The cast of lake effects includes Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Madeline Zima, Jeff Fahey, Eyal Podell, Ben Savage, Richard Moll, Ron Canada, Richard Riehle, Mary McDonough, Barry Papick, with Casper Van Dien and Sean Patrick Flanery.

“Lake Effects” is a family comedy-drama that revolves around a woman, played by Jane Seymour, and her two daughters, who go on a journey of rediscovery after the patriarch in the family dies. Sadly, during production, writer Scott Winters passed away. The money raised Friday will go toward a scholarship fund in Winters’s name.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or want to broaden your tastes, the Sedalia Center’s 4th Annual Jazz & Wine Festival has something to offer everyone. Come out for a classic evening of wine tasting and jazz music featuring talented artists and a rare chance to sample the tastes of some of the region’s best vintners. The smooth voices and musicianship of Jane L. Powell, Nat Reeves, and the Vince Lewis Trio will provide the perfect backdrop to your wine-tasting experience while you sample wines from Blue Ridge Vineyard, Century Beverage Distributor, Chateau Z Vineyard, and Fincastle Winery, among many others.

The event takes place in the Sedalia Center’s shaded, atmospheric open-air pavilion. The artists are local legends, with Jane Powell beginning her singing career in Roanoke, Virginia and Nat Reeves being born in nearby Lynchburg. Powell has been described as having a soulful style and a five-octave range, performing throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean and has been featured in a national McDonalds commercial, a Dino DeLaurentis film Marie and in the 1999 New Line comedy, The Bachelor. Nat Reeves and The Vince Lewis Trio have also received national acclaim and airplay. These artists are divine jazz musicians who will put on a performance you won’t want to miss out on at the Sedalia Center!

Bring your friends and family out for a night of refined relaxation and all sorts of live entertainment with music, dancing, and drinks from 4:00-10:00 pm on August 27th at the Sedalia Center located at 1108 Sedalia School Road in Bedford, VA. It is convenient to Smith Mountain Lake and only costs $15 for an advance ticket and $20 at the gate for a night of music, wine, vendors, festival food and beverages. Advance tickets may be purchased here.

For more information, call (434) 299-5080 or visit www.sedaliacenter.org

The National D-Day Memorial located in Bedford, VA and near to Smith Mountain Lake offers its visitors an emotional and educational experience as they remember the events that took place on June 6, 1944. This summer, they are offering two unique opportunities to get your whole family involved in the rich history of the Bedford/Smith Mountain Lake area.

• The 2011 D-Day Memorial Family Day is “an opportunity to discover the lessons and legacy of World War II through interactive programs, tours and projects”. Throughout the day on Saturday, July 16th, 2011 there will be activities such as Victory garden projects, book-signings, models on display, and more, as well as many contests for family members to get involved with.
  

  Click image above for PDF of poster

  Contests/Attractions include:

  • More than 30 activity stations, all hands-on and family-friendly
  • Project Vintage Runway, taking place at noon on Saturday, July 16th-no registration fee is required but participants need to register with the Memorial by July 11th. Bring 40s attire in order to participate in the runway show: prizes will be provided to the winners. All ages are welcome.
  • D-Day Memorial Car Show-visitors can enter their cars in the show, but it is restricted to military vehicles and cars manufactured before 1950. Visitors vote on the winner, who will receive a People’s Choice Award.
  • A USO Idol singing competition, broken into two youth categories for ages 6-18 and one adult category
    (Performers must register by July 11th. There is a $10 entry fee and limited space available.)

  The event is sponsored by Woodmen of the World, Lodge 175 and the Kiwanis Club of Bedford. Regular fees apply for adults, but students under 18 are free.

  For more information contact April Cheek-Messier at (540) 586-3329 or at acheek@dday.org regarding any questions you have or to register for competitions. Also visit www.dday.org for more information or call (540)586-3329.

• In addition to the Family Day, there is also a D-Day Memorial WWII Day Camp called “Growing up in World War II” being held from Wednesday, July 27th through Friday, July 29th from 8:45am-1pm.

  The camp is open for registration for fourth through sixth grade students who will enjoy hands-on history activities, crafts, period games, and rationing-era snacks. A t-shirt and souvenir for all campers is included in the fees, and the children receive the opportunity to meet with living history veterans and re-enactors.

  Fees are $60.00 for the first child and $50.00 for each additional child, which include a t-shirt, craft and activity materials, daily snacks and instruction. Pre-registration is required and a $20.00 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

  Take this opportunity to enrich the lives of your children by providing them with a glimpse of history!

  The camp is sponsored by the Bedford Elks Lodge #2844. Contact the Education Department of the National D-Day Memorial at (540) 586-3329 for more information or to register.

