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Live Music in the Orchard: The Wavelength
Live Music in the Orchard: The Wavelength

Enjoy live music by The Wavelength!

The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, they perform vintage rock, blues, originals and more. The Wavelength is professional, passionate and is known for highly engaging shows!

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Taste of North Garden Dinner
Taste of North Garden Dinner

Our wine & cider maker’s dinner returns to North Garden.

We’re excited to welcome you back for an intimate evening honoring North Garden’s Loving Cup winery and Albemarle CiderWorks, offering chances Throughout the evening to socialize and learn about the industry from winemaker Karl Hambsch and cidermaker Chuck Shelton.

This thoughtfully curated multi-course course dinner features the rich flavors and remarkable talent of our local chef Ian Rubenoff paired with elegant wines from Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery and traditional, dry ciders from Albemarle CiderWorks.

Ticketing page available soon.

If there are other guests you would like to be seated with or if you have any food restrictions, please let us know in advance at events@albemarleciderworks.com 

 

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
 
Live Music in the Orchard: Her Checkered Past
Live Music in the Orchard: Her Checkered Past

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Her Checkered Past!

Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm your heart. This duo will keep you humming along to popular songs. The cider will be flowing so bring a thirst, and treat yourself to a little relaxation.

  • 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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Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends
Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends 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.
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Local Open Mic night!
Local Open Mic night!

Join us for an evening of local talent featuring Nicole Giordano, who is reknowned for hosting the region's best open mic nights!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or on your first rodeo, you’re invited to share your talent in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Performance time slots will be allocated by Nicole, with sign-ups beginning at 5:30 PM. The stage and microphone will be set up and ready... we just need you!

Bring your friends and family and show your support for local talent. A small charcuterie selection and dry ciders will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the show!

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
 
Live Music in the Orchard - Ben Reade
Live Music in the Orchard - Ben Reade

Ben Reade is a seasoned singer/songwriter whose roots are planted in the blue ridge mountains giving him a unique style where Americana collides with improvisational jam rock.

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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

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Silent Book Club 6/28/2026
Silent Book Club 6/28/2026

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be Charlottesville's second chapter of Silent Book Club, an international organization bringing bibliophiles together.

From the official website of Silent Book Club:

"At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather at a set time and location, order food or drinks, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 


Schedule:
12:30 Arrive early to order food/ drinks/ chat
1-2pm Reading
Afterwards: Mingle (or keep reading)

You can read about the experience in Cville Weekly's "Tried it in Cville Column" thanks to talented local journalist Kristie!

12:30 pm to 3:00 pm