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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates. \n  \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-14/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Staff and Faculty,Students
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. It is hosted by the Appalachian Music program\, founded and directed by Program Coordinator of Music and Theatre Emily Blankenship-Tucker. \nEvery Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee Appalachian Music at Ferrum College in Facebook for updates and many photos and videos. \n  \nMonday Music Jam summer 2026 \nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-13/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,Music at Ferrum College,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T191500
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SUMMARY:Ferrum Community Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Ferrum Book Club meets every month except December on the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join for any or all discussions. \nLocation: Britt Hall 204\, Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA 24088\n(Turn left into 3rd driveway from Rt. 40 on Ferrum Mountain Road to park behind Britt Hall.)\nIf anyone has mobility issues\, the group can meet downstairs\, not far from a ground-floor door and handicapped parking spots. Just let someone know. \nBook for discussion on August 17: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. \nFrom Candlewick Press: \n“Patrick Ness’s #1 New York Times bestseller and Carnegie Medal-winning masterwork is poised to attract a discerning crossover audience. \nThe monster in Conor’s backyard is not the one he’s been expecting — the one from the nightmare he’s had every night since his mother started her treatments. This monster is ancient. And wild. And it wants something from Conor. Something terrible and dangerous. It wants the truth. From the final idea of award-winning author Siobhan Dowd — whose premature death from cancer prevented her from writing it herself — Patrick Ness has spun a haunting and darkly funny novel of mischief\, loss\, and monsters both real and imagined.” \nAlso known as the Time Traveler’s Book Club\, this group usually discusses one novel per month – different kinds of novels chosen by the group in fall for the following year\, and occasionally a nonfiction book. \nThis is a small community group open to anyone\, not a Ferrum College organization. No sign-up or prior notice is required. If you haven’t finished a book (and don’t mind spoilers) or haven’t read the book but you’d like to hear a book discussion anyway and see what it’s like\, just show up. Participants acquire the books on their own from a library or bookseller. \nFor more information and to get on the group’s email list\, contact Lana Whited at Ferrum College\, lwhited@ferrum.edu\, or Susan Selvage\, sselvage22@yahoo.com. \n  \n \nUpcoming Books\nSept. 21    Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips \nOct.  19     Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? by Amanda Cockrell \nNov.  16    Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Guiffre \nDecember – no meeting \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-community-book-club-reading-a-monster-calls/
LOCATION:Britt Hall\, 205 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary Event,Staff and Faculty,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T203000
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n  \nMonday Music Jam 2026 \nPhotos by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-12/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T143337Z
CREATED:20260713T220719Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch for "Staying Alive in Bear Country" by Professor Emeritus Pete Crow
DESCRIPTION:Staying Alive in Bear Country is a novel based on original Old Joe Grady tales told over the years by Professor Emeritus of English Pete Crow. The book will be published July 30\, one year after Dr. Crow’s death. He wrote the novel and Dr. Lana Whited helped finish it in preparation for publication\, along with his family and publisher. His wife Beth Crow ’79 designed the book cover. \nPublished by Black Rose Writing.\nA discount is available from the publisher for preorders of this book. \nAll are invited to a book launch at Phoebe Needles Center in Callaway. \nAugust 8\, 2026\, 4-6 p.m. \nPlease bring an appetizer to share. \nAnother book launch will be held on August 9\, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.\nChurch of the Nativity\n8849 Ray Rd.\nRaleigh\, NC 27613 \nWebsite on Author Peter Crow and this book. \nNote that these events are hosted by the Crow family and\, in Callaway\, the Phoebe Needles Center. Ferrum College is helping to publicize the book launch for a beloved professor emeritus who began telling these stories during his many years in Ferrum. \n  \n“Staying Alive in Bear Country is the magnum opus of Pete Crow’s heart\, his lifelong project\, and a synthesis of many of his life’s passions and experiences.” \nDr. Lana Whited \nClick here for more on Pete Crow’s career. \nFerrum College news release on this book. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/book-launch-for-staying-alive-in-bear-country-by-professor-emeritus-pete-crow/
LOCATION:Phoebe Needles Center\, 732 Turners Creek Rd.\, Callaway\, VA\, 24067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T142821Z
