LAURA MANN will perform “Operatunity,” an evening of opera and musical theater scenes, at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Fine Arts Center in Weyers Cave. Performance is part of “Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts.” Tickets are $10, students admitted free. For advance tickets, call 453-2215 or (540) 213-7022. Remaining tickets available at the door 45 minutes before the event.
THE CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND PEACEBUILDING AND TED & COMPANY THEATERWORKS will present “I’d Like to Buy an Enemy” at 7:30 p.m. on March 22 in Lehman Auditorium at EMU. Play stars Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler along with Pete Nelson. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students and are available at the door. 574-4877.
IONA CELTIC BAND will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 13 at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for ages 18 and younger and are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through InstantSeats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, advance purchase is recommended. Box office opens 45 minutes prior to show. Cash bar will be open. (540) 743-3311 or www.PerformingArtsLuray.org.
THOMAS HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL will present “Honk, Jr.,” a full-length musical based on “The Ugly Duckling,” at 7:30 p.m. on March 19-20 and 3 p.m. on March 21 in the Thomas Harrison Middle School forum, 1311 W. Market St., Harrisonburg. Reserved seating tickets are $7 and general admission tickets are $5. For ticket reservations, call (540) 271-3064.
AMPERSAND ARTS will present “Stop Kiss” at 7:30 p.m. on March 12-13 and 2 p.m. on March 14 at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. Doors open at 7 p.m. for evening performances and 1 p.m. for the Sunday matinee performance. Contains adult language and themes. Tickets are $12 and are available in advance and at the door. For tickets, call 433-9189 ext. 2 or visit www.courtsquaretheater.com.
SHENANARTS is offering the Presbury Theatrical Training Program, a school that teaches theater through the process of putting together a full-scale production. A total of 16 classes will be held with a finale of a month of productions. Open to elementary students to adults. Registration for the spring/summer semester is under way. Registration has been extended until March 21. Classes will begin on March 27 and run through July. (540) 248-1868.
BLACKFRIARS PLAYHOUSE will present the 2010 Actors’ Renaissance Season with performances of “Twelfth Night,” “Doctor Faustus,” “The Alchemist” and “Henry VI, Part 2” through March. A pay-what-you-will opening night performance for “The Roman Actor” will be at 7:30 p.m. on March 12. For a schedule and ticket prices or to order tickets, call (877) 682-4236 or (540) 851-1733 or visit www.ASCstaunton.com. 10 S. Main St., Staunton.
OPEN STAGE WITH RAGGEDY DAN continues at 7:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Luray’s Regional Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Features musical acts, comedy and more. Free. Show may be preempted by scheduled events. www.PerformingArtsLuray.org.

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COLONIAL MALL 6 in the Staunton Mall. (540) 885-5471.
DIXIE THEATER, 125 E. Beverley St., Staunton. (540) 885-8445 or www.thedixietheater.com.
REGAL HARRISONBURG 14, 381 University Blvd., Harrisonburg. 434-7733.
PAGE TWIN THEATRE, 33 E. Main St., Luray. (540) 743-4444.
SUTER SCIENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM at EMU is featuring “The Blind Side” at 8 p.m. on March 19 and 9 p.m. on March 20 and “Sherlock Holmes” at 10 p.m. on March 26 and 8 p.m. on March 27. Tickets are $2.50 at the door. 432-4211.
VISULITE CINEMA is located on North Augusta Street in Staunton. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $6 for students (with ID), military and seniors. (540) 885-9966 or www.visulitecinema.com.

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BENEFIT CONCERT, featuring Ernest Holley, Rhythm Road, Jennifer Kirkland and Bert Carlson, Richard Adams, Christopher Bono, Bill Wellington and the Trinity Episcopal Church choirs, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on March 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 214 West Beverley St., Staunton. An eclectic mix of music, including folk, blues, jazz, spirituals and classical, will be featured. Admission is free, but a donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit the earthquake victims of Haiti. (540) 886-9132.
AFTON STRING QUARTET will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 23 at Eastern Mennonite School, 801 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors 62 and older. 236-6014.
