Community Calendar

The Commercial Rock Ensemble (Matthew Niess, director) presents a high-energy concert celebrating the full spectrum of rock and commercial music. From classic rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B, blues, alternative, progressive rock and contemporary hits, this performance showcases the power and versatility of today’s commercial music styles. Featuring dynamic vocals, driving rhythm section, electric guitars, horns and powerful ensemble playing, this concert brings together iconic songs and fresh arrangements for an exciting night of live music.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of September, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, 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! The exhibition will be open to the public September 1 - 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.

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.

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

What did the Revolution look like in the rear-view mirror for the founding generation? And what did the future hold for the young nation? Author Ryan L. Cole joins us on October 28 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in conversation about his book The Last Adieu, which recounts the summer of 1824, when the aging Marquis de Lafayette returned to America for the first time in forty years. Once a young general in the Revolution, he now found a vastly changed nation—twenty-four states strong, thriving yet divided, and facing new political storms.

Experience this moment of transition through the eyes of Lafayette–and of ordinary Americans–as they witnessed elderly founding fathers, rising politicians, and reformers shaping the nation’s future.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase The Last Adieu and have their copy signed by the author after the program. This event is free and open to the public as part of Highland’s celebration of America’s 250th. Registration is requested at the link on our website.

Imagine 30+ musicians filling the Concert Hall with a wall of brass that is precise, powerful and deeply alive. From the Welsh Valleys town of Ton Pentre, the Cory Band is the most decorated brass band on the planet and delivers the kind of night you won't forget.

Building and supporting our community is what we do at the LIFEworks Project! We invite you to shop our client choice grocery outlet today from 4:30pm-7pm.
The River City Bread Basket is located at 505 N. Winchester Ave. in Waynesboro, Va.
Select what works best for you and your family! Grab a shopping cart and not a box!
All items are available while supplies last! Meat, eggs, dairy and more! All FREE!
Call 540-251-2381 to register
We’ll see you soon! #ThriveThursday
#distributionwithdignity #buildcommunity
#foodjustice #empowerment

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

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.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of September, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, 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! The exhibition will be open to the public September 1 - 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.