Fall Events and Holiday Highlights at the Barns of Rose Hill

The Valley Today

In this episode, Janet Michael, the host of 'Valley Today', welcomes Martha Reynolds, the Executive Director at the Barns of Rose Hill. The focus is on the exciting events and activities happening at the Barns of Rose Hill, particularly as the fall and holiday season approach.

Martha shares detailed information about the diverse range of events scheduled, including new art exhibitions opening on November 1st. She highlights two simultaneous exhibitions: one by local mosaic artist Christy Dunkle, who will be retiring from the town of Berryville, and another by photographer Sharon Fisher, featuring a visual documentary on a remote tribe in Kenya.

Listeners learn about the VMFA Artmobile's visit on November 22nd and 23rd, which offers a free, immersive art experience from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Janet and Martha discuss the wide array of activities at the Barns, from musical concerts to holiday-themed events.

Martha mentions notable upcoming concerts, including performances by David Wilcox, Kathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer in October and November, as well as the annual Celtic Christmas concert by John Doyle and Mick McAuley in December. She encourages listeners to purchase tickets in advance due to high demand.

Holiday events are abundant at the Barns, with activities like free ornament-making for kids, a holiday paint and sip, music bingo, and the return of the Eric Byrd Trio performing 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack. The Barns is also collaborating with Winchester Little Theatre for a radio play adaptation of Truman Capote’s stories, adding to the festive celebrations.

Martha emphasizes the importance of community support for the nonprofit Barns of Rose Hill, especially through individual donations and memberships, which sustain their diverse programming year-round. Learn more on their website: https://www.barnsofrosehill.org/ and follow them on Facebook.