Apr 28 Sunday
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
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.
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.
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)
Apr 30 Tuesday
Registration is open for the 59th Annual Shenandoah Valley Prayer Breakfast. Sign up today to host a table, for individual tickets or to donate tickets towards the event. More details to come and we're excited to see what God does with this year's event! Hope to see you in April.You can learn more about our Keynote at www.valleyprayerbreakfast.orgDoors open at 6:30 am with breakfast available at 6:50. Please be seated promptly by 7:15 am. Parking and other logistics will be emailed to participants prior to the event.Find out more at website or email us at valleyprayerbreakfast@gmail.com with questions.
🥕 The Tuesday Market features a cozier selection of vendors selling vegetables, prepared foods, artisan crafts, breakfast and lunch.
🥕 Don’t miss Tuesday-only vendors and discounts!
🥕 The Tuesday Market is open April-November
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of March, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, is presenting an exhibition, Stay on Your Cloud, featuring works by Coco Roshi. In this compelling exhibition, acrylic and mixed media paintings serve as a vibrant homage to the rich tapestry of African American female creative genius, weaving through the realms of logos, iconography, and memes—the modern symbols through which our culture processes and digests the complexities of our world. As we navigate the overwhelming currents of our own lives, these artworks offer a sanctuary, inviting us to find solace and inspiration in the ethereal clouds of another creator's imagination. This body of work stands as a testament to the unbroken chain of innovation and resilience, celebrating the enduring spirit and transformative power of African American women's creativity. The exhibition will be open to the public April 6 – May 24, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 126 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Come join us and meet the artist at the exhibit opening’s Conversation with the Artist on April 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.