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Two Chamber Music Events Coming Up at the Barns Free String Quartet Concert February 22, and Violin/Piano Duo March 7. The Heimat String Quartet will perform in a free concert on Saturday, February 22, at 2pm at the Barns of Rose Hill. This free concert is made possible by the Clarke County Branch of the Handley Regional Library.
The Heimat Quartet was founded in 2014 in Boston. Highlights from this past season include the quartet’s Carnegie Hall debut and the inaugural season of The Heimat Chamber Series. The quartet made their European debut in Hamburg, Germany at the International Mendelssohn Festival. This was followed by recitals and educational outreach performances in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The quartet capped off 2017 with their South American debut, which included concerts and a residency at The International Music Festival of Esmeraldas held at Casa de la Musica in Quito, Ecuador.
Saturday, March 7 at 8pm brings superb music for violin and piano. Violinist HyeJin Kim won First Prize at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition at the age of nineteen and at the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute has won critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe. Doors open at 7pm. Advance reservations are $20, admission $25 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.barnsofrosehill.org, or by calling the Barns at 540-955-2004.
February
12 Agripreneur Seminar B e r r y v i l l e - C l a r k e County Government Center. 101 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Expert speakers will discuss the ways farmers can increase the likelihood of success and become agripreneurs through focused planning, social media marketing, grant funding and other means. 6:30pm. Free. 540-955-5107. lcapelli@clarkecounty.gov.
14 Family Valentine Night
Clarke County Recreation Center. 225 Al Smith Circle. Berryville. There will be themed snacks to enjoy while watching “Despicable Me 2.” Everyone is encouraged to bring a comfortable pillow
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and blanket or beanbag chair to lounge on for the movie. Admission is $4 per person and kids 2 and younger are free. 7am–12pm. 540-955-5140.
15 Valentine Breakfast
Boyce Volunteer Fire Company. 7 S. Greenway Ave. Bring your loved one to a delicious pancake breakfast, support your local volunteer fi re company and meet some of the volunteers that serve you and the community. 7am–12pm. 540-837-1228.
15 Juliana and The Agreeables & Candy Fernaux Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Original music with Chris Blosser, Doc Williams and Steve Super. Sneak peak at Nashville sessions and preview of a documentary about that journey. 8–10pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
16 “Washington at War” Historical Talk
VFW Post 9760. 425 S. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Historian Stephen Campbell is back for a riveting talk on George Washington’s military career. Learn about the strategies and tactics he
employed in defeating one of the world’s strongest militaries. Members $15, nonmembers $20. 2–4pm. 540-955-2600. www.clarkehistory.org.
16 Winter Film Series: “Graduation”
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Highly praised Romanian drama centers on the struggle of a doctor’s ambitions for his teenage daughter and the moral choices and compromises that result. Awarded the Best Director prize at Cannes. 128 minutes, rated R. In Romanian with English subtitles.4–6pm. Barns members $5, nonmembers $8. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
16 Herbal Medicine Making Series: Vinegars and Oxymels
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Every other Sunday through March 29 with herbalist Meaghan Thompson. $35 per session or $30 per session with registration for three or more events. 2–4pm. Contact Meaghan with questions and to register: cbherbcsa@ gmail.com. 240-500-8814. info@sanctuaryberryville.com. http://sanctuaryberryville.com.
22 Concert and CakeOff
Clarke County High School. 627 Mosby Blvd. Berryville. Desserts and silent auction to benefi t the school choir. 6:30–8:30pm. 703-946-0191.
22 Heimat Quartet Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. All avid chamber musicians, each player brings a wide array of experience and renewed energy to both the music and the group. Sponsored by Clarke County Library. 2–3pm. Free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
24 Homeopathic First Aid Class Series
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Certifi ed Homeopath Kathy Miller shows how to use homeopathic remedies for common ailments throughout all stages of life. 1–3pm. $150 for series includes First Aid Curriculum. Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicine book not included. Contact Kathy for more information or to register: kmillerhomeopath@gmail.com. info@sanctuaryberryville.com http://sanctuaryberryville.com.
