Display of giant inflatable still lifes and portraiture.

Hours: 5:30pm to 8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson Street
 

Special summer sale!  Dozens of varieties available in two sizes.


Hours: 11am - 3pm, Monday - Saturday
Location: Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street
P: 847-1465
E: karen@gravegarden.org
W: www.gravegarden.org

Visit the many art galleries and the Lynchburg Museum for free every Frst Friday. The GLTC Art Trolley runs from 5-8pm to make it convienent for you to see as many of the galleries as you desire. The Galleries that usually participate are: 

Downtown:
921 Main Street Fine Arts, 921 Main St.
Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main St.
The Lynchburg Community Market, 1215 Main Street
The Art Box, 422 12th St.
Beeswax Candle Company 109 13th St.
Dance Theatre of Lynchburg, 722 Commerce St.
The Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court St.
The Legacy Museum, 403 Monroe Street
Michael Twery Artist Studio, 13th & Court Streets
Oxide Pottery, 1337 Main St.
Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St.
Omniterrum, 901 Jefferson St.

Rivermont:
Light Wings, 849 Belmont St.
Blackwater Creek Gallery, 845 Belmont St.
The Lynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Ave.
Rivermont Studio, 1204 Rivermont Ave.
Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church/Soul Café, 1301 Rivermont Avenue

View the Trolley Map and FAQs

Hours: 5pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown Lynchburg & Rivermont Area
P: (434) 528-3950
W: www.lynchslanding.com/events/firstfridaylynchburg

Due to issues resulting from the recents storms, the July 6 Friday Cheers event has been CANCELLED.
Lynch's Landing apologizes for any inconvenience.

Stay tuned for more information as the event gets rescheduled!


W: www.fridaycheers.org

Featuring artists from LAC; refreshments served.
Exhibit continues through July 15.

Hours: 5pm to 8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Art Club, 1011 Rivermont Avenue
 

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Pops concert of organ duets played by Peggy Haas Howell, organist and choirmaster at St. John's Church and Barbara Bentenbaugh, staff singer at St. John's.

Hours: 7pm
Admission: By donation
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 Boston Avenue
 

Homeowners, what are  you doing to protect water quality?  Do you minimize watering and fertilizing? Do you have a rain garden or rain barrels?  Have you thought about installing them but don't know where to start?  If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you may be well on your way to becoming a River Hero Home!

You're invited to join the staff of the James River Association for an informational session about their new River Hero Home certification program.  They will be reviewing the program requirements and how to apply, and will answer your questions!

Hours: 6:30pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue
P: (804) 788-8811 ext. 204
E: mkokolis@jrava.org (Michelle Kololis, James River Association)

 

Featuring beach music with the Craig Woolard Band.

Hours: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission: $5; 12 & under free
Location: Riverfront Park, Jefferson Street
P: 528-3950
W: www.downtownlynchburg.com

Movie:  Rocky

Gather your blankets, chairs and bring the whole family to enjoy the Riverflick Film Series under the stars at Amazement Square's outdoor theater.

- 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 the following Saturday. 

Hours: Gates open at 7pm; movie begins at dark
Admission: Free
Location: Amazement Square's Outdoor Theater, corner of Ninth and Jefferson Streets
P: 845-1888
 

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Come on and get your "funkabilly" on with the unique dance-country-soul vibe that is a new brand of country.

Hours: 8pm
Admission: $12 adv/$15 day of event
Location: 3009 Murray Place
P: 846-3206
W: www.phase2club.com



 

Homeowners, what are  you doing to protect water quality?  Do you minimize watering and fertilizing? Do you have a rain garden or rain barrels?  Have you thought about installing them but don't know where to start?  If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you may be well on your way to becoming a River Hero Home!

You're invited to join the staff of the James River Association for an informational session about their new River Hero Home certification program.  They will be reviewing the program requirements and how to apply, and will answer your questions!

Hours: 6:30pm-8pm
Admission: Free
Location: Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue
P: (804) 788-8811 ext. 204
E: mkokolis@jrava.org (Michelle Kololis, James River Association)

 

A special event at the Peace Practice - As increasing numbers of Westerners become interested in meditation for stress relief and personal development, beginners as well as those with a long-term, daily practice seek the wisdom of Eastern masters for guidance and understanding.

The Peace Practice is pleased to offer a silent meditation with  Swami Shivabalananda, a long-term, very close and direct disciple of Sri Sri Sri Shiva Bala Yogi Maharaj for 34 years. The event will be hosted as part of his 2012 US Tour.  All are welcome to join us for the silent meditation, using a choice of comfortable chairs or floor cushions, followed by prasad, traditional refreshments shared as a gift offering to the deities.

Hours: 10am
Admission: Free (but donations gladly accepted)
Location: 3200 Memorial Avenue
P: 609-3437
E: mail@thtepeacepractice.com
W: www.thepeacepractice.com 

Ministers of Soul from Roanoke will be performing.


Hours: 8:30pm
Admission: $10 at the door
Location: Ellington Fellowship Playhouse, 421 Rivermont Avenue
P: 845-2162
W: www.theellington.org

Buy fresh-from-the-garden produce grown by local farm vendors.

Hours: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street
P: 455-4485
W: www.lynchburgcommunitymarket.com

Two bands that fit together so well even their names merge into a combustible process! 
Opening Act: Madrone

Hours: 8pm
Admission: $22 Adv/$28 day of event
Location: 3009 Murray Place
P: 846-3206
W: www.phase2club.com

Come out for a two-mile trail run at Percival's Island and an inner tube paddle across the river.  There will be an afterparty at Depot Grille for all participants to enjoy! 

Pre-registration required. More information is available on website.

Hours: Check-in at 4pm; Event starts at 5pm
Admission: $50 individual; $100 relay; plus $10 USAT insurance in advance
W: www.jrsplashanddash.org

Explore the wonderful new nature preserve owned by Lynchburg College which is generally not open to the public. Group will hike five miles including the Bog Garden and Pine Forest Trails.  Please call ahead to register.

Hours: 1pm
Location: Meet at Forest Square Shopping Center  (Rt. 221 near BB&T)
P: 384-5251 (Bob and Polly Flint)
W: www.nbatc.org