COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
VMFA on the Road
CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the VMFA Artmobile will not be visiting the Barns of Rose Hill as planned. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Heart and Soul of Kenya Exhibit Reception
FREE EVENT! Front Royal photographer Sharon Fisher captured the vanishing people, places, and wildlife on a recent trip to Kenya. The resulting exhibit, the Heart and Soul of Kenya, is a stunning photographic journey documenting the five tribes and majestic wildlife she encountered there. Join us for a reception to meet the artist, learn more, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Holiday Music Bingo
FREE EVENT! Get ready to jingle all the way to an evening of fun and cheer at our Holiday Music Bingo Night! Gather your loved ones and join us for a night of music, laughter, and holiday magic.
Photography Insights – The Heart and Soul of Kenya
FREE EVENT! Front Royal photographer Sharon Fisher joins us for a presentation on how she captured the images on display in her exhibit, The Heart and Soul of Kenya. Fisher will discuss her process, from camera gear to photo editing and more.
Holiday Paint & Sip Class
Join us this holiday season for another paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special treat, we will have a signature cocktail available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.
Aggregation Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of nature-inspired mosaics by local artist Christy Dunkle. Crafted from natural materials, Dunkle’s mosaics are reflection of her belief in the power of art to evoke memories, covey social statements, and heal. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
VMFA on the Road
CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the VMFA Artmobile will not be visiting the Barns of Rose Hill as planned. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Medicare Seminar with Angela Brewer
FREE EVENT! Take the guesswork out of enrolling in Medicare with this free seminar led by Certified Medicare Insurance Consultant, Angela Brewer.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
The Polio Crusade Film Screening
FREE EVENT! The Polio Crusade is a one-hour documentary that interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease.
This program is presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Clarke County and the Clarke County Library.
Spooktacular Paint & Sip Class
Get in the Halloween spirit with our next paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special treat, we will have a spooktacular signature drink available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.
Medicare Seminar with Angela Brewer
FREE EVENT! Take the guesswork out of enrolling in Medicare with this free seminar led by Certified Medicare Insurance Consultant, Angela Brewer.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Speaker: Melody Starya Mobley
The USDA’s first black female forester, Melody Starya Mobley has made it her mission to create positive change for groups that have been historically excluded from natural spaces. Suffering years of abuse, oppression, and tokenism catapulted her into a lifetime of moral courage. After 28 years serving our public lands, followed by a decade of recovery, Melody is finally ready to share her story—now the subject of the documentary, The Dark White Forest.
Antoinette’s Ark Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of intricate pencil drawings by local artist Antoinette Arsic. Depicting an assortment of animals, Arsic’s drawing are a testament to the profound healing power of the arts. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
From Our Studios Opening
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of a lifetime of extraordinary works of Malcolm Harlow and Gale Bowman. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
The Larsens’ Amazing World of Reptiles
FREE EVENT! Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about the amazing world of reptiles. Slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and even snakes!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Captain Curiosity: Found in the Stars
FREE EVENT! Travel to a galaxy of out-of-this-world entertainment with Captain Curiosity’s galactic coming-of-age adventure, “Found in the Stars.” Learn the science of stars, black holes, orbits, the speed of light, and much more.
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Fun with Puppets
FREE EVENT! Throughout this musical show, join in on the fun with puppets who sing, dance, share stories, and make music. Adventure begins at your library!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Groovy Nate
FREE EVENT! Groovy Nate is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy. Get ready to groove and learn with a delightful blend of energetic beats and creative movement!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
FREE EVENT! Talewise teaches science through storytelling! Join us on an interactive treasure-hunting adventure and explore several exciting science themes along the way.
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Clear Day Thunder Film Screening
Presented in partnership with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the 2023 film Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut is a documentary about the grassroots efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically significant tree species.
Opening Reception: ShenArts Members Exhibition
FREE EVENT! Join us on the summer solstice for the opening of this year’s ShenArts Members Exhibition. Meet the featured artists and celebrate the retirement of beloved ShenArts Executive Director, Lisa Sipp.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Spring Paint & Sip Night
Join us for an evening paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special treat, we will have a signature drink available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
World Piano Day
FREE EVENT! Established by the German musician, Nils Frahm, Piano Day takes place on the 88th day of the year in reference to the 88 keys on a piano. To celebrate, local pianist Caleb Nei welcomes the community out for a free afternoon concert to experience his homage to this beloved instrument.
Opening Reception: Inspired by the Nation’s Capital
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of the quilt exhibition, Inspired by the Nation’s Capital. Meet the featured artists, and enjoy a reading of the foreword of the accompanying book by Washington Post columnist, John Kelly.
A Little Noon Music: Jon Rose Trio
FREE EVENT! This March, The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System will present the Jon Rose Trio at the Barns of Rose Hill. A classic jazz combo based in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, the trio plays familiar and wide-ranging bossa nova and bluesy jazz music for audiences of all ages.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Till Film Screening
FREE EVENT! Join us for a free screening of the powerful and moving film Till, which depicts the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Closing Reception: Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys
FREE EVENT! Join us for the closing of the exhibition, Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys. With this poignant exhibition, paper-cut and silhouette artist Janelle Washington delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of mental health.
Exploring African American Foodways
POSTPONED FOR WEATHER
In this presentation, Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson will discuss her research on Black life, particularly as it relates to food and foodways. Among other topics, Williams-Forson will cover the research that guided her acclaimed work, Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power.
Bruce Molsky Fiddle Workshop
Hone your skills with fiddle master, Bruce Molsky! With fiddles in hand, Molsky will guide participants through a variety of old time fiddle tunes from different regions and focus on what’s unique and compelling about each, and about the old time style in general. This two-hour class is intended for students of intermediate ability and above.