Calendar Of Events

Three Notch'd Road Baroque Ensemble, David McCormick, Director. With Kit Jacobson, organist. Box lunches for sale, $7, or bring your own lunch.

Best known for his painting Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, the famous portrait of his mother, and his well-publicized legal battle with the English art critic John Ruskin, the American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) often garners as much attention for his flamboyant personality as for his artistic production. Yet a look at the artist's portraits and early landscapes demonstrates a different side of his vision. Whistler's portraiture is the subject of this installation, which con... View More

These walking tours of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards highlight Jefferson's deep and long-standing interest in horticulture.

Pick Your Own Strawberries at Seaman’s Orchard. Monday through Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 8AM to 5PM, Sunday 12:30PM to 5PM. For updated picking information and availability and to reserve your pre-picked berries call 434-277-8130. From Lovingston: Take 29 South to 56 West, go 1 Mile, turn right onto Roseland Road. Watch for sign. 415 Dark Hollow Road, Roseland,VA, 22967.http://www.seamansorchard.com/so_strwberries.html

These guided outdoor tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

STrAY: Found Poems from a Lost Time is an in-situ project in which the contemporary artist Suzanne McClelland responds to Found Poems from a Lost Time (2006), twelve epistolary poems written by George Garrett (1929–2008), the renowned poet and esteemed professor of creative writing at U.Va. Garrett's poems, which describe the physical and psychological horrors of war, are constructed from passages lifted from letters written by two soldiers—both his distant relatives—who fought... View More

This experiental tour of Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden includes a guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment. Participants will take part in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling crops.

Avid collectors since their college days, Frederick and Lucy S. Herman spent over fifty years building an impressive collection of more than 250 works on paper, a majority of which were generously donated to the Museum in 2006 and 2007 for the instruction of the University's students. Traces of the Hand displays a selection of drawings from this collection and celebrates the Hermans' achievement as discriminating collectors, highlighting areas in which the collection excels and which clearly cor... View More

Join an expertly guided walking tour of historic downtown Charlottesville! Stroll around the Court Square familiar to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Learn about the early years of Charlottesville, its citizens, businesses and buildings. During a one-hour tour, you will see reminders of over 250 years of our community’s heritage. Court Square Tours depart each Thursday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am. No reservations required. Downtown Mall Tours are offered on... View More

Adrian Duke live 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com

Family History Untold: How to Build a Fictional Universe from One That's Been Passed Down Family stories often rattle around in our minds for years or even decades before we are ready to bring them to life in our writing. Virginia Pye, author of River of Dust (Unbridled Books, 2013) talks with Clifford Garstang, author of What the Zhang Boys Know (Press 53, 2012), about how to determine which stories are worth exploring and using family facts as inspiration for new and surprising creations. Fr... View More

The Monumental Ideas in Miniature Books, MIMB II Traveling Exhibition will be on view at the Virginia Arts of the Book Center from March 1 to April 26. Featuring the work of 86 visual artists, the exhibition is remarkably diverse. Materials used to make the “object-books” range from handmade paper and fabric to plastic, tea bags, and wood blocks, and techniques include letterpress, silkscreen, die-cut, and digital prints. The artists also represent seven countries and cultures: the U... View More

Ronnie Johnson live 7PM to 10PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

Our Tailgate Thursday summer music series returns this month! Starting May 23 and running through August 29, we'll fire up the grills every Thursday from 6 - 9 pm. Bring food to grill and enjoy a fun, laid back night at the vineyard. With free admission and live music on the patio, it's the perfect way to start your almost-weekend. Don't forget lawn games and picnic blankets! Dogs and children are welcome, and meat from Timbercreek Organics can be purchased by calling ahead. The first band of t... View More

Best known for his painting Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, the famous portrait of his mother, and his well-publicized legal battle with the English art critic John Ruskin, the American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) often garners as much attention for his flamboyant personality as for his artistic production. Yet a look at the artist's portraits and early landscapes demonstrates a different side of his vision. Whistler's portraiture is the subject of this installation, which con... View More

Fridays After Five! Opening - Morro Azul Samba School United by musical interests that include samba, funk, soul, blues, bossa, jazz and Spanish flamenco; Humberto Oliveira Sales and Madeline Holly Sales blend the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic riches from North and South America. Berto, native to Brazil, pursued a formal education in classical guitar. His knowledge of Brazilian rhythms and study of Spanish Flamenco add to the unique finger picking style he uses. Madeline brings with her the ... View More

See more of Monticello with fewer people. These leisurely evening tours limited to 20 people feature a guided exploration of Monticello, including the third-floor Dome Room and an introduction to the cellar dependencies and "Crossraods" exhibit. Not recommended for ages 6 and under.

These walking tours of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards highlight Jefferson's deep and long-standing interest in horticulture.

Memorial Day Weekend at Wintergreen Resort . 10AM to 9PM. Blues, Brew & BBQ and More! We welcome summer with a fun-filled weekend in the mountains. On Saturday, Blues, Brews & BBQ is the theme with music being the highlight. We'll top it off with a micro-brew festival, wine festival, an arts & craft fair, block party for the kids and a day at the Lake. Lake Monocan opens for the season! 39 Wintergreen Drive, Roseland Virginia 22967. 434-325-2200.

Pick Your Own Strawberries at Seaman’s Orchard. Monday through Friday 8AM to 7PM, Saturday 8AM to 5PM, Sunday 12:30PM to 5PM. For updated picking information and availability and to reserve your pre-picked berries call 434-277-8130. From Lovingston: Take 29 South to 56 West, go 1 Mile, turn right onto Roseland Road. Watch for sign. 415 Dark Hollow Road, Roseland,VA, 22967.http://www.seamansorchard.com/so_strwberries.html

These guided outdoor tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

STrAY: Found Poems from a Lost Time is an in-situ project in which the contemporary artist Suzanne McClelland responds to Found Poems from a Lost Time (2006), twelve epistolary poems written by George Garrett (1929–2008), the renowned poet and esteemed professor of creative writing at U.Va. Garrett's poems, which describe the physical and psychological horrors of war, are constructed from passages lifted from letters written by two soldiers—both his distant relatives—who fought... View More

This experiental tour of Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden includes a guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment. Participants will take part in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling crops.

Avid collectors since their college days, Frederick and Lucy S. Herman spent over fifty years building an impressive collection of more than 250 works on paper, a majority of which were generously donated to the Museum in 2006 and 2007 for the instruction of the University's students. Traces of the Hand displays a selection of drawings from this collection and celebrates the Hermans' achievement as discriminating collectors, highlighting areas in which the collection excels and which clearly cor... View More

Special guests The Last Bison & The Sally Rose Band Chamomile met Whiskey in the winter. The soft blue of the cold sky was melding into the Blue Ridge mountains, and a crescent moon was on the rise. Marie Borgman and Koda Kerl had recently finished a cross country tour which had taken them across steep mountain ranges ... to rocky coastlines, and lead them to the Redwood forest ... it was there, underneath the towering trees that they realized they needed to start a band. Upon returning home... View More