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SUMMARY:Ferrum College Sweetheart Society - Valentine's  Event
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Ferrum College Sweetheart Society Valentine’s Event\, a festive evening celebrating love\, connection\, and community at Ferrum College.  \nWhile the Sweetheart Society honors alumni couples who met on campus\, this event is open to everyone who would like to attend.  \nWhether you’re married\, dating\, longtime partners\, single\, an alumnus/a\, or simply looking for a fun and elegant Valentine’s celebration\, we welcome you to join us for a memorable night on campus. \nDate: Saturday\, February 13\, 2027 \nLocation: Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, Franklin Hall \nEvening Itinerary  \n5:30 PM – Registration/Check-in/Optional Photos \n6:00 PM – Welcome Remarks & Special Presentation \n6:30 PM – Dinner & Music \n8:00 PM – Music & Optional Dancing \n9:00 PM – Adjournment \nClick the link to register now and take advantage of early bird and advance registration discounts:\n2027 Alumni Sweetheart Society Valentine Event   \nEarly Bird Registration (expires January 31\, 2027) \n$50/couple \n$20/single \nAt the Door \n$70/couple \n$35/single \nEnjoy an evening of great food\, music\, selfie photo opportunities\, and more as we celebrate love in all its forms.\nSpace is limited\, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early.    \nStudents can use dining dollars if you have them available. Student ID number needs to be provided during registration. Student registration via Presence. \nLet us plan an evening of romance and elegance for you. \nMinimum dress attire: formal/semi-formal\n(Optional black-tie event for those who wish to go all out!) \nColor theme: black\, gold\, red\, and white. \nAll are welcome to participate. \n          \n2026 Valentine’s Event
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-college-sweetheart-society-valentines-event/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Staff and Faculty,Students
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SUMMARY:Class of 1976 Golden Panthers Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ferrum College\, happening Friday\, October 30\, through Sunday\, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection\, celebration\, and Panther pride. Festivities will include class reunions—highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers\, and the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders—along with athletic events\, the traditional homecoming football game\, tailgating\, social gatherings\, and plenty of chances to reconnect with friends old and new. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be back on campus—we can’t wait to welcome you home. More details coming soon! \nClass of 1976\, your reunion is part of the following event:\nFriday\, October 30 – All Graduating Classes – Ferrum Alumni Gathering.\nWe will recognize the following during this event: All Golden Panthers\,\n       Class of 1976 50th Reunion and Golden Panthers Induction.\nAlso included: 1966 FJC Football Team\, Mascot\, and Cheerleaders (National Runner Ups – 60th Reunion). \nCheck in and reception for this event at 4:30 p.m.\, Friday\nDinner and presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\nOptional dancing until 9:00 p.m.\nSee separate registration for theatre option starting at 7:30 p.m. \nSpecial events for the reunion class also include Saturday – Class of 1976 Tailgating in the field behind W. B. Adams Stadium\, 1:00 p.m. – a potluck event. \nClick here for registration. \nGolden Panther Chairs: \nMartha Arnold Phillips 1976\nChip Phillips 1977 \nClick here for Homecoming Weekend details. \nContact the Office of Alumni at alumni@ferrum.edu or 540.365.4216 if you want to know more about upcoming events\, becoming a member of the Steering Committee\, hosting an event\, etc.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/class-of-1976-golden-panthers-reunion/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary - National Runner Ups in Football - Ferrum Junior College 1966
DESCRIPTION:60th Anniversary – National Runner Ups – 1966 Ferrum Junior College  \n1966 Football Team\, Cheerleaders\, & Mascot: click here to register for the All Golden Panthers reception\, dinner\, and presentation on Friday\, October 30 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. \nLocation: Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, upper Franklin Hall.  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/60th-anniversary-national-runner-ups-in-football-ferrum-junior-college-1966/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics
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SUMMARY:Homecoming Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Homecoming 2026 at Ferrum College\, happening Friday\, October 30\, through Sunday\, November 1! Join us for a lively weekend of connection\, celebration\, and Panther pride. Festivities will include class reunions—highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and their induction into the Golden Panthers\, and the 60th reunion of the 1966 Ferrum Junior College Football Team and cheerleaders—along with athletic events\, the traditional homecoming football game\, tailgating\, social gatherings\, and plenty of chances to reconnect with friends old and new. Mark your calendars and start making plans to be back on campus—we can’t wait to welcome you home. \nCheck for details\, registration\, and updates at this link. \n  \n\n2025 photo by Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/homecoming-weekend-2026/
LOCATION:Ferrum College
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:2026 Alumni Breakfast - 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
DESCRIPTION:We welcome alumni home to Ferrum College during the 53rd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show. \nAlumni Breakfast\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026\n9:45 am to 10:30 am\nFerrum College \nFranklin Dining Hall \nPre-registration is required if you plan to attend the alumni breakfast\, at $10.00/per person\, which includes tax. \nClick here for alumni breakfast registration. \nAdmission to the folklife festival is free this year. To purchase tickets for the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival parking\, visit www.ferrum.edu/brim/blue-ridge-folklife-festival. \nPlease contact the Alumni Office at 540.365.4216 | alumni@ferrum.edu if you have any questions\, have dietary restrictions\, or will need special accommodations.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/2026-alumni-breakfast-53rd-blue-ridge-folklife-festival-and-arts-crafts-show/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,BRIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
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SUMMARY:Ferrum College Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the longest-running folklife festival in western Virginia! Since 1973\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented authentic regional folk music\, craftspeople\, draft horse and dog handlers\, car builders\, tractor restorers\, country cooks\, moonshine tale tellers\, and much more! \nAlways the fourth Saturday in October\, this legendary festival is coordinated by the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum (BRIM)\, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and a major venue on The Crooked Road Music Trail. \nCelebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the Blue Ridge region\, this year’s festival will offer a full day of live entertainment\, traditional demonstrations\, handcrafted arts\, and family-friendly activities\, while introducing new artisans\, interactive experiences\, and expanded attractions. In a new arts and crafts show\, more than 100 artisans will offer handmade jewelry\, folk art\, woodworking\, pottery\, textiles\, and other unique creations. \nGuests can also enjoy moonshine tastings with Five Mile Mountain Distillery and relax in the beer and wine garden. Traditional foods such as country ham biscuits and fried apple pies are always popular at the festival. \nFor Ferrum College alumni\, this year’s festival will include an alumni breakfast and a lounge area inside Franklin Hall off the patio\, instead of a tent outside. The Office of Alumni and Family Relations will provide details in upcoming publicity and the college website Alumni pages. Click here for alumni breakfast registration. \n  \n           
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-college-blue-ridge-folklife-festival-and-arts-crafts-show/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,Community,Music at Ferrum College,performing arts,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Impact – 2026 Donor Appreciation and Alumni Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Ferrum College is excited to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award recipients and express our appreciation to those leading the way in supporting the College and our students. \nSeptember 26\, 2026\n8:30 am to 11:30 am\nFerrum College\nBlue Ridge Mountain Room\, Upper Franklin Hall\n(Breakfast Buffet) \nClick here to register for the event. \n  \n\n2025 Alumni Award Recipients\n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/2026-alumni-awards-and-donor-appreciation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni and Families":MAILTO:alumni@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T140000
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SUMMARY:Black & Gold Open House
