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Wintergreen Chamber Players Concert, Wintergreen at Monti- cello, July 21 and 28 — An eve- ning of chamber music performed by musicians from the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival. Co-spon- sored by Wintergreen Perform- ing Arts. 7:30pm-9pm, Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center Courtyard. Reservations are required. Adults $25, children 10-17 $10, children under 10 free; reserved tickets can be purchased online at www.win-
tergreenperformingarts.org. Cash bar. Boxed dinners priced at $17 will be available at 6pm if reserved in advance at 434-325-8292.
Heritage Harvest Festival, Sept 16 & 17 — Experience the genius of Thomas Jefferson while celebrating one of his great passions – the gar- den. Join us for the annual Heritage Harvest Festival, a celebration of gardening, sustainable agriculture and local food, held at Monticello, the mountaintop home of our third president. For the second year now, the venue for the festival will be the verdant landscape of Monticello. Attendees choose from dozens of educational programs, lectures, cook- ing demonstrations and food tastings. The popular
Tomato Tasting is a great way to enjoy the Festival while taking
in the serene setting of Jefferson’s vegetable gardening. From 9am-4pm on the West Lawn of Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center.
www.heritageharvestfestival.com
MONTPELIER 540-672-2728
www.montpelier.org
Summer Civil War Weekend, Aug 19-21 — Visit Montpelier for
a weekend of skirmishes, dress parades, and Civil War history, where General Samuel McGow- an’s South Carolinians encamped during the winter of 1863-1864. Visitors can watch reenactors use Civil War-era tools and techniques to rebuild the huts once occupied by McGowan’s troops. Also, tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier and emancipated after he Civil War. All events will be held on Route 20 across from the Montpelier Train Depot, 4 miles south of Orange, Virginia.
PARAMOUNT THEATER 434-979-1922
www.theparamount.net
Check website for a listing of events and showtimes. The Paramount Theater offers a variety of per- formances including jazz, opera, theater, comedy, dance, & sports.
WINTERGREEN 1-800-266-2444
www.wintergreenresort.com
4th of July Jubilee, July 1-4 — It’s a birthday party and we’re celebrating the red, white and blue! We’ll have music, a block party, movie under the stars, chairlift rides, games for the entire family and of course, FIREWORKS! See the mountain light up on Sunday, July 3th. 434-325-8180.
Wintergreen Summer Music Fes- tival, July 6-Aug 7 — Each sum- mer Wintergreen Performing Arts presents the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy. This summer’s theme is Realms of Gold - A Mediterranean Odyssey. More than 200 events in 33 days.
EVENTS
Admission is $10-$50. Season passes available as well as single performance tickets. For tickets call 434-325-8292. For venue information call 434-325-2200.
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6th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest, Aug 13 — Presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts. Celebrate our mountain heritage with traditional music. The 2011 program features the return of Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, The Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Virginia Ramblers, and The Carys and Vigours. 12pm at the Evans Center. Admission is $20, ages 6-7 $10, and children under 6 are free. 434-325-8292.
Labor Day Spectacular, Sept 2-5 — Includes an Arts & Craft show, chairlift rides, live music and much more. Bring the entire family for an end of the summer hurrah. For information contact Wintergreen Activities, 434-325-8180.
International Wine and Food Festival, Sept 3 — Presented by Wintergreen Per- forming Arts, explore wines from around the world—taste, compare and learn. Admission: $20.
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