CREATED:20260715T142821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T142821Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and video.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-11/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T203000
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and video.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-10/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T170000
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-9/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T175656Z
CREATED:20260702T175656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T175656Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-8/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
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CREATED:20260513T174417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192543Z
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SUMMARY:Franklin County Builders Academy - Carpentry Week
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get your hands dirty and explore a career that builds the world around you? \nJoin us for a FREE\, fun\, hands-on week for high school students interested in construction\, engineering\, design\, & skilled trades. \nFocusing on the carpentry trade\, youth will explore the skilled trades using real tools and materials\, and gain jobsite safety skills\, all while being taught by industry professionals. \nTransportation will be provided each day from The Franklin Center to Ferrum College’s beautiful campus. Students will also be provided lunch each day of the camp experience. \nThe camp is free for high-school-age students thanks to the generous sponsorship of Virginia Housing and Ferrum College in collaboration with the Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nLearn more and sign up today at https://buildsmartinstitute.classe365.com/…/application. \nEvent by Build Smart Institute\, Ferrum College and Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nClick here for information on Concrete Week\, July 6-10. \nSee also Build Smart web page about 2026 Camps.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/franklin-county-builders-academy-carpentry-week/
LOCATION:Ferrum College
CATEGORIES:Academics,Building Trades,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T185009Z
CREATED:20260616T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185009Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos and video.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/66746/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190817Z
CREATED:20260609T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190817Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain and Music
DESCRIPTION:This lifelong learning program about Mark Twain and music will include discussion by Professor of English Lana A. Whited\, with musical selections performed by Fair and Austin Robey\, followed by lunch. \nWhile Mark Twain is celebrated for his razor-sharp wit and literary realism\, less well known is his lifelong interest in music\, spanning both American popular music and the European grand operatic tradition. Influences upon him and his writing included spirituals and the Delta blues\, the Presbyterian church\, contemporary songwriters\, classical composers such as Richard Wagner\, and the habits of piano-playing and singing that filled his household in Hartford\, Connecticut. \nTwain’s letters\, personal journals\, and novels such as Huckleberry Finn and Pudd’nhead Wilson reflect how Twain used music as a tool for social commentary\, character development\, nostalgia\, and humor. Throughout Twain’s public career\, his writing about music illustrates the same key tension existing between Samuel Langhorne Clemens and his famous persona\, Mark Twain–between the serious writer/critic and the amateur\, or “mucker” (as he termed it). For example\, he both enjoyed opera and wrote\, “I have attended operas\, whenever I could not help it\, for fourteen years now; I am sure I know of no agony comparable to the listening to an unfamiliar opera.” The evolution of Twain’s tastes and attitudes concerning music explain how his biographer Albert Bigelow Paine\, who had earlier found the author “wanting in artistic taste\,” could write that by age 70\, Twain had “a passion for music.” \nPresenter Bios: \nProfessor of English Lana Whited\, the longest-serving full-time member of the faculty at Ferrum College\, wrote her master’s thesis on Mark Twain and music at the College of William and Mary. She is the author and editor of essays and books on fantasy literature\, and author of the scholarly book about true crime fiction\, Murder\, In Fact. \n     \nFair Robey enjoyed a long career teaching music in the Franklin County Public Schools and currently serves as music director at Saint Peter’s-in-the-Mountains Episcopal Church. She is a member of her family’s popular local band\, The Robeys. She has served as accompanist for many productions of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College. \n \nAustin Robey is Director of Admissions at Mountaintop Montessori School in Charlottesville and a member of his family’s popular local band\, The Robeys. \nDate: Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026Location: Phoebe Needles Center\, 732 Turners Creek Road\, Callaway\, VA 24067Doors Open: 9:30 AMProgram Begins: 10:00 AMLunch Served: Noon\nFor more info: 540.483.1518 or events@phoebeneedles.org or visit the Adult Programs tab at phoebeneedles.org. Click ticket link for this event to purchase tickets!
