Page 10 July 2020
July Calendar All of the community events that are usually promoted in the Calendar section might not be happening. Therefore, it’s best to contact the groups that usually sponsor these activities. This list might help. The Danville Farmers’ Market, 629 Craghead Street, is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. until noon. The first hour is reserved for seniors and immuno-compromised shoppers. 434.797.8961. The Caswell Farmers Market in Yanceyville, North Carolina, at 2246 Hwy 86, by Goodwill, will be open on Thursdays, 4:00-6:30pm with safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Danville Master Gardeners will answer inquiries about gardening, lawns and landscaping on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 434.799.6558 or send an email to danvillemastergardeners@gmail.com.
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
Ongoing
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 Langhorne House Museum: 117 Broad St. 434.793.6472
July 1 (thru 25)
16 Hands: Two Generations, Working Together: This free exhibit features work by Ellen Shankin, Brad Warstler, Silvie Granatelli, Benjie Osborne, Josh Manning, Donna Polseno, Hona Knudsen, Wendy Werstlein, Sarah McCarthy, Seth Guzovsky, Andrea Denniston and Josh Copus from Floyd, Virginia. Dreaming Geometry: An Artistic Exploration of Mathematics is on display in the Lynwood Artists Gallery. PA
July 7 (thru August 28)
Camilla Williams Exhibit: Williams was born in Danville and became the first African American to sing with a major American opera company in NYC. Exhibit features her opera costumes including Madame Butterfly. DMFAH
July 7
July 1(thru August 28)
Camilla Williams Exhibit: DMFAH
July 4
Danville Fireworks Display: Danville River District at dusk; fireworks will be detonated from the MLK Jr. Bridge Danville Patriot Challenge: Four Miles on the Fourth Anglers Park $30 434.793.4636 www.PlayDanvilleVa. com
July 4 (thru 25)
Yoga on the Lawn: free sessions taught by Firefly instructors on the DMFAH lawn Saturdays 9-10am
August 24
DCC classes begin
September 1
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce will move to the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research, 150 Slayton Ave.
September 5
DMFAH: Re-opening day to the public
Derby Day: DMFAH
July 9
Chatham Rotary Club Auction & Gala: Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex 6-9pm www.chathamrotaryclub.com
Music on Main: featuring Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos Crossing at the Dan Complex 7pm free Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 434.793.4636
July 11 & 12
DMFAH: free admission
July 15 & 16
VMFA on the Road: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile will be parked behind the DMFAH. This free interactive art space will bring works from the VMFA’s art collection and features hands-on activities. See page 8.
September 26
Where Can I Find Evince?
Evince is available at many l ocation’s including the lobby of our office at 753 Main Street in Danville. During business hours pick up several copies and take them to your home-bound friends and family. If you missed an issue, visit www. evincemagazine.com and search under the “virtual magazines” tab.
July 16
Music on Main: featuring Revolution Band Crossing at the Dan Complex 7pm free Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 434.793.4636
July 1 (thru 29)
Smokestack Theatre Reading on the Lawn: Wednesdays 6:308:30pm free DMFAH
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July 18
Cars & Coffee: See classic cars, sports cars, muscle cars, etc in the parking lot of Crema + Vine 1009 Main St. Danville 9-10:30am 434.548.9862
July 23
Music on Main: featuring Jukebox Revolver Crossing at the Dan Complex 7pm free Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 434.793.4636
Save the Date August 19
AU classes begin
The deadline for submitting information for the August calendar is Friday, July 24, at 5:00 p.m. Please send just the basic information following the format on these pages to joycewilburn@gmail.com.
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