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Musings: A Teen Writer’s Workshop Join other teen writers every month for mini-workshops, prompts, new techniques, and insight into the publishing world. Feel free to bring writing or art samples with you and receive helpful feedback, but it’s totally optional. All writing welcome, including poetry, non-fiction, and fanfiction! Grades 7-12. First Tuesdays at 6:30pm January …
Eddie from Ohio's Michael Clem plays his adopted home in Central Virginia (Batesville) once again for his annual birthday show. His Michael Clem Trio of Five is a full band comprised of his favorite Cville players: Rusty Speidel on guitar, Thomas Gunn on bass & guitar, Matty Metcalfe on keys & squeeze, Paul Rosner on …
Crozet Calendar Photography Join the Crozet Gazette and National Geographic Photographer Sam Abell for a slideshow and discussion of this year’s Crozet Gazette Calendar photography selections. 2018 Crozet Gazette calendars will be available to purchase. All ages. Saturday, January 6 at 3:00pm
Johnny B and the Goodes are back at the Batesville Market, playing blues rock ’n’ roll and rhythm music in the style of the greats of the 40's, 50's, and 60's. Johnny B delivers his masterful blues harp performances backed by veteran blues rhythm section Steve Riggs (bass) and Paul Hammond (drums), along with award-winning …
Itinerant bluesy folk singer-songwriter Philip Gibbs, a native of Austin, TX, has played more than 2500 shows in 35 states over the past 20 years. After spending five years on the road in the early 2010s, Gibbs spent a year and a half holed up in the High Rockies, experimenting and performing with a mountain …
2 Wishes Trio is a vocal trio featuring jazz, pop and soulful harmonies, with vocalist Joy Kuhar, guitarist/singer/songwriter Mike D'Antoni, and guitar/mandolin/violin/songwriter Dan Sebring. Their arrangements of old favorites, and originals will captivate you!
Live Poets Too Bring several poems to share, either of your own authorship or another’s, then sit back and enjoy listening to the language of the poet. Optional writing prompts provided upon group interest. Ages 18+. Second Mondays at 7:00pm January 8
Teen Best of 2017 Walk the red carpet and fight for your favorites of 2017. We compile the nominations and popcorn, you provide the intense opinions and lively debate. Grades 6-12. Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30-8:00pm
Wee Ones A special time for babies and caregivers to read, sing, move, and play! No siblings, please; this is a special one-on -one time. Each baby will need the full attention of his or her caregiver. For 12 to 23 month-olds. Required winter registration begins December 20 at 9:00am. Birthdate must fall between 1/11/16 …
Meditation for New Beginnings Learn effective techniques to reduce stress, and improve your overall health, and then take part in a short meditation sitting. Long-time meditator Gerry Gorman will lead this engaging workshop that will help you start the year off right. Ages 14+. Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30pm
Tales for Twos A fun half hour that promotes verbal, motor and social skills through the use of stories, songs, rhymes, and more. For 2-year-olds and young 3-year-olds with an accompanying adult. Winter registration begins December 18 at 1:00pm. Thursdays at 9:30am. Winter Session: January 11 – March 1
Alphabet Soup Designed to help grow our next generation of readers, Alphabet Soup is a fun half-hour of stories, songs, dancing and more. This group is for older 3, 4 and 5-year-olds who are ready to enjoy story time on their own, without an accompanying adult or younger siblings. Winter registration begins December 18 at …
Move and Groove Never mind the weather. Come do some indoor movin’ and groovin’. Dance to music you create on a floor piano. Test your skills on an indoor obstacle course. Create a pancake pileup. Silly fun for ages 5-9. Requested registration begins December 23. Saturday, January 13 at 2:00pm
“American Icons” by Carrol Mallin Art on the Trax will “American Icons” by Carrol Mallin during the month of January, with a Second Saturday Artist Reception on Saturday, January 13th from 4-6pm. Mallin has come to painting late in life, during her retirement from careers in psychotherapy and the Episcopal ministry. Color is what captures …
Once again, our local heroes The Pollocks will step onto the magic carpet in the The Batesville Market, serenade us with their greatest hits and new material! Listen and download their latest songs now at: noisetrade.com/thepollocks.
The Ragged Mountain String Band plays old-time Appalachian tunes and songs with a modern day appeal and sensibility. Pleasing to traditionalists, jam band fans...and regular folks, too. C-Ville Weekly calls them "... a local summit of sweet bluegrass."
