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- January 12, 2012
Enjoy Snow Much Fun at the Depot in historic Downtown Culpeper on February 4 and March 3 with performances by Rocknoceros and The Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly. Two different Saturdays, two different shows, ALL for the family! These wintertainment events are brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., a downtown development organization.
Rocknoceros, a kid-friendly power pop trio, will perform on February 4th. Rocknoceros (pronounced like Rhinoceros) is made up of three guys, Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie, who make wildly popular, award-winning music for the entire family. They have dominated the Washington D.C. childrens music scene and have won a remarkable seven Washington Area Music Awards, including their fourth consecutive Best Childrens Music Artist award in 2011. Recently, Rocknoceros has gained significant national recognition with their single Pink! reaching number one on Sirius/XM Kids Place Live 13 under 13 countdown. Plan to be charmed by their wondrous and whimsical tunes!
The winter fun continues downtown on March 3rd with The Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly. Be prepared for magic, music, and illusions presented by Kyle and Kelly, a husband and wife magic team specializing in family-friendly magic and illusion shows for over 25 years. Their magic has taken them all over the world. Fresh off of a performance on Carnival Cruise Lines, they are now bringing their award-winning magic to Culpeper! Their interactive show is a mix of magic, comedy, and grand illusion that promises to captivate and enthrall everyone.
Come and enjoy winter family fun at the Depot in historic downtown Culpeper with Rocknoceros on February 4 and The Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly on March 3. Doors open at 4 pm with the show taking place from 5 pm 6 pm. Admission is $5 per person one year and older. Pizza by the slice and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Culpeper Renaissance at (540) 825-4416 or crievents@culpeperdowntown.com or visit us on the web at www.culpeperdowntown.com and www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown .
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- October 6, 2011
During the annual Taste of Culpeper celebration Sunday, town of Culpeper officials will receive the Great Streets Award announced this week by the American Planning Association, which named Culpepers Davis Street as one 10 Great Streets in 2011.
Mayor Chip Coleman will offer remarks regarding the prestigious award between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Depot. APA Director of Outreach and International Programs Jeff Soule will present the award.
It is ironic that part of the Great Streets award criteria and a catalyst for the success of Davis Street is The Depot where Soule will be arriving by Amtrak train to present a plaque to Mayor Chip Coleman.
Officials will also participate in a ribbon cutting to commemorate being named a Great Street.
Being recognized for having a great street is coupled with the towns recognition many years ago as one of Americas Best Small Towns.
The APA singled out Davis Street for the honor for its grass roots revitalization effort.
The Taste of Culpeper celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m.
- September 6, 2011
Culpeper Renaissances seventh annual Taste of Culpeper a wine, food, and arts festival will take place Sunday, October 9 in picturesque downtown Culpeper at the Depot. Experience the very best in Virginia wines, microbreweries and local cuisine from noon until 5:00 p.m. Discover treasures for your home and your table from local artisans and crafters.
Fun and festivities for the entire family will promise an enjoyable fall afternoon. FREE activities for children include a moonbounce, art projects, games and much more. Live music for the afternoon will feature The Gold Top County Ramblers with an opening act from Pocket Aces. For the sports fans, an outdoor football lounge will be available with two large screen t.v.s.
With your tasting admission to Culpeper Renaissances Taste of Culpeper, you will receive general admission, a souvenir wine glass to commemorate your day, and free tastings at each of the wineries. If you find one that you like, relax and stay a while, as wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or the bottle. New this year, Taste of Culpeper wine totes will be available for you to stock up on your favorite wines.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Advance tasting tickets ($10.00) are available at the Culpeper Renaissance office located at 127 West Davis Street, Chateau du Reaux at 219 East Davis Street Suite 130, Randys Flowers at 211 West Evans Street, all local StellarOne locations, and the Museum of Culpeper History located at 803 South Main Street. Tasting tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event for $15.00 for adults. General admission is $5.00 for designated drivers or those not wishing to participate in the wine or beer tasting (available at the gate only). Admission for those 12 and under is FREE. Food and some activities are not included in the cost of admission.
All are welcome! Come and enjoy historic Culpeper for the entire weekend: Culpeper Regional Airports annual free AirFest on Saturday, October 9th, the Taste of Culpeper on Sunday, October 9th, and Culpepers culinary treasures at the third annual Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16.
- June 7, 2011
CRI & VA Regional Transit to provide FREE shuttle service for the 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to get yourself and your lawn chair Downtown to the 3rd Thursday Concerts? New This Year! CRI has partnered with VA Regional Transit to provide FREE air-conditioned shuttle service straight to the ticket gates for the 3rd Thursday Concert Series. Park in one of these convenient downtown lots:
" Locust Street (behind the Regal Movie Theater)
" Culpeper Baptist Church
" Culpeper United Methodist Church
" Yowell Meadow Park
Look for the FREE Shuttle signs and be transported cool and comfortably straight to the ticket gates. Shuttle service will run from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Do you have a disability which makes parking downtown difficult during big events? The Culpeper Trolley is ADA compliant and will pick you up at your car and drop you off at the front gate. Door to Door service! Just make sure to park in any one of the designated parking lots and arrive together with your friends and family.
Gas prices are high, so leave your car at home and take the free shuttle service from any one of these conveniently located areas. Do you live near Virginia Ave, its a short walk from your home to Yowell Meadow Park, and you can safely and conveniently enjoy a free ride to the 3rd Thursday Concerts. Do you live West of Davis Street in the Downtown Historic District? Leave your car at home! Why waste gas and deal with parking? Walk to the shuttle stops on West St in front of the Culpeper Baptist Church or the stop at Yowell Meadow Park and enjoy a FREE, short ride straight to the ticket gate on Commerce St
- May 1, 2011
The 10th annual 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., a downtown development organization, is quickly approaching. Join us in historic downtown Culpeper, directly in front of the Depot on Commerce Street, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18 from 5-9 p.m. for some great summer fun!
The Beach Bumz, a Jimmy Buffett Tribute and Beach Boys Tribute band, will kick off the series on May 19. Hailing from Baltimore, the Beach Bumz have performed all your favorite beach music from your favorite Beach Bands up and down the east coast. The Beach Bumz promise to bring the sounds and excitement of a beach party to the 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series. Come, join us on May 19 and slip away to Margaritaville.
The festivities continue on June 16 with The Fabulous Hubcaps, one of the nations most sought after oldies and rock show bands. Their career has been as diverse and colorful as the bowling shirts they wear. In 2005, The Hubcaps proudly were inducted into The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing Arts Hall of Fame. The Hubcaps continue to captivate audiences with their high energy tributes to original artists like Little Richard, James Brown, Tina Turner, Bobby Darin, Sonny and Cher, The Flamingos, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson & Patsy Cline, Elton John and Frank Sinatra just to name a few. With an extensive repertoire of Do-Wop group harmony, Classic Rock and Roll, Rock-A-Billy, Motown, and R & B music, The Fabulous Hubcaps are heralded as one of the best oldies show bands in the country. This is one concert you will not want to miss!
On July 21, Keith Bryant & IronHorse, will hit the stage with an amazing and soulful sound. At age 19, Keith Bryant won Best Male Vocalist honors at the East Coast Country Music Championship. Keith embraced his talent and decided to start a band by the name of Ironhorse. Ironhorse traveled from club to club, city to city, conquering the South East and creating legions of devoted fans.
Join us for our final concert on August 18 with The Worx, voted best local band for 2007 in Harrisonburg, Va., and for 2008 in Lynchburg, Va. The Worx, a unique combination of five talented and versatile musicians, consistently please a wide range of audiences with their enormous musical repertoire. The Worx perform modern and classic rock-n-roll covers as well as original material with such energetic enthusiasm that everyone will be on their feet for this final exciting show of the concert series.
