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Friday, January 3, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
Learn To Throw Pottery at Staunton Clayground
Staunton Clayground, 123 West Frederick Street, StauntonFriday evenings from January 3-February 28th Join the Staunton Clayground and learn how to throw pottery.
Come learn to throw functional pottery on the wheel. Students will try their hand at centering clay and throwing basic forms such as cylinders and bowls. The class will focus on mastering simple throwing and trimming techniques and will cover pulling handles for mugs as well as glazing techniques. First-time beginners are welcome!
Everyone will have functional food, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe wares to take home by the end of this class!
More information can be found on their Facebook page.
► More informationSaturday, January 4, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025 • 2-4 pm
Make Realistic Paper Flowers with Kelly Howe
Art Hive Creative Reuse & Art Center, 835 Spring Hill Road, StauntonCelebrate the new year by creating sunny, stunning paper flowers with Kelly Howe. These crepe paper flowers are amazingly realistic and easy to make under Kelly’s instruction. A beautiful way to bring color to the gray days of winter.
More information can be found on their Facebook page.
► More informationSunday, January 5, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 1-3 PM
Sunday Craft Club at Art Hive
Art Hive Creative Reuse & Art Center, 835 Spring Hill Road, StauntonJoin the Sunday Craft Club every Sunday in January from 1-3 at Art Hive.
Each week, you’ll paint a new 3D object, from snowflakes to … cows? Um, yes, cows. A fun, relaxing way to spark your creativity this winter!
More information can be found on their Facebook Page.
► More informationTuesday, January 7, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 7:00 PM
International Book Club: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Staunton Books and Tea, 34 E Beverley St., StauntonStaunton Books and Tea are thrilled to announce an extra book club meeting outside their usual bimonthly schedule, taking advantage of a unique opportunity to explore Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan before its film adaptation premieres at Visulite Cinemas!
Set in 1985 Ireland during the Christmas season, Small Things Like These is a masterful novella that explores themes of courage, compassion, and moral responsibility. This beautifully written story offers rich insights and emotional depth, making it a perfect choice for thoughtful discussion.
Don’t miss this chance to read and discuss the book just before experiencing its stunning adaptation on the big screen!
► More informationSaturday, January 11, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday Night Improv!
Silver Line Theatre Exchange, 211 N Lewis St, StauntonJoin us for our first improv show of 2025!
Anything could happen and a $10 cover gets you an all-access pass to the madness where *you* decide who the winner is. Doors and drinks at 6:30, show starts at 7:30!
What style of improv will you see? It’s called Gorilla Theatre: a dynamic improv form where participants engage in unscripted scenes with minimal setup, relying on instinct and bold choices to drive the action forward. You, the audience, get to vote whether the scene was successful by awarding them a banana, or by punishing them with a forfeit. Only one improviser will be awarded the winner of our show
► More informationSunday, January 12, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 12:30-5:30 PM
Stained Glass Snowflake Workshop
L & L Custom Picture Framing & Stained Glass Supply, 1728 W Beverley St, StauntonCome join this fun creative Stained Glass Snowflake Workshop on Sunday Jan. 12, 12:30-5:30 hosted by L & L Custom Picture Framing & Stained Glass Supply.
No experience required. Learn stained glass techniques & create a beautiful unique snowflake of your own. You pick your stained glass from a variety of colors & textures.
More information can be found on their Facebook Page.
► More informationWednesday, January 15, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 7pm-10pm
Bad Movie Night at Redbeard Brewing
Redbeard Brewing, 120 S. Lewis Street StauntonGet ready for Bad Movie Night hosted by Redbeard Brewing. Wednesday, January 15th from 7pm-10pm.
The movie will be a surprise and curated by their very own Spencer Ware!! Come prepared to drink beer, watch a horrible movie, make fun of said movie, and have a good time! Think Mystery Science Theater style!
More information can be found on their Facebook Page.
► More informationFriday, January 17, 2025 - Friday, February 7, 2025 • 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Fine Arts Drawing Class
Art Hive Creative Reuse & Art Center, 835 Spring Hill Road, StauntonFridays from January 17th through February 7th from 2PM to 3:30, the Art Hive is hosting a Fine Arts Drawing Class.
In these sessions, students will explore the foundational skills of drawing, focusing on the building blocks that bring visual art to life. The class will cover essential techniques such as the use of line, form, light, and shading. Students will engage in a variety of drawing exercises, including still life, figure drawing, and self-portrait work. They will also experiment with different drawing styles, from realistic depictions to more abstract approaches, broadening their artistic expression.
By the end of the session, students will have a strong grasp of fundamental drawing techniques and an appreciation for various styles of artistic expression.
For more information on this and other Art Hive events, go to their Facebook page.
► More informationFriday, January 17, 2025 - Friday, February 7, 2025 • 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Kickoff Party for the Staunton Underground Comic and Zine Fest
Ciders From Mars, 121 S. Lewis St, StauntonOn Friday, January 17th, Ciders from Mars will host a kickoff party for the Staunton Underground Comic and Zine Fest. Join them for original comics, animation and a conversation with cartoonist Dash Shaw and Thomas Campbell (“The Comics Blogger”). Special musical performances by Bantam Draper and Sensor Ghost.
