The events featured are presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. or our member businesses and community groups.
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WIN $500Design the 2015 Steppin' Out t-shirt! Steppin' Out is a summer festival sponsored by the Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. and held on the first weekend in August of each year. August 7 & 8, 2015 will mark the 35th annual celebration.
Profits from T-shirt sales not only fund this event, but also are used to support downtown and community improvements and activities such as the Farmers Market, the Downtown Master Plan, downtown benches, the Hand-in-Hand playground, the Arts Initiative, economic development and numerous downtown festivals. For more information
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THE LYRIC - OCTOBER 15- 31
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Sept 26- Oct 2- Movie at the Lyric - A Most Wanted Man Oct 1- FREE Movie at the Lyric- Indian Relay Oct 3 & 4- Midnight Movie at the Lyric- The Room
Oct 5- Live at the Lyric - Della Mae at 8pm
Oct 7- FREE Movie at the Lyric- Prisoner of Her Past- 4pm
Oct 3-9- Movie at the Lyric - Get On Up Oct 11- Live at the Lyric- Einstein's Monkey, 1pm show Oct 12- FREE Movie at the Lyric- Orchestra of Exiles- 1:30pm Oct 14- Blacksburg Newcomers Club 9-11:30am Oct 10-16 - Movie at the Lyric - Calvary
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Oct 17-23 - Movie at the Lyric - Love is Strange
Oct 17- Special Event at the Lyric- Wish You Well Community Screening- 6 & 9pm
Oct 18- FREE Movie at the Lyric- Shenandoah at 1pm
Oct 19- Special Event at the Lyric- Wish You Well Community Screening, 1:30 &4pm
Oct 24-30 - Movie at the Lyric - The One I Love Oct 25- 10th Annual Gay In Appalachia- 1pm Oct 29- American Shakespeare Center at the Lyric- 7:30pm Oct 31- Nov 6- Movie at the Lyric - The Drop
For more information about movies and special events, including times and ticket prices please visit
http://www.thelyric.com/
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ART WALK
Join us downtown on Friday October 3, 5-7pm for an Art Walk & Artsy Scavenger Hunt. Participating galleries will host Meet the Artist Receptions, serve light refreshments and have the answer to one of the questions on the Scavenger Hunt List.
Scavenger Hunt Forms can be collected from any participating gallery and completed forms must be returned to the Community Arts Information Office by 7:30pm (149 College Avenue).
Winners will be chosen by a random drawing of forms with correct answers.
A minimum of 6 questions must be answered to qualify for drawing.
Please take your time to enjoy the work on display in as many galleries as possible.
PRIZES:
A 30 minute massage at Eucalyptus Massage Therapy
VT Mainstreet Collection items donated by the Holzman Alumni Center A Hand Carved brooch donated by Art Pannonia
Participating GalleriesArmory Art Gallery, Art Pannonia, Bollo's Gallery, Community Arts Information Office, Eucalyptus Massage Studio, Gillie's Gallery, Matrix Gallery, Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, Nest Realty, P. Buckley Moss Gallery,
Perspective Gallery, Pita Vera, The Artful Lawyer A Fine Gallery Inc., The Artful Place, A Fine Studio,
The Gallery at Mish Mish , The Social House
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Business Member Events & Activities
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Business Member Events & Activities
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Dr. Steve Jacobs
Save the date!!
Dr. Steve Jacobs' 7th Annual Trunk Show and Local Charity Fundraiser
Fri, Nov. 14th 9-5
More details next month
Gourmet Pantry
Weds October 1: "Roya's Cookbook Preview Class"
October 4: Wine & Cheese Tasting
October 8: Knife Skills
October 11: Wine & Cheese Tasting
October 13: Women's Wine Club
October 15: Oktoberfest Class
October 25: Wine & Cheese Tasting
Wine Tasting at Gourmet Pantry Every Saturday at 12pm. To register for Cooking Classes and events at Gourmet Pantry please call (540) 951-1995 or visit the store!
Shark Bite
The Creekmore Law Firm PC
318 North Main Street, Blacksburg
Tuesday, October 28
12:00-1:15pm
Free event. RSVP Required, Lunch Included by Hethwood Market
You may remember the three branches of government from high school civics class, but do you really know how the court system works? This month, we'll look at state and federal courts and the mechanics of litigation in each. We'll discuss everything from filing a "small claim" to bringing an appeal before the Supreme Court of Virginia so that the next time you have a dispute brewing, you'll have an idea of the alternative paths available for resolving it.
