SHENANARTS will hold auditions for “The Outsiders” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the ShenanArts nTelos Theatre, 300 Churchville Ave., Staunton. Materials for readings will be supplied. Show dates are Oct. 22-24 and 29-31 with the possibility of two shows a day on either Oct. 22 or 29. For additional information, e-mail mecstage4@gmail.com.
MASTERWORKS CHORUS OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY will hold auditions for new singers at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 127 E. High St., Woodstock. For more information or to schedule an audition, call Artistic Director Dr. Betty Karol Wilson at (540) 740-8841. www.masterworkschorus.com
EMU THEATER will present “The Last Five Years” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Sept. 1, 3-4 on Thomas Plaza at the EMU Campus Center. EMU students Stephen Kniss and Kelsey Landes star in this contemporary song-cycle musical, an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actor told from both points of view. General admission is $5. Tickets are available by calling 432-4360 and at the door.
LEET SHAKES/GOLDEN DUCK PRODUCTIONS will present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Sunday evenings this summer in the Roots Music Hall at Mockingbird, 123 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Shows will be shown in rotation twice a month. Shows include “ ’Til Death Do Us Part,” “A Murder of Convention,” “Sudden Death” and “Mountain of Crime.” Tickets are $12 for entertainment and patrons may order from the Mockingbird menu during the show. Limited space is available with seating beginning at 4:45 p.m. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. For reservations or information, call (540) 213-8777 or visit www.mockingbird123.com.
BLACKFRIARS PLAYHOUSE will present the 2010 summer season performances through Aug. 29. Season is under way with “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Othello” and “Wild Oats.” The 2010 fall season opens with a pay-what-you-will preview performance of “Henry IV, Part 2” on Sept. 2. A pay-what-you-will opening night will be held on Sept. 3. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinee performances start at 2 p.m. For a schedule and ticket prices or to order tickets, call (877) 682-4236 or (540) 851-1733 or visit www.ASCstaunton.com. 10 S. Main St., Staunton.
POETRY WORKSHOP for adults and older students will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Sept. 11 at the Landes Art Center, 18 Mountain View St., Petersburg, W.Va. Workshop will be led by Devon McNamara, W.Va. Wesleyan College professor. Registration is $5 for adults and $3 for students. A Slam poetry reading competition will follow the workshop from 1-4 p.m. Competition is open to all adults and older student readers (including people not in the workshop). Audience admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, workshop participants free. Rules are available at the Moomau Library and at sites.google.com/site/gcartscouncil. (304) 257-4674.
OPEN STAGE WITH RAGGEDY DAN continues at 7:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Features musical acts, comedy and more. Free. Show may be preempted by scheduled events. www.PerformingArtsLuray.org.

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REGAL HARRISONBURG 14 is located at 381 University Blvd., Harrisonburg. 434-7733.
SUTER SCIENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM at EMU is featuring “Iron Man 2” at 10 p.m. on Sept. 3 and “The Karate Kid” at 10 p.m. on Sept. 10 and 8 p.m. on Sept. 11. Tickets are $2.50 at the door. 432-4362.
THOMAS PLAZA will feature an outdoor showing of “The Princess Bride” at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the EMU Campus Center. Free. 432-4363.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS SERIES continues at 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Westover Park with a showing of “The Blind Side.” Bring a blanket and sit on the hill behind the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center. Free. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, movie will be shown inside. Movies subject to change. 433-9168 or lynnt@harrisonburgva.gov.
VISULITE CINEMA will feature “Eat Pray Love” and “The Kids Are All Right” through Aug. 26. The theater is located on North Augusta Street in Staunton. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $6 for students (with ID), military and seniors. (540) 885-9966 or www.visulitecinema.com.

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THE BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET, featuring Jimmy Blackwood, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Weyers Cave Community Center. A donation will be accepted. (540) 280-2070.
THOMAS PLAZA will feature The Remedy in an outdoor concert at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the EMU Campus Center. Free. Rain location will be the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. 432-4362.
COURT SQUARE THEATER will feature Jubal’s Kin at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 3. Tickets are $7 in advance, $5 for students and seniors and all tickets are $4 more at the door. 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. 433-9189 or visit www.courtsquaretheater.com.
