AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER will continue its 2008 Summer/Fall Season with “King Lear,” “Twelfth Night,” “Measure for Measure” and “Richard II” starting Sept. 10. These plays will continue running in a rotating order through the first week of December. Complete schedules for performances are available online at www.americanshakespeare.com. Tickets may be purchased online or through the box office at 877-MUCH-ADO. 10 South Main St., Staunton.
PAL PLAYERS will present “Dearly Beloved” at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Dinner theater performances will be held at 6 p.m. on July 5, 11, 18 and 19. A dessert theater presentation will be held at 2:30 p.m. on July 13. Advance tickets are $35 for dinner theater and $15 for dessert theater. Tickets are available at Luray Apothecary, Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce, Luray Copy Service, McKim & Huffman Pharmacy, Stanley Pharmacy and InstantSeats.com. No ticket sales at the door. (540) 743-3311.

OAK GROVE THEATER will continue its 2008 season with “Die Fledermaus” from July 10-16. The outdoor performances begin at 8:45 p.m. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Concession stand will open at 7:30 p.m., picnicking is allowed.  Season tickets are available for purchase by mail only. Order form available online and at The Bookstack, Celebrate!, Quality Cleaners, Gitchell’s Studio & Camera Shop and Ben’s Music Co. 845 Quick’s Mill Road, Verona. www.oakgrovetheater.org.

JMU CHILDREN’S PLAYSHOP finishes its 2008 season with performances of “The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon” on July 10-20. All performances are held at JMU’s Theatre II, South Main Street, Harrisonburg. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. All seats are $5.50. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For tickets, call the box office between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 568-7836.

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COLONIAL MALL 6 in the Staunton Mall. (540) 885-5471.
COURT SQUARE THEATER will feature “Yankee Doodle Dandy” at 2 p.m. on July 8 as the Golden Matinees Movie Series continues. Admission is $5 and includes a small popcorn. Regular admission is $6, $5 for students on Friday. 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. www.courtsquaretheater.com.
DIXIE THEATER, 125 E. Beverley St., Staunton. Free classic movies at 8 p.m. on Sundays. (540) 885-8445 or visit www.thedixietheater.com.
HARRISONBURG 14, 381 University Blvd., Harrisonburg. 434-7733.
PAGE TWIN THEATRE, 33 E. Main St., Luray. (540) 743-4444.
VISULITE CINEMA is featuring “Mongol” on July 4. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $6 for students (with ID), military and seniors. 12 N. Augusta St., Staunton. (540) 885-9966 or visit www.visulitecinema.com.

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PARTY ON THE PLAZA will be held at 7 p.m. on July 4 featuring music by Passage Creek. The series continues with Just Jazzin’ Big Band on Aug. 8. Concerts are held on the plaza of the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the center. Tickets are $3 for adults, patrons 12 and younger, free. Advance tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim & Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through InstantSeats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, but advance ticket purchase is recommended. The box office opens 45 minutes prior to start of the event. (540) 743-3311 or visit www.PerformingArtsLuray.org.
JAZZ IN THE PARK starts at 8 p.m. on July 10 with The Young Rascals Jazz Project. The annual concert series is free and held rain or shine at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. Concessions will be available.
REGGAE IN THE PARK, featuring The GWP Reggae Band with special guest artists, will be held from 5-7 p.m. on July 5 in Liberty Park, corner of Wolfe and Liberty streets. The event will continue every other Saturday through the remainder of the summer. Bring a picnic dinner. 433-6468.
VOICE CLASSES for solo and choral singers will be held with Joyce Wead, professor of voice at Bridgewater College, and Dr. Betty Karol Wilson, conductor of the Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley. The July 7 class will be “Breathing for Singers,” “Anatomy of the Voice” and “Vowel Sounds.” The July 14 class will be “Clarity through Consonants,” “How to sell your song as a performer” and “The art of singing together in a chorus.” For information and registration, call (540) 984-3030 or visit www.shenandoahcountyva.us/parks.
PRAISE IN THE PARK will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the gazebo at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. Concerts will be held featuring various gospel entertainers as well as children’s activities. (540) 886-1138.
STONEWALL BRIGADE BAND will perform at 8 p.m. on Mondays through August at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. The band is performing its 120th season of free concerts, which are held rain or shine. Some seating is available, lawn chairs are suggested. For a complete concert program, visit www.stonewallbrigadeband.com.
HUMPBACK ROCK MOUNTAIN FARM will host Carol Phillips and Sunnyside performing old-time tunes and Carter-style music from noon-2 p.m.; Breakin Nu Ground, featuring traditional Appalachian music, from 2-4 p.m. and Harry Baldwin and his Percheron draft horses and Joe Morris’ hand-crafted miniature country store all day on July 6.  Free. Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8. (540) 943-4716.
FRIDAYS ON THE SQUARE, annual outdoor film and concert series presented by Citizens for Downtown and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, continues on July 11 with music by The Nighthawks. Concerts are held from 7-9 p.m. on Court Square. Come early for Picnic on the Square! at 6 p.m. Rain location is The Artful Dodger on Court Square. Films are shown at dusk on Court Square. Picnic on the Square! begins at 7 p.m. with pre-film entertainment at 8 p.m. Rain location is The Daily Grind on Court Square. www.downtownharrisonburg.org.
FUNDFEST 2008 season continues with Mirage from 5:30-8 p.m. on July 9. The event, hosted by the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, is held on the grassy field across from the Daily News-Record on South Liberty Street in Harrisonburg. Concert schedule also includes: The Worx on July 23, TK-421 on Aug. 6 and First Offense on Aug. 20. Admission is a $2 donation; bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on but leave the coolers at home. Rain will cancel the concerts. 434-5270 or   visit www.rhspca.org.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY BANJO AND FIDDLE CLUB is open to all musicians, beginners and fans. Free. Through the summer, the group will move the Friday Jam Sessions to the New Market Community Park, 9670 Cadet Road, from 7-11 p.m. Bring an instrument and folding chair. Outside food permitted. Look for the bluegrass banner under the trees.
BLUEGRASS JAM SESSIONS presented from 6:30-9 p.m. every Thursday night at the Mayland Grocery & Deli on Va. 259 in Broadway. Free. 896-1133.