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/mark-twain-and-music/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty,performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T215327Z
CREATED:20260528T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T215327Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-6/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T143008Z
CREATED:20260528T214919Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-7/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T210229Z
CREATED:20260519T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210229Z
UID:65914-1780340400-1780345800@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-5/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T195146Z
CREATED:20260519T184525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195146Z
UID:65911-1779735600-1779741000@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-4/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ferrum.edu/wp-content/uploads/466032795_1070258264890182_2340385191613755112_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260703T204724Z
CREATED:20260511T143906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T204724Z
UID:65670-1779130800-1779136200@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door\, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows\, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40). \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam-3/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T025757Z
CREATED:20260509T025046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T025757Z
UID:65661-1778925600-1778947200@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Camp Fincastle Living History Day at the 1800 Farm Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fincastle Company will have a FREE living history display at the Blue Ridge Farm Museum of Ferrum College on May 16. \nFincastle Company is a group of dedicated living historians who portray both military and civilian roles during the American War of Independence. They conduct extensive research and documentation on all the clothing and equipment used in order to be as accurate for the period as possible. The group performs living history displays at various historical sites throughout the mid-Atlantic region. \nAll are invited to come by for an immersive interactive experience and see what life was like in 18th-century Virginia! And\, our 1800 living history farm will be open for tours!
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/camp-fincastle-living-history-dat-at-the-1800-farm-museum/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T140459Z
CREATED:20260504T140206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T140459Z
UID:65505-1777921200-1777926600@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Monday Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00\, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments\, sing\, dance\, or just listen and enjoy. \nArrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues\, or you’re carrying a big instrument\, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows\, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/monday-music-jam/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music and Theatre Department":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T171611Z
CREATED:20260306T215644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T171611Z
UID:64101-1777111200-1777136400@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and 11th Moonshine Heritage Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off for backyard cooks will take place at the 1800 farm museum along with live music\, moonshine tastings by Five Mile Mountain Distillery\, Living Proof & Scuffle Hill Brewing beer garden\, wineries\, food\, vendors\, plus—an even bigger children’s area! \nHenry Lee Law of “Moonshiners” fame will be in attendance. The 11th annual Moonshine Heritage Car Show will be held right across the road on the beautiful campus of Ferrum College. Vehicles that were used\, or would have been used for hauling liquor\, will be on display. This thoroughly authentic car show is FREE and open to the public! Many thanks to the Outlaw-cruisers Car Club for helping to coordinate this unique event. \nClick here to register for exhibiting in the car show. \nRegistration is now closed for entering your cooking in the BBQ cook off. \nClick here to read more about it. \nFollow the Facebook event page to see updates and photos.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/blue-ridge-bbq-cook-off-and-11th-moonshine-heritage-car-show/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Institute and Museum":MAILTO:bri@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T152243Z
CREATED:20260416T001114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152243Z
UID:65163-1776970800-1776976200@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Chrysalis Reveal
DESCRIPTION:The magazine staff will reveal the Spring 2026 issue of Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine\, and contributors will read from their works and discuss their submissions. Contest winners will be announced\, and refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome. \nThe editor-in-chief is senior Mattie Green. \nThe advisor is Dr. Katherine Grimes. \nClick here to read past issues of Chrysalis. \n  \nPhoto of contributors from fall 2025 Chrysalis reveal \nPhoto below by Mattie Green from a past issue.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/chrysalis-reveal/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chrysalis,Community,Literary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chrysalis%2C Katherine Grimes":MAILTO:kgrimes@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260330T150230Z
CREATED:20260312T222342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T150230Z
UID:64289-1776441600-1776441600@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Academic Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Ferrum College community will gather to celebrate academic excellence and achievement during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 17\, in Vaughn Chapel. \nThis special event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Ferrum College students\, faculty\, and staff across a range of areas\, including academic achievement\, leadership\, service\, and campus engagement. The ceremony reflects the spirit of Ferrum’s guiding motto\, “Not Self\, But Others\,” and highlights the dedication\, scholarship\, and contributions that strengthen the College community. \nStudents\, faculty\, staff\, and guests are invited to attend as the College honors those who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/academic-awards-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Vaughn Chapel\, 80 Wiley Dr.\, Ferrum\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T220745Z
