The Last Banker’s Ball

A Fundraiser to Benefit The Staunton Downtown Development Association Join us for a night of glamour and giving back at The Last Banker’s Ball! This in-person event will take place on Sat Oct 14 2023 at 8:00 PM EST at 2 West Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401 (Former Suntrust Building). All proceeds will go towards supporting The SDDA, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the economic and cultural vitality of the Staunton Downtown area. Dress to impress as we dance the night away to live music and enjoy delicious food/drinks and table games . Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening as we come together to support a great cause!

Mocktails & Punches with Rachael Harris

This class covers how to make mocktails (or cocktails if you’re feeling a little spicy) and party punches using fresh ingredients and home-made syrups. You’ll be the star of the party when you show up with one of these creations in tow! 1.5 hours will cover ingredients, syrups, juicing/preparation, different variations, presentation and customizations, storage, and finally, you’ll get to make your very own mocktail to finish off your evening.

Crunch n Craft: FLAPPER Headband for Bankers’ Ball

Going to the Banker’s Ball? Making a Halloween costume? Flapper in a former life? Join our Flapper-tastic Class! Savor catered delights, sparkling sips, and a crafty escapade! No experience needed! Dive into feathers, beads, ribbons, and more. Our craft champs will guide you, creating a headband worthy of that green light. Devour Pauleen’s & Chef Jimmie Salonie’s scrumptious brunch. Tickets include catered brunch and everything you need to make a fabulous flapper headband!

Pasta 101 with Chef Jimmie Salonie

Embark on a delicious adventure with our cooking class, “Pasta 101: Mastering the Art of Pasta Cooking and Sauces” Get ready to be whisked away to Italy without leaving your kitchen. This class is for all pasta enthusiasts – from kitchen rookies to seasoned pasta lovers – and it’s all about turning your pasta skills up a notch! Here’s the scoop: 🍝 Noods! Learn the lowdown on fresh vs. dry pasta. PLUS!! You’ll dive into making pasta from scratch, turning simple ingredients into culinary wonders. 🍝 Shape up! Ever thought of pasta as a canvas? Our chefs will guide you through unraveling the age old mystery of the shapes, flavors, and finding their sauce soulmates. You’ll be cooking up not just dinner, but edible masterpieces! 🍝 Don’t get saucy with me, Pomodoro! Our talented Chefs will show you the secrets of making three essential pasta accompaniments: Basic Tomato, Pomodoro and Aglio e Olio. BEST PART? After the class you can enjoy the masterpieces you made, paired perfectly with wines from Mount Alto Vineyards in Esmont! Get ready for a great night out and skills for a lifetime

Renee Stramel: INDIGO Reflections Opening Reception

We are joining Staunton’s First Friday with our very first monthly Featured Artist – RVA’s Renee Stramel. Join Art Hive on Friday, September 1st, from 6 – 8 PM for the opening of Renee’s month-long show “Indigo Reflections” at Art Hive, in Staunton, VA. In her “Indigo” series Renée Stramel seeks to recreate the look of Batik textiles while sidestepping conventional wax-resist techniques. Inspiration led to an innovative process: a reimagined wax resist process. The result is a heavily textured surface that reveals the hand of the artist while harkening back to the wax-resist tradition. The glazing media retains a bit of glossiness adding subtle sparkle and shine amidst the dark blue matte finish background. This series is then custom framed in beautiful maple wood frames to complement the richness of the indigo.

Street Arts Walking Tour

Saturday, September 9th beginning at 10:30 AM the Waynesboro Public Library will be hosting the Street Arts Walking Tour. The tour will start at the Waynesboro Public Library where there will be a 2-mile guided walk through downtown Waynesboro to highlight some of the local street arts. The event is free, but registration is required.

Creative Community Paint Day

Saturday, September 2nd from 10AM to 2PM The Community Culture Thrift Exchange and Kreative Graces is hosting a creative community paint day out on the Staunton patio Market during their Fall Festival Flea Market Event! Attendees can immerse themselves in the colors of autumn and celebrate the beauty of the season. Prices are $5 to paint a pumpkin sign with three colors, or you can gain access to a variety of colors and additional add-ons for $15! For more information about the event and registration you can follow the Staunton Patio Market on Facebook.

Makers Market at the Foundry

Saturday, August 26th from noon to 5pm Basic City is hosting the Makers Market at the foundry. Basic City Makers Market in Waynesboro, VA is a curated monthly market where emerging makers and small businesses showcase their creativity and talent. This event will be located at the foundry at Basic City Beer Company. For more information you can follow Basic City Beer Company on Facebook.

Queen City Rucking for 22

Queen City Rucking for 22 is a charity ruck-march (hiking) mission event, with a purpose by and for active heroes and patriots. Proceeds go to support Boulder Crest Foundation and their work with struggling combat veterans. Teams ruck-march for up to 22K (5 hrs) or on the 5 mile course, while carrying weight that symbolizes the burden that many veterans carry post-war or post-trauma.

56th Annual Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park

The Staunton Augusta Art Center celebrates the return of the 56th Annual Art in the Park festival in historic Gypsy Hill Park over Labor Day weekend. Appreciated as one of Virginia’s longest-running arts festivals, family-friendly Art in the Park will feature the fine art and fine crafts of eighty local and regional artists. Visitors are encouraged to admire and purchase artwork, chat with artists, and enjoy food provided by a variety of local vendors and food trucks. Aspiring young artists are welcome to participate in a children’s art activity area. Your weekend’s chill-in-the-park soundtrack will be curated by local DJ Steve the Painter. Staunton’s only LOVEworks (Virginia is for ART Lovers!) will be featured prominently, inspiring selfies, family photos, and posts on social media, enduring memories of a fun-filled event! As a non-profit arts organization, the Staunton Augusta Art Center will be selling raffle tickets for your dream vacation as a major fundraiser! $25 raffle ticket purchase puts you in the running for exciting global travel excursions. Find out destination specifics at the Festival Information Tent during the event. This FREE event is open to the public and all are welcome. Location: Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, 600 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 Admission: FREE and open to the public, all are welcome. Times: Saturday, September 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, September 3, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Angus Carter and Carolyn Maloney (director@saartcenter.org/info@saartcenter.org), 540-885-2028