FAMILY MUSIC EVENT, featuring Charles Maddox on the hammer dulcimer, lap dulcimer, banjo, guitar wash tub base and other instruments, will be held from 3-4 p.m. on March 14 at the Spitzer Art Center, 485 W. Market St., Harrisonburg. Listen to pre-1920s music from the Appalachians and British Isles, singing participation encouraged. Light refreshments. Parking in back of building. Free.
JUST JAZZIN’, Harrisonburg’s community-based Big Band, will perform at 2 p.m. on March 21 at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. The 20-member ensemble will also feature vocalist Charles Barone. Free, donations collected at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. 568-6987.
CLEARVIEW will perform at 9 p.m. on March 19 in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons, EMU. Concert is rescheduled from February. Free. 432-4362.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA will perform at 3 p.m. on March 21 in Lehman Auditorium, EMU. Free, $5 suggested donation to benefit the Youth Orchestra program. 432-4362.
EMU ORCHESTRA AND WIND ENSEMBLE JOINT CONCERT will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 in Lehman Auditorium, EMU. Free, donations for the EMU music student scholarship fund will be collected. 432-4362.
EMU JAZZ ENSEMBLE will perform at 9 p.m. on March 26 in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse, University Commons, EMU. Free. 432-4362.
BENEFIT CONCERT for Hayley Kudro, a 5-year-old cancer patient, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on March 14 at ShenanArts Stage4 Theatre in Verona. Entertainment will include Lisa and Robby Meadows, Tim Spears and the rest of the Stars of Virginia Dreams CenterStage, The Church Sisters, Andrea Saunders, Emily Henline, Samantha Allen, Gwyenne Wood and Heartland. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $10 for general admission. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (540) 248-1868.
“BEYOND IDOLS,” a worship concert, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 14 in EMU’s Lehman Auditorium. Concert will feature Christian singers and musicians from countries around the world. Admission is a donation for relief work in Haiti. 432-4115.
MUSIC FACULTY ARTIST SERIES will feature Lise Keiter on the piano at 7:30 p.m. on March 17 in Martin Chapel at EMU. Free, donations for EMU music student scholarship fund will be collected. 432-4362.
TRACE BUNDY will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 18 at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. Advance tickets are $14 and $12 for seniors and students. All tickets are $4 more at the door. For tickets, call 433-9189 ext. 2 or visit www.courtsquaretheater.com.
THE VICTOR MOURNING will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 25 at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. Advance tickets are $14 and $12 for seniors and students. All tickets are $4 more at the door. For tickets, call 433-9189 ext. 2 or visit www.courtsquaretheater.com.
MBC SUNDAY RECITAL SERIES will feature Lise Keiter on the piano at 3 p.m. on March 14 in the James D. Francis Auditorium in the Jesse Cleveland Pearce Science Center, Mary Baldwin College, Staunton. Season tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. (540) 887-7294 or www.mbc.edu/arts.
SENIOR RECITAL, featuring Zoë Berg and Kendall Furrow, will be held at 8 p.m. on March 23 in the Carter Center at Bridgewater College. Free. 828-5486.
CANADIAN BRASS will perform at 8 p.m. on March 17 in the Carter Center at Bridgewater College. Tickets for the Lyceum are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and children. Tickets go on sale one hour before the performance. 828-5486.
BC JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JUST JAZZIN’ will perform at 8 p.m. on March 18 in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Free. 828-5486.
JMU STUDENT COMPOSERS RECITAL will be held at 3 p.m. on March 18 in the Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. Free. 568-3481.
IMANI WINDS QUINTET will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 19 in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Reserved seating tickets are $20, $10 for children and students and $15 for senior citizens and JACardholders. For reservations, call the Masterpiece Season box office at 568-7000 or (877) 201-7543 (toll free).
MARCH MALLET MADNESS, featuring ensembles playing mallet instruments, will be held all day on March 21 and at 8 p.m. on March 23 in Room 108 of the Music Building at JMU. Free. 568-3481. Guest artist Michael Burritt will perform at 8 p.m. on March 22 in Room 108 of the Music Building at JMU. Admission is $5 for the public and $2 for students. 568-3481.
JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUTH CONCERTS, featuring ensembles playing mallet instruments, will be held from 9:15-10 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m. on March 24 in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Free. 568-3481.
JMU FACULTY RECITAL, featuring Kevin McMillan and Dr. Gabriel Dobner, will be held at 8 p.m. on March 24 at the Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. Free. 568-3481.
JMU STUDENT ENSEMBLES CONCERT, featuring the JMU Chorale and Treble Chamber Choir, will be held at 8 p.m. on March 25 at Harrisonburg Baptist Church, corner of South Main and Liberty streets. Donations collected. 568-3481.
GUITAR CLASSES will be held from March 16-April 20 at Westover Park, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Center. Classes will be held at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and will be available on beginning level (ages 8-12) and advanced beginner/intermediate (all ages). Classes will include six one-hour, small-group sessions led by musician/instructor Bob Bersson. Register by phone at 433-9168 or in person from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday at Westover. For more information, call (845) 417-1371.
MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM SESSIONS will be held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. until May 11 at Memorial Hall in the Forum Room. The all-acoustic jams are open to listeners and pickers of all ages and abilities. Mountain music includes old-time, bluegrass, gospel and traditional country music. The jam is sponsored by the JMU Music Department and the Shenandoah Valley Music Makers Association. Hosts are Don DePoy and Martha Hills. Free. (540) 249-3540.
MUSIC LESSONS for students 12 and older for private piano, guitar and banjo lessons. Experienced musician specializing in improvisation techniques. Call Robert at 434-2417.

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APPLEBEES features live music on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. All ages. No cover. 1860 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 438-8121.
ARTFUL DODGER COFFEEHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE will feature an exhibit by Laura Gaines Waldo, artist and JMU student, through March. Also featured is a live musical showcase at 7 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays; karaoke night at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Team Trivia at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, $75 first prize; Salsa Night with free dance lessons at 9 p.m. on Thursdays, $5 cover; DJ Dance Party with DJ Fé and guest DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Special weekly events listed online. 47 Court Square, Harrisonburg. 432-1179 or www.artfuldodger.org.
BARREN RIDGE VINEYARDS features live music from 7-10 p.m. every third Friday of the month. Bring a picnic or call by Tuesday to pre-order a catered buffet meal, $15 per person. Concert is $10 per person, wine glass included. No outside alcohol. Children younger than 12 admitted free. www.barrenridgevineyards.com. 9894 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville. (540) 248-3300.
BENNIE’S BEACH has karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 8399 Brocks Gap Road, Broadway. 896-9828.
BRAVO ITALIAN RESTAURANT hosts Jazz and Wine Night on Tuesdays, featuring live music from the JMU Jazz Ensemble. 1647 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 438-5770 or www.bravoitalrestaurant.com.
BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE features Team Trivia from 8-10:30 p.m. every Monday; Punk Rock Tuesdays with live DJs from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; live shows every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; DJs and bands featured every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rock Lotto will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 19 and 20. Downstairs bar open from 7 p.m.-2 a.m., daily. 21 and older after 10 p.m. 181 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-6453 or www.bluenileva.com.
BOURBON STREET ON MAIN will host Bachata Mania! on Sundays; Tasty Tuesdays, dancing; DJ Maskell’s Dance Party on Wednesdays; Classic Thursday with DJ Pete, ladies get in free before 10 p.m.; Ladies Night (21 and older) with DJ Groovematic on Fridays, ladies get in free until midnight, and I (heart) Sat. with DJ Smooth on Saturdays. 1588 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. www.thebourb.com.
CASEY’S BAR features open mic night on Wednesdays. Holiday Inn on Market Street, Harrisonburg.
CLEMENTINE features DJ Neals Barkley on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., free. Free movies on Mondays; Team Trivia Night on Tuesdays from 9-11 p.m. for teams of six or fewer. Host is Josh Diamond. 153 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8881.
