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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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Asbury United Methodist Church is excited to display Derek Jackson’s art show: Pop for a Cause in October. The exhibit presents artwork inspired by 11 local non-profit organizations. Visitors will be able to scan the QR code on each art piece to support their favorite agency. The reception is October 2 5:00-7:00 PM in the church gathering space. The exhibit will be on display through the month of October. Come for light refreshments and meet the artist!

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of October, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, will present an exhibition themed artWORK. The exhibit brings together an exciting collection of work by artists from SVAC’s Working and Established Artist membership levels. Designed to provide expanded exhibition opportunities for artists at these two levels, artWORK is a vibrant snapshot of the talent, ideas and creativity within our artist community. From familiar names to artists you may be discovering for the first time, we invite you to come see what they’ve been creating. Join us for the Opening Reception Friday, October 2, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Member’s Building. The exhibition will be open to the public October 2 – November 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., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

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Start festival weekend with a picture show and a toast to Poe!
Festival opening night returns to the M&T Exchange for Poe Fest International’s Movie Nite and Raven Reception, featuring the world premiere of a new documentary, Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive, on the legendary actor whose unforgettable performances helped define Poe on screen for generations.
Movie Nite includes on-stage Poe performances, live Q&A with the filmmakers, and a special return appearance by Hollywood royalty, Victoria Price, author, speaker, and daughter of Vincent Price, whose work continues to celebrate and preserve her father’s extraordinary legacy.
This year's VIP Raven Reception is a special opening-night affair for patrons of Poe Baltimore’s historic museum expansion. Guests are invited to the top level for an opportunity to meet the filmmakers and support the next chapter of The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, the Baltimore home where Poe began his professional career. Includes light refreshment, drink ticket, and commemorative festival poster.

The opera Zorro! by composer Hector Armienta -- first showing on the East Coast!

Come for a story of love and heroic swordfighting, as the Californios struggle against the oppresive Old World Spanish monarchy! This new opera (premiered 2022) has been described as Puccini meets Mexico. Sung in English and Spanish, with English supertitles.. The opera had been shown with great success at Santa Barbara, San Jose, Arizona, and elsewhere in the Western USA; we are proud to be the first to bring it to the East Coast.

The work is set in the early 1800's, when there was great political upheaval in Spain and México. Inspired by true events in history and based on the pulp fiction character Zorro, a young man returns from Spain to the place of his birth - el pueblo de Los Ángeles. It is there, he will find his destiny and be reunited with a young mestiza he was once forbidden to love.

Tickets are available now, with reserved seating.$75, discount $70 (seniors, first responders, military, teachers, college faculty and staff, musicians, librarians), students $15, Tuesday students $10

Live fully-staged opera with world-class cast.See casting details at www.operainwilliamsburg.org
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Heading to Dayton Days? Make Shed Solutions one of your stops! 🍂🥞☕
Shed Solutions is hosting our Fall Fan Event on Saturday, October 3 from 9 AM–12 PM - the same day as the Dayton Days Autumn Celebration!
Come hungry because we're serving a FREE hot breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage gravy and eggs, along with fresh, hot coffee from locally owned Hometown Coffee all morning long!
We'll also have FREE kettle corn, donuts made fresh on site, giveaways, free gifts while supplies last, and Bubbles by the Burg Bubble Bus for some family-friendly fun.
We're located just minutes from downtown Dayton, so while you're out enjoying everything happening around Dayton that Saturday, make Shed Solutions one of your stops!
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Shed Solutions - 3168 W Dry River Rd, Dayton, VA 22821
🎟️ FREE admission - everyone is welcome!
Bring the family. Bring a friend. Grab some breakfast and coffee, enjoy some fall fun, and come see us!

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Churchville Community Park for a magical day at the Third Annual Enchanted Mushroom Festival!

We warmly invite you and your loved ones to immerse yourselves in the captivating world of mushrooms, fungi, and community spirit. Experience the wonders of nature and the joy of coming together in the breathtaking pastoral beauty of Churchville and the Shenandoah Valley at this family-friendly event. Whether you're a seasoned mycologist or simply curious about fungi, this family-friendly, one-day festival offers something for everyone.

Festival Highlights:

Educational Speakers: Learn from mycologists about the fascinating world of fungi, their ecological importance, and their many benefits.

Bigger Outdoor Market: Discover unique mushroom-based products, artisanal crafts, farm fresh items, and delightful fungi-themed goods.

More Exhibits: Learn about mushroom foraging, identification, and the many uses of fungi.

Plus delicious food, libations and entertainment for all including music and face painting.

More information and FAQs here!

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.

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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