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ARTFUL DODGER COFFEEHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE features a free Salsa class from 9-9:30 p.m. with a live DJ and dance to follow every Thursday. Free. Also featuring Acoustic Deuce every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Free. Open until 2 a.m. daily. 47 W. Court Square, Harrisonburg. 432-1179 or www.artfuldodger.org.
BAJA BEAN CO. features live music every Sunday night. 9 W. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 885-9988.
BENNIE’S BEACH has karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. 8399 Brocks Gap Road, Broadway. 896-9828.
BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE 181 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-6453.
BOURBON STREET ON MAIN features Soulman Karaoke on Tuesday nights, DJ Maskell on Wednesday nights, DJ Jimmy featuring techno music on Thursday nights; live music featuring Dance Doz on Friday night; live music on Saturday nights and Comedy Central, local comedians, on Sunday nights. 1588 S. Main St., Harrisonburg.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS, 1007 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 438-9790.
CASEY’S BAR features open mic night on Wednesdays. Holiday Inn on Market Street, Harrisonburg.
CLEMENTINE will feature Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade at 9 p.m. on July 6, $5, and Larry Keel & Natural Bridge with Flatcar Rattlers at 9 p.m. on July 12, $10. Clementine features DJ Neels Barkley every Thursday at 9 p.m., free, and DJ Mike Hill every Sunday at 9 p.m., free. Clementine hosts Team Trivia Night on Tuesdays from 9-11 p.m. for teams of six or less. Host is Josh Diamond. 153 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8881.
OLD DOMINION COFFEE CO. & CAFE in downtown Harrisonburg features Me and Martha, American rural roots music, on Wednesday nights, a jazz trio on Friday nights and a variety of music on Saturday nights. Shen Fine, a Celtic folk group, plays at 7 p.m. on Mondays. 2 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 433-0313.
DAILY GRIND, 32 S. New St., Staunton. (540) 332-3945.
DAVE’S DOWNTOWN TAVERNA features Twinkie the Kid (jazz) from 9 p.m.-midnight every Wednesday. 121 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 564-1487 or www.davestaverna.com.
DICE’S will feature The Mixx on July 4, drawing for prizes, no reserve seating, Soul Survivor on July 5; Mia Jones & No Luv on July 11, no reserve seating and Counterparts on July 12. Cover charges are $6 for Friday night shows and $7 for Saturday shows. Bands start at 9:30 p.m. Open Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 216 Frontier Drive, Staunton. (540) 886-4547 or www.dicesofstaunton.com.
FINNIGAN’S COVE features Jimmy O every Thursday evening. Shows start at 10 p.m. Cover charges vary. 30 W. Water St., Harrisonburg. 433-9874.
FIRETOP BAR & GRILL, corner of Evelyn Byrd and Neff avenues, Harrisonburg. 801-8884.
GOLD CROWN BILLIARDS will feature special events nightly: Mondays, restaurant employees play free with proof of employment; Tuesdays, APA League at 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic at 9:30 p.m., ladies play free; free poker tournament Thursdays at 8 p.m. 92 Chestnut Ridge Drive, Harrisonburg. 434-9888.
GARIBALDI hosts live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Spanish karaoke hosted from 7-10 p.m. on Sundays. 928 W. Market St., Harrisonburg. 432-1094.
HIDEAWAY LOUNGE features live acoustic entertainment. All ages welcome, no cover charge. Local musicians will play on Saturdays. Massanutten WaterPark, Massanutten. 437-3390.
L’ITALIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE features live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Free parking onsite. 815 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 433-0961.
LITTLE GRILL COLLECTIVE features Old Time Music Night from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Open Stage Nights at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Free. 621 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 434-3594.
LUIGI’S DOWNTOWN PIZZA CO. features Texas Hold ’Em at 9 p.m. every Tuesday, team trivia night at 9 p.m. every Wednesday and wine tastings at 8 p.m. on Sundays. 95 S. Main St., downtown Harrisonburg. 442-9923.
MULLIGANS PUB & EATERY features Brent Hull from 9 p.m.-midnight every Tuesday, no cover charge, and karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday, $3 cover charge. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5 cover charge. I-81 Exit 225 at the Holiday Inn, 125 Fairway Lane, Staunton. (540) 248-6020 or www.himulligans.com.
PARADISE CITY GENTLEMEN’S CLUB is open 7 p.m.-2 a.m. on Thursday-Saturday. $20 admission for men, women are admitted free when accompanied by a man. 15628 W.Va. 259 South, Mathias, W.Va. (304) 897-8200.
THE PUB features Monday Texas Hold ’Em at 8 p.m.; Tuesday is karaoke night; Wednesday is college band night at 9 p.m., 18 and older shows; Thursday is ladies night featuring karaoke, dancing, $80 for a lady giveaway; Friday night dance to local bands; Saturday features regional and national bands; Sunday features sports and free pool. Show times and cover charges vary. 1950 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg. 432-0610 or www.dothepub.com.
QUEEN CITY BREWING features bluegrass, old-time and Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. every Friday, which includes a beer and wine tasting. Free. 834 Springhill Road, Staunton. 213-8014.
ROCKTOWN GRILL features live music on the patio with Jerry Wimmer and others on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Every Thursday is Ladies Night, featuring DJ Maskell. Live acoustic music on the patio on Fridays. Live bands every Friday and Saturday in the concert hall. The grill is open Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 2061 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg. 434-7282 or www.rocktowngrill.com.
SOUTH RIVER GRILL features Monday Music with local musicians from 6-8 p.m. and Jimmy O at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro. (540) 979-5515.
TINI’S LOUNGE at Downtown 56 will feature the William Hayes Trio from 8-11 p.m. on July 5. The lounge also features Tuesdays on the Terrace with Scott Murray from 7-10 p.m. Jim Budzius is performing on Wednesday (ladies night) from 7-10 p.m. No cover. Scott Murray also plays every Thursday night from 7-10 p.m. 56 W. Gay St. 438-5600 or visit www.downtown56harrisonburg.com.
VALLEY LANES SPORTS GRILL hosts karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 3106 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-0008.

