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March Calendar
Abbreviation Key
• AU=Averett University, 434.791.5600 www.averett.edu • DMFAH=Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main St. 434.793.5644 www.danvillemuseum.org • DSC=Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead St. 434.791.5160 www.dsc.smv.org • PA=Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville 276.632.3221 www.PiedmontArts.org • The Prizery=700 Bruce St., South Boston, 434.572.8339, www.prizery.com
March 1 (thru May 24)
Camilla Williams Exhibit: Williams was born in Danville and became the first African American to sing in a major American opera company in NYC. Exhibit will feature her opera costumes including Madame Butterfly. DMFAH
Guided Walking Tours: Millionaires Row, Holbrook Street and Tobacco Warehouse District. Danville Historical Society. www.danvillehistory.org 434.770.1974 DMFAH: self-guided audio tours Brosville Library: 11948 Martinsville Highway www.pcplib.org 434.685.1285 Danville Public Library: 511 Patton St. readdanvilleva.org 434.799.5195 DPL Westover Branch: 94 Clifton St. www.readdanvilleva.org 434.799.5152 Gretna Library: 207 A Coffey Street, www.pcplib.org 434.656.2579 Gunn Memorial, Caswell County Public Library: 118 Main St, Yanceyville, NC www.caswellcounty. gov/library 336.694.6241 Halifax County Public Library: 177 South Main St. halifaxcountylibrary.org 434.476.3357 History Research Center and Library: 340 Whitehead St,, Chatham www.pcplib.org 434.432.8931 Mt. Hermon Library: 4058 Franklin Turnpike www.pcplib.org 434.835.0326 Pittsylvania County Public Main Library: 24 Military Drive, Chatham www.pcplib.org 434.432.3271 South Boston Public Library: 509 Broad St. 434.5575.4228 www.halifaxcountylibrary.org From Virginia to Parliament: Photos and commentary celebrate the 100th anniversary of Danvillian Lady Nancy Langhorne Astor’s election to the British Parliament. Langhorne House Museum, 117 Broad St. Danville free 2-5pm Saturdays or by appointment 434.793.6472
March 1 (thru 28)
Winter Market: Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead St. Saturdays 9am-1pm
1002 Main St. Danville 3:15pm www. TheWedClubDanvilleVa.org
The 1940s, 1950s, 1960s DMFAH 11am-1pm
March 6
March 14
Science After Dark: special presentation of Back to the Future II in the DSC Digital Dome Theater Enjoy fun hands-on Explore Science: Earth and Space activities and all exhibit galleries. 5:30-9pm show time 6:30pm. free for DSC members and college students with ID; $5 for others
March 7
Danville Symphony Winter Pops Concert: A Tribute to John Williams: Star Wars, E.T. Adventures, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and more. 7:30 p.m. George Washington H.S Auditorium, 701 Broad St. free www.danvillesymphony.net
Ongoing
March 1
Music for Cello and Piano: The duo Anime and Grazia, comprised of Julia Goudimova and Anna Billias, will perform Edward Grieg’s Sonata for Cello and Piano and other works by Scandinavian composers. 4pm Emmanuel Episcopal Church 66 North Main St. Chatham
March 2
Gardening Q&A: Have your gardening, lawn, and landscaping questions answered by Danville Master Gardeners Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 326 Taylor Drive, Suite 100; noon-4pm 434.799.6558 danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com
March 8
Halifax County Student Art Show: opening reception 2-4pm Prizery The exhibit will be on display throughout March from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
Socks in the Frying Pan: A multiawards winning trio from County Clare, Ireland, their dynamic vocal harmonies, virtuosic musical ability and on-stage wit makes them one of the most sought-after groups in Irish music. $8-$28 The Prizery 7:30pm Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club Meeting: O’Kelly’s Deli, 877 Piney Forest Rd, Danville 6:30pm
March 4
Smokestack Theatre Presents: free program The Wednesday Club,
Free Admission: DMFAH 10am-5pm
March 15
Free Admission: DMFAH 2-5pm
March 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Gardening Q&A: Have your gardening, lawn, and landscaping questions answered by Danville Master Gardeners Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 326 Taylor Drive, Suite 100; 9am-1pm 434.799.6558 danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com
March 18
Inspired Design: presented by interior designer Melinda Bell Dickey The Wednesday Club 1002 Main St. Danville free and open to all 3:15pm www.TheWedClubDanvilleVa.org
March 21
Indoor Yard Sale: Danville Farmers’ Market, 629 Craghead St. 9am-1pm Coffee & Cars: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club 9-10:30am Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St, Danville 434.548.9862
March 9 (thru April 13)
Forms in Clay: pottery class DMFAH on Mondays 6:30-9pm $95 for DMFAH members/$105 for others. 434.792.5355 Registration required.
March 9
Gardening Q&A: Have your gardening, lawn, and landscaping questions answered by Danville Master Gardeners Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 326 Taylor Drive, Suite 100; noon-4pm 434.799.6558 danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com
March 3
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March 11
The Neighbor Next Door: DHS Tour Guide Joyce Wilburn will lead a virtual tour of the streets around The Wednesday Club and tell anecdotes about the houses and their former residents. A trivia contest, Segway demonstration, and prize drawings will follow. The Wednesday Club, 1002 Main St. free and open to all 3:15pm www.The WedClubDanvilleVa.org
March 12
Public Scanning of photographs: for the book, Danville and Pittsylvania County Memories:
The deadline for submitting information for the April calendar is Friday, March 20, at 5:00 p.m. Please send just the basic information following the format on these pages to joycewilburn@gmail.com.
All That Jazz Chatham Rotary Auction: dinner, open bar, auction 6pm Chatham Hall $75 www.chathamrotaryclub.com
March 24
Gardening Q&A: Have your gardening, lawn, and landscaping questions answered by Danville Master Gardeners Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 326 Taylor Drive, Suite 100; 9am-1pm 434.799.6558 danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com
March 27, 28 & 29
Smokestack Theatre: presents Art 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday; 2:30pm on Sunday DMFAH $15 online; $20 at the door adult language www.eventbrite.com
March 30
Gardening Q&A: Have your gardening, lawn, and landscaping questions answered by Danville Master Gardeners Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 326 Taylor Drive, Suite 100; 9am-1pm 434.799.6558 danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com
