In & Around Lynchburg, VA

The Concert Choir of William and Mary will be performing a free concert in Lynchburg, VA

on March 21, 2011 at

Peakland United Methodist Church

The concert is open to the public and starts at:

7:30 PM

The church is located at:

Peakland United Methodist Church

4434 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg VA

For more information, please call:

(434) 384-2791

The College of William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA

 

 

 

I was lucky enough to be invited to tea at The Ploughcroft Tea Room on their Grand Opening day, December 11th, 2010. The Tea Room is located in one of the historic buildings on Commerce Street that has been totally renovated. Singers from The Victorian Society at Liberty University performed Christmas songs, there were readings from Charles Dickens Christmas Story and several vocal performances. 

We enjoyed a leisurely afternoon cream tea with tasty scones in a beautiful English setting. I've been to the tea room for lunch and highly recommend the Cornish Pasty and the Fruit Crumble with English Custard AND reservations. The tea room is already a popular destination and it fills up fast. Conveniently located across from Estate Specialists.

Address: 1215 Commerce St.
Phone: (434) 832-7467
Website: http://www.ploughcrofttearoom.com
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (afternoon tea served from 2 to 5 p.m.)

Price range: Lunch runs from $6.50 (soup du jour) to $9.50 (chicken and mushroom pie or the Ploughman’s Lunch) and tea from $3.50 (a pot of tea for one) to $21 (a Victorian Afternoon Cream Tea, which includes an end-less pot of tea, two homemade scones and your choice of sandwiches and sweet treats); sandwiches and other home-made items can also be purchased a la carte.

 

 

 

One of the wonderful things about this time of year is the old fashioned Christmas Parade held in historic downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. The 50th Annual Christmas Parade took place on a snowy night in December and featured over 80 entries- floats representing various clubs, groups and organizations, marching bands, antique cars and much more. One group I'm involved with is The Seven Hills Jeep Club and this was their entry:

Interested in off-roading? Whether you like to crawl over rocks or own a stock jeep, there's room for drivers of all skill levels. The group gets together for monthly trips, meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at the building next to the Harley Dealership on Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg VA.

Call Jason Baker at (434) 610-6758 or email

Info@sevenhillsjeepclub.org for more information on the Seven Hills Jeep Club. Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

Red Shirt Friday is one way ordinary Americans can show unity and support for the military personnel who have served or are currently serving our country. Soldiers have sacrificed their personal freedom, safety, comfort, time with their families and many have given their lives so we might enjoy ours.

Take the opportunity at the mall, the grocery store or at the airport and say thank you to a soldier.

The Soldier: - By Charles M. Province

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
If you can read this message thank a teacher,
If you are reading it in English of your own free will THANK A SOLDIER!
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.
To all the brave men and women who have dedicated or given their lives
to protect this country and its freedoms:
Thank you.

Wear Red on Friday and show your Support for our Troops locally at Monument Terrace every Friday at noon with Red Shirt Friday

 

 

 

One of my favorite singers, Michael W. Smith, will be in Lynchburg, Virginia on Friday October 30, 2009. He will be performing at Thomas Road Baptist Church as part of A New Hallelujah Tour. The concert begins at 7pm and special guests include Matt Maher, Phil Stacy, Meredith Andrews & a 100 Voice Choir.

To purchase tickets call 800-861-0850, Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Tickets are also available at local Christian Bookstores. Click for driving directions to Thomas Road Baptist Church.

 

 

 

Historic Garden Week in  Lynchburg, Virginia

This is one of my favorite ways to spend a  spring day in Virginia- attend the open houses on Historic Garden Day. Tour the immaculately landscaped grounds then tour the inside of some of Lynchburg's most beautiful homes. This year, Garden Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lynchburg's Garden Day is sponsored by:

The Hillside Garden Club
The Lynchburg Garden Club

For information or directions, contact:
The Lynchburg Chamber Visitor's Information Center
Telephone (434) 847-1811

TICKETS:  Full tickets $20, single-site admission $8.  Full ticket for minors 6-12 years old $10 and $4 for single-site admission.  Children 5 and under admitted free of charge.  The day of the tour, tickets will be available at each home.  Advance tickets may be ordered with a credit card at an additional charge by accessing http://www.vagardenweek.org/.

