ShenanArts presents Oliver!

Book, Music, & Lyrics By Lionel Bart Directed By Jennifer Vaughan ShenanArts presents Oliver!, the classic musical by Lionel Bart based on the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. With spirited, timeless songs, such as “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” and “Where is Love,” this Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is widely hailed as a musical theater masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. Oliver! tells the story of an adventurous young orphan in Victorian England searching for a home and a family. After escaping a wretched existence in a workhouse, Oliver (Jackson Screen) goes to London where he must navigate a seedy underworld of petty theft and violence. He finds acceptance among a band of young pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin (Jonathan Erdman). When accused of a crime he did not commit, Oliver is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, Mr. Brownlow (Randy Brooks). Brownlow offers Oliver the family he longs for, but Oliver is kidnapped by Fagin’s sinister henchman, Bill Sikes (Sam Kauffman). Caught in the middle is Sikes’ warm-hearted girlfriend Nancy (Samantha Cadieux), who tries to help Oliver with tragic results. Performances of Oliver! are May 13-15 and 20-22. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 pm, Sunday matinees are at 3 pm. Tickets are $12-$18 and are available online at www.shenanarts.org. Tickets are also available at the ShenanArts box office approximately 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Queen City Brewing Open Mic Night Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Wednesday is always Open Mic Night at Queen City Brewing, But on Wednesday, 5/18 the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org/va) will be raising awareness about suicide prevention in the parking lot during Open Mic. Open Mic begins at 7 pm and Cheesesteak Scenarios (a very generous supporter of AFSP in the past) will have their awesomely delicious foodtruck in the parking lot ahead of the Open Mic start time. Last year, there were so many hungry attendees that they ran out of food before Open Mic ended, so come early.

US Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble

Please join us for the United States Air Force, Heritage of America Band, Rhythm in Blue free concert featuring the world’s finest active duty musicians performing classic big band favorites from the 40s and 50s and brand new songs from todays greatest jazz composers for audiences of all ages.

Spill The Tea

A tea party you don’t want to miss! It’s real talk, real women, real issues! This is a different kind of “Spill The Tea” The “Tea” you spill will be your own; anonymously! Don’t miss a time of FOOD, FUN, AND CONNECTION! We are in this together ladies! Price of admission covers entry, food, and a swag bag. Vendors will be there for additional purchase. We will eat, play games, have door prizes, dance, and of course, spill the tea!

Extraordinary in the Ordinary

A Holistic Hilda event at Polyface Farm Garner resilience and strength from the beauty and challenges of today These are extraordinary times. Unsettling circumstances worldwide provide us with a wonderful opportunity for growth, change, and awareness. This event is intended to help us discover how to live extraordinary lives in (extra)ordinary days. We will explore together: Habits to maintain and increase joy amidst difficult circumstances How to nourish with “ordinary” foods like raw milk, animal fats, and salt Insights for ushering in a beautiful future Perspective on the magic behind the mundane & monotonous Tickets include a Polyface lunch, live music, and a farm tour. Speakers: Del Bigtree, Joel Salatin, Sally Fallon Morell and Hilda Labrada Gore

Crozet Spring Arts & Crafts Festival

Join us this May at Claudius Crozet Park for the Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival! With over 120 Artists and Exhibitors participating, we are excited to showcase the diverse and unique handmade and handcrafted works of art you have come to expect at our biannual, award-winning events.