Legacy Museum Exhibit: “Trouble Don’t Las’ Always”
Sat. Jun. 30
- Fri. May. 30
Where: Legacy Museum of African-American History
Exhibit explores African-American life in Central Virginia during and after the Civil War
Events Calendar
Please join us at these public events
Additional Book & Literature events from all across Virginia can be found on our Literary Calendar.
VFH Events
Certification in Bookbinding: April 2013
Mon. Apr. 15
- Mon. May. 20
Where: Virginia Arts of the Book Center
Explore the world of bookbinding in this introductory-to-intermediate course with Lana Lambert and Lindsey Mears at the VABC.
Certification in Book Conservation: April 2013
Thu. Apr. 18
- Thu. May. 30
Where: Virginia Arts of the Book Center
Want to become certified in the basics of book conservation? Join this 6-week class at the VABC. No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Design With Type: Certificate Course with Scholarships
Sat. May. 18
- Sat. Jul. 20
Where: Virginia Arts of the Book Center
Join VABC for this ten-week typography certificate course running from May 18 to July 20.
Book Launch: Life for Me Ain’t Been No Crystal Stair
Mon. May. 20
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Where: Barrier Islands Center
The Barrier Islands Center pays tribute to Frances Latimer
Art and Music on the Farm
Sat. May. 25
10:00 a.m.
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4:00 p.m.
Where: Barrier Islands Center
On Saturday, May 25, the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo on Virginia's Eastern Shore will host a "rural renaissance" celebration of art and music.
ParadeRest Presents: Buster Keaton’s The General
Sun. May. 26
4:00pm
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6:30pm
Where: Paramount Theater
Celebrate Memorial Day with a look back at the silent film era.
VFH June Board Meeting
Thu. Jun. 6
- Fri. Jun. 7
Where: VFH Conference Center
VFH Board of Directors will meet in Charlottesville, VA.
FloydFest 2013
Thu. Jul. 25
- Sun. Jul. 28
Where: Off of the Blue Ridge Parkway
FloydFest, a four-day music festival in Floyd, VA, will feature a Virginia Folklife Workshop Porch hosted by VFH's Jon Lohman.
