Calendar of Events in Nelson County

January 2012 January 1 Hair of the Dog Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery. Join us for a special New Year’s brunch from 11AM to 3PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com January 1 Bloody Mary Bowls at The Blue Toad !. Come watch all the College Bowl Games and enjoy our Signature Bloody Mary’s out of a bowl with a friend! 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992. January 1 Morning After 11:30 AM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Put 2011 in the garage and welcome 2012 in the front door! We’ll have plenty of fresh beer on tap and our ever popular Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary’s ready to serve. We’ll pour the vodka and you personalize it with choice of mixes, spices, and garnishes. Tantalizing Brunch or Lunch dishes for this new day - Backbone Benedict, Pulled Pork Huevos, and Fried Oysters. Mega football on the tube with festival music in the pub! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 1 Gary Randal at 12 Noon and Bryan Elijah Smith (solo) at 6PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 1 New Year’s Day Brunch at Delfosse vineyards and Winery 1PM. Reservations required. Fee. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com January 6 The Willie DE Trio 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 6 and 7 Mercy Creek, aggressive folk rock, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com January 7 Ashley McMillen Band 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 7 Rockfish Valley Community Center Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100 January 8 Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by Mercy Sakes Alive 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com January 8 Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 13 Open Mic Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 13 Bryan Elijah Smith and The Wild Hearts 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 13 through 16 Martin Luther King Weekend Celebration at Wintergreen Resort January 13 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Southern Company January 14 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 9 am-3 pm Freestyle Demo Days Meet us at the top of Acorn and check the newest equipment, 10 am-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball at Shamokin Ice, 11 am-3 pm NSAA Safety Week Recite the Skiers Responsibility Code and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Find us in the Skyline Rental Shop., 3 pm Hot Chocolate Tasting at Shamokin Ice, 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Southern Company January 15 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding, 9 am-3 pm Freestyle Demo Days Meet us at the top of Acorn and check the newest equipment, 9 am -5 pm Mixing Up the Tunes Music outside the Skyline Pavilion, 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice, 11 am-3 pm NSAA Safety Week Recite the Skiers Responsibility Code and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Find us in the Skyline Rental Shop., 6 pm Night Rail Jam Riders meet in the Terrain Park 6:30 pm Night Rail Jam Competition Starts! Sponsored by our friends from Subaru January 16 9 am USSA/SARA J1-6 GS (Men’s) Race at the top of Acorn, 9 am – 9 pm Skiing and Snowboarding, 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park, 2-10 PM Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available, 9 am – 5:30 pm Mixing up the Tunes Slopeside outside of the Skyline Pavilion, 10:30 am Ice Bowling Tournament at Shamokin Ice  Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958 434-325-2200 www.wintergreenresort.com January 13,14,15,20,21,27,28 Smores, Smores at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. We’re roasting marshmallows at our outdoor fireplace and making gooey Smores! It’s a fun and delicious dessert just for kids. Smore kits are available for purchase from your server or bartender. Our smores attendant will help and supervise. 5 to 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 14 HoboJac 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 14 Blue Line Highway 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 14 Wintergreen Winery -462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA 22958 - Wine Tasting Event includes a guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafted wines. Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Reservations are necessary for this popular evening event. 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM -434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com January 14, 2012 Hamner Theater Nightclub Series presents Mississippi Conjure, North Mississippi Hill Country music in the Valley! Music 7:30PM, Doors 7:00PM. Fee. Reservations requested, 434.361.1999. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com January 15 Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 15 Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by the Jan Smith Trio 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com January 15 French Crepe Day 1PM at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required. January 17 Get ready TRIVIA fans! Starting Tuesday, January 17th, Wild Wolf Brewing Company will be hosting a weekly trivia game in the evening. Start forming your teams- more details to come! January 20-22 Subaru Master the Mountain &Wounded Warriors Weekend at Wintergreen Resort.Join us for a family-fun filled weekend. Our friends from Subaru will be on the mountain providing all kinds of unique activities.We also salute our Military personnel! Active military, veterans and their families are eligible for discounted lift tickets and lodging this weekend. Please help us pay tribute to our Wounded Warriors as they will be participating in the Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Wounded Warriors event.www.wintergreenresort.com Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen,VA, 22958 434-325-2200. January 20 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-2 pm Women’s Ski & Ride Seminar The first of four Fridays clinics just for women.Sign up for one or all four. 2-10 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Maybe Tomorrow, rocking party band January 21 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5 pm Subaru Master the Mountain Meet us in the Subaru Tent. 9 am-5:30 pm XM Great music and tunes on the Blue Ridge Terrace. 9 am-3 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 10 am-5 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball at Shamokin Ice. 9:30 pm-12 am Live Entertainment in The Edge Maybe Tomorrow, rocking party band. January 22 9 am-10 pm Skiing and Riding. 9 am-5 pm Subaru Master the Mountain Meet us in the Subaru Tent. 10 am-8 pm Campfire Join us at Discovery Ridge – S’more kits available. 10 am-6 pm Ridgely’s Fun Park. 11:45 am-1 pm Family Broomball on Shamokin Ice. January 20 and 21 Antigone Now and Mystery-in-the-Round at The Hamner Theater. Antigone Now by Melissa Cooper, a contemporary take on an age-old tragic tale; Mystery-in-the-Round by Kay Bethea, Professor of Music and Theater at PVCC. And a special appearance by Hamner Improv Troupe to make nonsense of the proceedings. A guest production from the Piedmont Virginia Community College Players, directed by Kay Bethea. 7:30PM. Admission by donation. Reservations suggested. 434-361-1999. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton,VA, 22920 www.hamnertheater.com January 20 and 21 Maybe Tomorrow, rockin party band, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com January 21 William Walter Damn Fine Trio 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 21 Tara Mills with Strings Attached and Sally Rose 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 22 Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 22 Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music TBA 2:30Pm to 5PM . Join us 1PM for the AFC/NFC Division Championship on our 8′ screen. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com January 22 Food and Wine Paring 1PM at Delfosse Winery and Vineyards,500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations required. January 24 Rare Beer Dinner at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 6PM. Fee. Reserve by calling 434-361-1001 or email Chris Trotter at manager@dbbrewingcompany.com . Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, Va, 22967. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 26 Jacob Allen 7 PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 27 David Hill 9PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 27 Poetry and Fiction Night 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 . 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 27 and 28 Mercy Creek, aggressive folk rock, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com January 28 Medieval Games Day at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery 11AM to 5PM. A demonstration of board games and card games popular in the Dark Ages, Middle Ages, and Renaissance. Come join us and play games like: Primero- a card game favored in the royal court of Queen Elizabeth I and the predecessor to modern poker. Hnefatafl- the Viking version of chess played in Northern Europe, the British Isles and Iceland. Back-Gammon- The classic dice and checker game that dates back more than five thousand years. Sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism, a worldwide, non-profit educational organization dedicated to recreating the lifestyles of pre-17th Century Europe. 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA, 22958 434-361-1266 www.hilltopberrywine.com. January 28 2011 Songwriters Contest Winners: After Jack 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com January 28 Blue Line Highway 7:30PM at The Hamner Theater. Fee, reservations requested. Food and drink available. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com January 29 Gary Randal 12 Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com January 29 Brunch 11AM at Blue Mountain Brewery with live music by Tara Mills 2:30Pm to 5PM . 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com February 2012 February In Celebration of Black History Month various activities are scheduled throughout the month of February. Check local churchs for further information. www.nelsonheritagecenter.com/nelsonaachuches.html Nelson Heritage Center,1653 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA, 22922 434-263-4649 www.nelsonheritagecenter.com February 3 and 4 Maybe Tomorrow, rockin party band, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com February 4, 2012 Rockfish Valley Community Center Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100. February 4 Gathering of the Central Virginia Blues Society at The Hamner Theater 7:30PM. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com February 5 Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery 11AM.Live music by The Design 2:30PM to 5PM. At 6:30PM Join us for Blue Mountain Brewery Brews, Wings, and Super Bowl XLVI on our 8′ screen! 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com February 10 and 11 Southern Company, rock, blues, classics, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com February 11 Valentine’s Day Winemaker’s Dinner at Veritas Vineyard and Winery 7PM to 11PM. Treat your loved one to a five-course, wine-paired dinner in Saddleback Hall. Music and dancing to follow! Fee. Reservations required. 540-456-8000 Ext.108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com February 11 Wintergreen Winery’s Wine and Chocolate Pairing at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958. A vintner’s selection of Wintergreen wines paired with chocolate. Fee inclues wine and chocolate tastings and wine glass. Reservations are suggested. Time:TBA 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com February 11 Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner 6PM at DelFosse Winery and Vineyards, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations required. February 11,12,13,14 Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery, 9423 Batesville Road, Afton, VA 22920 Valentine’s Day at Cardinal Point – artisan chocolates made with our wines available for sample and sale; free tastings during the Valentine celebration (2/11-2/14) Chocolates and some picnic foods and beverages are also for sale. 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com February 14 Valentine’s Day at Blue Mountain Brewery. Heart-shaped pizzas. Live music by Ragged Mountain String Band from 5PM to 9PM. Special Tastings. Blue Mountain fried wings special priced with homemade blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery included. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com February 16 Rockfish Valley Elementary School Dine Out at Blue Mountain Brewery 5PM. Join us for dinner to support Rockfish Elementary School! 20% of all food sales from 5PM to 8PM will be donated to the school.9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020www.bluemountainbrewery.com February 17 and 18 William Walter, high energy folk, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen,VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com February 21 Devils Backbone Brewing Company kicks off their Fat Tuesday celebration at 5:00 p.m. Featuring Adrian Duke’s New Orleans Funk & Jazz at 8:30 pm – You’ll think you’re on Bourbon Street! Fat Tuesday eatin’ includes gumbo, fried oyster po’boys and a Beer Garden Fish Shack, plus free Mardi Gras trinkets and decor – Over-all ragin good times!! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com February 24 and 25 Ben Phelps Project, rock, blues, jazz, at The Edge at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. 434-325-8080. www.wintergreenresort.com February 26 French Crepe Day 1PM at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required. March 2012 March 3 Wintergreen Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wintergreen Winery from 6:00 -8:30 PM at 462 Winery Lane Nellsyford, VA 22958. Guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafted wines. Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Reservations are necessary for this popular evening event. 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com March 3 Rockfish Valley Community Center Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100 March 6 through 10 Maple Sugar Days at Wintergreen Nature Foundation. March 7 at 9AM Discover Wintergreen’s Sugarbushes. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. March 6, 8, and 9 school and scout field trips. Call to schedule your class’s trip. March 10 1PM Sugarbush Sojourn. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. All day slide show of maple history and process. March 10 8AM to 11AM pancake breakfast with real maple syrup. Fee. All events meet at The Trillium House, across Wintergreen Drive from the Wintergarden Spa. 3421 Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. For more information call 434-325-8169 or go to www.twnf.org. March 11 Nelson County Historical Society Program 2PM. Presented by Bill Obrochta, Education Director at the Virginia Historical Society- about Robert Whitehead, Nelson County Commonwealth’s attorney for eight years before being elected to the House of Delegates, where he served from 1941 until his death in 1960. For more information email : societyinfo@nelsonhistorical.com March 17 WinterGREEN Winery’s St. Paddy Day Party at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958. Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at our St. Paddy’s Day Party! WinterGREEN wine, Irish music, dancing, maybe even a leprechaun. Time: TBA and Fee 434-361-2519 www.wintergreenwinery.com March 22 Spring Beer Dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery. The menu is still in the works but Doppelbacks, Triplebocks, Chocolate-Bourbon-aged Long Winter’s Nap and many more are slated to be on the schedule.7PM. Fee. For Reservations Call 540-456-8020 Ext.106 or email events@bluemountainbrewery.com 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. www.bluemountainbrewery.com