MAD Arts Show beginning Friday May 25th, 7pm-9pm, Hartland Choir performing at Hebron Lutheran Church Saturday, and Pete's Auction Service 29N, May 26th,DuCard Vineyards music on the Patio Sunday, Memorial Day breakfast at American Legion Post #157 7am-10am and Program at 11am at War Memorial Lawn, The Freedom Garden at MCHS, Tues, May 29th 1030am and more Schedule of Events on left

MAD Arts is very pleased to announce an art show featuring two talented local artists;

Mack Rowe and Rodrick Rhodes. 

 

      PLAYS WELL WITH JUNK

  

Meet the artists at the opening reception which will be held on Friday, May 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at MAD Arts.  Refreshments will be provided.  The show will be on display from Friday, May 25th until Sunday, June 3rd.  This is a family friendly event for the young at heart and children of all ages.  

 

About the Artists -

 

Mack Rowe, a resident of Madison County, creates imaginative and humorous artwork in his private "Art Ark" from found objects.  His specialty is "Rowe-bots" and there will be many on display and for sale in all shapes and sizes.  Mack is an accomplished writer, watercolor artist and professional cartoonist. 

 

Rodrick Rhodes is an art educator in Louisa County.  His striking collection of colorful, everyday objects turned into works of art will captivate your imagination and senses.  His work is playful and just downright fun!   This is one of the first times such a large collection of his work has been on display in one location.

 

 

For more information, please call 540-948-3300.

 

SATURDAY - PETE'S AUCTION SERVICE 29 NORTH http://www.petesauctionservice.com

Sunday, May 27 1-5 at DuCard Vineyards:  Memorial Day Sunday – music by Carl Anderson.  Enjoy live music on the patio on Memorial Day Sunday, featuring local singer-songwriter Carl Anderson. A great way to spend the weekend in the mountains with hiking nearby, wine, food, music, and friends.  We'll also be open Memorial Day Monday for those of you who want to come by and relax on the patio with us!  And pets welcome too! http://www.ducardvineyards.com

American Legion Post 157 Memorial Day Program Breakfast at Legion Post 7a-10a Program at 11a in front War Memorial Building May 28 http://www.vaalpost157.org

The Freedom Flag Garden- Honoring Those Who Protect Our Freedoms

The Madison Garden Club will dedicate the Freedom Flag Garden on the Madison County High School lawn at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday May 29, 2012.

 The dedication program on May 29, will include members of the high school band, school officials and community leaders, including donors and representatives of the groups this garden honors:

 Those who serve this nation to protect our freedoms:

past and present military personnel

and all first responders:

firefighters, police and rescue squad members.

  For further information, please contact George Ann Birkhofer, President of The Madison Garden Club, at 923-4933.

Aging Together Wednesday May 30

Madison Fire Hall at 3pm Topic - Workforce

July 17-21 County Fair

With the dramatic growth of the adult population in Madison and

the region, building a strong workforce is essential.

It also presents unique opportunities for businesses and new career

opportunities for those just joining the workforce or looking for new

career options.

Join us for discussion focused on developing local solutions about

how to strengthen the workforce for seniors, families, and the

business community. http://www.agingtogether.org

Aging Together - Madison For more info - 540-829-6405

Fireman's Parade July 17th entry form available soon!!

Project Supply Pools and Spas is initiating a Military Discount of 5% on Chemicals and Accessories, every Wednesday with valid ID. Please pass the word.
 
Project Supply Pools and Spas is offering weekly or bi-weekly pool cleaning for $50 per session. We will brush the walls, vacuum the floor, check the chemical level and adjust as needed, check psi on filter and backwash if needed, net pool water surface.
 
* Price does include the cost of chemicals.
 
 
Madison will host Virginia Tourism Corporations' LOVE artwork for Labor Day Weekend and Taste of the Mountains this year! Free publicity and photo ops for all! 
  

 

 

 
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2012 Taste of the Mountains Registration and Guidelines

Saturday, September 1, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Historic Main Street, Madison, Virginia

Register now using the information below.

Fees: Handmade crafts only if not from Madison - $115, Madison Chamber of Commerce Members, Madison Churches, Madison Political, Adult Civic Organizations - $85, Student Organizations - Free, All others $115

Registration form for 2012 TOTM (190kb, pdf)

Guidelines for Exhibitors (25kb, pdf)

2012 Taste of the Mountains Info

The 20th annual “TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS” Street Festival, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce will be held on September 1, 2012 from 9am to 4pm.

This event is free and has free parking at the Madison County High School with shuttle buses that run throughout the day. There is a handicap bus as well, but there are some spaces available for handicap parking on Washington Street. The Madison Free Clinic will asking for donations for those spaces.

Madison is located 27 miles north from Charlottesville on Route 29 and 17 miles south of Culpeper on Route 29.

The event has earned its reputation for uniqueness with a following of visitors that return every year. In 1999 it was named as one of the top 20 festivals in the southeastern region. This occasion started in 1992 as a heritage festival that celebrates the Mountain and Traditional cultures of the 18th & 19th century America as reflected in the customs and history of the Blue Ridge Mountains region and has continued this theme.

The entire family can enjoy the day, browsing, shopping, enjoying the games, riding ponies, listening to great music, eating and taking pleasure in the vast array of entertainment.