May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record

“Nancy” by Ed Headley
‘Northern Neck Views’
to hang through May 17
LANCASTER—The Mary Ball
Washington Museum & Library at
8346 Mary Ball Road in Lancaster
will feature “Northern Neck
Views: Acrylic Paintings by Ed
Headley” through May 17.
Headley, a resident of Lottsburg,
mainly depicts water scenes, boats
including traditional fishboats and
workboats, and country landscapes
in his artwork. He paints in acrylics
and uses a technique that produces
a look similar to watercolors
or pastels.
Headley’s interest in painting
goes back to an art class he took
in 1985 at Rappahannock Community
College where his teacher,
Sidney King, told him that he had
some talent. However, he did not
continue with art at that time and
did not paint again for more than
20 years. Headley says that he
returned to art in 2006 when he
“purchased a set of paint brushes
at a yard sale, and the rest is history.”
“Ed’s paintings reflect real views
of the Northern Neck that capture
the heritage of the area from agriculture
to fishing,” said executive
director Karen Hart. “The exhibit
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will contain a mix of originals and
framed prints and visitors will be
able to purchase these as well as
unframed prints and notecards in
various sizes.”
Visitors can enjoy free admission
to the exhibit and meet the
artist on April 13 during the
Lancaster Court Day Festival from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Just Gardens tour tickets now available
LANCASTER—Just Gardens
tickets are now available. The tour,
May 16 and 17, will showcase five
gardens in the Merry Point, Yankee
Point and Millenbeck areas of
upper Lancaster County.
The gardens are all on the
Corrotoman River, considered by
many to be one of the most beautiful
rivers in the area, said publicity
coordinator CJ Carter.
The river is known for its high
banks, protected coves and deep
water, said Carter. The five gardens
open for tour are along the
‘The Holmes Brothers’ concert set for April 26
LOCUST HILL— A “Musical
Evening with The Holmes Brothers”
will be held at 7 p.m. on
Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at St.
Clare Walker Middle School in
Locust Hill. Proceeds will benefit
the Middlesex County Museum
and the Middlesex NAACP.
The New York Times describes
The Holmes Brothers style as:
“Timeless, deeply soulful and
uplifting gospel-drenched blues,
street corner doo-wop, ballads,
R&B, country and funk.”
The Chicago Sun-Times raves,
“A breathtaking and heartfelt
journey through gospel-drenched
soul, blues, funk and country.”
From winning multiple Blues
Music Awards to sharing stages
and recordings with Bob Dylan,
Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen,
Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou
Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle Haggard,
Keith Richards, Al Green,
Ben Harper, Lucinda Williams,
Steve Earle, Levon Helm, Rosanne
Cash, Odetta, and The Jungle
Piling Caps; Dock
Ladders; Floating
Dock Kits; Dock
Floats & Hardware;
Aluminum Ramps;
Boat & Jet Ski Lifts
and Drive-on Ramps;
Self Bailing Pedal
Boats, Kayaks
and more
eastern and western branches of
the river.
Cottage-style, contemporary,
water features, innovative erosion
solutions, pergolas, a greenhouse;
Just Gardens offers ideas
and inspiration for new and experienced
gardeners alike, she said.
The tour is a fundraiser for The
Haven Shelter and Services.
Master Gardeners will help
identify plant material and answer
questions, said Carter. Many of the
owners will be available to answer
questions as well.
Brothers, The Holmes Brothers
have seemingly done it all.
Brothers Sherman and
Wendell Holmes were raised
locally in Middlesex County at
Christchurch. They met drummer
Popsy Dixon, a fellow Virginian,
at a New York gig and formed
The Holmes Brothers band in
1979.
Opening the concert will be
the Honeywind Bluegrass Boys.
The concert will be held in
Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. both days. Tickets are $15 in
advance or $20 on tour days.
Advance tickets may be
purchased at The Dandelion
in Irvington, The Pedestal in
Kilmarnock, The Box Boutique
in White Stone, Wildest Dreams
in Burgess or Shoppe for Haven’s
Sake in Warsaw.
Tickets also may be purchased
by sending a SASE and check
payable to The Haven to Just Gardens,
P.O. Box 429, Irvington, VA
22480.
the St. Clare Walker Middle
School auditorium, 6814 General
Puller Highway, Locust Hill.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased
at the Middlesex County
Museum (Saluda), Nimcock Gallery
(Urbanna), Cryer Center
(Locust Hill), and Nauti Nell’s
(Deltaville). If still available,
they also can be purchased at
the door the night of the concert.
Call 824-8085 or 758-3663 for
more information.
TOGA Middle Peninsula Oyster Fair
If you are interested in oyster gardening and bay ecology,
please join us May 11, 2013 at Christchurch School,
49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, VA 23031.
Registration begins at 8:30 AM with refreshments.
Vendors of oyster gardening equipment, spat and supplies
are invited to display their wares for sale. Oyster spat will be
available.
Educational Programs Start at 9:30 AM
Followed by questions and answers.
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gardeners on how to get started.
TOGA is a non-profit organization promoting oyster aquaculture in
the Chesapeake Bay.
http://www.oystergardener.org/