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Upcoming Events in July 2010
July 2
First Fridays: Artwalk
Hop on board the GLTC Trolley downtown and visit 12 Lynchburg art galleries! New shows open on the First Friday of every month. The Trolley runs from 5pm-8pm. Here are the 11 locations in order of the Trolley stops:
Hours: 5pm - 8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Trolley begins at the Academy, 600 Main Street
P: (434) 528-3950
July 3
Academy July 4th One-Miler
Celebrate the 4th by participating in this Lynchburg tradition. One mile races for every age. Proceeds benefit the Academy of Fine Arts.
Hours: 8am
Admission:Free, $12 to register for race
Location: 7th & Commerce Street, Lynchburg
W: http://www.riversiderunners.com
July 4
Free Admission to Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor
On Independence Day, visit the Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor free of charge!
Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Location: Lynchburg Museum: 901 Court Street; Point of Honor: 112 Cabell Street
P: 455-6226
W: www.lynchburgmuseum.org
W: www.pointofhonor.org
July 6
Friday Cheers - Lynchburg Star Finalists Night!
It's a Lynchburg Star Finalists night along with National Recording Artist Emily West. Brought to you by 94.9 Star Country.
Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Admission: $5
Location: Riverfront Park, Jefferson Street
P: (434) 841-1277
W: www.downtownlynchburg.org
July 9
"Annie, Jr." by Encore Youth Theatre
The sun will come out tomorrow... Come see Encore Youth Theatre's production of "Annie, Jr.", the popular Broadway musical! A great family show!
Hours: 7:30pm (Sat & Sun performances too!)
Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors/Students
Location: Academy of Fine Arts , 600 Main St.
P: (434) 528-3256
E: mkhan@academyfinearts.com
W: www.academyfinearts.com
July 9
Friday Cheers
Rock and dance to the tunes performed by Out of Spite.
Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Admission: $5
Location: Riverfront Park
W: www.downtownlynchburg.org
July 9
The Comedy Zone
Featuring nationally recognized Comedians as seen on HBO, Showtime and ComedyZone!! Bring a date or a friend and make it the most fun night you'll have in Lynchburg. Group discounts available for 10 or more. Dinner & Cash Bar available with extra charge.
Hours: Dinner @ 6:30pm - Showtime @ 8pm
Admission: $13 Advance; $15 Door
Location: Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers Mountain Rd.
P: (434) 455-1319
E: tickets@kirkleyhotel.com
W: www.kirkleyhotel.com
July 10
"Annie, Jr." Encore Youth Theatre
The sun will come out tomorrow... Come see Encore Youth Theatre's production of "Annie, Jr.", the popular Broadway musical! A great family show!
Hours: 7:30pm (Sun performance too!)
Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors/Students
Location: Academy of Fine Arts , 600 Main St.
P: (434) 528-3256
E: mkhan@academyfinearts.com
W: www.academyfinearts.com
July 10
Riverflick 2010
Tonight watch "Brigadoon (1954)"
Enjoy movies under the stars for free at Amazement Square's outdoor movie theater. Bring your friends and family every second Saturday through September and enjoy fun films for all ages! Next film: Aug 14 "Field of Dreams" (1989) and Sep 11 "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989). Bring a blanket or a chair or both. Movie concessions will be available. This is an alcohol and tobacco-free event. Please, no outside drinks or coolers.
Please No Pets. In case of inclement weather: Movies will be shown in the warehouse or at a later date.
Hours: 7pm; movies begin at dusk
Admission: Free
Location: Amazement Square's Outdoor Movie Theater, Ninth and Jefferson Streets
P: (434) 845-1888
W: www.amazementsquare.org
July 10
The Physics of Flight
One of the elements of a bird that makes it so fascinating is their ability to fly. In conjunction with our Flights of Fancy exhibition, discover how a bird's natural gift of flight has been mimicked by men in our attempts to take to the sky. This special presentation, from Dr. Peter Sheldon at Randolph college, will be sure to set your mind soaring!
Hours: 1pm - 2pm
Admission: NA
Location: Amazement Square, Community Room , 27 Ninth Street
P: (434) 845-1888
E: visitus@amazementsquare.com
W: www.amazementsquare.com
July 11
"Annie, Jr." Encore Youth Theatre
The sun will come out tomorrow... Come see Encore Youth Theatre's production of "Annie, Jr.", the popular Broadway musical! A great family show!
Hours: 2pm
Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors/Students
Location: Academy of Fine Arts , 600 Main St.
P: (434) 528-3256
E: mkhan@academyfinearts.com
W: www.academyfinearts.com
July 11
Lynchburg Art Club Opening Reception
Opening reception for the Members Summer Showcase. This is a cash and carry show.
Hours: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Lynchburg Art Club, 1101 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg
July 11
Social Justice Film, "Gulf Oil Spill"
About BP's destroyed oil rig and the largest environmental disaster of its kind.
Hours: 6pm
Admission: Free
Location: First Unitarian Church, Monument Terrace, Lynchburg
July 15
Civil War Music Concert
In Concert! The 97th Regimental String Band
- HISTORY - Listen to the stories and songs about the real people and events that shaped American's history.