FRIDAYS ON THE SQUARE features music and movies alternating weekly through Sept. 3 on Court Square. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and movies at 8 p.m. In case of rain, events will be held under the Turner Pavilion, across from the Daily News-Record, 231 S. Liberty St. The entertainment continues music by Everyday People on Aug. 27. Fridays on the Square will conclude with a showing of “Ashes of American Flags” on Sept. 3.
“AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL MUSIC,” featuring Cara Ellen Modisett and Bendy Goodfriend, will open the Performing Arts Luray’s sixth season at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for youth younger than 18. Tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim and Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through InstantSeats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, advance purchase is recommended. Cash bar will be open. (540) 743-3311 or visit www.PerformingArtsLuray.org.
HUMPBACK ROCKS MOUNTAIN FARM will host Sunnyside from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 29. Free. Bring a chair. Picnics welcome. Milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. (540) 943-4716.
JOHN COCHRAN, the 2010 West Virginia state fiddle champion, along with his band, The Trail Blazers, will perform at the Harr Theater of the Landes Community Arts Center, 18 Mountain View St., Petersburg, W.Va., from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 27. $10. (304) 637-2009.
SUNTRUST MOUNTAIN JAMBOREE will be held from 2-9 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Massanutten Resort. Event features music by Soul Dressing, Big Leg Emma, The Recipe and The Hackens Boys; kids activities, beer garden and food vendors available. Tickets are $15. Free admission for activity card holders and children younger than 10. $15 off WaterPark admission with advance ticket purchase. Tickets available at The Market and The General Store at Massanutten, The Hardesty-Higgins House or online at www.MassResort.com/Jamboree. Held rain or shine, no pets, weapons or outside food or beverages; proper ID required. Food and beverages not included in admission price. Proceeds will benefit the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association.
2010 FUNDFEST concludes on Sept. 3 when Burning Bridges will perform during the Friday Final Finale! Assisting charity will be the March of Dimes. Concerts run from 6-8:30 p.m. on the grassy lot across from the Daily News-Record, 231 S. Liberty St., Harrisonburg, and are hosted by the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA.
JAZZ IN THE PARK continues at 8 p.m. on Thursdays in Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton. Featured are the Dixie Power Trio on Aug. 26 and Funk’n Junction on Sept. 2. Free. Concessions available. Held rain or shine.
STAUNTON MUSIC FESTIVAL will present “Summer Sounds,” a nine-day celebration of vocal, choral and instrumental music performed by American and European musicians, through Aug. 28 at various locations in downtown Staunton. Events include eight main-stage festival concerts and many free events, including pre-concert talks, lunchtime concerts, masterclasses and the Music-Story Project. For a complete listing of events and ticket information, visit www.stauntonmusicfestival.com.
COURT SQUARE THEATER will host a CD release concert for Danny Knicely at 8 p.m. on Aug. 26, featuring Danny Knicely, Nate Leath, Aimee Curl and Bert Carlson. Tickets are $15 in advance and $19 at the door. 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. www.CourtSquareTheater.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL will conclude with performances by Cherryholmes and Drymill Road at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. Tickets are $27 and $22. The Tom Cunningham Orchestra  performs at 7 p.m. on Sept. 5. Tickets are $25 and $20. For tickets, call (800) 459-3396.
GUITAR CLASSES AT HARRISONBURG PARKS AND RECREATION, featuring beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate-level, will be held at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. respectively on Tuesdays evenings from Sept. 14-Oct. 19 and during a follow-up six-week session from Oct. 26-Nov. 30 at Westover Park, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Center. The six one-hour, small-group sessions are led by musician/instructor Bob Bersson. Registration begins on Sept. 7 by phone at 433-9168 or in person from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday at Westover Park. (845) 417-1371.

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ARTFUL DODGER COFFEEHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE is featuring an exhibit of oil paintings by John Bell during August. Also featured is a live musical showcase at 7 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays; karaoke night at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Team Trivia at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, $75 first prize; Salsa Night with free dance lessons at 9 p.m. on Thursdays, $5 cover; DJ Dance Party with DJ Fé and guest DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Special weekly events listed online. 47 Court Square, Harrisonburg. 432-1179 or www.artfuldodger.org.