CROSS KEYS VINEYARDS is open for tours and tastings from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. East Timber Ridge Road, Mount Crawford. 234-0505.
CUCHI GUIDOS features Trivia Night on Mondays at 8 p.m., hosted by Michael Defrance; Texas Hold ’Em Tournaments at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, hosted by Nate Carothers; karaoke hosted by Lin and Candice Rock the Mic on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.; Crucial Substance is back at 9 p.m. on Fridays, $5 at the door. Shakedown starts at 9 p.m. on March 13. 95 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. Open 11 a.m.-3 a.m. on Monday-Saturday. 442-8244.
DAVE’S DOWNTOWN TAVERNA features an open stage night from 9:30 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays; The Greg Lyons Trio (jazz) from 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays and live bands on Saturdays, $3. 121 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 564-1487 or www.davestaverna.com.
DICE’S will host Southern CrossRoads on March 12, Silver Creek on March 13, The Goodsons on March 19, Sweetwater on March 20, the Mixx on March 26 and Mirage on March 27. Friday shows, $6 cover, and Saturday shows, $7 cover. Bands start at 9:30 p.m. 216 Frontier Drive, Staunton. (540) 886-4547 or www.dicesofstaunton.com.
DUKERZ SPORTS GRILLE features college trivia, cash prizes ($3 cover per person) on Mondays; townie trivia, prizes, free entry, on Tuesdays; wing night with Mike Davis at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays; medical health field after-work appetizer show with Mike Davis at 6 p.m. on Thursdays; sports on the big screen Friday-Sunday. 243 Neff Ave., Harrisonburg. 434-4745. www.dukerz.com.
FAREWAYS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE features Jimmy O on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All ages, no cover. Massanutten Resort. 289-5794.
FINNIGAN’S COVE has shows at 10 p.m., featuring Skyla Burell on March 19 and Jimmy O on March 26. Cover charges vary. 30 W. Water St., Harrisonburg. 433-9874.
FIRETOP BAR & GRILL hosts DJ show with karaoke from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and belly dancers from 9-11:30 p.m. on Fridays. March 17 will feature a St. Patrick’s Day party. 1971 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg. 560-1405.
GOLD CROWN BILLIARDS on Mondays, restaurant employees play free with proof of employment, all day; Tuesdays, APA League at 7-10:30 p.m.; open mic from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Wednesdays, ladies play free, all day; free poker tournaments on Thursdays and Sundays from 8-11 p.m. Silver Fox and Rach will host karaoke from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Saturdays, no cover, also ladies night, free. Gold Crown also offers pool tournaments every Thursday from 7-10 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Open noon-2 a.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 Friday and Saturday nights. All ages, no cover. Local musicians featured. Karaoke featured Sunday nights, Texas Hold ’Em Wednesday nights and trivia Thursday nights. Massanutten WaterPark. 437-3390.
L’ITALIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE features a beer tasting on the third Thursday of the month, $25 per person. Includes four-course meal and five glasses of different microbrewery beers, reservations required. There are wine tastings on the last Thursday of the month. $45 per person, includes five-course meal and five glasses of different wines. A local wine representative will speak. Reservations required. Both events begin at 6:45 p.m. 815 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 433-0961.
LITTLE GRILL COLLECTIVE features bingo every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., prizes include homemade cookies, Little Grill T-shirts and other items, free; open mic at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, hosted by Chris Howdyshell, free, and live music every Friday at 8 p.m., pass the hat for tips. Gina Holsopple and Jo Henley will perform on March 12. A special evening of Irish music will be held from 7-9 p.m. on March 17. 621 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 434-3594.
LOCAL CHOP AND GRILL HOUSE features Greg Ward Acoustic from 7:30-10 p.m. on Wednesdays. Acoustic reggae, Motown, rock and originals. Free. 56 W. Gay St., Harrisonburg. www.gwpreggae.com. 801-0505.
MULLIGANS PUB & EATERY features Brent Hull from 9 p.m.-midnight on Tuesdays. Karaoke runs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays, $3. Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. I-81, Exit 225 at the Holiday Inn, 125 Fairway Lane, Staunton. (540) 248-6020 or www.himulligans.com.