► More informationSaturday, January 18, 2025 - Friday, February 7, 2025 • 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Staunton Underground Comic and Zine Fest
Gypsy Hill Park Gym, StauntonSaturday, January 18th from 11 to 5 head on down to the Gypsy Hill Gym for the Staunton Underground Comic and Zine Fest.
50+ independent comics and zine creators from Virginia, DC, Maryland, North Carolina, and beyond, will once again converge on Staunton for the only event of its kind in the Shenandoah Valley.
This is an all-ages event with something for everyone. And admission is FREE!
You can find more information about this even on the Staunton Underground Comic and Zine Fest Facebook Page
► More informationThursday, January 23, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025
Treasure Island
ShenanArts, 300 Churchville Avenue, Staunton VAPresented by Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School
Jennifer Hawkins revels in her father’s stories of life at sea and dreams of having her own adventures. When she comes into possession of a mysterious map, she eagerly sets off on the Hispanola in search of long-lost treasure. But can she trust her new friend Long John Silver and his enigmatic crew, or will she find herself wrapped up in a game of piracy?
Don’t miss the Virginia state premiere of this this fresh and feminist take on the classic novel.
► More informationSaturday, January 25, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025 • 7:00 PM
New Year, New Me Comedy Show
SolArt Center, 6 Byers Street, StauntonSaturday, January 25 at 7pm, join the SolArt Center for the New Year, New Me Comedy Show.
Ring in the New Year with hilarity from FIVE talented comics, including Janie Chapel, Sam Spears, Mitchell Paige, Gunnar Caine, and Travis Valle!
All ages are welcome, but the evening will include some adult topics and language.
More information can be found on their Facebook Page.
► More informationSaturday, January 25, 2025 - Sunday, January 26, 2025
Ramona & the Holy Smokes at Baja Bean
Baja Bean Co Staunton, 9 West Beverley StreetRamona & the Holy Smokes return to Baja Bean. Join them Friday Night, January 24th for a night of honkin’ and tonkin’!
More information can be found on the Baja Bean or Ramona and the Holy Smokes Facebook Pages
► More informationSunday, January 26, 2025 - Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Create A Tulip Vase With A Hydroponic Tulip Bouquet
Staunton Clayground, 123 West Frederick Street, StauntonStaunton Clayground is hosting A One-Day Handbuilding Workshop: Create A Tulip Vase With A Hydroponic Tulip Bouquet.
Get ready for the profusion of spring tulips by creating a vase specially designed around the graceful curve of tulip stems. Over the course of 3 hours, through a combination of slab and sculpture, you will build and decorate your creation with handmade flower motifs. You will choose a glaze color from several options, and pick up your glazed and fired vase, complete with tulips, in time for Valentines Day!
Erin Wright of Quince & Burdock will be on hand at vase pick-up to provide you with your bouquet, talk about tulip care and answer questions about hydroponic gardening.
You can sign up for one of three workshops:
Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2:30–5:30 pm
Tuesday evening, January 28, 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday morning, January 29, 9:00 am–12:00 noon
Friday, February 7, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Emily Brontë, Teenage Necromancer
Silver Line Theatre Exchange, 211 N Lewis St, StauntonAn all-Valley high school show at Silver Line Theatre Exchange
1835. Northern England. The moors. A terrifying phantom has appeared at the Roe Head School for Girls, terrorizing its students and driving the school near to extinction. It’s up to star pupil Emily Brontë, and her sisters Anne and Charlotte, to discern the true nature of the haunting, using their unique talents—which happen to include necromancy. A gothic, hilarious ride through English literature that needs magic, ghosts, and fog, featuring an undead goose, a lovesick ghost, and a talking meat pudding.
► More informationTuesday, February 11, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025 • 3 – 6 PM
Open House
85 Sangers Lane, StauntonThe Sponsored Residential Program at Valley Community Services Board is having an Open House on Tuesday, February 11 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the VCSB office, 85 Sangers Lane. Learn about this rewarding way to open your home, your heart and your family to an individual with developmental disabilities. VCSB provides all the training and once you have a placement in your home, we provide 24 hour a day, on call support services. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our current sponsors and individuals, and the Sponsored Residential team. If you have questions or for more information, call 540-213-7398.
The Sponsor provides a safe, family style home environment to the Individual while providing daily assistance based on their individual plan for supports. This includes personal care, community participation, social skills, budgeting, maintain health and safety standards and other pertinent supports necessary to foster independence and the highest quality of life possible. VCSB staff support Sponsor families throughout the individual’s stay.
► More informationFriday, February 14, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025 • 7-11 PM
Dance Your Heart Off!
Staunton Augusta Art Center, 20 S. New Street, StauntonIt’ll be sweet! Get your RED on for a flaming good time at this years Dance Your Heart Off to benefit the Staunton Augusta Art Center.
$20 admission online or at the door.
Groove to the beats of DJ Mark of Class Productions.
Bring your sweetheart or find one there, valentines will be available to send around and spread the love. Buy your tickets at www.artcenter.org.
So get out of the cold, get into some red, and Dance. Your. Heart. Off!
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