Community Calendar

Buffalo Gap High School is a Division Finalist in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5g Lights campaign! Our community helped them get a $25,000 prize for their football program and a Home Game Celebration hosted by T-mobile.

Now it's time to rally once again. Vote every day through October 25 to help BGHS advance and move a step closer to the big $1 million home field upgrade prize.

This is more than a contest. It's a nationwide movement to fuel school pride, performance, and possibility. Every season shows what happens when a community rallies, cheering for their home team with all their heart.

Scan the QR code with your mobile phone or vote here.

DISCOVER LOCAL ART IN DOWNTOWN LURAY

Featured Artist: Scott Hillman, October 1–November 1

Experience vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott Hillman, known for bold color, layered forms, and imaginative compositions.

Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery: 4 East Main Street in Luray
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the Virginia Ross Invitational Gallery is IMPRINT: Contemporary Explorations in Printmaking. This juried exhibition is designed to showcase the remarkable breadth of contemporary printmaking—from traditional methods reimagined through new approaches to boundary-pushing explorations of process and material. The exhibition presents work from nationwide artists, especially those throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States who demonstrate a deep engagement with the medium while challenging conventional expectations of what a print can be. By bringing together artists working across a wide spectrum of print-based practices, IMPRINT seeks to foster dialogue, encourage experimentation, and celebrate the enduring relevance and creative potential of the printed mark. Submissions were reviewed by the IMPRINT Exhibition Standards Committee, chaired by Lana Lambert (Corcoran School of the Arts and Design; California Institute of the Arts). The committee was composed of experienced printmakers and arts professionals dedicated to recognizing excellence and innovation in contemporary printmaking. While SVAC has a longstanding history of exhibiting printmaking and supporting printmakers through its studio programs, IMPRINT marks the center's first juried exhibition dedicated specifically to exploring the evolving landscape of contemporary printmaking through innovations that shape the field today. The exhibition opening will be held September 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come and meet the artists! The exhibition is open to the public September 4 – October 31, Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Floral Still Life Painting in Oils with Anna Bryant. This oil painting class welcomes both absolute beginners as well as those looking to hone their skills or tackle a new subject. We'll review the basics of paint handling, color mixing, composition layout, and walk through the process of building up color to create form.
(Registration: www. svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $335, October 17, 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fee $100, 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

Join us from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday, October 17th at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren for the inaugural Garden Grow Music Festival!

We are coming together to raise money for the church's Food Pantry Garden which grows over 8,000 pounds of produce each year to give to hungry people in Rockingham County.

Come hear over 20 bands on four stages spanning genres from choral acts to bluegrass to rock and roll! Local food trucks, vendors, and garden tours will also be available. The event is free and all are welcome.

Donations will be received at the festival via cash, check, Venmo, or credit cards. Folks wishing to donate before or after the event can use the link below and put "Garden Grow" in the memo line. https://onrealm.org/BridgewaterChur33107/-/form/give/default

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose with Footloose: The Musical! Bursting with high-energy dance numbers, electrifying music and a story that celebrates freedom, friendship and finding your voice, this stage adaptation of the iconic film will have audiences on their feet from start to finish. Contains adult content and violence. Parental discretion advised. FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

This casual and free event is hosted by Trout Unlimited (TU) to celebrate artists and leaders in the flyfishing community. Join us for an evening of music and merriment! Local chapter and national leaders including Chris Wood, TU’s executive director, will attend and share ongoing efforts to expand fishing opportunities and grow local conservation projects. There will be lots of time to socialize, listen to live music, and participate in a silent auction of flyfishing art and equipment. You don’t need to be a TU member to join this celebration but please RSVP online!
Heavy appetizers are provided and food, beer, and drinks are available for purchase. All silent auction proceeds will support education and conservation projects of the Shenandoah Valley TU Chapter.

Buffalo Gap High School is a Division Finalist in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5g Lights campaign! Our community helped them get a $25,000 prize for their football program and a Home Game Celebration hosted by T-mobile.

Now it's time to rally once again. Vote every day through October 25 to help BGHS advance and move a step closer to the big $1 million home field upgrade prize.

This is more than a contest. It's a nationwide movement to fuel school pride, performance, and possibility. Every season shows what happens when a community rallies, cheering for their home team with all their heart.

Scan the QR code with your mobile phone or vote here.

On Sunday, October 18, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun!

The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails.

*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on October 18, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.