Community Calendar

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing and Sketching with Graphite, a five week course with John Hancock. YOU can get SO much bolder and far more subtle by exploring the best of classic, modern, and contemporary techniques! This class is designed for near beginners with some previous experience and also advanced students seeking to deepen their graphite drawing skills. (Registration: www. svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $335, October 5 – November 2, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street Print Studio, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

an oil painting class for intermediate painters
taught by Paulina Swietliczko

Tuesdays for 4 weeks starting November 3rd, 10am-1pm

Tuition: $290

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)

Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Monthly Print Demo! Free and open to the public! Come join us and learn about the wonderful world of printmaking. Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Print Club Demos are held every second Tuesday in the 416 Print Studio at 416 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

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

This shadow-illusion dance company made a splash on America's Got Talent, and they're even more jaw-dropping in person. With nothing but light, shadow and extraordinary physicality, Catapult's dancers transform their bodies to tell stories and stretch the imagination. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play captivating new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest Mkrtich Naghash.

Written by Armenian-American composer John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble’s “Songs of Exile” is a meditation on man’s relationship to God from the perspective of a monk forced to live in exile for many years.

“An enchanting elixir of sounds based on new Armenian folk and centuries-old poetry.” – KEXP

“A moment of grace and meditation.” – Rolling Stone

Presented by Shenandoah Conservatory in its Performing Arts Live series.

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!

Highland is pleased to host the Charlottesville Band Brass Quintet for a free Veterans Day concert! This seated musical performance will take place at 11:45 AM. Throughout the day visitors will enjoy history tours, indoor exhibits, drop-in activity stations, and a chance to meet Highland’s own Revolutionary War veteran, James Monroe.

Admission is free on November 11 for active U.S. military members and veterans. All other visitors may purchase $10 discounted General Admission tickets using the link below. Concert-only attendees can check in at the Museum Shop for free admission to the event space.

Spend the Veterans Day connecting with American stories!

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s featured exhibit at the Virginia Ross Invitational Gallery is The
SVAC Winter Market! This festive event will feature 20 artists and artisans in a farmer’s market-style shopping experience for the entire month of November. Make the holidays bright this season and give a gift of original art! Support artists in your community! Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 6, 5:00 - 7:00p.m. at 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA 22980. The exhibition will be open to the public November 6 - 28 , 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.