March 23, 2009
Share You will not want to miss this awesome Roots/Blues act at DBBC, Thursday, March 26th, 7-10pm! Michael Pickett travels throughout Canada and the U.S. entertaining folks with his harmonica and acoustic guitar playing. Michael embraces the blues with style, substance and musical integrity. If you missed our Tapping Out party with Jason’s special release [...]
March 23, 2009
Share Blues, Brews,& BBQ at DBBC, Wednesday, March 25th, 7-10pm! Enjoy Michael Muvaney, an international blues artist in the brewpub. Michael once lived in Nelson County in the late 70′s. Remember to check out our spring fling t-shirts/glasses. Have you got your euro sticker- available in two sizes-great for laptops-cars-skateboards-and more! Event Date: Wednesday 25th [...]
March 23, 2009
ShareOn Saturday, April 4, The Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC) in Nellysford will host a benefit concert to raise money for the playground it plans to install this spring. The concert will feature the Jan Smith Trio, the Virginia Ramblers, Kim and Jimbo Cary, and the Afton Amblers. The concert will take place in the [...]
March 23, 2009
ShareWintergreen Performing Arts presents Casino Night: An Evening in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at the Pair-o-dice Hotel, Saturday, March 28, 2009, in the ballroom at Wintergreen Resort. Try your luck at black jack, roulette, horse racing, craps, poker and more. 6 pm: Pre-Party Round Up (live auction with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink); the games [...]
March 23, 2009
ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia The days are getting longer, warmer, and minds are focused on swimming pools and lazy days in the sun. But…. the folks at Wintergreen Resort had one last run Sunday at their annual Pond Skimming event. A special thank you to Paul Purpura, our Mountain Photographer, who day after day, [...]
March 22, 2009
ShareArrington/Colleen Nelson County, Virginia So what does 40,000 pounds of white potatoes look like all in one place? Just take a look at these pictures our Ben Hernandez got shots of Saturday, and you will know. Just after daybreak the load was dropped on the parking lot of Nelson United Methodist Church as part of [...]
March 20, 2009
ShareRoseland/Beech Grove Nelson County, Virginia Breweries in Nelson County, Virginia continue gaining popularity throughout the Eastern U.S. Friday evening, Devils Backbone Brewing Company and owner Steve Crandall got a nice story on the evening news from station WDBJ 7 in Roanoke. Lynchburg Bureau Chief, Tim Saunders, spent time in Nelson Interviewing Crandall and told the [...]
March 20, 2009
ShareFriday, March 27th 7PM WHAT MIGHT THE FUTURE HOLD? Meteorologist, Jeff Halverson looks to the future and what we can learn from the 2008 hurricane season as he discusses tropical tempests, ocean temperature and global warming. This event will take place at the Rockfish Community Center. There is a fee involved. Please register ahead. We [...]
March 20, 2009
ShareFrom: “IBEC Customer Service” Date: March 20, 2009 5:22:12 PM EDT To: “info” Subject: Martins Store Broadband over Powerline Update March 20, 2009 Martins Store Substation BPL Update March 20, 2009 We have made significant progress this week. All backbone units on the Afton 3 headend have been hung. We expect to finish Woodsmill 1 [...]
March 20, 2009
Share Jan’s trio will charm you as you dine at DBBC,Sunday, March 22nd, 6-9pm. Jason has just released his Belgium Wit Bier. Two other of Jason’s brews to try are Ramsey’s Draft Irish Stout and the Dead Bear Oak Aged Imperial Stout! Event Date: Sunday 22nd of March 2009 06:00 PM Location/Address: at the intersection [...]