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EVENTS EVENTS
CHARLOTTESVILLE & SURROUNDING AREAS
Fridays After Five, Fridays Apr 15-Sept 9 — Every Friday during the season, the Pavilion hosts a FREE concert showcasing local and regional talent. Over 65,000 people attend Fridays After Five per season, making it a signature event of downtown Charlottesville. The 2011 season of Fridays After Five, presented by Bud Light, features exciting artists and provides fun for music fans of all ages. Located on the east end of the historic downtown mall, Charlottesville in the nTelos Wireless Pavilion.
www.thenteloswirelesspavilion.com
and Country Fair, June 18 — The self-driven tour highlights some of the most beautiful farms in Keswick along with a Country Fair at the historic church on Rt. 231, between Keswick and Gordonsville. From 10am-4pm. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of event (children 12 and under are free).
www.grace-
farmtour.org for complete details.
Orange County Fair, July 21-24 — An old fashioned county fair in the truest sense; no midway carnival, no high pressure selling activities. Each year, we put together a col- lection of activities, contests, and entertainment aimed at creating a fun atmosphere for all members of our community and our guests. We invite you to enjoy a clean, wholesome, family-oriented week- end that focuses on the joy of rural living. The Orange County Fair is a safe place for children to experi- ence our agricultural heritage. The Orange County Fair will be held at Montpelier Station, VA behind Montpelier’s old Visitor’s Center on Route 20. 540-661-5393.
www.orangecountyfair.com
Shenandoah National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration, Mar 7-Oct 10 — From the breathtaking views along the Skyline Drive, to the splendor of watching a bear and her cubs, to the thrill of hiking to a mountain summit, it’s hard to leave Shenandoah without being inspired. There are eight counties that actually border the park but twelve are participating in the celebration as a regional effort to increase the public’s awareness of the beauty and culture of the area. To see a list of upcoming events visit
www.celebrateshenandoah.org
Charlottesville City Market, Satur- days, Apr-Sept — familiarize your- self with foods and products from the region by local farmers, garden- ers, bakers, and craftspeople. This is definitely a shoppers delight and is a great place to begin the search for a picnic lunch! All goods are either homegrown, home baked or homemade. Hours: 7am-noon. Water & First Streets, Charlottesville, VA 22902. 434-970-3371.
www.charlottesvillecitymarket.com
“Beyond the Gates” of Virginia’s Celebrated Farms, Grace Epis- copal Church Historic Farm Tour
ASH LAWN-HIGHLAND 434-984-0922
www.monticello.org
Annual Flag Day Celebration, June 14 — Learn about the changes made to the flag during Monroe’s time. Hear president Monroe discuss the flag and what it means in his own words. From 1-4pm.
Elizabeth Monroe’s 243rd Birth- day, June 30 — the lives and roles of women on the plantation as we celebrate Mrs. Monroe’s birthday. Refreshments, colonial games, a co- lonial etiquette lesson, and a house tour, all with regular admission.
Celebrating America’s Indepen- dence, July 4 — Work and play on a 19th century plantation. Craft demonstrations, colonial games and more. Bring your picnic and lunch with us on the lawn.
Bastille Day, July 14 — the French Connection. le 14 juillet will feature President James Monroe discussing this historic day in French history and the role he played in it. From 1-4pm.
Quartetto Di Sassofoni Acca- demia Concert, Wintergreen at Monticello, July 14 — This per- formance, part of the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival, will feature one of Italy’s outstanding chamber music ensembles, playing a mix of classical and jazz works for saxophone quartet. Co-sponsored by Wintergreen Performing Arts. 7:30pm-9pm, Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Courtyard. Reserva- tions are required. Adults $25, children 10-7 $10, children under 10 free; reserved tickets can be purchased online at www.wintergreenperformingarts. org. Cash bar. Boxed dinners priced at $17 will be available at 6pm if re- served in advance at 434-325-8292.
MONTICELLO 434-984-0922
www.monticello.org
Behind-the-Scenes-Tours, 2011 — These hour-long guided tours focus on domestic life at Monticello during Jefferson’s retirement years and feature visits to rarely seen rooms on the second and third floors of Monticello. Tours are offered daily at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. $37; reserved tickets are recommended and are available online at
www.monticello.org
Annual Monticello Independence Day Celebration and Naturaliza- tion Ceremony, July 4 — There is no more inspirational place to celebrate the Fourth of July than Monticello, the home of the author of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. Since 1963, more than 3,000 people from every corner of the globe have taken the oath of citizenship at the annual Monticello Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony. 9am. Reservations not required. See the expanded July 4th at Monticello page for more information about this exciting annual event.
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