CREATED:20260409T203734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T220745Z
UID:64960-1776357000-1776362400@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Pixels and Pages: Senior Art Exhibit by Mattie Green
DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Pages is multimedia storytelling exhibition that examines both the magic and the macabre found in the forests of Appalachia. Through a blend of photography\, poetry\, memoir\, and digital design\, Mattie Green explores the fragility and determination of life nestled in the mountains. The exhibition will be opened with a reception in the E. Taylor Greer Art Gallery\, in Stanley Library at Ferrum College\, on April 16\, 2026\, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend for free. \nIn her art\, Green is drawn to the way nature coexists with the often unnoticed and abandoned traces of humanity. She enjoys searching for the unseen and highlighting that in her work. Rain\, rust\, insects\, and forests are commonly showcased\, and an undercurrent of transformation and renewal frequently makes an appearance. \n\nMattie Green is an Appalachian artist and multi-disciplinary creative currently living in Rocky Mount\, Virginia. As a self-proclaimed “Jill of All Skills\,” she thrives on learning new tools and approaches to solve complex problems from every angle. You can find samples of her work @GreenfinchMedia on Facebook and Instagram. \nMattie will graduate on May 2 with her B.S. in Marketing and her B.A. in Graphic Design at Ferrum College. On campus\, she serves as editor-in-chief for Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine\, and president of the Art & Media Club. Additionally\, she is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society) and the National Society of Leadership and Success. \nAfter the opening reception on April 16\, the exhibit can be viewed until May 1 during the following hours: \nMonday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nFriday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSunday: 3 – 11 p.m. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/pixels-and-pages-senior-art-exhibit-by-mattie-green/
LOCATION:Stanley Library\, 150 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Literary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Program":MAILTO:nfredericksen2@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260331T195528Z
CREATED:20260331T193504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T195528Z
UID:64669-1775561400-1775565000@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Global Conflict and Human Consequence: A Talk with Kenneth R. Rosen
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ferrum College on Tuesday\, April 7\, for a thought-provoking and timely talk by award-winning journalist and author Kenneth R. Rosen\, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Franklin Hall. This engaging event will cover key issues in political science\, journalism\, geopolitics\, and Arctic affairs\, and is free and open to everyone. Rosen’s talk will also be live-streamed on the Ferrum College Facebook page. \nRosen is an internationally recognized narrative journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of global conflict and geopolitical changes. A recipient of the Kurt Schork Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War\nCorrespondents—and a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award—his reporting has taken him across Europe\, Africa\, the Middle East\, and Asia. \nRosen’s work has appeared in major publications such as “The New Yorker\,” “The New York Times\,” “The Atlantic\,” and “WIRED.” He is the author of three books\, including his latest\, “Polar War: Submarines\, Spies\, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic\,” which examines rising tensions and global power struggles in the Arctic. \nRosen divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/guest-speaker-award-winning-journalist-kenneth-r-rosen/
LOCATION:Panthers Den
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Guest Speaker
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ferrum.edu/wp-content/uploads/kenneth_rosen_16x9-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260325T141431Z
CREATED:20260318T182907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T141431Z
UID:64380-1774870200-1774873800@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Janine Latus: We Need to Talk (about Relationship Abuse)
DESCRIPTION:Janine Latus\, author of the nonfiction book If I Am Missing or Dead\, will return to the Ferrum College campus on March 30 to lead a discussion about relationship abuse. The event will take place in the Panthers Den in Franklin Hall at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome for free. \nLatus is a journalist\, author and advocate who describes herself as a “fierce warrior against sexual assault and domestic violence.” \nShe travels the world telling her own stories about domestic violence and educating clients who have included the U.S. Navy\, Major League Baseball\, and many other companies\, nonprofits\, and schools. Her work has inspired thousands of people to recognize relationship abuse\, break free\, and heal. One previous host called her “the most compelling speaker on sexual assault and relationship violence that I have ever heard.” \nIn addition to being a widely sought-after speaker\, Latus is also a writing teacher and her New York Times best-selling book\, If I Am Missing or Dead\, was published in 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. One Amazon reviewer wrote about her book\, “I give this story . . . my highest recommendation. I would like to track down the journalism professor who once gave Janine Latus a ‘C’ and buy her a copy of the book.” \nAfter one of Latus’ previous three visits to Ferrum College\, Professor of English Lana Whited wrote\, “I have seldom heard the undergraduate students on our campus quieter than when Janine Latus was speaking to them. At the end of my class\, students filed out\, shaking her hand and offering their thanks. Over the course of the three days she spent on our campus\, she spoke in five classes\, at a campus-wide program\, and with clients at our local women’s shelter. On