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House—a special event designed just for prospective students! \nCome join us for a day in the life of a Ferrum College student. Students and parents will be welcomed to the campus for a short information session about the college. Then students will visit a class in their prospective area of interest. While students are in class\, parents will be able to learn more details about the college. Students will then rejoin parents for Admissions and Financial Aid sessions. \nLunch will be provided for families. Lastly\, a campus tour will be available for interested families. This event is for all potential incoming high school and transfer students for 2027 and 2028 entry terms. \nMonday\, September 7\, 2026 \n8:30 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nLocation: Spilman-Daniel House on campus\n40 Stratton Lane\, Ferrum\, VA 24088 \nClick here to register. \nRegistration period closes Friday\, September 4\, 2026. \nFuture dates planned for Black & Gold Open House: Oct. 12\, Nov. 7 \n  \nCome curious.  Leave inspired.  See yourself at Ferrum College.   \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/black-gold-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Admissions\, Spilman-Daniel House\, 40 Stratton Lane\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions":MAILTO:admissions@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T113000
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SUMMARY:2026 Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be formally honored during an on-campus Hall of Fame Ceremony on the morning of Saturday\, September 5. \nLater that day\, they will be recognized during the halftime of Ferrum’s home football game against Emory & Henry University\, with kickoff set for 2:00 p.m. at W. B. Adams Stadium. For more information about attending this year’s Sports Hall of Fame ceremony and to register\, click here. \nSports Hall of Fame Ceremony\nSeptember 5\, 2026\nRegistration: 8:30 am to 9:30 am\nProgram: 9:30 am to 11:30 am\nBlue Ridge Mountain Room\, upper Franklin Hall \nInductees will receive tickets for themself and three (3) guests\, which will include a football ticket. \nAll other attendees – RSVP guests $30 per person for the meal and $10 per person for the football game ticket for online pre-registration.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/2026-sports-hall-of-fame-ceremony/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T203000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:Alumni Social in the Smith Mountain Lake Area
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED! \nFerrum College Alumni Social \nIn the Smith Mountain Lake Area \nThursday\, August 20\, 2026\n5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Moneta\, VA \nThe Copper Kettle Co.\n52 Firstwatch Drive\, Moneta\, VA 24121 \nwww.thecopperkettleco.co \nWe look forward to seeing Ferrum College alumni\, friends\, and family members in the Smith Mountain Lake area for an evening of casual networking and fellowship. In addition to meeting other alumni and friends of the College\, members of the Ferrum College leadership team and Alumni Board of Directors will be on hand to share news of the exciting things happening at Ferrum College. \nClick here to register ASAP. \nEvent Details\n5:30-6:00 p.m.: Gather\, Check-in\, and Network \nLight appetizers provided. \n6:00 p.m.: Dinner Orders \nDinner and beverages are Dutch treat\, with each attendee responsible for the cost of their own order. The restaurant will offer a special menu for this event at $35 per person\, plus tax and gratuity. The price includes a non-alcoholic beverage; alcoholic beverages and desserts are available for an additional charge. \n6:30-8:00 p.m.: Welcome\, Dinner\, Conversation\, and Q&A Session \nEnjoy dinner and conversation with Ferrum College leadership\, followed by an engaging Q&A and opportunity to connect. \n8:00-8:30 p.m.: Networking \nBuild connections\, reconnect with old friends\, and meet fellow members of the Ferrum College family. \nThis regional gathering brings the spirit of Ferrum College to you. It is a wonderful opportunity to reminisce\, reconnect\, share ideas\, and network with fellow Panthers. \nHelp Us Spread the Word\nInvite a friend! Please spread the word to your Ferrum College friends in the area and encourage them to join us. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nWith Panther Pride\, \nCorretta Patterson ’97 \nDirector of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/67550/
LOCATION:Copper Kettle in Moneta\, 52 Firstwatch Dr.\, Moneta\, VA\, 24121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Staff and Faculty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000
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SUMMARY:Club Fair at Ferrum College\, Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hey Panthers! Come find your people at Club Fair with displays by over 15 active clubs and organizations! \nStop by and join a new club\, or just get to know your peers!
