Things to do

By Gina Farthing

Published: October 8, 2008

Wednesday
ARTS
Blue Ridge Community College Art Gallery, Oct. 8 through Nov. 14: “Bits and Pieces: Collage Paintings by Barbara Quackenbush;” gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; opening reception: Oct. 16, from 4-6 p.m.

EVENTS
Waynesboro Farmer’s Market: Waynesboro Pavilion, from 3-7 p.m.; through October; children’s activities and music; info: http://www.waynesborodowntown.org.

Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm: free Junior Ranger workday every Wednesday; milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; info: 943-4716.

MUSIC
South River Grill; music by Jimmy O at 7:30 p.m.

Mossy Creek, Fishersville; music, from 7:30-10 p.m.
Thursday
EVENTS
Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm: free mountain lifestyle event every Thursday; milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; info: 943-4716.

MUSIC
Captain Sams; Allstars from 8-10:30 p.m.; $3 cover.

Sidelines; acoustic music, from 7:30-10:30 p.m.; bring your gear; cover charge.

THEATER
The Wayne Theatre Alliance; series of tours; noon today; all welcome; space is limited; reservations or info: 943-999.
Friday
EVENTS
Darkwood Manor, 104 N. Hawksbill St., Luray; “The 13 Horrors of Ed Darkwood,” from 7-11 p.m.; info: http://www.darkwoodmanor.net.

Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm: free quilting bee every Friday, from 1-4 p.m.; all ages welcome; milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; info: 943-4716.

43rd Antiques Expo, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville; opens at 10 a.m., with early entry while exhibitors set up displays; concessions available; info: 337-2552 or http://www.augustaexpo.com.

MUSIC
Downtown 27, formerly Clocktower Tavern; 9 p.m.: classic to modern rock music by Down til Now; $5 cover charge; info: Travis at 434-996-1743 or http://www.downtilnow.com.
Saturday
ARTS
37th annual Fall Foliage Festival Art Show; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; more

than 150 fine art vendors, food and fall excitement; info: http://www.vafallfoliagefestart.com.

EVENTS
Gus Bus’ 5th Birthday Bash and Tour-a-Truck Day, James Madison University parking lot; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; explore fire trucks, construction equipment, police cars and motorcycles; admission: $2; children receive free ice cream; proceeds benefit the Gus Bus, a mobile library; info: 540-568-2557.

Darkwood Manor, 104 N. Hawksbill St., Luray; “The 13 Horrors of Ed Darkwood,” from 7-11 p.m.; info: http://www.darkwoodmanor.net.

Douthat State Park’s Conference Center, Clifton Forge; 2nd Annual Apple Day Writers’ Workshop; 10 a.m.; 10 a.m. to noon: poetry session with M. Ray Allen; 1-3 p.m.: songwriting session with Bob Campbell; 3:15-4 .m.: open mic session for poets and songwriters; scholarships available for high school and college students; cost: $50 for both sessions and $30 for one session; to register: make check payable to Appalfolks of America Association, 510 Main St., Clifton Forge, Va. 24422.

River City Wine Festival, from 4-8 p.m.; art show, Virginia wine tastings, live jazz with Llyn Walker and The Byrdland Jazz Ensemble and gourmet food vendors; advance tickets available at WDDI office; adults: $12 in advance and $15 at the gate, ages 5-20: $5; info: 942-6705.

43rd Antiques Expo, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; concessions available; info: 337-2552 or http://www.augustaexpo.com.

Allegheny Highlands Woodworkers Guild, Highland Center, Monterey; exhibit and sale of handcrafted products; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; info: Gary Johnson at 839-5791 or .

THEATER
Hamner Theater, Nellysford; 7:30 p.m.: PVCC Masquers in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, all 37 plays in 97 minutes; tickets: $5.

Appalfolks of America Association, Clifton Forge; Special Theatrical Artists’ Revue and Showcase, a troupe of performers whose members face mental or physical challenges; final variety show at the Masonic Theatre at 7 p.m.; tickets: $5 in advance and $6 at the door; tickets available at: The Buckhorne Country Store and Campground, Heirlooms in Clifton Forge and The Shoe Box and Sports Center in Covington; info:  862-4502.

ShenanArts haunted house during the Pumpkin Festival at Chester Farms in Churchville; a fundraiser for the theater; volunteers needed: call 437-1512 or .
Sunday
ARTS
37th annual Fall Foliage Festival Art Show; from noon to 5 p.m.; features more than 150 fine art vendors, food and fall excitement; info: http://www.vafallfoliagefestart.com.

EVENTS
Darkwood Manor, 104 N. Hawksbill St., Luray; “The 13 Horrors of Ed Darkwood,” from 7-10 p.m. info: http://www.darkwoodmanor.net.

The Hamner Theater; Scene Study class from 4-7 p.m. with Mary Coy; fees: $20 per class or $80 per session; four class minimum; financial aid available; reservations and info: 434-361-1999 or http://www.thehamnertheater.com.

Serenity Garden Engraved Brick Dedication Service, Ridgeview Park; Oct. 12 at 2 p.m., community is welcome; bricks available for purchase; info: 942-4286 or visit http://www.theserenitygardens.
org.

43rd Antiques Expo, Augusta Expoland, Fishersville; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; concessions available; info: 337-2552 or http://www.augustaexpo.com.

Allegheny Highlands Woodworkers Guild, Highland Center, Monterey; exhibit and sale of handcrafted products; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; info: Gary Johnson at 540-839-5791 or .

MUSIC
Nelson Middle School auditorium; Annual Nelson FFA Bluegrass Benefit, from 3-8 p.m.; support FFA team’s trip to the national competition in Indiana; doors open at 2 p.m.; admission fee to be determined.
Monday
EVENTS
Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm: free exploration of the 1890s garden Mondays; milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; info: 943-4716.
Tuesday
EVENTS
Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm: free open-hearth cooking ; milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; info: 943-4716.

MUSIC
Sidelines; Allstars, with guest, from 7:30-10:30 p.m.; bring your gear; cover charge.

Mossy Creek, Fishersville; bluegrass night from 7:30-10 p.m.; no cover.