Journalist and author Michael Lee Pope details the rise and fall of the last great political machine in Virginia. The Byrd Machine rose to power during the era of Jim Crow, wielding power and influence over everything from who got the nod to be governor to how the state maintained racial segregation.
Find out more »Take a journey to the Caribbean as you read this ode to the pleasures of island life. It is written as a bedtime poem for young and old alike. Leave the cold winter behind for a little while and meet author Dale Watten and illustrator Wendy Stark at our store.
Find out more »Bring the family out for a morning of Sacred Nature Magic! In this free interactive workshop kiddos aged3+ and their grownups will enjoy a fun-filled hour with story time, calming exercises inspired by our animal friends, and a magical craft. This event isled by certified life coach and mama of two, Olivia Bowen.
Find out more »We're excited to host author Sarah Tollock for the launch of her new book. A braided narrative of interconnected lives and stories, Bookstories is an ode to the authors, editors, publishers, librarians, booksellers, and countless others who make up the ecosystem of books. After all, it takes a world of people to bring about a world of books. Come meet Sarah, listen to her chat with writer and editor Josette Quinlan Keelor, and get your signed copy.
Find out more »No need to drive to D.C. to see the ballet! Join Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet dancers for the classic ballet, Coppélia! A magical toymaker’s lifelike doll has fooled a local boy (Franz) into falling in love with the doll, despite being engaged to Swanhilda. Swanhilda and her friends seek to uncover the truth of the doll, and by changing places with the doll, Swanhilda shows Franz his misplaced affection. ...will all be forgiven? Come find out!
Find out more »No need to drive to D.C. to see the ballet! Join Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet dancers for the classic ballet, Coppélia! A magical toymaker’s lifelike doll has fooled a local boy (Franz) into falling in love with the doll, despite being engaged to Swanhilda. Swanhilda and her friends seek to uncover the truth of the doll, and by changing places with the doll, Swanhilda shows Franz his misplaced affection. ...will all be forgiven? Come find out!
Find out more »No need to drive to D.C. to see the ballet! Join Vostrikov's Academy of Ballet dancers for the classic ballet, Coppélia! A magical toymaker’s lifelike doll has fooled a local boy (Franz) into falling in love with the doll, despite being engaged to Swanhilda. Swanhilda and her friends seek to uncover the truth of the doll, and by changing places with the doll, Swanhilda shows Franz his misplaced affection. ...will all be forgiven? Come find out!
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Join us in Old Town on March 16th from noon to 10 PM to celebrate Winchester's Celtic heritage with food and artisan craft vendors, live entertainment and music, Irish dancing, and more! New this year is a St. Paddy's brewery crawl from 5 to 10 PM, sponsored by our amazing local breweries.
Find out more »Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Time: 5:30pm-8:30 pm Location: The Purple Fern Studio Address: 3 South Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22602 (next to Wilkins Shoe Center on the Old Town Walking Mall) Cost: $60 Bring Your Own Beverage and Snack. Materials Provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own treasures (personal mementos, natural items, crystals, etc.) to add to the board. LIMITED TICKETS!!!! As we welcome the Spring Equinox, a time of balance and renewal, we invite you to join…
Find out more »In Prayer: The Most Reliable Wireless Communication, Rev. John Clark Mayden, Jr. compares today's technology to communicating with God. This book will show you the importance of keeping the "air waves" clear to connecting with the God who cares more about you than any other connection you'll ever make. Meet Rev. Mayden and get your signed copy.ester
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