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/club-fair-at-ferrum-college-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Panthers Den
CATEGORIES:Student Affairs and Engagement,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs and Engagement":MAILTO:mlrooks@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T203000
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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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UID:67394-1786388400-1786393800@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  \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T225241Z
CREATED:20260728T224827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T225241Z
UID:67274-1786377600-1786381200@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Opening Convocation for Students\, Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:The opening convocation on the first day of classes brings together students\, faculty\, and staff to kick off the 2026-27 academic year at Ferrum College. \nHear greetings from student\, administrative\, and athletic leaders in Swartz Gym and join in a lighting ceremony before enjoying a Ferrum Family Dinner in the Franklin Hall dining hall.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/opening-convocation-for-students-faculty-and-staff/
LOCATION:Swartz Gym\, 435 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty,Staff and Faculty,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs and Engagement":MAILTO:mlrooks@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260730T143337Z
CREATED:20260713T220719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T143337Z
UID:67003-1786204800-1786212000@www.ferrum.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151311Z
CREATED:20260715T144604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151311Z
UID:67053-1786093200-1786284000@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Student Check-in for Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2026 Semester Student Arrival Information\nFERRUM\, VA — Ferrum College will welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester beginning Friday\, August 7\, 2026\, with check-in and orientation activities held in Franklin Hall. Please review the important details below. \nAll students must check in before going to their residential hall. \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 7: NEW STUDENT CHECK-IN\n\n\n\nNew Resident Students (Last Names A–J): 9:00 – 11:00 AM\nNew Resident Students (Last Names K–Z): 12:00 – 2:00 PM\nNew Commuter Students: 1:00 – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, AUGUST 9: RETURNING STUDENT CHECK-IN\n\nReturning Resident Students (Last Names A–J): 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nReturning Resident Students (Last Names K–Z): 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nReturning Commuter Students: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n\n\n  \nMONDAY\, AUGUST 10: CLASSES BEGIN\n\n  \nHAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?\nJill Adams\nAssistant Vice President of Student Affairs\nDean of Students\nFranklin Hall Room 108\n540-365-4541 or jadams@ferrum.edu
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/new-student-check-in-for-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Franklin Hall
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Student Affairs and Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs and Engagement":MAILTO:mlrooks@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T153400Z
CREATED:20260723T140734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T153400Z
UID:67209-1785747600-1785754800@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:2026-27 Opening Welcome for Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:All faculty and staff\, \nPlease save Monday\, August 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on your calendars for the fall semester Opening Welcome.  We will plan to gather in Garber 106 to hear highlights and updates from the past year and summer.  Afterwards\, you are invited to lunch in the dining hall. \nKind regards\, \nCourtney Brown \nChief of Staff & Operations Officer\, \nLiaison to the Board of Trustees \n  \nPhotograph of campus courtesy of Dr. Bob Pohlad
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/opening-welcome-for-faculty-and-staff-for-2026-27/
LOCATION:Garber Hall 106\, 80 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staff and Faculty
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ORGANIZER;CN="President's Office":MAILTO:cbrown@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T142821Z
CREATED:20260715T142821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T142821Z
UID:67051-1785740400-1785789000@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 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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T142710Z
CREATED:20260715T141953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T142710Z
UID:67049-1785178800-1785184200@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 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260703T205618Z
CREATED:20260702T180408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T205618Z
UID:66887-1784534400-1784566800@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 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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T175656Z
CREATED:20260702T175656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T175656Z
UID:66885-1783969200-1783974600@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-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T192543Z
CREATED:20260513T174417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T192543Z
UID:65740-1783933200-1784300400@www.ferrum.edu
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T191622Z
CREATED:20260513T134953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T191622Z
UID:65729-1783328400-1783695600@www.ferrum.edu
SUMMARY:Franklin County Future Builders Academy - Concrete 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\, and skilled trades. Focusing on the world of concrete construction\, 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 Procon Inc. and Ferrum College in collaboration with the Franklin County Office of Economic Development. \nSign 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 about Carpentry Week\, July 15-17. \nSee also Build Smart web page about 2026 Camps. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/franklin-county-future-builders-academy-concrete-week/
LOCATION:Ferrum College
CATEGORIES:Academics,Building Trades
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ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:hpturner@ferrum.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T185009Z
CREATED:20260616T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T185009Z
UID:66746-1782759600-1782765000@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 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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184858Z
CREATED:20260616T183845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184858Z
UID:66743-1782154800-1782160200@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 and video.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/66743/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Institute and Museum\, 20 Museum Dr.\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088
CATEGORIES:BRIM,performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190817Z
CREATED:20260609T175605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190817Z
UID:66563-1781602200-1781614800@www.ferrum.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty,performing arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T215327Z
CREATED:20260528T214433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T215327Z
UID:66067-1781550000-1781555400@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-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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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260715T143008Z
CREATED:20260528T214919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T143008Z
UID:66070-1780772400-1780777800@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-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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ORGANIZER;CN="Appalachian Music at Ferrum College":MAILTO:ebtucker@ferrum.edu
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