March Events

As winter winds down and spring blooms anew, Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County warm up with more events and experiences.

Plan a visit around these events and don't miss out on the dining or the craft beer, cider, and wine tasting opportunities.

The Arts

The first First Friday Gallery Walk of 2025 is March 7. Peruse our downtown art galleries, enjoy meeting artists, listen to live music, and treat yourself to a wonderful dinner downtown.

At Washington and Lee University, "Loud as the Rolling Sea" is Steven Towns' exhibition at Staniar Gallery. Visitors can see it through March 14, 2025.

"Stephen Towns' work examines the historical narratives of Black Americans, focusing on the everyday tasks of the everyman and prompting viewers to contemplate individuals whose work and existence may have been forgotten. By posing the question, 'What is American history?' Towns encourages reflection on people and contributions overlooked. His exhibition, 'Loud As The Rolling Sea', features Towns's fiber works, which delve into quiet, contemplative moments to underscore the significance of Black American history."

The Rice Workers, 2021. Natural and synthetic fabric, polyester and cotton thread, crystal glass beads, resin, metal and wooden buttons, 49.5 inches x 58 inches. Stephen Towns.

Staniar Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Lecture and Reception will be March 4 at 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Concert Hall and Lykes Atrium at Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts.

More W&L Events:

March 9: Recital & Reception: "Superstars: Piano Virtuosos Through the Ages"
March 14: Adelaide Loving, Soprano
March 18: Winter Choral Concert
March 24: Senior Theses Exhibition
March 30: Senior Recital: Yuchen Qian, Piano

Get Outside

Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden consists of five ecosystems across 15 acres, and it's open daily from dawn to dusk. Enjoy a two-hour Guided Bird Walk through Boxerwood the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Rain cancels the walk, but otherwise, dress for the weather. These walks are offered the second Saturday of each month.

The Virginia Horse Center is heating up as the weather warms. Catch all the action this month:

March 8: DC Fast Pitch Softball
March 8-9: The Heart of Virginia and the Dominion Alpaca Shows
March 14-16: IEA Zone 3 Finals
March 15-16: Eventing in Virginia - Jumper Derby & Dressage
March 22-25: VHC Eventing
March 22-23: VHC Starter Trials

Monday, March 20 is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Enjoy our beautiful outdoors by hiking our area trails, like the Chessie Nature Trail.

Food, Drinks & Live Music

Our wineries and local Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail breweries are excellent places to enjoy live music, get creative, fill up on your favorite handcrafted beverages, and even dine (don't miss Heliotrope's fresh, weekly menu)! Here's what's up this month at those locations and others ...

March 1: Bruce Allen & Jason Burke at SkyBar
March 2: Bruce Allen & Jason Burke for Uncorked at Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery (RVB)
March 2: Hoss & Soss with Kevin Chisnell on Harmonica at Quaker Steak & Lube (QSL)
March 2: Party Crasher Band at Smiley's
March 8: Bruce Allen & Jason Burke at Brew Ridge Taps (BRT)
March 9: Mojo Parker at QSL
March 15: Jason Hostetter at BRT
March 16: Hoss & Soss at QSL
March 23: Brent Hull at QSL
March 28: Stardust Karaoke at QSL
March 30: Hoss & Soss at QSL
March 29: Meisha Herron at SkyBar

More to Explore: Seasonal Re-Openings!

The Stonewall Jackson House Museum Store and Exhibit Gallery re-opens for the season March 1. However, the historic Jackson House itself will remain temporarily closed for maintenance. Plan for an April 1 opening of the house.

* If you've never witnessed Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets conduct their dress parade, you've missed out. But no more! See them March 21 and March 28 at 4 p.m.

March 8 is opening day at Virginia Safari Park and the residents are ready for their audience! Plan to feed the giraffe, mingle with the budgies, and of course, wind your way through Virginia's only drive-through safari.

A favorite nostalgic destination reopens for the season on March 16 with a showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (PG-13). Hull's Drive-In is one of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in the country.