  Space is limited (only 35 participants) and you must pre-register, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to help give your child fuller understanding and greater appreciation of the sacrifices of those in military service during WWII and throughout history!

Chateau Morrisette holds these events every Sunday through October. On Sunday, June 26^th, the live music and entertainment begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 4:00. They are located at:
287 Winery Road SW in Floyd, Virginia.

This Sunday’s entertainment is Crusher Run, who has been playing bluegrass, traditional folk country, and folk music since the fall of 2000. They describe themselves as a “Goodtime Band”. You can hear their music at http://www.myspace.com/crusherrun

Come out for free entertainment and purchase some food from the grill. Be sure to bring your own seating.

If you’d rather do something earlier in the morning, a Sunday Brunch Buffet is held every Sunday June-October from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The buffet is $23.95 per adult and $12 for children under 12.

A limited a la carte menu is also available.

Take advantage of Chateau Morrisette’s special summer events!

For more information visit http://www.thedogs.com, email info@chateaumorrisette.com, or call (540) 593-2865

Come join us and celebrate our community with barbecue, boats, beer, crafts and cigars accompanied by live local musical guests.

The kickoff of the event will be on Saturday, June 25^th.

Where: Mariners Landing Resort & Conference Center
1217 Graves Harbor Trail
Huddleston, VA 24104

Time: The festival will be going on all day, starting at 12:00 pm, rain or shine.

The talented live musical acts performing are:

CU & The Kidd from 1:30-4:30 pm

FMG from 8:00-11:00 pm

There will be discounted overnight accommodations at the resort offered.

For more information, call 800-851-4988 or visit www.marinerslanding.com

Mariners Landing is hosting a Family Tennis Weekend event on June 24^th-26^th.

The cost for adults is $40 and children under the age of 10 are $20.

$5 of the ticket cost from each registrant will go toward the SML Good Neighbors, Inc.

When you register, you receive an invitation to the Friday night welcome reception, which includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, door prizes and more. There will be discounted overnight rates available.

Don’t miss your opportunity to combine good food, family, and fitness into your weekend and to help out a good cause with a visit to Mariners Landing.

For more information about registering, email info@marinerslanding.com

Beyond the Green Indoor Golf and Sportsbar is one of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest sports bars/entertainment venues, offering a fun and exciting atmosphere and enhancing the nightlife scene in downtown Moneta. Their facility boasts a full service bar, 8 flat screen TVs and 2 HD golf simulators allowing guests to play all the PGA courses from Moneta! Come in for delicious lunch, dinner and drinks and watch your favorite sports games live any time during the bar’s regular hours:

Mon 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tues-Thurs: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sun: 12:00 pm -11:00 pm

This weekend there will also be two live music acts performing:

Friday, June 24^th – Robotic Jive

Robotic Jive on Facebook

Saturday, June 25^th – Barefoot West

Barefoot West on Facebook

Music starts at 9pm. There will be no cover charge and the bar is open late, serving food and beverages until 1 am. Come out and join the fun with live music, drinks, great food and virtual golf at Smith Mountain Lake’s newest premier location for exciting music acts and entertainment!

Beyond the Green is located at:

1035 Mercantile St, Suite 100, Moneta

For more information call (540) 296-0871

Or visit them on Facebook:

Beyond the Green on Facebook

Ahhhh…the Spa

This is definitely the way to a mom’s heart – a day of spoiling at the spa! And the Pure Spa in Smith Mountain Lake has a wonderful way to make the Monday after Mother’s Day anything but BLAH! The Mommy and Me Monday on May 9 is the perfect gift for moms with little princesses at home. The day includes manicures, pedicures and mini-makeovers. Appointments are limited, so make your reservation soon! If mom needs some alone time to unwind, splurge with a massage package just for her. No matter where you live – the spa is a great way to make ma say “ahhhh!”

A Little Wine Can Be a Good Thing

If your mom needs a little more intensive therapy than a day at the spa can offer (rumors say this can be the case for moms with boys!), a week on the Bedford Wine Trail may be in order! “Five Wineries…One Big Adventure” is the trail’s motto, and it is a wonderful way to recuperate from a year of being “mom.” Beautiful orchards and vineyard nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, a glass of award-winning wine in her hand, and a few visits to historical sites in the area…if this sounds like something your mom would love, then the Bedford Wine Trail has you covered this Mother’s Day!

There are lots of wonderful things to do in and around Smith Mountain Lake. Come for a visit, if you like it, then move here. When you are ready for a luxury waterfront home, call Vicki Millehan! She is your local real estate expert, and longtime Smith Mountain Lake resident.