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Art on Depot
207 E. Depot
Bedford, VA 242523
540-587-8878
540-871-0608
Patti Siehien
New gallery with many local artists. Fun and Funky in the renovated old Electric Company. Jewelry, art, fused glass, mosaics. Find that perfect unusual gift. Opened daily Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Space for artists to work while the public is invited to watch.

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge
20 East Church Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
540-342-5790
Web site: www.theartscouncil.org

Bedford Council for the Arts
The Cultural Committee of Bedford Main Street, Inc.
P. O. 672
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2148
Email: laura@centertownbedford.com
Web: www.centertownbedford.com

Blue Feather Studio
1018 Wheats Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523
Annis McCabe
540-586-4697
540-587-6665 - preferred
Email: WOMATM@aol.com
Ms. McCabe's specialty has been commissions for liturgical art, or art for sacred spaces rendered in multi-media sculpture or painting. She also creates whimsical and humorous art from home-grown gourds or wood scraps. Blue Feather Studio is Ms. McCabe's workplace and is not open to the public. Contact Ms. McCabe for a listing of places where her artwork can be seen.

Geer's Creations
5037 Upland Game Road
Roanoke, VA 24014
540-774-4905
Email: gail@geerscreations.com
Web site: www.geerscreations.com
Award-winning sculptor J. Gail Geer creates fine sculpture from marble, alabaster, and soapstone. In the winter, when she cannot work in her outdoor studio, she makes beautiful jewelry and miniature sculpture from pewter. Her work can be seen at galleries and outdoor shows throughout Virginia. Commissions are welcome!

Christine Lorenz
1227 Bunny Lane
Thaxton, VA 24174
540-589-5300
Oil painter with impressionistic style. Equine artist
with a flair for color.

JW Gardner - Online Studio
4421 Virgil Goode HWY
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-493-6271
Web: www.roanoke.homestead.com
Email: jwgardner@sitestar.net

Peter Viemeister, Author
155 West Main Street
P. O. Box 932
Bedford, VA 24523
Email: otterv@aol.com
website: www.peterv.com
Meet author of nine (9) books (mostly historical); also creator of "Silver Liberty" and silver/gold Bedford Commemorative medallions. Works available at bookshop, Hamilton's. Open to the public 10-3 Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sundays.

SER Art Gallery & Studio
Falling Creek Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-587-8660
Email: SerArt22@aol.com
Web: www.serartgalleryandstudio.com
Artist, Shelly LaTreill can design and build a custom Stained glass window to suit your needs. With a decade of experience in Stained glass we can repair and refurbish all windows, New or Antique. Stained glass classes are offered and supplies are sold. Shelly also works in several Painting mediums, specializing in Portraits and Landscapes, and can create a custom piece just for you! Add a Unique finishing touch to your home or office.

Musical Instruments

James Jones
1384 Coltons Mill Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-6319
Email: james@jamesjonesinstruments.com
Web: www.jamesjonesinstruments.com
Crafter of fine custom musical instruments since 1978. Hammer dulcimers, Appalachian dulcimers, bowed psalteries, slit drums, two octave zithers, folk harps, guitars, thumb pianos, Irish bouzoukis and mandolins. Accessories and strings.

Woodworking

Carl F. Miller
10289 Colonial Highway
Evington, VA 24550
434-821-2287
Email: cfm92747@aol.com
Period & custom furniture, antique molding replication, specialty items.

Elk Creek Woodworking, Inc.
4785 Bellevue Road
Forest, VA 24551
540-586-5142
Email: DElkCreek@aol.com
Fine quality furniture and architectural woodwork, custom-made to your specifications.

Goose Creek Woodworks
Larry Durey
9393 Moneta Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-297-4477
Fine custom furniture and reproductions.

Larry C. Shmehl, II
3592 Peaks Road
Bedford, VA 24523
540-587-9093
540-586-6275 (fax)
Email: schmehls@aol.com

Upcoming Events

Aug 2 - The Tams in Concert - What can be said about one of the most beloved groups in recent history? Recently voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this group has had many number one hits. Opening for The Tams will be the Part-Time Party-Time band. Gates open at 4:30 and music starts at 6pm. Festival held rain or shine, and no coolers or pets, please. - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org

Aug 15 - Aug 16 - Rockin' 08 - New to the Sedalia line-up, this festival offers local area bands a venue to perform. This two day festival will offer rock music for all ages, by all ages. Whether you enjoy progressive, metal or classic rock, this festival is sure to have something for you. No coolers or pets, please. Festival held rain or shine. - The Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - $ - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org
Aug 16 - Bedford County Family Farm Tour - 10:00am - 3:00pm - In celebration of agriculture past and present, this year's tour will highlight Johnson's Orchard and Peaks of Otter Winery, a 5th generation family farm established in 1918 and celebrating 90 years at this site. Anticipated activities on Tour Day include orchard and winery tours, viewing the major soil and water conservation practices the farm has established to protect our environment, a demonstration of an antique cider press, farm equipment and livestock; a demonstration hive of honeybees; and Bedford Area Master Gardeners on hand to answer lawn and landscape questions. Additionally, groups scheduled to be with us with information and displays include the Peaks of Otter Soil and Water Conservation District, the Society of St. Andrew, Hunters for the Hungry, The Lynchburg Bird Club, and Bedford 4-H. You will enjoy food samples and informative demonstrations. You are invited to bring a picnic lunch and camera, but please leave your pets at home. Lunch and locally produced foods will be available for purchase. - Johnson's Orchard and Peaks of Otter Winery. From Bedford, take Rt. 460 West for about 1/2 mile. Turn right on Rt. 680 (Patterson Mill Rd.). Follow road for about 4-1/2 miles, Rt. 680 bears right and becomes Sheep Creek Rd., continue on Rt. 680 for about 1 mile, farm on left. - Free - 540-586-7675 - offices.ext.vt.edu/bedford

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

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