PARADISE CITY GENTLEMEN’S CLUB, $20 admission for men, women admitted free when accompanied by a man. 15628 W.Va. 259 South, Mathias, W.Va. (304) 897-8200.
PUEBLO GRANDE FAMILY MEXICAN GRILL features a mariachi band monthly. 2455 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 437-9919.
THE BASEMENT LOUNGE will host Fairview Height on March 12, 7 Mile Ford on March 13, Clearview on March 17, Out of Spite on March 19 and Silver Creek on March 20. College Night is featured on Wednesdays. The lounge also Karaoke and DJ music on Thursdays, ages 18 and older, no cover. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 3190 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 434-2367 or www.basementbarandlounge.com.
THE PUB features Monday Texas Hold ’Em night 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; Friday night dance to local bands. 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. Fridays, which includes a beer and wine tasting. Free. 834 Springhill Road, Staunton. 213-8014.
SORRELS LOUNGE features live acoustic music with a little of everything from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, Staunton. www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com.
SOUTH RIVER GRILL, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro. (540) 979-5515.
VALLEY LANES SPORTS GRILL hosts karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 3106 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-0008.
WINESTYLES — HARRISONBURG features free wine tastings from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. 4745 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird. 434-WINE (9463) or www.winestyles.net/harrisonburg.

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150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY’S hours are 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and other times by appointment. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or www.150franklinstreetgallery.com.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY is featuring “July at the Refuge” by Frank Ceravalo during March. The gallery also features Alex Hofgren in an open studio from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays. Free. Tuesday night classes have been suspended until April due to winter weather. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. 5906 Main St., Mount Jackson. (540) 477-4131 or www.theartgroup.org.
DARRIN-McHONE ARTS GALLERY AT THE SMITH HOUSE will feature a mixed-media exhibit by Rebecca Silberman during March. The show will close with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on March 26. Free. Exhibit is presented by The Arts Council of the Valley. The gallery 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.
ARTWORKS GALLERY is featuring a student exhibit of works by Kendall Charpentier, Liz Swain, Robby Walker and Joshua Pritt through March 20. Free. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and noon-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 131 Grace St., Harrisonburg.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER is featuring “Fiber Transformed: A Starting Point,” part of the “Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts.” The exhibit is open during normal gallery hours and will be open just prior to the March 26 performance by Laura Mann. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (540) 453-2380 or www.brcc.edu/fac/.
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.
COMMON GOOD MARKETPLACE is featuring a revolving exhibit of EMU student art pieces. A new collection will be featured every three months. A variety of media are represented, from photography and paintings to mixed media and print pieces. Works by art professors are included in the exhibit. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. 841 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg.
CRAFTY HANDS features the work of artists P. Buckley Moss, Ken Schuler and David Kreider as well as potters Rudy Tucker and Kreg Owens, baskets by Janet Morgan and jewelry from around the world. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Located in the Dayton Farmers Market, Va. 42, Dayton. 879-2049 or www.daytonfarmersmarket.com.
D. RALPH HOSTETTER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Suter Science Center at EMU, is home to more than 6,000 artifacts and specimens and a hands-on Discovery Room. Highlights include a fluorescent rock room, a 3,000-year-old mummy hand, full-mount American bison, Kodiak bear, Rocky Mountain goat and two-headed calf; collections of Virginia wildlife, insects from Virginia and around the world; minerals, fossils, marine life and more; open 2-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 3-12; open for educational tours and workshops to school, church and civic groups by appointment by calling 432-4400 or e-mailing dossc@emu.edu.
ELKTON WELCOME CENTER is open from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays and features more than 300 Elkton-area photographs on display. Free. Souvenirs available. 306 Spotswood Trail in downtown Elkton. (540) 405-9460 or e-mail cgrady112@comcast.net.
EMU STUDENT GALLERY is located at the University Commons (adjacent to Common Grounds Coffeehouse). Free. 432-4362.