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150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY will feature recent Tree Studies by Margot Bergman during July. The First Friday Art Walk on July 4 will be held from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Also featured are prints by Charles Bibb and Marquita Willis. The gallery is open 5-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or visit www.150franklinstreetgallery.com.
7 EAST ART GALLERY is featuring the work of photojournalist Bernie Boston. The gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring paintings of cats and dogs and other four-footed creatures during July. An opening reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. on July 13. The show will benefit Cat’s Cradle. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. 123 S. Main St., Woodstock. (540) 459-7500.
AREA YOUTH ART EXHIBITION will be held from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, through Dec. 18 on the first floor of Memorial Hall, Harrisonburg. More than 40 pieces of art created by K-12 students from Harrisonburg City Schools, Eastern Mennonite High School and Redeemer Classical School. Free. Exhibition is sponsored by the Office of the Dean, College of Education, JMU.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY is hosting First Friday on July 4 featuring its annual July barbecue and music jam. Daylong events from 10 a.m.-dark include a sidewalk art show, live music with Joe Herbert and Friends, popcorn and soda fest, hot dogs, ice cream and backyard fireworks. Event is held rain or shine, bring a lawn chair. Gloria Stark is the July artist of the month. “Introduction to Art” classes will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday during July. Classes are taught by Gloria Stark and Alex Hofgren. Maximum enrollment is 10. Call (540) 740-8314. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. 5906 Main St., Mount Jackson. (540) 477-4131 or www.theartgroup.org.
ARTS COUNCIL OF THE VALLEY/SMITH HOUSE is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8779 or www.valleyarts.org.
ART STUDIO POTTERY is featuring Clay Basket, woven by husband and wife team Phil and Gail Sellers, as well as the work of glass artist Philip Jacobs. Joe Mattson and Magan Stevens are showing a display of blown lamps and vessels and Rick Jarvis is showing glass disks. Open studio with potters available to speak with visitors. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 346 Endless Caverns Road, three miles south of New Market. (540) 896-4400 or www.artstudiopottery.com.
ARTISANS CENTER OF VIRGINIA is featuring woodworker Brad Warstler during July. Free. The center is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Willow Oak Plaza in Waynesboro. (540) 946-3294 or visit www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org.
ARTWORKS is open from noon-5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and noon-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 131 Grace St., Harrisonburg.
AUGUSTA CO. RAILROAD MUSEUM and Model Railroad Club features model trains in “O,” “ON30,” “HO” and “N” gauges running on handcrafted dioramas. Trains operate continuously. Open the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Located in the Kroger Shopping Center on Arch Avenue in Waynesboro.
AUGUSTA MEDICAL CENTER GALLERY is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily and is located east of the Main Lobby.
BEVERLEY STREET STUDIO SCHOOL GALLERY AND THE CO-ART GALLERY is an artist owned co-op gallery exhibiting the work of 40 local artists. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Saturday, Friday until 8 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. 22 W. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 886-8636 or www.Bssschool.org.
BRAITHWAITE STUDIOS is a working studio of carved and etched glass for doors, windows, gifts and awards. The studio offers classes to make suncatchers for groups and individuals as well as a gallery of local fine art. The studio also features the work of John and Jane Braithwaite. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 415 Mason St., (Va. 257 west) Dayton. 879-2110 or www.braithwaitestudios.com.
BRCC FINE ARTS CENTER GALLERY will feature a Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society display through Aug. 1. Featured artists include Anita Cooper, Leigh Crumrine, Donna Detrich, Barbara Gautcher, Robert C. Kloetzer, Anne S. McFarland, Tracy Rose Moyers and Katherine D. Schmidt. Free. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (540) 453-2380 or www.brcc.edu.
CRAFTY HANDS features the work of local artists P. Buckley Moss, Ken Schuler, David Kreider, Nancy Duke, Mia LaBerge and potter Rudy Tucker. Located in the Dayton Farmers’ Market, Va. 42, Dayton. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 879-2049.
ELKTON CENTENNIAL JUBILEE HEADQUARTERS is featuring a historic photo display of more than 225 Elkton area 8x10 pictures. The exhibit is open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Free. Numerous Elkton Centennial Jubilee souvenirs celebrating the town’s 100-year anniversary, 1908-2008, are available now and can be purchased through the upcoming year. 306 Spotswood Trail in downtown Elkton. (540) 405-9460 or 298-1717.
EMU STUDENT GALLERY is located at the University Commons (adjacent to Common Grounds Coffeehouse). Free. 432-4362.
FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK will be held from 1-4 p.m. on July 4 in downtown Harrisonburg. Art walk coincides with the Valley 4th Celebration. There will be a guided art walk at 3 p.m. — those interested should meet in front of the Smith House at 311 South Main Street. Participating venues include: Darrin-McHone Arts Gallery in the Smith House, Larkin Art Studios, The Hardesty-Higgins House, 150 Franklin Street Gallery, OASIS Gallery and the Harrisonburg Children’s Museum. Some venues will provide refreshments. Free.
