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1. Trick or Treat in Glade - Washington County Public Library System...

    

    Wed, Oct 31st - Washington Co Library  Family & Education 0

   It's Trick or Treat time! Watch out for ghosts and goblins and zombies and stop by the Glade Spring library for Halloween treats from 5-7 p.m

2. Sally McCoy (Oct 18) 9 days. Oct-4th to Oct-18th

    

    Thu, Oct 18th - Barter Theatre   0

   “Winner of Barter’s 2018 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights.” ~~ Recommended for mature audience due to language and subject matter ~~ By Alice Stanley ~~ In the midst of the first gruesomely violent event of the legendary Hatfield and McCoy feud, one woman does what she must to save her family. Sally McCoy tells a harrowing and deeply personal story which takes a hard look at how women’s stories and perspectives are too often excluded from our historical narratives. Set in August 1882, Sally’s three eldest sons are captured by the Hatfield clan. Sally defies her womanly place in the home and crosses miles of Appalachian wilderness in the dark of night to save her children from certain death at the vengeful hands of the Hatfields. After traveling all those miles alone, she arrives at the home of the Hatfield patriarch, “Devil” Anse Hatfield, and refuses to let anything stand in her way until she has seen the “Devil” face to face.~~ SPECIAL TALKBACKS:~~ October 6th: 4 Hatfield/ McCoy family members, the director, and some of the cast~~ October 12th: Neil Warren (historian), the director, and some of the cast~~ October 26-28th: Alice Stanley (the playwright) and some of the cast~~ Director's Notes We all know something or other about the epic feud between the Hatfields and McCoys. It is the stuff of American legend- a tribal tale of bloody vengeance that endured for the last 30 years of the 19th century. Maybe this particular feud sticks in the American psyche because it has all the elements of Shakespearean tragedy: family honor, betrayal, bloodlust, star-crossed lovers, and of course, a stolen pig. It was not nearly the bloodiest feud taking place in our young country at the time, but it would capture the imagination of historians and laymen alike, earning the Tug Fork River region the nickname “Murderland”. Ultimately, these two families believed in their own clan, no matter what, kinfolk above all else. And we need only watch five minutes of the evening news to see that this same mentality burns brightly, even today.~~ Our play is set smack dab in the middle of these violent times, as Sally is surrounded by quick tempered men armed with guns, knives, and their blind hatred of “others” that colored every moment of her life. It does not dwell on big sweeping thoughts of social order, nor the decades of infighting that lead up to this dark night. Rather, it concerns itself with strength and fortitude, the incomparable bond, and resolute convictions of a mother’s love. At a time when wives and daughters were the slaves of the poorest families, who could expect such a woman to be brave? And who would allow her to speak her mind?~~ Family was on Sally McCoy’s mind one night in 1882, as she made her way through the dark and treacherous woods to the old Hatfield home. Family. Her boys. Her everything. It would take epic courage to make this journey, to tiptoe across that threshold, to open her mouth, use her voice, and show her hand. Our Sally is a heroine ahead of her time, speaking truth to power; the consequences be damned.~~ Susanne Boulle~~ Director, Sally McCoy ~~ Cast & Credits Cast: Sally McCoy: Tricia Matthews ~~ Devil Anse Hatfield: Michael Poisson ~~ Valentine Hatfield, Anse’s Brother: Nicholas Piper ~~ Johnse Hatfield, Anse’s Son: Shaan Sharma ~~ Cap Hatfield, Anse’s Son: Rusty Allen ~~ Rehearsal AssistantStage Manager: Victoria L. Sutton ~~ Collaborators: Director: Susanne Boulle ~~ Set Designer: Derek Smith ~~ Original Music: Matt Martin ~~ Costume Designer: Lee Martin ~~ Lighting Designer: Camille Davis ~~ Sound Designer: Tony Angelini ~~ Scenic Designer: Kevin Dudley ~~ Wig and Makeup Designer: Whitney Kaibel ~~ Props Master: Helen Stratakes ~~ Stage Manager: Sara Douglas ~~ Corporate Sponsor: Farris Service Group ~~ Media Sponsor: ~~ Photos Videos

3. Elf: The Musical (Nov 16) 52 days. Nov-16th to Dec-30th

    

    Fri, Nov 16th - Barter Theatre   0

   Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin ~~ Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin ~~ Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum ~~ A hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa’s bag and is taken back to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities force him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help remember the true meaning of Christmas. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.~~ Cast & Credits Corporate Sponsors: ~~ ~~ ~~ Media Sponsors: ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

4. Trick or Treat at the Library - Washington County Public Library...

    

    Tue, Oct 30th - Washington Co Library  Family & Education 0

   It's Trick or Treat Time at the library. Put on your costumes and join us at the main library for treats and our pumpkin contest

5. All Treats, No Tricks - Washington County Public Library System (...

    

    Wed, Oct 31st - Washington Co Library  Family & Education 0

   Don your costume and come trick or treat at the Mendota branch library

6. Sign up for "Founding Families of Southwest Virginia," to be...

    

    Thu, Oct 18th - Washington County Public Library  Family & Education 0

   Sign up for "Founding Families of Southwest Virginia," to be presented by Randy Smith (history) and Jill Minor (genealogy) on October 24 at 5:30 p.m. Call the library to register at 676-6391 or sign up online at www.wcpl.net/ research/ cla sses/ .

7. The Birds - Washington County Public Library System (Oct 26)

    

    Fri, Oct 26th - Washington Co Library  Family & Education 0

   Movies for Grown-ups continues with The Birds. Director Alfred Hitchcock's thriller centers on a California coastal town under avian assault

8. Steampunk & Harry Potter - Washington County Public Library S...

    

    Wed, Oct 31st - Washington Co Library   0

   Dress up as your favorite Steampunk or Harry Potter character and come to our Halloween party. Refreshments, games, trivia, photo prop

9. Women in Business Conference (Oct 23)

    

    Tue, Oct 23rd - VA Highlands  Family & Education 0

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