campus\, I frequently saw students talking with her privately\, sometimes with tears in their eyes. Janine helps victims of abuse understand that they neither deserved nor provoked it\, and she encourages them on their own healing journeys. She is generous with her time and talents and unwavering in her crusade to spare others what she and her sister Amy endured. Her message resonates long after she has gone.” \nYou can watch a TED talk by Latus on YouTube\, and you can read her feature stories at janinelatus.com. \nCopies of her book will be available for purchase\, and a reception will follow the program. It is sponsored by the Ferrum chapter of Help Save the Next Girl\, as well as the Quality Enhancement Program and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. \nHelp Save the Next Girl is a national nonprofit organization formed in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington\, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who was abducted and murdered in 2009. It seeks to sensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. The foundation fosters mutual respect and camaraderie with young men\, and is committed to be an active\, imaginative presence on campuses and in clubs and violence prevention forums across the country. Help Save the Next Girl continually develops vital relationships with media and law enforcement. Its connections enhance its ability to quickly disseminate urgent information\, such as about a missing person. Help Save the Next Girl also provides outreach support to victims’ families. Its media presence also promotes its mission to keep young women and campus communities alert to predatory danger. It participates actively in endorsing legislation that augments safety practices in communities. Through diligent activism in education\, victim support\, and legislation\, it creates a strong foundation against violence as it strives to help save the next girl. \n\n \nMore background: \n“If I am missing or dead\, this has obviously not protected me\,” wrote Janine Latus’s youngest sister\, Amy\, in a note she taped to the underside of her desk in 2002. The note was found after Amy disappeared during the same spring when Janine left her own marriage–escaped\, she would say–due to feelings of being “afraid\, controlled\, inadequate\, and trapped.” A journalist by training\, Janine turned her skills in investigation and analysis to the question of how she and her sister\, “two seemingly well-adjusted\, successful women\,” ended up in relationships with men who regularly assaulted and denigrated them physically\, emotionally\, and psychologically. The result was If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister’s Story of Love\, Murder\, and LIberation\, published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. On the momentum of the book’s success\, Latus launched a crusade to take her insights wherever they might be useful–to college campuses\, civic and advocacy organizations\, and training sessions with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Major League Baseball. \nInformation provided by Dr. Lana Whited and Ms. Janine Latus.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/we-need-to-talk-about-relationship-violence-with-janine-latus/
LOCATION:Panthers Den
CATEGORIES:Community,Guest Speaker
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ferrum.edu/wp-content/uploads/Help-Save-the-Next-Girl-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Help Save the Next Girl":MAILTO:lwhited@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260313T133130Z
CREATED:20260312T220515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T133130Z
UID:64269-1774438200-1774441800@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Don’t Wait! Now Is The Best Time To Write That Book!
DESCRIPTION:Many college students dream of writing a book someday—but most believe they need more experience\, more confidence\, or permission before they can begin. In this engaging and practical talk\, bestselling author Jane Fenton challenges that assumption and reveals why now is the best time to start writing and sharing your work. Drawing from her real-world experience publishing multiple books and building an audience from the ground up\, Fenton breaks down the core principles behind writing a book people actually want to read. Students will learn why it’s important to know your audience\, how social media can be used to connect with your readers\, and why imperfect\, authentic content consistently outperforms polished perfection. This presentation reframes writing a book not as a distant dream\, but as a powerful tool for confidence and career momentum—whether students plan to become authors\, entrepreneurs\, or professionals in any field. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to begin\, practical steps they can take immediately\, and the realization that waiting is often the biggest obstacle of all. \nInquiring Minds offers lively\, informal presentations and activities on various interesting topics for the entire community. Stanley Library at Ferrum College presents the series on most Wednesdays during the academic year\, in the LEaP Studio on the library’s main floor during the campus’s community hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n \nJane Fenton is author of the Repo Girl series of novels about a young woman who repossesses cars for a living and keeps running across dead bodies. They have been called “fast-paced mysteries with lots of laughs and a little romance.” Jane is an avid reader of books that combine romance\, mystery\, and laughter because they’re as satisfying as a triple fudge sundae—without the calories. Although she shares her heroine’s love of Roanoke City\, good friends\, junk food\, stray dogs\, and Jeep Wranglers\, she’s quite happy to create these fun misadventures from the comfort of her quiet farmhouse in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia where she lives with her family. \nJane Fenton website
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/dont-wait-now-is-the-best-time-to-write-that-book/
LOCATION:Stanley Library\, 150 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Inquiring Minds,Literary Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanley Library":MAILTO:jvonpreysing@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260205T235637Z
CREATED:20260205T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T235637Z
UID:63487-1774432800-1774450800@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Blood Drive at Ferrum College March 25
