Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests. Join us at the house he deemed “the best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating: from the arts to agriculture, literature to wine, philosophy to natural sciences, and more. Local director and Shakespeare expert, Melora Kordos will join us to highlight some of the scenes that may have influenced Jefferson most.
$25 pp
When a vandal cuts the face of a Black student at Boston’s Classical Academy out of a photographic self-portrait on display in the school lobby, mixed-race collage artist and first-year teacher Sarai is asked to capitalize on the strong rapport she has with the student victim to investigate the incident. Pressure from the white Assistant Headmaster and troubling discoveries about the victim make Sarai question her effectiveness as a teacher and artist. When she discovers the truth behind the subsequent destruction of a portrait of the school’s founder, Sarai makes an unexpected choice that changes not only her future but the path the institution must take. Contains adult language, discussions of self-harm and portrayals of systemic racism.
Held at the Studio Theatre.
Tickets: Free but must reserve seat in advance. Click on BUY SINGLE TICKET to reserve your seat.
When a vandal cuts the face of a Black student at Boston’s Classical Academy out of a photographic self-portrait on display in the school lobby, mixed-race collage artist and first-year teacher Sarai is asked to capitalize on the strong rapport she has with the student victim to investigate the incident. Pressure from the white Assistant Headmaster and troubling discoveries about the victim make Sarai question her effectiveness as a teacher and artist. When she discovers the truth behind the subsequent destruction of a portrait of the school’s founder, Sarai makes an unexpected choice that changes not only her future but the path the institution must take. Contains adult language, discussions of self-harm and portrayals of systemic racism.
Held at the Studio Theatre.
Tickets: Free but must reserve seat in advance. Click on BUY SINGLE TICKET to reserve your seat.
Join Poplar Forest for the 13th annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course Run! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way!
Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest.
$45/person.
All registrations before July 25 are guaranteed a T-shirt in their size. After July 25th, registration increases to $50/person. Late registration and day-of registration increases to $60 beginning Thursday, August 14th.
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling.
Cost is included with the general admission.
Million Dollar Quartet tells the true story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins having a jam session on the last night of Sun Records, the label that launched their careers. With hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “I Walk the Line,” this electrifying musical brings together four icons in one unforgettable show. Experience the raw energy and iconic hits that defined a generation. (Rated PG)
Subscriptions, group sales reservations, and single tickets on sale now! For subscriptions and group sales, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@su.edu or call 540-665-4569, Monday-Friday, 12-5 pm.
Join the March sisters as they navigate the challenges of love and loss in this beautiful and timeless coming-of-age tale. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering it for the first time, this production promises to be a memorable theatrical experience; a must-see for the whole family. (Rated PG)
Subscriptions, group sales reservations, and single tickets on sale now! For subscriptions and group sales, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@su.edu or call 540-665-4569, Monday-Friday, 12-5 pm.
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th as Hawksbill Brewery will be taking over the Taps from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will also be live music from 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. on both nights.
ON TAP
Hooray for Luray IPA ABV 7.3% IBU 55
A classic cheer for a classic American hometown IPA. It’s robust in resinous aromas, not unlike a clear, Friday night game. Bites like a Bulldog and finishes with a balanced scoreboard – a real crowd pleaser.
Haymaker Cream Ale ABV 5.0% IBU 18
All a boy wants after a day of baling hay is a cooler full of beer. And, back in the day, that’s what they got – a light-tasting, easy-drinking, clean beer to complement their heavy day of pitchin’ squares.
Running Red Lights Red Ale ABV 5.4% IBU 28
Three weeks in a two-stoplight town becomes a forever home for sweet charm. Let this front porch swinging red ale make a memory on your palate. Don’t let the bitter back slow you down – run the red light to a clean finish.
Mile Marker 8 Belgian Wheat ABV 5.4% IBU 23
Also known as “Lot 8,” this Belgian wheat is a sweet spot for Shenandoah River dwellers to start or end their float. From sunrise to sunset, Mile Marker 8 will keep your toes puckered to the sky with a tangy, yet slightly bitter ride. Ask for an orange slice for an extra boost!
Peach Orchard Saison – 6% ABV IBU 31
True to style Saison with an added peach puree. The peach on the nose and pallet does cut down on some of the classic Saison notes but make no mistake, this is an easy summer Saison.
BITES
Fish and Chips $23.99
Running red lights batter cod, French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon
Irish Nachos $16.99
Waffle fries, Hooray for Luray IPA Beer cheese, pulled pork, tomato, red and green onion, jalapeno, sour cream
Ribs $15.99
Peach orchard glazed riblets, pickled cabbage
Lot 8 Braised Beef $24.99/
Tender Mile Marker braised beef, carrots, onions Yukon gold potatoes
Shenandoah with special guest the Dan James Trio
Grammy award-winning country band Shenandoah performs its 80s and 90s hits that celebrate faith and family and revel in the joys of small-town life.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
The Bacon Brothers – Freestanding Tour
Siblings Kevin and Michael Bacon bring their own unique mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music, which they call “Forosoco,” to the SVMF stage.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
SVMF’s Americana minifest, featuring the evening’s headliner The Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, plus The Gina Furtado Project and Brennan Edwards.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
Rumours ATL has become known for its authentic re-creation of Fleetwood Mac’s captivating sound, while honoring the band’s unique history.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
July 26, 8 p.m.
LSO Big Band – Swing Into Victory. Dance to the sounds of swing as the LSO Big Band commemorates the end of World War II’s 80th anniversary with an evening of swing tunes from that era.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
Known as “The American Band,” Grand Funk Railroad brings its signature hard-driving sound, soulful vocals, and iconic pop melodies to SVMF.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
Gaelic Storm with special guest, Screaming Orphans. A night of Irish music at its best, with two of the most popular Celtic bands known worldwide for their unique harmonies and energizing performances.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
Orkney Springs, VA
Big Meadows Area and Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky. Presentations take place at Big Meadows Lodge, and will begin with Solar Viewing in the meadow at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 8:00 PM.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing in the big meadow area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Massanutten Room
Big Meadows Area and Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky. Presentations take place at Big Meadows Lodge, and will begin with Solar Viewing in the meadow at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 8:00 PM.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing in the big meadow area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Massanutten Room