Advance tickets for each of the concerts are available for $5, and back by popular demand, 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series Season Passes are available for only $15 (thats one concert for free)! Advance tickets may be purchased up until the day before the event at the following locations: all StellarOne offices throughout Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Locust Grove, Randys Flowers located at 211 West Evans Street, Pepperberries located at 102 East Davis Street, The Museum of Culpeper History at 803 South Main Street, and the Culpeper Renaissance office located at 127 West Davis Street. Individual concert admission is $7 at the gate on the day of the event for those 21 and over. Admission for those under 21 is always FREE!
All concerts begin at 5:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and a variety of FREE childrens activities will also be offered. So bring friends, family & a lawn chair! All are welcome! Please remember no pets and no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome! The 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series is made possible through the support of the Town of Culpeper; 92.5 WINC FM; CDs Amusements; Culpeper Media Network; Culpeper Times; Kid Central; Michele White graphics & marketing; Randys Flowers; SpaceWalk of Fauquier County; Suites at 249; Virginia Eagle Distributing; Virginia Regional Transit; Chrysler of Culpeper; and Studio C Photography.
Come and enjoy summer in picturesque downtown Culpeper with great times and the great sounds of The Beach Bumz, The Fabulous Hubcaps, Keith Bryant & Ironhorse, and The Worx. For more information, please contact Culpeper Renaissance at (540) 825-4416 or crievents@culpeperdowntown.com or visit us on the web at www.culpeperdowntown.com and www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown .
- April 8, 2011
The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. announces the 2011 season. Opening day is Saturday, April 30, and the market will be open every Saturday through November 19 from 7:30 a.m. until noon at the East Davis Street and Commerce Street parking lot in historic downtown Culpeper. CRI president, Trez Holmes states Culpeper Renaissances goal is to enhance community life in downtown Culpeper by bringing residents and local growers together in a market setting that is friendly, fun and packed full of quality local products.
Be certain to stop by the market to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers. Tom Hennaman will return for another busy season as the market manager. Tom has created an exciting atmosphere with local musicians playing in the background while familiar faces peruse the market in search of fresh seasonal produce, plants, cheeses, and meats. Local artists display handmade arts and crafts for all to enjoy.
The market has grown to more than 40 participants for this seasons market. There is no doubt that the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has become a destination on Saturday mornings creating quite an attraction for the downtown district. Stroll through the market for locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, vibrant flowers, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and much more. Buy Fresh! Buy Local! Youll be amazed by whats around! For more information please contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416 or visit our website at www.culpeperdowntown.com . Become a fan of Culpeper Renaissance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown to check out the latest offerings and information on the market.
- January 4, 2011
Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
Producers with Winter Availability
Corvallis Farms
corvallisfarms@vabb.com
540-718-4830
Homemade jams and jellies. Spinach and salad greens available March 1st. Sells on site by appointment.
Full Moon Farm, LLC
www.fullmoonfarm.net
info@fullmoonfarm.net
540-547-3675
Certified Organic culinary herbs; potted, fresh cut and dried.
Pannill's Gate Farm
www.pannillsgate.com
www.facebook.com/pannillsgate
patty@pannillsgate@vabb.com
540-423-1168
Grass-fed beef. Sells on-site by appointment, delivery, restaurants
Platinum Alpacas
www.platinumalpacas.com
platinumfarm@earthlink.net
(540) 825-2055
Natural alpaca fleece for sale (3-5# blankets for average weights sheared in Spring, 2010) Baby alpaca hand-spinning fiber in assorted colors (white, beige, fawn, gray, black)
Yarns available in 3.5 oz. skeins, approx. 190 yards each. Sales and farm tours year-round by appointment, or local delivery is available. Yarns are also available at local retailers.
Call ahead or email us for further information.
Pleasant Hill Farm
www.pleasanthillfarmva.com
pleasanthillfarm@vabb.com
540-937-2344
Pasture-raised pork, broilers, turkeys, eggs. Sells on-site.
Sunshine Acres Farm
briggsmonica@aol.com
540-937-6346
Farm fresh eggs pick up at farm or delivery available to a town location by appointment.
