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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Hamner Theater, June 17-27th

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Nelson County Shakespeare Festival presents
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Onstage June 17 – June 27, Wed. – Sun.

This is a dream like no other…
Set in Athens High School, meet the young lovers, the lunch ladies, the custodial staff and the IT guy and watch everything fall apart when the fairies get involved…fun for everybody!

Admission $10, $5 Seniors & under-10, $25 Family pass.
Reservations advised, 434 361 1999.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will preview June 16 and open June 17, closing June 27th. Performances held Wednesday – Saturday, June 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 20 & 27 at 2:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Will, Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30p.m.

Event Date: Sunday 20th of June 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Hamner Theater, June 17-27th

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Nelson County Shakespeare Festival presents
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Onstage June 17 – June 27, Wed. – Sun.

This is a dream like no other…
Set in Athens High School, meet the young lovers, the lunch ladies, the custodial staff and the IT guy and watch everything fall apart when the fairies get involved…fun for everybody!

Admission $10, $5 Seniors & under-10, $25 Family pass.
Reservations advised, 434 361 1999.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will preview June 16 and open June 17, closing June 27th. Performances held Wednesday – Saturday, June 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 20 & 27 at 2:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Will, Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30p.m.

Event Date: Saturday 19th of June 2010 07:30 PM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Hamner Theater, June 17-27th

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Nelson County Shakespeare Festival presents
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Onstage June 17 – June 27, Wed. – Sun.

This is a dream like no other…
Set in Athens High School, meet the young lovers, the lunch ladies, the custodial staff and the IT guy and watch everything fall apart when the fairies get involved…fun for everybody!

Admission $10, $5 Seniors & under-10, $25 Family pass.
Reservations advised, 434 361 1999.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will preview June 16 and open June 17, closing June 27th. Performances held Wednesday – Saturday, June 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 20 & 27 at 2:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Will, Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30p.m.

Event Date: Friday 18th of June 2010 07:30 PM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Hamner Theater, June 17-27th

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TONIGHT: Opening Night Champagne Reception

Nelson County Shakespeare Festival presents
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Onstage June 17 – June 27, Wed. – Sun.

This is a dream like no other…
Set in Athens High School, meet the young lovers, the lunch ladies, the custodial staff and the IT guy and watch everything fall apart when the fairies get involved…fun for everybody!

Admission $10, $5 Seniors & under-10, $25 Family pass.
Reservations advised, 434 361 1999.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream will preview June 16 and open June 17, closing June 27th. Performances held Wednesday – Saturday, June 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 20 & 27 at 2:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Will, Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30p.m.

Event Date: Thursday 17th of June 2010 09:59 AM

Location/Address: Hamner Theater

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 1999 for more information

Night Search At Wintergreen Ends On Good Note : 6.14.10

Yvette Stafford
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Map courtesy of Google.com : The area highlighted in blue is where rescue teams were setting up for a search Monday night. Click to enlarge or see interactive map in post.
Map courtesy of Google.com : The area highlighted in blue is where rescue teams were setting up for a search Monday night. Click to enlarge or see interactive map in post.

Blue Ridge Overlook
Nelson County, Virginia
A search that was getting into high speed ended happily Monday night just after 10PM. Wintergreen Rescue and other area rescue teams were dispatched to the area of the Blue Ridge overlook to look for a missing resident of the mountain. Wintergreen Fire Chief, Curtis Sheets, tells NCL they were informed of the person being overdue and not returning home for about three hours. Chief Sheets went on to say the person may have been affect with Alzheimer’s and lost her way back home.


View Wintergreen Search Area in a larger map
Above is an interactive Google Map of the area.

No sooner than a helicopter had been dispatched and other crews assembled, the person was found not too far from her home on Devils Knob. Other than minor scrapes, she appeared to be okay.

NEW ART DISPLAY at THE JAVA DEPOT

Yvette Stafford
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Event Image
Paulette Albright is a local artist living in Montebello. She works in oil with both a brush and palette knife. Local scenery, birds and wildlife are her favorite subjects. June 15-July 15
Come take a look!

