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Spencer-Penn Centre - February 2023
Thanks for supporting Spencer-Penn!
Fab Lab Classes for January & February 2023
Register today!
Get excited!
Gamers and collectors, come on down to MHC
A Year of Adventures with Infinity Acres Ranch
Happy Trails
January Happenings at Mountain Valley Brewing
January Events at MVB
23 Marvelous MHC Resolutions for 2023
A quick-start guide to a fun-filled year!
First 3 Rives on the Road concerts announced
2023 Rives on the Road Concert Series
A look back at this year's fun!
January and February 2023 at Spencer Penn Centre
Save these dates!
VisitMartinsville launched a holiday shopping initiative in efforts to promote the opportunity to support our local craftspeople and venues this holiday season. We are highlighting products made in Martinsville-Henry County and local experiences that can be enjoyed with visiting family and friends this season.
Historical Society To Host Christmas Music At The Historic Courthouse
Sunday, December 18, 2022
December Happenings at Mountain Valley Brewing
See you at the brewery!
Fall into Winter Fest is this Saturday!
Saturday 11 AM – 4 PM
Greensky Bluegrass to headline Rooster Walk 13 festival at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Va.
Rooster Walk 13 Initial Lineup!
More than a festival
Upcoming Holiday Happenings In MHC
Plenty of Holiday fun for everyone!
Spencer Penn Centre Happenings for December 2022
December happenings at SPC
November & December 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Take Note!
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Piedmont Arts Team Up to Bring Audiences the Holiday Pops Spectacular
Join the spectacular on Sunday, December 4th
Piedmont Arts Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
The festivities start at 4 p.m.
Mountain Valley Brewing November 2022 Happenings
Take note of this month's events
Looking to add to your Martinsville Speedway trip?
Rives on the Road Upcoming Shows
Get your tickets now!
Fab Lab Classes for November 2022
Family Days & Community Classes at the Fab Lab
The 2022 "Christmas in Motion" Martinsville-Henry County Christmas Parade
November 19th at 5:00 PM
Don't miss the inaugural event
November (2022) at the Spencer Penn Centre
SPC events and happenings!
VisitMartinsville Launches New Mobile App and Widget
App available for download on iOS and Android devices
Mountain Valley Brewing October Highlights
See you at the brewery
Spencer Penn Centre - October 2022
October Fun!
September Highlights at Mountain Valley Brewing
Fun Times this Month at the Brewery
Roscoe Burnems combines poetry, comedy in one-man performance, Traumedy
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m
Tickets now on sale for TWCP Twelve Angry Jurors
Twelve Angry Jurors Opens at TheatreWorks
Virginia Museum of Natural History receives over $37,000 in grant funding from Institute of Museum and Library Services for Scope it Out! initiative, new microscopy lab
Savory September brings art of tailgating to Piedmont Arts, Sept. 9
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
September and October 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark you calendars now!
Dangermuffin On Sale Now and Relive the Magic of RW12
Presented by Rives on the Road
Get ready for some great music!
Big Times Ahead This August in MHC
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
July, August, & September 2022 at Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars art lovers!
August 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Fun at the Centre!
Agritourism Adventures!
July at Spencer-Penn Centre
Rock out in MHC at the Rockin River Fest
Two days full of music & activities!
Franks + Dranks & Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
Franks + Dranks and Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
Spring brings new opportunities to picnic with your family throughout Martinsville-Henry County!
Spend some of your summer in MHC
Uptown First Friday Sponsored by Historical Society
Historical Society to Sponsor Uptown First Friday
Franks and Dranks returns for a night of music and food in the Art Garden, July 8
Don't miss the summer fun!
By Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
7 Unique Ways to Experience Virginia's Philpott Lake
You Will Love Philpott Lake
July 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
An Anglers Guide to the Philpott Lake Fishing Scene
Get ready for a reel good time
Virginia Museum of Natural History's first-ever Wildlife Festival set for Saturday, June 18
Celebration of Earth's wildlife to feature a wide variety of live animals and specimens from the museum's scientific collections
Blueways and the Blue Ridge: Why a Visit to Philpott Lake is a Must
Cradled by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake might just be the most spectacular body of water in Virginia. Located just northwest of the town of Martinsville, the 3,000-acre lake spreads into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, framed by 7,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest. Besides the beautiful scenery, the lake is studded with nearly a dozen parks and recreation areas, offering an enticing buffet of Blue Ridge adventures.
