Valarien, Cornelia Rutherford, Steven Lloyd, Cheyenne and Destiny. The Ren Faire opens at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends.   Online tickets only.  varf.org

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood--how little of time it takes but how important your blood donation is.  redcrossblood.org

Executive Director Jennifer Hurst-Wender and Education Manager Shannon Doherty tell the wide history at Germanna.  (We also learned the Rapidan River was originally named the Rapid Ann in honor of the Queen of England).  Discussion on Salubria--the historic plantation house in Culpeper County built in 1757.

Tim Talbott, Terry Rensel and Tom Van Winkle with an update on efforts to save and preserve historic land in a fast growing region---and how the community can get involved.   cvbt.org

Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about upcoming programs at the museum.  Remember, it's free.  famva.org

LibertyTown Art Workshop's D.D. Lecky previews FXBG Throwdown on June 15th in Market Square.  New name, new location from the old Sophia Street Studio Throwdown.  We also talk about First Friday and the life of a potter.  This is a show where you will hear this D.D. quote:  "I don't suffer fear of change, I suffer fear of same."   libertytownarts.com

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons provide an update on the Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street, downtown.  Discussion on murals, selling art and Art Attack in September.

Youth Services Librarian/Teen Specialist Sarah Smethurst and Adult Services Department Head Lee Criscuolo--both from the Howell Branch--talk about CRRL-Con on May 18th.  We also talk about summer reading and Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Night.   librarypoint.org

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the importance of good pc monitors and speakers.  We also talk about hacking and traveling safe with tech this summer.   And signs that your computer has been infected.  techsintheburg.com

Ashlee Waldbauer and Carson Eubank preview "They're Playing Our Song."  It's at Riverside thru May 12.    Neil Simon’s musical comedy based on the real life relationship of composer Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager.