May 04 Saturday
On May 4th, Day of the Arts, Tyler Kauffman will be painting a stunning design on the Water Street wall of Billy Jacks. Tyler has extensive mural design and painting experience; one of those murals is known as the Nest Realty mural, along the railroad tracks. This new mural promises to be even more dramatic! Aaron Ludwig, owner of Billy Jacks, and Donald Albright are supporting this new mural, both in enthusiasm and funding. Thank you to all for bringing more beauty and interest to Water Street and Harrisonburg!
May 4, 12-4: “Day of the Arts” in Harrisonburg!!!!!! The on-site OASIS activities will include demonstrations by Natalie Darling, Delaney Westwood, Bill Nelson and Shelley O'Connor. Other members (Brenda Fairweather, Jackson Taylor, and Bahir al Badry) will be at OASIS to answer questions about their processes and suppliers (or any other questions you may have). Cousin Jimmy’s String band will be playing outside OASIS; bring your dancing feet!
More information can be found on our website: oasisfineartandcraft.org, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oasisfineartandcraft.
Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.
May 4, 1-2:30: Marketplace Gallery (outside Capital Ale House), Barbara Camph will be doing a mosaic activity. We invite you to come and contribute to the mosaic!
9 to 5 The Musical is a musical based on the 1980 film of the same name, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It features a book by Patricia Resnick based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
All tickets will have a fee of $6 added at purchase. ($3 for the Historic Preservation of the Wayne and $3 for Ticket Handling)
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“The 3 Fairies of the Wind” is a commedia dell’arte tale for the whole family,with music, masks and dance and audience interaction.
THE PLOT:Ali, the famous sculptor, invites you in his garden, around a summer fire. Since the God of Wind entered his home, Ali’s life is completely upside down! Three fairies came into his life and are now dancing his days and nights. Ali’s routine and his reclusive life have changed indeed!
Tonight, with your help, he needs to come to a decision: which fairy amongst the three sisters, Zephyr, Sirocco and Tempest shall he keep? Ali needs you! Which dance, which mask and which color will you choose?
This creation is written and performed by Doe Polanz, with three exclusive evolutive masks from Zorba Officine Creative (Andrea Cavarra).
ABOUT THE ARTIST:Dorothee Polanz, PhD (also known as Doe, the owner of The Downtown Rabbit Hole Tea Shop) is an Associate Professor, who teaches Literature and Performances as well as Culture and Translation classes in French and in English. mask acting and mask making, commedia dell’arte and cabaret performances. Doe is also a Performer and Stage Director, specializing in non-traditional acting and interpretative dancing forms, focusing on the mask. In 2020, she became the artistic director of SapassousakasS Theater Company. The company tours and directs workshops in Europe, Canada and the USA.
The Day of the Arts is sponsored in part byThe Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County,Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts.
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of May, in the 416 W. Main Street Gallery, will be presenting an exhibit, The Water of Life by Delmon Brown Hall IV. In Del’s own words: “these paintings are a celebration of the spiritual force that gives life to all. It weaves together all things, all places, and all time.” In addition to new paintings from Del’s “Cosmic Fiber” series he will also be premiering new work inspired by the beauty of the Ocean, which includes a massive 5’ x 24’ piece. When asked about the painting Del said, “I set out with the intention to paint trees, but I surrendered to the process and I ended up with, go figure, water lilies — and I couldn’t be happier. It’s better than I could have ever planned myself. I find life is a lot like that too. When I quit holding on so tightly to how I think things should be and start swimming with the current instead of against it things are just better in every way.” Del is a nationally exhibited artist who attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston after growing up in Virginia Beach. He has over one hundred paintings in private and public collections including a 5’ x 12’ piece at Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, Va. The exhibition will be open May 4 – June 29, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Va. 22980. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held May 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Laugh your axe off at this show featuring hilarious local, regional & national touring comedians!
X2 Comedy is back at Broadway - Beards & Broads with new faces and AXEcellent Stand Up Comedy!! See local comedians Chris Womack, Dawn Davis Womack aka The Funny Womacks and Broadway's own Margie Clement PLUS Bobby Benavides from Elkins, WV Tim Palmer from Lansing, MI and Headliner David Beck from Richmond, VA who will be fresh off his comedy filming in Florida the night before!
David Beck started as a road comic in 1994 performing weekly in comedy clubs across the country and has traveled the world on tour entertaining our military. Some of the notable clubs he’s worked include The Ice House in Pasadena, CA.; Governor’s & Dangerfield’s in NYC; The Loony Bin’s, Cracker’s, The Comedy Showcase, Deja Vu, Charlie Goodnights, numerous Improv’s and Funnybone’s ..just to name a few. David has also been heard on Fox Sports radio and made TV appearances on Sprint, Comedy Time Network, and Night Shift.
$20 Advance $25 Door ~ Questions? Contact Dawn at hello@x2comedy.com or 540-560-3356.
On Saturday, May 4, and Friday, May 10, Zephyrus Early Music Vocal Ensemble presents “Polyphony & Power: Music from the Court of Charles V.”
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands, was a central figure in some of the most pivotal moments in history, from the Reformation to the Atlantic slave trade. He was not only a powerful monarch but also a great patron of music, employing at his court some of the most celebrated composers of his day. Zephyrus traces Charles’s life through the music that accompanied it—his favorite chanson, written by Josquin; wedding and coronation masses by Gombert and Morales; motets marking political victories; and music composed for the emperor’s funeral.
For the May 4 concert at St Paul's Memorial Church in Charlottesville, tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5 for students and are available through our website, www.zephyrus-va.org, or with cash or check at the door. Admission to the May 10 performance at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Richmond at 7:30 pm is by donation only. Both venues are handicap accessible.
Zephyrus is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and performance of music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras, directed by Megan Sharp.
TICKETSThis FREE concert is part of The Day of the Arts celebration!
Explore songwriting and arrangement with Harrisonburg’s favorite house band in this showcase of original tunes.
Dr. How, Harrisonburg’s favorite house band, has been writing and composing music together for over 20 years – playing regional venues to festivals like Red Wing Roots. Dr. How presents a unique blend of musical styles – from improvisational jam-based rock and blues to folk and country. But the backbone of the band’s style has always been the original songwriting of its members – especially those of the band’s front-men, the brothers Howdyshell (after whom the band is named). Chris (guitar and lead vocals) and Mike (drums) have penned scores of songs that reach deep into their collective experiences living in the Valley. Plus, the band takes a uniquely collaborative approach to the composition of its originals – with the entire band contributing to how each tune is arranged and polished. In addition to Chris and Mike, fellow band members Dave Abbott (bass), Doug Pitts (guitar) and Christian Perritt (guitar) make their own contributions to songwriting for the band.
Sponsored in part byThe Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County,Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts.