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April 2021
My Life Was Mercy Creek with Jason Queen
Born and raised in Virginia, Jason Queen grew up in Clarke County and has always lived along the Blue Ridge Mountains where he is now raising his five children along with his wife, Misty. Jason spends most of his time writing about the things he loves most: family, mountains, and hometowns. When he isn’t writing, he can be found with his friends and family, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or fishing and canoeing local ponds and lakes, and especially the Shenandoah…
Find out more »May 2021
Intro to Oil Painting with Jordan Xu
Two day class Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2 10 AM to 3 PM both days Oil is by far the most popular painting medium in the history of fine art, with many iconic masterpieces like Van Gogh's Starry Night and Rembrandt's self-portrait all created using oil. However, with its unique properties, oil can sometimes be a challenging medium to learn. This is a two-day workshop designed to give beginners a structured, repeatable process to painting in oil. In…
Find out more »Her Name is Dora – Educational Lecture with Melanie Garvey and Jean Lee
Presented in partnership with the Clarke County Historical Association. Special thanks to Jay Arnold and Berryville Auto Parts for sponsoring this event! Drawing on original research, Melanie Garvey and Jean Lee unpack the life of Dora Jackson, a Millwood native who came of age at the turn of the twentieth century. Join us as we explore how conventional research led us to unconventional discoveries. Times: Doors open at 1:30 PM and presentation starts at 2:00 PM. Ticket Prices & Info:…
Find out more »Wood Turning Demonstration with Mike Fraser
Special thanks to Jack Schutte and Clarke County Properties for sponsoring this event! Craftsman have been forming useful items by holding a sharp cutter against spinning wood for over 3,000 years. The Egyptians developed the strap lathe where one person turned the work by pulling on a rope or strap wrapped around the work while another guided the cutting tool. This process is shown in tomb carvings. Later iterations used a bow or spring pole to assist the one turning…
Find out more »June 2021
Christian Lopez
Christian Lopez is not merely riding the wave of Americana Music, the West Virginia native is bending it to its knees. With the will of his voice and the stomp of a steady beat, Christian Lopez is pioneering his own brand of Alt. Folk Country Rock. Like a young Whitman, Lopez translates the iconic America before him into rousing romps and searing serenades employing crisp and thoughtful imagery and storytelling. Lopez is turning traditional songwriting on its head. Lopez takes…
Find out more »August 2021
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival: New Beginnings
The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is delighted to celebrate the opening of its inaugural season here at the Barns of Rose Hill. The festival celebrates the rich history, nature and culture of the area through poignant and powerful chamber music experiences that are both meaningful and relevant to our times. ACMF brings together fresh and exciting talent, internationally-recognized artists from near and far who are united by camaraderie and cause for an evening of world-class music. Artists include: Koko Dyulgerski,…
Find out more »The Eric Byrd Trio Album Release
The Eric Byrd Trio has performed throughout the world and they hold the prestigious honor of a Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassadorship. Through that program they have performed to capacity crowds in Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Honduras and Trinidad. Trio members Eric Byrd (piano) Alphonso Young, Jr. (drums) and Bhagwan Khalsa (bass) are energetic, masterful musicians of modern jazz. Tickets may be purchased in advance either online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (Noon to…
Find out more »September 2021
Patsy Cline Tribute Concert
What better way to spend Patsy Cline’s birthday weekend than at a tribute show featuring our local legends, Aimee Curl (Furnace Mountain Band), Jess Eliot Myhre (The Bumper Jacksons), and Melissa Wright (Mink’s Miracle Medicine). Along with David Van Deventer on fiddle, and Jesse Shultzaberger on drums, and Dave Hadley on pedal steel, these women will sing the songs that made Patsy Cline a local, national and international legend in the world of country music. Times: Doors open at 6…
Find out more »Patsy Cline Tribute Concert
What better way to spend Patsy Cline’s birthday weekend than at a tribute show featuring our local legends, Aimee C What better way to spend Patsy Cline’s birthday weekend than at a tribute show featuring our local legends, Aimee Curl (Furnace Mountain Band), Jess Eliot Myhre (The Bumper Jacksons), and Melissa Wright (Mink’s Miracle Medicine). Along with David Van Deventer on fiddle, and Jesse Shultzaberger on drums, and Dave Hadley on pedal steel, these women will sing the songs that…
Find out more »Randy Thompson
Now six albums into an eclectic and powerful career that has included four top 40 Americana releases, singer/songwriter Randy Thompson continues to make his home in small town Clifton, Virginia. His music lovingly embraces the past even as it pulls it kicking, picking, singing, rocking – its way into the 21st Century. Since the release of his album 'Further On' in 2008, he has also toured extensively in Europe, performing as well as headlining festivals in Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany,…
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