FRANCES PLECKER EDUCATION CENTER is featuring an exhibit of oil paintings by Nancy Meyer through March 31. The gallery is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, off University Boulevard. Free. Call 568-3194 for tours.
THE GALLERY @ FESTIVAL EXHIBITION will feature “Life and Death in Ancient Egypt,” an interactive, child-friendly exhibit, from March 17-June 18. An opening reception will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on March 17. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesdays-Fridays in Room 2104 of Festival Conference and Student Center, JMU. Free.
HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is sponsoring a Youth Art Month Show through April 27 at the Harrisonburg Municipal Building on South Main Street. The show will feature more than 200 pieces of artwork created by students in elementary through high school from Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTER is featuring the exhibit, “A Century of ‘the New Method’: Photographers in Rockingham County, Virginia, 1850-1950.” Exhibit will run through June 30. The center also features permanent exhibits, “Invincible Spirit: History in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley” and “The Art of Tradition: Shenandoah Valley Folk Art,” $5. The center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. 382 High St., Dayton. 879-2616 or www.heritagecenter.com.
HARDESTY-HIGGINS HOUSE VISITOR CENTER is offering self-guided Harrisonburg Rockingham Heritage Tours brochures. The center is located at 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-8935.
HARTZLER LIBRARY GALLERY is featuring “Edgewalking,” a bamboo and mixed-media series by Mary Lou Weaver Houser, through March 15. The gallery will feature the EMU student group show from March 23-April 5. An awards reception will be held at 4 p.m. on March 27. Free. The gallery is open from 7:45 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Thursdays; 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays; noon-6 p.m. Saturdays; and from 2 p.m.-midnight Sundays. Located on the third floor of Hartzler Library, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg. 432-4175.
HOUFF COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY HALL will host an exhibit featuring the paintings of Roy and Pauline Patterson during March. The gallery is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. 828-2550.
HUNT GALLERY will feature “Suzanne Silver: New Work” through March 12. The gallery will feature the Annual Juried MBC Student Art Exhibition from March 22-27. An opening reception will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. on March 22. The gallery is located in the lower east wing of Hunt Hall on Mary Baldwin College’s campus and is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. www.mbc.edu.
INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES GALLERY EXHIBITION is open from noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Room 208 of Roop Hall, JMU. 568-2527.
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.
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. (540) 477-2432.
MILLER GALLERY will feature an exhibit of ceramic vessels by Marti Mocahbee and glass sculptures by Phillip Nolley from March 16-April 10. An artists’ talk will be held at 4 p.m. on March 16 in the Boitnott Room followed by an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery. Free. The gallery, located at Bridgewater College, is open from 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. 828-5486.
NEW IMAGE GALLERY is featuring an exhibit by photographer/painter Jan Olsson through March 27. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-4 p.m. on Friday and 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. 131 W. Grace St., Harrisonburg. Free. 568-7175.
OASIS GALLERY will host its gala, “Our Local Feast,” a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, from 7-9 p.m. on March 20. The event, a fundraiser with proceeds to benefit OASIS, will feature a buffet catered by Beyond Restaurant; open bar with local wines and beers; jazz, blues and swing music by Bob Driver and Trudy Cole and live and silent auctions of art and services. Cocktail party attire is requested. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at OASIS or by calling 442-8188. Advance ticket is required. Space is limited. The gallery is featuring “Celebrating Womanhood In All Its Glory,” a 16-artist exhibit. The gallery hosts a free multi-genre open musical jam session from 6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month. See Web site for upcoming musical events. The gallery is open from noon-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon-8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. 103 S. Main St., 442-8188 or www.oasisartgallery.com.
PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM is hosting “Pottery In The Valley,” an exhibit of pottery by Andrew Coffman, Isaac Good, John Schweinfurt, John W. Heatwole and Emanuel Suter. Also featured will be porcelain pieces from the Broadway Pottery, which began as the Radford Co. The exhibit will run through May 9. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday-Sunday. Free. 176 N. Main St., Timberville. 896-7900.
