http://www.virginia.org Events for Floyd County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:24 AM Floyd County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43840 A fresh talent showcase at the start of Spring! There's Seed's boogiefying blend of reggae, funk, soul & rock. Carbon Culture celebrate their new album, Petrified Boombox. Abe Goorskey's newgrass act, Acoustic Review, is even better than a roll in the hay. Jungl Ed's adventure music & wowie-zowie light show are back. And Curious Strange will impress with their rock/blues/funk blend. 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43841 Over 30 local vendors, food, music, door prizes and more! Sample gourmet food delights, listen to music, receive a complimentary massage, pick up some beauty tips, have your rings cleaned, view dozens of product and booth displays, and scout out your dream wedding location at this inaugural Floyd event. With just one stop to make, planning a wedding has never been simpler here! 3/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41571 Château Morrisette is one of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005. Located in a spectacular natural setting in rural southwestern Virginia, our winery production building and visitor center with gift shop is considered the largest salvaged timber-frame building in the United States From light-bodied Rieslings and buttery Chardonnays, to the bright fruit of our Chambourcin and rich, full-bodied Cabernets, our winemaking team makes over 18 differ 3/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42583 "Best concert in years. A must see & hear to believe." - John2Ponies Ameranouche!!!'s fine combination of Gypsy Jazz, Parisian Swing & Spanish rhythms was over, the accolades flew. The trio's mesmerizing rhythms & expressive melodies celebrate their influences while exhibiting a contemporary feel, using break-neck tempos & flashy guitar tricks with their own panache. 3/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40197 Easter Fun For The Young At Heart. Come and spend a lovely spring afternoon on the lawn here at Chateau Morrisette. David Morrisette is playing Easter Bunny this year. He's hiding the eggs, you'll reap the rewards. There's a prize in every egg ranging from a nice bottle of Chateau Morrisette wine to a wonderful gift from our tasting room. 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36611 Swing your partner at a traditional American contra dance every second Saturday through June, 2007. Blue Ridge Country Dancers host this community event held in a vintage 1936 sewing factory in Floyd, now the Winter Sun Theater. Sat., Jan. 13 features the McKenzies and caller Tom Hinds. Contra dancing is easy relaxed fun, and although figures are done with a partner, singles are always welcome. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43842 Playing live acoustic music in Celtic, Appalachian dance, Old-time & Gypsy-jazz stylings, Dot Dot Dash has been making big inroads since forming in 2002. Chris Youngblood is calling. The dance starts at 8pm, with a lesson at 7.30. Wear soft flexible shoes for dancing & the caller teaches each dance. No partner needed. Contra Dances are held in Floyd on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43843 The Secret is a film that has been raising a lot of eyebrows lately. By looking closely at the keys to the success of many great people, it concludes that we really do manifest our own destiny. This workshop helps show you how. Facilitators Sharon Wood & Candace Coffin each have 30 years training in personal growth & development. Are you ready to maximize your potential? 4/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43844 Oxfam America is committed to creating lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger, & social injustice. What better day than Earth Day to raise funds for this vital cause? New Roanoke Jug Band, Blame James, Curious Strange, True Sound, Carbon Culture & Viben Oodle are all performing, & Oxfam's Rasa Dawson will be here to tell you why this is all so important. Not that we really need to tell you. 4/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33437 Celebrate the arrival of Spring! Enjoy complimentary hors d' oeuvres, wine tasting, and special gift and wine discounts. 12 - 4 pm. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43845 It's been 2 years since Nii Tettey Tetteh & the Kusun Ensemble performed in Floyd. Since then, they've toured 3 continents & headlined some very big shows. So it's an honor to have them conduct workshops on World Dance Day, & make a World Dance Weekend with a performance the night before. Witness the magic of Ghana's most outstanding music & dance ensemble 1 day; learn how they do it the next. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36611 Swing your partner at a traditional American contra dance every second Saturday through June, 2007. Blue Ridge Country Dancers host this community event held in a vintage 1936 sewing factory in Floyd, now the Winter Sun Theater. Sat., Jan. 13 features the McKenzies and caller Tom Hinds. Contra dancing is easy relaxed fun, and although figures are done with a partner, singles are always welcome. 