Event Date: Tuesday 15th of June 2010 12:00 PM

Location/Address: 80 Mosby Run

Contact Telephone Please call 434 361 2324 for more information

Grand Discovery Days Covered The Weekend : 6.14.10

Yvette Stafford
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Photos By Paul Purpura ©2010 : www.nelsoncountylife.com : Antique cars line the lawn of Pharsalia in Tyro as part of Grand Discovery Days held this past weekend. Click on any photo to enlarge.
Photos By Paul Purpura ©2010 : www.nelsoncountylife.com : Antique cars line the lawn of Pharsalia in Tyro as part of Grand Discovery Days held this past weekend. Click on any photo to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
It was a busy weekend across Nelson as the summer season is kicking into full gear. Grand Discovery Days highlighted Saturday and Sunday’s events all over the county as part of the Nelson Scenic Loop.

Peter Agelasto speaks to some of the people in attendance at the start of Grand Discovery Days in Spruce Creek Park this past Saturday morning.
Peter Agelasto speaks to some of the people in attendance at the start of Grand Discovery Days in Spruce Creek Park this past Saturday morning.
Allen, Chris, Andrew and Danny Hodge, local juggling superstars, opened Grand Discovery Days with a performance at Spruce Creek Park.
Allen, Chris, Andrew and Danny Hodge, local juggling superstars, opened Grand Discovery Days with a performance at Spruce Creek Park.
The Junior Hodge isn't old enough to be juggling just yet, but bet it won't be too long!
The Junior Hodge isn't old enough to be juggling just yet, but bet it won't be too long!
Photo by Yvette Stafford : Part of a prelude to the Grand Discovery Days was an old fashioned square dance held at RVCC. The event was sponsored by the Nelson County Community Foundation.
Photo by Yvette Stafford : Part of a prelude to the Grand Discovery Days was an old fashioned square dance held at RVCC. The event was sponsored by the Nelson County Community Foundation.
Saturday, People gathered on the lawn at Pharsalia in Tyro to enjoy a meal as another stop on the Nelson Scenic Loop.
Saturday, People gathered on the lawn at Pharsalia in Tyro to enjoy a meal as another stop on the Nelson Scenic Loop.
Pharsalia has a rich Nelson history dating back to the 1700's.
Pharsalia has a rich Nelson history dating back to the 1700's.
Dinah Ashely plays music at The Java Depot as part of another stop on the loop.
Dinah Ashely plays music at The Java Depot as part of another stop on the loop.
The Piney Mountain Boys played authentic mountain music at The Dodd Cabin as part of another loop attraction.
The Piney Mountain Boys played authentic mountain music at The Dodd Cabin as part of another loop attraction.
Another stop on the NSL was Skylark Farm just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway northwest of Montebello. It's best known for its nearby Christmas Tree Farm.
Another stop on the NSL was Skylark Farm just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway northwest of Montebello. It's best known for its nearby Christmas Tree Farm.
Jeff Trollinger of the VA Dept Of Game and Inland Fisheries talks to a group gathered at Skylark Farm this past Sunday.
Jeff Trollinger of the VA Dept Of Game and Inland Fisheries talks to a group gathered at Skylark Farm this past Sunday.
Kids fly kites in the wide open fields at Skylark Farm where Grand Discovery Days wrapped up this past Sunday.
Kids fly kites in the wide open fields at Skylark Farm where Grand Discovery Days wrapped up this past Sunday.

The official celebration commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be held later this year, but tons of events are taking place all summer long. You can read more by clicking here.

Nelson Scenic Loop on the web by clicking here.

Junior Ranger Camp at Humpback

Yvette Stafford
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Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway will hold a Junior Ranger Camp for ages 8-12 on June 30, July 1 & 2 from 10-2PM. You must register in advance and space is limited. There is a fee. Call 540-943-4716.

Event Date: Wednesday 30th of June 2010 10:00 AM

Location/Address: Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Appalachian Farm activities, Veterans and old-time music

Yvette Stafford
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Join in the fun at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm to celebrate July 4 and
recognize Veterans at 1:00 PM. Mac and Annie will play old-time music at 2:00 and all day the farm will host livestock, crafts, draft horses and Appalachian farm activities from the late 1890s

Event Date: Sunday 4th of July 2010 10:00 AM

Location/Address: Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

Music under the walnut tree at Humpback Rocks

Yvette Stafford
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There’s more mountain fun with Grass Roots as they entertain at this 1890’s Appalachian Homestead Bring a picnic and a chair.

Event Date: Sunday 11th of July 2010 02:00 PM

Location/Address: Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway

Contact Telephone Please call 540-943-4716 for more information

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