WQSV’s 4th Spring Chicken Salad-Off

Come join us at Ciders From Mars on Saturday, May 17 as WQSV hosts its fourth annual chicken salad competition! Three judges will conduct a blind tasting of Staunton’s finest salad submissions with a “people’s choice” award as well. Think your chicken salad has got what it takes? We’d love for you to compete! The top winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, cool WQSV swag, and trophies/medals. Tasting starts at 5PM, winners announced at 6:30PM Hosted by Randy Ruse Music by DJ L3D All proceeds benefit your favorite community radio station!

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar

Olivia Huffman, a blue belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor at Total Defense Martial Arts, will be teaching a women’s self defense seminar. She will be going over grab defenses, hair grab defenses, and making base to create space. Cost of the event is $20, with all proceeds benefiting the New Directions Center of Staunton. Sign up at totaldefensema@gmail.com or at the gym location.

Meisha Herron Live at Pro Re Nata + Brewpub – Staunton, VA

Meisha Herron – a native of Chicago who now resides in Virginia, makes her debut at Pro Re Nata + Brewpub – Staunton. She does a mixture of originals and covers in multiple genres, including indie-rock, folk and blues.

New Works (in development): Five 10-minute Plays by Pete Sheldon

Join us for a relaxed evening of fully staged new works featuring five ten-minute plays by playwright and MBU alum Pete Sheldon. This performance offers a first look at scripts in development, giving audiences a chance to experience the creative process in an intimate, engaging setting.

March Madness Comedy Showcase

Saturday, March 22, SolArt Center presents March Madness Comedy Showcase Laugh at the madness of March with 5 Virginia comics, hosted by Travis Valle and featuring Janie Chapel, Mike Oddo, Hedi Sandberg, and Heather Hill. All ages are welcome, but the evening will include adult topics and language. Doors open at 6:30.

Hand Build a Set of Mugs with Staunton Clayground

No prior clay experience necessary! Creating mugs using a pottery wheel takes practice and experience. Using hand building techniques, however, even a beginner can create a mug to be proud of! You will choose a glaze color from several options and pick up your glazed and fired mugs 1-2 weeks later. There are multiple sessions starting March 26th so visit the link below for more information.

Colors of Fun with Philip Glover and GinGer

Saturday, March 22, from 12-2 the Art Hive is hosting Colors of Fun with Philip Glover and GinGer. Philip Glover and trusty assistant GinGer’s workshop will show you how to create colorful, repositionable artworks that can be reconfigured endlessly! Don’t miss this fun workshop!

Celtic Angels Ireland

Wednesday, March 19th, the Wayne Theatre Presents Celtic Angels Ireland. Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies Feel your heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic Knights Dancers. Immerse yourself in Ireland’s infectious influences across the Wild Blue Ocean to the Amber Waves of Grain and Beyond. Headed by the powerhouse creative team direct from Ireland and featuring award winning Irish and World Champion Singers, Dancers and Musicians. Celtic Angels Ireland is a theatrical feast for all ages.

Stained Glass Celtic Workshop

Sunday, March 16th from 12 to 5, L&L Custom Picture Framing and Stained Glass Supply is hosting a Stained Glass Celtic Workshop Learn stained glass to create a beautiful Celtic Knot or Shamrock of your own! Fun event to share with family & friends to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Kids’ Nerf Battle

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddies? Head on over to the Waynesboro Public Library on Saturday, March 15 for a Kids’ Nerf Battle. Come to the library from 2:00 to 3:30 for pizza and a Nerf battle in the stacks. Nerf N-Series Agility blasters, Rival XVIII-500 blasters, and ammo will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Parental consent form required.