Ashland Fourth Fridays Finale

🌻Ashland Fourth Fridays’ finale is September 22. Fall for fine, culinary, and performing artists one last time…👇

Live entertainment:

🩰 5 PM Ashland Dance Academy’s junior dancers perform inside The Depot.

🎹 5 PM Generations Trio performs standards and clever covers of rock classics in a groovy jazz mode on the Ashland Town Hall Pavillion stage.

🎵6 - 8 PM Vexine brings bluesy, rollicking rock to the Ashland Town Hall Pavillion stage.

👢 7 PM Boot Scooters lead line dancing at Ashland Town Hall.

🏛️Ashland Museum tells the story of our town through historical artifacts, oral histories, biographies, and more.

👻 Ashland Haunted History Tours reenacts the haunted history of our Victorian town.

🐇 RED VEIN Escape challenges guests to puzzling games.

🎥 Ashland Theatre shows a movie at 7 PM.

Eat and Drink:
🍜 Ban Thai Restaurant dishes out authentic Thai tea and cuisine for carryout.

🥘 The Henry Clay Inn provides dine-in options inside the historic space. 

🍺 Origin Beer Lab pours craft brews inside, on the patio, and in their beer garden.

🥘 The Iron Horse Restaurant serves seasonal elevated southern cuisine on the patio.

🥘 The Caboose Market & Cafe pairs beers and wine with farm-to-table meals indoors and out.

🥘 Ashland Meat Co. At Cross Bros serves up sandwiches, salads, ice cream, and beverages indoors and out.

🥘 The Depot serves pizza and libations with three art vendors on display and a 5 PM performance by Ashland Dance Academy.

🥘 Trackside Kitchen and Wine shows off their renovated space with all-American meals.

🍨 Sweet Frog lets you make your own frozen yogurt dreams come true.

🍹 Casa Herradura Family Mexican Restaurant offers a can’t-miss margarita special on the patio or in the expanded dining room.

🥘 Huddle Up Sports Bar is the destination for a giant dance floor, drinks, and dining.

🥘 Andy's Restaurant & Lounge’s homestyle plates pair perfectly with their outdoor patio and billiards. 

🍲 Tops China serves Chinese food favorites for dine-in or takeout.

Food trucks:

😋Hellenic Kouzina Greek Cafe brings authentic Greek cuisine to Ashland Town Hall 

🐷 RVA Outlaw Barbecue serves craft smoked meats that’ll make you squeel

🍦Sno Fields Shaved Ice keeps it cool with sweet snowballs and shaved ice

🥞Monique's Crêpes pulls up beside The Caboose Market & Cafe with their hand-crafted sweet and savory galettes.


Art:

📝ReFunkIt curates funk, handcrafted art, and gifts 

🏠The Shop at 112 is open to peruse posh antiques and collectibles shop.

🚂Tiny Tim's Toys & Trains features unique toys and games for ages 0 to 99.

🎨Ashland Dance Academy hosts Tinsel Hair and Face Painting inside 110 Thompson Street.

🪴 KP Jenkins Jewelry and Fine Arts on Town Hall Lawn creates jewelry inspired by nature.

🦙Meadowgate Alpacas on Town Hall Lawn offering items made from luxurious natural fibers.

🎨 Immagine', LLC on Town Hall Lawn produces art prints, stationery, and gift items.

🕯️Sweet Heat Candles repurposes stylish vessels to house soy candles.

🌊Cre8tdwseaglass on Town Hall Lawn designs nautical-inspired art from pure found sea glass. 

📸Julie Tashner Photography and Sassy Little Star Designs on Town Hall Lawn combine their love for photography and sewing.

👕 CreativeAfro, LLC on Town Hall Lawn brings a touch of African elegance to everyday style. 

🪵 Currier Turned on Town Hall Lawn has hand-turned wood bowls and accessories. 

🎨Lil' Bits of Whimsy on Town Hall Lawn hand paints magnets, ornaments, and cut paper art.

🐶Pawfect Sweets LLC inside The Depot serves us home-cooked food for Fido.

💋 Creations of A Kiss inside The Depot creates custom tumblers.

🪵Adam's Woodworking inside The Depot designs one-of-a-kind chopping blocks and cutting boards.

📝ErAlexica Cards Jewelry and Crafts inside The Depot delivers original cards and stationery.
 

🪴Part-Time Cryptid’s cute, nature-themed art is sold as buttons, art, and accessories on Robinson Street.

🐸 Toad Hill Goods on Robinson Street reclaims wood and linoleum block prints for handmade and homemade items.

💎a4ordablebeauty Jewelry Accessories, LLC on Robinson Street sells handcrafted jewelry for a bargain.

