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November

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    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Elevate your art experience during free monthly noontime tours with Curator Brian Holcombe, who provides insight and context, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the gallery processes, and answers your questions.

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    "Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Curated by David Ayala-Alfonso for Independent Curators International, this traveling exhibition reflects on the birth of modern collections, the art institutions that sustain them, and more.

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    School-Day Performance | Cirque Kalabanté , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 10 AM: Daredevil acrobatics, human pyramids, and lively dancing is driven by Afro-jazz, kora, and thunderous djembe drums, showcasing the strength, agility, and energy of the young African diaspora.

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    Cirque Kalabanté  , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM: Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this spirited cirque performance highlights the creativity, movement, and music of African culture and will delight the entire family.

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    Itraab Arabic Music Ensemble Concert , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:30 PM: Experience music from throughout the Arab world in this culminating fall concert by a beloved ensemble that bridges Virginia Tech and the broader community.

December

  • Article Item
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Elevate your art experience during free monthly noontime tours with Curator Brian Holcombe, who provides insight and context, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the gallery processes, and answers your questions.

  • Article Item
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    "Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Curated by David Ayala-Alfonso for Independent Curators International, this traveling exhibition reflects on the birth of modern collections, the art institutions that sustain them, and more.

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    Roanoke Symphony Orchestra , article

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 4 PM: The magic of the season comes alive during this can’t-miss holiday tradition, featuring traditional carols, timeless classics, and contemporary holiday favorites.

January

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    Jaha Koo , article

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 31-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7:30 PM: Europe-based South Korean theatre maker Jaha Koo uses video to closely interweave politics, history, and his own personal stories. Part of Koo’s "Hamartia Trilogy," "Cuckoo" focuses on how the inescapable past tragically affects our lives today.

February

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    Jaha Koo , article

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 31-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7:30 PM: Europe-based South Korean theatre maker Jaha Koo uses video to closely interweave politics, history, and his own personal stories. Part of Koo’s "Hamartia Trilogy," "Cuckoo" focuses on how the inescapable past tragically affects our lives today.

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    "Beowulf: The Epic in Performance" , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7:30 PM: Vocalist, harpist, and medievalist Benjamin Bagby delivers a gripping solo spoken performance of the famed poem Beowulf. Experience this epic tale in the most epic way — reverberating through the chapel of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.

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    School-Day Performance | Lakecia Benjamin , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10 AM: Charismatic saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is a fearless musician with deep jazz roots. Benjamin went from playing a recorder in grade school to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz musicians on the music scene.

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    Lakecia Benjamin , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:30 PM: Fresh off three Grammy nominations for her 2023 album, "Phoenix," charismatic saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is a fearless musician with deep jazz roots.

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    Czech National Symphony Orchestra  , article

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:30 PM: Recognized as one of Europe’s first-rank symphonic ensembles and renowned for its versatility, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra makes a triumphant return to the Moss stage under the baton of music director Steven Mercurio.

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    Native Comedy Jam , article

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7 & 9 PM: Native Comedy Jam brings together three veteran comedians at the heart of today’s Native comedy resurgence. Join us for an evening of legendary laughter with Jim Ruel, Marc Yaffee, and Ernest Tsosie.

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    Kodo , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7:30 PM: Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo enthralls audiences with its athleticism and energy.

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    School-Day Performance | Kodo , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28: Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo enthralls audiences with its athleticism and energy.

March

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    School-Day Performance | The Dante Quartet , article

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 10 AM: One of the U.K.’s premier string ensembles, the Dante Quartet is known for its imaginative programming and impassioned performances.

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    The Dante Quartet , article

    THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30 PM: For its Moss debut, premier string ensemble the Dante Quartet is joined by Virginia Tech faculty member Brian Thorsett in the world premiere of a new work created by British composer Ian Venables.

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    The Book of Mormon , article

    TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 PM: "Entertainment Weekly" says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of "The Tonight Show" calls it “Genius. Brilliant.  Phenomenal.” It’s "The Book of Mormon," the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. 

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    A.I.M by Kyle Abraham , article

    SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 7:30 PM: One of the world’s most visionary contemporary dance companies returns to the Moss. Led by the acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham draws inspiration from a multitude of sources and movement styles.

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    "An Evening with Charles Yu" , article

    TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 7:30 PM: Charles Yu is the author of the genre-bending "Interior Chinatown," a National Book Award winner that explores the confining stereotypes of Asian Americans in Hollywood and American culture, as well as a television screenwriter (HBO's "Westworld").

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    Circa , article

    FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 PM: With a bold and sophisticated approach to cirque, Australian-based Circa is joined live by the Debussy String Quartet for "Opus," a red-hot fusion of acrobatics and lyrical movement set to three Shostakovich quartets.

April

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    Les Arts Florissants , article

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 7:30 PM: Internationally renowned early music ensemble Les Arts Florissants takes the stage with one of today’s most sought-after young early music stars, violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, to perform Vivaldi’s masterpiece, "Four Seasons."

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    george emilio sanchez , article

    THURSDAY, APRIL 24-FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM: Writer, performance artist, and social justice advocate george emilio sanchez confronts the ways the courts have historically diminished the tribal sovereignty of Native nations, juxtaposing this against his experiences navigating generational trauma and Indigenous identity.

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    School-Day Performance | "Little Women" , article

    FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 10 AM: The School of Performing Arts presents a school-day performance of "Little Women" by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

May

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    Chucho Valdés and Irakere 50 , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 7:30 PM: World-famous pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés leads a tribute to 50 years of Irakere, his band that revolutionized Afro-Latin jazz with its bold fusion of Afro-Cuban ritual music, Cuban popular music, jazz, rock, and a splash of classical music.

