Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) and Second Stage — Amherst are presenting the new Amherst Java and Jazz, ‘The Quantum Mechanics in Jazzve Jazz — Brothers of the Bean’ (Coffeehouse music, stories and trivia) on Nov. 26.
Good morning! My name is Flicker and aren’t I a handsome fella? I mean who doesn’t love a classic tabby as good looking as me?
This stud is Bullet!
Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) and the music department of Sweet Briar College will present the first of a series of three concerts, “Re-Discovering Louis Moreau Gottschalk” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
Joseph Henson and Henson Jazz will hold a CD release party and concert at the next Amherst Java and Jazz on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Second Stage — Amherst, 194 Second St., Amherst. The concert will be presented by Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) in collaboration with Second Stage.
Sweet boy Chubbs is 2 years old and is just such an amazing ginger.He loves hugs and making dough. He will make someone a fantastic companion!
Local bestselling author Leah Weiss is slated to speak at the Madison Heights Public Library on Oct. 24.
Meet bonded seniors Velcro and Dooly! They are 14 years old but if we didn’t have their medical records we wouldn’t have believed it because these two are very active, spry characters! They have been together since they were puppies. Velcro is wearing the pink flower and Dooly is the whiter …
The Amherst County Fair, which last year was added to the slate of the county's fall festival season, will launch at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and lasts through Sunday, Oct. 23.
The Apple Harvest Festival, an Amherst fall tradition, celebrated its 51st year during the weekend, drawing large crowds, tons of vendors and friendly interactions at Amherst County High School. The event drew more than 4,000 people Saturday and just over 2,000 Sunday, according to organizer…
This big handsome devil is Beta! He’s a lover of all, people, cats and calm dogs. Beta is hanging out in the office with the staff and spends his days greeting and talking to everyone he meets.
Sweet Briar College hosted a Girl Scouts event Oct. 8 called The Nature of Color. After a short hike to the college’s community garden to source materials, Professor Lili Lei taught the girls the ancient art of pigment making. The girls used leaves, flowers, berries and soil to create their …
Tangerines and oranges are common Chinese New Year gifts because they’re believed to bring good luck and happiness. The Chinese words for “orange” and “tangerine” closely resemble the words for “luck” and “wealth.” The gold color of these fruits also symbolizes prosperity.”
The Amherst Woman’s Club, Inc. joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
On Saturday, Oct. 8 the Friends of the Amherst County Public Library will return with their annual Book and Bake Sale.
Hi I’m Gregory!
The Isaac Williams Ensemble will perform for Amherst Java and Jazz on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The young quartet includes Isaac J. Williams on keyboard, Senobia Smith on vocals, Kalena Mabel on bass and Will Strickler on drums.
Meet Mamacita!
Second Stage — Amherst is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Amherst starting in 2023 through a grant opportunity, the nonprofit announced Monday.
Madison Heights Library is presenting a special children’s program on Sep. 15 2as part of the Thursday pre-school Storytime program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
He might look like a fighter but he’s a pure lover!
The Amherst County Museum and Historic Society is hosting the program ‘Remembrances of Ted Hughes’ at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.
Amherst Glebe Arts Response and Second Stage | Amherst is hosting the Amherst Java and Jazz first program of the year concert with Crooner Gus Miller and Virtuoso jazz performer Vince Lewis with trombonist John Jenson and drummer Bob Peckman. They are playing tunes from The Great American So…
This super cutie, Gideon, came in as a stray. He has a crooked smile and an adorable underbite. His tail never stops happy wagging!
Casper is a complete love despite the condition he came in. He’s deaf, his teeth are horribly worn down, the marks on his hind legs are from previous laying on concrete and is heartworm positive.