FORT HARRISON MUSUEM in Dayton is open from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for public tours through October. Private group tours can be arranged. The house, built in 1749, and summer kitchen are reconstructed and open for tours. To arrange group tours or for information, call 879-2280.
HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTER is featuring permanent exhibits, “Invincible Spirit: History in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley” and “The Art of Tradition: Shenandoah Valley Folk Art,” on display. The center is also featuring “Valley Weddings: Then & Now, 1870-2008” through Nov. 1. Admission is $5. The center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. 382 High St., Dayton. 879-2616 or www.heritagecenter.com.
HARTZLER LIBRARY GALLERY is open from 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday; and from 2-11 p.m. on Sunday. Located on the third floor of Hartzler Library, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg. 432-4175.
HOUFF COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY HALL is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. 828-2550.
HUNT GALLERY, located in the lower east wing of Hunt Hall on Mary Baldwin College’s campus, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. www.mbc.edu.
JMU DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE features a collection of more than 500 crystals and gemstones from around the world from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Free. Room 6139, Memorial Hall. 568-6130.
JMU METEORITE COLLECTION, in the first and second floor hallways of the physics and chemistry building, features fragments of meteoroids from Diablo Canyon, Ariz., the Sahara Desert and the Central European Strewn Field. Free.
KRONOS GALLERY is featuring political artist JOROKO. Plus, new work from 17 local and regional artists in “The Collection” room. Show runs through July 6. From 6-10 p.m. on July 11, an opening reception will be held for Joan Belmar. Show runs through Aug. 14.  The gallery is located at 14 Byers St., Staunton. Regular gallery hours are 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, 2-7 p.m. on Friday, noon-7 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. (540) 213-1815.
KRONOS @ L’ITALIA, Kronos Art Gallery features artwork with a new show every month on the third and fourth floor. 23 E. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 885-5553.
LOST RIVER CRAFT COOPERATIVE, Lost River, W.Va., will host glass artisan Albert Hutchings from noon-4 p.m. on July 4 and 5. The cooperative is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesday and Wednesday. www.LostRiverCraft.com.
LOWER COVE RUN ART STUDIOS will host its annual art exposé from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 4-6. Featured artists will be Lulu Ferrenbach, Bibe Ferrenbach, Harriet Segal, Joshua Miller, Mia LaBerge, John Robson, Michael Joy, Deborah Greene and Dorian Ward. 4193 Lower Cove Run Road, Mathias, W.Va. (304) 897-6913 or (304) 897-6339.
MADISON ART COLLECTION will feature “Princes, Gods & Tricksters: Legends in Japanese Art” through July 11 in the Festival Gallery. MSC 4202, FCSC 2104, James Madison University.
MAINSTREET OF YESTERYEAR is located at Shenandoah Caverns. The Yellow Barn includes antique farm wagons, equipment, an indoor beehive, country store, wine shop, tobacco press, revolving stage and more. Admission to Main Street of Yesteryear is included in the entrance fees to Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade. The caverns are located at exit 269 off I-81, five miles north of New Market.
MASSANUTTEN ARTISTS OF THE WEEK, featuring a variety of works by local artists, will host Saturday shows from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 4 at Hopkins Cabin at the Arboretum in Massanutten. An additional Sunday show runs through Aug. 31 from 1-6 p.m. A portion of all proceeds benefit the Rockingham Springs Arboretum in Massanutten.
MIDDLEBROOK GALLERY is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. 5 Middlebrook Ave., across from the train station in Staunton. Free. (540) 885-9955 or www.MiddlebrookGallery.com.
MILLER GALLERY will feature “How You See Me, How I See Me,” an exhibit of digital photography and mixed media self-portraits by a diverse group of fourth and fifth grade students of Wayland Elementary School, from July 11-Aug. 15 in the Alexander Mack Library. An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. on July 11. The exhibit will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. The gallery is located at Bridgewater College and is open from 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.-11 p.m. on Sunday. 828-5486.
MILLER-KITE HOUSE MUSEUM (Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters) is open for the season from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays through Labor Day weekend. Air conditioned, free. 310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton. For information, call 298-1717 Monday-Friday or 298-8531 or e-mail historyed@msn.com.
NEW IMAGE GALLERY is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; closed on Sunday. 131 W. Grace St., Harrisonburg. Free. 568-6869.
OASIS GALLERY is hosting Jim Harris as featured artist for July and August. The gallery also features adult oil painting with Kimberly Juda, 6:15-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, $12 per lesson. Private art lessons are available from Elaine Hurst (540) 442-8188; Judy Ligon, copper enameling, polymer clay and watercolor painting, 435-1787. Classes are under way, call instructors for details and prices. Call the gallery for a complete list of classes. Also, the gallery hosts Fourth Friday OASIS Jam Band from 5-8 p.m. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday with night hours from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 103 S. Main St., 442-8188 or www.oasisartgallery.com.
PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM has closed its facility at 107 McCauley Drive, Timberville. The museum is preparing for its move to the new location at 176 N. Main St., Timberville, upon completion of the construction project. Watch for grand opening date in late summer. 896-7900.
PORT REPUBLIC MUSEUM features The River Room, The Turner Ashby Room and The Post Civil War Room, which highlight three eras in the history of Port Republic. Open from 1:30-4 p.m. on Sundays. Corner of Water Street and Port Republic Road, Port Republic. 249-3156.
PRISM GALLERY, lower level of JMU’s Festival Conference and Student Center, 1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg. For hours or more information, call 568-6934.
RE/MAX ALLEGIANCE is featuring the work of JMU student Sam Mitchell and Art Group members Charlie Logan and Miriam Kilmer through July 25. Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Located in the Russell Center, 2040 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg. (540) 236-5800.
REUEL B. PRITCHETT MUSEUM houses an eclectic collection of more than 10,000 artifacts. Located on the ground floor of Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Open 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. To schedule a group visit, call 828-5462.
SAWHILL GALLERY is open noon-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is located in JMU’s Duke Hall, on the corner of Main and Grace streets in Harrisonburg. 568-6407/6918.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ART CENTER will feature an exhibit by the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild, based in Charlottesville, during July in the Main Gallery. The Hall Galleries will feature the work of the Art Center’s resident studio artists Myra Brown, Pat Garnett, Betty DeMar Mueller, Penny Cabell, Martha Cooley, Robin Goering and Betty Arehart in July. The center will offer a beginners class in silkscreening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 16-17. Recommended for teens and adults. Class size is limited and early registration is recommended. Cost is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Supply fee of $15. Call or visit the center for details or to register. The center is located at 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. (540) 949-7662 or www.svacart.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY is featuring ongoing exhibits on display at Taste of Thai, 919 S. High St.; Joshua Wilton House, 412 S. Main St.; Frame Factory, 1820 S. Main St., and Rocktown Gift Shoppe in Hardesty-Higgins House. Exhibits may be viewed during regular business hours. www.shenandoahvalleywatercolor.com.
STAUNTON AUGUSTA ART CENTER is featuring “Everyday Life — Boxed In,” abstracts by Robin Walker and Beslie Banta, through July 13. The center is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and 1-4 p.m., Sunday. Free. The gallery is located in the Smith Center, 20 S. New St., Staunton. (540) 885-2028 or www.saartcenter.org.
SoLACE MARBLED ARTWEAR is the working studio of fiber artist Barb Polin and features handmarbled silk clothing, accessories and leather accessories as well as the fine handcrafts of more than 50 American artisans. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. (540) 298-5222 www.solaceinc.com.
THE GALLERY AT FESTIVAL EXHIBITION is located in Room 2104, Festival Center at JMU. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
TRACY’S STUDIO IN THE WOODS GALLERY features artwork inspired by nature created by local artists and owner/artist Tracy Rose Moyers. Watercolors, pottery, jewelry, wood boxes, handmade dolls, stained glass, prints and notecards. Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays by appointment. 9395 S. Congress St., New Market. (540) 740-2623 or www.tracyrosemoyers.com.
VALLEY BRETHREN-MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER, CrossRoads, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday with guides available. Exhibits include 15 panels on the coming of settlers to the Shenandoah Valley, including four on the Civil War; an 1854 house and a 1904 mountain schoolhouse/country church, each with period furniture and stories of yesteryear. Admission by donation.
VALLEY TURNPIKE MUSEUM has recreated 1862 Harrisonburg in a scaled model to illustrate the story of the first engine to come through the city. Free. The museum, which is located in the Hardesty-Higgins House, is open Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-8935.
VECCA is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 600 N. Main St., Woodstock. (540) 459-7500 or visit www.VeccaArts.org.
VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM is featuring a new exhibit, “Quilts and Quaker Heritage.” The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday-Saturday and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and major holidays. Regular admission is $2-$5. 301 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 433-3818 or www.vaquiltmuseum.org.
WAREHOUSE ART GALLERY’s featured artist for July is sculptor John Fisher. He will present his show, “Realist Impressions In Clay.” Demonstrations are scheduled from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on July 5 and 2-5 p.m. on July 13. Light refreshments will be provided. The July show theme is Hot. The gallery is open noon-6 p.m. on Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. 15 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 843-0200.
WMRA STUDIO will host an exhibit featuring the works of Kimberly Juda and Jane Ritchey through Aug. 29. 983 Reservoir St., Harrisonburg.

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DANCING AT GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, presented by Dancing with Karen, will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. on July 5. A beginner American tango lesson will be held at 7 p.m.  Dancing will include ballroom, Latin, swing and Argentine tango. Singles welcome. Smoke and alcohol free, casual attire. Admission is $10, students $5. 501 Thornrose Ave., Staunton. 432-1003 or visit www.dancingwithkaren.com.
“DROP IN” DANCE CLASSES will be held on July 11 at Dancing With Karen, 77 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. Ballroom Basics from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Jive from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to dance in one easy lesson. Classes are designed for the beginning dancer, no pre-registration, no partner required. Classes are $10, students are $5. 432-1003 or visit www.dancingwithkaren.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY CLOGGERS will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights through October at the Skyland Lodge, Shenandoah National Park. The hour-long show will offer a wide range of music from bluegrass and country to old-time rock. Free. There is a $15 per car entrance fee to the park.
CELTIC GYPSIES group founder Meaghan Deakins will offer weekly bellydance classes at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray for ages 15 and older. Classes are intended for dancers with little or no experience. Full session of 10 classes is $12/week individually or $100 if paid in full. www.celticgypsies.com/BellyLuray.  html.
LEATHER AND LACE COUNTRY DANCE CLUB holds its dances on the first Saturday and the third Friday of every month. All dances are held at the Dayton Learning Center on Mill Street. Lessons are from 8-9 p.m., followed by open dancing from 9-11 p.m. Entrance fee is $4 for members and first timers, $6 for non-members and $5 for students with ID. Smoke and alcohol free, dancers of all ages welcome. 568-8315.
LINE DANCE CLASSES will be held on Tuesday nights at John Wayland Elementary School in Bridgewater. Level 2 class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and beginner class from 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5 per class. All ages, men and women welcome. 434-6966.
RE/MAX ALLEGIANCE will be hosting bellydancing lessons from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Classes are $15 per person and are led by Tami Barksdale. To register for classes, call 236-5800. 2040 Deyerle Ave., Harrisonburg.
PLAINS PROMENADERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB dancer workshops are held on Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at Plains Elementary School in Timberville. (540) 477-2132 or 984-3485.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY SINGLES DANCE meets from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday of the month at Pano’s Restaurant in the banquet room. $7 per person. 289-6146.

