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SUMMARY:Old-Time Dance with Larry Sigmon and The Virginia Girls
DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the Rex Stephenson Theatre on the campus at Ferrum College for an evening of hot tunes and dancing! \nNovember 14\, 2006\, 6:30 p.m. \nHosted by Appalachian Music at Ferrum College. \nAll are welcome. The Rex Stephenson Theatre is in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall\, accessible by elevator or stairs from the ground-level entrance on the side of the building facing the main campus. \n$7 for adults\nFREE for kids under 12 and for Ferrum College students\, staff\, and faculty. \nTickets are available at this link or at the door. \nLots of folks remember dances in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall years ago. The popular band Larry Sigmon and the Virginia Girls is ready to do it up right on November 14. They appeared recently in Ferrum at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival and Arts & Crafts Show\, and Larry Sigmon was honored by the college’s Appalachian Music program at the 2024 Grand Ol’ Ferrum Opry. They have performed often at the Floyd Country Store and many other venues and festivals. \nThe members of the band are Heather Krantz – guitar and vocals\, Larry Sigmon – banjo and vocals\, Nickie Wright – mandolin\, vocals\, and fiddle\, and Susan Blankenship on bass. Blankenship\, a regular at Ferrum’s Monday Music Jams\, has performed a number of times with Ferrum College’s Jack Tale Players and in productions of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. In December\, she will reprise her role for the fourth time as the feisty and bossy Penelope Possum in Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. \nFerrum College’s own Orchestra Appalachia will play a short break set. \nSee the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for updates and more photos and videos. \nSpecific directions for getting to the Rex Stephenson Theatre and other details about visiting the campus are at this link. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/oldtime-dance-and-flatfoot/
LOCATION:Schoolfield Hall
CATEGORIES: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:20261116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T193000
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SUMMARY:Ferrum Community Book Club - "Nobody’s Girl" by Virginia Roberts Guiffre
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. \nNov.  16    Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Guiffre \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. \nInformation from the publisher\, Penguin Random House:  \n#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre\, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell \n“Make no mistake: this is a book about power\, corruption\, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.” —The Guardian \nThe world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison\, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full\, in her own words—until now. \nIn April 2025\, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody’s Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity. \nHere\, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell\, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child\, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell’s grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims. The pages of Nobody’s Girl preserve her voice—and her legacy—forever. \nNobody’s Girl is an astonishing affirmation of Giuffre’s unshakable will—first\, to claw her way out of victimhood\, and then to shine light on wrongdoing and fight for a safer\, fairer world. Equal parts intimate and fierce\, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair. \nBook list for 2027 will be reviewed at the November meeting. \nNo meeting in December.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/ferrum-community-book-club-nobodys-girl-by-virginia-roberts-guiffre/
LOCATION:Britt Hall\, 205 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary Event,Staff and Faculty,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lana Whited":MAILTO:lwhited@ferrum.edu
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SUMMARY:Inquiring Minds: "The Rain Before the Rainbow" on Dolly the Dairy Calf
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URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/inquiring-minds-the-rain-before-the-rainbow-on-dolly-the-dairy-calf/
LOCATION:Stanley Library\, 150 Wiley Drive\, Ferrum\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Inquiring Minds,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanley Library":MAILTO:jvonpreysing@ferrum.edu
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SUMMARY:"Chrysalis" Reveal
DESCRIPTION:“Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine” will host its fall publication reveal on November 18 at 7 p.m.\, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room at Ferrum College. Prizes for writing\, art\, and photography will be announced and contributors will present their work published in the fall 2026 issue. Anyone is welcome to attend for free. \n“Chrysalis” is both a club and a practicum course for students who submit their own work and earn course credit for compiling\, editing\, and laying out the magazine each semester. They sponsor open mike nights several times a year for the college community\, as well as the end-of-semester reveal. They encourage students\, faculty\, and staff to submit original work each semester and to read from their work and discuss visual artwork at the reveal when the magazine is published. \nStudent prizes for outstanding work in poetry\, prose\, art\, and photography are judged by professionals in each field. \nDigital copies of past issues are available at this link. \nPhoto from spring 2026 reveal.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/chrysalis-reveal-2/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Mountain Room\, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chrysalis,Community,Faculty,Literary Event,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chrysalis%2C Katherine Grimes":MAILTO:kgrimes@ferrum.edu
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Ferrum College’s Fall Commencement will be held on Friday\, November 20\, at 3:00 p.m. in Vaughn Chapel. The ceremony will last approximately one hour. \nFollowing Commencement\, guests are invited to enjoy a meal in the Franklin Hall cafeteria from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. \nMore information at this link. \nPhoto of faculty at fall 2025 commencement. \n 
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/fall-2026-commencement-ceremony/
LOCATION:Vaughn Chapel\, Ferrum College\, Rt. 40\, Ferrum\, VA\, 24088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commencement,Faculty,performing arts,Staff and Faculty,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="President's Office":MAILTO:cbrown@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T203000
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SUMMARY:Grand Ole Ferrum Opry
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Ole Ferrum Opry returns in a pre-Christmas edition that will honor the musical legacy of Billy Woods. Performers will include Orchestra Appalachia\, the Panther Singers\, the college handbell choir\, and more. \nFree and open to the public in Vaughn Chapel on the Ferrum College campus. \nFor more information\, contact Emily Blankenship-Tucker\, program coordinator for Music & Theatre at Ferrum College\, ebtucker@ferrum.edu.
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/grand-old-ferrum-opry/
LOCATION:Vaughn Chapel\, 80 Wiley Dr.\, Ferrum\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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SUMMARY:Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 2026
DESCRIPTION:Coming back to Ferrum College for our fourth year\, this family favorite is sure to please with new surprises! \nFind tickets and details on performance dates and times at this link. \nLocation: Sale Theatre in the upper floor of Schoolfield Hall\, Ferrum College \nDirected by Emily Blankenship-Tucker \nIt’s three days before Christmas\, and Mayor Fox has just announced a Christmas talent contest with a grand prize of fifty dollars! Meanwhile\, times are tough for Ma and Emmet Otter since Pa passed away\, and winning that prize money would allow them to buy each other a secret Christmas gift. Emmet considers forming a jug-band with his friends\, but in order to do that he’ll have to put a hole in Ma’s washtub. The problem is\, Ma earns money by doing other folks’ laundry in the washtub. Ma thinks about hocking Pa’s old toolbox so she can make a costume for the contest\, but Emmet uses those tools to do odd jobs. As Christmas Eve and the talent contest quickly approach\, will Ma and Emmet sacrifice what little they have\, or will their Christmas wishes come true? \nAbout Us: \nAn optional dinner or lunch is served before the show 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. Purchase tickets at www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets. \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. \nRead more about the 2023 production and the creation of many puppet characters here: https://cardinalnews.org/2023/12/07/ferrum-brings-a-much-loved-puppet-christmas-to-the-stage \nCast list for 2026 before the first rehearsal:
URL:https://www.ferrum.edu/event/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-2026/
LOCATION:Schoolfield Hall
CATEGORIES:performing arts,Staff and Faculty,Students,Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre":MAILTO:theatre@ferrum.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T173000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni and Families":MAILTO:alumni@ferrum.edu
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