⛅️Heavenly Expressions by Crystal creates unique epoxy resin art on Robinson Street.

🧚‍♂️ The Curio Fairy makes magical creations to adorn and delight.

Huddle Up's Winter Concert Schedule

Huddle Up Sports Bar announces their winterful lineup of cozy concerts and events. With popular local bands headlining, Downtown Ashland is your destination for thaw-dropping dance parties!

The Winter Concert Series runs from November 23 to December 31, 2023. All shows begin at 8 PM with a $8-10 cover charge. Email huddleupinfo@gmail.com to reserve a table.

Friday, December 1, 8 PM
Double Down
A diverse group of seasoned musicians keeping classic and southern rock alive.

Saturday, December 2, 8 PM
Josh Duncan Band
Plays modern country for the Center of the Universe.

Thursday, December 7, 6:30 PM
K95 & The Boot Scooters
Come by for free line dancing, cold drinks, and giveaways.

Friday, December 8, 8 PM
LadySmyth
A rockin' band for music lovers. Covering all genres! Country, Rock, Motown, All Music!

Saturday, December 9, 8 PM
Tëaze
The tunes, moves, spandex, hair, and metal of the 80's.

Friday, December 15, 8 PM
Honky Tonk Heroes
Covering legends like George Jones and Willie Nelson to Nashville’s current kings like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, the Honkytonk Heroes play “Classic and Contemporary Country” from the past six decades.

Saturday, December, 15, 8 PM
Monkey Fist
Playing your favorite rock anthems from the 80's and the best of today's new rock!

Thursday, December 21, 6:30 PM
K95 & The Boot Scooters
Come by for free line dancing, cold drinks, and giveaways.


Sunday, December 31, 8 PM
En'Novation
En'Novation is made up of extremely well-seasoned singers and musicians that have decades of combined experience performing on the biggest stages of the eastern United States.

Don’t forget! Every Tuesday and Thursday
Huddle Up Sports Bar & Grill hosts Country Line Dancing from 7 - 10 PM.

Huddle Up's Fall Concert Schedule

En'Novation Band set to play live at Huddle Up Sports Bar

Huddle Up Sports Bar announces a fresh fall lineup of concerts and events. With popular local bands headlining, Downtown Ashland is your destination for dance parties!

The Fall Concert Series runs from September 8 to November 18, 2023, before moving into a rocking winter series. All shows begin at 8 PM with a $8-10 cover charge. Email huddleupinfo@gmail.com to reserve a table.

Friday, September 8, 8 PM
LadySmyth
A rockin' band for music lovers. Covering all genres! Country, Rock, Motown, All Music!

Saturday, September 9. 8 PM
Mashup & Cozy Condition
Hailing from Richmond Virginia, Mashup & Cozy Condition is an electrifying eight-piece ensemble that melds vintage funk, with with modern production techniques. With a totally unquie sound that occupies the space between modern funk of Vulfpeck and off the wall experimentation of the Beastie Boys.

Friday, September 15, 8 PM
That Dog Bite
That Dog Bite is a fun filled trio that likes to help people dance, tap their feet, and sing along

Saturday, September 16, 8 PM
Josh Duncan Band
Plays modern country for the Center of the Universe.

Friday, September 22, 8 PM
Seven Bridges Band
Returning to Huddle Up playing your favorite classic & southern rock tunes!

Saturday, September 23, 8 PM
Pat Russel Band
Plays Southern rock and country classics.

Friday, September 29, 8 PM
The Janitors
Their tight blend of Rhythm and Blues, 60's Soul, 70's Funk, Country, Classic rock, and current Top 40 Dance keep people of all ages dancing from the first note 'til the last.

Saturday, September 30, 8 PM
Gone Country
Bringing all your favorite country hits to keep you dancing all night long.

Friday, October 6, 8 PM
Blacktop Revival
Playing their usual jukebox style of music from 60's to 2000's rock, pop, and country hits!

Saturday, October 7, 8 PM
Buckshot
A Rockin' Country Band based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Friday, October, 13, 8 PM
Exit 38
A six piece band that plays primarily in the Richmond, Virginia area. Their music covers rock mostly from the 1970s to 2000. Features two lead singers which allow them to diversify their song selections.

Saturday, October 14, 8 PM
En'Novation
En'Novation is made up of extremely well-seasoned singers and musicians that have decades of combined experience performing on the biggest stages of the eastern United States.

Friday, October 20, 8 PM
LadySmyth
A rockin' band for music lovers. Covering all genres! Country, Rock, Motown, All Music!