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HUMPBACK ROCK MOUNTAIN FARM will feature an antique tool display, kid’s games and candle dipping demonstrations all day on July 4.  Free. Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8. (540) 943-4716.
VMRC BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held on July 18 at Heritage Oaks Golf Course, Harrisonburg. Shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Captain’s Choice, four person team, $500; individual players, $125. Proceeds benefit the VMRC Alzheimer’s Endowment and the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter. One mulligan included for each team member, one red tee per team, 18 holes each round. Breakfast included for morning golfers, lunch included for afternoon golfers. Goody bag with sleeve of balls, door prizes, team prizes, hole-in-one prizes. Call Elly Swecker at 564-3493 or e-mail eswecker@vmrc.org.
ISLAND FORD BUTTERFLY COUNT will be held on July 5 in eastern Rockingham County. Those interested should meet at 8 a.m. in the Elkton Food Lion parking lot near Burger King. Wear long pants, old shoes or boots, and bring water and a snack. The group will stop for a fast food lunch. Merck swamp, Kites swamp and the Skyline Drive among other areas will be surveyed. $3 fee for adults. Rain date is July 6.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY YOGA CLASS will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on July 4 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, corner of South High Street and Maryland Avenue. $10. A yoga mini-workshop will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on July 5 in Dayton. $15 in advance. For information and to register, call Diana Woodall at 432-9462.
TREASURES OF THE EARTH BEAD, GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW will be held on July 4-6 at Augusta Expoland, Expo Road, Fishersville. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 4-5 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 6. Show will feature Gem Trees, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, fossil dealers and more. Hourly door prizes as well as grand prize. Admission is $3, ticket good all three days. People younger than 16 admitted free. Free parking, food available. (540) 384-6047 or visit www.totshows.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY TRIKE-IN will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 4-5 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 6 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 South Valley Pike. Event will feature trike and bike show on Saturday, people and trike games, dice roll run, door prize, raffle, 50/50 drawing, trophies and more. Bikers welcome. Family oriented event is rain or shine. Free, admission charged for trike and bike show. Proceeds to benefit The Search Home in Mount Jackson and St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital. (540) 833-6087 or www.vabtw.org.
“BUTTERFLY PHOTOGRAPHY AND IDENTIFICATION,” a seminar on identifying and capturing butterflies through photography, will be held July 12 at Shenandoah National Park. Workshop offers a mix of indoor Powerpoint programs and outdoor field practice, held rain or shine. Lunch and program materials included, participants need to provide camera. $50 per person and reservations are required. SNPA members receive 20 percent discount. To register, visit www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/resource_seminars.htm. (540) 999-3489.
STANLEY HOMECOMING will be held through July 5.  Music will be provided by Daryl Davis on Thursday, July 3, the J. Blackwell Band on Friday, July 4, and Blue Suede on Saturday, July 5. A parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, followed by fireworks around 9:30 p.m. Also featured will be food, fun and games. Entries are being accepted for the parade. If interested, call the town office at (540) 778-3454.
SUMMER BROWN-BAG LECTURE SERIES will be held from noon-1 p.m. on July 9 at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum pavilion. Deridre Armstrong of Harvest Time Herbs will present “Color Your World Lavender,” discussing how to use lavender for decorative and aromatic uses. Free. 432-6092.
POTOMAC EAGLE TRAIN EXCURSION will be held at 6 p.m. on July 4 in Moorefield, W.Va. The train will leave Jefferson Street Crossing at 6:30 p.m., traveling through the Potomac River Trough and returning to Moorefield in time for fireworks at Moorefield Park, sponsored by the Moorefield Lions Club. Passengers can remain on the train to watch the fireworks. Tickets for First Class (air conditioned) and Table Dining Car, which includes meal, are $50 and $40 respectively. Coach tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-16. Children younger than 6 are free. Coach passengers are encouraged to bring a picnic basket dinner or snacks. The open ride car will be available. Tickets can be purchased at Capon Valley Bank in Moorefield and at the Lost River Craft Cooperative in Lost River, W.Va. Credit card purchases can be made by calling the Potomac Eagles offices at (304) 424-0736. (304) 530-0280.
BROWN BAG IT, a monthly book/poetry discussion group, will meet at noon on the first Tuesday of each month at the Grottoes branch of Massanutten Regional Library. Bring book tips, read a favorite poem, share and learn. Bring a bag lunch, drink is provided. Free. 249-3436.
SHENANDOAH BOWLING LANES offers duckpin bowling. Open play available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 5904 Main St., Mount Jackson. (540) 477-2341.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE games are held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Senior Citizens Center, 305 S. Dogwood Drive in Harrisonburg. Pairs welcome, ACBL membership not required. 867-5015.
DOWNTOWN HARRISONBURG FARMER’S MARKET is open for the 2008 season. The market is open every Tuesday and Saturday through November from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh spring greens, free-range eggs and meats, a variety of breads and baked goods, soups, goat cheese, herbs, bedding plants and more. Municipal lot on Liberty Street across from the Daily News-Record. 867-0546 or visit             www.HarrisonburgFarmersMarket.com.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPS with Tina Roberts are offered at her New Market studio. Group classes are taught with a minimum enrollment of three students per class. Private and semi-private classes are also available. (540) 740-3994.
PAINTING OPEN STUDIO with Alex Hofgren will be offered every Monday from 1-4 p.m. at The Art Group, 5906 Main St., Mount Jackson. Supplies will be provided to those who need them. Free. (540) 740-4144.
BOOKMOBILE schedule for Massanutten Regional Library is available by calling 434-4475.

