Hey Winstigators,
The games have been a big hit, so here's a crossword based on Winchester's historical people, places, and events. If your boss catches you trying to figure out which famous polar explorer was born here, ask them for help…or save it for the snow this weekend!
Homes of the Week!
Events and happenings in Winchester and the surrounding territories:
Friday, January 23rd
Bright Box Theater, Winchester - Emo Night Karaoke 1/23 @ Bright Box Theater, 8 PM
West Oaks Farm Market, Winchester - Spaghetti Dinner Buffet & Music from Allen Boyd & The Waysiders, 6 PM
James Charles Winery & Vineyard, Winchester - Trivia Night with Route 11 DJ, 7 PM
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester - Gallery Talk: 123–I Love You, 2 PM
Strasburg Hobbies, Strasburg - Signal Knob Coupe Club Oval Race (Coupes & Late Models) 6 PM
Solace Brewing, Sterling - Flying Ivories (dueling pianos) 7 PM
Box Office Brewery, Strasburg - Shockwave Band, 7 PM
Sibling Coffee Roasters, Charles Town - Cozy book Cookie Decorating Class at Siblings, 6 PM
Harvest Gap Brewery, Purcellville - Brush & Brews @ HGB, 6 PM
Bavarian Inn Resort & Brewing Company, Shepherdstown - Elvis and Patsy Cline Dinner and Tribute Show, 6 PM
Good Spirit Farm, Bluemont - Sweetheart Sips & Dips Winter Waltz, 7 PM
Elden Street, Lovettsville - Boot, Scoot, and Boogie Friday!, 7 PM
Orlean Market & Pub, Orlean - Friday Night Karaoke / Open Mic Night at Orlean Market & Pub, 6:30 PM
Buford’s Biscuits, Leesburg - Biscuits & Bourbon!, 5 PM
The River House, Capon Bridge - Veterans Guitar Workshop, 5 PM
Clarke County High School Band, Berryville - 2026 Chili Cook Off, 6 PM
La Gazelle Coffee, Charles Town - Live Music at La Gazelle with Maddie & Jake 🎶, 5 PM
Prismatic Art Studio, Charles Town - Metal & Mocktails: Wire Line Sculpture Workshop, 6:30 PM
Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Leesburg - Nature Explorers for Elementary Students, 9 AM
Saturday, January 24th
Apple Blossom Festival @ Abbey Carpet & Floor, Winchester - Cash Party, 5PM
James Charles Winery & Vineyard, Winchester - Live Music with Brad the Guitar Guy, 2 PM
PetSmart (Winchester, VA), Winchester - Petsmart Adoption Event (KITTENS), 12 PM
Third Space Synchrony, Winchester - Mindfulness Meet-Up at Please Boutique, 11 AM
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery, Winchester - Sourdough, Stitch & Sip, 1 PM
Blue Fox Billiards, Winchester - Rosie Soul Returns to the Blue Fox!, 7 PM
Bowman Library, Stephens City - Pop-Up Book Sale - One Day Only @ Bowman Library, 10 AM
Hollywood Casino, Charles Town - Ron White (two shows!)
Weber's Nursery & Garden Center, Stephenson - Succulent Bowl Workshop, 2 PM
Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg - Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, VA Welcomes Back THE BROKEN HEARTS: Music Of Tom Petty, 7 PM
Walsh Family Wine, Purcellville - The Outliers (v2.0), 6:30 PM
Lucky Strike Leesburg, Leesburg - Lucky Strike Leesburg Lucky Launch Party!, 12 PM
The Barn At Brambleton, Ashburn - Dueling Pianos at The Barn at Brambleton, 6 PM
Red Horse Tavern, Middleburg - Big Giant...at The Red Horse Tavern, 9 PM
Middleburg Community Center, Middleburg - Middleburg Burns Night, 5 PM
Arterra Wines Hawkmoth Arts, Delaplane - 2023 Estate Red Release Dinner, 6 PM
Firefly Cellars, Hamilton - Titles and Tastes: Beat the Winter Blues, 2 PM
King Street, Shepherdstown - Frostyfest 2026 (all weekend)
Friends of Philomont Community Center, Purcellville - Maple Tapping Demo, 2 PM
Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont - 9th Annual Luau + Pineapple IPA + Piña Colada Hard Seltzer Release, 12 PM
Clarke County Ruritan, Berryville - CCSIF Bingo Night, 6 PM
The Catamount Lounge, Front Royal - Clarksdale Rising with Matt Chellini @ The Catamount Lounge, 8 PM
Mastery Jiu-Jitsu, Leesburg - Free Women's Self-Defense Seminar, 3 PM
Sunday, January 25th
Byblos of Winchester, Winchester - Byblos WInchester WIne Dinner with Belly Dancer, 6 PM
Easely Created Winchester, Winchester - Senior Parent Committee Paint Night, 2 PM
Morgan County Wellness Center, Berkeley Springs - Pickleball Tournament, 1PM
Bried Family Vineyards, Clear Brook - Wines of the World, 2 PM
Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg - Sunday Brunch @ Lost Barrel, 11 AM
Gilbert's Corner Regional Park, Aldie - Birding Gilbert’s Corner, 8 AM
Chilly Hollow Brewing Company, Berryville - Clarke County VA250 Kickoff, 2 PM
Archwood Green Barns Farmer's Market, The Plains - Winter Farmers Market, 10 AM
Theatre Shenandoah - Edinburg, VA, Edinburg - Charlee & Joe in Concert at Theatre Shenandoah, 3 PM
The Studio, Front Royal - Learn to Quilt with Block of the Month Class, 1 PM
Clear Spring American Legion Post 222, Clear Spring - Sunday Football at Post 222, 12 PM
Theatre Shenandoah - Edinburg VA, Edinburg - Joe Martin in Concert w/ Charlee Allman, 3 PM
Chateau O'Brien At North Point, Markham - Dill Pickers at Chateau O’Brien Sunday, January 25, 2026, 1 PM
Black Draft Distillery, Hedgesville - Couple’s Paint at Black Draft Distillery, 1 PM
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