Community Calendar

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of April, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is exhibiting the artwork of Joan Graybeal Menad of New Hope, VA. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, Menard moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 2012. She has created art her entire life and enjoys combining multiple media in her work. In response to an often chaotic world, Joan creates her own fantasy figures. Her calm-faced ladies emerged during Covid, when she missed seeing people’s happy expressions. She hopes they bring a sense of peace and joy to viewers. “Life Is a Stage: Welcome to Joan of Art’s World” features her beloved ceramic figures alongside new mixed-media assemblages. Step into Joan’s imaginative world and stay awhile. The public is invited to the opening reception on April 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. where you can meet and talk to the artist. The exhibition will be open to the public April 4 – May 30, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

In the SVAC Member’s Gallery the theme is “Green.” The members will present their unique interpretations of the theme in each work of art which is 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 opening will be April 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public April 4 – May 30, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 126 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Safe space, great tunes, and jamming together at QCMS this May—don’t miss out!

Join us for the Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS for soulful tunes and good vibes in June!

This is a community event where ladies gather to share songs, strum, sing, or shake along, and enjoy a relaxed jam session. Whether you want to sing, play, or just listen, it’s all about fun and community.

We welcome gracious and supportive musicians of all genders to participate in this song circle jam, so please help us spread the word by inviting your friends!!

Our Community Music Gatherings are hosted by volunteer staff, family, and friends. Donations are graciously accepted, suggested at a sliding scale of $10-20, and go straight back to our mission of #makingmusicmakers.

Learn more and check out more events at Queen City Music Studios here.

FREE ADMISSION!
Cooter's Garage Band performs live every Saturday! 1pm-3pm

Hey bluegrass jammers come join the Waynesboro Music Bluegrass Jam at Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Saturday, June 27 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Jam sessions will be held in the 416 West Main St. Gallery which will give expanded space allowing for break-off jams, if merited. We will stick with the format of passing tunes in a circle and passing the hat to support the musicians, which is, of course, optional. The art center is also a terrific gallery space so check out the exhibits. There will be seating or standing room for participants. Come pick, listen, or hang out with a friend! All are welcome! (Every 4th Saturday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, Free!)

Saturday June 27

5pm concert
Followed by optional four course dinner
“The Women of Chicago's Black Renaissance”

Negro Dance Op. 25, No. 1 - Nora Holt (1883-1974)

Four Seasonal Sketches - Betty Jackson King (1928-1994)
Spring Intermezzo
Summer Interlude
Autumn Dance
Winter Holiday

Fantasie nègre No. 2 - Florence Price (1887-1952)
Fantasie nègre No. 1

intermission

Variations on a Theme by MacDowell - Irene Britton Smith (1907-1999)

Spiritual Suite - Margaret Bonds (1913-1972)

This is the inaugural concert of the Cadenza Series, which features today’s great piano virtuosos and continues with piano recitals October 31st 2026 (Jeannette Fang), and April 3, 2027 (Ieva Jokubaviciute)

See pricing, ticket options and dinner menu here.

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!

Join us for a special evening of music in support of the Arcadia Project’s renovation project at Trinity Church in downtown Staunton. On Sat, 6/27, acclaimed folk duo, The Honey Dewdrops will take the stage for an intimate benefit concert, bringing their signature blend of soulful harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Proceeds from the event will help transform this historic space into a vibrant, flexible venue for creativity, performance, and community connection. Come be part of a meaningful night that celebrates both music and the future of a shared cultural space.

Virginia natives, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish of The Honey Dewdrops began touring in 2009 and have highlighted the power and intimacy of two voices and two instruments in both live performances and recordings. Laura and Kagey constantly push the boundaries of their experimental folk sound—blending electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin and clawhammer banjo—while weaving in tight vocal harmonies.

No Depression says of their music “The Honey Dewdrops have a way of filling their songs with humanity, using their beautiful playing and harmonies to emphasize what connects us all.”

This introductory playwriting course invites adult learners to explore the fundamentals of writing for the stage in a supportive, creative environment. Participants will examine various dramatic structures, engage with key narrative conventions, and experiment with techniques that bring stories to the stage through dialogue, character, and action. Through guided exercises, discussions, and writing prompts, participants will develop original pieces of dramatic art while gaining a deeper understanding of how plays are often built to function as meaning machines. This class offers a mix of practical application and theoretical discussion.

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