November

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    Cirque Kalabanté  , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM: Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this spirited cirque performance highlights the creativity, movement, and music of African culture and will delight the entire family.

December

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    Roanoke Symphony Orchestra , article

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 4 PM: The magic of the season comes alive during this can’t-miss holiday tradition, featuring traditional carols, timeless classics, and contemporary holiday favorites.

January

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    Jaha Koo , article

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 31-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7:30 PM: Europe-based South Korean theatre maker Jaha Koo uses video to closely interweave politics, history, and his own personal stories. Part of Koo’s "Hamartia Trilogy," "Cuckoo" focuses on how the inescapable past tragically affects our lives today.

February

  • Article Item
    Jaha Koo , article

    FRIDAY, JANUARY 31-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7:30 PM: Europe-based South Korean theatre maker Jaha Koo uses video to closely interweave politics, history, and his own personal stories. Part of Koo’s "Hamartia Trilogy," "Cuckoo" focuses on how the inescapable past tragically affects our lives today.

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    "Beowulf: The Epic in Performance" , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7:30 PM: Vocalist, harpist, and medievalist Benjamin Bagby delivers a gripping solo spoken performance of the famed poem Beowulf. Experience this epic tale in the most epic way — reverberating through the chapel of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.

  • Article Item
    Lakecia Benjamin , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:30 PM: Fresh off three Grammy nominations for her 2023 album, "Phoenix," charismatic saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is a fearless musician with deep jazz roots.

  • Article Item
    Czech National Symphony Orchestra  , article

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:30 PM: Recognized as one of Europe’s first-rank symphonic ensembles and renowned for its versatility, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra makes a triumphant return to the Moss stage under the baton of music director Steven Mercurio.

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    Native Comedy Jam , article

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7 & 9 PM: Native Comedy Jam brings together three veteran comedians at the heart of today’s Native comedy resurgence. Join us for an evening of legendary laughter with Jim Ruel, Marc Yaffee, and Ernest Tsosie.

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    Kodo , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7:30 PM: Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo enthralls audiences with its athleticism and energy.

March

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    The Dante Quartet , article

    THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30 PM: For its Moss debut, premier string ensemble the Dante Quartet is joined by Virginia Tech faculty member Brian Thorsett in the world premiere of a new work created by British composer Ian Venables.

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    The Book of Mormon , article

    TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 PM: "Entertainment Weekly" says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of "The Tonight Show" calls it “Genius. Brilliant.  Phenomenal.” It’s "The Book of Mormon," the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. 

  • Article Item
    A.I.M by Kyle Abraham , article

    SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 7:30 PM: One of the world’s most visionary contemporary dance companies returns to the Moss. Led by the acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham draws inspiration from a multitude of sources and movement styles.

  • Article Item
    "An Evening with Charles Yu" , article

    TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 7:30 PM: Charles Yu is the author of the genre-bending "Interior Chinatown," a National Book Award winner that explores the confining stereotypes of Asian Americans in Hollywood and American culture, as well as a television screenwriter (HBO's "Westworld").

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    Circa , article

    FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 PM: With a bold and sophisticated approach to cirque, Australian-based Circa is joined live by the Debussy String Quartet for "Opus," a red-hot fusion of acrobatics and lyrical movement set to three Shostakovich quartets.

April

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    Les Arts Florissants , article

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 7:30 PM: Internationally renowned early music ensemble Les Arts Florissants takes the stage with one of today’s most sought-after young early music stars, violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, to perform Vivaldi’s masterpiece, "Four Seasons."

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    george emilio sanchez , article

    THURSDAY, APRIL 24-FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 7:30 PM: Writer, performance artist, and social justice advocate george emilio sanchez confronts the ways the courts have historically diminished the tribal sovereignty of Native nations, juxtaposing this against his experiences navigating generational trauma and Indigenous identity.

May

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    Chucho Valdés and Irakere 50 , article

    SATURDAY, MAY 10, 7:30 PM: World-famous pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés leads a tribute to 50 years of Irakere, his band that revolutionized Afro-Latin jazz with its bold fusion of Afro-Cuban ritual music, Cuban popular music, jazz, rock, and a splash of classical music.

November

  • Article Item
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Elevate your art experience during free monthly noontime tours with Curator Brian Holcombe, who provides insight and context, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the gallery processes, and answers your questions.

  • Article Item
    School-Day Performance | Cirque Kalabanté , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 10 AM: Daredevil acrobatics, human pyramids, and lively dancing is driven by Afro-jazz, kora, and thunderous djembe drums, showcasing the strength, agility, and energy of the young African diaspora.

  • Article Item
    Itraab Arabic Music Ensemble Concert , article

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:30 PM: Experience music from throughout the Arab world in this culminating fall concert by a beloved ensemble that bridges Virginia Tech and the broader community.

February

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    School-Day Performance | Lakecia Benjamin , article

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10 AM: Charismatic saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin is a fearless musician with deep jazz roots. Benjamin went from playing a recorder in grade school to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz musicians on the music scene.

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    School-Day Performance | Kodo , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28: Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum, Kodo enthralls audiences with its athleticism and energy.

March

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November

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

  • Article Item
    "Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Curated by David Ayala-Alfonso for Independent Curators International, this traveling exhibition reflects on the birth of modern collections, the art institutions that sustain them, and more.

December

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    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

  • Article Item
    "Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Curated by David Ayala-Alfonso for Independent Curators International, this traveling exhibition reflects on the birth of modern collections, the art institutions that sustain them, and more.