BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20241209T180645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180645Z UID:10000103-1732924800-1738972799@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: Jesi Pace-Berkeley DESCRIPTION:Many people recognize Jesi as our community’s preeminent portrait artist. But her artworks span various genres beyond portraiture\, including \, still life\, landscape\, seascape\, floral\, abstract\, and nonobjective.\nFaces & More is a representation of Jesi’s creations and teachings over 53 years. Her collection is so vast and impressive that we are showcasing her retrospective work in two locations. The new Y Community Gallery will exhibit her larger portraits while The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation gallery at The Alexander Black House will highlight her smaller scale work\, most of which has never been publicly displayed.\nJesi’s passion for art and education over the years has led her to teaching in Montgomery County schools\, leading multi-day Plein Air Watercolor workshops\, and planning enrichment courses overseas in France\, where she guides participants through the composition of stunning scenes from Avignon\, Aix en Provence\, Arles\, Aigues Mortes\, Uzes\, Nime\, and more.\n\nExhibit runs November 30 – February 7\n  URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-exhibit-jesi-pace-berkeley/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pace-Berkeley-Show-Card-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20250107T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z UID:10000123-1738414800-1738425600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-02-01/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Website-Membership-Infographic-1640-×-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20241129T195744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T200013Z UID:10000084-1738947600-1738958400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Jesi Pace-Berkeley: Faces & More Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for our opening reception of Faces & More\, a retrospective look at Jesi Pace-Berkeley’s work. The work is vast\, so we’ve collaborated with the Y at Virginia Tech for this very special exhibit. \nClosing Reception Times:\n5-8pm at both the Y Gallery and BMCF’s Alexander Black House during the Downtown Art Walk URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/jesi-pace-berkeley-faces-more-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pace-Berkeley-Show-Card-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20250107T012611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012611Z UID:10000115-1739023200-1739030400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us in February for the “Reed Tradition String Band” with Russ Boyd on banjo\, Bill Blevins and Chris Via on fiddle\, and Matt Peyton on guitar. This session will honor the Reed Family of Giles County. Henry Reed captured many local fiddle tunes\, and Alan Jabbour recorded his playing for the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress. His son\, Dean Reed\, attended many of our Market Square Jams. He passed away this summer at age 95 and our old time community misses his playing and singing very much. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Music-Jams-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000137-1739448000-1739451600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20241218T161226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T214322Z UID:10000104-1739620800-1739642400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:SLOFH Soul Food Sampling DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and take a step back in time at the 8th annual Soul Food Sampling at historic St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, where generations met to enjoy delicious food\, music and fellowship. In this spirit\, you will receive generous portions of traditional soul foods at dinner table settings\, learn about the history of soul food\, and enjoy discussions with former New Town residents. \n10% off for museum members at the Supporter\, Curator\, Historian\, Patron\, and Benefactor Levels with code soulfood2025. Want to become a member? Click HERE! \n Showing 1 – 2 of 2 results Showing all 2 results Showing the single result No results found Sort by Price high to low Sort by Popularity Sort by Rating Sort by Price low to high Sort by Price high to low Sort by Newness Sort by Name A - Z Sort by Name Z - A Filters Sort results Reset Apply ImageNameDescriptionPriceQuantityAdd to cart Soul Food Sampling 2026 Membership discount available – see details above. $40.00 Max: Min: 1 Step: 1 Add to cart Soul Food Recipe Booklet We have compiled soul food recipes in a small\, easily… $5.00 Max: Min: 1 Step: 1 Add to cart \n\nImportant Notes:\n* Each meal is predominantly non-vegetarian.\n*Due to the planning and meal preparation it takes to put this event together\, tickets are not refundable but are transferrable. We can also arrange for takeout orders if you cannot attend in person.\n*If weather prohibits our event\, the new date will be February 22. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/slofh-soul-food-sampling-3/ LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060 CATEGORIES:Events,St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sampling-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20250103T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184909Z UID:10000105-1740504600-1740510000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED from February 20 to February 25 \nPresentation #1\nThe Selfie: From Stone Age to Digital Age \nThe Digital Revolution has launched an unprecedented communications revolution. Individuals have an ability to now promote themselves at a global level at any time and in a matter of seconds. The selfie has emerged as the latest means for individuals to project images of themselves for public viewing\, but now\, through digital technologies\, in a democratic manner. No longer is portraiture reserved for the wealthy; access to a ubiquitous mobile phone and a free social media account can allow an individual to share self-images with audiences possibly larger many traditional portraits ever reached! This presentation will explore the art behind the preservation of images of individuals\, spanning cave art to Instagram. Through this journey over time\, we may very well find that the selfie is not as much about megalomania as it is about simply magnifying a timeless component of human nature. However\, with the introduction of artificial intelligence\, we will end with a reflection of how AI may\, through training\, be embracing this nature as well! \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n\nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/3188/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Crawford-Lectures-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T153752 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000138-1740657600-1740661200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-02-27/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR