250: Things to do

By Gina Farthing

Published: October 14, 2008

“From Morning to Night;” domestic service in the Gilded Age South Exhibition; Waynesboro Heritage Museum; 420 W. Main St.; Swannanoa tour: 1-5 p.m.; tickets: $15 per person at the Heritage Museum or $20 per person at Swannanoa’s door.

5th Annual Book ‘Em Literacy Event; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Kate Collins Middle School; 1625 Ivy St.; approximately 60 authors present; info: http://www.bookemfoundation.org; free admission; books for sale, author talks and workshops, presentations.

Autumn Hill Vineyards; 22nd Annual Barrel Tasting Open House; noon to 5 p.m.; cellar tours, barrel tasting of 2008 wines; vertical Cabernet Sauvignon tasting, homemade soup and snack foods; cost: $7, includes souvenir wine glass; rain or shine; picnics welcome; no reservations necessary; info: 434-985-6100 or http://www.autumnhillwine.com.

THEATER

Hamner Theatre presents “In the Cabaret;” acoustic folk; doors/bar/food served: 6:30 p.m.; music: 7:30 p.m.; tickets: $20 or $35 for two; includes food, by reservation only.

ShenanArts haunted house during the Pumpkin Festival at Chester Farms in Churchville; a fundraiser for the theater; volunteers are needed; to volunteer: 540-437-1512 or .

Sunday

ARTS

Elkton Autumn Days 2008; 22nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival; B Street, in front of Elkton Elementary School; noon to 5 p.m.; car show: noon to 4 p.m. at Stonewall Memorial Park; arts and crafts, entertainment, home cooked food; free admission; rain or shine; bring chairs; no pets allowed.

EVENTS

The Wayne Theatre Alliance; series of tours; 3 p.m. today; all welcome; space is limited; reservations or info: 943-999.

Darkwood Manor presents “The 13 Horrors of Ed Darkwood” this Halloween season. The scares are from 7-10 p.m. tonight. Located at 104 N. Hawksbill St. in Luray. For information, visit http://www.darkwoodmanor.net.

“From Morning to Night;” domestic service in the Gilded Age South Exhibition; Waynesboro Heritage Museum; 420 W. Main St.; Swannanoa tour: 1-5 p.m.; tickets: $15 per person at the Heritage Museum or $20 per person at Swannanoa’s door.

THEATER

The Wayne Theatre Alliance announces a series of tours as it prepares for the beginning of the renovation of the Wayne Theatre. The tour takes place at 3 p.m. today. All are welcome, but space is limited. Call the WTA office at 943-999 to make a reservation or for more information.

The Hamner Theater; Scene Study class from 4-7 p.m. with Mary Coy; improv games, acting exercises and simple play; 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.

ShenanArts haunted house during the Pumpkin Festival at Chester Farms in Churchville; a fundraiser for the theater; volunteers are needed; to volunteer: 540-437-1512 or .

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 Tuesdays; 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.

Oct 24

Events

Darkwood Manor presents “The 13 Horrors of Ed Darkwood” this Halloween season. The scares are from 7-11 p.m. tonight. Located at 104 N. Hawksbill St. in Luray. For information, visit http://www.darkwoodmanor.net. Through Oct. 26.