Thursday, May 27, 2010
To Saturday, December 11, 2010
"Lives of Dogs" Exhibit at National Sporting Library
"Lives of Dogs Viewed Through Literature, Art and Ephemera" provides a glimpse into the richly complex topic of the relationship between dogs and humans. he exhibit features books and objects that span four centuries and are selected from the Library's holdings as well as those of private collectors. The earliest book in the exhibit, "Turbervile's Book of Hunting, 1576" by the Englishman George Turberville, provides advice for the care and training of hounds. Italian architect Amedeo di Castellamonte's "Venaria Reale" (The Royal Hunting Lodge) (1674) documents an extensive hunting estate near Turin, Italy. A rare 1578 edition of Johannes Stradanus' "Venationes" (On Hunting) (1578) includes engravings showing dogs departing for the hunt. The exhibition also includes watercolor and oil paintings and bronze sculptures by artists Sydenham Teast Edwards, Jean-Baptiste Oudry, and Pierre-Jules Mêne. Dog-themed ephemera, including a private collection of antique dog collars, complement the fine art and rare books on display.
Event Time: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 1-4pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free
National Sporting Library
102 The Plains Rd.
Middleburg, VA 20117
540-687-6542 ext. 10
http://www.nsl.org/
Monday, July 26, 2010
To Saturday, July 31, 2010
74th Annual Loudoun County Fair
Experience a true country fair featuring 4-H animals, crafts, carnival rides, entertainment, food, livestock auctions, professional bull riding, and a mini demolition derby. Enjoy a carnival, children's activities, educational demonstrations, a pet show, vendors, kiss-a-pig contest, and much more!
Event Time: 9am-9pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $10/person/day, $25/person/week, $5/child/day, $10/child/week, free/child under 5, free/senior on senior day, free/child under 15 on Thursday
Loudoun County Fairgrounds
Dry Mill Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
703-777-3835
http://www.LoudounCountyFair.com
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Blackberry Bonanza and Wellness Fest at Great Country Farms
Blackberries are filled with anti-oxidants and health benefits so to celebrate blackberry season, this year's annual festival is taking on a wellness theme. Join us for blackberry picking and blackberry wine tasting at Bluemont Vineyard across the street. Our blackberries are grown without any chemicals and are thornless so they're easy to pick! Wellness vendors will be onsite and our Roosteraunte will be open serving chicken salad, barbecue, and burgers for lunch.
Event Time: 9am-6pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $10/person includes wine tasting for adults; free/child under age 2, Fan of Farm pass holders, CSA members, or military ID card holders.
Great Country Farms
18780 Foggy Bottom Rd
Bluemont, VA 20135
540-554-2073
http://www.greatcountryfarms.com
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Oskar Blues Brewing Beer Dinner
It's a Canned Beer Apocalypse as Colorado's Oskar Blues Brewing joins us for a night of suds and sustenance. From their Mama's Little Yella Pils to their Old Chub Scottish Style Ale this brewery will surely have you believing that great beer can still come in cans. This dinner features five courses of food paired with beer.
Event Time: 7pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: $80/person inclusive
Magnolias at the Mill
198 N 21st St
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-9800
http://www.magnoliasmill.com
Friday, August 6, 2010
To Sunday, August 8, 2010
4th Annual Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale
Middleburg, the quaint little town nestled in the middle of Virginia's horse country, is cleaning out its closets and storage areas and moving into the streets for its 4th Annual Middleburg Summer Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by the Middleburg branch of the Rappahannock National Bank. Enjoy the day shopping some wonderful bargains and then dinner in one of the town's numerous restaurants.
Event Time: Fri 10am-5pm,Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Admission Fee/Ticket Price: Free event
Town of Middleburg
Washington, Madison & Federal Streets
Middleburg, VA 20117
540-687-3500
http://visitmiddleburgva.com