BARREN RIDGE VINEYARDS features live music from 7-10 p.m. every third Friday of the month. Bring a picnic or call by Tuesday to pre-order a catered buffet meal, $15 per person. Concert is $10 per person, wine glass included. No outside alcohol. Children younger than 12 admitted free. www.barrenridgevineyards.com. 9894 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville. (540) 248-3300.
BENNIE’S BEACH has karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 8399 Brocks Gap Road, Broadway. 896-9828.
BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE will host The Sketties at 8 p.m. on Sept. 3. Also featured are Team Trivia from 8-10:30 p.m. Mondays; Punk Rock Tuesdays with live DJs from 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; live shows every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; DJs and bands featured every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Downstairs bar open from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. daily; 21 and older after 10 p.m. 181 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-6453 or www.bluenileva.com.
BOURBON STREET ON MAIN features Sondio Master with DJ Roy on Sundays, 18 and older; Minus 20 Below Teen Night for ages 16-20 from 7 p.m. to midnight on Tuesdays, $12 includes appetizer; Open Mic Night and Reggae and Reggeton on Wednesdays, 18 and older all night; Thursday Nights, Still On! Top 40, dance and hip-hop with DJ Jekyll and DJ Hyde on Thursdays, 18 and older, must enter before 10:30 p.m.; Dress to Impress Fridays, 21 and older (no tennis shoes or jeans), and Ladies Night on Saturdays, 21 and older free until 11 p.m., DJs from Richmond, Harrisonburg and Northern Virginia. Thursday is also College Night, $5 for 21 and older, $7 for younger than 21, free before 10:30 p.m. all summer for 21 and older. Restaurant open 4-9:30 p.m. daily, food served until 1:30 a.m. daily. Bar/lounge opens nightly at 9:30 p.m., entertainment ends at 1:30 a.m. 1588 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. www.thebourb.com.
CLEMENTINE will feature American Aquarium at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, $3, and Adam Shenk at 8 p.m. on Aug. 29, $5.  Clementine also features DJ Neals Barkley on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., free. Free movies on Mondays; Team Trivia Night on Tuesdays from 9-11 p.m. for teams of six or fewer. Host is LOLA. 153 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8881.
CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS is open for tours and tastings from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. East Timber Ridge Road, Mount Crawford. 234-0505 or www.crosskeysvineyards.com.
DAVE’S DOWNTOWN TAVERNA features an open stage night from 9:30 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays; The Greg Lyons Trio (jazz) from 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays and live bands on Saturdays, $3. 121 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 564-1487 or www.davestaverna.com.
DUKERZ SPORTS GRILLE features team trivia with cash prizes at 9 p.m. on Mondays; Mike Davis from 10 p.m.-midnight on Wednesdays; live music from 8:30 p.m.-midnight on Fridays; karaoke at 9 p.m.-midnight on Saturdays. Beginning Sept. 12, brunch will be served on Sundays. Pre-season football featured at 8 p.m. on most Thursdays and Fridays. 243 Neff Ave., Harrisonburg. 434-4745 or www.dukerz.com.
FAREWAYS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE features Jimmy O on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All ages, no cover. Massanutten Resort. 289-5794.
FINNIGAN’S COVE has shows at 10 p.m. Cover charges vary. 30 W. Water St., Harrisonburg. 433-9874.
FIRETOP BAR & GRILL hosts DJ show with karaoke from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and belly dancers from 9-11:30 p.m. on Fridays. 1971 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg. 560-1405.
GOLD CROWN BILLIARDS offers the following: restaurant employees play free with proof of employment all day Mondays; on Tuesdays, APA League from 7-10:30 p.m.; open mic from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wednesdays, ladies play free, all day; free poker tournaments on Thursdays and Sundays from 8-11 p.m. Silver Fox and Rach will host karaoke from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Saturdays, no cover, also ladies night, free. Gold Crown also offers pool tournaments from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Open noon-2 a.m. 92 Chestnut Ridge Drive, Harrisonburg. 434-9888.
