held most Saturdays—from Memorial Day through Labor Day—in the natural, terraced, outdoor amphitheater. Musical programming is managed and coordinated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the primary nonprofit fundraising partner of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Big Walker Lookout Crafts, Authors & Free Live Music

Big Walker Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA, United States

Virginia's oldest privately owned scenic attraction, Big Walker Lookout & BW Country Store has been owned and operated by the same family for over 75 years. It features more than 25 local artisans, crafters, and musicians that demonstrate their talents each weekend from May through October. Local authors do book signings and have books for sale all summer long.

Free
Event Series Oyster Sundays at 12 Ridges Vineyard

Oyster Sundays at 12 Ridges Vineyard

12 Ridges Vineyard 24981 Blue Ridge Parkway, Vesuvius, VA, United States

Welcome to 12 Ridges Vineyard, a uniquely Virginian, high-altitude vineyard, tasting room, and residence club located at Mile 25 along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Relax in the mountains with delicious wine, gorgeous views, and delectable oysters! Chef Troy will be serving oysters each Sundayt afternoon as well as other delicious food (menu changes weekly).