Arts & Culture

Franklin County

The 77 Restaurant "Monday Night Jam Session" is located in Ferrum, Va. Every Monday night friends and neighbors gather to play music and relax at the restaurant. The restaurant does not offer food and the time of the jam session, but drinks are available. This is a free family friendly event that you are sure to enjoy. The 77 Restaurant "Monday Night Jam Session" is an Affiliated Venue on The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.

Scott County

The Clinch Mountain MusicFest is more than just another music festival. Its a unique music experience born from the desire to preserve and foster the rich musical heritage brought to Appalachia by fiercely independent and resourceful Scots, Irish, Anglo, Welch and German settlers in about 1750. These hardy souls built their log cabin homes on steep mountain ridges and in deep, dark hollers by rushing mountain streams. The Clinch Mountain Music Fest is an Affiliated Festival on The Crooked Road: Virginia's Music Heritage Trail.

Franklin County

Footlights of the Blue Ridge-Heritage Music Program Outdoor mini-festival located at the Rocky Mount Farmers' Market at Citizen Square admission: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 10 All programs are organized and implemented by the Community Partnership for Revitalization of Rocky Mount, proud supporters of the Crooked Road Music Trail initiative and the Footlights of the Blue Ridge. Please visit CPR online at www.historicrockymount.com or call 540-489-3825 for more information.

Carroll County

Sample Grimes Golden, Newtown Pippin, Ashmead's Kernel and Pomme Gris with nationally known apple expert, Tom Burford, at Foggy Ridge Cider's fall open house. Learn about heirloom apples and bring your own mystery apples for identification. Enjoy Dogtown Pizza's famous artisan pizzas and fall mountain views. All this and 91 year old Eldon Gardner playing his harmonica and washboard tie. Cider tasting free. Pizza $10 to $15. Experience priceless.

Carroll County

Fall in an apple orchard couldnt be better. Sample cider and mead paired with tasty seasonal treat at Foggy Ridge and nearby neighbor Blacksnake Meadery. $5 fee covers tastings and food pairings at both locations.

Carroll County

Tired of shopping? Need to entertain out-of-town guests? Escape the relatives with a relaxing drive on the Blue Ridge parkway and visit to Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery. Taste cider overlooking heirloom apples orchards at Foggy Ridge and enjoy mead on Blacksnake Meaderys Sippin Porch. Sample gourmet treats of the sesason paired with award winning cider at mead. $5 fee covers treats and tasting at both locations.

Carroll County

Double the fun. Finish your holiday shopping and stock up for the cold winter months with cider from Foggy Ridge and mead from Blacksnake Meadery. Enjoy mulled mead by the fire at Blacksnake Meadery and apple themed treats at Foggy Ridge. No charge for this last open day of the season.

Franklin County

At first glance there is nothing very unusual about the Dairy Queen in Rocky Mount Virginia. It is pretty much a typical Dairy Queen as Dairy Queens go. But if you are there on a Thursday morning from September to the end of May you are in for a treat. There is mountain music - mainly bluegrass - at the Rocky Mount Dairy Queen on Thursday mornings! You had better get there early too or you will be left standing out by the coffee dispenser. The Dairy Queen dining area quickly fills up with the regular attendees who make it there week after week.

Galax (City)

Whether you're experienced in sewing or a complete beginner, this series will show you the simple sewing techniques necessary to make a series of fun projects. Take the classes individually or $100 tuition for the whole series! May 19 - Decorative Woven Thread "Bowl" Tuition: $20 Mat.fee: $8 May 26 - Picture-It-Pillow Case Tuition: $20 Mat. fee: $10 June 2 & June 9 [two-day class]- Ribbon Scarf - Tuition: $40 Mat. fee: $20 June 16 & June 23 [two-day class] - Picture-It Tote Bag - Tuition: $40 Mat. Fee: $20

Wythe County

Watch & Learn as local crafters Martin & Linda Garthaffner display their talents of wood carving, pyrography (wood burning), and lantern making to create beautiful handcrafted works of art. Observe the time and care that goes into each of their unique pieces. Artists will be available to demonstrate techniques and answer questions about the craft. Sure to be a fun time!