Live Music this Week

12/27: COLD and WINDY: It will be cold and windy across Nelson County today. Highs of 32 in the valley and of 25 in the mountains. Look forward to some warming temps this week across the county. (Thursday in the upper 40’s!) For the full weather report, visit www.NelsonCountyLife.com That’s the web site that all the locals use for up-to-date weather and reporting.

Value Priced Rental: 410 Fawn Ridge is a new private rental in Wintergreen Resort. 3BRs, large gourmet kitchen, Living Room and 2FB for $225 per night. It is a great deal. Go to www.vrbo.com/327771 for all the details.

SKIING AND RIDING: From Wintergreen's Web Site:

" Today we have 26 slopes and trails open and 5 lifts. We will be open for DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS skiing and riding from 9AM-10PM. The average snow base depth throughout the resort is 30”-60”. HOLIDAY RATES ARE IN EFFECT.

TUBING: The Plunge Tubing Park will be open today from 10am – 11pm. Buy tickets on the web ahead of time if you want to take advantage of this great winter activity. Tickets for The Plunge or Ridgely’s Fun Park can be purchased over the web right now . Ridgely’s Fun Park will be open from 10am – 6pm. Bring your little ones up here for some great family fun.

TERRAIN PARK: The Progression Park is open with: 10 ft box, 20 ft rail, double barrel shotgun rail, 2 progression rails, small and large propane tank rails, down rail, 2 small jumps, medium jump, 2 progression tables and a battleship rail. The Advanced Park is open with: Flat down rail, barrel bonk, big table, propane tank hip, fuel tank vert wall, leaning fun box. Keep checking this report for updates.

Live Music Watch

Besides great skiing, winning wineries and breweries, Nelson County is quickly becoming known as a venue for Live Music! This week, check out live music at the Blue Mountain Brewery, in Wintergreen Resort and Devil’s Backbone Brewery.

Blue Mountain Brewery
New Year’s Eve Party with Eli Cook Band
Friday, Dec 31st (10 PM–1:30 AM)

Jan Smith Trio
Sunday, Jan 2nd (2:30 - 5pm)

In Wintergreen Resort

Scroll down to read my list of New Year’s Eve activities and live music in Wintergreen Resort. Lots of venues for live music throughout the resort. Make your reservations early! (No reservation needed for The Edge in the Mountain Village)

Devil’s Backbone Brewery

Bryan Elijah Smith, December 29th at 7PM
David Hill, December 30th at 8PM

I hope to see you in Nelson County soon....Scroll down for more information about the busy holiday week in Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort!