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Bluegrass royalty Del McCoury comes to Loudoun for a show on B Chord Brewing Company’s outdoor stage Oct. 4.
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One of county’s multi-generational farm families is expanding into western Loudoun’s booming craft beverage industry with the opening of Harvest Gap Brewery.
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Early in 2020, Hillsboro’s 868 Estate Vineyard became the first Loudoun winery to win the prestigious Governor’s Cup with locally grown grapes. Last month, Leesburg’s Black Hoof Brewing topped the commonwealth’s brewers to bring home the Craft Beer Cup.
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Culinary entrepreneurs Nils and Olivia Schnibbe are bringing some new tangy flavor to downtown Leesburg with the opening of Schmidt’s Barbecue.
ON THE COVER 868 Estate Vineyards winemaker Carl DiManno , left, and Black Hoof Brewing Company head brewer Bill Haase display the trophies presented to the commonwealth’s top wine and beer for 2020.
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Because of the coronavirus, some big acts are lining up to perform in B Chord Brewing Company’s big open spaces. It’s about safety and the music.
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From Harvest to Horrors, Loudoun’s October Highlights The sun is setting over the Blue Ridge, a gentle breeze is blowing through autumnal forests and in the cascading gardens of a historic Loudoun estate, two dozen couples are dancing the Foxtrot to Frank Sinatra’s “It Was a Very Good Year.”
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Welcome to the Fall 2020 Edition of Dance King Studio’s “Sweetheart Sunset Date” dance series at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens. Brainchild of Dance King instructors Adam King and April Rodriguez, the series began during lockdown as a fun, socially distanced way to get together safely—and learn a few moves. Tickets cost $50 per couple and guests bring their own blankets, chairs, food and wine. “Saturday, October 10th is the last of the series,” said Rodriguez, who along with King gives swing and foxtrot lessons to the group at the start of the event, and one-on-one instruction as the sun goes down. “With the leaves turning it will be more beautiful than ever.” Loudoun is gorgeous in the fall. The air has turned crisp and cool, morning mists hang in the valleys and the landscape—green farm fields offset by explosions of burnt yellow and salmon red forests—resembles an oil painting. It’s a good time to branch out and explore the outdoors. “It’s harvest season (at the vineyards), the foliage is stunning and most wineries will be releasing their new reds from 2018 and 2019,” said Aimee Henkle, chair of the Loudoun Wineries Association. October, which is Virginia Wine Month, also sees the 6th annual Loudoun Wine Awards showcasing the best wines in the county. The event will be streamed live on the LWA’s Facebook page on Oct.1.
Another exciting in-person event will take place Oct. 11 at Celebrations Farm in Bluemont. Leading Virginia chefs and farmers will come together on the sweeping lawns for Pickled & Roasted: An Autumn Open Air Culinary Experience, part of the Roots to Table series created by Taste of Blue Ridge founder and owner Nancy Craun. The event will feature Loudoun’s own Erik FoxxNettnin (The Polished Foxx), Jeremy Thrasher (West End Wine Bar) and Jason Reaves (pastry chef at Salamander Resort & Spa) who will partner with regional farmers to cook unique dishes and discuss fresh produce. No harvest season is complete without pumpkin picking and Halloween haunts. Temple Hall Farm near Lucketts will host a pick-your-own pumpkin patch this year while the Loudoun Museum will offer its Hauntings Tour Oct. 16 and 17, taking visitors to historic homes and businesses where storytellers share the ghostly tales of the town. And, no fall in Loudoun is complete without The Arc of Loudoun’s Shocktober, which features one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. This year, take a terror-filled, two-hour tour of the house virtually or attend classes that range from creating creepy home décor to how to apply haunt makeup. Happy harvest!
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The Virts Family Farm Market along Rt. 9 will be serving up stunning views and fresh craft beverages as its transforms into Loudoun’s newest farm brewery.
Virts Family to Open Harvest Gap Brewery the property for brewing next spring.