HIDEAWAY LOUNGE features live acoustic entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. All ages, no cover. Local musicians featured. Karaoke featured Sunday nights, Texas Hold ’Em Wednesday nights and trivia Thursday nights. Massanutten WaterPark. 437-3390.
L’ITALIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE features a beer tasting on the third Thursday of the month, $25 per person. Includes four-course meal and five glasses of different microbrewery beers, reservations required. 815 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 433-0961.
LITTLE GRILL COLLECTIVE features bingo every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., prizes include homemade cookies, Little Grill T-shirts and other items, free; open mic at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, hosted by Chris Howdyshell, free, and live music every Friday at 8 p.m., pass the hat for tips. 621 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. 434-3594.
LOCAL CHOP AND GRILL HOUSE features Greg Ward Acoustic from 7:30-10 p.m. on Wednesdays. Acoustic reggae, Motown, rock and originals. Free. 56 W. Gay St., Harrisonburg. www.gwpreggae.com. 801-0505.
MULLIGANS PUB & EATERY features Brent Hull from 9 p.m.-midnight on Tuesdays. Karaoke runs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays, $3. Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. I-81, Exit 225 at the Holiday Inn, 125 Fairway Lane, Staunton. (540) 248-6020 or www.himulligans.com.
PARADISE CITY GENTLEMEN’S CLUB, $20 admission for men, women admitted free when accompanied by a man. 15628 W.Va. 259 South, Mathias, W.Va. (304) 897-8200.
PUEBLO GRANDE FAMILY MEXICAN GRILL features a mariachi band monthly. 2455 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 437-9919.
THE BASEMENT LOUNGE will feature After Shock on Aug. 27, $8; Nathan Neff on Aug. 28, $10; City Limits on Sept. 3, $8; Long Shot Love Affair and All Numb on Sept. 4, $10; SP511 on Sept. 10, $10 and Cazihmere on Sept. 11, $10. The lounge has karaoke and a DJ on Thursdays, no cover. Doors open at 8 p.m. 3190 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 434-2367 or www.basementbarandlounge.com.
QUEEN CITY BREWING features bluegrass, old-time and Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, which includes a beer and wine tasting. Free. 834 Springhill Road, Staunton. 213-8014.
SORRELS LOUNGE features live acoustic music with a little of everything from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, Staunton. www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com.
VALLEY LANES SPORTS GRILL hosts karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 3106 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-0008.
WINESTYLES — HARRISONBURG features free wine tastings from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. 4745 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird. 434-WINE (9463) or www.winestyles.net/harrisonburg.

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150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY is open from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and other times by appointment. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or www.150franklinstreetgallery.com.
AREA YOUTH ART EXHIBITION, featuring more than 80 two- and three-dimensional works created by pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students from Harrisonburg City Schools, Eastern Mennonite School, Redeemer Classical School and Woodland Montessori School, will be shown from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday-Friday through Dec. 14 in the first floor hall at Memorial Hall, JMU. Sponsored by JMU’s College of Education. Free. 568-6572.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY will feature “Trinkets, Textures and Tones,” an exhibit by Nancy Lovallo during August and an exhibit by leather artist Paul Burnett will be featured during September. Michael Thomas Cash will perform from 7-10 p.m. on Sept. 3 during First Friday. The gallery also features Alex Hofgren in an open studio from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays. Free. Tuesday night classes have been cancelled until further notice. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. 5998 Main St., Mount Jackson. (540) 477-4131 or www.theartgroup.org.
BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ART STUDENT EXHIBIT, featuring the work of 10 senior art majors and an art minor, will be shown through Sept. 15 at the Bridgewater College satellite gallery on the corridor walls in front of Court Square Theater, Cally’s Restaurant and Downtown Wine & Gourmet. Exhibit consists of works by William L. Armentrout, Brian Brown, Courtney Amelia Clinedinst, Erika M. Dirnagl, Matthew R. Greyard, Virginia H. Parham, Emily Pflaum, Brooke Rhodes, Stacey A. Scott, Emily A. Wolek and Lindsay Kaye Johnson. Free.