- VARIETY - Hear the music that helped people deal with events that changed their lives, heart-beat music, filled with every kind of emotion: patriotic aires, foot stomping dances, sentimental ballads, spirited comedy songs, jaunty Irish folk tunes, rollicking sea chanteys.
- FUN - Join in twith the singing, clapping, laughing, dancing, and general merriment of an exciting, highspirited performance of old-time music.
Hours: 7pm-9pm
Admission: $10 Adult, $8 Senior, $5 Children
Location: Historic Sandusky, 757 Sandusky Drive
P: (434) 841-1277
E: info@historicsandusky.org
July 16
Friday Cheers
It's Bike Night 2010! Groove to the Rock, Dance and Country music with Burning Bridges.
Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Admission: $5
Location: Riverfront Park, Jefferson Street
P: (434) 841-1277
W: www.downtownlynchburg.com
July 16
The Comedy Zone
Featuring nationally recognized Comedians as seen on HBO, Showtime and ComedyZone!! Bring a date or a friend and make it the most fun night you'll have in Lynchburg. Group discounts available for 10 or more. Dinner & Cash Bar available with extra charge.
Hours: Dinner @ 6:30pm - Showtime @ 8pm
Admission: $13 Advance; $15 Door
Location: Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers Mountain Road
P: (434) 455-1319
E: tickets@kirkleyhotel.com
W: www.kirkleyhotel.com
July 19
Celtic Session at White Hart Cafe
Live Music - Celtic sessions every 1st and 3rd Mondays
Hours: 7:30pm
Location: White Heart Cafe, 1208 Main Street, Lynchburg
P: 455-1659
E: inklings@ntelos.com
W: www.inklingswhitehart.com
July 19
Discover Lynchburg Summer Camp for Teens & Adults
July 19 - 23. Explorers age 13 and up enjoy a week long camp learning the rich history of Lynchburg and about our City today.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3: p.m.
Admission: $50 per person
Location: Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Steet
P: 455-6226
E: rachel.deddens@lynchburgva.gov
W: www.lynchburgmuseum.org
July 23
Friday Cheers
Key West, Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will be performing.
Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Admission: $5
Location: Riverfront Park, Jefferson Street
P: (434) 841-1277
W: www.downtownlynchburg.com
July 23
The Comedy Zone
Featuring nationally recognized Comedians as seen on HBO, Showtime and ComedyZone!! Bring a date or a friend and make it the most fun night you'll have in Lynchburg. Group discounts available for 10 or more. Dinner & Cash Bar available with extra charge.
Hours: Dinner @ 6:30pm - Showtime @ 8pm
Admission: $13 Advance; $15 Door
Location: Kirkley Hotel Ballroom, 2900 Candlers Mountain Road
P: (434) 455-1319
E: tickets@kirkleyhotel.com
W: www.kirkleyhotel.com
July 24
Chickenhead Blues Band at the Ellington Fellowship Playhouse
C-ville’s favorite, up-beat, rhythm and blues dance band. They recently headlined the first Fridays After 5 of the season at the Charlottesville Pavilion and have been the “regular” Thursday evening entertainment at Durty Nelly’s Pub for over 10 years.
Hours: Doors open at 7:30 p.m; Music at 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 at the door
Location: Ellington Fellowship Playhouse, 421 Rivermont Avenue
P: 845-8162
W: www.theellington.org
July 24
Jamey Johnson at Cattle Annie's
You've heard Jamey Johnson for years and didn't even know it! Jamey is the co-writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year “Give It Away,” recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. Now singing his own works with his own style, his impromtu commentary on modern times "In Color" has held steady near the top of the charts. Jamey brings both his vocal and writing prowess to Cattle Annie's!
Hours: 8pm-11:30pm
Admission: To Buy Tickets, Call (800) 514-3849 or Our Box Office at (434) 846-3206
Location: Cattle Annies Restaruant & Entertainment, 4009 Murray Palce
P: (434) 846-3206
W: www.cattleannies.com
July 26
Old Time Session at White Hart Cafe
Llive Music - Old school music played the way it used to be
Every 4th Monday
Hours: 7:30pm
Location: White Heart Cafe, 1208 Main Street, Lynchburg
P: 455-1659
E: inklings@ntelos.com
W: www.inklingswhitehart.com
July 30
Friday Cheers
It's Rock Night! JunkFood will be performing rock and Powerpop tune.
Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
Admission: $5
Location: Riverfront Park
W: www.downtownlynchburg.com
July 31
Ghosts of Virginia - Meet the Author!
Join us at Sandusky for special guest speaker, Mr. L.B. Taylor, author of the popular Ghosts of Virginia series of books. Mr. Taylor will have books available for purchase, and will be available for signings and discussion after his presentation.
Please RSVP by July 16th as space IS LIMITED. After July 16th, space may be open to potential and non-NPC members to cover costs.
Hours: 1pm-3pm
Admission: $5 includes tour of Sandusky House, entry into the Civil War Museum, and the author's presentation
Location: Historic Sandusky, 757 Sandusky Drive
P: (434) 832-0162
E: tara@sevenhillsparranormal.com
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