The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra is proud to present its first season of a Festival of Dinners. These unique dinners range from intimate cozy affairs to a piano buffet to a bike tour.

Local chefs are donating their time, and our gracious hosts have opened their homes for these special dining experiences. LSO and local musicians also have donated their services to entertain our dinner guests.

We've already had a splendid time at Oktoberfest with Main Street Eatery; Cozy Autumn Harvest Cuisine with Chef Michelle Hamrick, owner of Gerald's; and From the Sea and Fresh & Local with Chef Marisa Catalano, owner of Catalano's Delicatessen.

Please check our seating chart for availability.

Still to come in 2012:

The holidays have come and gone - want something to warm your spirits? Try an evening of "Old English Fare" with Chef Ken Reed of Father's Table Catering, Bakery, and Cafe.

Dr. Greg Albers and his wife, LSO musician Andrea, are hosting this gourmet dinner, featuring seafood bisque, Beef Wellington, and grilled asparagus.

Country Villa Dinner Party
Jan. 21, 2012
(This dinner is SOLD OUT)

This dinner takes place in a beautiful French-Italian country villa, with hosts Jim Boniface and Camille Alexander.

Chef Alex Richardson, of Robin Alexander: An American Bistro, starts with numerous, tasty morsels and specialty martinis, continues with Atlantic swordfish, and ends with a rich, spiced rum bread pudding.

Spend a romantic evening by candlelight in the home of Paul & Libby Fitzgerald (with co-hosts Marty and Lee Ann Parece and George Zippel).

Chef Preston Cravey, of the Underground Supperclub fame, whips up a luscious five-course menu that features chocolate in every course!

Piano Concert and Buffet Dinner
March 30, 2012

This dinner features a piano and violin concert by Nicholas and Jana Ross at the home of Dr.

Michael and Shannon Valentine.

Chefs Cathleen and Paul Fallon have created a wonderful dinner that includes a wide assortment of appetizers, chicken picatta, roasted salmon, and smashed "dirty" baby red bliss potatoes.

Ladies and gentlemen will enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at the home of Jim and Marie Martin (with co-host Denise Mignogna). Hats and gloves are optional!

MaRiCoNi Cuisine offers wonderful tea-time foods, including tartlets, tea sandwiches, chocolate fountain, and (of course!) assorted hot teas.

Start your scenic tour at Riverside Park, travel along River Road into Amherst County, and return to Riverside Park for a picnic.

Chef Steve Royer, of Dickey's Barbeque, offers up a yummy selection of hickory smoked pork barbecue, cole slaw, beans, and more.

For more info: (434) 525-9058 or (434) 845-6604.