This special event, is in celebration of Jan Neuharth’s release of the third in her series of books, and second book signing to be hosted at Fran Romeo and Company.

Set in the historic foxhunting community of Middleburg, Virginia, “The Kill” begins when globe-trotting photojournalist Abigale Portmann gets word in war-torn Afghanistan that her beloved uncle, the 70-year-old Master of the Middleburg Foxhounds, has been brutally murdered.

Abigale returns to the rocky relationships of her past in the close-knit equestrian community – a place she has deliberately avoided for seventeen years. As the gripping plot unfolds, friends become suspects and family ties are tested. Events for Abigale – and the hunt club – spin out of control as this riveting tale races to a terrifying finish.

When Neuharth last appeared at Fran Romeo & Company, she was working on the “The Kill.” Now it’s complete. Jan will also be signing “The Hunt” and “The Chase,” the first two books in the series. Any or all of her books are excellent gifts, especially when they are personally autographed.

Jan Neuharth, an attorney and avid equestrian, practiced law in Los Angeles before moving to the Virginia hunt country to establish Paper Chase Farms, one of the premier equestrian facilities of its kind.

Jan’s debut novel, The Hunt, was a Benjamin Franklin Award finalist and was nominated for a Library of Virginia Literary Award. The Chase won the IPPY Gold Medal for best Regional Fiction and was a Notable Winner of the Eric Hoffer Award. A graduate of the University of Florida and Vanderbilt Law School, Jan Neuharth lives in Middleburg, Virginia with her husband, Joseph Keusch, a former Joint Master of the Fairfax Hunt, and their children.

The Kill, the third novel in her Hunt Country Suspense series, will be released May 27, 2010. Keusch will also be greeting attendees to the book signing on June 6 – to add a touch of hunt flavor. (Hint: Joseph often comes dressed in full hunt regalia.)

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Opened in Fall 2009, Fran Romeo & Company is a unique gift and wedding boutique on Main Street (Route 11, Old Valley Pike) in the small, historic town of Edinburg, Virginia, the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The boutique carries a wonderful array of unique items, including jewelry, which its proprietor, Ms. Fran Romeo, personally selects from all over the United States. Fran is a wedding and event planner, specializing in arranging personalized unforgettable days to remember in the Valley, and the region.

For more information about Fran Romeo & Company, visit here.

For more information about author Jan Neuharth, and her new book, The Kill, visit here.

Middletown, Va – Ever meet a kind, intelligent pair who are individually wonderful, and even moreso together? Enter Soojin and Dayton Henceroth. a vibrant couple from Alexandria, Virginia – near D.C. – who just tied the knot last October 25th in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley.

Now, almost seven months later, when asked how married life is going, Soojin pipes up: “I pinch myself. For me, it’s a dream come true. Our wedding day was three years in the making…We’re having a lot of fun.”

A Wedding on History’s Battlefield
Soojin and Dayton’s choice to hold their wedding out in the Valley is part of a growing trend: destination weddings. For the last several years, they’ve been venturing out to Northern Shenandoah Valley towns – like Stephens City, Middletown, and Strasburg, Virginia – making a habit of weekend trips to explore Dayton’s other passion – American Civil War history.

During one of their jaunts last year, they fell upon Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, Virginia. It’s is an authentic 1797 Manor House, that was built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Based on design principles of Thomas Jefferson, the elegant Federal era Manor House features intricate, hand carved woodwork and a restored interior. The house is constructed of native limestone quarried on the property.

Belle Grove was used as a headquarters by Union General Phillip Sheridan during the Civil War Valley Campaign of 1864 and was at the very center of the pivotal Battle of Cedar Creek. After a surprise attack by Confederate General Jubal Early in the early hours of October 19, 1864, General Sheridan quickly regained the territory, securing the Valley for the Union and boosting President Abraham Lincoln’s chances for re-election.

Belle Grove and Cedar Creek was a central location back then, and it still is. It’s located off Interstate 81 at the Middletown exit, just north of where Route 66 from D.C. leads into the Valley – very convenient, yet off the beaten path. Signal Knob is in the distance.

Let It Be Laid Back
Soojin, 31, remembers: “The minute we arrived at Belle Grove, we fell in love with it. I first noticed the mountains, and experienced a lot of emotions all at once, dreams of future possibilities and a family. I envisioned a wedding… it was just so peaceful.”

“Soojin comes from a traditional Korean family,” explains Dayton, 34. “They were expecting a large, formal church wedding, so it took them a little time to warm up to the idea of having the wedding outside, out here in the Valley.”

“We wanted a small, intimate wedding, to share our day with the most important people in our lives,” the couple explains. “We also wanted to treat people to a mini-vacation. It is really like being in a whole other world when you’re out here. So serene.”

And so, where soldiers once fought the battle of Cedar Creek now would become the intimate Valley backdrop for bringing Dayton and Soojin’s families and closest friends to share their merging as husband and wife, and of Korean and American customs.

On Friday, October 24, 2009, about family members and friends converged on the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Strasburg, Virginia, occupying about 30 rooms altogether. The next evening about 90 people witnessed a miraculous ceremony as two cultures and lives were intricately woven together.

Soojin’s parents, Hjun and Sung Lee, came from Gaithersburg, Maryland, while Dayton’s parents, Dr. Bill and Diane Henceroth came from Richmond. “It was a central location, really,” they both say in unison. “And, the staff at the Fairfield was great, very hospitable. The hotel was ideally suited to our entourage of friends and family that came and stayed with us at the Fairfield. You just don’t get the same level of individualized personal attention and TLC in Northern Virginia as we received here.”

The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Strasburg is just five miles south down Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) from Belle Grove.

A Clearing In The Night Sky
And so it was. From The Wayside Inn in Middletown for the reception dinner on Friday night… to hiring Caroline Mountain Band, a Shenandoah Valley Americana duo, to play local historic tunes… to watching a threatening storm pass the “day of”… In the end, the setting and the timing at Belle Grove could not have been more perfect.

Just as their evening ceremony began, the sky cleared, and the moon shone brightly through the night clouds down on the couple and the gathering. “It was a miracle,” they relate. The tents set up on the Belle Grove grounds were aglow as the two said “I do” and became one – on a crisp, Fall evening.

Dayton’s brother, Adam, was the best man, Soojin’s sister, Youme was the Maid of Honor, and her friend, Angel, was the Matron of Honor. Local Lutheran pastor William Ballance officiated. Dayton’s father, Dr. William Henceroth sang The Lord’s Prayer.

During the ceremony, according to Korean custom, all four parents were honored, as they exchanged gifts with each another. “In my country’s tradition, it’s all about respecting our elders. They got us this far in our lives, so we make sure they know during the ceremony just how much we appreciate them,” Soojin says.

It Takes a Village To Make A Wedding
Friends came from as far away as Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ohio, and Austin, Texas,and were able to take in some of the many sights close at hand, including Shenandoah Caverns and Shenandoah Vineyards.

In addition to the Fairfield Inn getting high marks from the Henceroths, the couple is fast to point out all of the other people in the Valley who helped to make their wedding weekend unforgettable. Now “part of the family,” these folks include: Betsy Anderson, wedding coordinator at Belle Grove. Beth Lehman at the flower shop in Stephens City. Grand Rentals. Shaffer’s BarBQ. Hope at N2U Hair. Anna Quinn Jewelers. And, the staff at nearby Cristina’s Cafe in Strasburg.

In fact, many of the guests had so much fun that as Dayton’s mom, Diane Henceroth, remarks,” We plan to come back next year and have a reunion of sorts. Everything is so convenient and breathtaking at the same time.”

O, Shenandoah, We’ll Always Hear You
“We are truly blessed and humbled,” Soojin confides. Dayton agrees, as he concludes: “Holding our wedding here in the Valley with those we love as witnesses forged a connection to this beautiful place that we’ll carry forever.”

Jordan Springs, VA – The Historic Jordan Springs and Cultural Centre (circa 1600) will present a classic Wedding Tasting and New York-style Bridal Fashion Show on Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Frederick County, Virginia.

Taste a carefully-selected blend of foods from the four different seasons of the year prepared by Jordan Springs’ Executive Chef, Dan Hayes – designed to showcase the wide range of options available for weddings held at this pristine Shenandoah Valley property.

Bridal Event Schedule on February 21, 2010:

- Tasting Spring and Summer – at 1 pm
- Tasting Fall and Winter – at 2 pm
- Fashion Show – at 3 pm

This event is free for brides and grooms already booked at Historic Jordan Springs. The cost for all other guests is $5.00 per person.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Other unique, fun events coming up at Jordan Springs include:

- Authenic Civil War Ball – on February 27, 2010

Open to public – Proceeds will benefit the 1st Virginia Calvary, Company H. (Period attire recommended, black tie optional. Cash bar available.)

Cocktails will be at 5:00.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. The Susquehanna Travellers will be performing.

- French Cooking Classes – during March 2010

French Cooking Classes – March 4, 11, and 18 – at 6 pm
French Cooking Class & Wine Paired Dinner – March 27 – at 6:30 pm

For more information on any of these events, call (540) 667-7744.

For directions, visit the Historic Jordan Springs web site.

Stephens City, VA – Looking for a unique place for your upcoming wedding? Or for a group meeting or festive gathering? A place that offers comfort and convenience in a serene, private setting? Consider this precious gem that not too many people know about – the grounds at the Unity Church in Stephens City, Virginia.

Stephens City is located in the historic Shenandoah Valley, just south of Winchester, and just above Strasburg – close to Route 11, Interstate 81, and Route 66.  Many people fly into Dulles International Airport, and then make the easy drive to the Valley. It’s only 70 miles away, yet you’re in a totally different place – one of peace  – where your can breathe, where the world isn’t clamoring all around you.

The Unity of the Shenandoah property is available for day or evening weddings and events. (If you need a minister, Reverend Airin Wolf of the Unity Church has a beautiful service that she customize to the bride’s and groom’s wishes.)

Booking Details

Address: 6470 Old Valley Pike Stephens City, VA 22655 – Located two miles south of Stephens City on Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) at Vaucluse Road.

Reservations require the completion of a Rental Contract. For rental rates or to discuss catering options, call (540) 868-1903, or e-mail: unityshenandoah at verizon.net. Visit their website.

Where To Stay

The Fairfield Inn & Suites is just down the Pike (8 miles away, according to Mapquest) – in Strasburg, VA.  It’s a great place for the wedding party and their guests to stay, reserving a block of rooms.

The staff is friendly, the rates reasonable, and there’s a great complimentary hot breakfast each morning. They also have suites overlooking the mountains, an indoor pool and spa, and a workout gym.

- The Fairfield Inn and Suites -
Address: 33760 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, Virginia 22657, USA.

4 floors, 64 rooms, 20 suites., non-smoking facility, near Civil War battlefields (Cedar Creek, Hupp’s Hill, New Market) and historic museums and attractions (Belle Grove Plantation, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley). Call General Manager Kathy Tartaglia at (540) 465-1600, or email her at: strasburg.ffi.gm at pgmhotels.com.

For more information about the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Strasburg, log onto their web site.

Winchester, VA – The second Friday of each month, from February through June 2010, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) in Winchester will hold “Galleries at Night.” At each of these special events, the Museum’s new exhibit will be open for viewing. The remaining “Galleries at Night” dates for 2010 are February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11.

The new exhibit “Come In and Have a Seat: Vernacular Chairs of the Shenandoah Valley” opened at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) in December 2009, and will be on view through June 20, 2010.

Those attending Galleries at Night are also encouraged to enjoy the rest of the Museum. From 4 to 9 p.m., visitors may experience all of the MSV galleries, purchase a glass of wine in the Museum Lobby, browse in the Museum Store, and visit the Museum Café. For Galleries at Night, the galleries, the Museum Store, and the Museum Café are open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

History of vernacular chairs

It is the first exhibition devoted to the study of chairs that are distinctive to the Shenandoah Valley region. By 1800, the Shenandoah Valley was home to many craftsmen of German, Swiss, English, Irish, and Scottish descent. Using familiar European craft traditions, these craftsmen made durable and comfortable chairs, but they also were influenced by fashionable designs from cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Their creative blending of old and new ideas resulted in distinctive chair styles that speak of the Valley’s diverse cultural heritage and are called “vernacular.”

