Camp Quest AT THE FARM

For the first time, Camp Quest and Project GROWS will join forces to host a weeklong day camp in Staunton, Va., from Aug. 1-5, 2022. The cost is $145/child. Like all Camp Quest programs, Camp Quest at the Farm will offer a fun, inclusive summer experience that challenges campers to build relationships, develop critical thinking skills and explore humanist values. Through the partnership with Project GROWS, campers will engage in activities that encourage natural discovery, offering education about nutrition and sustainable agriculture. Open to all, Camp Quest programs help campers forge lasting friendships, cultivate an inclusive worldview and return home empowered to make an impact in their own communities.

Little Wars at Oak Grove Theater

It’s the eve of the German invasion of France in WWII. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas are hosting a small gathering in their home in the French Alps. In this imaginative “what if”, Agatha Christie, Lillian Hellman and Dorothy Parker arrive to find one more guest. Who is this unknown woman, and what is an American psychiatrist doing in France in the middle of a war?

Summer Bandstand: Jazz in the Park

Jazz in the Park is a free summer concert series featuring a variety of jazz bands. Over the years, concerts have featured Grammy-award winning artists and musicians from all over the world, including Brazil, England, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Russia and Sweden. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Gypsy Hill Park bandstand. Concerts are held rain or shine. Concessions available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. July 7 —VOSBIEN-MAGEE BIG BAND, Professional 18 piece big band/ original arrangements July 14 — JARED SIMS QUARTET, WVU Music Dept. head Jared Sims has performed worldwide July 21 — JSTOP LATIN SOUL, Exciting 7 piece Afro Cuban jazz with rumba, salsa, and cha cha July 28 — THE DIXIE POWER TRIO, Fun band zydeco, cajun, street parade, & Louisiana funk August 4 — COMMON GROUND, A mainstay in DC area Smooth jazz for contemporary listener August 11 — The S.P.L.A.A.A.T. QUINTET, Traditional jazz featuring guest pianist LIZ BARNES August 18 — ROYCE CAMPBELL ORGAN TRIO, Indianapolis Hall of Fame guitarist with JONAH KANE-WEST on B-3 organ August 25 — JEFF DECKER QUARTET, One of Va.’s finest saxophonists with his Richmond based all-stars band Sept 1 – QUATRO NA BOSS, Fresh and engaging with LAURA ANN SINGH singing authentic Brazilian music

Augusta County Fair Wine Festival

Wine interest is exploding within the Shenandoah Valley and we are cordially invite you to participate in this community event at Augusta Expo in beautiful Fishersville, VA, the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The event will feature live music by The Goodson Band, a variety of wineries and cideries, great festival food from your favs as well as a variety of artisans and crafters and so much more! Wine tasting tickets include a souvenir glass. Pre-sale tickets are $25.00 or $30.00 at the gate. Young adults (13-20) $10.00 and designated drivers $10.00 (wine tasting not included) Admission is free for kids 12 and under.

Greater Shenandoah Valley/Charlottesville Out of the Darkness Walk

Join survivors of Suicide and others who feel passionately about suicide prevention for a gathering and Walk to raise awareness and funds for research, advocacy and educational programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Rad Eighties Dance Party, Like For Real

We’re gonna party hardy this evening. Join us as we dance through the 80’s with everything from Prince to Duran Duran, the Beastie Boys and more. Eighties Fashion Show and more. Maybe we’ll even do a dance-off.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Oak Grove

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind . . . A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their demise.