Get ready to campout!
Historical Society to Sponsor Uptown First Friday
The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society will sponsor Uptown First Friday.
Explore the many ways to explore the great outdoors in Martinsville-Henry County
A Festive Summer is in our Future
Summer Fun
Learn the stories behind the murals and the artists who created them!
Virginia Living Magazine Names the 2022 Best Of Virginia Winners
Best Of Winners for Southwest Virginia
Start Planning now
Piedmont Arts Heads to DPAC for Hamilton
Piedmont Arts’ Bus to Broadway Heads to DPAC for 'Hamilton'
50 Things To Do in Martinsville-Henry County
To name a few...
Mosey on over to Martinsville!
April and May 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark those calendars
You May Want to VisitMartinsville this May
It's going to be aMAYzing!
April and May 2022 at Mountain Valley Brewing
Make your plans now!
Full Band Released and Ticket Prices Increase for Rooster Walk 12 on April 14 at 10AM
Get your tickets now!
Round out your NASCAR Weekend!
What's Ahead in 2022 for Piedmont Arts
Mark your calendars now!
Rives on the Road Presents Eric Gales Band is this Saturday
Join the fun of Rives on the Road
April Happenings at Spencer-Penn Centre
Upcoming April events at the Spencer Penn Centre!
A Lucky Weekend to be in Martinsville-Henry County
Bring in spring with us!
March (2022) at Mountain Valley Brewing
A March full of FUN
Fiddlin' Earl White Brings Old-time Tunes to Piedmont Arts
Earl White Stringband to perform in galleries, April 7
Lucky You!
Art at Happy Hour plus Artist Talk with Timothy Duffy
March 10th in the galleries
Infinity Acres' Spring Prom for Adults with Disabilities
March 4th, 2022
March 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Mark your calendars
Move to Martinsville Announces First Music in the Box Season
Music in the Box -- 2022
Martinsville Speedway & 811 Partner for the Call 811 Before You Dig 250 Powered by Call811.com
Get your tickets now!
Grace Potter to headline Rooster Walk 12 Music & Arts Festival in Martinsville, Va.
Final Line Up Announced for Rooster Walk 12
Tickets for Rooster Walk 12 Increase Tomorrow at Noon
Grab your tickets NOW!
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County.
African American Read-In and Family Day Hosted by Piedmont Arts
Saturday, February 19th
October 29th at Martinsville Speedway
As the New Year approaches, take a moment to plan to VisitMartinsville for some of our most exciting events that you sure don’t want to miss.
What's Happening at Spencer-Penn?
Upcoming Events at SPC!
Celebrate the New Year in MHC!
Coming up Soon!
TheatreWorks presents "An O.Henry Christmas"!
TheatreWorks presents "An O.Henry Christmas"!
Rooster Walk 12 Initial Band Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now
Little Feat tops initial band announcements!
WHO IS THE BEST IN THE BLUE RIDGE?
Some bands to be announced Monday
Holiday Pops Tickets On Sale Now
Looking ahead for Piedmont Arts
Premiere date set for Hometown Hustle series the Friday after Thanksgiving!
On the Rudy’s Girl Media YouTube channel
Art Garden Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 2, 2021
Join the annual holiday fun
Books and Crannies to Host Big Shot Drive-Thru Tour
Get your tickets early!
