‘Conclave’ opens 2025 movie season
The new year in RAAC movies at the Little Washington Theatre opens Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. with “Conclave,” the papal suspense film starring Ralph Fiennes and directed by Edward Berger.
Nominated for Best Film, the movie is drawn from a novel by bestselling author Robert Harris. It begins with the unexpected death of a beloved pope, igniting the intriguing process of summoning the cardinals to elect a replacement.
Fiennes’ character, Cardinal Lawrence, manages multiple rounds of voting, while wrestling with doubts about his own place in the church and even in the faith tradition itself. While Lawrence agonizes, other cardinals maneuver, but are eventually forced to face embarrassing errors they tried to keep under wraps.
The voting drags on, ever more tense, as the church leaders transit from their meetings in the Sistine Chapel to the comparatively antiseptic lodgings where they must reside until the succession plan is settled.
The shocking conclusion to this extraordinary election is, if not earth-shaking, church-shaking, or it would be if the world were to learn what the audience comes to know by the end of the movie.
The movie is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) and the organization charges no admission, but welcomes donations to cover production costs. Hearing assistance is available for any who need it.
‘Soup & Soul’ features the Tatels
At this Soup and Soul event on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m., Judge David Tatel will reflect on the experience of writing “Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice.” He and his wife, Edie, will explore the ways in which they shared that journey.
The event, sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) includes a potluck supper. Information on the location will be sent to those who purchase tickets. The snow date is Jan. 25.
While the event is now sold out, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list, click Wait List and you will be informed if seats become available.
Tai Chi classes begin
A free introduction to Tai Chi, gentle, flowing exercises to relax and de-stress, will be offered at the Rappahannock County Public Library with Sifu RW Godlewski on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. Please consult with your healthcare professional before starting this or other fitness programs. For more information call 540-675-3780
‘Bad Naturalist’ gives talk at Rapp library
Author Paula Whyman describes how she attempted to restore 200 acres of Rappahannock County farmland that was long gone to seed in her new book, “Bad Naturalist.”
Hear Whyman tell her story at the Rappahannock County Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Rapp at Home and the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC).
When Whyman first climbs a peak in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of a home in the country, she has no idea how quickly her tidy backyard ecology project will become a massive endeavor. Just as quickly, she discovers how little she knows about hands-on conservation work.
In “Bad Naturalist,” readers meander with her through orchards and meadows, forests and frog ponds, as she is beset by an influx of invasive species, rattlesnake encounters, conflicting advice from experts, and delayed plans—but none of it dampens her irrepressible passion for protecting this place.
The event is free, but due to seating limitations, please register to attend by calling the Rapp at Home office at 540-937-4664 or online at https://www.rappathome.net
Leo Club conducts hygiene drive
The Rappahannock County High School Leo Club is running a hygiene drive benefiting Services to Abused Families (SAFE). Items needed include cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent and hygiene products for both women and men.
If you would like to contribute, donation drop off boxes can be found at Stonewall Abbey in Sperryville, and the Rappahannock and Culpeper county libraries.
Lions Club looks for talent
The Rappahannock Lions Club is sponsoring its first “All Rappahannock Variety Show” on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium.
Interested participants should contact Lions Club member Bob Hurley at [email protected].
“From singing and dancing to juggling, comedy skits, dramatic or poetry readings and instrumental performances, we are inviting people of all ages and talents to participate,” said Hurley.
The acts will be limited to no more than five minutes each, and rated by a panel of five judges.
Rapp at Home offers activities
Rappwriters | Monday, Jan. 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Dark Horse Irish Pub, Flint Hill | Closed to new members. Contact Deb [email protected] to be waitlisted.
Rappwriters Community Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:30-4 p.m., Dark Horse Irish Pub, Flint Hill | The Hero’s Journey with Tim Wendel.
Conversations on Aging | Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m., Rapp library | Congenial discussion on topics of group interest.
Life Stories | Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m., Zoom call | Share your stories via Zoom. Open to new members.
Spanish Conversation | Tuesday, Jan. 7, 5 p.m. | Chat with neighbors who love the language. Contact Ralph [email protected] for the location
Walk & Talk | Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m., Park on Mt. Salem Avenue in front of The Washington School |Easy walk around Little Washington.
Learn about cochlear implants | Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m., Rapp at Home office | A review and exploration with Bruce Sloan.
Game & Puzzle Day | Thursday, Jan. 9, 1-3 p.m., Rapp at Home office | Join us in the office for games, puzzles and nibbles.
Rapp at Home’s new location: 17 Leggett Lane, Suite 101B, Washington, Va.
RSVP to [email protected] or call 540-937-4663.
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