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February 4 : Register now to join in the fun at the “Victorian Valentine’s Day Celebration!” at Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum!  Children, ages 7 to 12 will create their  own fashionable hat suitable for the most elegant Victorian Tea Party, make a scented sachet, and go on an exciting scavenger hunt.  Enjoy crafts, games, social dances of the period, and etiquette of both the Victorian era and present day. Girls are invited to bring any doll for the event that they would like.
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As one of Virginia’s oldest family-owned businesses, Suter’s Handcrafted Furniture in Harrisonburg has seen its fair share of changes since the company began crafting cabinetry and furniture in 1839. During the course of more than 160 years since the company’s inception, Harrisonburg has grown from a very small farming community to a mid-sized town known for its poultry companies and James Madison University, named as one of the top universities in the U.S. (more…)

In January, OASIS Fine Art & Craft offers a mezzanine exhibit of Elaine Hurst paintings, “A Different Perspective”, a members’ exhibit “From the Heart”, and a concert by Blue O’Connell. (more…)

The First Night Harrisonburg buttons are now on sale at venues throughout the community. First Night will take place in downtown Harrisonburg on New Year’s Eve from 6:00 pm to midnight. This holiday event will include entertainment and festivities for the whole family. (more…)

“Luck’s Wild: A Civil War Story” is the historical novel G. Russell Peterman wanted to read, but couldn’t find. . .  he was searching for a historical literary novel set west of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. Finding few options, this retired schoolteacher with a master’s degree in American History from Vanderbilt, and a bachelor’s in Education, decided to write it himself. (more…)

Many area residents may not know about the Technology Student Association (TSA) program in our schools, nor the important benefits these students bring to our community and society at large.  TSA members in our local middle and high schools focus on Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics concepts, (STEM Science), as well as leadership, and presentation skills — all essential to everyone’s future. (more…)

This holiday season there will be lots of e-readers under the tree, Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone, Kobo, Sony and more. That makes eBooks an ideal companion gift, something to start loading and reading on the new  device right away.  The eBook offers the convenience of shopping online, and makes for a quick, low-priced last minute gift,  easy as buying a gift card online and then e-mailing it.  (more…)

Harrisonburg’s favorite community New Year’s celebration, First Night, is back with a full line-up of entertainment and festivities in downtown Harrisonburg on New Year’s Eve from 6:00 pm to midnight. First Night is held in more than 100 cities across the United States and is focused around celebrating community and the arts. (more…)

On December 6, 2011, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet, which updates the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) of 1998 to keep up with today’s technology and the consumer marketplace. (more…)

DECEMBER 17 : You are invited to “A Jazz Christmas with Royce Campbell”.

ROYCE CAMPBELL is firmly established as one of the premier guitarists, composers, and producers in the world today. Legendary music icons from Marvin Gaye, to Henry Mancini, to Quincy Jones, and many others have utilized Campbell’s talents.

Event: A Jazz Christmas with Royce Campbell
Start Time: Saturday, December 17 at 7:30pm
End Time: Saturday, December 17 at 9:30pm

Details and ticket information see:  Court Square Theater

• Royce Campbell site
• Royce Campbell Song Sample : MP3
• Royce Campbell on YouTube Video