On Tuesday, Oct. 30th, we’re happy to host our friends newest entrepreneurial endeavor: the (h)OUR Economy time bank!
The concept is simple: the (h)OUR Economy is a local economy of friends. Instead of money, we exchange time. Give what you want, find what you need, make a friend along the way.
Intrigued? Join us next week for an informative, casual meet-up of like-minded people to learn more about this exciting initiative.
We have another round of great local music this weekend.
On Friday, our good friends from After a Thousand return for an acoustic treatment on the patio.
On Saturday, the talented Bonnie Johns returns with friends joining her for a guitar and voice set.
Great news for downtown! Staunton Antiques Center will open at 19 West Beverley St. This prominent storefront has been empty for some time, so it’ll be a real asset to our downtown to see it active again. Look for a September opening!
See you on the patio!
This Thursday, we’ll host this summer’s final “Confessions of an Entrepreneur” event. This round will feature some of Staunton’s brightest non-profit entrepreneurs from Court Appointed Special Advocates, Valley Conservation Council, and Children’s Art Network. Starts at 6pm on the patio!
After a schedule gap, music returns to the patio. On Friday, the talented Lou Boden and Maia Oden will join us for an inspiring acoustic set. On Saturday, future legends Red Sky Research returns with another melodic rock set.
Staunton’s newest entrepreneur, Rule 42, has opened in Byers Street. Dawn has put together a fun, eclectic mix of hand-finished furnishings and home decor. Check her out here!
See you on the patio!
We have two great music sets this weekend.
This Friday, the lovely Miss Sally Rose returns from Nelson County. “Sweet” Pete Stallings will be joining the set too.
On Saturday, The Taters bring their foot stompin’ blue grass from Harrisonburg.
Both shows start at 7pm, on the patio!
Staunton’s newest nano-brewery, Red Beard Brewing, has signed a lease in the Wharf! Look for details, and beer(!), soon! Follow his Facebook page for the latest news.
An early email this week – we have a full Thursday, Friday, Saturday music schedule this weekend, so here goes:
The Mason Jars – Our friend Randy Hamblet‘s blue grass and string group makes a return appearance.
Chelsea McBee & the Random Assortment – Chelsea and company make a return trip from Shepardstown, WV with their toe-tapping Appalachian banjo and voice inspired performance.
Kat & the Travelers - Multi-talented ensemble putting their paint on blues-laced country, folk, rock & more!
Performances start at 7pm. The weather will be fine and the music even better…see you on the patio!
Just a quick update this week…
The lovely Bonnie Johns will grace the patio on Friday evening for her second performance of the season. Starts at 7pm and the weather will be patio-perfect.
More downtown news…our friends at the Rachel’s Quilt Patch (along the wharf, next to Depot Grille) will host heir second annual “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 9. See their website for more details!
See you on the patio!
We hope you had a chance to visit downtown this past weekend. Staunton Jams was in full swing and downtown was vibrant and full of locals and visitors, alike. What a great event for all of us!
This weekend, we’ll host local, future-legends, Red Sky Research on Friday, and ASC’s own rock act, Squintibus on Saturday. Both gigs are on the patio starting at 7pm. Maybe we’ll *finally* find our what a “squintibus” actually is!
Nu-Beginning Farm’s CSA drops are in full swing! If you have a question when your pick-up week is, just drop us a line.
In more local news, Staunton Creative Community Fund has a new director, Christina Cain. Look for details on an upcoming welcome event soon! And just how will Meghan Williamson busy herself with???
Starting this week, Staunton Downtown Development Association and the Staunton Creative Community Fund are presenting “Confessions of an Entrepreneur” this Thursday, May 17 at 6pm on the patio. This is the first of a three-part series featuring local, small business owners discussing the highs and lows of getting their business off the ground.
This round of featured speaker/entrepreneurs will be Doug & Caroline Sheridan of Sunspots Studio, Carey McCallum of The Sacred Circle and Erin Blanton of Pufferbellies Toys & Books. This should be a great series of events! Look for details on next month’s get-together.
We also have a great music weekend ahead too. Skip Haga is riding over from Charlottesville for a Saturday patio performance. Some of you may recognize his name from Fellini’s #9 restaurant, where he often performs.
Of course, this Saturday also holds Staunton Jams on Beverley Street in front of Baja Bean.
Finally, the first CSA drop from Nu-Beginning Farms on the season was this past week. If you’re a subscriber and have any questions, drop us a note.
See you on the patio!
Word is, the sun will return tomorrow. Either way, we’ll hosting another installment of Staunton Green 2020′s Green Drinks after-work social on the patio. Starts at 5-ish til whenever. Summer beers have started to land too!
This Friday, Key of V will join us from PA with their eclectic blend of acoustic and anti-folk. There friends, Chelsea McBee and Clawfoot Slumber, will round out the patio music bill. Starts at 7pm.
Rand McNally and USA Today are posting a travelers survey for their favorite destinations and, wouldn’t you know, good ole’ Staunton is a nominee! Have a look and vote early, vote often.
See you on the patio!
Patio music! Local singer/songwriter, Bonnie Johns, will join us on the patio this Friday for a fine acoustic set. Starts at 7pm!
Patio beer! The fine people at Blue Mountain Brewery have started production at their new Barrel House facility in Nelson County. We should see 750ml and 375ml bottles soon. Have a look at their new venture here.
And in other news…the readers of Virginia Living magazine voted George Bowers one of their “Best of 2012″ for the Shenandoah Valley! The magazine is on newsstands now.
Will there be more press in GBG’s future??? Lets’ wait and see…
See you on the patio!
