Not so basic training - You could call this class “Wine 301”. Our winemaker, Carl, leads the discussion and talks about how white wine is made, how red wine is made, how to achieve aeration perfection, why you should be loving rosés and how to find the good ones, how to behave in a restaurant, and all the tidbits about wine nobody else tells you. This class is all about 3 ounce arm curls, and...
Dates: January 16 – July 21, 2024 Location: Special Exhibits Gallery, Birthplace of Country Music Museum BUY TICKETS A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music highlights the history of old-time, country, and bluegrass music in the Blue Ridge region through vintage show cards, concert posters, Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame plaques, and related objects. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming entertainment events staged by troupes of traveling performers. By...
The class we said we would never attempt all at once. Come take the triple threat challenge - we'll taste all of our favorites: cheeses and chocolates and wines all together and see what it does to our palate. Somebody's got to do it right? If you get the right wine to complement the right cheese or chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Learning how to appreciate the flavors, as well as...
Date: Friday, March 1, 2024 Time: 10:30 a.m. EST Location: The Learning Center, Birthplace of Country Music Museum Cost: Free and open to the public Join us in the museum’s Learning Center for our monthly Museum Story Time program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybook, a tune or two by WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and a related...
Wine Blending Class - be a winemaker for a day ... this class is held in the blending lab at our Little Washington Winery tasting room! Experiment with your own concoctions. Mix and match single varietals to make your own perfect wine. Our practiced Wine pros will load you up with varietals in test tubes (and a sip of our own blend we call "George" then guide you through an in-depth understanding of what each varietal...
Sunday Music Jams at The Floyd Country Store 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Each Sunday, The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during our old time and bluegrass music jams that take place between 1:30-6:00pm. The old time jam session is hosted by a different string band each week, leading tunes at a moderate speed. Traditional instruments and dancers welcome! At 4:00 the bluegrass jam kicks off, with hosts who lead the group in bluegrass...
Jim Lloyd’s music, stories and high-powered humor have been heard throughout Appalachia for more than thirty years now. You can find him performing at music festivals, fiddlers’ conventions, museums, or most of all, in the memories of those fortunate enough to hear his music and listen to his tales. The doors open at 5 p.m. with light refreshments and a cash bar. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. There is plenty of free street parking...
Dates: January 16 – July 21, 2024 Location: Special Exhibits Gallery, Birthplace of Country Music Museum BUY TICKETS A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music highlights the history of old-time, country, and bluegrass music in the Blue Ridge region through vintage show cards, concert posters, Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame plaques, and related objects. Originally, window cards and other announcement posters were created to advertise upcoming entertainment events staged by troupes of traveling performers. By...
Master valuable skills, including motions, cheers, and stunting. Grades 1-3: 9-11 a.m. Grades 4-7: 12-2 p.m. Instructors: Laura Campbell and Amanda Lemley. Location: Norton Elementary School gym. Cost: Norton residents, Free. Non-residents, $30. Contact: Rebecca Kilgore, rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754.
Join Norton Parks and Recreation for the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Explore a variety of outdoor activities during this camp. Camp will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24-27. Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12. Visit www.explorenortonva.com for updates. More details will be announced closer to camp. Contact: Rebecca Kilgore, rmkilgore@nortonva.org or (276) 679-0754.
