JANUARY 2012
2-31 Exhibit: "Goshen"  11am-5pm MON-SAT (closed Wed.) Nelson Gallery  540-463-9827. Reception jan 6 from 5-7pm
       Exhibit features sculptures by Jack Witt and paintings by Judy Witt.
2 The Palms open mic night 10 W. Nelson St. 8-pm-closing.
6 Coffee tasting every Friday 2-4pm, Lexington Coffee Roasters (next to Hull's Drive-in.540-462-3990. Come enjoy guided
   coffee tastings, coffee appreciation lessons and home brewing instructions.
9 The Palms open mic night
13 Nashville style "songwriters round" 7pm at the Krantz House 540-463-3333. Concert featuring 4 Virginia artists.
14 Herb Seminar: Herb Production 2pm Mountain View Farm Greenhouses. Free, but pre-registraion required by e-mailing
    info@mounatinviewfarm.biz
14 Lee-Jackson Day 10:30-2:30pm. Begins at Stonewall jackson Cemetery. Events remember Robert E, Lee and Stonewall
    Jackson, citizens of Lexington.
16 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing
21 Stonewall jackson Birthday Celebration 9am-5pm. Stonewall jackson House Museum.  Commerate the 188th anniversary
    of the birth of the famous Confederate General, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. In his honor, free tours of the house will
    be offered on the hour and the half hour. Birthday cake and hot spiced cider will be served.
23 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing.
24 River North Dance Chicago Cpmpany, 7:30pm Lenfest Center, 540-458-8000 $25/adult, $20/seniors, $10 student 
    Specializing in jazz-based contemporary style, River North Dance Chicago presents dynamic works combining athletic
    prowess and artistis perspective with bold, theatrical style.
29 Faculty Piano Recital with Byron W. Petty and Shuko Watanabe 3pm Wilson hall, W&L Free Admission
30 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing 

FEBRUARY
4 Concert: University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra, 8pm, Wilson Hall, W&L 540-458-800, Mendelssohn's Violin
  Concerto
4 MONTE CARLO EVENING, Hall of Valor, VMI 540-463-7088, Monte carlo Style Gaming, dinner, live music, dancing
   and live auctions.
6 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing
7 Concert: Valentina Lisitsa, 7:30pm, Wilson Hall, W&L 540-458-8000. Described as a "bona fide angel playing" and an
   "electrifying pianist," the Ukranian born Valentina Lisitsa has performed in the world's most prestigious concert venues.
    from Avery Fisher Hall in N.Y. to the Musikerein in Vienna.
10 Mock Convention This exciting event takes place every four years at Washington & Lee University. Visit the website to
   learn more.
13 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing
14 Monthly Old Time Music Jam 6pm, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Va. Horse Center. Bring an instrument and play or
    sit back and enjoy!
17 VMI Full Drress Cadet Parade 4:35, Parade Grounds
18 Herb Seminar:Companion Planting 2pm Mountain View Farm Greenhosue Free, but pre=registraion is required by
    e-mailing info@mountainviewfarm.biz
25-26 Rockbridge Ballet performance of Snow White Sat 3pm-7:30 & &:30pm, Sun 3pm Lenfest Center for the Arts
    rockbridgeballett@gmail.com.
27 The Palms Open Mic Night 8pm-closing
28 W&L Chamber Singers concert 8pm Wilson Hall 540-458-8000

MARCH
1-4 Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" 7:30pm, Lenfest Center for the Arts 540-458-8000. A wild and hilarious ride of
    mistaken isentities, sibling rivalry and steamy romance! A delightful, fun-filled romp, even for people who "don;t like"
    Shakespeare.
3. Concert: Jasper Wood and david Riley, 8pm Lenfest center for the Arts. 540-458-8000. Violinist Jasper Wood has long
   established himself as one of Canada's top violinists.  Accompanied by David Riley and his "absolutley exquisite technique"
   on the piano.
6 Nordwest Deutche Philharmonic 7:30 Lenfest Center for the Arts 540-458-8000. This orchestra has earned an international
   reputation for its consummate technical skill with its worlwide concerts and 200+ CDs.
10 Live Butterfly Exhibit opens for the season at Natural Bridge.  10am-6pm

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