Saturday, October 21, 8 PM
KOS Band
The KOS Band is an exciting, powerful, and dynamic 11-piece musical entity playing all the best dance music. Featuring Top 40, Motown, and classic rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 60's through today, The KOS Band has kept people of all ages crowding dance floors up and down the east coast for more than 40 years! From a festive open-air concert to the most ultra-formal black tie affair, KOS has enthusiasm and showmanship that are sure to please.

Friday, October 28, 8 PM
Honky Tonk Heroes
Covering legends like George Jones and Willie Nelson to Nashville’s current kings like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, the Honkytonk Heroes play “Classic and Contemporary Country” from the past six decades.

Friday, November 3, 8 PM
Seven Bridges Band
Playing your favorite classic & southern rock tunes!

Saturday, November 4, 8 PM
Cobalt Whiskey
Cobalt Whiskey is a popular cover band performing new & classic country mixing in southern & classic rock we feature four lead vocalist with harmonies along with southern twang rockin guitars.

Friday. November 10, 8 PM
Down River
Down River is a southern rock and traditional outlaw country band.

Saturday, November 11, 8 PM
Michael Hazelwood and The Freight Train Five
Central Virginia's voice of GENUINE COUNTRY music.

Friday, November 17, 8 PM
Homegrown
Homegrown plays a good variety of modern country and classics.

Saturday, November 18, 8 PM
Mashup & Cozy Condition
Hailing from Richmond Virginia, Mashup & Cozy Condition is an electrifying eight-piece ensemble that melds vintage funk, with with modern production techniques. With a totally unquie sound that occupies the space between modern funk of Vulfpeck and off the wall experimentation of the Beastie Boys.

Don’t forget! Every Tuesday and Thursday
Huddle Up Sports Bar & Grill hosts Country Line Dancing from 7 - 10 PM.

The Ashland Theatre's 75th Anniversary Gala

The Ashland Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming 75th Anniversary Gala, a milestone event celebrating three-quarters of a century serving the Ashland community. The gala will be a night of elegance, fun, and community as we reflect on the building’s history and look forward to the next 75 years!

Event Details:

  • Saturday October 14, 2023

  • 6PM to 10PM

  • Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street, Ashland VA, 23005

  • Caravati’s, 201 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005

 

The Gala:

The Ashland Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Gala will be a night to remember, bringing together artists, patrons, and supporters of the arts from all over Virginia. The evening will feature food, drinks, and the music of Steve Bassett, a renowned Virginia musician known for “Sweet Virginia Breeze.” 

Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities:

Tickets for the Ashland Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Gala are available for purchase online linked here.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@ashlandtheatre.org.

 

A Legacy of Resilience:

For 75 years, the Ashland Theatre has been an iconic part of the town of Ashland.  After falling into disrepair and nearly closing forever, the Theatre was restored through the support of our entire community.  Today, the Ashland Theatre provides a space that fosters creativity, cultural enrichment, and community engagement through the arts.

As we celebrate this milestone, the Theatre remains committed to its mission of reinventing the classic theatre experience through film, live performances, and community engagement. The 75th Anniversary Gala represents not only a reflection on it’s history, but also a commitment to a future where the arts continue to inspire, unite, and transform lives.

 

Join Us:

The Ashland Theatre invites all supporters of the theatre and champions of the community to join them in celebrating 75 years. Together, we will ensure that the neon lights of the Ashland Theatre continue to brighten the Ashland skyline for many years to come!

 

For more information about the gala and the Ashland Theatre’s mission, please visit www.ashlandtheatre.org.

Illuminating the Way to Light Up the Tracks

Ashland, Virginia's Light Up the Track's holiday celebration.

The holidays are going to be LIT! With your help, Light Up the Tracks will be merry and bright all season long. As it snow happens, we have a few volunteer positions to choose from! Pick your favorite position and sign up to sleigh the season.

🕯️Illuminate Luminaria

Ready, set, and glow the way to Ashland’s tree-mendous Light Up the Tracks Celebration on Saturday, November 18. Set up a whole watt of luminaries on Town Hall lawn to create a sparkle we’ll never fir-get.

🎭Shine on Stage

Jingle all the way! Help usher musical, dance, and performing artists on and off the boards during the Light Up the Tracks celebration on Saturday, November 18.

🎁 Make the Christmas Market Merry

Have your elf a merry little market, when you volunteer to greet shoppers during Ashland Christmas Market on Saturday, December 2.

Light Up the Tracks volunteers will meet once in September, August, and before events. There, we’ll snow you the drill so you’ll feel pine to come, thaw, and conquer. If volunteering sounds ice to you, tap the button below and start chillin’ with your snowmies in Ashland!