September

Now Through March 2007 “White Liquor; Blue Ridge Style.”
History of moonshining in the Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge Institute and Museum. Admission to the exhibit is free. For more information, call (540) 365-4416 or visit www.blueridgeinstitute.org.

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Fall Art Exhibit - Gerry Bannan, Professor of Art, Patrick Henry Community College - “In the Garden”
Exhibit through September 30. E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. Closing reception Thursday, September 28 from 3:30-5:30 pm. Free admission. For more information, contact Nancy Hart at (540) 365-4357 or e-mail nhart@ferrum.edu.

15-16
Ferrum Football Reunion
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 to alumni@ferrum.edu.

22-24 Family Weekend:
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 or alumni@ferrum.edu.


October

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Corron Classic/Panther Open
Westlake Golf and Country Club. Morning Tee-Off 8:00 a.m. and Afternoon Tee-Off 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Abe Naff at 540-365-4493 or the Alumni Office at (540)365-4216.

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Ferrum College Art Alumni Show - “The Impressions After”
Exhibit through November 4.
E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. Opening reception Reception Friday, October 6 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Free admission. For more information, contact Nancy Hart at (540) 365-4357 or e-mail nhart@ferrum.edu.

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Homecoming
Alumni awards luncheon 11:00 a.m. Football game against Averett 1:00 p.m. Class reunions and Sports Hall of Fame to follow. For more information contact the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216, alumni@ferrum.edu, or visit www.ferrum.edu.

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Open House
An opportunity for prospective students and their families to take a look at Ferrum College and what we have to offer. Free Admission. For more information, call 1-800-868-9797 or e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu.

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Tannahill Weavers in Concert
Through the combined efforts and support of the School of Arts and Humanities, Student Activities, the Integrated Programming Board and the President’s Office, Ferrum College will present the world renowned Tannahill Weavers in concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Sale Theatre. Admission is $10.00 at the door. Ferrum faculty, staff and students admitted free with Ferrum ID. For more information, please contact Dave Newcombe at dnewcombe@ferrum.edu.

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The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
The largest celebration of authentic regional folk culture will have many special performers and activities. Festivities include crafts, music, foodways, and recreational activities of the Blue Ridge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Admission charged. For more information, call (540) 365-4416, e-mail bri@ferrum.edu, or visit www.blueridgeinstitute.org.

November

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Ferrum College Art Faculty Show - “From Copenhagen to Viterbo”
E. Taylor Greer Gallery, Stanley Library. Opening reception: Tuesday, November 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free Admission. For more information, contact Nancy Hart at (540) 365-4357 or e-mail nhart@ferrum.edu.

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Open House
An opportunity for prospective students and their families to find out more about living and learning at Ferrum College. Free admission. For more information and to register, call 1-800-868-9797,
e-mail admissions@ferrum.edu, or visit www.ferrum.edu.

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Interfaith Service and Eclectic Music Concert
This service will be a celebration of world religions and music that represents the spirit that binds them in the common good. 7:00 p.m., Vaughn Chapel. This service is free to the general public though donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at the door for the St. James Community Center. For more information, contact Wes Astin at (540) 365-4286 or e-mail wastin@ferrum.edu,

29-30 & Dec. 2-3
“The Long Christmas Dinner”
The Dramatic and Theatre Arts and Music Departments will present a musical adaptation of this work by Thornton Wilder. This moving production will be presented in the YMCA Essig Youth Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 30. The Dec. 2 performance will be at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sale Theatre in Schoolfield Hall. Admission is $4.00 for students and seniors and $6.00 for adults. Ferrum College faculty, staff and students are admitted free with college ID. For more information, contact Wayne Bowman at wbowman@ferrum.edu, (540) 365-4338 or Sue Spataro at sspataro@ferrum.edu, (540) 365-4351.