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A new brewery is opening in western Loudoun— this one on property that thousands of people have already visited. Mike Virts, the son of the couple behind the Virts Family Farm roadside farm store off Rt. 9 near Hillsboro, is opening Harvest Gap Brewery on the same location this month. Virts said he and his brewer, William Jones of the now-closed Wicked Barn Brewery in Culpeper, have been brewing for months, with recipes including a nitro milk stout, a double IPA, an American brown ale, a seasonal pumpkin ale and a Märzen Oktoberfest. They’re also looking to collaborate with a couple of Loudoun favorites, Lost Rhino Brewing Co. and Beltway Brewing Co. The beer is brewed using the barley Virts has been growing on the property to feed his cattle for the past decade. Virts and Jones are using a small-barrel brewing system with only three fermenters. They’re also going to plant hops on 6
Visitors to the brewery can still expect a taste of the former Virts Family Farm, since they’re still planning to sell ice cream, root beer and other popular items from the farm store, including the beef Virts raises. Inside, there will be seating for up to 80 people, depending on COVID-19related regulations. That’s not all visitors will have. Eventually, Virts wants to make cider and include a winery on the property. To do that, he said he would collaborate with area wineries. Virts said that when his family closed their farm store last December after about two years of operation, he realized the time was right to move forward with the brewery project. Harvest Gap Brewer is located at 15485 Purcellville Road near Hillsboro.
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FORDS FISH SHACK Consistently voted Loudoun residents’ favorite place for seafood, Ford’s offers fresh seafood in a family-dining atmosphere at three locations, as well as a catering arm and a food truck operation. Ashburn-44260 Ice Rink Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147 (571) 918-4092 • fordsfishshack.com Lansdowne-19308 Promenade Dr., Leesburg, VA 20176 (571) 333-1301 • fordsfishshack.com South Riding 25031 Riding Plaza, Chantilly, VA 20152 (703) 542-7520 • fordsfishshack.com
SPANKY’S SHENANIGANS Known as one of the Loudoun’s favorite bars, Spanky’s Shenanigans is a popular destination from its morning breakfast menu to its ample roster of live music performers. 538 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 777-2454 • spankyspub.com
LIGHTFOOT RESTAURANT Inside an historic bank building in downtown Leesburg, the Zagat-rated Lightfoot provides both a fine-dining experience and a gathering place for locals. Executive Chef Ingrid Gustavson serves up American cuisine with southern and ethnic accents. 11 North King Street Leesburg, VA 20176 703-771-2233 • lightfootrestaurant.com
TUSCARORA MILL Known by locals as Tuskies, the restaurant is located inside a restored 19th century grain mill in Leesburg’s historic district. Offering everything from locally sourced fine dining to a casual bar experience, it’s been a dining destination for more than three decades. 203 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 771-9300 • tuskies.com
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WINERIES 1 8 Chains North Winery 38593 Daymont Ln., Waterford, VA 8chainsnorth.com 2 868 Estate Vineyards 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd., Purcellville 868estatevineyards.com 3 The Barns at Hamilton Station 16804 Hamilton Station Rd., Hamilton thebarnsathamiltonstation.com 4 Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont bluemontvineyard.com 5 Bogati Winery 35246 Harry Byrd Hwy., Round Hill bogatiwinery.com 6 Boxwood Estate Winery 2042 Burrland Rd., Middleburg boxwoodwinery.com 7 Breaux Vineyards 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln., Hillsboro breauxvineyards.com
8 Buzzo Family Vineyards 35226 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro bozwines.com 9 Cana Vineyards of Middleburg 38600 John Mosby Hwy., Middleburg canavineyards.com 10 Casanel Vineyards 17952 Canby Rd., Leesburg casanelvineyards.com 11 Chrysalis Vineyards 39025 John Mosby Hwy., Aldie chrysaliswine.com 12 Corcoran Vineyards & Cider 14635 Corkys Farm Ln., Waterford corcoranvineyards.com 13 Creek’s Edge Winery 41255 Annas Ln., Lovettsville creeksedgewinery.com 14 Crushed Cellars 37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville crushedcellars.com
15` Doukenie Winery 14727 Mountain Rd., Hillsboro doukeniewinery.com 16 Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery 18195 Dry Mill Rd., Leesburg drymillwine.com 17 Fabbioli Cellars 15669 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg fabbioliwines.com 18 Fleetwood Farm Winery 23075 Evergreen Mills Rd., Leesburg fleetwoodfarmwinery.com 19 Forever Farm & Vineyards 15779 Woodgrove Road, Purcellville foreverfarmandvineyard.com 20 Greenhill Winery & Vineyards 23595 Winery Ln., Middleburg greenhillvineyards.com 21 Hidden Brook Winery 43301 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg hiddenbrookwinery.com
22 Hiddencroft Vineyards 12202 Axline Rd., Lovettsville hiddencroftvineyards.com 23 Hunters Run Wine Barn 40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton huntersrunwinebarn.com 24 Lost Creek Winery 43285 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg lostcreekwinery.com 25 Maggie Malick Wine Caves 12138 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro maggiemalickwinecaves.com 26 Otium Cellars 18050 Tranquility Rd., Purcellville otiumcellars.com 27 Stone Tower Winery 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., L’burg stonetowerwinery.com
28 Stonehouse Meadery 36580 Shoemaker School Rd., Purcellville stonehousemeadery.com 29 Sunset Hills Vineyard 38295 Fremont Overlook Ln, Purcellville sunsethillsvineyard.com 30 Tarara Winery 13648 Tarara Ln, Leesburg tarara.com 31 Terra Nebulo 39892 Old Wheatland Rd., Waterford terranebulo.com 32 Two Twisted Posts Winery 12944 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro twotwistedposts.com 33 Village Winery 40405 Browns Lane, Waterford villagewineryandvineyards.com
1 Adroit Theory Brewing 404 Browning Ct., Purcellville adroit-theory.com 2 B Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Rd., Round Hill bchordbrewing.com 3 Barnhouse Brewery 43271 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg barnhousebrewery.com 4 Bear Chase Brewing 33665 Bear Chase Ln., Bluemont bearchasebrew.com 5 Belly Love Brewing Company 725 E. Main St., Purcellville bellylovebrewing.com 6 Beltway Brewing Company 22620 Davis Dr. Ste 110, Sterling beltwaybrewco.com 7 Black Hoof Brewing Company 11 South King St., Leesburg blackhoofbrewing.com 8 Black Walnut Brewery 210 S. King St., Leesburg blackwalnutbrewery.com 9 Crooked Run Brewing Central 22455 Davis Dr., Sterling crookedrunbrewing.com 10 Crooked Run Brewing Market Station, Leesburg crookedrunbrewing.com
11 Dirt Farm Brewing 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont dirtfarmbrewing.com 12 Dog Money Rest. & Brewery 50 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg dogmoney.squarespace.com 13 Dynasty Brewing Company 21140 Ashburn Crossing Drive, Ashburn 101 Loudoun St, SE, Leesburg dynastybrewing.com 14 Harper’s Ferry Brewing 37412 Adventure Ctr. Lane, Hillsboro harpersferrybrewing.com 15 Harvest Gap Brewery 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro facebook.com/HarvestGap 16 House 6 Brewing 4427 Atwater Dr., Ashburn house6brewing.com 17 Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Rd. #142, Ashburn lostrhino.com 18 Loudoun Brewing Company 310 E. Market St., Leesburg loudounbrewing.com 19 Ocelot Brewing Company 23600 Overland Dr., #180, Dulles ocelotbrewing.com 20 Old 690 Brewing Company 15670 Ashbury Church Rd., Hillsboro old690.com
34 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards 38906 Mount Gilead Rd., Leesburg willowcroftwine.com 35 The Wine Reserve at Waterford 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford waterfordwinereserve.com 36 Walsh Family Wine 16031 Hillsboro Rd., Purcellville northgatevineyard.com 37 Winery 32 15066 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg winery32.com 38 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard 19381 Dunlop Mill Rd., Leesburg zephwine.com
BREWERIES 21 Old Ox Brewery 44652 Guilford Dr., Ste 114, Ashburn oldoxbrewery.com 22 Old Ox Brewery Middleburg 14 S Madison St, Middleburg, VA 23 Phase 2 Brewing 19382 Diamond Lake Dr, Lansdowne Phase2Brewing.com 24 Rocket Frog Brewing Company 22560 Glenn Dr. #103, Sterling rocketfrogbeer.com 25 Solace Brewing Company 42615 Trade West Dr., Sterling solacebrewing.com 26 Sweetwater Tavern 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling greatamericanrestaurants.com 27 The Craft of Brewing 21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr., Ashburn thecraftob.com 28 Twinpanzee Brewing Co. 101 Executive Dr., Sterling twinpanzee.com 29 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery 42245 Black Hops Ln., Lucketts vanishbeer.com 30 Wheatland Springs Farm 38454 John Wolford Rd., Waterford
BREWERIES & WINERIES 1 Hillsborough Brewery & Vineyards 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro hillsboroughwine.com
2 Notaviva Craft Fermentations 13274 Sagle Rd., Hillsboro notavivavineyards.com
3 Quattro Goomba’s Brewery & Winery 22860 James Monroe Hwy., Aldie goombawine.com
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868 winemaker Carl DiManno, Visit Loudoun President Beth Erickson and Black Hoof Brewing co-owner Bill Haase hold up the highest awards in the state for winemaking and brewing, in downtown Leesburg.
