This Week in Culpeper

Special events in Culpeper, Virginia, February 23 -26, 2017. Click the links for more details.

Under the Rain
Thursday, February 23 7:30-9:30 pm
Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Rd
Agent Annie Clark is assigned to look after the 150 diminutive. Staying at the same hotel as the “little people” and adding to the chaos are Japanese tourists, assassins, and Secret Service Agent Bruce Thorpe there to protect an Austrian Duke and Duchess.
FREE
http://www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/schedule.html

Voices of the Civil Rights
Friday, February 24 7-8:30 pm
Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr
Join us for this storytelling event featuring Sheila Arnold and Sarah Brady.
FREE

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Civil Rights: Finding a Voice
Friday, February 24 7-9 pm
Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr
We each have a voice. But if we are silent though our cause is just, how can we make a difference? Come along as Sheila Arnold Jones and Sarah Brady present an interactive program of stories of faithfulness, courage, reconciliation, and hope.
FREE
http://www.cclva.org

Bundle of Joy
Friday, February 24 7:30-9:30 pm
Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Rd
An unmarried department store sales girl finds and takes care of an abandoned baby. Complications ensue when the staff of the orphanage and her co-workers all assume the child is hers and that the father is the son of the store owner.
FREE
http://www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/schedule.html

James Hardy Band
Friday, February 24 8:30-11:30 pm
Pepper’s Grill, 791 Madison Rd
Come check out this awesome group as it is their first time Culpeper.
FREE
http://www.jameshardyband.webs.com/

13th Annual Woods & Wildfire Conference
Saturday, February 25 8:30-4:30 pm
Germanna Daniel Technology Ctr, 18121 Technology Dr
A variety of break-out sessions are offered to appeal to both new and experienced owners, as well as owners of both small and large woodlots. In addition, representatives from Virginia’s natural resource agencies are available to inform participants of the services available to them.
$45/person, $80/couple; includes lunch
http://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/

Downtown Culpeper Carnival
Saturday, February 25 10 am-9 pm
Downtown Culpeper
Downtown Culpeper Carnival is an all day Mardi Gras Celebration that is fun for the entire family. There will be live music, street performances, wagon rides, New Orleans inspired food, face painting, and mask decorating. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi Gras with beads and masks for all.
FREE
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/

Oils and Emotional Self Care
Saturday, February 25 11 am-12 pm
Pranapiloga, 162 East Davis St
Practicing intentional self care with essential oils is a wonderful way to nip stress in the bud before it becomes a constant state of overwhelm.
$5

Breathe | Believe | Become

Carnival at the Museum
Saturday, February 25 11 am-4 pm
Museum of Culpeper History, 113 South Commerce St
Come celebrate Carnival at the Museum by making silly sunglasses and then taking a picture in our photo booth.
FREE
http://www.culpepermuseum.com/

Beads and Beer
Saturday, February 25 12-6 pm
Beer Hound Brewery, 210 Waters Pl, #102
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us New Orleans Style. Complimentary gumbo, half off on all premise bomber purchases, Uncle Billy Caldwell will be performing zydeco favorites, brewing demo/collaboration with Grill 309 and Culpeper Brewing Society. All proceeds will go to support the Virginia Breast Cancer Society.
FREE

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Cross Threaded Live at Culpeper Cheese Company
Saturday, February 25 1-4 pm
Culpeper Cheese Company, 129 East Davis St
Eat, drink and be merry with the return of Cross Threaded for our Mardi Gras Celebration. Jambaylaya, Cajun Panini, and more will be here for you. Get ready to dance – there are limited seats.
FREE
http://www.culpepercheese.com/

Art Jam: Zentangle on Fabric
Saturday, February 25 4:30-6:30 pm
K Art and Design, Inc.
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Ages 13 and older – $35
http://www.apm.activecommunities.com/

Soul Kirtan
Saturday February 25 6-8 pm
Pranapiloga, 162 East Davis St
Shankari will deliver a little knowledge on the subject of the ancient branch of Bhakti Yoga and devotional services. Understanding Bhajan’s or Devotional Songs, allows an individual to successfully open up their heart center.
$30

Breathe | Believe | Become

SoCo Loco’s Mardi Gras Party at Far Gohn Brewery
Saturday, February 25 7-10 pm
Far Gohn Brewing Company, 310 South East St
Wrap up the Culpeper town carnival with a taste of great local band paired with local brewed Far Gohn beer. Americana, blues, rock, pop and a little classic country. Fun music and a great atmosphere.
FREE
http://www.fargohnbrewing.com/

Mandorla at Grass Rootes
Saturday, February 25 7-11 pm
Grass Rootes, 195 East Davis St
Come on down to Grass Rootes after all the Culpeper Downtown Carnival festivities and shake your thing with Mandorla.
FREE
http://www.gigsalad.com/mandorla_music_services_boston

Museum of Culpeper History 2017 Gallery Talk
Sunday, February 26 5-7 pm
Culpeper County Library Conference Room, 271 Southgate Shopping Ctr
Join us for an interesting lecture by Dr. Joel Tate, retired Social Sciences Professor from Germanna Community College, entitled “Houses That Slaves Built: The Enslaved Community at Montpelier Plantation”.
FREE
http://www.culpepermuseum.com/
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