DARRIN-McHONE ARTS GALLERY AT THE SMITH HOUSE will host “Maps from Incognesia,” an exhibit by Holly George, through Aug. 27. In conjunction with First Fridays Downtown, the gallery will host a book signing for Sarah Byrd’s first novel, “Finding the Way Home,” from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 3. Byrd, a graduate of JMU, will read excerpts from her book at 6 p.m. A joint reception for Michael Hough’s sculptures and Byrd’s novel will be held in the Rhapsody Room. Live acoustic sets will be played by Kimmon Waldruff and refreshments will be served. “Morning Calm Korea,” a permanent ceramic tile installation by Sukjin Choi, is featured in the sculpture garden. “The Three Graces,” a steel welded sculpture by Michael Hough, is also featured in the sculpture garden. Exhibits are presented by The Arts Council of the Valley. Free. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8779 or www.ValleyArts.org.
ART STUDIO POTTERY is featuring Clay Basket, woven by husband and wife team Phil and Gail Sellers, as well as the work of glass artist Philip Jacobs. Joe Mattson and Magan Stevens are showing a display of blown lamps and vessels and Rick Jarvis is showing glass disks. Open studio with potters available to speak with visitors. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 346 Endless Caverns Road, three miles south of New Market. (540) 896-4400 or www.artstudiopottery.com.
ARTWORKS GALLERY is open from noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 131 Grace St., Harrisonburg.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS CENTER is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (540) 453-2380 or www.brcc.edu/fac/.
BRAITHWAITE STUDIOS is a working studio of carved and etched glass for doors, windows, gifts and awards. The studio offers classes to make suncatchers for groups and individuals as well as a gallery of local fine art. The studio also features the work of John and Jane Braithwaite. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 415 Mason St. (Va. 257 West), Dayton. 879-2110 or www.braithwaitestudios.com.
COMMON GOOD MARKETPLACE is featuring a revolving exhibit of EMU student art pieces. A new collection will be featured every three months. A variety of media are represented, from photography and paintings to mixed media and print pieces. Works by art professors are included. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. 841 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg.
CRAFTY HANDS features the work of artists P. Buckley Moss, Ken Schuler and David Kreider as well as potters Rudy Tucker and Kreg Owens, baskets by Janet Morgan and jewelry from around the world. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Located in the Dayton Farmers Market, Va. 42, Dayton. 879-2049 or www.daytonfarmersmarket.com.
CROMER-TRUMBO HOUSE, located on the grounds of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society Heritage Center, 382 High St., Dayton, is a 19th-century brick farmhouse pre-dating the Civil War. The original log structure has been restored as the kitchen. Furnishings include the Victorian collection of antiques and decorative arts bequeathed by Mary Spitzer Etter.  Tours, which are docent-led, will be conducted from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 28. Admission is $8, includes museum exhibits. Reservations recommended. 879-2616 or www.heritagecenter.com.
D. RALPH HOSTETTER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Suter Science Center at EMU, is home to more than 6,000 artifacts and specimens and a hands-on Discovery Room. Highlights include a fluorescent rock room, a 3,000-year-old mummy hand, full-mount American bison, Kodiak bear, Rocky Mountain goat and two-headed calf; collections of Virginia wildlife, insects from Virginia and around the world; minerals, fossils, marine life and more; open 2-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 3-12; open for educational tours and workshops to school, church and civic groups by appointment by calling 432-4400 or e-mailing dossc@emu.edu.
ELKTON WELCOME CENTER is open from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays and features more than 300 Elkton-area photographs on display. Free. Souvenirs available. 306 Spotswood Trail in downtown Elkton. (540) 405-9460 or e-mail cgrady112@comcast.net.
EMU STUDENT GALLERY is located at University Commons (adjacent to Common Grounds Coffeehouse). Free. 432-4362.
FRANCES PLECKER EDUCATION CENTER is featuring “Images of the Valley,” a photography exhibit by Diane Elliott, through Aug. 31. The center is also hosting a walk-in plant sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through late October. The center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, off University Boulevard. Free. Call 568-3194 for tours. www.jmu.edu/arboretum.
THE GALLERY @ FESTIVAL EXHIBITION is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesdays-Fridays in Room 2104 of the Festival Conference and Student Center, JMU. Free.
HARDESTY-HIGGINS HOUSE VISITOR CENTER is offering self-guided Harrisonburg Rockingham Heritage Tours brochures. The center is located at 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-8935.