Best Cups Around: Loudoun Unites Commonwealth’s Wine, Beer Trophies BY RENSS GREENE
There’s no better place to have a drink than Loudoun—and there are trophies to prove it. This year, the highest awards in the state for both winemaking and brewing—the Governor’s Cup and Best in Show at the Virginia Craft Beer Cup—are in the hands of Loudoun crafters. In February, 868 Estate Vineyards, north of Hillsboro, took home the Governor’s Cup for winemaker Carl DiManno’s 2017 Vidal Blanc Passito. And on Aug. 30, co-owner Bill Haase, head brewer James Sandoval and the rest of the team at Leesburg’s Black Hoof Brewing Company found out they had won Best in Show at the Craft Beer Cup for their Muzzle Loader Munich Dunkel. It is only the second time since the Virginia Craft Beer Cup began in 2012 that both cups have been in the same county. In 2016, James 10
River Brewery and Keswick Vineyards, both in Albemarle County, won their respective cups. And it is also not the first time since then a Loudoun winemaker won the Governor’s Cup. The next year, in 2017, the Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards took home the cup for its 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, presaging Loudoun’s primacy in Virginia’s craft beverage scene this year. Loudoun beers and wines also consistently score well in those competitions, which each hand out awards for a variety of styles of beer or wine. Perhaps appropriately for Loudoun, which is also known for its high-tech industries, both DiManno and Haase put their scientific backgrounds into their craft. DiManno is a former chemical engineer who fell in love with wine while working for an oil company, and has said he embraces the scientific spirit of trial and error in his work. Haase is a water engineer
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Schmidt’s Barbecue Opens Downtown BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ
The cuisine scene in Leesburg’s historic district is getting another—decidedly tangy—flavor. Nils and Olivia Schnibbe, the owners of 14 Loudoun and SideBar in Leesburg, along with More Better in Round Hill, have opened Schmidt’s Barbecue at their 14 Loudoun St. property. Schmidt’s menu caters to barbecue enthusiasts from all regions of the county. Olivia Schnibbe points to the transplant nature of the Northern Virginia region, and says Schmidt’s menu offers tastes reminiscent of the U.S.’ best barbecue regions. There are even some special twists, with smoked fruits and vegetables accompanying staple dishes and drinks, like the Hawaiian burger with smoked pineapple on top or smoked salmon. Barbecue enthusiasts won’t be disappointed with staples like pulled pork and chicken, ribs, and smoked chicken wings. The popular outdoor patio area at the restaurant allows for ample open-air seating, with live music on Friday and Saturday BEST CUP
who meticulously filters down Leesburg’s public water to pure H20 before adding minerals back in to match the regions of Germany where Black Hoof’s styles originate. Both credited Loudoun’s people for the good wine and beer. “Most people ask, what’s in the soil?” DiManno said. “I don’t know that the soil’s all that remarkable, I think we just brought in a lot of great talent.” He mentioned other great Loudoun winemakers, like Fabbioli Cellars’ Doug Fabbioli. “I think [it’s] getting it right for the location, as far as what we plant, the spacing and the design, and then having really talented winemakers, who know how to work with that fruit.” “Everybody’s brewing really good beer in OCTOBER 2020
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From brisket sandwiches to smoked salmon sliders, the menu at Schmidt’s Barbecue brings flavors from all regions of the U.S. to Leesburg’s Loudoun Street.
evenings. The menu also will be available for curbside, to-go and delivery. The Schnibbes are excited about debuting another new food concept. They are bringing over their smoker and equipment from Morven Park, where they have run the café for the past several years, to use at Schmidt’s. “We’ve always had barbecue in the back of our minds,” Olivia Schnibbe said. “And we love it,” Nils Schnibbe quickly added. For more information on Schmidt’s Barbecue, go to facebook.com/schmidtsbbq or schmidtsbarbecue.com.
