Culpeper Summer

Culpeper Star Exponent

Business Monday

Jim Charapich

June 24, 2013

Summer officially began on Friday. Our family and friends are usually on the move for the summer to and from home on the way to the beach, mountains, lakes, and streams. We are fortunate to have all of these venues in Virginia and many of them very close to us in Culpeper.

The lakes, streams, and mountain vistas in Culpeper are inviting. In fact many come to Culpeper to live for those very reasons. However, we are much more than our natural beauty. I was asked by a friend living in Charlottesville: what is there to do in Culpeper? My favorite question!!!

Let’s start with the Library of Congress Packard Campus in Culpeper. Would you like to enjoy a free movie on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening in a comfortable theatre with world class sound and projection technology? For information and reservations call 540-827-1079 x79994 Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM (except holidays). For example - this Thursday, James Cagney and Bette Davis in “ The Bride Came C.O.D.” or on Saturday, a 1933 double feature showing. Shows begin at 7:30 PM.

The latest and most exciting highlight in Culpeper is the newly renovated State Theater on Main Street. The range of theater, music, and film are robust. I am looking forward to The Tour De France - Opening Day: Live in HD on June 29th on one of the largest screens in Central Virginia. Check out the website www.CulpeperTheatre.org for your favorites throughout the week.

Naturally, dinner, shopping, and a show are a perfect combination for an afternoon / evening in Culpeper. The dining options are well known with many farm to table options. We are largely an agricultural community, making these dining options especially unique and attractive.

The Brandy Station Foundation is offering a tour series surrounding the Battle of Brandy Station. Go to www.BrandyStationFoundation.com for details. You may want to check out the HITS Commonwealth Showday National Horse Show in July at HITS Commonwealth Park www.hitsshows.com. Or if you are looking for that Home Town Fourth of July Celebration. The celebrations start with the Freedom 5K run around town, followed by activities all day, a classic parade, and the annual fireworks at Yowell Meadow Park.

What is going on in Culpeper.... good question. Invite your family and friends to join us this summer. Plan your “Staycation” today. Stop by the Depot for more information or go to www.VisitCulpeperVa.com for more ideas.