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LYNCHBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 434-845-6604 www.lynchburgsymphony.com Tickets are available by calling the orchestra office or online at www.lynchburgtickets.com.


Apr 21 Lynchburg’s hometown orchestra joins the Jefferson Choral Society and Longwood University’s Camerata Singers for the world premiere of a Credo by JCS Music Director Aaron Garber. Also on the program at E.C. Glass Auditorium – the Poulenc Gloria and Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture. 3pm. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors (60+), $5 students, free 12 and under. Buy tickets at Givens Books, the Lynchburg Visitor’s Center, online at lynchburgtickets. com/lso, or call 434-845-6604.


PHASE 2 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT 4009 Murray Pl, Lynchburg, VA 434-846-3206 www.phase2club.com


Mar 30 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 26 Apr 27 May 3


The LACS In This Moment


Blackberry Smoke Pop Evil


The Worx Bret Michaels


POINT OF HONOR MUSEUM 112 Cabell St, Lynchburg, VA 434-455-6226 www.pointofhonor.org


Apr 23 Garden Day


Point of Honor is FREE to visitors from 10am-5pm. Tea and light refreshments will be served at Point of Honor and the Gift Shop will have a sale on special items.


May 22


Homeschool Open House Homeschoolers from across Virginia are invited to tour the Museum and Point of Honor as educational resources for familes. 10am-3pm. FREE for homeschoolers.


POPLAR FOREST 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Lynchburg, VA 434-525-1806 www.poplarforest.org


10am-4pm seven days a week, Mar 15-Dec 15.


Closed Thanksgiving Day. Apr 13


Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting Join us as we explore one of Jefferson’s household “necessaries”—the pursuit of crafting and brewing beer. The tasting will be held in the afternoon and will feature craft beer brewers from all over the state of Virginia, live music, local food vendors, area artisans and more. Tours of Mr. Jefferson’s house will also be available through the day.


Apr 23 Garden Day in Lynchburg Learn about historic garden archaeology and restoration at Jefferson’s retreat, an official project of The Garden Club of Virginia. 10am-4pm. Free with regular admission or a Lynchburg Garden Day ticket.


Apr 27


Conversations with Mr. Jefferson Step back in time as Mr. Jefferson hosts Benedict Arnold, where they will recount their early years and their paths as Revolutionary War Patriots—Jefferson on to Statesman and Arnold to Traitor. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended.


May 12 Mother’s Day at Poplar Forest Give mom a special treat this Mother’s Day with a FREE tour of Poplar Forest! Admission is free for mothers all day.


May 18


Stargazing at Poplar Forest Experience the night sky Jefferson-style, at his secluded retreat. Talk and stargaze with Dr. Neal Sumerlin, Retired Founding Director of the Belk Observatory at Lynchburg College. 8pm. Admission is $5.00. Ages 18 and under are free. Reservations required. Please call the Museum Shop at 434-534-8120 to reserve a space.


RED HILL


1250 Red Hill Rd, Brookneal, VA 434-376-2044 www.redhill.org


Mar 30 Easter Egg Hunt


The Patrick Henry National Memorial invites you and your children to join them on the beautiful grounds of Patrick Henry’s Red Hill to participate in the annual Easter egg hunt. This event is for the entire community. Children ages 0-12 years can search for eggs and collect lots of goodies. Bring your camera so you can take pictures. The Easter story will be told every 30 minutes by members of several local churches. This event is free of charge.


May 3


Naturalization Ceremony The Patrick Henry National Memorial invites you to attend its eighth annual Naturalization Ceremony at Red Hill. This is the final step in the process of becoming a naturalized US citizen. Wonder if you could pass the test for US citizenship? Just click here to see if you could! Buildings are open for visitors and events begin with some living history demonstrations from 9am to 10:30am, ceremony at 11am, and reception following. The public is invited to attend and Red Hill is open to the public free of charge. Seating is limited, so plan to arrive no later than 10:30am.


May 29


Patrick Henry’s 277th Birthday Come out to Red Hill and help the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation celebrate Patrick Henry’s 277th birthday with us. Normal admission rates apply, but everyone will receive a complimentary piece of birthday cake!


Jun 1 Tastings on the Terrace Join us on the terrace at Red Hill from noon until 5pm to taste the Red Hill Wine Collection! $6 tasting fee includes admission to the Patrick Henry National Memorial. Read more about the Red Hill Wine Collection and Tastings on the Terrace.


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