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Charlottesville

Gravity Lounge www.gravity-lounge.com

Jesse Winchester: Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. $20/advance, $25/day of show.
Bill Kirchen, Too Much Fun and The Taters: Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. $20.
Asylum Street Spankers: Wednesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. $15.
 
Charlottesville Pavilion
www.charlottesvillepavilion.com

The Chickenhead Blues Band with the Rogan Brothers Band: Friday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m. Free.
The Black Crowes and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals: Saturday, July 5 at 6 p.m. $39.50.
Phil Lesh & Friends: Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. $41.50/general admission, $51.50/lower reserved.

D.C.

9:30 Club www.930.com

Nadastrom, Will Eastman, Spiggy and Gavin Holland: Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. $15.
Eric Roberson and The FB Experience: Friday, July 4 at 9 p.m. $15.
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80: Monday, July 7 at 7 p.m. $25.
RZA and Stone Mecca: Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. $25.
The English Beat, The Fixx and The Alarm: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. $35.

The Black Cat www.blackcatdc.com

Lorelei and Mahogany: Thursday, July 3 at 9 p.m. $8.
Metropolitan, Wye Oak, Bellflur and Face Accidents: Saturday, July 5 at 9 p.m. $10.
Dengue Fever and Chicha Libre: Sunday, July 6 at 8 p.m. $15.
Fleet Foxes and The Dutchess and The Duke: Monday, July 7 at 9 p.m. $10/advance, $12/day of show.
Boris, Torche and Clouds: Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. $13.
Alona and Girl Loves Distortion: Wednesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. $8.

Richmond

Toad’s Place Richmond
www.toadsplacerva.com
 
Bruce In The USA: Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. $12/advance, $15/day of show.
Brooklyn Zu and The Topher Mohr Band: Wednesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. $25/advance, $30/day of show.
Less Than Jake: Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m. $18.50/advance, $20/day of show.

The National www.thenationalva.com

Denali: Saturday, July 5 at 8 p.m. $10/advance, $13/day of show.
Weird Al Yankovic: Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. $30/advance, $32.50/day of show.
Ani Difranco: Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m. $25/advance, $28/day of show.
Richmond Afrobeat Movement: Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. $10/advance, $13/day of show.

Hampton Roads

The Norva www.thenorva.com

Type O Negative, Soil, Wednesday 13 and Construkt: Saturday, July 5 at 7 p.m. $18/advance, $21/day of show.
Corey Smith, Jonathan Moore and Charlton Phaneuf: Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. $12/advance, $15/day of show.
Steel Pulse and Lionize: Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. $20/advance, $25/day of show.

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