Tonight Through Sunday

Rescheduled from April.  

June 13-23, 2024 

(7 pm June 13,14,15, & 20, 21, 22,

and at 4 pm June 16 & 23)

The Amherst Glebe

156 Patrick Henry Highway, Amherst, VA 24521

(Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited to 25)

        A one-woman show based on the life and work of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson. Throughout the play, the actress portraying Dickinson, Sally Parish Southall, shares Dickinson’s poems, diary entries, and letters with the audience showing snippets of joy and creation while describing her isolated Life.

Directed by William Kershner.

​Click on the button below for any updated

information on the rescheduled performance.

Any questions or concerns,

please contact Lynn Kable

at lynnkable@gmail.com

or 434-989-3215.

Through Saturday

This Week

SUMMER CAMPS AT SECOND STAGE AMHERST

REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!

Join Second Stage Amherst and local professionals for fun, educational, and affordable summer camps! Space is limited. Registration closes one week before camp start date. We look forward to having fun and making art with your students!

HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE ART CAMP

Instructed by Ms. Stephanie Lester

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 24-28

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

THEATER BASICS CAMP

Instructed by Mr. Karl Lindevaldsen

MONDAY-FRIDAY

JUNE 24-28

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

THEATER BASICS CAMP

Instructed by Mr. Karl Lindevaldsen

MONDAY-FRIDAY (EXCEPT JULY 4)

JULY 1-5

7:30AM-NOON

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$120/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

YOUNG EINSTEINS STEM CAMP

Instructed by Mrs. Lisa Laub

MONDAY-FRIDAY (EXCEPT JULY 4)

JULY 1-5

12:30-5:30PM

SUGGESTED AGES 7-12; Older children may participate; Younger children may participate with prior approval from Second Stage.

$150/CAMPER

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP START DATE.

NEW CAMP OPPORTUNITY!

INTO THE WOODS JR THEATER CAMP is happening at Second Stage this summer! Registration is now open! Hurry, space is limited and auditions start as early as this week!

Interested in sponsoring a student for our camps? Please contact us at secondstageamherst@gmail.com for information or with any questions.

Mark Your Calendars

GARY MEISNER GROUP

“Jazz at Beverly’s”

Saturday, June 29, 2024

​Second Stage | Amherst

​194 2nd Street

Amherst, VA 24521

Tickets: (Includes one free cup of coffee, water, or soda from ​Baine’s Books & Coffee. Food is available for purchase.)

• $12 adults
• $6 students 
• ​Free: VCA Passport*​
• Pay at the door, cash or checks only;
• doors open at ​5:30 pm.​
• Advance tickets available at Eventbrite.com,

Click HERE for tickets.

*AGAR is part of the VCA Passport Program for those in the WIC Program. Our performances are suitable for Women and Children over 12; not for infants or small children. For more information, call 434-989-3215 or click HERE.

The Hangout on Main will be serving up smoothies and refreshers at the First Responders Celebration on June 29th! Come find our outdoor table in the food vendor area, or stop in at the shop for our full menu options!

We also have party and venue rentals with an on-board birthday party planner! We can help you from DIY to FULL-SHEBANG! Now accepting reservations. 

13th ANNUAL LABOR DAY WINE& MUSIC FEST !

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st

12- 6 pm at

Rebec Vineyards

* * Save $ Get your tickets early! Available at the winery or by clicking the button below.

7 + VA. WINERIES ,

CIDER, MEAD, MUSIC & MORE !

* COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED DAY WITH WINE, MUSIC , ARTISANS & GOOD FOOD! BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET & RELAX IN THE SHADE WITH A GLASS/BOTTLE OF WINE WHILE LISTENING TO SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC… SURE TO HAVE YOU UP ON YOUR FEET DANCING!

32nd VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL

OCT. 12th & 13th, 2024

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE $$

                                        BUY TICKETS

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

THE MARKET AT SECOND STAGE

TUESDAYS 4-6PM, STARTING MAY 21

The Market at Second Stage will begin another season on Tuesday, May 21! Producers, bakers, makers, crafters, and other interested participants, please complete the vendor application HERE. If you are interested in being a guest entertainer or have market-related questions, please contact us at secondstagemarket@gmail.com.

Senior and WIC Vouchers available.

Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.

Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,

Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.



Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers

Amherst Business Mastermind was born out of three ideas: a branding workshop, a business coaching offer, and a desire to network with local businesses.

In-person bimonthly meetings will be held at Second Stage Amherst:

AM Session: 2nd Wednesday - 10AM-NOON

PM Session: 4th Wednesday - 6-8PM

*AM and PM Sessions will contain different content. We would love to have you join us for both sessions!

The annual participation fee during this startup phase is just $200! Those interested in attending morning or evening only may register for the year for $120.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at

(434) 841-1469.

Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?

Click HERE to watch the replay of the June 18th meeting on YouTube.

Amplify Music Program Cohort One Hosts First Program Showcase

Cohort One of the IRON Lives Amplify Music Program has finished its classes and hosted the first Amplify Music Program Showcase! Five local high school students graduated from Cohort One!

We hope you enjoy the pictures and videos below of the Cohort One Showcase. Please also visit our Facebook page to enjoy the full Cohort One Showcase album.

Click HERE to donate to support the Amplify Music Program

Click HERE to Listen to Cohort 1 on Spotify

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Preparing your F&B Production Business for Growth

June 25 | 11:00 AM EST | Craft Beverage Conversations Series |  Register

Building a Cyber - Resilient Business

June 25 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles

June 27 | Noon EST | Register

Trade Talk: Unlocking the Global Potential of STEM Companies

June 27 | 2:00 PM EST | Register

Blue Print Business Plan Workshop 

June 27 | 9:00 AM EST | Fee: $35.00 |  Register

Marketing 101

July 11| Noon EST | Register

Federal Contracting: Building Past Performance

July 16 | 10:00 AM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

Mobile Apps: How to Plan, Execute, and Launch

July 16 | Noon EST | Updated for 2024| Register

GovCon 101: Proposal Development

July 17 | Noon EST | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

July 23 | Noon EST | Register

Keeping Up with Digital Marketing - A's for Your Q's - ChatGPT

August 6 | Noon EST | Register

Employment Opportunities

Come join our team at CSE!

We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.

Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.

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