Calendar Of Events

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

Arana y Compas 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

Bennie and Tony live 6PM to 9PM at The Blue Toad. Five miles south of Route 250 on Route 151. 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton,VA, 22920. 434-996-6992 www.TheBlueToad.com

Jon Spears Band live 8PM to 11PM at Wild Wolf Brewing Company. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-0088. www.wildwolfbeer.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

The Pollocks - Kiss Five-piece rock band playing the prolific home recording output of Maryline and Jason Pollock, the latter the former guitarist from 90's alt-rock band Seven Mary Three Dinner and Table service begins one hour before showtime.

Join the Kluge-Ruhe Collection each Saturday at 10:30 am for a free, guided tour of the museum's current exhibitions. No reservations required.

Season Opener of Afton After Hours at Afton Mountain Vineyards with live music by Eli Cook. 6PM to 8:30PM. Glass and bottle sales only. No cover charge. 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton,VA, 22920. Route 631 (Off Route 6) 540-456-8667 www.aftonmountainvineyards.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

In colonial America, herbs were valued for their many uses as flavorings, medicines, dyestuffs, etc. Focusing on the herbs documented by Thomas Jefferson in his garden book and correspondence, Lily Fox-Bruguiere will give an illustrated lecture, followed by a tour of the useful herbs growing in the gardens at Monticello. Participants will also make and bring home a calendula salve for healing minor cuts, scrapes, and bug bites.

Festival of Wines at Wintergreen Resort . 11AM . Today Virginia, Tomorrow the World. Presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts www.wintergreenperformingarts.org . Fee. Saturday will feature Virginia wines and Sunday wines from around the world. Come and sample the finest. 39 Wintergreen Drive, Roseland Virginia 22967. 434-325-2200.

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.

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Democracy Vineyards. Saturday live music by Matty Metcalf and his accordion. Sunday live music by Shane Parch and Six Decades. 585 Mountain Cove Road, Lovingston,VA, 22949. 434-964-6124. www.democracyvineyards.com

Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative at 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford,VA 22958. Every Saturday through October 8:oo AM – 12 noon, under the big white tent, a producer-only market featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meats & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more. 434-244-2399 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com