Queen City Music Studios Buckets to Beats

Live street performances on December 4, 11, and 18! Instructors Drew Bastian and Casey Rolfe make holiday music with everyday household objects, including buckets and drum sticks.

City of Waynesboro Christmas Market

The City of Waynesboro is holding their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, December 4th from 11am to 5:30pm followed by their Christmas Parade at 6pm in downtown Waynesboro. The Christmas market will have local crafters and artisans. In addition there will be a food truck, kettle corn, caricature drawings, hot chocolate, and surprise visit from Santa! For more information on The Market and the Christmas Parade, go to visitwaynesboro.com and then click on their Festivals and Events tab.

A Christmas Story: The Play

ShenanArts is presenting A Christmas Story The Play. Showtimes are Friday, December 3rd and 4th at 7pm and Sunday, December 5th at 3pm. Directed by Anne Fitzgerald, and based on the 1983 motion picture A Christmas Story, this follows Ralphie Parker growing up in the 1940s Midwest and his quest for a Red Ryder BB Gun. For more information on the production and to buy tickets for the show, visit shenanarts.org.

Matt Johnson at Skipping Rock

Matt Johnson will be at Skipping Rock on December 3rd from 7pm to 10pm. Matt Johnson was a contestant on season 15 of NBC’s hit show The Voice. He brings with him his amazing singer and songwriter talents. For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Matt Johnson at Skipping Rock Beer Co.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind at The Wayne Theatre

The Wayne Theatre is holding their Monday Movie Series hosted by Jimmy Overton. On Monday December 13th, they will be showing Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the first showing will be at 2pm and the second showing will be at 7pm. This sci-fi fantasy follows an electric lineman named Roy Neary, who’s quiet and ordinary life gets turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO. For more information on this event you can find it on Wayne Theatre’s website at waynetheatre.org.

The Trial and The Treasure at BRCC

An original play written by instructor/director Matthew Grandpre, The Trial and the Treasure is a full-length theatrical debut loosely based on the novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain. Popular characters such as Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, Huckleberry Finn, Judge Thatcher, and Mary Jane Wilks go to court in the murder trial of Doctor Robinson. However, as iconic villains arrive, such as a disguised Injun Joe, the trial suddenly plunges into a thrilling escape plan as a revenge plot and hidden treasure are revealed. In this story within a story, plot twists abound and mysteries unfold as the characters get closer and closer to finding the real truth. Characters and audiences alike will display a full range of emotions as they interact to stop evil and learn that family is more important than all the gold in the world. All performances are FREE. Reserve Seats through Eventbrite.

Scholarship Blood Drive for Staunton High School at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive on behalf of scholarship funds for Staunton High School on Friday, November 19 from 11 am to 5 pm. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Community Blood Drive at Gypsy Hill Park Gym

Staunton Parks & Recreation is hosting a community blood drive at Gypsy Hill Park Gym on Wednesday, November 24 from 9 am to 3 pm. Please use the Thornrose Avenue entrance. To make an appointment, call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Holiday Festival at Marquis Memorial UMC

5th Annual Holiday Festival featuring Local Crafters (Art, Knitted/Sewn/Crafted Items) and Vendors from Avon, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One, and Tupperware PLUS… Mystery Bags, Bake Sale, Book Sale, Jewelry, Holiday Decorations, Santa’s Workshop and Food Booth (biscuits & gravy, homemade soup, hot dogs, and country ham) Please call the church office at 886-1176 if you have any questions.

The Findells Rescheduled Show

Did you miss The Findells during Redbeard’s live Summer music? Well, there is no need to fear! Due to inclement weather, The Findells show has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 13th, from 4pm to 7pm in Redbeard’s beer garden. There will also be a food truck. For more information on this event you can find it on Facebook by searching The Findells Rescheduled Show.