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September 2023

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Live Music in the Orchard: Mojo Pie
Live Music in the Orchard: Mojo Pie

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries, restaurants and events in Central Virginia ever since. Both have been featured artists in Charlottesville's First Night Virginia and Jason Burke's Six-Pack Songwriter Series, and they make up 2/3 of the acoustic trio Oh Wow, Boy! Susan also rocks many a stage with Alligator, Jeebus, and Mama Tried, as does Frank with Das Homage, The Good Guys, and Her Checkered Past

  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased onsite.

*Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
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Live Music in the Orchard: Melissa Hansen
Live Music in the Orchard: Melissa Hansen

Grab a glass and join us for an afternoon of live music by Melissa Hansen!

Melissa Hansen's music is a blend of blues, pop, country and soul that comes from her own life experiences. Born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, her songs reflect years of musical experience and immersion.

  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages other than those purchased onsite.

*Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
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Live Music in the Orchard: Irish Music
Live Music in the Orchard: Irish Music Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.
  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of outside alcoholic beverages
*Musicians will setup in the Orchard Room during inclement weather
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
Live Music in the Orchard: Project Bluebird
Live Music in the Orchard: Project Bluebird

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Project Bluebird!

Founded in 2021 by Chad Page, Project Bluebird is a Charlottesville band playing Rock/Blues/Funk/Fusion Jazz music peppered with psychedelic flavor.

  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages other than those purchased onsite.

*Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
13th Annual Central Virginia Star Party
13th Annual Central Virginia Star Party We are excited to extend everyone an invitation to join us at the 2023 Central Virginia Star Party that will be held on September 16th at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, Virginia! Admission to this event is free and open to the entire community. There will be telescope observation, hands-on astronomy activities and cider tastings (for adults)! Like last year, September 16th will be the date of the Star Party rain or shine. There is no food truck for this event.  Please plan accordingly. 
We hope to see you all there to share the wonderful night skies of Central Virginia with our amazing community!  A video highlighting our 2018 Star Party can be found here.
  
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
 
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Live Music in the Orchard: Sue Harlow
Live Music in the Orchard: Sue Harlow

Join Sue Harlow at Albemarle CiderWorks for an afternoon of live and local music.

Sue Harlow is an Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter whose haunting vocals delve into the depths of what makes people real...emotions, losses, loves, and hopes. Sue's songs draw on the particular part of the Americana genre that tells stories of how it really is, and really was, and touches on the places in people's lives that they can relate to. 

Give her a listen here.

  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased onsite.

*Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
Live Music in the Orchard: Anmara
Live Music in the Orchard: Anmara

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Anmara!

Annabeth is the ethereal force behind Anmara, a project merging organic synth-pop, dream folk, and “post new-age” into pure sonic catharsis. Echoing strains of Enya and Florence & The Machine, she invites us on a journey of enchantment and emotional exploration.

Inspired by both inner and outer landscapes, her latest album, 'Make Belief', offers riveting escapist fantasies. With her music, she beckons us not just to listen, but to dive deep and fall in love with life anew.

Prepare to be enchanted!

https://www.annabethsings.com/

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
 
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Live Music In The Orchard: Matty Metcalfe
Live Music In The Orchard: Matty Metcalfe

Come down and grab a glass of cider with Matty Metcalfe.

Matty Metcalfe is an accomplished and versatile musician and
ethnomusicologist who is equally at home in the studio and performance
venues as he is in the classroom. His mastery of many different instruments,
from piano and accordion to banjo and guitar, this has led to tours and album credits
with acts from Nashville, TN to Galway, Ireland and to stages such as the
Kennedy Center and the Grand Ole Opry.

  • Light bites and hard cider will be available for purchase by the glass, bottle, or flight.
  • Outside food is welcome; feel free to bring a picnic!
  • ABC laws prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages other than those purchased onsite.

*Musicians will set up in the Orchard Room during inclement weather and the winter season

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm