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Didier William's "Recovery to Reconnaissance: Haiti to Miami," 2024, a painted and carved panel depicting three figures crossing waist-deep water, a pile of skulls beneath their feet, as lighting strikes them and the water.

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Step into a place where shared experiences shape our community. Featuring unforgettable performances, exhibitions, and experiences and a selection of guest events, we invite you to connect, discover, and be inspired together.

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Performances

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    The graphic for Cirque Mechanic's "Tilt: A Circus Thrill Ride," showing the silhouette of a theme park against a yellow background. The word "Tilt!" is shown in red marquee lettering above the Cirque Mechanics logo
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    TUES., FEB. 10-WED., FEB. 11, 7:30 PM: Prepare to journey to the backlot of an inventive theme park as Cirque Mechanics returns with its newest adventure.

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    Foto: Emilia Therese
    Danish Radio Big Band , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7:30 PM: Danish Radio Big Band brings powerhouse sound alongside three-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.

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    Velma Kelly leads a group of dancers during a performance of "Chicago."
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    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 PM: "Chicago" is the musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.

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Exhibitions

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    Abigail Lucien's "If I Should Stay," 2023, a cast iron figure of the back of a bird with its wings outstretched atop a bouquet of flowers, courtesy of the artist.
    Abigail Lucien: Molt , article

    THURS., JAN. 29-SAT., APRIL 18: Abigail Lucien’s solo exhibition, "Molt," brings together existing and newly commissioned works by the artist that speak to myth, permeance, and belonging through materiality.

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    Didier William's "Recovery to Reconnaissance: Haiti to Miami," 2024, a painted and carved panel depicting three figures crossing waist-deep water, a pile of skulls beneath their feet, as lighting strikes them and the water.
    Living in Brilliant Suspension: Didier William , article

    THURS., JAN. 29-SAT., APRIL 18: Didier William’s solo exhibition showcases carved and painted panels examining the relationship between body, land, and diasporic identity.

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    A hand touches a rock object in front of a projected screen as part of "Carving Out Creativity," one of three projects on view as part of this year's ICAT exhibition, "Open (at the) Source."
    ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" , article

    MONDAY, MAY 4-FRIDAY, MAY 15: ICAT: "Open (at the) Source" presents pioneering approaches to public exhibits that use technology to deliver immersive and interactive experiences.

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https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/ticket-information.html

School of Performing Arts

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Students

https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/virginia-tech-students.html

K-12

https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/k12-programs.html

Faculty

https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/faculty.html