RSVP with Diana Francis at [email protected] or register directly at http://www.creekmorelaw.com/events/shark-bites/
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Beliveau Estate Winery
Saturday, October 4th will be our first "Potato and Pie Festival" from 12-6pm featuring potato dishes and pies, potato sack relay races, music, and a pie auction. All proceeds from the pie auction will benefit the Montgomery County Christmas Store. Donated pies are requested and should be brought to the winery by 2pm on October 4th. The auction will be at 5pm. Music by local Folk/Blues Band "Huckleberry Pie". There is no admission fee to attend. 540-961-0505
Friday October 31st will be our "Hillbilly Hallowine Hoedown" from 7-10pm. Costume: HILLBILLY! Music by Huckleberry Pie. Admission: $12.00 per person prior to October 31st, $15.00 at the door. Admission includes first glass of wine if 21 or older. For tickets: 540-315-5674.
Uncommonly Gifted
208 South Main Street
Gifts galore and so much more, stop in and see us soon, we validate parking in Kent Square Parking Garage.
The home of Blacksburg is for Lovers- hoodies now available!
"A Reiki Journey"
Nicky Aymes, IPHM (International Practitioner for Holistic Medicine) is offering a Reiki workshop at the InBalance Yoga Studio on Saturday 11th from 1pm to 2:30pm.
READ MORE HEREVisit our website http://www.reikiblacksburg.com/
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Pretty in Pink
Downtown Blacksburg Fundraiser for Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
6th Annual Blacksburg Event!
Thursday October 9th
10am-8:30pm
Shopping, Dining, & Socializing for the cause.
PRETTY IN PINK HAPPY HOUR- 5:30pm-8:30pm
Kent Square lobby for drinks, food, and music to help raise funds and awareness for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
Participating businesses:
Campus Automotive Next Door Bake Shop Dr. Steve Jacobs
Cabo Fish Taco Kent Jewelers Champs
Main Street Inn Nest Realty Eucalyptus Massage Therapy
Uncommonly Gifted Matrix Gallery Gillie's
In Balance Yoga Social House Bollo's
Fringe Benefit Frosty Parrot P. Buckley Moss Gallery
Pointe West Management Holzman Alumni Center Lyric Theatre
Nest Realty Filamina Jewelry
More businesses signing up daily to participate. Details will be updated at
http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/all_events.aspx
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Community Member Activities
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Community Member Activities
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Hahn Horticulture Garden
There's always something going on at the Hahn!
Fabulous speakers, seminars, symposia, hands-on workshops...READ MORE HERE
To register, contact Stephanie at the Hahn Horticulture Garden 540-231-5970 or [email protected]
PFLAG NRV
PFLAG is a national organization made up of parents, families, friends, and allies united with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT). PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBT people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy. More information can be obtained at the www.PFLAG.org website.
Our local NRV PFLAG group meets regularly at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 1301 Gladewood Road in Blacksburg. We meet on the first* Monday of the month at 7 PM. We usually have a brief planned program and check-in, but focus on the interests and concerns of the people attending that night. Our primary purpose is to provide a safe and welcoming place, as well as advance equality. Contact phone is 540-577-3534 and email [email protected].
*Exceptions are when a holiday falls on the first Monday, check following Monday and no meetings in June, July and August.
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Blacksburg Newcomers Club
The Blacksburg Newcomers' Club (serving all of the New River Valley) welcomes community members to attend our General Meeting at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church (600 Prices Fork Road) on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.We are a 501(c) 3 charitable and social club. Being a member is a great way to network, socialize, learn about the community and give back! We look forward to seeing you there.
New Life Christian Fellowship Stop Hunger event on October 11th at 130 Jackson St, NW. We are packing over 25,000 meals that will be directly sent to impoverished areas around the world. The event information is at this link: http://newlifenrv.org/event/stop-hunger-now14/.
Donations will go directly to purchasing more food to pack, but also there is an online signup for anyone who wants to volunteer to help pack meals that day. Dust Covenant Church October 3- Open Mic Poetry Night
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Alexander Black House and Cultural Center
Come by the newly restored Alexander Black House & Cultural Center.
Now open! Come by and visit.
We are open Tuesdays through Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Wednesday Night Jam Oct 2nd (7 pm - 9 pm). The host band is The Indian Run String Band, and all musicians are welcome to come & join in!
Our Live Music in Blacksburg 1970s-'80s exhibit continues through November 22nd with great memorabilia, music and ways to record your own memories!
P. Buckley Moss Gallery
Ribbon cutting ceremony with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce October 16 at 3:30pm with a reception. Pat Buckley Moss will be at the ribbon cutting as well as in the Gallery all weekend. The Gallery will be open from 10-5 on Friday and Saturday and from 12-3 on Sunday and the newly released prints "Our Burruss Hall" and "Silent Sentinels" depicting the pylons at Va Tech will be available.
Our regular Business hours have changed as well. The P. Buckley Moss Gallery of Blacksburg will be open Monday-Saturday 10-5 and 12-4 on Sunday.
Perspective Gallery at VT
Through October 18, Virgil Wong- Medical Avatar: The Time Health Machine October 24: Fact, Fiction, Life, Death-Photographs by Robert Sulkin, Professor of Art at Hollins University
Community Arts
Information Office
Displaying work by Jeanette Bowker, a member of the Blacksburg Regional Arts Association.
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Live at the Lyric
Della Mae
Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 8pm
Einstein's Monkey
Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 1pm
American Shakespeare Center
presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7:30pm
For information and tickets visit:
Blacksburg Regional Arts Association Activities
October luncheon for members and guest, Famous Anthony's on S. Main, 11:30-1:30. Art Spot by BRAA newsletter editor, Lois Stephens. No reservations needed. Pay as you go.
Colored Pencil workshop by Jennifer Carpenter, Oct 17-19, Newport Recreation Center, www.blacksburgart.org for full info and registration.
Tent for sale, $300, (new $895), 10x10 Trimline, vinyl, excellent condition. Good for art but needs grids. Good as is for sport event to house registration/signup table, etc.) Email [email protected]. Go to www.blacksburgart.org for full flyer/photo.
Whet your Palette at
The Artful Lawyer,
A Fine Gallery, Inc.
Weds, October 15-5:30-8:30pm- celebrate the altogether mysterious, quirky, colorful, playful, dark, fantastical, and whimsical arts of Chris Bradbury, Amity Dewey, Sarah Goodyear, Danny Phillips, and Tina Shamohammadi, PLUS art from Blacksburg Middle School & Harding Avenue Elementary School.
Justin Craig will return as our guest entertainment for the evening. As always, be sure to be prepared for our Artful Raffle throughout the evening!
$1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 8 tickets
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY- WE HAVE SOME FANTASTIC FUN SHOPPING ACTIVITIES COMING YOUR WAY IN DOWNTOWN BLACKSBURG ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2014 CELEBRATE! SHOP SMALL!
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Downtown Blacksburg Inc., presents a
FREE FAMILY FILM FEST at the Lyric Theatre.
Stop.....then Shop! A great way to spend a Saturday with the family- enjoy a free movie on us and then stop in for lunch at one of our wonderful downtown restaurants or do some shopping in one of our fabulous downtown stores! Or stop by Blacksburg Farmers Market for some wonderful local fresh produce, meats, baked goods and more! All movies will screen at 10am
FREE FAMILY FILM FEST dates: November 15 December 20 January 10, 2015 February 7, 2015
March 7, 2015
Movie titles to follow soon!
Brought to you by:
the Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg & The Lyric Theatre
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Susan Garrison Fundraiser- Sept 17
Susan Garrison, much-loved and admired Sustainability Manager for the Town of Blacksburg, passed away in February of 2013. A tireless environmental advocate, she helped establish Blacksburg's first Sustainability Week, launched the community's Climate Action Plan, and championed nearly all of the Town's sustainability initiatives.
To honor Susan's memory and continue her good works, a special fund has been generously established in her honor through the Community Foundation of the New River Valley. Money from this fund will be used each year to support a special community project that adds beauty to our community and fosters environmental stewardship.
This fund provides support to to the Town of Blacksburg in Blacksburg, Virginia for its use on projects and/or initiatives that promote or support environmental awareness, sustainability, and/or community beautification.
The following downtown businesses raised $1941.14 for this fund!!
Bollo's Cafe de Bangkok Capone's Fine Jewelry Colley Architects
Fringe Benefit Gobble Cakes Polished at Claire v Mad Dog Main Street Inn Matrix Gallery Sharkey's Gillie's Shelter Alternatives Snyder & Associates Uncommonly Gifted
Dr. Steve Jacobs O.D.
To donate to this fund please visit: https://cfnrv.givebig.org/c/NRV/a/cfnrv-105/
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