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) We need your ideas! The Teen Advisory Board helps the library plan and lead teen programs, displays, and activities. Members enjoy snacks and receive volunteer hours. It’s your library, make a difference! Grades 6-12. TAB is currently closed to new members. New applications will be kept on file for one year. …
The CCAC meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, usually at the Crozet Library. It is an advisory committee that provides assistance to County staff and the Board of Supervisors on civic/community issues related to implementation of the Crozet Master Plan in accordance with established county procedures. Visit: http://www.albemarle.org/ccac
Natural Public Lands of Virginia with Ben Greenberg Join us as we kick-off another year of Third Thursday at The Lodge. Our first presenter will be Ben Greenberg, a well-known landscape photographer and author of Natural Virginia. Ben will be presenting his remarkable color photographs of the state's natural public treasures, ranging from the Potomac …
We plan to cut the Rowcross trail in the East Village of Old Trail, which will involve mowing, weedwhacking, lopping, and some chain saw work. Meet at 9:00 am at the east end of Rowcross Street(directions below). Wear layers, sturdy shoes, gloves, and bring water and tools if you have them--but we will provide tools as well. Directions to …
Nursery Rhyme Rumpus Enter your favorite rhymes and romps with this Mother Goose Movement program. Hey Diddle Diddle, can you help the spoon run away with an egg? Build a house better than a little pig? Jump a candlestick more nimbly than Jack? Come try your skills at our Nursery Rhyme Rumpus. Ages 2-6. Requested …
You won't want to miss this! Rusty Speidel hosts a group of amazing local musicians - together in one place for one night only! Mariana Bell, Genna Matthew Music, Bahlmann Abbot, Butch Taylor Music, along with Teswar Wood on bass and Paul Rosner on drums.
Live jazz performance by Jazz 1-2-3 Joe Tucker on Bass Robert Larue on Sax David Weiss on Piano
Gary Hatter is a singer-songwriter from Afton, Virginia. His intrinsic style of writing features an eclectic blend of country, folk, blues, and gospel that is sure to warm the heart!
Paws to Read Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Lucy, a registered therapy animal with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Any young reader may sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. Required registration. Monday, January 22 from 1:00-2:00pm
LEGO at the Library Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! Ages 5-11. Requested registration begins January 2. Monday, January 22 at 2:00pm
A Night at the Movies Join the Crozet Library for a night at the movies with theater-style popcorn and drinks. Refer to ratings for age restrictions. Monthly on Mondays at 6:30pm* January 22: The Big Sick (2017)
Novel Revision Workshop Writing is rewriting! Learn techniques for revising your plot, making your sentences sing, and helping your characters leap off the page. Ideal for folks with in-progress or finished novels, but all creative writers can benefit. Grades 6 through adult. Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30-8:00pm
More Fascinating than Fiction Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and yes, sometimes more fascinating than fiction, it’s NON-FICTION! Come into the library and listen in as we highlight some incredible stories from history and today, enjoy an afternoon snack and chat about books you’ve been reading. Ages 5-9. Requested registration …
At this meeting we will elect officers for the coming year and plan future workdays.
Don't miss some of the Charlottesville area's premier jazz artists... the Robert Jospé Express Trio is Butch Taylor on keyboards, Dhara Goradia on bass, and Robert Jospé on drums. Robert Jospé Express released a double CD in October of 2014, featuring a mix of classic jazz compositions and styles. Butch Taylor played and recorded with …
On Sunday, January 28, the Batesville Market welcomes Mike & Niko Cvetanovich, with Nick Andre Berkin on piano. The father & son duo have played together around the area at various venues, including last Father’s Day for the Market's Chickapig event. You’ll hear classic folk rock, blues, and original music. Nick Berkin has been gaining …
Health Literacy Apps Learn about the latest health literacy related apps for your mobile device or tablet. Try out some health apps on the library's iPads, or bring your own device to get help downloading apps. Ages 14+. Required registration begins January 16. Monday, January 29 at 6:30pm
Stitches Handcraft Group Bring any handwork project you’re working on or are interested in learning, and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. Ages 8 to adult. Last Tuesdays of the Month at 4:30pm: January 30
Saturday, February 3 at 2-4:30pm Teens will choose the most underrated animated movie from a selection prepared by the Teen Advisory Board, rated PG or PG-13. Grades 6-12. Walk-ins welcome.
Fresh from recording their new EP, Bobblehead returns to the Batesville Market! Combining influences like the Beatles, Devo, B-52’s, Cole Porter, Kate Bush, the Clash, and Elvis Costello, even Charo and Don Knotts, Bobblehead offers a sound that fits no radio station genre. Instead, they’ve thrown ‘em all down on the floor and picked 'em …
During the month of February, Crozet Artisan Depot proudly presents the work of chocolatier Jennifer Mowad of Cocoa & Spice. Jennifer will be at the Second Saturday Opening Reception on February 10 from 3-5pm in the historic Crozet train depot. The event will include many samples of Cocoa & Spice products as well as a display of the tools she …
Views From The Ice: Bering Glacier, Alaska Local photo journalist Bill Reckert is exhibiting his collection of dramatic photographs of Alaska’s Bering Glacier here at Batesville during the month of February. Mr. Reckert will also be giving a presentation about his work on February 4th at 1:30 PM. Bering Glacier is the largest temperate glacier …