21 Dom Flemons Concert Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Grammy award winner and two-time Emmy nominee Dom Flemons is a music scholar, historian, record collector and a multi-instrumentalist. He is considered an expert player on the banjo, fi fe, guitar, harmonica, jug, percussion, quills and rhythm bones. Jordan Springs Barbecue for purchase at 7pm. 8–10pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
24 Mindful Methods to Manage Your Mental Health
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N Buckmarsh St. Berryville. A class of 6-8 people will meet weekly to learn about, practice, support and share skills to live the best versions of themselves. Topics will include healthy relationships, healthy communication, meditation and mindfulness, grief and loss, family dynamics, relaxation and stress relief, neuroscience of well-being, and anger management. Each one-hour class is $30 or four classes for $100. 7:15–8:15pm. For more information or to register, contact Terri George, 301-401-8570, tmgeorge126@ gmail.com , info@sanctuaryberryville.com, www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
25 Community Meal
Boyce Volunteer Fire Company. 7 S. Greenway Ave. Free meal prepared by county churches on the fourth Tuesday of every month. 5:30pm. Contact Eleanor Lloyd at 540-247-6311.
27 Soul-Full Community Meal
Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. 210 E. Main St. Berryville. 13 local churches get together to provide a meal open to all in the community the fourth Thursday of each month. Free. 5:15pm. 540-955-1264.
March
1A History of Clarke County Women
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. When it comes to Clarke County’s history, it’s usually focused on men, but what about the women? What roles did they serve? What were their lives like? Join CCHA as they explore the social impact of Clarke County’s women through a century of war and peace, 1800 to 1900. Members $10, nonmembers $15. 2–4pm. 540- 955-2600. www.clarkehistory. org.
1Long Branch Speaker Series: “What is Virtual Reality?”
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. J.J. Ruscella, founder and director of the Virtual Reality program at
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1Herbal Medicine Making Series: TeasInfusion and Decoctions
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Herbalist Meaghan Thompson instructs. $35 per session, or $30 per session with registration for three classes or more. 2–4pm. Contact Meaghan with questions and to register: cbherbcsa@gmail.com. 2 4 0 - 5 0 0 - 8 8 1 4 . info@sanctuaryberryville.com. http://sanctuaryberryville.com.
7Hye-Jin Kim & Ieva Jokubaviciute Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Known for her musical sensitivity and deeply engaging performances that transport audiences beyond mere technical virtuosity, violinist Hye-Jin Kim leads a versatile career as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician since her fi rst prize win at the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition at 19 and a subsequent win at the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. 8–10pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
10 Clarke Community Band Combined Concert
Armstrong Concert Hall, Shenandoah University. 702 University Dr. Winchester. Combined concert featuring some of the best amateur musical talent in the area. Two well established bands will play a wide variety of music that will make for a very entertaining night, culminating in a joint group performance that will be sure to inspire. Concert starts at 7:30pm with the Front Royal Community Band followed by the Clarke County Community Band. Afterward they will combine to showcase the talents of both bands. clarkecountycommunityband.com.
8Long Branch Speaker Series: “Iran and the
11 Not in Our Backyard: How to Fight Spotted Lanternfly
3Trivia Night
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Clarke County Historical Association and Clarke County Library team up the fi rst Tuesday of each month to bring live team trivia. Categories include History, Movies, Literature, Science and more. Prizes donated by local businesses. Barn doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7pm. Free. 540-955-2004. www.barnsofrosehill.org.
Muslim World, 2.0”
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. Tom Dowling, former Foreign Service offi cer, returns this year to connect Yemen, the Saudis, Iran, and whatever else is happening in that critical, unstable world so that we all can understand it better. $25 per person; $80 for entire four speaker series. 5:30–7:30pm. Register online at www.visitlongbranch.org or call 540-837-1856.
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ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY LIVE MUSIC Y Z Fri., Feb.21 Wed., Mar. 11 DOM FLEMONS GRAMMY award winner and original member of Carolina Chocolate Drops. BBQ DINNER AT 7:00 P.M. JACK TEMPCHIN Legendary California Sound hit songwriter of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone”.
