Virginia Public Media will be holding a premiere screening of their Life in the Heart Land docuseries on September 18 at Sipe Center. This event is free & open to the public, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Hear stories from rural Virginians to learn about resources and services that have enhanced their communities across Virginia and may help you address challenges in yours.
Fun fact: Bridgewater was featured in season 3 of the Life in the Heart Land docuseries! Keep an eye out for the full episodes to air in October.
Join VPM (Virginia’s home for public media), Staunton’s Deep Structure Productions, our community partners including Massanutten Regional Library and rural Virginians featured in Life in the Heart Land‘s season 3 docuseries to celebrate and honor their solutions-oriented storytelling of their toughest challenges.
Free Community Program at The Sipe Center, Bridgewater, VA
Family-friendly & Sensory-friendly reception and program are free & open to the public.
5:30 – 6:45 pm: Reception (food & beverages), interactive cutting board making activity with Innisfree Village artists, engage with community partners
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Community Program includes:
- Premiere screening of Life in the Heart Land Season 3
- Panel discussions with rural neighbors featured in the series sharing solutions-oriented stories to their toughest challenges
- Musical performance by local musician
- Staunton’s Deep Structure producers share their experiences
Topics covered in the season 3 series: Community Health, Community Lending, Rural Planning, Worker-Owned Businesses, Living With Autism, and Aquaponics.
Sensory Friendly. This experience is inclusive and accessible for everyone to enjoy. Reserved seating is provided for guests who are autistic and/or with disabilities. Select Sensory Friendly Admission in the ticketing section. Reserved section is provided for guests in wheelchairs. Select Wheelchair Admission in the ticketing section. Service dogs are welcome.
Learn more about VPM and Life in the Heart Land documentary series. Season 3 will air on VPM October 2, 9 and 16.