http://www.virginia.org Events for Lexington (city) - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:27 AM Lexington (city) Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40744 Robed in magnificent costumes and playing traditional Tibetan instruments, the Loseling Monks perform ancient temple music and dance for world healing. Renowned for their multiphonic chanting, zokkay, each chantmaster intones three notes, creating a complete chord. The Tibetans are the only culture on earth that cultivates this most extraordinary vocal ability. Experience it for yourself!($) 3/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40754 Tap your toes as Lexington favorite Leon Bates performs Gershwin's jazzy Piano Concerto in F and Ravel's snappy Piano Concerto in G. ($) 3/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40724 Enjoy the University Chorus and Tour Choir in a pre-tour concert featuring works by American and German composers from the Baroque to contemporary. This concert features a performance of one of Bach's magnificent cantatas. Wish them ers well before they embark on a 10-day performance tour of Frankfurt, Munich and Leipzig, Germany! Tickets are free. Contact the Box Office to reserve a seat. 4/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30458 “America's largest open house” enters its 74th year! Tour the beautiful homes of Lexington, rain or shine, as part of the Historic Garden Week in Virginia, the oldest and largest statewide house and garden tour event in the nation. Tours benefit the restoration of important historic grounds and gardens throughout the state. Tickets will be available at each location (yet to be announced). ($) 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=17329 A ceremony and full dress parade honoring the cadets that fought and died during the Civil War at the Battle of New Market. 5/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42759 See this Jamestown 2007 Community event in a truly unique venue - under the stars at Theater at Lime Kiln in Lexington, Virginia! ($) "Kathy Harty Gray Dance Theater focuses on how the visionaries and pioneers of modern dance influenced American culture in the 20th century and changed dance for all time. KHGDT gives the viewer an understanding of dance history and American culture." 5/18/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40748 If one believes that the battle of the sexes began with Adam and Eve, then one has to believe that God must have had a sense of humor when he created them. Otherwise he would never have allowed William Shakespeare to cooperate so delightfully, deliciously, and so delovely with Cole Porter for the creation of Kiss Me, Kate - a rib of The Taming of the Shrew. ($) 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42155 Over the course of six albums and hundreds of gigs, Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women have gone from virtual obscurity to one of the most popular, witty, and just plain satisfying acoustic blues groups. These women tear into their material with passion, dedication, and originality. Every song they cover becomes theirs, and their originals blend seamlessly with their interpretations. ($) 6/10/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42156 Leon Redbone has had an extensive and enviable performance history with musical greats. On top of soundtrack and lesser compositions, Redbone has released approximately a dozen albums. His concerts blend performance, comedy, and skilled instrumentals. See the incomparable Leon Redbone in concert at Theater at Lime Kiln! 6/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=21161 Come to Lexington to celebrate Independence Day! Featuring piloted and tethered hot air balloon rides, live musical entertainment, children's activities, antique appraisals, classic car show, lots of food and a dazzling FIREWORKS display! All activities are FREE and take place on the parade grounds at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40708 Join us for a day of wine tasting, food sampling and great music! Past winery participants have included Barboursville, Cardinal Point, Cooper, DelFosse, Fincastle, Horton Cellars, Lake Anna, Peaks of Otter, Rebec, Rockbridge, Veritas, Villa Appalaccia and Wintergreen. ($) 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=17338 Caroling, horse-drawn carriages, tree lighting ceremony and holiday cheer! This event signifies the beginning of the holiday season in Historic Lexington. Free. 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36725 Enjoy the holiday festivities at Lexington's Christmas parade! Delight in the holiday-themed entries, the carols of the marching bands, and red-cheeked children watching for Santa to arrive on the last float! Great family fun & it's free too! Baby, it's cold outside and we have many downtown restaurants and cafes serving steaming hot cocoa or coffee after the parade. 12/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36811 Enjoy the very elegantly decorated Campbell House in historic downtown Lexington, home of Rockbridge Historical Society! Live music and refreshments from 3 to 5, prior to the holiday parade through downtown at 5:30. Free Admission. 12/1/2007