How will you celebrate Queen City Women's Day? Here are some options

Monique Calello, Staunton News Leader
·4 min read
Yoga instructors Noelia Nunez (pictured here) and Uma White will host a morning yoga session at the Staunton iHub beginning from 9-10:30 a.m.
Yoga instructors Noelia Nunez (pictured here) and Uma White will host a morning yoga session at the Staunton iHub beginning from 9-10:30 a.m.

STAUNTON — There are 60 plus women-owned businesses in Staunton. Get to know them at Staunton's first event to celebrate the contributions of women to the Queen City.

What to expect

The citywide event — taking place Saturday, March 11 — will feature pop-up shops, maker demonstrations, musical events, and other activities hosted by participating downtown Staunton businesses that specifically showcase local women entrepreneurs, artists, makers, musicians and community advocates.

How the day begins

Yoga instructors Noelia Nunez and Uma White will host a morning yoga session at the Staunton iHub beginning at 9 a.m.

The session will begin with Noelia Nunez guiding practitioners through a gentle vinyasa flow followed by a Nidra practice led by Uma White.

At the conclusion, class attendees will have an opportunity to socialize and connect over Uma's refreshing herbal tea blends.

Staunton will be hosting its first Queen City Women's Day on March 11 in downtown Staunton. Illustration features women from Staunton: owner of Burrow & Vine/Megan Burrows, artist and yoga instructor/Noelia Nunez, Alba Wright/owner of Magdalena’s Bakery, artist and art teacher/Sarah Jones and photographer and musician/Sera Petras.
Staunton will be hosting its first Queen City Women's Day on March 11 in downtown Staunton. Illustration features women from Staunton: owner of Burrow & Vine/Megan Burrows, artist and yoga instructor/Noelia Nunez, Alba Wright/owner of Magdalena’s Bakery, artist and art teacher/Sarah Jones and photographer and musician/Sera Petras.

Schedule of events

This is an ongoing list with final programs and participants being added right up to the start of the event.

Accordia Staunton

  • Mary Kathrine Froehlich (Haitian bags)

  • Lisa Carter blues singer

Beverley Street Studio School

  • Bound Visions: Art books by women artists

Billy Opal

  • Live painting from artist Noelia Nunez

  • Artist Little Miss Pinkerbell

  • Lisa Adams will give tarot readings

  • Ox Eye Vineyard wine tastings

Blair Made

  • Arcadia project tour and marquee fundraiser

Bonfire Begonia

  • Susan Weeks (tiara making all day)

Burrow & Vine

  • SEW What Bead Co (jewelry), Anam Cara Clay Goods (jewelry), Kaitlyn Houston (stained glass artist), Harmony Harvest Farm bouquet bar

Megan Burrows, owner of Burrow & Vine on 10 E. Beverley St. in Staunton.
Megan Burrows, owner of Burrow & Vine on 10 E. Beverley St. in Staunton.

Ciders from Mars

  • Amanda Shrader (the Skirt Project)

Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery

  • Whistle Creek Treats, The Honest Goat – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Essentially Zen

  • Glitter Bee (henna tattoo), Got Rocks (jewelry and jewelry cleanings), Rachel Lettering (calligrapher and artist) – noon to 5 p.m.

Essentially Zen, a new artisan bath and body shop, is set to open above the old Shenandoah Hops location in Staunton's historic Wharf District. Owner Sherrie Brown has been setting up the space for opening.
Essentially Zen, a new artisan bath and body shop, is set to open above the old Shenandoah Hops location in Staunton's historic Wharf District. Owner Sherrie Brown has been setting up the space for opening.

Kreative Graces

  • Sew Little Time (handmade aprons)

Latitudes Fair Trade Store

  • Featured women's quiz and giveaway game

Little Shoppe of Crystals

  • Rachel Tarot Reader, Belladonna Baubles and Curiosities

Medieval Fantasies Company

  • Featuring women artists

Queen City Games and Gifts

  • Lillybit Cottage: Children's clothing and accessories (10% of sales donated to Valley Children's Advocacy Center)

Learn more: Staunton's Queen City Games and Gifts a dream come true for twins Natasha McCurdy and Felecia Neil

Redbeard Brewing Company

  • Community Culture Thrift Exchange and Flora, Jenn Kidd of Pretty Pretty (jewelry), Crissy Fales (hand-painted garden signs), Alex "P-Nut" (jewelry), Leslie Geer (botanical designs), Grace Hungerford (vintage clothing purses)

  • The Hot Mama Trio – 9-11 p.m.

Refill Renew

  • Kenkashi Composting – 10-11:30 a.m.

  • New Directions fundraiser (50/50 giveaway)

Reunion Bakery & Espresso

  • Temper & True (jewelry) – 8 a.m. to noon

SDDA The Space

  • Featuring 11 women in non-profit leadership

Serendipity Java Bar & Eatery

  • Tessa Whitney (jewelry) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shenandoah LGBTQ+ Center

  • Rachel Austin (musician) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Silver Line Theatre Exchange

  • Open Stage Performances featuring Kalela Williams (poetry), Off-Center Staunton (theatre), Kylar Wamplar (poetry), Diana Black (presentation) and more. The show starts 2:30 p.m. and admission is free.

  • Art pop-up and kids' activity featuring Cre8trix, Phoebe West and more

  • Are you a woman or female-identifying performer? Share your poem, monologue, scene, song or presentation at the event. Sign up for a 15-minute slot online at Silver Line Theatre Exchange.

Learn more: At Jeremy West's Silver Line, theatre arts get a new place to play: 2022 Newsmakers

Staunton Innovation Hub

  • Morning yoga and herbal tea social with Noelia Nunez and Uma White – 9-10:30 a.m.

  • Cheesesteak scenarios

  • Kona ice

The Book Dragon Shop

  • Finklepotts Hair Fairy Heather

  • Jessica (Mill Street Body and Soul Spa)

The Foundry Pop-Ups

  • 15 women-owned businesses represented daily

The Green Room

  • Brigitte Huson (live painting)

  • Temper & True (jewelry vendor)

The Sparrows Nest

  • 54 women artists represented daily

The Well Balanced Paw

  • Shamrock milkshakes from noon while they last

The Well Balanced Paw owner Heather Deubler.
The Well Balanced Paw owner Heather Deubler.

Words Matter Gift Shop

  • Poetry readings throughout the day featuring women poets

The event has an Instagram page and encourages people to use the hashtags #QCWD23 #QCWD2023 #lovestaunton on Saturday. Do you have questions about the event or need special accommodations? Visit QueenCityWomen.com and send a message in the site's Contact Us field.

The map was created by Phoebe Schweizer West.

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