Destination Bedford

Tuesday Mourning
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Science and Technology Center, 600 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Bedford, VA, the small town with the greatest loss.
Please note: in order to accommodate anticipated crowds, tickets are only available by advance purchase at the box office website: https://tuesdaymourning.bpt.me .
From the writers:
“Tuesday Mourning tells the story of one small rural town in Virginia and its ultimate sacrifice. As Germany overran Europe and threatened to control the world, Bedford, Virginia sent 33 young men (most of their young men) off to war. On June 6, 1944, 19 of their sons died on Omaha beach in the first bloody minutes of D-Day; three more died later. Bedford suffered more losses per capita than any other U. S. city.
Six boys from Bedford tell this poignant story of growing up together and going off to war together. This is their story, full of warmth and humor and thought-provoking questions. The play also captures the emotions of their wives and mothers. It is an accurate and personal story told by the boys themselves and the mothers and girls left behind.
The story and dialogue are taken from the words of the few survivors and the community that remembered. The play is presented with music, at times provocative and haunting, at other times lively and humorous. The music is combined with dialogue that is at some moments laugh-out-loud funny and at others filled with intense fear or great hope. Together they take the audience on a roller coaster of emotions.
But Tuesday Mourning is about more than Bedford. The characters are universal, the war is universal. The husband who writes daily to his wife back home, the shy younger brother who falls in love with an English girl, the lieutenant who tries to keep morale high, the twin brothers always in a ruckus, the playboy, the wives and mothers left behind to worry and grieve, characters no different than young men and women today. Tuesday Mourning is about all wars and the sacrifices that families and communities are making even today…”

My Fair Lady
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Shady Grove Vineyards Cabin
Tickets…………….$15 adult
$10 for 12 & under
http://www.lynchburgtickets.com/myfairlady

Forest Farmers Market
2019-06-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-15 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-22 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-29 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.

Fat Tire Weekend
2019-06-08 08:30 - 13:30, 2019-06-09 09:30 - 14:00 | VA
A weekend of Mountain Biking FUN and racing for the WHOLE FAMILY on June 7,8 &9th 2019 at Falling Creek Park in beautiful Bedford Va.!
Friday Dirt Crit 7pm
Saturday Fat 5 Hour 830am
Sunday Fat Tire Frenzy 930am
On site registration opens 1.5 hours before race.
ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ALL AGES WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Falling Creek Park has something for everyone, a MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRESSION PARK with PUMP TRACK that is suitable for all levels of riders, for the kiddos a large PLAYGROUND, 36 HOLE DISC GOLF and a world-class SKATE PARK.

Parade of the Greatest Generation
2019-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | VA
The community of Bedford will host a 1940s parade on the morning of June 8th as part of the 75th Anniversary Commemoration events. Antique cars, bands, veterans, living historians, and more will parade through town paying tribute to those who served. At the end of the parade, a bell will toll marking the 19 men from Company A and one from Company F from Bedford killed on June 6, 1944.
If you are interested in applying to participate as an entry in the parade, complete this form by April 30: https://goo.gl/forms/swFzJIJExyzHlKUJ3.

Summer Sunset Saturday
2019-06-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-06-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-06-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
7-10pm Saturday evenings in the summer vineyard ring with good music, good conversation and dancing fireflies. Hickory Hill Vineyards, 1722 Hickory Cove Ln, Moneta, VA 24121, www.SMLwine.com

Field Chapel Service
2019-06-09 11:00 - 12:00 | National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Conclude the 75th anniversary observance with an authentic WWII field chapel ecumenical service. A unique and moving experience with a message similar to what the troops would have heard on the eve of the Invasion. The service begins at 11am. Free admission from 11am to noon.

Opening Reception - The Art of Remembering
2019-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Local artists reflect on war, sacrifice, and what we are fighting for now.
Janet Chalker-Pat Dougherty-Patrick Ellis-Helen Hubler
Shelley Koopman-Nancy Laurnet

Ballroom Dancing
2019-06-14 19:00 - 22:30 | New London Ruritan, 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Each month is a unique Ballroom dance lesson with dress theme. Lessons start with the basics for beginners and end with a few challenging steps for the seasoned dancers.