PRISM GALLERY will feature “Florence Through Our Eyes — New Takes by JMU Students in Florence, Curated by Angel Elza,” an exhibit by Semester in Florence students from summer and fall 2009, through June 18. Exhibit is open during normal building hours. The gallery is located on the lower level of JMU’s Festival Conference and Student Center, 1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg. Free. 568-6934.
REUEL B. PRITCHETT MUSEUM will feature an exhibit exploring the 130-year musical heritage of Bridgewater College, “ ‘Some Men and Women of Unusual Ability and Accomplishment’: The Musical Heritage of Bridgewater College,” through April 17. The museum also features a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts. Free. Located on the ground floor of Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Open 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free, wheelchair accessible. To schedule a group visit, call 828-5462.
SAWHILL GALLERY will feature seven large-scale welded steel works in “Roots: The Hidden Half in Black and White” by sculptor Dalya Luttwak through April 2. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on March 15 in the gallery. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Free. 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 a sculpture contest for members with the subject “Birds” in the Invitational Gallery during March. The Member’s Gallery will feature the theme “Buildings, Real and Imagined.” March is Youth Art Month, and the Hall Galleries on both floors will exhibit work by student artists. The exhibits in all galleries will be open through March 28. Galleries are open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. on Sundays. 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 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 the Hardesty-Higgins House. Exhibits may be viewed during regular business hours. www.shenandoahvalleywatercolor.com.
SoLACE STUDIOS is the working studio of fiber artist Barb Polin. In addition to Polin’s marbled silk and leather clothing and accessories, the studio also features the handcrafts of more than 75 American craftsmen. Studio hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. (540) 298-5222 or www.solaceinc.com.
SPECTRUM STUDIOS is hosting the exhibit “A Diverse Matter: The Complexities of Contemporary Painting,” featuring the work of Eliza Burke Greene, Eric Finzi, Duk Ju, Linda Kin, Patrick Loehr, Andrew Moeller, Laure Stevens Lubin and George Peterson. 162C Greenville Ave., Staunton. (540) 292-6260.
STAUNTON AUGUSTA ART CENTER will present its annual Youth Art Exhibit through March 28 featuring the best works of area aspiring artists in kindergarten through 12th grade. Free. The center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. The gallery is located in the Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. (540) 885-2028 or www.saartcenter.org.
SUNSPOTS STUDIOS & GLASS BLOWING has art glass and copper designs for home and garden made in the studio, as well as jewelry, handbags and accessories by American artists. Glass-blowing demonstrations at 4 p.m. most days. Located in downtown Staunton, open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. 202 S. Lewis St., near the train station. (540) 885-0678 or www.sunspots.com.
THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT will be shown from noon-6 p.m. on March 25 and 26 in Warren Hall’s Transitions at JMU. The exhibit is composed of T-shirts decorated to represent various individuals’ experiences or relationships with domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual victimization.
THE JEWELRY VAULT IN BRIDGEWATER is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. 110B N. Main St., Bridgewater. 828-3834?.
THE JEWELRY VAULT IN TIMBERVILLE is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. 14056 Timber Way, Food Lion Shopping Center, Timberville. 896-1547 or www.jewelry-vault.com.
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., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday 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. 1921 Heritage Center Way,  Harrisonburg.
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.
WAREHOUSE ART GALLERY is featuring an exhibit of large outdoor sculptures by David Copley. Also showing are large impressionist landscape paintings by Meg West and additional sculptures by Jim Mayes. Winter gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. For appointments, call (540) 742-3620. 15 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 843-0200.
WILLOW VALE GALLERY is exhibiting selected works by regional artists and artisans including P. Buckley Moss as well as pottery, jewelry and gifts. Custom framing done on site by The FrameSmith. Open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 7 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 743-1850.

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PASTA WITH THE PASTORS, Bridgewater Home Auxiliary’s spring supper, will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on March 19 in the Houff Community Center, 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. Menu will consist of penne, spaghetti or fettuccine noodles with choice of plain alfredo sauce (grilled chicken), meatless marinara sauce or marinara with meat sauce; salad, rolls, drinks and angel food cake with strawberries. Cost of dinner is a donation to benefit the Employee Scholarship Fund. The Rockingham Male Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. in Lantz Chapel at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Concert is free. 828-2682.