DESCRIPTION:Ferrum College Nursing and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at Ferrum College. \nPlease join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! \nSite: Lower Level of Vaughn Chapel\nAddress: Vaughn Chapel\, 80 Wiley Dr\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088 \nDate: Wed Mar 25\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM\nBlood Program Leader Name: Tammy Hodges\, thodges@ferrum.edu\nBlood Program Leader Phone Number: 540 365-5558 \nDownload the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store or Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments\, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical\, and track your donations. \nThe need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide\, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. \nThank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program! \nMore information about nursing and allied health programs at this link.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/63487/
LOCATION:Vaughn Chapel\, Ferrum College\, Rt. 40\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nursing program":MAILTO:thodges @ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000
DTSTAMP:20260310T221941Z
CREATED:20260310T221714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T221941Z
UID:64161-1774339200-1774339200@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Agripalooza: Where Innovation Meets Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Ferrum College will host Agripalooza: Where Technology Meets Tradition on Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\, in celebration of National Agriculture Day. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Small Business Development Center\, Greater Roanoke & NRV\, and Franklin County\, Virginia\, the in-person conference will bring together farmers\, entrepreneurs\, and community partners to explore innovation and opportunity in today’s agricultural economy. The Commonwealth’s Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry\, Katie Frazier\, will headline the program as the keynote speaker. \nRegistration for Agripalooza is $50 per person and includes access to all conference sessions\, networking opportunities\, light refreshments\, and lunch. Additional event details and registration information are available at the Virginia SBDC website at roanokesmallbusiness.org/agripalooza.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/agripalooza-where-innovation-meets-tradition/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ferrum.edu/wp-content/uploads/agripalooza.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260318T163058Z
CREATED:20250608T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T163058Z
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SUMMARY:The Music Man – March 19-22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:By turns wicked\, funny\, warm\, romantic and touching\, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time\, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. \nThis production is directed by Emily Blankenship-Tucker\, with a multigenerational cast of Ferrum College students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, local children\, and other community volunteers. \nThe Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City\, Iowa\, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian\, the librarian\, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. \nClick here to read more about the show. \nAbout Us: \nNo preshow meal will be served on Thursday or Friday\, March 19 & 20 – Join us for the Fish Fry Friday in Franklin Hall (sold separately at the dining hall) on Friday March 20. \nAn optional dinner or lunch is served before the show (on Saturday and Sunday only) in Franklin Hall next door\, and is served by the actors in the tradition of The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Both Franklin Hall and Schoolfield Hall\, where our performances are held\, are handicapped accessible. We offer alternative meals for those with food allergies when given advance notice: please note dietary and mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout. \nMeal ticket sales often end before the show dates\, and may not be available at the door. Tickets are available at www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets. \nThursday is Student Night. Area high school students will be admitted for $1 cash\, and younger children are free. \nEmail us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at (540) 365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number\, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible. \nFollow Ferrum College Theatre Arts in Facebook and ferrumtheatrearts in Instagram for cast announcements and other previews.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/the-music-man-march-19-22nd-2026/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community,performing arts,Theatre Arts
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SUMMARY:Empty Bowls 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual Empty Bowls event at Ferrum College will be on March 15\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nThis event funds Panther Packs food for Ferrum Elementary School children to take home throughout the school year. Any family with food insecurity can sign their children up to receive food every week. Throughout the winter\, college students\, Blue Ridge Potters Guild members\, and other volunteers make hundreds of clay bowls. At the event\, the college dining service provides soup to eat in the unique bowl you purchase.  \nThe silent auction offers a variety of items made by potters and other artisans–a great place to buy gifts. Throughout the school year\, community and college volunteers purchase nonperishable food and pack it in bags that are delivered to the school.  \nIn 2025\, Empty Bowls at Ferrum College had record attendance and proceeds\, raising over $13\,000. Participating in a national network of Empty Bowls fundraisers to provide food where needed in any locality\, this is the sole fundraiser for the Panther Packs program at Ferrum Elementary. With the price of food rising in recent times\, every bowl donated and sold is important. \nFor more information\, contact Nell Fredericksen\, adjunct professor of art\, nfredericksen2@ferrum.edu. \nCheck the Ferrum College Empty Bowls Facebook page for more photos and previews.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/empty-bowls-2/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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