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Photos By Victoria Mininger : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Curtis Matthews (2nd from left) and The Dave Matthews Band on stage at Nelson County High School this past Saturday - March 19, 2011.

Curtis Matthews Tribute : A Sold Out Event!

[ 2 ] March 20, 2011

ShareLovingston Nelson County, Virginia Sold Out! “No more room. It was a great concert event with so many exceptional bluegrass and musical artist under one roof,” said Victoria Mininger, NCL’s East Nelson County Photographer. We first told you about the upcoming tribute to Curtis in our March 2011 issue of Nelson County Life Magazine. The [...]

Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : NCL Mountain Photographer, Paul Purpura, grabbed several nices shots of what's called a Supermoon rising over the Rockfish Valley Saturday night. his shot was taken from Founders Vision Overlook above Wintergreen Resort.

Supermoon Rises Over Nelson

[ 0 ] March 20, 2011

ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia According to the experts, a supermoon hasn’t occurred in our area for about 20 years. So, NCL Photographer, Paul Purpura wasn’t going to miss this chance! He grabbed some very nice pictures from atop Wintergreen this past Saturday night. Nice photos Paul! Tweet This Post

GARY RANDAL IN THE PUB

GARY RANDAL IN THE PUB

[ 0 ] March 20, 2011

Brunch or Lunch – fresh homemade specials just for you. Pair with your favorite DB beer, wine or housemade cocktail while listening to Gary Randal and his acoustic guitar.

Charlottesville Design House 2011 Hard Hat Preview

Charlottesville Design House 2011 Hard Hat Preview

[ 0 ] March 20, 2011

Come see the 2011 Charlottesville Design House before its renovation and enjoy blues, brews, and BBQs with live entertainment courtesy of Bluzonia! And save the dates for the 2011 Design House tours! The house will be open from May 7th through the 22nd. Proceeds for all Design House related events benefit the Shelter for Help in Emergency and its mission to end domestic violence in our community. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit www.cvilledesignhouse.com.

Photo By Ann Strober : ©2011 www.nelsoncountylife.com : A moderate sized brush fire can be seen on a mountainside at the end of Spruce Creek Road just south of Nellysford.

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Spruce Creek & Old Wintergreen Store

[ 0 ] March 19, 2011

ShareNear Nellysford Nelson County, Virginia Updated 4:00PM EDT Origin of fire located and under control. Updated 2:40PM EDT Firefighters have located origin of blaze and are getting equipment to the scene to get it put out. Around 2:30 PM EDT firefighters in Nelson County wore working to determine the best attack on a brush fire [...]

JASON RING IN THE PUB

JASON RING IN THE PUB

[ 0 ] March 19, 2011

Enjoy fresh craft beer, delicious entrees and great music by Jason Ring. Don’t forget to check out our homemade desserts!

Tribute to Curtis Matthews

Tribute to Curtis Matthews

[ 0 ] March 19, 2011

Oakland Museum will present “A Tribute to Curtis Matthews,” an old time and bluegrass music concert celebrating the life of Nelson County’s most influential banjo picker, on Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Nelson County High School auditorium.
Among the featured musicians who will be playing with Matthews are Jimmy Fortune of Statler Brothers fame, David Matthews, Tom Proutt, Eddie Witt, The Little Mountain Boys, The Country Ramblers, Ral Satterwhite, R.E. Simpson and the Allen Family Band. Jimbo Cary will be the emcee.
Tickets will be available in advance at the Nelson County Visitors Center in the Nelson Memorial Library building on US 29 in Lovingston for $10. Tickets will be $15 at the door.

Trail Ride by Horseback

Trail Ride by Horseback

[ 0 ] March 19, 2011

Enjoy a guided ride through the Blue Ridge foothills. Meet at the Nelson Center to be transported to the stable. Ages 10 & up
FEE: $40 Register by March 11

Camp Holiday Trails Chainsaw Day

Camp Holiday Trails Chainsaw Day

[ 0 ] March 19, 2011

Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for children with special health needs in Charlottesville, Virginia, is pleased to announce Chainsaw Day on March 19th, 2011. In preparation for spring, Camp Holiday Trails needs help clearing brush and fallen trees. The cut wood will be used during our Summer Camp programs for campfires. This is a BYOC – Bring Your Own Chainsaw – event, and sawing will commence at 10 am and will wind down around 12 noon with some hot drinks. Volunteers can take some firewood home.

Splash & Dash This Weekend At Wintergreen Resort

Splash & Dash This Weekend At Wintergreen Resort

[ 1 ] March 18, 2011

ShareWintergreen Resort Nelson County, Virginia Though not the official end to ski season, there may be a few more days, Pond Skimming at Wintergreen Resort marks the unofficial end to the ski season. If you’ve never seen it, it’s the craziest thing ever! Just take a look at the shot above from one of the [...]

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