Community Calendar

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

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Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

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

Visit the Turner Pavilion every third Thursday from 5 to 8pm June through August to enjoy live music, local artisans and farmers, food trucks and vendors, and hands-on activities with community organizations. Check our Facebook and Instagram for info about activities and vendors!

The Office of Creative Propulsion invites the public to attend the next First Fridays of the Valley on August 7 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., at The Arts at 131 W. Grace St. This exhibition features photographic and 3D works by John Burgess, who recently retired from an 18-year career as an educator and administrator at James Madison University. "Foundations: A Retrospective from the Golden Age of Roller Coasters" presents a study of the art of roller coaster design as seen at the tail-end of the Golden Age of Roller Coasters. From the late 1920s to the early 1980s, roller coasters flourished through the amusement park system. Foundations seeks to capture the life cycle of roller coasters through four photographic themes: Vistas, People, Structure, and Decay. Through these themes we reflect on roller coasters as sculptural objects, focusing on the inherent aesthetic beauty created by the artisans who created them. Central to this reflection is a replica of the Ocean View Skyrocket, a classic boardwalk style coaster which thrilled patrons in Ocean View Virginia until 1979. Burgess will be on hand during the First Friday event to share stories about capturing these thrilling images.

Come Out for First Friday!

Join us on Friday, August 7th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for the opening of In Search of the Blue Footed Booby, a photography and collage exhibition by Allie Hardwick.

Artist Statement
Allie’s work blends photography with collage to create imaginative, one-of-a-kind pieces. Each artwork is thoughtfully presented in a frame, sourced from thrift stores where she enjoys discovering unique, well-crafted frames that add their own character and history to every piece.

Stop by the café on Friday evening to meet the artist, view the artwork, and enjoy light refreshments from the store!

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , 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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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of June, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, invites you to be a part of the most anticipated event of the year – the Annual Anniversary Members Judged Show. Awards will be presented, including a special opportunity for one artist to be featured in a solo exhibition in the Members Gallery in 2027. This year’s show will be judged by award winning artist, Karen Rosasco. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We will be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a festive evening featuring a BBQ, a Silent auction, and more ways to support the Art Center – all with no ticket required. Don’t miss this celebration of your creative community. This will be a laid-back evening with food, good company, and great art! The exhibition will be open to the public June 5 – August 1 , 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.