Community Calendar

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.

Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Capturing Mood in Watercolor, a six weeks course with Peg Sheridan. Some watercolor paintings immediately draw you in through striking color, simple shapes, expressive brushwork, thoughtful line or strong composition. These are often the paintings that win awards and sell. In the six weeks of this class, we will study how other artists have achieved success in creating mood in a painting. (Register www.svacart or call 540-949-7662, Fee $260, September 29 – November 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

Live Arts Radio PSAs
COME FROM AWAY
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 10/1/26
Kill Date: 11/5/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents the heartfelt musical COME FROM AWAY, opening October 23rd, and sponsored by Janet & Charles Cheeseman and Marty Moore. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents COME FROM AWAY, directed by two-time “Best of CVILLE” winner Edward Warwick-White, opening October 23rd. The award-winning, heartfelt musical tells the true story of passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11th, 2001. COME FROM AWAY is sponsored by Janet & Charles Cheeseman and Marty Moore. Visit livearts.org for more about Season 36.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents COME FROM AWAY, October 23rd - November 15th. The award-winning, heartfelt true story is set in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes were diverted one fateful Tuesday morning in September 2001. COME FROM AWAY is an uplifting reminder of resilience and humanity amid difference and fear. This poignant musical is directed by two-time “Best of CVILLE” winner Edward Warwick-White. Live Arts thanks their sponsors Janet & Charles Cheeseman, Marty Moore, Ronald Bailey & Pamela Friedman, and Cameron Mowat & George Worthington. Visit livearts.org for more. See you on Water Street!

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.

Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

What did the Revolution look like in the rear-view mirror for the founding generation? And what did the future hold for the young nation? Author Ryan L. Cole joins us on October 28 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in conversation about his book The Last Adieu, which recounts the summer of 1824, when the aging Marquis de Lafayette returned to America for the first time in forty years. Once a young general in the Revolution, he now found a vastly changed nation—twenty-four states strong, thriving yet divided, and facing new political storms.

Experience this moment of transition through the eyes of Lafayette–and of ordinary Americans–as they witnessed elderly founding fathers, rising politicians, and reformers shaping the nation’s future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase The Last Adieu and have their copy signed by the author after the program. This event is free and open to the public as part of Highland’s celebration of America’s 250th. Registration is requested at the link on our website.

Open mic at Wizard Mode Brewcade brings Harrisonburg's creative community together! This weekly open mic night offers musicians, poets, comedians, and storytellers a welcoming place to share their talents and connect with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a first-time musician, or simply someone who enjoys discovering local talent, everyone is invited to take part.

Seeing the need for new spaces to continue the growth of Harrisonburg’s local creative scene, Wizard Mode Brewcade has started a weekly open mic to continue on the tradition of previous venues. Our goal is to create a third space for local creativity, collaboration, and community. Performers of all experience levels and musical styles are encouraged to participate, from acoustic and original music to covers, poetry, comedy, and more. Audience members are equally welcome to come enjoy an evening of local talent, support their neighbors, and discover something new.

Sign-ups start at 6:30pm and signing up is easy: arrive early to add your name to the list- first come, first served. No professional experience is necessary — just bring your creativity, your enthusiasm, and a willingness to share. Wizard Mode Brewcade provides a relaxed, community-minded setting for people to gather around the arts, games, amazing craft beer, and fellowship.

For more information, visit Wizard Mode Brewcade or contact Davis Cabrera at davis@restlessmoons.com. Come take the stage, cheer on local talent, and help build a new weekly tradition for the Harrisonburg community.

Live Arts Radio PSAs
COME FROM AWAY
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 10/1/26
Kill Date: 11/5/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents the heartfelt musical COME FROM AWAY, opening October 23rd, and sponsored by Janet & Charles Cheeseman and Marty Moore. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents COME FROM AWAY, directed by two-time “Best of CVILLE” winner Edward Warwick-White, opening October 23rd. The award-winning, heartfelt musical tells the true story of passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11th, 2001. COME FROM AWAY is sponsored by Janet & Charles Cheeseman and Marty Moore. Visit livearts.org for more about Season 36.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Live Arts presents COME FROM AWAY, October 23rd - November 15th. The award-winning, heartfelt true story is set in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes were diverted one fateful Tuesday morning in September 2001. COME FROM AWAY is an uplifting reminder of resilience and humanity amid difference and fear. This poignant musical is directed by two-time “Best of CVILLE” winner Edward Warwick-White. Live Arts thanks their sponsors Janet & Charles Cheeseman, Marty Moore, Ronald Bailey & Pamela Friedman, and Cameron Mowat & George Worthington. Visit livearts.org for more. See you on Water Street!

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.

Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

Building and supporting our community is what we do at the LIFEworks Project! We invite you to shop our client choice grocery outlet today from 4:30pm-7pm.
The River City Bread Basket is located at 505 N. Winchester Ave. in Waynesboro, Va.
Select what works best for you and your family! Grab a shopping cart and not a box!
All items are available while supplies last! Meat, eggs, dairy and more! All FREE!
Call 540-251-2381 to register
We’ll see you soon! #ThriveThursday
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#foodjustice #empowerment