May 25 Saturday
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the opening of its annual Youth Art Show, running from March 1 - March 30 in the galleries featuring the artwork of hundreds of K-12 grade students from public and private schools from Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. This remarkable exhibition not only provides students the unique opportunity to display their work in a professional art gallery and allows the public to enjoy the multi-media artwork of students in their community. The Art Center works closely with area art teachers who curate their students’ involvement in this eagerly anticipated art show.This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Susan Polly, who annually supports these talented students and their artwork.
Given the large scale of this exhibition, the openings are spread out throughout the weekend.The openings are open to the students, their friends and families, and the public.Openings are FREE and ALL are welcome.Saturday, March 2 from 1 pm - 4 pm - Augusta County Public Schools, Independent Studios, Private SchoolsSunday, March 3 from 1 pm - 4 pm - Staunton Public Schools, Waynesboro Public Schools
Location: Staunton Augusta Art Center, R. R. Smith Center for History & Art, 20 S. New Street, Staunton, VA 24401Admission: FREE and open to the public, all are welcome. Website: https://www.saartcenter.org
The Staunton Augusta Art Center opens the Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase, running April 5 – May 11, featuring the work of the next generation of Staunton artists.
STAUNTON, VA— The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the opening of the Staunton Emerging Artist Showcase, running from April 5 – May 11 in the downtown galleries. This exciting and unique showcase features the multi-media artwork of over a dozen emerging artists, a next generation of local artists at various stages in their artistic careers who redefine the cultural landscape within their community. These artists reflect remarkable backgrounds and cross-cultural roots.
An opening night reception will be held in the galleries on Friday, April 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity ReStore whose staff and volunteers support the creative work of local artists and affordable housing.
Openings are FREE and ALL are welcome.
Location: Staunton Augusta Art Center, R. R. Smith Center for History & Art,
20 S. New Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Admission: FREE and open to the public, all are welcome.
Website: https://www.saartcenter.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Angus Carter and Carolyn Maloney
(director@saartcenter.org/info@saartcenter.org), 540-885-2028
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National Police week will be celebrated in our West Water Street window.
The second annual WATERWORKS new works festival runs May 17 through June 2 at Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville. The three-week festival features 19 new theatrical works from local and global playwrights, 16 directors, and over 50 performers. Other featured works include Locally Sourced, the Charlottesville Playwrights Collective, and Community Deep Dive educational workshops. Start and end times vary; visit livearts.org for tickets and information.
The Music Man (1962) - as part of our Family Fun Series!
Webpage: https://courtsquaretheater.org/event/the-music-manTickets:https://201471.formovietickets.com:2235/YouTube: https://youtu.be/-IhX_iCMYYc?feature=shared
SHOWTIMESFri (5/24) 7:00Sat (5/25) 3:00
Showtimes subject to change, please visit courtsquaretheater.org for latest updates.
TICKETS$11.50 Adults$10.00 Seniors + StudentsMovie Tickets are $9.00 for all on Wednesdays!
When Harold Hill, a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo suspects Harold is a fraud but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop, is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town.
Rating: GRun Time: 2 Hours 31 minutes
...a quintessential slice of Americana, featuring wonderful music, engaging characters, and an uplifting story.- John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
May 26 Sunday
The Staunton Augusta Art Center announces the 3rd Annual Art on the Town Festival, Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend at the Sunspots Pavilion in downtown Staunton.
The Staunton Augusta Art Center proudly announces the 3rd annual return of the Art on the Town at the Sunspots Pavilion in downtown Staunton.Saturday, May 25 from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, May 26 from 10 am – 4 pm.Art on the Town will feature over thirty local and regional multi-media local and regional artists.This festival was founded as a summertime “bookend” with Art in the Park over Labor Day weekend.This event is proudly sponsored by Sunspots Studios Glassblowing, Ciders from Mars, Staunton Clayground, Brigitte Cowan, and Amy Kiger.
This festival is FREE and ALL are welcome.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Angus Carter and Carolyn Maloney(director@saartcenter.org/info@saartcenter.org), 540-885-2028
May 27 Monday
“The Spirit of Summer” is a show by the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society. Their shows always delight and amaze with their creativity and craftsmanship. Do join us for First Friday on May 3. There will be light refreshments and live music by The Countryside Garage Band.
More information can be found on our website: oasisfineartandcraft.org, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oasisfineartandcraft.
Please contact Barbara Camph (tbcamph@aol.com) if you have any questions.
Moving Mediation is a slower paced class, mindful moving and breathing while holding poses longer. You will explore your edge yet still feel a relaxed and renewed experience. This class is geared towards all practitioners looking to build muscle and relax the mind. (Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA. 22980, as a 4-week series on Mondays, April 29 - May 20, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m., $10 drop-in rate or $40 tax deductible 4-week series pass purchased in advance at www.svacart.com, Instructors: Paula Figgatt, RYT, Leslie Chisnell, RN, LMT, RY)
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.