Calendar of Events

  • Daura in France
    Jan 16, 2012 9:00am - May 25, 2012 5:00pm
    January 16–May 25.  This exhibition examines the urban and rural landscapes and people of France that provided artist Pierre Daura a constant source of subject matter. Free.
  • Kwang-Young Chun—Aggregations, New York
    Jan 16, 2012 5:00pm - Mar 2, 2012 5:00pm
    January 16–March 2. Exhibition showcases Korean artist Kwang-Young Chun, who is recognized internationally for sculptural and wall-relief forms.
  • Mirror of a Passing World: Ephemeral Places, Vanishing Spaces
    Jan 20, 2012 5:00pm - Apr 15, 2012 5:00pm
    January 20–April 15. The exhibition addresses the transient and fleeting nature of time and memory.
  • Leigh Ann Beavers: Points on a Line
    Feb 2, 2012 9:00am - Apr 29, 2012 5:00pm
    February 2–April 29. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. An exhibition of works by Washington and Lee University art instructor, Leigh Ann Beavers. Free.
  • William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Feb 23, 2012 2:00pm - Feb 27, 2012 7:30pm
    Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at 7:30 p.m., & Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission: $10 general, $8 Seniors(60+), $5 students. Musical: $13 general, $10 Seniors (60+), $5 students. Visit www.WildcatTheatre.com or call (434) 947-8562 for more information.
  • Lynchburg College Theatre presents “Miss Firecracker Contest”
    Feb 23, 2012 5:00pm - Feb 26, 2012 5:00pm
    By Beth Henley. Directed by Nan Kordos. For information and tickets, visit www.lynchburg.edu/theatre or call (434) 544-8349.
  • Guest Artist Recital: Barbara Lister-Sink
    Feb 23, 2012 7:30pm - Feb 23, 2012 7:30pm
    Renowned musician and pedagogue Barbara Lister-Sink performs a program entitled “Pianists as Painters.” Free.
  • Thornton Reading
    Feb 23, 2012 7:30pm - Feb 23, 2012 7:30pm
    Laurie Lynn Drummond, Spring Thornton Writer-in-Residence at Lynchburg College, will read from her work. Reception and book signing to follow. Free. For more information, call (434) 544-8690.
  • Four Seasons of Photography Contest—Kick-off Workshop
    Feb 25, 2012 10:00am - Feb 25, 2012 12:00pm
    This workshop, led by City of Lynchburg Communications and Marketing Coordinator and owner of LuAnn Hunt Photography, LuAnn Hunt, will demonstrate the ins and outs of OCC’s new photography contest. Free. Visit www.gravegarden.org for more information. Contest entry dates are Jan. 1-Oct. 31.
  • Eighth Annual Downtown Lynchburg Loft Tour
    Feb 25, 2012 10:00am - Feb 25, 2012 4:00pm
    Visit 8-10 furnished loft apartments in downtown Lynchburg. Ticket sales benefit the Free Clinic of Central Virginia. Tickets will be available after February 1 for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Visit www.fccv.net or contact the Free Clinic at (434) 847-5866.
  • Mid-Winter Concert—“Water Music"
    Feb 25, 2012 4:00pm - Feb 26, 2012 7:30pm
    Feb. 25: 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26: 4 p.m. Jefferson Choral Society presents its Mid-Winter Concert featuring classics such as Shenandoah, Wade in the Water, Deep River, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and Ol' Man River. Tickets-$20/Adults, $10/children.
  • Academy of Fine Arts presents The Official Blues Brothers Revue
    Feb 25, 2012 7:30pm - Feb 25, 2012 7:30pm
    Guaranteed to keep hands clapping and feet stomping with full throttle rhythm & blues. Tickets: $27/$24/$15.
  • Gospel Fest
    Feb 26, 2012 5:00pm - Feb 26, 2012 5:00pm
    Sweet Briar College’s annual Gospel Fest features some of the best gospel choirs and singers in the area. For more information, email kmunn@sbc.edu or (434) 381-6113.
  • Randolph College Music Department: Winter Showcase
    Feb 26, 2012 7:30pm - Feb 26, 2012 7:30pm
    Performances by Randolph College choral ensembles, vocalists and instrumentalists. Free.