Apr 27 Saturday
An undisputed master of more than a dozen different traditional instruments, including the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer, McCutcheon has been hailed by critics and audiences around the globe. His recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including several Grammy nominations.
But it is in live performance that McCutcheon feels most at home. It is what has brought his music into the lives and homes of one of the broadest audiences any folk musician has ever enjoyed. People of every generation and background seem to feel at home in a concert hall when McCutcheon takes the stage, with what critics describe as "little feats of magic," "breathtaking in their ease and grace...," and "like a conversation with an illuminating old friend."
Whether in print, on record, or on stage, few people compete with the versatility, charm, wit and pure talent of John McCutcheon.
Apr 28 Sunday
Learn the basics of stand up! Registration is open now online and throughout April for X2 Comedy Classes at Explore Museum where the BIG kids can play too! Just a few slots left…
Classes begin May 1st and meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm with Showcase on June 1.
Learn the basics of stand up and joke writing in these interactive fun workshops! You'll develop a 5-minute set in this 4-week course and perform it in the student graduation showcase. Tune into your unique funny bone to find your authentic comedic voice. Learn skills to be funnier at social gatherings, storytelling, speaking engagements, writing and more. If you like comedy or just want to be funnier then this is the class for you.
To get more information and registrar visit the Classes Tab at www.x2comedy.com. Questions call Dawn 540-560-3356 or email hello@x2comedy.com.
Ten Thousand Villages of Harrisonburg hosts a special Fair Trade Rug Event April 24-28, featuring over 300 hand-knotted rugs, from intricate florals to hand-spun wool natural dye tribals, from 2’x3’s to 10’x14’s.
Ten Thousand Villages partners with Bunyaad, a fair trade rug company that works with over 850 families throughout 100 villages in Pakistan. Working with artisans in their homes, increasing employment opportunities for women and paying a living wage, Bunyaad is making lifetime changes in so many families across Pakistan. "These rugs are much more than just amazing pieces of art for your floors. They represent lives changed through fair trade. Every Bunyaad rug artisan earns a living wage,” said Yousaf Chaman, Bunyaad Director “We know that with every rug we sell, we are empowering women, fueling artisan's creativity and preserving their cultural heritage.”
And by paying artisans a living wage, quality rugs are produced.
"It's quite simple. When artisans know they are paid for every knot they tie, they can take their time, pay attention to the fine details of these intricate rugs and use high-quality materials, all leading to producing a rug that will last for generations and generations," said Chaman.
"We know our community wants to make a positive mark in this world by purchasing their carpets where it makes a true difference for the families crafting them," said Kara Miller, Ten Thousand Villages store manager. "It's a win-win situation. Artisans in Pakistan earn a living wage and North American consumers get an excellent quality rug with an excellent mission behind it. Home decorating was never more beautiful!"
For more information about these rugs or the upcoming rug event, go to www.bunyaad.com.
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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Celebrate the Easter season with one of German composer Michael Praetorius's great choral and instrumental masterpieces performed on period instruments.
Program director & cellist Jeremy Ward leads a consort of instruments and voices, including soprano Sheila Dietrich, countertenor Nathan Medley, tenor Ben Geier, bass Ian Pomerantz, trombonist Paul Von Hoff, and Christa Patton (harp and wind instruments).
Also performing are violinist Fiona Hughes, tenor Joel Kumro, organist Joel VanderZee, and Matvey Lapin, violin and viola.
Preconcert talk by Susan Treacy, professor of music emerita, 30 minutes before each performance.
Students free.
With the theme of A Road Home - enjoy a beautiful medley of choral songs all with the sense of leading you home.
Apr 29 Monday
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of April, in the 416 W. Main Street Gallery, will be presenting an exhibit by Marsha Heatwole, a native of Waynesboro. Heatwole has had the good fortune to continue her 40 years and ongoing career in artmaking. Her work has won numerous awards and is proudly displayed locally and internationally. Her studio is tucked next to a spring in an idyllic mountain hollow near Lexington Virginia. Art making is a healing therapy. A way- “Of knowing that we are tied to the land—the trees and animals and soil and water—and to one another, and that we have a responsibility to care for these connections and resources, ensuring the sustainability of these ecosystems for future generations and to honor those who came before. Of treading lightly, taking only what gifts we need, and giving back. Of showing humility toward and tolerance for all we are connected to in this circle of life.” All the paintings are her perceptions about nature and our world. Marsha strives to tell a story of what beauty we have and what we are in danger of losing. The Ambassadors of Gaia are a group of animal portraits portraying that the whole Earth is a living organism, alive with communication, pathos, and cooperation. The exhibition will be open April 1 – April 27, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 416 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Va.
Need to relieve some stress? Tess Yergin invites you to come join the fun in her painting class, Introduction to Meditative Dot Painting. The class is open to ages 16 and up, requiring no previous art experience. While the focus is on freestyle, you will explore the whimsical world of dots as a daily meditative practice as well as sharing tips and secrets for creating your own colorful pieces! There are two dates left to accommodate busy schedules. You are welcome to register for as many as you’d like. (Jan 13- 1:00-4:00pm, Jan 15- 6:00-9:00pm, $95, SVAC Studio at 416 W. Main Street) To register: svartcenter@gmail.com.