Sweet Valley Farm Dairy
swtvlyfarm@aol.com
540-423-1003
Goats milk hard and soft cheeses, spreads, dips, and handmade goats milk soap. Sells online, select retail locations, and Farmers' Markets.
Sweets By Monique, LLC
sweetsbymonique@verizon.net
703-659-1188
Cakes, Pies, sweet homemade breads, Marmalades, Cupcakes, Brownies, homemade chocolate candies. Dairy free and Gluten free available.
- September 15, 2010
Culpeper Renaissances sixth annual Taste of Culpeper will take place Sunday, October 10, at the Depot in picturesque downtown Culpeper. Experience the very best in Virginia wines, microbrews, and local cuisine from noon until 5:00 p.m. Discover treasures for your home and your table from local artisans and crafters.
Fun and festivities for the entire family promise an enjoyable fall afternoon. The EVHSs Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will provide FREE art projects and games for children. Other free activities will include face painting, moonbounce, and much more. There will also be live music featuring The Battle of the Bands with five diverse local bands competing, and you'll help pick the winner! (The winning band will be determined by crowd reaction, fan ballots, and panel of judges.)
With your ticket to Culpeper Renaissances Taste of Culpeper, youll receive general admission, a souvenir wine glass to commemorate your day, and tastings at each of the wineries and microbreweries. Choose your favorites, then relax, stay awhile, and enjoy the afternoon with wine and beer available for purchase by the glass. Or bring your friends and buy a bottle of wine to share.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Advance tasting tickets ($10.00) are available at the Culpeper Renaissance office located at 127 West Davis Street, Chateau du Reaux at 219 East Davis Street Suite 130, Randys Flowers at 211 West Evans Street, all local StellarOne locations, and all Culpeper Wachovia locations. Tasting tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event for $15.00 for adults. General admission is $5.00 for designated drivers and those 13-20 years old. Admission for those 12 and under is FREE. Food and some items are not included in the cost of admission.
All are welcome! Come and enjoy historic Culpeper for the entire weekend: Culpeper Regional Airports annual free AirFest on Saturday, October 9; the Taste of Culpeper on Sunday, October 10; and Culpepers culinary treasures at the second annual Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 11-17.
www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown.com
- July 3, 2010
Calling all Photographers!
Four Seasons of Main Street
2010-11 Photo Contest
In an ongoing celebration of Virginia Main Streets 25th year, VMS is holding a photo contest for designated communities.
The Contest: Each quarterly contest will feature two content categories. Amateur and professional photographers may participate.
Categories Due by Close of business:
* Images of Summer and Celebrating Diversity Thursday, September 30, 2010
* Images of Fall and Nourishing Community Tuesday, November 30, 2010
* Images of Winter and The business of Main Street Monday, February 28, 2011
* Images of Spring and Main Street Faces Wednesday, May 31, 2011
Submissions: All photographs must be submitted with completed consent and release forms (forms available at the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. office)
Image Requirements: All images must be submitted as a high quality, high resolution JPG (2,400 x 3,400 pixels or 1.5 and 2MB).
Release Requirements: Subjects and photographers must give both Culpeper Renaissance Inc. and Virginia Main Street consent to use the photographs in promotional activities as they see fit, with attribution where possible.
Please contact the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. office at (540)825-4416 for more information
- March 1, 2010
Volunteers and committee members are needed! As CRI begins planning our spring and summer events we need volunteers to serve on committees and as day-of event volunteers. Please contact CRI if you are interested in the following: 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, Farmer's Market, 4th of July Car & Bike Show, Taste of Culpeper, Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House. Be a part of the Culpeper Community, volunteer!
- January 6, 2010
Keep up with the latest Culpeper Downtown happenings such as in-store promotions, concerts, wine and beer tastings, car & bike shows and so much more by becoming a fan of the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Facebook page. We look forward to keeping you in the loop!
Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culpeper-Renaissance-Inc/126178172579?ref=ts
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