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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.
Performances
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Blacksburg Master Chorale , articleSUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 4 PM: The Blacksburg Master Chorale is joined by an orchestra and soloists to present an iconic work of the holiday season, Handel's "Messiah."
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , articleTHURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 7:30 PM: At the forefront of music-making, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is known for its excellence and versatility.
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Julia Bullock, soprano; Seth Parker Woods, cello; Conor Hanick, piano , articleWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 7:30 PM: Powerhouses Julia Bullock, Seth Parker Woods, and Conor Hanick unite to showcase composers of lyricism and storytelling.
Exhibitions
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"Young Artists: dreamscapes" , articleTHURS., DEC. 4-SAT., DEC. 20: Craig County High School student artists explore identity and self-expression in "Young Artists: dreamscapes."
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Abigail Lucien: Molt , articleTHURS., 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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Living in Brilliant Suspension: Didier William , articleTHURS., JAN. 29-SAT., APRIL 18: Didier William’s solo exhibition showcases carved and painted panels examining the relationship between body, land, and diasporic identity.
Experiences
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"Beyond the Frame" , articleSECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.
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Artist Panel | Abigail Lucien, Didier William, and Jerry Philogene , articleTHURS., JAN. 29, 3-4 PM: Spring 2026 exhibiting artists Abigail Lucien and Didier William, as well as "Living in Brilliant Suspension" curator Jerry Philogene, join a free discussion in the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre.
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Opening Reception | Spring 2026 Exhibitions , article
THURS., JAN. 29, 4-6 PM: Catch a free opening reception for the spring 2026 exhibitions, featuring solo shows by artists Abigail Lucien and Didier William.
