Community Calendar

The Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess, director) honors America’s veterans with a tribute celebrating service, sacrifice and jazz as America’s art form. Presented in recognition of Veterans Day and America’s 250th anniversary, this concert reflects on our nation’s history through the enduring spirit of jazz. Featuring special guest soloist Jens Lindemann, the program showcases swinging big band music, patriotic favorites, the "Armed Forces Service Medley" and inspiring selections that honor those who served. Join us for an afternoon of remembrance, gratitude and celebration as we pay tribute to America’s veterans.

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.

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra blends bluegrass and Nordic folk, a style often dubbed “Nordicana.” Featuring fiddle, dobro, banjo, mandolin, guitar and even an accordion alongside four-part vocal harmonies, the group delivers a fresh take on American roots music wrapped in a finely tuned folk sound.

Hometown heroes and members of The Steel Wheels, Trenton Wagler & Eric Brubaker, will perform at The Clementine String Band Series. Charlottesville-based Bluegrass band Uncle Pen will kick off the night.

Celebrate the accomplishments of Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) scholars and SLI's Million Dollar Año, and help lay the foundation for increased support for students in coming years, all while enjoying locally sourced Latin American cuisine, sangria, wine, local beers, coffee, Mexican hot chocolate, té de jamaica and horchata, the music of Lua Project, and more! Business casual, 21+

Join the Symphony Orchestra for a monumental performance of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, the beloved “Romantic” Symphony. Inspired by images of medieval castles, hunts, forests and sweeping landscapes, this expansive masterpiece transports audiences through a richly imagined world of grandeur, mystery and triumph. Experience an unforgettable evening as the Symphony Orchestra brings this towering masterpiece to life, inviting audiences on a journey through one of the most compelling and evocative works in the orchestral repertoire.

The all-new “Worlds Collide Concert Tour” brings together the worlds of “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES,” and for the very first time, “Camp Rock,”in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest caliber, this year’s cast features an exceptionally talented lineup of Disney stars. Fans will experience a night packed with hit songs from all three franchises brought together in a brand-new production with fresh mashups and fan favorite songs.

Goose is an American rock band celebrated for its genre-defying sound, adventurous live performances, and fiercely loyal fan community. Comprised of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (drums), the band has grown from playing Connecticut basements to headlining some of the most iconic stages in the country. Come see Goose perform in person at John Paul Jones Arena!

Women of the World, an award-winning international vocal ensemble made up of four singers and an instrumentalist/percussionist, performs original and traditional folk music with a contemporary twist, in 37 languages. The blend is unparalleled and reminds us of what music can do when it has no borders.

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing, Romeo and Juliet. With opening night and the wedding day fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy? Check website for times and details.