Media Room
The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech communications team is available to assist with media inquiries, including arranging facility tours, coordinating interviews, and providing high-resolution photography of our facility, as well as our performers and exhibitions.
Reporters are welcome to attend our events, but will need to request a ticket at least 48 hours in advance. Media tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please direct any media-related inquiries to:
Susan Bland
Associate Director of Communication
540-231-1986
subland@vt.edu
News
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A new spin on ADHD treatment , articleResearchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.
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Legendary Danish Radio Big Band launches limited U.S. tour in Blacksburg , articleLed by one of today’s most sought-after young jazz composers and conductors, Miho Hazama, the band performs with special guest jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant at the Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m.
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1980s-inspired, high-flying cirque amusement park adventure to come to the Center for the Arts , articleCirque Mechanics will return to Blacksburg with its newest adventure, bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm. The center presents two performances of “Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
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‘From Ordinary Things’ is a rare musical collaboration celebrating virtuosity through the 21st century , articleSoprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick perform an evening of music that speaks across generations, featuring works by Ravel, Nina Simone, and a Center for the Arts co-commissioned composition by Tania León.
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Spring exhibitions trace memory and metamorphosis shaped by Haitian heritage , articleThe Center for the Arts presents Abigail Lucien: “Molt” and “Living in Brilliant Suspension”: Didier William. The two solo shows open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-6 p.m.
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Savannah Penven creates a space for young artists to thrive , articlePenven M.A. '24 brings her creative journey full circle, helping the next generation step into the spotlight.
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Class of 2025: Bryanna Batts turns an interdisciplinary education into a global stage , articleBatts’ interdisciplinary path in theatre, public relations, and sales highlights how experiential learning fuels personal and professional growth.
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Ring in the season with a grand performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ , articleExperience the power, beauty, and grandeur of this beloved oratorio, featuring the sound of more than 100 singers, at the Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m.
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Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , articleOn Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
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High school artists shine in Center for the Arts exhibition , articleFeaturing work from 39 students from Craig County High School, “Young Artists: dreamscapes” debuts with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Dec. 20.
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360 ALLSTARS spins street culture into spectacle , articleWith BMX tricks, basketball stunts, breakdancing, acrobatics, and live beats, this action-packed, all-ages show comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Nov. 9.
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Tiny worlds tell a monumental story of World War I , articleRotterdam’s Hotel Modern brings "The Great War" to life through miniature sets and live film with two performances Nov. 6 and 7 at the Center for the Arts.