Northern Virginia, and we push each other to brew better beer,” Haase said—stepping away briefly from a meeting with Dog Money Brewing owner and brewer Dean Lake. Haase pointed to the Loudoun County Brewers Association, which meets quarterly: “We get to sit down with all the other owners and either collaborate or try to determine what’s best for us as a group, but also we get to try each other’s beers. That camaraderie, it helps us build a bond, but it also develops some really good, clean fun competition.” While there apparently is no equivalent statewide award for distillers, if there was, Loudoun would likely be a strong contender there, too—Catoctin Creek Distillery in Purcellville claims to have the most awarded spirits in Virginia, with its flagship Roundstone Rye winning gold medals in competitions around the world year after year.
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B Chord’s Safe Stage Helps Get Bands Back on the Road BY JAN MERCKER Contributed
The popular jam band Railroad Earth should have been playing the storied 9,500-seat Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado last month. But COVID threw a wrench in those plans. Instead, they’ll be return to live gigs for the first time since March with three days of outdoor shows at a low-key venue in rural western Loudoun. Railroad Earth is slated to perform at Loudoun’s B Chord Brewing Oct. 1-3. It’s a huge booking coup for the farm brewery and music venue west of Round Hill. And it is a gig that wouldn’t even have been on the radar screen for this national touring act a year ago. But with the coronavirus shutting down the live music scene around the country, B Chord’s wide-open spaces are pulling in big acts willing to play for much smaller crowds. “Fish swim, birds fly, musicians play music. ... It’s largely about having the band go play some music because it’s important,” said Tim Carbone, Railroad Earth’s violin and electric guitar player and a founding member. The band hasn’t had an opportunity to play together since March, Carbone said, and they’re thrilled to be able to reconnect—and get back in front of their devoted following. “We’re looking forward to seeing each other and playing music together again. Right behind that is to play music in front of our fans because they’re a big part of our lives,” Carbone said. B Chord owner Marty Dougherty said the 64-acre brewery has worked hard to build a reputation as a COVID-safe venue. With safety in mind, more national acts are eager to play outdoor venues, and they’re ready to be flexible. “They’re not making the kind of money they 12
Tim Carone and his Railroad Earth bandmates are regrouping for their first COVID-era concerts at B Chord Brewing Company this month.
would at other venues [before COVID],” Dougherty said. “But musicians are feeling a need to get out and play.” Bluegrass legend Sam Bush played a sold-out show at B Chord last month. And on the heels the Railroad Earth shows, the iconic bluegrass musician Del McCoury plays a sellout on Oct. 4. The show is a huge accomplishment for a relatively small rural venue. “He’s royalty,” Dougherty said. For Dougherty, B Chord’s brewer, the venue has always been a brewery first, and he’s proud of a strong local fan base who simply come for the beer. But music was always slated to be at the heart of B Chord’s mission. Dougherty and business partner Aaron Gilman opened the brewery in 2018 with a professional sound stage. The venue introduced ticketed shows featuring top regional talent while continuing free shows with smaller acts aimed at locals. Dougherty said the new interest in the venue from national touring acts is directly related to the brewery’s reputation for safety, plenty of room for social distancing and enforcing mask compliance. It’s all about keeping audience members safe and also making musicians feel safe. “We’re doing the best we can. The venue seems to be doing the best they can,” he said. “We feel pretty comfortable with the situation,” Carbone said. Keep abreast of upcoming shows facebook.com/
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LOUDOUN HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM Travel through time to meet the 10 generations of Loudoun County residents who built this county and left their mark on the land. Exhibits include a schoolhouse, general store, Native American artifact display and the American Workhorse Museum Collection. 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 (571) 258-3800 • heritagefarmmuseum.org
LOUDOUN MUSEUM With a collection of more than 8,000 artifacts, the museum tells Loudoun’s story over its 260-year history, with an ever-changing selection of special exhibits on Native American settlements, World War II memorabilia, the county’s role in the Civil Wars, along with displays of antique clothing and furniture. 16 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg, Virginia 20175 (703) 777-7427 • loudounmuseum.org
