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January – February @ Art Works!
Join in a variety of experiences in Manchester this January. We’ll be hosting our popular 4th Friday reception and two figure drawing sessions. And if you can’t make it to one of these events, don’t worry – we’re open every day except Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to come see the new art […]
Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational
Once a year, the Athenaeum features sculpture, and this year’s show brings an extraordinary collection of new and established artists to Old Town. Many of the pieces have been created for especially for Eclipse. Designed to take advantage of the gallery’s interior and exterior spaces, these artworks will delight your eyes and feed your soul.
The ASO presents Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure!
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure!
Gold has just been discovered in California and Rico “Roughrider” Lopez is looking for some brace adventurers to join him on his perilous journey across the United States. Do you have what it takes to cross raging rivers, outwit nasty outlaws, and stare down wild buffalo? Join us on this musical adventure celebrating the great American composers, including Copland, Sousa, Grofé, E. Bernstein and more! This is an adventure of families, with children of all ages, that you don’t want to miss!
Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars
Returning for a third year as a Mason Artist-in-Residence, GRAMMY Award-winning music collective Silkroad Ensemble presents this world premiere showcase of virtuoso percussionists. Through story, rhythm, and melody, experience a rich tapestry of music traditions from around the world, featuring original compositions by Silkroad members and pieces by celebrated composers like Steve Reich and Caroline […]
Silkroad Ensemble: Percussion All-Stars
This GRAMMY Award-winning music collective presents a world premiere showcase of virtuoso percussionists.
Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational
Once a year, the Athenaeum features sculpture, and this year’s show brings an extraordinary collection of new and established artists to Old Town. Many of the pieces have been created for especially for Eclipse. Designed to take advantage of the gallery’s interior and exterior spaces, these artworks will delight your eyes and feed your soul.
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
Enjoy the captivating music of Chopin, Gershwin, and much more!
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
Enjoy the rhythmically captivating music of Bach, Chopin, Gershwin, and Spanish composers Enrique Granados and Manuel de Falla, in Jeffrey Siegel’s next program of Keyboard Conversations®. Siegel is “a pianist with a bravura technique and a big, gorgeous sound…and when the artist himself offers the inside scoop, the musical experience becomes vastly more personal” (Denver […]
Triumph and Controversy: The Career of General Douglas MacArthur
Join Director of the MacArthur Memorial, Amanda Williams, for an examination of his career – the good, the bad, the facts, and the fiction.
MJ
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Richmond in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the […]
Flute Frenzy’s ‘Overture’ Flute Class
Overture is Flute Frenzy’s weekly tuition-free class for beginning flutists in 5th or 6th grade in their first year playing flute. Taught by Flute Frenzy’s Artistic Director, Sean Arawjo, the class instruction will focus on the basics of tone production and flute technique, such as breathing, tonguing, and hand position. Students are eligible for this […]
We The People: African American Soldiers in World War II
Generations of Americans have used military service to expand notions of citizenship and advance civil rights. As a result, military service has become a tool to broaden the concept of “the people” and what it means to be an American. African Americans have served their country since the Revolutionary War, many serving in segregated units […]
Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational
Once a year, the Athenaeum features sculpture, and this year’s show brings an extraordinary collection of new and established artists to Old Town. Many of the pieces have been created for especially for Eclipse. Designed to take advantage of the gallery’s interior and exterior spaces, these artworks will delight your eyes and feed your soul.
Come From Away
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared […]
Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational
Once a year, the Athenaeum features sculpture, and this year’s show brings an extraordinary collection of new and established artists to Old Town. Many of the pieces have been created for especially for Eclipse. Designed to take advantage of the gallery’s interior and exterior spaces, these artworks will delight your eyes and feed your soul.
Jaha Koo
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, this play focuses on how the inescapable past tragically affects our lives today.
Give Kids A Smile 2025
Mark your calendars for February 1, 2025! It’s our fourth annual Give Kids A Smile Day, a special event where kids can get FREE dental care, including cleanings, exams, sealants, and fluoride treatments. This day is all about helping children who need a little extra love for their smiles. Many kids miss out on regular […]
Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational
Once a year, the Athenaeum features sculpture, and this year’s show brings an extraordinary collection of new and established artists to Old Town. Many of the pieces have been created for especially for Eclipse. Designed to take advantage of the gallery’s interior and exterior spaces, these artworks will delight your eyes and feed your soul.
Carlyle House Family Fun Day – Garden Gathering
Come join your friends on the Carlyle House Magnolia Terrace for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from April-November! From 12-3, you can sit in on story time that starts at the top of the hour and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. […]
Carlyle House Family Fun Day – Best Friends Bash
Come join your friends on the Carlyle House Magnolia Terrace for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from April-November! From 12-3, you can sit in on story time that starts at the top of the hour and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. […]
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