Goose Creek Studio is exhibiting work members of the Seven Hill Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild during January and February. A wide variety of needle arts, including cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint and others, is included in the exhibit. The ANG meets monthly to look at members projects and share new ideas. An opening reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2-5pm. The work will be exhibited through the end of February. - Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street, Bedford - 540-586-8482 - www.goosecreekstudio.com
- Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street, Bedford - 540-586-8482 - www.goosecreekstudio.com
A judged theme exhibition of 2-D and 3-D art works based on the use of black and white (and shades of gray). - Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org
In addition to running their business Blue Valley Landscaping, father and son Dale and Josh Ridgeway create unique works of art from wood found on their Bedford County property. The Ridgeway’s turned bowls, sculpture, and furniture can be seen at Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street in Bedford. Goose Creek Studio Gallery and Custom Framing is open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. - Goose Creek Studio, 302 Court Street, Bedford - 540-586-8482 - www.goosecreekstudio.com
Explore wine and chocolate with wine-maker Wendy Furrow-Scott of Hickory Hill Vineyards and Chocolatier Stacy Noland of Stacy’s Sweet Spot. This duo will take you on a wine and chocolate adventure that is sure to please. Six artisan wines and chocolates have been paired for this class with Wendy and Stacy leading you through the wine aroma wheel and the chocolate flavor wheel. Reservations required. Call 540-420-7584 or 540-420-7585 - $25.00 per person - www.smlwine.com
Join Hickory Hill Vineyards during the month of love at our Winter Whites & Red Hearts Open House. Bring your sweetheart to our unique 1923 farm house tasting room. Discover the interwoven histories of the lake, the rivers, the house and the 20 year old vines. Browse unique gifts displayed among family antiques. Enjoy complimentary tours and tastings of our award winning wines. - Hickory Hill Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta - 540-296-1393 - www.smlwine.com
- Salem Civic Center, Salem - Free (4 ticket limit) - 540-375-3004 - www.salemciviccenter.com
The Friends of the Bedford Public Library will hold their Winter Book Sale on Saturday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of Bedford Central Library. Donations for this event are now being encouraged. Please help support the Friends in this effort and take home some great reading material in the process. Most books range in price from $.25 to a few dollars. Bring a friend or neighbor and spend a few minutes or a few hours browsing through the large selection of books. Find some early Valentine’s Day gifts! The selections are tremendous – diverse, plentiful, and very, very affordable. Come early for the best selection! Included in the selection are current fiction and non-fiction best sellers, classics, cookbooks, children’s books, puzzles, DVD’s, romance novels, spiritual and religious titles, political commentary, self help, history, Videos, CD’s, large print books, biographies, coffee table titles, craft books, and so much more! There is something for everyone. - Bedford Public Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-8911 - www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org
Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us and taste. Free - Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - 540-586-3707 - www.peaksofotterwinery.com
Treat your sweetie, a friend or just yourself… champagne, chocolates and beautiful voices… the perfect evening in honor of Valentine’s Day! - Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org
Goitse (pronounced gwi-cha) is a five-member Irish Traditional band, which specializes in their unique rhythmic arrangements of well-known tunes and own compositions. Goitse is a Donegal Irish word meaning ‘come here’ Goitse is a flourishing, highly talented five piece band fast making a name for themselves as one of the most sought after bands amongst connoisseurs of Irish traditional music. Their fast paced energetic playing has seen them enjoying a growing fan base through show stopping performances in Ireland, America, Finland, Denmark and even Africa. - Bedford Public Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-8911 - www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org
More information to come. - 540-587-3619 - www.dday.org