The MSV exhibition presents the three basic Valley vernacular chair designs: ladder-back, Windsor, and fancy chairs. The display includes 43 chairs on loan from nine different private collections, most of which have never before been presented in a public display.

Guest Curator Jeff Evans – an expert in vernacular chairs – is president of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. Museums that have sought his expertise in early American glass and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Shenandoah Valley furniture, pottery, and glass include the Corning Museum of Glass, The Sandwich Glass Museum, and The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), among others.

Evans presented a lecture, “Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Seating Forms of the Late Eighteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries,” at the 2009 MESDA Furniture Seminar and a related lecture at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) on January 8, 2010.  In addition, he was guest curator and author of the catalogue, “A Great Deal of Stone & Earthen Ware,” at the Shenandoah Valley Folk Art & Heritage Center (Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society)  in Dayton, Virginia.

(He has authored a catalogue to accompany the MSV exhibition. The publication will be available in March of 2010.)

Special pricing, food, and drinks

In honor of the Museum’s fifth anniversary in 2010, general admission to Galleries at Night is just $5. The event is free to MSV Members. In 2010, the Museum Café will also celebrate the fifth anniversary by offering a light dinner for $5 during Galleries at Night events. This Friday’s dinner option is a combination of a cup of soup and a half sandwich for $5. In addition to the one dinner option, the café’s Galleries at Night menu will also include a variety of desserts and more than 20 types of tea. Just for Galleries at Night, the café will serve a free cup of Shenandoah Blend tea with each dessert purchase.

MSV Executive Director, Jennifer Esler, announces resignation

In a separate release, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) announced that its executive director, Jennifer Esler, will be leaving the Museum to become the President and CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust in Franklin, Tennessee. Her resignation ends more than 12 successful years serving as the chief professional officer of the MSV.

According to MSV President of the Board Kit Molden, the Museum is saddened by but supportive and understanding of Ms. Esler’s decision. “Jenny has directed this Museum extremely well over the years she has been with us,” he says, “and she deserves immense credit for what the MSV has become today. We hate to see her go, but also understand and support her decision.”

“I have enjoyed working with the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley over the past twelve years, am extremely proud of what we have accomplished together, and will greatly miss the Museum family and all my other friends and colleagues in Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley,” says Ms. Esler. “But I am also excited and pleased that a new career opportunity that so perfectly suits my experience, skills, and interests has been offered to me, and I am looking forward to joining my husband in the Nashville area.”

Ms. Esler will remain with the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley until February 28. A nationally-focused search effort to hire her replacement will get underway immediately.

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The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is located at 901 Amherst Street in Winchester, Virginia. The MSV complex — which includes the Museum, the Glen Burnie Historic House, and six acres of gardens — is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The house and gardens are open March through November; the Museum is open year-round. The historic house and gardens are not open for tours during Galleries at Night. Additional information is available by calling (540) 662-1473, ext. 235, or on the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley web site.

Frederick County, VA – Grab your sweetheart! Colt Nutter, Executive Director of Historic Jordan Springs, is excited to present two great nights of entertainment and music:

- On Friday, January 22 – Historic Jordan Springs will open its doors at 6 p.m. for guests to come and enjoy the live music of the Rhonda Sager Trio in the rustic elegance of the 1832 pub, all to benefit The Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship which enables children with special needs to enjoy the healing qualities of interaction with horses.

Guests will be able to enjoy an a la carte menu of specially-priced drinks and pub-style food in an ambient setting of the historic estate, while supporting this great local charity. There will be no cover charge, but guests may donate directly to the fund. This date will also be the last of the 2009 Christmas seasonal tours at Historic Jordan Springs, with its enormous display of over 75 trees.

- On Sunday, February 14 – Historic Jordan Springs will host their 2nd Annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner at 6 p.m. Historic Jordan Springs will be offering guests a five-course plated meal, prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Hayes and his culinary team. Chef Hayes is the former personal chef to a famous sports celebrity and now travels the world sharing his culinary skills. He offers over 30 years of culinary mastery.

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail reception starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Signature Salad, Homemade Pasta, Chef’s Entrée, and a delicious dessert for two. Live music will also be playing throughout the evening for couples to enjoy.