HARTZLER LIBRARY GALLERY is open from 7:45 a.m.-midnight Mondays-Thursdays; 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays; noon-6 p.m. Saturdays; and from 2 p.m.-midnight Sundays. Located on the third floor of Hartzler Library, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg. 432-4175.
THE HERITAGE MUSEUM, 382 High St., Dayton, is featuring a special exhibit on loan from the Library of Congress. It details the hand-drawn maps that Jed Hotchkiss made for Confederate generals during the Civil War. These were the first detailed maps of the Shenandoah Valley that aided Stonewall Jackson’s successful military strategy in his Shenandoah Valley Campaign. One can also see the permanent exhibits of local folk art, real-life displays depicting the history of the central valley, Emma Lyon Bryan’s painting of 1867 Harrisonburg and a wall-size electric map of Civil War action in the valley. The museum features a genealogy library and bookstore. Visit the website, www.heritagecenter.com, for upcoming events, historical resources and online bookstore. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 admission. (540) 879-2616. Sponsored by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society.
HOUFF COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY HALL will host an exhibit by watercolorist Charlie Raisner during August. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily. 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. 828-2550.
INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL STUDIES GALLERY EXHIBITION is open from noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Room 208 of Roop Hall, JMU. 568-2527.
JMU DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE features a collection of more than 500 crystals and gemstones from around the world from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Free. Room 6139, Memorial Hall. 568-6130.
JMU METEORITE COLLECTION, in the first and second floor hallways of the physics and chemistry building, features fragments of meteoroids from Diablo Canyon, Ariz., the Sahara Desert and the Central European Strewn Field. Free.
MAINSTREET OF YESTERYEAR is located at Shenandoah Caverns. The Yellow Barn includes antique farm wagons, equipment, an indoor beehive, country store, wine shop, tobacco press, revolving stage and more. Admission to Main Street of Yesteryear is included in the entrance fees to Shenandoah Caverns and American Celebration on Parade. The caverns are located at exit 269 off I-81, five miles north of New Market. (540) 477-2432.
THE HOPKINS CABIN @ MASSANUTTEN has opened its 2010 season of the Artists of the Week Art Show and Sale at The Hopkins Cabin inside Massanutten Village. Eighteen local artists will present their work in a variety of media on a rotating basis, so new works are presented at least every two weeks. The shows will continue every weekend from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 3. The art show benefits The Rockingham Springs Arboretum at Hopkins Cabin. Admission is free. www.rockinghamspringsarboretum.com.
MILLER GALLERY will feature an exhibit of pottery by ceramic artist Rudy Tucker from Bridgewater from Aug. 30-Sept. 29. An artist’s talk will be held at 4 p.m. on Sept. 6 in Boitnott Room followed by an artist’s reception from 5-7 in the gallery. Free. The gallery is located at Bridgewater College and is open from 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-11 p.m. Sunday. 828-5486.
MILLER-KITE MUSEUM is now open from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays through Labor Day weekend. The museum, which served as Stonewall Jackson’s headquarters April 19-30, 1862, is located at 310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton. Free. 578-3046 or e-mail historyed@msn.com or visit www.elktonhistoricalsociety.com.
NEW IMAGE GALLERY is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-4 p.m. on Friday and 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. 131 W. Grace St., Harrisonburg. Free. 568-7175.
OASIS GALLERY is hosting an exhibit, “The Art of Wood,” featuring wooden pieces by various OASIS artists. Also featured is “A Garden of Baskets,” an exhibit of baskets by Brenda Fairweather. The gallery hosts a free multi-genre open musical jam session from 6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month. See website for upcoming musical events. The gallery is open from noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon-8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. 103 S. Main St., 442-8188 or www.oasisartgallery.com.
PARK GABLES GALLERY will host the 24th Annual 2010 Members’ Art Exhibit presented by the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 12-Oct. 31. An opening reception and presentation of awards will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 12. 1491 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg. 564-3400, artexhibit@vmrc.org or www.vmrc.org.