State Arboretum of VA (Blandy Farm). 400 Blandy Farm Lane. Boyce. Spotted Lanternfl y, arguably the worst invasive insect to enter Virginia in 150 years, has now spread from Frederick County to Clarke. It has the potential to threaten agricultural crops, forests, and home landscapes throughout Virginia. Learn how to ID, report sightings and slow the spread of this terrible new pest. Presented by experts from Virginia Cooperative Extension, United States Department of Agriculture, and Virginia Department of Forestry. Sustainability Matters volunteer orientation at 6pm, followed by event at 7pm. Sustainability Matters and FOSA members $5, non-members $10. Pre-registration required at go.sustainabilitymatters. earth/SLF. 540-325-5220.
11 Jack Tempchin Concert
Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Legendary hit songwriter whose two best known compositions, “Peaceful Easy
Feeling” and “Already Gone”, are now synonymous with the Southern California Sound. 8–10pm. $20 in advance, $25 at door, 12 and younger free. www.barnsofrosehill.org. 540-955-2004.
14 Historical Crafts Workshop Series: Spinning
Clarke County Historical Association. 32 E. Main St. Berryville. Join archivist Melanie Garvey as she teaches a hands-on workshop on spinning. Supplies provided. $5. 11am–2pm. 540-955-2600. www.clarkehistory.org.
14 Annual Ham and Turkey Dinner
Boyce Volunteer Fire Company. 7 S. Greenway Ave. Live country and gospel music provided by Passage Creek Rising and free will offering to benefi t White Post United Methodist Church. 4–7pm. 540- 327-2384.
14 Artist Reception with William Woodward
Historic Long Branch House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. Join us in celebrating the opening of William Woodward’s exhibit “RECENT AND RETROSPECTIVE,” Drawings and Paintings 1967-2020. Meet the artist and enjoy live music, light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Exhibit will be in Long Branch’s galleries through April 2020. Free. 6–8:30pm. 540-837-1856. www.visitlongbranch.org.
Ongoing
“TALLY-HO!” Art Exhibit Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. View all new original works by Gail GuirreriMaslyk. Exhibit will be in Long Branch’s galleries through February 21. Free. 540-837-1856. www.visitlongbranch.org.
“RECENT AND RETROSPECTIVE,” Drawings and Paintings 1967-2020 by WILLIAM WOODWARD Exhibit
Long Branch Historic House and Farm. 830 Long Branch Lane. Boyce. Renowned artist William Woodward’s exhibit will include a signifi cant number of older works, large scale sketches and various larger paintings from a wide range of subjects and times. Free. 540-837-1856. www. visitlongbranch.org.
The Power of 8 Healing Group
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Starting in January, the group of 6-12 will meet weekly to learn how to use the power of intention to open up our hearts and heal ourselves and others. Based on the book “Power of 8” by Lynne McTaggart. For more information or to register, please call Mercia at 540-550-3898.info@ s a n c t u a r y b e r r y v i l l e . c o m . www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
Tai Chi with Chai Tea
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. Join Tai Chi instructor Adrian VanKeuren Wednesday evenings to practice this ancient Chinese healing movement and meditative martial art. Registration ahead is appreciated. Arrive early to socialize over Chai tea. 6–7pm. taichiAVK@ gmail.com. 540-931-6507. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
Genetic Mutations Support Group
Sanctuary Wellness Center. 208 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville. NLWGM members meet the fi rst Tuesday of each month to offer support, resources and help to each other. Free and open to the public. 6:30 –8pm. www.sanctuaryberryville.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays, 8:15–9:15pm. Grace Episcopal Church. N. Church St. Berryville. AAVirginia.org. 540-955-1610.
FISH Clothing Bank and Food Pantry
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am–12pm. 36 E. Main Street. Berryville. 540-955-1823.
Bingo
Boyce Fire Hall. 7 S. Greenway Ave. Thursdays at 7pm, Sundays at 1:30pm. Proceeds benefi t the volunteer fi re department. 540-837-2317.
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