 LUNCHEON:  BOX LUNCHES:  Eat-in or carry-out lunches are available at Oakwood Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a prepaid cost of $10.  Advance reservations are required by calling Sarah Kibler at Oakwood (434) 384-8181 ext. 100. 

Look for the special Garden Week insert in The News and Advance for more information on the private homes that will be open. The following historic homes and sites will also be open:

FOURTH AND TAYLOR STREETS - THE CHAPEL AT THE OLD CITY CEMETERY. (Will be decorated as if a Victorian Wedding is scheduled)

GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA RESTORATIONS IN THE LYNCHBURG AREA:

POINT OF HONOR.  112 Cabell Street.  Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Beautifully restored, admission on April 21 is free of charge with a Lynchburg Garden Day ticket.

SWEET BRIAR HOUSE.  Located on Rt. 29, 12 miles north of Lynchburg.  Open 10-4, no admission charge.

Would you like more information about Lynchburg or the surrounding area? Contact me or call  at (434)546-0369

 

 

 

Wondering if there's anything to do in Downtown Lynchburg? We spent another fun evening at The Grand Ballroom in Lynchburg on Friday night. The Steve Freeman Band played starting at 7pm. The crowd enjoyed great food and dancing to great music:

If you'd like to enjoy an evening out at The Grand Ballroom YOU’LL HAVE TO HURRY. 

The Grand Ballroom is booked solid in April for wedding receptions and graduations so these Friday night events are limited. The Grand can accommodate over 300 people and include food, entertainment and transportation services. They offer complete special event and wedding packages with personalized services.

742 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Corner of 8^th and Commerce Street

(434) 660-5504

(434) 385-7760

www.thegrandcatering.com

join the group on FACEBOOK for updates.

SPLAAAT AT THE GRAND BALLROOM

For information on Real Estate in the greater Lynchburg area, call Debbie Malone at (434) 546-0369.

 

 

 

I was invited to join the Lynchburg Jazz group on facebook where they've created a dinner event in downtown Lynchburg.  Every Friday between 7-11pm-  you can enjoy dinner and live music in The Grand Ballroom (Your Jazz & Blues place! Live artists every Friday night. Flavorful homestyle meals with refreshing wines and beers) .  My husband and I decided we had to check it out this past Friday night. The Grand Ballroom is located at 742 Commerce Street in Downtown Lynchburg.

The Grand Ballroom is a venue for wedding receptions. They also host reunions, graduations, social events and corporate events.

This building is a great example of the restoration efforts in downtown Lynchburg. The Grand Ballroom’s interior columns are decorated with white lights, and the tables were dressed in white tablecloths with large hurricane candles. The interior is beautiful and elegant, with high ceilings and a gorgeous center staircase.

For $25 (A COUPLE), we were treated to a delicious buffet dinner consisting of BBQ Chicken, Ham, two side veggies, potato salad and rolls (feel free to go back to the buffet too!) and dessert. There is a bar available for soft drinks, wine and beer.

The live music started at 7pm and was provided by Splaaat. They were excellent and played a variety of jazz and blues. The low lighting and candlelight provided the perfect atmosphere; it was wonderful (and accounts for my dim photo's).

Do you want to enjoy an evening out at The Grand Ballroom?  YOU’LL HAVE TO HURRY. 

The Grand Ballroom is booked solid in April for wedding receptions and graduations so these Friday night events are limited. The Grand can accommodate over 300 people and include food, entertainment and transportation services. They offer complete special event and wedding packages with personalized services.

742 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Corner of 8^th and Commerce Street

(434) 660-5504

(434) 385-7760

www.thegrandcatering.com

join the group on FACEBOOK for updates.

For info on SPLAAAT, contact Lew Morrison (540) 337-6944 or email LLVentures@ntelos.net

For information on Real Estate in the greater Lynchburg area, call Debbie Malone at (434) 546-0369.