MORVEN PARK Morven Park is a 1,000-acre historic estate on the edge of Leesburg that was home to Virginia governor and agricultural pioneer Westmoreland Davis. Tours of the Greek Revival mansion include 16th century Belgian tapestries, Spanish cassones, hundreds of silver pieces, Hudson River Valley paintings, and Asian treasures. The estate also features the Winmill Carriage Museum, the Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America, formal boxwood gardens, miles of hiking and riding trails, and athletic fields. 17195 Southern Planter Lane Leesburg, VA 20176 703-777-2414 • morvenpark.org
OATLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS The 415-acre Oatlands estate, owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers tours of the historic mansion, extensive gardens and outbuildings that include the oldest standing greenhouse in the South. Exhibits focus on the lives of the Carter and Eustis families who building the estate, as well as the lives of enslaved people who lived and worked there. 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175 703.777.3174 • oatlands.org
* During the COVID-19 pandemic, many venues have limited hours of operations and special requirements such as advance reservations. It is best to call ahead before making your visit. OCTOBER 2020
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B Chord Brewing Company Facebook.com/bchordbrewing The bluegrass legend comes to Loudoun to perform on B Chord’s expansive outdoor stage. For six decades, McCoury has been a leading voice of traditional Bluegrass music, from joining Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in 1963 to performing with his sons Ronnie and Rob in the Del McCoury Band today. Tickets are $50.
Join historians from the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area and the Loudoun Museum as they tell some of the more unusual stories of Bluemont and the surrounding area.
10.8 THE STORY OF FANNIE LOU HAMER Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 p.m. Franklin Park Performing Arts Center
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The center celebrates the opening of its new gallery exhibit, Fall Faces, with Virginia Commission for the Arts performer Sheila Arnold who brings to life Fannie Lou Hamer, an American voting rights activist and civil rights leader. Socially distanced seating in the theater; face coverings required. Tickets are $5.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Vanish Farmwoods Brewery vanishbeer.com Vanish Brewery presents two nights of standup comedy from some of the best and funniest BEST BETS
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THE TALLY HO IS BACK Loudoun’s music scene has taken another step toward normalcy with the reopening of the Tally Ho Theater for its first public shows since entertainment venues were shut down in March to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Fans coming through the doors will find a decidedly different setting inside, according to manager Jack Devine. First, ticket sales will be limited, keeping crowd caps to around 150 people. There will be temperature checks at the door and masks required inside. Also, all the shows will be fully seated. The usually open dance floor as well as the upper level viewing areas are now filled with tables and chairs—spaced to meet physical distancing guidelines. It will be assigned seating, with member of each group expected to stay in their pod space.
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comedians from the NYC comedy scene. This showcase features Jordan Raybould and others. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door.
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As is the case at other Loudoun hospitality venues, the emphasis will be on keeping visitors, the staff, and the bands safe. The Amish Outlaws and Live Wire, an AC/ DC tribute band, performed during the opening weekend Sept. 18-19. Like most touring acts across the country, Devine said, the bands are happy to be getting back to work. But it will be a learning process for the acts and the venues as they deal with fewer shows and smaller crowds. October will kick off with two nights of Zoso, the popular Led Zepplin tribute, and will also feature Dead Letter Office (Oct. 9), Trial by Fire (Oct. 17) and Hudson River Line (Oct. 23) See more of the upcoming lineup at tallyhotheater.com.
music, but also replicate the energy, emotion, and fun of seeing him live in concert. All seating is assigned and will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Tickets are $20.
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Tickets are $20-$30 Beatlemania Now is a multimedia musical stage show celebrating the ’60s and the band that transformed the decade. The performance captures the excitement, mood and intensity of the 1960s, taking the audience through historic moments in the lives and deaths of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., the politics of Richard M. Nixon, the war in Vietnam, protests in the streets, space exploration and even TV commercials of the time, as the band performs Beatles classics. All seating is assigned and will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Tickets are $20-$30.
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