PLAINS DISTRICT MEMORIAL MUSEUM’S exhibit tells the story of the heritage of the United States through the history of its flags — U.S., Virginia, Rockingham County and the progression of those flown in the South during the Civil War. The exhibit is also a tribute to all Americans who have served to establish and preserve the nation’s freedom. Among the displays are flags flown or displayed in honor of some of the residents, photographs of local veterans, a collection of sheet music from the World War eras and displays of weapons used in wars from the French and Indian through WWII. A highlight is the special collection of Civil War weapons on loan from an area collector. The exhibit will run through Aug. 29. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday-Sunday. Free. 176 N. Main St., Timberville. 896-7058.
PRISM GALLERY is located on the lower level of JMU’s Festival Conference and Student Center, 1301 Carrier Drive, Harrisonburg. Free. 568-6934.
REUEL B. PRITCHETT MUSEUM features a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts. Free. Located on the ground floor of Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. Open 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free, wheelchair accessible. To schedule a group visit, call 828-5462.
SAWHILL GALLERY is featuring an exhibit by Clarence Morgan, Wampler Distinguished professor, Cultural Connections artist-in-residence in the JMU School of Art and Art History, through Sept. 24. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Free. The gallery is located in JMU’s Duke Hall, on the corner of Main and Grace streets in Harrisonburg. 568-6407.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ART CENTER will feature the work of mixed media college artist Benjamin L. Frey in the Invitational Gallery during August. Featured in the Hall Galleries will be the works of the center’s studio artists and the Members Gallery will feature art from recycled objects. Exhibits will run through Aug. 31. The galleries are open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. on Sundays. The center is located at 126 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. (540) 949-7662 or www.svacart.com.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY is featuring ongoing exhibits at Taste of Thai, 919 S. High St.; Joshua Wilton House, 412 S. Main St., Rocktown Gift Shoppe in the Hardesty-Higgins House,  and Skyline Café and Art near the entrance to Massanutten Resort, U.S. 33 East, Elkton. Exhibits may be viewed during regular business hours. www.shenandoahvalleywatercolor.com.
SoLACE STUDIOS is the working studio of fiber artist Barb Polin. In addition to Polin’s marbled silk and leather clothing and accessories, the studio also features the handcrafts of more than 75 American craftsmen. Studio hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. 193 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton. 298-5222 or www.solaceinc.com.
SPECTRUM STUDIOS is hosting the exhibit “A Diverse Matter: The Complexities of Contemporary Painting,” featuring the work of Eliza Burke Greene, Eric Finzi, Duk Ju, Linda Kin, Patrick Loehr, Andrew Moeller, Laure Stevens Lubin and George Peterson. 162C Greenville Ave., Staunton. (540) 292-6260.
SPITZER ART CENTER is open noon-5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free. Classes offered by local artists. 486 W. Market St., Harrisonburg. (540) 448-3755.
STAUNTON AUGUSTA ART CENTER is featuring the exhibit “Wine: Maps, Silver, and Glass” through Sept. 26. The exhibit features original maps, many of which detail Thomas Jefferson’s tour of the wine country in France, hand-wrought silver and hand-blown glass. Exhibit is a collaboration of the Staunton Augusta Art Center, Historic Staunton Foundation and the Augusta County Historical Society. Free. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. The gallery is located in the Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. (540) 885-2028 or www.saartcenter.org.
SUNSPOTS STUDIOS & GLASS BLOWING features live glassblowing demonstrations daily. Watch artisans transform hot glass into colorful vases, ornaments, paperweights and more. Sunspots features art glass and copper designs for home and garden made in our Staunton studios, as well as jewelry, handbags and accessories by American artists. Sunspots will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Labor Day. Glass-blowing demonstrations at 4 p.m. most days. Free. Located in downtown Staunton, open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. 202 S. Lewis St., near the train station. (540) 885-0678 or www.sunspots.com.
TRACY’S STUDIO IN THE WOODS GALLERY features artwork inspired by nature created by local artists and owner/artist Tracy Rose Moyers. Watercolors, pottery, jewelry, wood boxes, handmade dolls, stained glass, prints and notecards. Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday by appointment. 9395 S. Congress St., New Market. (540) 740-2623 or www.tracyrosemoyers.com.
