In a first-time collaboration between Venture Stage Company and DMR Adventures, Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical storms to the stage. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, the production brings together professional performers and student actors to create the magical kingdom of Arendelle. The musical follows Princess Elsa, whose magical powers are exposed when […]
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Patty Griffin traffics in the personal and introspective, inviting audiences to shed outdated narratives and embrace living in the moment with a soulful blend of folk, Americana, and blues. Griffin shares intimate moments and universal emotions, while her stellar storytelling, evocative voice, and ability to produce rich and resonant melodies has kept […]
Exploring the cross-cultural influence of one film industry on another, French and American Cinema: Origins & Echoes Series celebrates the enduring relationship between the two nations through artistic expression. Presented in partnership with the Alliance Française de Charlottesville, the program brings together a landmark work of French filmmaking with an American contemporary counterpart, tracing lines […]
The program that launched the International Indie short Film Festival returns as the Indie short Film Series showcases a selection of brief cinematic works. Featuring seven to nine short films and a panel discussion with visiting filmmakers, the goal of the series remains unchanged: to provide a platform for independent auteurs to share their art […]
Virginia Sunflower Fest offers a golden opportunity to celebrate summer. Spend a day surrounded by vibrant blooms as you wander the fields in search of your own perfect bouquet. From picking flowers to snapping pics, the festival provides opportunities for exploration and reflection, with beautiful views and refreshing fare. Saturdays feature a hands-on program with […]
Summer favorite Shakespeare at the Ruins returns as Four County Players presents Much Ado About Nothing. Central Virginia’s longest-running community theater stages one of the Bard’s best comedies, where two pairs of lovers endure contrasting experiences. Friends conspire to unite the skeptical Beatrice and Benedick as others plot to part the devoted Hero and Claudio. […]
Greenville, South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Angela Easterling performs original songs and classic folk, roots, and country tunes in A Songwriter’s Journey Through American Music. Originally developed for the Smithsonian Institution, the program includes Easterling sharing thoughts on the craft of songwriting and talking about the stories behind her songs, while weaving in anecdotes about the history […]
Touring off the back of the highly anticipated 2025 release Arcadia, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas carry a well-earned legacy. Krauss’ transcendent voice has long been a fixture in the bluegrass and roots scene, and the Arcadia Tour sees her powerhouse vocals paired with celebrated tenor Russell Moore, a six-time International Bluegrass […]
Keep the Independence Day vibes going as the Cville Band presents America’s 250th Birthday Celebration. The community band offers up an exultant and family-friendly concert of standards and favorites, including Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, narrated by actor and vocalist Doug Schneider. The U.S. Army Brass Quintet will perform with the band, and The Cville Singers […]
Hailing from Virginia Beach, Jason Cale Band peddles a distinctive brand of musical mashup dubbed swampfunk. Blending Southern rock, blues, funk, soul, Americana, and New Orleans-inspired grooves into a rich sonic gumbo, the band pays homage to the soulful sounds of the late ’60s and early ’70s. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Cale infuses tunes with […]
In a timely tale exploring high school, belonging, and artificial intelligence, Broadway hit Be More Chill brings to the stage plenty to ponder. Based on the novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, the play follows outcast teenager Jeremy Heere, who trades mediocrity for popularity after ingesting a supercomputer. Young love, identity construction, and […]