Spencer Penn Centre - November 2021
Next month at the centre
Opening Reception, Brown vs Board of Education, Christmas Tree Lighting, and More
Piedmont Arts to present these great events and classes
Fall Into Fun This Season in Martinsville
Seasonal Fun
The Patriot Players Return to the Stage with The Little Shop of Horrors
A little spooky, a little silly
Blue Jeans and Bling at the Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center and Museum
Kind of Fancy, Kind of Chill
Uptown First Friday presented by the Martinsville Henry County Heritage Center & Museum
Join the fun at the Historic Courthouse in Uptown
Latin Ballet of Virginia Brings VERDE to Piedmont Arts
Limited-ticket performance in galleries, Oct. 7
The Martinsville – Henry County Visitor Center (VisitMartinsville) first priority is the safety and health of its visitors, residents, industry partners, and team. While the risk of contracting COVID- 19 is low, we are carefully following the guidelines of the US Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) and our local health department authorities.
Rooster Walk Reunion - Ticket Price Increase, Band Schedule, and More
Updates for the Rooster Walk Reunion
Josh Berry of JR Motorsports to Compete for Second Straight Victory in the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race. Virginian Peyton Sellers Continues Quest for his First Victory in Prestigious Event & Fourth Virginia Triple Crown Title.
Get down to Uptown
Personal Enrichment Classes this September with Patrick & Henry Community College
Pre-registration required
September through November with Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars!
Bassett HWY 57 Cruise Ins for September and October
Hundreds of cars on display!
Piedmont Arts to Host Free Family Day this Saturday
A day of free family fun!
Taking place at the Martinsville Speedway
Savory September Takes A Stroll Down Starling
Progressive dinner down Martinsville’s Museum Mile.
Located in the Quality Inn - Dutch Inn
Let us Tail You About Something New!
Introducing the new Smith River Paw Park
TheatreWorks Presents Wait Until Dark
July 29th - August 1st
The 2021 TGIF Concert Series Kicks Off on the 16th
Get ready for the return of TGIF
July through September at Piedmont Arts
Celebrating 60 Years!
Franks and Dranks Returns July 9
Piedmont Arts hosts cook out-themed party in Art Garden
Gifts for Father's Day
Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign
Visit Martinsville announces their Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign just in time for Free Fishing Days in Virginia.
June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Don't miss the fun!
2021 Summer Camps in Martinsville - Henry County
Summer is almost here...start planning
Team #VisitMartinsville Enjoyed a Super Fun Run
Miles in Martinsville hosted the annual Super Fun Run around Lake Lanier on Saturday, May 8th and the girls of Team #VisitMartinsville had a blast!
May and June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Visit us at the historic Spencer Penn Centre
National Travel and Tourism Week Is May 2nd - 8th, 2021
National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry.
Birding in Martinsville-Henry County
Relaxation + Education
International Sculpture Day Spent in MHC
Spectacular sculptures in sight!
Piedmont Arts Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Events and exhibits planned throughout 2021
Rock out in MHC!
50 Free or Low-Cost Things To Do in MHC
Get ready for some fun!
Team VisitMartinsville Runs the Martinsville Half Marathon and 5K
The team's 1st 5K of the season
Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on April 7 2021
Jeb Burton of Kaulig Racing & Mercy Crossing to Join Event to Distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes to Henry County Residents.
More details at vmnh.net
National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities
Start planting or start shopping!
Spring 2021 Statement from Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Announced Increased Limits for Sports & Entertainment Venues in the Commonwealth
Watercolor Exhibits Opening at Piedmont Arts
American Watercolor Society, Jane Iten Memorial and Water Ladies on display
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of museum's virtual education programming
Team VisitMartinsville & the Two on the Trail Race
It's a wrap!
Exhibit Closing Reception Feb. 26 at Piedmont Arts
Ansel Adams: Compositions in Nature, I Am…, Virginia: Changing Topographies
VisitMartinsville Team Takes on the 2021 Miles in Martinsville Racing Series
2 girls. 7 races. 1 goal.
Embrace Education & Cultivate Creativity at Patrick Henry Community College’s Dalton Idea Center
We have an IDEA (Center)!
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day
Online event features story time, crafts and more
Sweets, Treats & Eats for Your Valentine
We've created a list of sweets, treats, and eats that are sure to impress your valentine this February
RW12 postponed. 'RW Reunion' festival announced!
Sad news. Happy news. Big news.
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Fishing Fever In Martinsville-Henry County
Virginia Is for Lovers, and Martinsville-Henry County is for Fishing Lovers.
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre 2021
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual Family Day
Free event features story time, crafts, performance by Virginia Repertory Theatre
Weekends are for the boys, and Martinsville-Henry County is the perfect place to spend that valuable comradery time.
I love my coffee and I love animals. How about you? Well, if you answered yes and you are looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday, just grab a coffee and head to the ranch!
Local Groups Donate Time and Cheer to Piedmont Arts
Boys & Girls Clubs, the Martinsville Garden Club and the Garden Study Club donated their time this week to bring some holiday cheer to Piedmont Arts.
Patriot Players Present Charlie Brown LIVE
Patrick Henry Community College’s performing troupe, the Patriot Players are bringing live theater back with You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Theater lovers and Charlie Brown fans can catch the live show in-person at PHCC’s Drive-In Theater or virtually via a live stream at 7PM on November 19 – 21 and at 2PM on Sunday, November 22.
New Art Classes at Piedmont Arts Nov. 2020
Explore new art forms, mediums and techniques with a fresh slate of art classes at Piedmont Arts. The museum is offering in-person classes for a limited number of attendees, as well as a new virtual watercolor class that will take place online via Zoom. Social distancing and masks are required at all in-person classes.
Limited Edition RW Merch On Sale Until Nov. 17th!
Limited edition Rooster Walk merch on sale until Nov. 17th!
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts Nov. 2020
Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 3 • 5 pm • Gravely-Lester Art Garden
Chase Elliott Wins Xfinity 500
It was all or nothing Sunday for Chase Elliott at Martinsville Speedway in the penultimate NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, Xfinity 500. In a “must-win” situation to advance to next weekend’s Championship 4 to battle for the Cup title, the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro rooted his way to the lead with 44 laps remaining and pulled away for a 6.577-second victory.
Martinsville Speedway Expands Spring Race Weekend
Martinsville Speedway expands the 2021 spring race weekend by hosting a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at night on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This will be the first Modified Tour race at Martinsville since 2010.
Martinsville Speedway Launch Annual Scholarship
Martinsville Speedway will recognize the historic accomplishments of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson by starting an annual scholarship, Jimmie Johnson Champion’s Award. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student at one of the Martinsville-Henry County Public High Schools.
NASCAR and Wynn Resorts Announce National Multi-Year Sports Betting Partnership
NASCAR and WynnBET, the digital gaming division of Wynn Resorts Ltd. that is responsible for Wynn’s mobile sportsbook and casino app, announced today a multi-year national sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, WynnBET will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences for racing fans across the United States.
Clay Campbell, Martinsville Speedway President
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell joins dignitaries as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sunday, Nov. 1. Campbell, President of Martinsville since 1988, was recently named a Comcast Community Champion of the Year Finalist.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte Named Grand Marshal
Martinsville Speedway will welcome distinguished dignitaries as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Draft Top 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race on Saturday, Oct. 31 and NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Playoff race on Friday, Oct. 30.
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts October 2020
The Art of the Quilt
On display through January 9, 2021 • Admission Free
Quilts and quilted wearables by 42 artists from across the Southeast are on display in this biennial invitational exhibition, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Themed Anything Goes, this year's exhibition commemorates the 12th anniversary of The Art of the Quilt.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) has recently been nominated by Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The award, presented by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is the nation’s highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.
Comcast announced Martinsville President Clay Campbell as a finalist for the 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, an annual award created to recognize philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry.
Look up!
Four-legged fun
Find your path
Low-Costs, BIG Fun
Time for some fun activities in MHC.
Fall in MHC is perfect for getting outdoors.
September Is Self-Improvement Month
Self Improvement through relaxation and retail.
Spend Your Summer on the Smith River
Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
Find the perfect historic location for your wedding day in Martinsville-Henry County!
Martinsville-Henry County has some beautiful locations with stunning views for your upcoming wedding.
The arts are alive in Southern Virginia
"Not all who wonder are lost."- J.R.R. Tolkien
Tidbits and Trivia About this Southern Virginia Town