Little Town Players “The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year"
2025-02-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Little Town Players has been performing live community theatre in Bedford for more than 45 years!
Don’t miss the WORLD PREMIERE of David Walton’s The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year!
Summary: It’s the late 1960’s and times are changing, but Earldean Jarvis lives in the past…the pleasant past when she was the bell of the ball, the wife of an important county businessman, and the mother of a football star and future doctor. Forgotten, however, are hidden family secrets and more than one person’s share of tragedy. Perhaps this is due to dementia, or maybe she has selective memory, but it little matters. For one of the things she’s chosen to forget, or unable to remember is her son, Tom. He too has had a troubled past, but would like to make up for it, by becoming closer to his mother before it’s too late.
Performances are February 21st, 22nd, 28th and March 1st at 7:30pm
Sunday matinees – February 23rd and March 2nd at 2:00pm
Doors open 30 minutes before start time.
Special Note: Because the theatre is a historical site, restrooms are not in the same building. Restrooms are available just across the way in the Elks Home Main Building.

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Season sponsor: Pack Law Group

Bower Center Exhibit
2025-02-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-01 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-06 11:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
The annual Curry/Bower exhibition is one of the largest exhibits all year, and the artwork featured is mostly by regional artists of all skill levels. This stunning collection boasts a total of 194 works by 68 artists, including the Youth Division entries.
Gallery hours are 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free! All galleries will be open during the events on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. The gallery images from both the adult and youth exhibits are available online as well!

Apocalypse Trivia Night
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!

Paddy Dougherty Live at the Bower Center
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Virginia based singer-songwriter, Paddy Dougherty, returns to The Bower Center stage with her bandmates of thirty years to present one of three farewell concerts. With a mix of emotions and a blend of genres “Movin’ On” will commemorate the quartet’s many years of soulful blues, jazzy ballads, and commanding originals.
Paddy, known regionally as the voice of the award winning band, Mainstreet Rhythm & Blues, also spent time on the road as a backup singer for national bluesman, David Bromberg. She had several of her songs fully orchestrated by legendary arranger, Charles Callelo and performed in concert with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and Rita Coolidge. For five years, she toured as a songwriter with Kid Pan Alley writing hundreds of songs with thousands of children and after nearly thirty years of teaching music, Paddy retired from the classroom to return to the stage with consummate musicians Larry Scott/drums, Glenn Buck/keyboards and saxophone, and Robin Tolley/bass.
“Life takes turns, things change, priorities shift, and people move. Sometimes it’s just time to honor what once was, celebrate it, and then embrace and make room for the new. Sharing music with these guys has been life changing. They are not only consummate musicians, they are dear friends. While keeping the band together is not sustainable or feasible given our current life circumstances, I sure know who to call when I need a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or sax player!”
Join the Bower Center for the Arts for an unforgettable concert with Paddy on February 28th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30pm. Concert runs from 6:00-8:00pm.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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Vinyl Night@ Apocalypse
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Listen to Scott Moses spin some records along with locally crafted beer, cider, and seltzer. Food available to order on site.

Opera on the James presents Hansel & Gretel
2025-03-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, United States
Join the Bower Center for the Arts as they present the James Tyler Young Artist Program and their traveling production of Hansel and Gretel. This classic story is based on the well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, and the music written by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck.
The 40-minute performance begins at 12:00pm, with family-friendly art activities and light refreshments to follow. Appropriate for all ages, but especially Pre-K through 5th grade.
Free event.

Bayou & Brews & Karaoke
2025-03-01 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Bunker 42 Bar Bites is cooking up some Cajun faire, while you listen to brass and swamp rock, and sip on the new hurricane inspired passion fruit sour. Karaoke starts at 7pm.

Nanny Prims Spring Open House & Craft Event
2025-03-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Nannys Prims & Decor, 1072 corporate park drive, Foresy, VA, 24551, United States
Come shop local with a wide variety of vendors, food options, and décor.
Over 40 vendors, food trucks and more!

Historic Avenel Bridal Expo
2025-03-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Historic Avenel, 413 Avenel Avenue, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Visit Historic Avenel for this unique Bridal Expo! Visit with several local vendors to fine the perfect people to help you with your big day! $10 entry.

SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
2025-03-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Smith Mountain Lake Discovery Center, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA, 24104, United States
Head over to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the twentieth annual Winter Lecture Series presented by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake. Learn something new each month!
Click here for tickets and more information.

Peaks Retreat Open to the Public Day
2025-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | The Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center, 1336 Simmons Mill Rd, Thaxton, 24174, United States
For the next few months, The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center will host several days each month that are open to the public – free of charge. Guests are welcome to hike our trails, enjoy a game of disc golf, or even play a game of basketball, volleyball, or gaga. Or if you’ve been wanting to check out our facility and would like a tour or more information about our programs and events, these are great days to visit us here at The Peaks.
Please check-in at the Main Office when you arrive to sign a waiver and get a facility map. We also ask that folks check out in the Main Office on their way out as well.
Questions: Give us a call at 540-444-1800 or send us an email at ThePeaks@CustomED.org.

Live Music @ Apocalypse Ale Works
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
Come to Apocalypse Ale Works for great beer and live music. For more information and to see who is playing each week, click here. Food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites will also be available for purchase!

Forest Farmer's Market
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Farmers Market, 15583 Forest Road, Forest, VA, 24523, United States
The Forest Farmer’s Market is held behind the Forest Public Library. The Market features farmers and artisans selling a variety of items including plants, meats, produce, soaps, lotions, coffee, baked goods and more!

Wipledale Greenhouse Opening Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Wipledale Greenhouse, 7730 Big Island Hwy
Enjoy the first day open in 2025! Located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains Wipledale Farm Greenhouse is a family-owned and operated business established in 1994. Wipledale specializes in retail and wholesale quality greenhouse items.

Craft Boutique Sale
2025-03-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Join the Friends of the Moneta SML Library in welcoming a season of blooming creativity!
You’re invited to the 1st Annual Craft Boutique Sale, where you’ll enjoy shopping unique handcrafted items made by local crafters!

Apocalypse Ale Works Anniversary Party
2025-03-08 12:00 - 22:00 | Apocalypse Ale Works, 1257 Burnbridge Road, Forest, VA, 24551, United States
12 years of beer in little ole Forest, VA! Come celebrate this awesome brewery with birthday inspired drinks and awesome food by Bunker 42 Bar Bites!
