
Harrisonburg readies for First Fridays
The Arts Council of the Valley announces the June 1 First Fridays Downtown schedule. The free celebration is held in Harrisonburg on the first Friday of the month from April through December

The Arts Council of the Valley announces the June 1 First Fridays Downtown schedule. The free celebration is held in Harrisonburg on the first Friday of the month from April through December

“Three Viewings” by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will be presented by Valley Playhouse on March 8-11 and March 15-18 at the Court Square Theater. Regular performances begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12/ or $10 per person for seniors and for a group of 10, and can be purchased at…

The Arts Council of the Valley presents Gather: A Textile Event, an exhibition of new works by J.M.U.’s Beginning and Intermediate Fiber Arts students. A public reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday, February 3 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view in the Smith House Darrin-McHone…

The Arts Council of the Valley presents Veiled: Recent Work by Lisa Tubach, a series of vibrant, paintings and drawings by Lisa Tubach. The show opens on Friday, Sept. 2, with a public reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Smith House, 311 South Main Street. The exhibit will remain on view until Sept. 30. Tubach’s…

The Valley Conservation Council announced the winners of its 2011 Better Models for Development Awards at a ceremony held on May 25 at Court Square Theater in Downtown Harrisonburg. This year’s 12 winners demonstrate a variety of approaches to building and development that enhance the character of Shenandoah Valley communities while minimizing impacts on resources….

The Arts Council of the Valley announces Art House 101, a new film festival celebrating the visual and performing arts. The event will take place Jan. 20-22, 2011 at Court Square Theater, 61 Graham St. The three featured films are “Helvetica,” “Note By Note” and “Breath Made Visible,” to be shown at 7 p.m. and…

The Arts Council of the Valley is pleased to announce the fall 2009 Museum and Gallery Walk, a biannual event that brings downtown Harrisonburg to life with art, music, dance, and more! This event begins the First Fridays Downtown season in April and concludes the season in October. The event will be from 5 to…

Ringing in a handbell choir requires teamwork and commitment over a long period of time to prepare for performances. In essence, it’s a fellowship of ringing. How appropriate, then, that this activity which requires the determination and dedication of a fellowship of ringers would finally play music from the movie which epitomizes this noble concept:…

– Event: Film screening to benefit autism group, posted Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – Governor’s Race: McAuliffe gets union endorsement, posted Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – Local News: DCCU selects Blue Ridge Area Food Bank a corporate charity, posted Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – Capitol Hill: Warner joins in effort to get FTC to investigate scam warranty robocalls,…

Court Square Theater in downtown Harrisonburg presents ComedyFest!, two nights of music, comedy, and improv featuring Glick & Phillips, Nickels & Weiner, and Mental Flossing on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $20, and will be $3 more at the door. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit Court Square Theater.
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