Historic Jordan Springs is located at 1160 Jordan Springs Road in Jordan Springs, Virginia. In addition to being a romantic weekend getaway for couples in the Mid-Atlantic, the Inn is perfect for weddings, receptions, special events, conferences, and meetings.

For more information, contact Executive Director Colt Nutter at (540) 667-7744 or (877) 837-8313, email him at Colt Nutter at HistoricJordanSprings.com, or visit the Historic Jordan Springs website.

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Driving Directions:

From Winchester, Virginia, Route 7 and I-81:

Travel North on I-81 to Route 37/11 Exit, turn right off the exit onto Route 11 North. Travel 2 miles beyond Interstate 81 and turn right (South) onto Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) for 1.4 miles. Bear right at Ellis’ Grocery Store onto Jordan Springs Road for .9 miles. Go to the bottom of the hill, just before the little bridge, turn right into the entrance.

From Points East of Berryville, Virginia:

Travel West on Route 7, turn right onto Woods Mill Road (The second Route 660 you see at the light, Red Bud Run Subdivision). Continue on Woods Mill Road approximately 2 miles to the stop sign, turn left onto Jordan Springs Road. Go to the bottom of the hill, just over the little bridge, turn left into the entrance.

Shenandoah Valley, VA – Look at all of these fun events scheduled up and down the Valley this cold Winter month. Grab your family and friends and enjoy January!

Winchester
- January 9 and 10, 2010
Visiting Artist Series presents “Poetry and Reading” with Maggie Stetler at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 South Loudoun Street. This program is free for children, with a museum paid admission. 540-722-2020.

Luray
- January 9, 16, 23, 2010
“Quest for the Stars” fifth season auditions. Meet at the Board of Supervisors Room, Page County Courthouse in Luray on the 9th, 16th and at the Community Center in Shenandoah on the 23rd. To register call 540-743-1180.

Strasburg
- January 10, 2010
The Strasburg High School’s old gym, 250 Ram Drive, will be the site of the “1.10.10 Concert” of the decade. Featuring “Diamondback” from 1-2 p.m., “Exit 9” from 2-2:30 p.m., “Revolution” from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rhonda & Rachel Sager & Doug Arthur from 3:30-4 p.m., “Aces & Eights” from 4-5 p.m., “Complimentary Colors” from 5-5:30 p.m., Johnny & the Vault Cats from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Robbie & Forest Limon from 6:30-7 p.m. “Covenant” from 7-8 p.m. Benefit concert for Strasburg Youth in Arts. Admission fee. 540-465-2302.

Harrisonburg
- January 14, 3010
Court Square Theater presents Darren Beachly and the “Legends of the Potomac”. Pairing old school talent with contemporary bluegrass creativity and drive. Admission fee. 540-433-9189.

- January 15-30, 2010
Eastern Mennonite University, 1200 Park Road, presents the following movies in the Science Center. “The Invention of Lying” on the 15th-16th; “Good Hair” on the 22nd-23rd; “Where the Wild Things Are” on the 29th-30th. 540-432-4362.

- January 17, 2010
Special Martin Luther King celebration and special service. Worship, movie show, and small group discussion at the Eastern Mennonite University’s Common Grounds Coffee House. 540-432-4458.

- January 31, 2010
James Madison University presents the River North Chicago Dance Co. under the direction of Frank Chavas. The jazz-based contemporay company embodies a true flavor of “Americana” in their dynamic repertoire. 540-568-6211.

- January 31, 2010
Polar Bear Swim from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy a free family swim in the middle of winter. Join us for water games, prizes, edible snowballs (snow-cones), and hot chocolate. 540-433-9168.

Staunton
- January 17, 2010
The Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, 24 South Market Street, presents “The Valley’s Premier Bridal Showcase”, from 1-4 p.m. Catch the latest bridal fashion, and meet a variety of vendors. Also a hors D’oeuvre sampling. Admission fee of  $7.00. 540-885-4848.

Fishersville
- January 19-21, 2010
The Virginia Farm Show will be held at Augusta Expoland. In addition to exhibits of all the major lines of equipment and services there is a “Skid Steer Rodeo” for all the attendees to watch as well as participate in.  540-943-3976 or 1-800-218-5586.