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT will be held from 5-10 p.m. on March 23 on the Commons on JMU’s main campus. Event includes musical performances and speakers who bring personal insights about violence, a candlelight ceremony and a march. The evening is dedicated to raising awareness of violence and sexual assault.
TASTE OF DOWNTOWN returns through March 13 with 16 restaurants offering lunch and dinner specials. For more information, visit www.downtownharrisonburg.org.
5K WALK/RUN FOR AUTISM, sponsored by JMU’s Gamma Sigma Sigma, Circle K and FIJI with Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership, will be held on March 27 at University Commons, EMU. Check-in will be from 7:30-8:45 a.m.; introductions at 9 a.m. followed by the race at 9:30 a.m. T-shirts provided to all participants registered by March 14. Prizes, refreshments provided. $15 early registration until March 14; $20 late registration fee; $10 registration fee per person for groups of at least five people. Proceeds will benefit Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership. Register at www.runwalkjog.com/autism.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTIST’S SERIES will feature Cynthia Harrison at 2 p.m. on March 23 in the BRCC Fine Arts Center Theater. Harrison will speak on “Off the Bed, Onto the Wall — Quilting as Art.” Free. Sponsored by the BRCC Cultural Arts Affairs Committee.
WILDLIFE CENTER OF VIRGINIA has announced its spring 2010 open house schedule. Sessions will be held at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on March 21 and 28 and April 11 and 25. Sessions last about an hour. Free, but reservations are required. Limited number of spaces available, children must be accompanied by an adult. For reservations, call (540) 942-9453 or e-mail wildlife@widllifecenter.org.
SPRINGFEST AT VMRC will be held from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on March 13 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Events for all ages are planned, including breakfast, silent auction, crafts and baked goods, lunch, petting zoo, play area, Ted & Co. TheaterWorks, Brian Bence Magic Show and more. Tickets for breakfast and Ted & Co. are required and may be purchased at Park Gables, VMRC; Park View Federal Credit Union, Harmony Square, and Red Front Supermarket. Planned by the VMRC Auxiliary to benefit the Good Samaritan Annual Fund. 564-3400 or www.vmrc.org.
BENEFIT AUCTION FOR SPRING CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will be held at 6 p.m. on March 19 at Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene, 8863 Nazarene Church Road, Bridgewater. Food will be available at 5 p.m. Donations will be collected. 828-3128.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND VIRTUAL JOURNEY TO COSTA RICA WITH DR. SARAH SWANK will be held on March 17 in the Frances Plecker Education Center, JMU. Swank will highlight the evening with tales and slides from her botanical research of Costa Rica. Cash bar will be available 15 minutes prior to dinner. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. at a cost is $25 per person and includes a three-course Irish dinner. Reservations required. Call 568-3194 or visit www.jmu.edu/arboretum for reservations.
SPRING 2010 STRICKLER LECTURE SERIES programs will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society/Heritage Center, 382 High St., Dayton. Free. Series will open on March 18 with a lecture by Allen Litten, Harrisonburg photographer. Litten will speak on “Fifty Years Plus: Photo Assignments for the Daily News-Record, 1950-2000.” 879-2616 or www.heritagecenter.org.
FORT DEFIANCE HIGH SCHOOL FFA will sponsor an Agricultural Awareness Day at 1 p.m. on March 13 at the Weyers Cave Community Center. Agricultural seminars will be held on the hour beginning at 1 p.m. Also included will be displays, children’s activities and focuses on farm safety when using four-wheelers, tractors and farm equipment. From 4-8 p.m., there will be a dinner with silent auction.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL will host “Natural Approaches to Family Health,” panel discussions with parents, practitioners and health professionals, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays during March at Clementine Café, 153 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. Topics include: “Remedying Behavioral Conditions” on March 16; “Treating Food Sensitivities” on March 23 and “Fertility and Childbirth” on March 30. (540) 453-7686.

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