COMMUNITY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Opening Reception: ShenArts Members Exhibition
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of this year’s ShenArts Members Exhibition, Summer Solstice. Meet the featured artists and celebrate the retirement of beloved ShenArts Executive Director, Lisa Sipp.
Clear Day Thunder Film Screening
Presented in partnership with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the 2023 film Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut is a documentary about the grassroots efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically significant tree species.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
FREE EVENT! Talewise teaches science through storytelling! Join us on an interactive treasure-hunting adventure and explore several exciting science themes along the way.
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Groovy Nate
FREE EVENT! Groovy Nate is a children’s entertainer who creates fun and educational shows using funky grooves, exotic musical instruments, and comedy. Get ready to groove and learn with a delightful blend of energetic beats and creative movement!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Fun with Puppets
FREE EVENT! Throughout this musical show, join in on the fun with puppets who sing, dance, share stories, and make music. Adventure begins at your library!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Captain Curiosity: Found in the Stars
FREE EVENT! Travel to a galaxy of out-of-this-world entertainment with Captain Curiosity’s galactic coming-of-age adventure, “Found in the Stars.” Learn the science of stars, black holes, orbits, the speed of light, and much more.
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
The Larsens’ Amazing World of Reptiles
FREE EVENT! Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about the amazing world of reptiles. Slither up close and personal to a dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and even snakes!
Summer Reading Programs are presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Spring Paint & Sip Night
Join us for an evening paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special treat, we will have a signature drink available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
World Piano Day
FREE EVENT! Established by the German musician, Nils Frahm, Piano Day takes place on the 88th day of the year in reference to the 88 keys on a piano. To celebrate, local pianist Caleb Nei welcomes the community out for a free afternoon concert to experience his homage to this beloved instrument.
Opening Reception: Inspired by the Nation’s Capital
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of the quilt exhibition, Inspired by the Nation’s Capital. Meet the featured artists, and enjoy a reading of the foreword of the accompanying book by Washington Post columnist, John Kelly.
A Little Noon Music: Jon Rose Trio
FREE EVENT! This March, The Friends of the Handley Regional Library System will present the Jon Rose Trio at the Barns of Rose Hill. A classic jazz combo based in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, the trio plays familiar and wide-ranging bossa nova and bluesy jazz music for audiences of all ages.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT! Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Till Film Screening
FREE EVENT! Join us for a free screening of the powerful and moving film Till, which depicts the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Closing Reception: Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys
FREE EVENT! Join us for the closing of the exhibition, Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys. With this poignant exhibition, paper-cut and silhouette artist Janelle Washington delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of mental health.
Exploring African American Foodways
POSTPONED FOR WEATHER
In this presentation, Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson will discuss her research on Black life, particularly as it relates to food and foodways. Among other topics, Williams-Forson will cover the research that guided her acclaimed work, Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power.
Bruce Molsky Fiddle Workshop
Hone your skills with fiddle master, Bruce Molsky! With fiddles in hand, Molsky will guide participants through a variety of old time fiddle tunes from different regions and focus on what’s unique and compelling about each, and about the old time style in general. This two-hour class is intended for students of intermediate ability and above.
Community Open Mic
FREE EVENT! Step into the spotlight at our free Community Open Mic Night, where the stage is yours and the entertainment is purely live! Join us for a night of unfiltered local talent, hosted by Those Three Guys.
Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys
Reception postponed due to weather!
FREE EVENT! Join us for the opening of our next exhibition, Quiet Terrors, Quiet Joys. With this poignant exhibition, paper-cut and silhouette artist Janelle Washington delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of mental health.
Holiday Paint & Sip Class
SOLD OUT!
Join us this holiday season for an evening paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special treat, we will have a signature drink available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.
Medicare Seminar with Angela Brewer
FREE EVENT
Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan. Learn how Medicare works and about the enrollment process at this free seminar led by Certified Medicare Insurance Consultant, Angela Brewer.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT
Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Geneva Jackson’s 90th Birthday Meet and Greet
FREE EVENT
Celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of Ms. Geneva Jackson! On her 90th birthday, honor an extraordinary woman who has graced our lives with her wisdom and warmth while tantalizing our taste buds with her legendary pies. All are invited to this heartwarming meet and greet, a celebration of a life well-lived and a testament to the enduring power of friendship and community!
Film Screening: ParaGold
The documentary film ParaGold follows the lives of four Paralympic equestrian hopefuls as they vie for a spot on the 2020 U.S. Paralympic Dressage team. Join us after the screening for a virtual Q&A with director, Ron Davis.
This FREE program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clarke County, in collaboration with the Clarke County Library and the Barns of Rose Hill.
The World Peace Game, A Discussion with its Creator
The World Peace Game is a hands-on political simulation that gives players the opportunity to explore the connectedness of the global community through the lens of the economic, social, and environmental crises and the imminent threat of war. Join us as creator John Hunter discusses the evolution and mission of the game and his hopes for the future.
Medicare Seminar with Angela Brewer
FREE EVENT
Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan. Learn how Medicare works and about the enrollment process at this free seminar led by Certified Medicare Insurance Consultant, Angela Brewer.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT
Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Medicare Seminar with Angela Brewer
FREE EVENT
Take the confusion out of transitioning to a Medicare heath insurance plan. Learn how Medicare works and about the enrollment process at this free seminar led by Certified Medicare Insurance Consultant, Angela Brewer.
Trivia Night
FREE EVENT
Compile a team of your savviest friends for our free general trivia nights. Prepare to test your mettle on a wide range of topics—guess and wager correctly and your team might just take home a prize!
Seed Saving Workshop with Kathy Holcomb
FREE EVENT
Join Master Gardener, Kathy Holcomb, as she discusses the ancient art of seed saving. Learn about the importance and benefits of seed-saving, as well as how to save your own seeds.
“All Together” with Mokihana Hula Dancers
FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance form that dramatizes song. Come together and learn to use your hands, arms, and body to share a story.
This free, all-ages program is presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Come Together with Teen Puppeteers
FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
Throughout this musical show, join in on the fun as puppets work together to sing, dance, share stories, and make music. Let's read, sing, and dance...together!
This free, all-ages program is presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Science Heroes with Talewise
FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
Talewise teaches science through storytelling! Explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more in this exciting, hands-on STEM show.
This free, all-ages program is presented in partnership with the Clarke County Library.
Summer Paint & Sip Class
Join us this summer for a relaxing afternoon paint and sip class! All necessary supplies and materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. As a special, summertime treat, we will have a refreshing lemonade mimosa available, in addition to our usual beverage selections.