- January 23-31, 2010
Augusta Expoland events: Pro Wrestling on the 23rd; Gun Show on the 30th-31st. For more information call 540-337-2525.

Strasburg, VA – Just starting to dream about those holiday parties and the wonderful dress you’ll wear? Imagining your hair up in that perfect do? Well, look no further.

Open for about six months, N2Hair is located in Creekside Station in North Strasburg – close to the intersection of I-81 and Route 66. The address is: 33820 Old Valley Pike (near the Fairfield Inn and Suites).

Hope Kirtley is the owner of N2Hair Salon. She specializes in really listening to clients, and making recommendations based on her years of experience.  Laid back, yet professional, Hope and the other stylists have fun as they work with each client individually to get the “look” they are reaching for.

Men also rate at N2Hair. One of the salon’s recent male customers commented: “The main thing for me was going into the place, I was very comfortable. It was easygoing. I get nervous about my hair getting cut. I was put completely at ease and am completely happy with the cut I got.  Hope didn’t have a set idea for me. She wanted to know what I wanted.”

N2Hair is a family-owned and operated business. Their motto is: “Come join us and let your new style blossom at our family salon.”

Call (540) 465-2277 for an appointment.

Hours:  Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Edinburg, VA – You never know what she’ll do next. Entrepreneur Fran Romeo, who has worked hard for breast cancer awareness for years, has now opened a wonderful gift and wedding boutique in Edinburg, a small quaint town along Route 11 in the Shenandoah Valley. And, boy, is the place and the owner a treat!

Partnership, rather than Competition
For years, Fran’s been helping individuals – including brides and prom-goers – pick out personal gifts, and has been consulting with corporations and golf-related organizations to select innovative business gifts. She’s a pro at working with people to plan events that capture their spirit and personality, and stand apart from the crowd.

Fran is a galvanizng woman. Since opening her new boutique last month, she’s joined with other Main Street Edinburg businesses to promote their retail enterprises as a team. Viewing others as part of the greater whole, rather than separate, competing businesses is part of a national trend. It’s all about joining together for the common good, and is a positive outcome that’s coming from the effect of the lousy economy on the retail sector.

New stop for Northern Virginia visitors
Fran Romeo & Companies is located at 212 N. Main Street. They carry great gifts and accessories, and furniture and decorative items – for special occasions and special events, including weddings, proms, birthdays, and anniversaries. The shop is fast becoming a new stopping point for folks visiting the Valley from Northern Virginia and the D.C. area.

Fran provides the latest in wedding preparations, including eco-friendly gifts for the whole wedding party, as well as “green” invitations and favors. She’s a great resource for finding gorgeous settings for destination weddings in the Shenandoah Valley.

Romeo also works with school districts, and non-profit organizations, on fund raising items, ideas, and campaigns. Her boutique accepts some small-scale furniture on consignment, and also hosts book signings for local and regional authors at her shop each month. Treat yourself by swinging by Fran Romeo & Company during their Official Grand Opening on Saturday, December 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Or, drop by anytime. (The hours are: 11 AM – 5 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed: Wednesday and Sunday.)

Phone: (540) 984-3606

Click here for Fran Romeo & Company Facebook page.

P.S. Fran Romeo & Company is located below the Renaissance Bed & Breakfast, and shares space with Natty’s Nook, a beautiful baby store that also carries imported English nightgowns and vintage merchandise.

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The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival held every summer in beautiful Orkney Springs, VA in the Shenandoah Valley is still in the planning phase for the 2009 Summer Season, but concert dates have been set.

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 4, 2009 at. 9:30 a.m. Call 540-459-3396 or 800-459-3396 for information, or sign up for E-Mail Alerts at: http://www.musicfest/org/

Here’s who will be playing under the stars…

Friday, July 17, 2009
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul

Friday, July 24, 2009
“Charlie Chaplin at the Symphony”
featuring special guest Dan Kamin,
the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
and guest conductor Grant Cooper

Saturday, July 25, 2009
“Romantic Passions” featuring pianist
Valetina Lisitsa, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
and guest conductor Grant Cooper

Friday, August 7, 2009
Béla Fleck and Toumani Diabaté

Saturday, August 8, 2009
Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Sunday, September 6, 2009
Cherryholmes

All concerts are subject to change.