Community Calendar

Don’t miss Shenandoah Conservatory’s production of American Psycho! Based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the musical follows Patrick Bateman, a young and handsome Wall Street banker whose life revolves around designer labels, exclusive restaurants and relentless ambition. Beneath his polished exterior, however, lurks a far darker reality — and the carefully constructed mask he presents to the world is beginning to crack. Check website for times and details.

Join the Dance Ensemble for an unforgettable program of movement, artistry and innovation. Showcasing a dynamic range of styles from contemporary to street, this captivating performance highlights the versatility, athleticism and expressive power of Shenandoah’s talented dancers. The program features original works by faculty choreographers Angela Dice Nguyen, Ben Howard and Katherine Zukeri, alongside a special guest work by Ali Koinoglou that sparks the imagination. Check website for times and details.

Don’t miss Shenandoah Conservatory’s production of American Psycho! Based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the musical follows Patrick Bateman, a young and handsome Wall Street banker whose life revolves around designer labels, exclusive restaurants and relentless ambition. Beneath his polished exterior, however, lurks a far darker reality — and the carefully constructed mask he presents to the world is beginning to crack. Check website for times and details.

Join the Dance Ensemble for an unforgettable program of movement, artistry and innovation. Showcasing a dynamic range of styles from contemporary to street, this captivating performance highlights the versatility, athleticism and expressive power of Shenandoah’s talented dancers. The program features original works by faculty choreographers Angela Dice Nguyen, Ben Howard and Katherine Zukeri, alongside a special guest work by Ali Koinoglou that sparks the imagination. Check website for times and details.

For the fourth consecutive year, BRCC welcomes local favorites Shenandoah Cabaret back as their Hunger Symposium headliner. Featuring five outstanding singer-actors anchored by pianist Kemper McCauley, they showcase musical theater - both classic and contemporary - from composers like Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, and Jason Robert Brown. Additionally, they interpret the popular music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Duke Ellington, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Alanis Morrisette. Returning to the stage are drummer Chris Cole and bassist Jack Layne, and appearing for the first time with ShenCab are guitarist Eric Hedrick and cellist Isaiah Ortiz. An a capella number, original mashup arrangements, and more will make this a cabaret to remember. ALL TICKET PROCEEDS will be donations in support of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank - get your tickets here!

Created and directed by Byron Jones, this year’s Opera Up Close presents O Music of the Powers!, an evening of songs, arias and spoken text examining the themes of love, loss and the transformative power of music. Check website for accurate times and details.

Mark your calendars now for a great evening of fabulous music, great food, and a fun time November 7th. Route 33 Bluegrass will be playing from 5-8. Bring your own instrument and play afterwards in an open jam from 8-10. Come eat dinner beginning at 4, listen to an amazing bluegrass group, bid on some silent auction items, play a little 50/50: all while supporting the volunteers.

Admission is free (donations accepted)

Meal: hot open faced turkey sandwich , mashed potatoes, green beans, MAC and cheese, dessert, and drink for $12.00

For the fourth consecutive year, BRCC welcomes local favorites Shenandoah Cabaret back as their Hunger Symposium headliner. Featuring five outstanding singer-actors anchored by pianist Kemper McCauley, they showcase musical theater both classic and contemporary from composers like Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Larson, and Jason Robert Brown. Additionally, they interpret popular music by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Duke Ellington, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Alanis Morrisette. Returning to the stage are drummer Chris Cole and bassist Jack Layne, and appearing for the first time with ShenCab are guitarist Eric Hedrick and cellist Isaac Ortiz. An acapella number, original mashup arrangements, and more will make this a cabaret to remember. All ticket proceeds go to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Get your tickets here.

Created and directed by Byron Jones, this year’s Opera Up Close presents O Music of the Powers!, an evening of songs, arias and spoken text examining the themes of love, loss and the transformative power of music. Check website for accurate times and details.

Experience an evening of bold contemporary music as the Wind Ensemble explores works that push the boundaries of sound, color and imagination. The program opens with Paul Dooley’s "Masks and Machines", before featuring guitarist Colin Davin as soloist in Jim Bonney’s electrifying "DARKlightNESS", a concerto for electric guitar and wind ensemble. The performance concludes with Sinfonia by Zhou Tian. Together, these pieces showcase the innovative spirit of contemporary wind ensemble music through powerful rhythms, vivid orchestration and adventurous sonic landscapes.