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=38330 4th Annual Floyd Fifty Scenic Bike Ride in Floyd County Virginia is on May 12th.Sponsored by Floyd County Parks & Rec. Dept. This is not a race but a 50 mile pleasure ride and a 25 mile option. Begins at 8:00am at the Harvest Moon, 227 N. Locust Street. Floyd Fifty website has all information, maps and registration forms: http://floydfifty.floydtourismdirectory.com info@floydfifty.com 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43846 American Dumpster is a recycling movement for ideas. Mix up Howlin' Wolf & Johnny Cash with reggae, zydeco & boogie-woogie, throw that against the wall & see what sticks. It seems that most of it does. It sticks in your mind & then, before you know it, you start sticking to the band & going to every gig of theirs you can. See them now while we can still afford them! 5/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41576 Château Morrisette is one of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005. Located in a spectacular natural setting in rural southwestern Virginia, our winery production building and visitor center with gift shop is considered the largest salvaged timber-frame building in the United States From light-bodied Rieslings and buttery Chardonnays, to the bright fruit of our Chambourcin and rich, full-bodied Cabernets, our winemaking team makes over 18 differ 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42134 Once again, The Sun is hosting Floyd County High School Jazz Band's Annual "Spring Swing" Dance. Expect a combination of fine new talent mixed with plenty of local guests raising the bar even further. Bring your dancing shoes and someone to swing, this is not a night for sitting down! 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41580 Château Morrisette is one of the oldest and largest wineries in Virginia, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2005. Located in a spectacular natural setting in rural southwestern Virginia, our winery production building and visitor center with gift shop is considered the largest salvaged timber-frame building in the United States From light-bodied Rieslings and buttery Chardonnays, to the bright fruit of our Chambourcin and rich, full-bodied Cabernets, our winemaking team makes over 18 differ 5/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36611 Swing your partner at a traditional American contra dance every second Saturday through June, 2007. Blue Ridge Country Dancers host this community event held in a vintage 1936 sewing factory in Floyd, now the Winter Sun Theater. Sat., Jan. 13 features the McKenzies and caller Tom Hinds. Contra dancing is easy relaxed fun, and although figures are done with a partner, singles are always welcome. 6/9/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33338 7/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41552 Spend an entire day being entertained at Château Morrisette in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. The Black Dog Festival experience includes an exciting musical line-up, multiple tents featuring local artisans, wine seminars, food demonstrations, local delicacies and so much more! $12.50 advance, $20 gate. Call for or logon to the website for more information. No picnics or coolers allowed. 7/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37289 Celebrate music and culture in the mountains. The beautiful 80-acre venue off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia hosts the annual event FloydFest. Featuring three days of music, art, and entertainment for the whole family. Showcasing stages of Americana, Blues, Bluegrass and Cajun and family fun galore! 7/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41552 Spend an entire day being entertained at Château Morrisette in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. The Black Dog Festival experience includes an exciting musical line-up, multiple tents featuring local artisans, wine seminars, food demonstrations, local delicacies and so much more! $12.50 advance, $20 gate. Call for or logon to the website for more information. No picnics or coolers allowed. 8/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33441 Chateau Morrisette is located in a spectacular natural setting in rural Floyd County on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway between milepost 171 and 172. The winery is open Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Our gourmet restaurant, The Restaurant at Chateau Morrisette, serves lunch Wed-Sat 11-2, Sun 11-5 (lunch reservations are accepted 24 hrs. or more in advance), dinner Fri-Sat 6-9PM (dinner reservations requested). For additional information or to make reservations, please call us at 540-593-286 9/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41552 Spend an entire day being entertained at Château Morrisette in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. The Black Dog Festival experience includes an exciting musical line-up, multiple tents featuring local artisans, wine seminars, food demonstrations, local delicacies and so much more! $12.50 advance, $20 gate. Call for or logon to the website for more information. No picnics or coolers allowed. 10/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43847 What do you get when you blend Indian folk melodies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel & compelling grooves? Harry Manx calls it 'mysticssippi'. As the world's only exponent of this style, he should know. From Canada via Europe, Asia & South America, Manx has earned many accolades since returning to Canada from his 5-year tutelage with Rajasthani Grammy winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. 11/3/2007