Destination Bedford

Russ Voelker & Randy Marling: A Brush with Color
2018-10-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-30 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
An invitational exhibit running Oct. 2- Nov. 10 at Bower Center for the Arts: gallery admission is always free.
Reception: Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8pm
Russ Voelker
“My life experiences were varied from an early age. Raised a “military brat,” three years in one location was exceptional. So, my impressions of life are derived from a myriad of faces, places, and adventures. After graduating from Utah State, I embarked on a path as an art director and marketing executive. Now, with my career tucked away in my younger past, I embrace art as a course of contentment. I take my visions and experiences from my life’s journey and blend them with a seasoned imagination and … well, to just have fun with a brush!”

Randy Marling
“Although I studied art in college, my practice as an artist kicked in the day I retired. As a mature adult, I have learned my craft through painting classes, workshops, and collaboration with artist friends. I am inspired by the outdoors and enjoy painting sights from the roadside and in the countryside. My hiking has provided me with a sense of color and values and I paint with my vision of what I’ve seen.”

Creepy Show Upstairs at Goose Creek Studio in October
2018-10-24 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-25 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-26 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-27 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-30 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-31 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Local potter Sharon Kessler loves Halloween! She enjoys the fun of dressing up in spooking costumes and entertaining friends on the holiday. In addition, when she is not making her signature hand built functional pottery and clay animal figures, she also spends the months leading up to Halloween creating one-of-a-kind creepy décor to share with others. Kessler has brought together many of her Halloween creations – zombie dolls, spell books, apothecary jars, and more – for a Creepy Show in an upstairs room at Goose Creek Studio. The Creepy Show will run for the month of October and will feature a reception with the artist during 2nd Friday in Bedford, October 12, 5:00-8:00 pm.
Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford.
For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

“Domini Est Terra” at Goose Creek Studio
2018-10-24 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-25 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-26 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-27 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-30 09:30 - 17:30, 2018-10-31 09:30 - 17:30 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
“Domini Est Terra” – a new exhibit at Goose Creek Studio during the month of October – features work by over a dozen local artist and focuses on stewardship of natural resources and the impact of humans on our planet and the climate. The exhibit title, Latin for “The Earth is the Lord’s” and the opening line of Psalm 24, suggests we are merely Earth’s caretakers and are entrusted with the health and sustainability it’s future. Through a variety of media – including painting, sculpture, mosaic, and fiber art – the works in this exhibit reflect these themes.
An opening reception with the artists will be held during 2nd Friday, October 12, 5-8 pm. Goose Creek Studio is located at 302 Court Street in Bedford. For more information, see www.goosecreekstudio.com or call (540) 586-8482.

Trunk or Treat
2018-10-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Bedrock Community Church, 402 East Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24574, United States
Come join us at The Outpost – 402 E Main Street in Bedford on Halloween for a fun family event! This event is open to the public so bring the kids and enjoy some Halloween treats! Pet lovers, bring your furry friends in costume to enter our pet contest. The winner will be rewarded!

October Lunchbox Lecture
2018-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Bedford Area Welcome Center, 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
During WWII, tens of thousands of American airmen were held in German POW camps. Many received from the YMCA and the Red Cross a blank journal called “A Wartime Log” to record their thoughts, paste photos, or preserve sketches. Sgt. Robert Folk was one such prisoner; his journal, now in the D-Day Memorial collection, gives an important glimpse into life in a German Stalag. Director of Education John D. Long will reveal, for the first time publicly, what Folk’s unique vision can teach us. The program is free and open to the public.

Dawn on Omaha Beach: We Were There Book Launch
2018-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Before his death in 2009, Elisha “Ray” Nance, the last surviving officer of the “Bedford Boys” –Co. A, 116th Regiment, 29th Division—penned an account of his experiences before and after WWII. He intended to publish his book, but never achieved that dream. Now his children have published his fascinating memoir under the title “Dawn on Omaha Beach: We Were There.”
A book launch will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the National D-Day Memorial’s Johnson Pavilion. Members of the Nance family will be on hand to discuss the book—which follows Nance’s military career from enlisting in the pre-war Virginia National Guard, to his company’s arrival to England, to their fateful role played on D-Day.

Bedford Boys Homefront Tour
2018-10-26 15:00 - 17:30
Join the National D-Day Memorial Foundation as it dedicates three more of the “Bedford Remembers” plaques in Centertown Bedford in tribute to the sacrifices made by this community in World War II, and especially on D-Day. The plaque dedications and reception are free and open to the public.
Plaque Dedication Locations and Times:
3:10 p.m. Fisher’s Restaurant, 503 4th Street
3:35 p.m. Liberty Station, 515 Bedford Avenue
4:00 p.m. Former Green’s Drug Store, 104 N. Bridge Street
Following the plaque dedications, join us at the Bower Center for the Arts (305 N. Bridge Street) for a reception and preview of the “Bedford Boys Homefront Tour” with 1940s music and costumed interpreters from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available.
For more information, email education@dday.org or call (540) 586-3329 ext. 111.

Cider Barn Fall Fest
2018-10-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Chapel Creek Farms, 4915 Pike Road, Montvale, VA, 24122
Come on out for a memorable night!
Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. We’ll host “Trunk or Treat” in the pasture.
(If you want to decorate your vehicle, and pass candy out, you need to be set up by 6 pm.)
A prize will be given to the top three decorated vehicles.
We’re having a pumpkin carving contest too. Come with your pumpkin already carved.
That’s not all, we’ll have vendors, live music, a food truck, bobbing for apples, and old fashion country fun!
Our Bedford County apples and fresh raw cider will be available for purchase too.
Admission is $2 for guests that are 6 and older.
This is a cash/check only event.

Forest Farmers Market
2018-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.

Halloween Dance with Fuzzy Logic
2018-10-27 08:00 - 22:00 | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Halloween dance, open to the public, costume contests, refreshments

Yoga Fundraiser for BUG
2018-10-27 09:00 - 12:00
Bedford Urban Gardens will be hosting a morning of yoga at Bower Center for the Arts (305 North Bridge Street in Bedford) on Saturday, October 27, 9 am-12 noon. Local yoga teachers Mitchell Bond, Ellen Mackey, and LeAndra Shepherd will each offer a 50-minute practice. Bond will offer a gentle flow practice beginning at 9 am. Mackey will follow with a healthy back practice beginning at 10 am. Shepherd will conclude the morning with a yin practice which includes holding supported poses for a full stretch and complete relaxation.
All are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Donations will be accepted to support Bedford Urban Gardens.
Bedford Urban Gardens’ mission is to create a multi-use community center-piece for the Bedford area that will be an open and welcoming space that encourages individuals and families to not only sow the seeds of herbs and vegetables, but to sow the seeds of community and creativity. For more information, see www.bedfordurbangardens.org

Spooktacular
2018-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Costume Contest
Candy
Face Painting
Games
Balloon Twister
FUN!

Nick Faulconer at Beales
2018-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Nick Faulconer is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Richmond, Virginia, who writes and performs original bluesy rock and pop songs as well as covers.

The Colleen Raney Band – Traditional Irish
2018-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Public Library, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join the Friends of the Bedford Public Library on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. as they host in concert, The Colleen Raney Band The concert, held in the Bedford Room of Bedford Central Library is open to the public, with a ticket price of $15.00 per person; collected at the door or purchased in advance through http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/ Seating is limited.
For more information, call 540-586-8911, or visit: www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org.

Clam-O-Ween
2018-10-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Clam Diggers Pub and Eatery, 109 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Costume party
Door prizes
Live music
Food spread
Cash bar

Must be 21 and over
