Calendar Of Events

The Design House is the signature fundraising event for the Shelter for Help in Emergency. The house, in Farmington, is redesigned by over 20 local designers showcasing their talents and the latest in interior and exterior design, styles and techniques. The result is a unique tour for visitors where each space reflects a designer's creative vision and provides endless and inspiring ideas for the home.

American Craft Beer Week at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. A week long celebration honoring American craft breweries. 11:30AM to 10PM daily. We’ll be featuring fun stuff all week long! Raise a pint and toast us on Tuesday as the nation unites! Check out our website for details. www.dbbrewingcompany.com. Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001.

American Craft Beer Week at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. Growler specials every day and daily drawing for our brand new Blond Hunny T-shirt. 11:30AM. Brewery tours on Sunday May 19 at 1PM and 5PM. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.com

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

Devils Backbones Steeplechase on May 19th – 3pm Steeplechase, Virginia, Spring all mean the same thing...... FUN! A Steeplechase to rival them all at the Devils Backbone Brewing Co. Basecamp on May 19th at 3pm & Trail Runners will chose their course...5k, 10k, Team.... & Pick your Horse-themed name(under Team Name on Registration) & Obstacles(hay bales and some ‘other’ surprises) will await you. & Kids Run at 2pm.... Special course set up for the little... View More

Food and Wine Pairing at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery.1PM. Fee. Reservations required. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com

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

Wintergreen Nature Foundation Spring Wildflower Symposium at Wintergreen Resort. 8AM to 5PM daily. In the early spring before the trees are full, the hillsides are warmed by the sun and the wildflowers are in full bloom. Instructors for the weekend include well known botanists, authors, and artists, each prepared with a full weekend of activities and lectures that will reconnect you with nature. Register in advance. 434-325-8169, or www.twnf.org . Wintergreen Resort is offering a special rate f... View More

It's back! Warm weather and spring fever means the return of "Yappy Hours" at Keswick Vineyards! Every Sunday we invite you to bring food, friends, and your furry loved ones to relax on the scenic lawn overlooking the vineyards with a refreshing, chilled bottle of wine. Visit with local shelters and their lovable animals who are looking for a good home, play bocce ball, make friends, and soak in the sun; what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Gary Randal live 12Noon at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com

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

Steeplechase 5K and 10K Trail Fun Run at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 3PM. We’re adding some Steeplechase obstacles for you to take on while you’re out on the course. Proper attire (sunhats, ties, seersucker) encouraged, as you should look your part for your day at the track! Fee. After-race soiree included in your registration. Register at www.RunReg.com Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com

Join us at Ash Lawn-Highland for our 19th wine festival. This year at the Highland Tasting we are embracing the intimate and relaxing environment of another beautiful Virginia spring in a favorite historic setting. Our grounds are open for you to come with friends and family and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of our Highland Tasting.   Join us on May 18th and 19th, and select your favorite tastings of local wines, beer and cider. New this year is a selection of gourmet vendors to give you... View More

Tony Bruno live 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

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

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.

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