The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

Coffeehouse	October 4 7-9 PM	All family-friendly performers are invited to this monthly open-mic. Listeners most welcome. Arrive by 6:45 PM to sign up if you want to perform. Free program, refreshments for sale.
True Art Exhibit	October 5-19 Opening at 1:00 PM	Winning entries from the museum's annual "True Art" contest for young artists from Kindergarten through 12th Grade will be on display in the Victorian Parlor. An awards reception for the winning artists will open the exhibit on Sunday, October 5, at 1 PM.
A Measure of Excellence Exhibit at Bullitt Park	October 11 1-5 PM	View photographs of early organized town, coal camp, and school bands as well as a variety of vintage instruments and other musical artifacts.
Mystery in the Mountains	October 11 7-9 PM	What caused the Great Big Stone Gap Fire of 1908? Step back in time and join town officials, the Fire Brigade and other concerned citizens at the Ayers' Mansion to sort through the clues. The evening begins at 7 PM with food salvaged from the kitchen of the Eugene Hotel. Then the sleuthing begins! $10 fee per person. Deadline for registration is September 26.
Hoots 'n' Haints	October 25 2-8 PM	Join us for a day of spooky fun as we celebrate Halloween with a variety of games, activities and more than a few tricks and treats. Come in costume and help set the mood for a "frightfully" good time. Great Pumpkin workshop from 2-3:30PM. Children ages 6-12 can carve or paint a pumpkin to take home. Afterward we'll bob for apples, have a pumpkin relay, and even wrap a mummy or two! Fun and games throughout the entire day -- but be sure to be on hand at 6:30 PM for our special guest storyteller. The Great Pumpkin workshop has a materials fee of $$10.00. All other activities are free. Registration and payment deadline for the workshop is October 17.

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