Old Town Events
Come and experience the sights and sounds of Old Town Winchester by attending one or more of these fine events:
May 2008
Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4, 2008.
81st Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® celebrates the advent of spring in the Shenandoah Valley as evidenced by the blooming of the area’s apple trees, one of the most important natural resources in the Winchester-Frederick County, VA area. One of the oldest civic celebrations in Virginia, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® crowns Queen Shenandoah and hosts its Grand Feature Parade each spring. A series of more than thirty events includes: dances, luncheons, parades, band competitions, a circus, carnival, a 10K run, the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, firefighters' events, a two-day craft show, fireworks, senior citizens and children’s' activities, a car show, and celebrity appearances. The Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy. Some events require pre-purchased tickets. More Festival information and event ticket order forms available online at www.thebloom.com or phone (540) 662-3863.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7 pm.
God Grew Tired Of Us
This is a striking
documentary on several of the 27,000 "Lost Boys" who trekked to Kenya to
escape Sudan's civil war. In particular, it tracks resettlement of three of
these refugees in the U.S. "This sobering, inspiring film.is a must see."
(WashPost). Rated PG; 89 minutes Location: Handley Library auditorium. It
is free and open to the public, however, donations are appreciated. For
further information, call (540) 678-0963 or email info@magiclanterntheater.org.
June 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
First Fridays Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Fridays. First Fridays events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council.
Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone: 540-667-5166.
Friday, June 6, 2008 at 7 pm.
Lars and the Real Girl.
We will begin as usual by meeting with local filmmakers, viewing and discussing their work for the first hour. Then around 8 pm, we will watch one of 2007’s biggest hits “Lars & the Real Girl.” This quirky comedy on the nature of delusions stars Ryan Gosling & Patricia Clarkson. Rated PG-13; 106 minutes. Location: The Winchester Little Theatre (315 West Boscawen Street). Admission free for MLT Members; $5 for others. For further information, call (540) 678-0963 or email info@magiclanterntheater.org.
Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2008
Gathering of Eagles
Contact: Old Court House Civil War Museum, 540-542-1145.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm. Concerts are on held every Friday between mid-June and mid-August at the old Frederick County Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. These wonderful concerts have become part of the fabric of community life where families and friends gather for an evening of world-class performances. In bad weather, indoor location is the Old Town Event Center located at 403 South Loudoun Street. Admission is $5 General Admission, $4 Bluemont Friends & seniors, $2 Kids under 12. Proceeds support our Artist-In-Education Program in Winchester and Frederick schools. For more information, www.bluemont.org or phone (703) 777-6306.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Loudoun Street Mile
Registration & packet pickup
at Runners' Retreat, located at 135 North Loudoun Street, during normal
business hours beginning June 16, 2008 and from 7 am - 8:15 am on race
morning. For more information please call Runners' Retreat at (540)
665-8394 or visit their website at www.runnersretreat.com.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm. Concerts are on held every Friday between mid-June and mid-August at the old Frederick County Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. These wonderful concerts have become part of the fabric of community life where families and friends gather for an evening of world-class performances. In bad weather, indoor location is the Old Town Event Center located at 403 South Loudoun Street. Admission is $5 General Admission, $4 Bluemont Friends & seniors, $2 Kids under 12. Proceeds support our Artist-In-Education Program in Winchester and Frederick schools. For more information, www.bluemont.org or phone (703) 777-6306.
July 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
First Fridays Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing. The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don't forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Fridays. First Fridays events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone: 540-667-5166.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm. Concerts are on held every Friday between mid-June and mid-August at the old Frederick County Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. These wonderful concerts have become part of the fabric of community life where families and friends gather for an evening of world-class performances. In bad weather, indoor location is the Old Town Event Center located at 403 South Loudoun Street. Admission is $5 General Admission, $4 Bluemont Friends & seniors, $2 Kids under 12. Proceeds support our Artist-In-Education Program in Winchester and Frederick schools. For more information, www.bluemont.org or phone (703) 777-6306.
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8 pm. Outdoor Classics on Indian Alley.
Casablanca.
Bogie & Bergman in the immortal 1942 war drama. “It’s still the same old story, a fight for love & glory…” NR; 102 minutes. Location: Indian Alley, behind the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Admission: $3 for MLT members and $5 for others. For further information, call (540) 678-0963 or email info@magiclanterntheater.org.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm.
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm.
August 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing.
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Friday. First Friday events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone (540) 667-5166.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm. Concerts are on held every Friday between mid-June and mid-August at the old Frederick County Courthouse on the downtown mall in historic Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. These wonderful concerts have become part of the fabric of community life where families and friends gather for an evening of world-class performances. In bad weather, indoor location is the Old Town Event Center located at 403 South Loudoun Street. Admission is $5 General Admission, $4 Bluemont Friends & seniors, $2 Kids under 12. Proceeds support our Artist-In-Education Program in Winchester and Frederick schools. For more information, www.bluemont.org or phone (703) 777-6306.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8 pm. Outdoor Classics on Indian Alley.
Rear Window.
A Hitchcock’s classic 1954 suspense film starring Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly. "The kind of masterpiece they don’t make anymore" (NY Post.). PG; 112 minutes. Location: Indian Alley, behind the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Admission: $3 for MLT members and $5 for others. For further information, call (540) 678-0963 or email info@magiclanterntheater.org.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm.
Bluemont Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm.
September 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing.
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Friday. First Friday events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone (540) 667-5166.
Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14, 2008
Winchester Civil War Weekend
Contact: Old Court House Civil War Museum, 540-542-1145.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 8 pm. Outdoor Classics on Indian Alley.
Citizen Kane
Orson Welles’ drama of the rise & fall of publisher “Charles Foster Kane” is considered one of the greatest movies of all time – and “may be more fun than any other great movie” (PKael). NR; 120 minutes. Location: Indian Alley, behind the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Admission: $3 for MLT members and $5 for others. For further information, call (540) 678-0963 or email info@magiclanterntheater.org.
October 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing.
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Friday. First Friday events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone (540) 667-5166.
Saturday, October 13, 2008
Mustang Club Car Show
8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Forty cars on display and a disc jockey playing music on the Old Town Mall.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Old Town Spooktacular event
Ghost tours at 11 am and trick-or-treating at 3:30 pm.
Contact: Old Town Development Board, (540) 722-7575
November 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing.
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Friday. First Friday events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone (540) 667-5166.
December 2008
Friday, December 5 2008
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
6 pm – 9 pm, or until closing
The arts are alive in Old Town Winchester on the First Friday of every month (except January and May). Enjoy an evening of drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other visual art. Locals and visitors are invited to stroll the historic streets at their leisure, visit galleries, meet local artists, view new works and exhibits, and listen to live music. Don’t forget the exceptional shopping and dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of First Friday. First Friday events are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Sponsored by Shenandoah Arts Council. Contact: www.shenarts.org or phone (540) 667-5166.
Christmas in Old Town Winchester.
Weekends in December.
Christmas in Old Town is a magical time in the heart of our city for families and friends with events, shopping, dining and treasures.
First Night Winchester 2009
6 pm – midnight.
The 20th Annual First Night® Winchester welcomes you to a magical evening. A community celebration of New Year’s Eve providing a safe, non-alcoholic, cultural event for families. An eclectic mix of performing artists for all ages beginning at 6pm and ending with a party under the stars at midnight for a countdown to the 2006 ball drop and watch fireworks. The entertainment line-up keeps getting bigger, better, more fun and more engaging. Don't forget the exceptional dining Old Town Winchester has to offer as part of your New Year’s celebrations. Contact: www.firstnightwinchester.com or call (540) 533-5561.