VALLEY BRETHREN-MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER, CrossRoads, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday with guides available. Exhibits include 15 panels on the coming of settlers to the Shenandoah Valley, including four on the Civil War; an 1854 house and a 1904 mountain schoolhouse/country church, each with period furniture and stories of yesteryear. Admission by donation. 1921 Heritage Center Way, Harrisonburg.
VALLEY TURNPIKE MUSEUM has recreated 1862 Harrisonburg in a scaled model to illustrate the story of the first engine to come through the city. Free. The museum, which is located in the Hardesty-Higgins House, is open Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 212 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 432-8935.
WAREHOUSE ART GALLERY is featuring a selection of abstract paintings, pottery and sculptures by David Copley. Now open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For appointments, call (540) 742-3620. 15 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 843-0200.
WILLOW VALE GALLERY is exhibiting selected works by regional artists and artisans including P. Buckley Moss as well as pottery, jewelry and gifts. Custom framing done on site by The FrameSmith. Open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 7 Campbell St., Luray. (540) 743-1850.

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2nd ANNUAL ELKTON IN BATTLE will be held on Aug. 28 and 29 at the Elkton Area Community Center, Blue and Gold Drive. Event is a recreation of Stonewall Jackson’s 7,000 troop encampment of May 1862. Activities on Aug. 28 include: a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m.; camps open to public at 9 a.m.; tours of Jackson Headquarters on Rockingham Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; a calvary demonstration at 11 a.m., followed by an artillery demonstration at noon and tactical battle reenactment at 2 p.m.; a pig roast will be held at 4 p.m., followed by Glick and Phillips at 7 p.m.; additional entertainment from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entertainment on Aug. 29 includes: public camp openings at 9 a.m., followed by a calvary demonstration at 11 a.m. and an artillery demonstration at noon; tours of Jackson Headquarters on Rockingham Street from noon-2 p.m. A tactical battle re-enactment will be held at 1 p.m.  Schedule subject to change. Admission fee is $2. Lawn chairs suggested. 298-8730 or visit www.stonewallevent.webs.com.
DOG DAYS DOG SWIM will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 4 at Westover Pool, Harrisonburg. Event is for non-aggressive dogs. Owners must present proof of current rabies vaccinations and dogs must be leashed when not in pool. Dog goodie bags will be given to the first 50 pre-registered participants. A $2 per dog fee will be donated to the SPCA. Pre-registration is required, 433-9168.
SKYLINE CAFÉ & ARTS will sponsor a back to school “Mom’s Morning Out” event from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Aug. 30 at their shop on Mount Olivet Church Road in Elkton, at the base of Massanutten. Co-hosting the event is Willow House Design Consultant Crystal Ortiz, who will be giving out coupons for free coffee and prize drawings for Willow House gift certificates. Ortiz will also be sharing design consulting ideas for homes and holiday decoration tips. Skyline Café is open Monday through Saturday. Learn more about Willow House at simplybeautiful.willowhouse.com.
CAT’S CRADLE will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the Weyers Cave Community Center and is accepting donations of furniture, kitchen appliances, vehicles, jewelry, books, DVDs, electronic toys, fitness equipment, pet items and more. All donations must be in good, working condition. Items not accepted include clothing, magazines, newspapers, mattresses, bed frames, tires, car parts or anything broken or damaged. All proceeds will benefit the organization. Questions about donations can be directed to Katie Jenkins at 433-1135 or Katie@catscradleva.org.
THE CENTER, a yoga and Pilates studio, is having a free open house on Sept. 7-12. Try a yoga, Pilates or Nia class for free. Fall session of classes begins on Sept. 13. 70 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg. www.thecenterdowntown.org or 432-0644.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES is collecting school kits for refugee and displaced children in Third World countries on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31. Drawstring cloth bag and supply list available at the store. Return filled kits to Ten Thousand Villages where they will be forwarded to Mennonite Central Committee. 3105 John Wayland Highway, Dayton. 879-5027.
OPEN HOUSE for non-credit career programs will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Plecker Workforce Center at the Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave campus. Instructors will be on hand to discuss healthcare, computer, truck driving and other job fields. On-site registration available for courses. (540) 453-2215 or  www.brcc.edu.wsce.

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