Music starts at 7PM with a lesson 7:30-8:30 & dancing 8:30-10:30
$12 per person ($10 for USA Dance members or $5 for students with ID)
Sponsored by USA Dance www.usadance6042.org

Family Day: Exploring Plantation Trades
2019-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Join Poplar Forest for a day focused on the family, including hands-on activities, scavenger hunts and demonstrations. June 15th features the theme of Exploring Plantation Trades, which includes spinning and weaving demonstrations, wool carding and processing demonstrations, bucket making, and basket making. Take-home crafts include place-mat weaving, and other cut-and-paste crafts.
Admission fees: $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for

Kid Friendly

Vettes at Sedalia
2019-06-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, VA, 24526, United States
All Corvette Cruise-IN in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia!
DJ, Food Trucks, Door Prizes, Goodie Bags
Pre- Registration $10 or $15 at the gate
Registration forms available at www.virginiacorvetteclub.com

Movies in the Park
2019-06-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Free
Bedford County Parks and Recreation will once again host the movies in the Park summer series. The Movies in the Park series offers families a safe and enjoyable night in the park and movies will be free of charge.

Open Mic!
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Open Mic in the beautiful Braaten Gallery of the Bower Center in Bedford, every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.

Beale's 2 Year Anniversary
2019-06-22 12:00 - 22:00 | Beale’s Brewery, 510 Grove Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
It’s Beale’s second birthday! We’re celebrating with the first 16 oz can release, Purple Mountain Pilsner, along with a full lineup of live music plus axe throwing from Power Play Virginia!
2:00 – 3:00 Tyler Meacham
3:15 – 4:15 Bryan Elijah Smith
4:30 – 5:30 Pistol Sister
5:45 – 7:15 Dominy
7:30 – 9:00 Holy Roller

Free Music Concert Series
2019-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
People have visited the Peaks of Otter for the past 8,000 years.
Stop by Abbott Lake this summer to continue the tradition and enjoy a free music concert nestled under the three Peaks of Otter.
Tips to enjoy your visit:
Bring a comfortable chair or blanket to enjoy the music.
Bring a picnic meal or stop by the Peaks of Otter Lodge to enjoy a meal at their restaurant. (No alcohol)
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
Visit with the Park Rangers to learn more about life long ago at the Peaks of Otter.
Concerts may be moved indoors or cancelled during inclement weather.
For more information call the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at
540-586-4496 (open daily 10A to 5P)
Free 2019 Concerts:
Sun June 23 from 2 to 4 PM
Riddle on the Harp
No Indoor Space Poor Weather
Sun July 28 from 2 to 4 PM
The McKenzies
Sun Aug 25 from 2 to 4 PM
Gate 10 Band
Sun Sept 22 from 2 to 4 PM
Mountain Revelers
(TBD)
Concert funding generously provided by
the FRIENDs of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Gallery Talk
2019-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Goose Creek Studio Gallery, 302 Court Street, Bedford, VA, United States

1776 The Musical
2019-06-27 19:30 - 23:00, 2019-06-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 687 Poplar Forest Dr., Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s annual presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Meet Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson), and celebrate their brilliant contributions to our country’s history. Bring a picnic dinner, sit back and enjoy theatre under the stars.
Important Performance Information:
Tickets to 1776 are $17.76 for adults (ages 18+); $13 for students (ages 6-17 and college); and $4 for children (ages 5 and under).
In the case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to complete the performance. Should it become necessary to cancel the performance due to inclement weather, all ticket holders will be able to use their ticket at any other performance. No refunds will be issued. Please check the Poplar Forest website and social media for any weather announcements. Rain date is scheduled for June 30 and will only be used if the June 29 performance is canceled due to inclement weather.
Performances are handicapped accessible. We encourage you to plan your arrival early to ensure adequate seating needs.
Please bring a chair (lawn, beach, camping, etc.) and/or blankets. Please be considerate of those sitting behind and around you.
Bug spray is highly encouraged.
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Wine and/or beer will be available each night.
June 27: Devil’s Backbone
June 28: Peaks of Otter Winery
June 29: Ankida Ridge Winery
Schedule is subject to change without notice.

The 25th Hour Players
2019-06-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Bedford County Parks and Recreation, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Join us on Friday, June 28, at 7 pm in the lobby of the Falling Creek Park Complex of Bedford County Parks & Recreation as participants in our 2nd 24 Nonconsecutive Hour Theatre Project present their finished product! Students have 24 dedicated hours over the course of 2 weeks to write, design, rehearse, and produce a script. We’re excited to share this product with friends, family, and the community, but seating is limited so make sure that you RSVP early! Admission includes light refreshments and the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting access to the arts for young people in our community!
